Qatar Tribune 3m

Prime minister participates in GCC foreign ministers' coordination meeting

NEW YORK: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in a coordination meeting of the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations Genera»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3m

Prime minister participates in ministerial dinner organised by Qatar with International Peace Institute

NEW YORK: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in a high-level ministerial dinner organised by the State of Qatar in cooperation with the International Peace Institute, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United N»»»

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France24 7m

Third-country removals: Trump’s deportation policy by the numbers

Since January 2025, the Trump administration has deported more than 25,000 people to so-called “third countries” – places that are not their countries of origin. Working with a team of 26 international media outlets, Forbidden Stories and FRANCE 24 have used information gathered by NGOs and op»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 10m

Hungarian intelligence services face sweeping overhaul

Hungary’s change of government is increasingly being felt inside the country’s national security apparatus. After the replacement of four intelligence chiefs in June, a new report suggests that the overhaul of the Hungarian intelligence services is reaching deeper into the organisations, including »»»

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The Peninsula 12m

'For my family': India boxer beats hardship, injury to go for Games gold

Nagoya, Japan: Sumit Kundu had to quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a career-threatening injury on his return to the sport -- but the Indian could cap a remarkable comeback at the Asian Games. "I will win a medal for my family," the light middleweight told AFP after scoring a una»»»

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RT 19m

Ukraine made ‘huge mistake’ by rejecting 2022 Russia peace deal, Slovakia’s Fico says

Ukraine made a “huge mistake” by caving in to its Western backers and walking away from a potential peace deal with Russia in 2022, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said. He also argued that years of Western military backing have failed to defeat Russia and are now raising the risk of a direct»»»

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Gulf News 28m

Saudi Arabia’s new budget airline starts flights from Dammam

New carrier starts daily services to Riyadh, Jeddah and Medinah from Dammam Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s new national budget carrier, led by an Air Arabia consortium, has started operations from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, opening with domestic flights to Riyadh, Jeddah and Medinah. Sign up»»»

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France24 31m

Putin party retains majority in first vote since 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a large majority in parliamentary elections, according to preliminary results published by state media Monday, in a vote held amid Ukrainian drone strikes, cyberattacks and a crackdown on anti-war opposition. The election was the first sinc»»»

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Gulf News 34m

Dior opens 7,200 sqm Dubai South hub for Middle East distribution and UAE e-commerce

New 7,200 sqm hub will support faster boutique restocking and UAE e-commerce Dubai: Dior has opened a new Middle East distribution centre in Dubai South, bringing inventory closer to regional markets in a move aimed at improving product availability, speeding up boutique replenishment and supportin»»»

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The Peninsula 36m

QMC participates in ASBU Executive Council session

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) participated in the 115th session of the Executive Council of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), held in Hammamet, Tunisia, prior to the 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival. Director of Qatar TV, Ali bin Saleh Al Sada headed the QMC’s deleg»»»

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The Budapest Times 42m

The museum closure that opened a political battlefield

Speakers rallied in support of the House of Terror Museum at a Sunday demonstration held in front of the Budapest institution. The protest was announced after Zoltán Tarr, the minister responsible for social affairs and culture, announced that the House of Terror Museum had been temporarily closed,»»»

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Gulf News 46m

Dubai Health changes parking system across facilities, patients remain free

Rashid Hospital is first in the rollout, with free parking continuing for patients Dubai: Dubai Health is introducing a new smart parking management system across its facilities, with patients continuing to receive free parking during their visits and Rashid Hospital becoming the first location to »»»

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The Peninsula 47m

Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show returns in November

Doha, Qatar: Al Shaqab is set to host the fourth edition of the Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show, supported by the Social & Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM), from November 4-7 at Al Shaqab’s Outdoor Arena. Held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qat»»»

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The Peninsula 48m

Minister of State for International Cooperation meets Acting Executive Director of World Food Programme

New York, USA: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with the Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme HE Carl Skau, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting reviewed cooperation b»»»

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The Peninsula 48m

QRCS, Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies hold workshop on humanitarian health diplomacy

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the University of Geneva’s Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies launched today morning a workshop titled “Health Humanitarian Diplomacy: Reconstructing health systems after war in the Arab World”. The five-day event serves as a platform for a sele»»»

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The Peninsula 48m

New merit scholarship announced as VCUarts Qatar opens 2027-28 applications

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has introduced a new merit-based scholarship for outstanding students applying for the 2027-2028 academic year. Intended for new incoming undergraduates, the Merit Scholars»»»

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The Peninsula 48m

Qatar Tourism, Old Doha Port participate in Seatrade Cruise Med 2026 in Spain

Madrid, Spain: Qatar Tourism and Old Doha Port participated in Seatrade Cruise Med 2026, held at Las Palmas Cruise Port in Gran Canaria, Spain, on September 16-17, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Qatar’s position on global cruise itineraries and support the continued growth of the sector. »»»

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The Peninsula 48m

Abandoned vehicles, equipment to be auctioned on ‘Court Mzadat’ app

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Joint Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment, in cooperation with the Supreme Judiciary Council, represented by the Enforcement Court, yesterday launched auctions for abandoned vehicles and equipment thr»»»

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Novinite 49m

Bulgaria’s Renewable Electricity Share Remains Below EU AverageOpinions

Renewable energy sources accounted for 54.1% of electricity generated in the European Union in the second quarter of 2026, according to Eurostat data released September 18. The share was slightly lower than in the same period of 2025, when renewables accounted for 54.3% of EU electricity generation»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 58m

Protesters rally outside Budapest’s House of Terror Museum after director’s dismissal

Demonstrators gathered outside Budapest’s House of Terror Museum on Sunday to protest its temporary closure and the dismissal of long-serving director Mária Schmidt. Speakers, including Zsolt Bayer and opposition Fidesz politician Tamás Menczer, accused Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government of t»»»

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Gulf News 58m

Abu Dhabi reshapes urban life with focus on comfort and access

From shaded walkways to pet parks, everyday comfort shapes the emirate’s growth Abu Dhabi has firmly established itself as a people-centric city, with an urban development model that goes beyond building infrastructure to focus on the details of everyday life — from roads and integrated mobility ne»»»

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The Peninsula 60m

Prime Minister participates in ministerial dinner organized by State of Qatar in cooperation with International Peace Institute

New York, USA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated today in a high-level ministerial dinner organized by the State of Qatar in cooperation with the International Peace Institute, on the sidelines of the 81st session of t»»»

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The Peninsula 60m

Qatar Rail promotes safe, sustainable transport through back-to-school contest

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) held an event for the children of its employees who participated in the Back-to-School Competition, launched by the company to coincide with the start of the new academic year, as part of its initiatives aimed at enhancing community awareness and pro»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan approves new rules for registration of foreigners, stateless persons - | 24.KG

Following the approval of a new procedure for registration of foreigners and stateless persons in Kyrgyzstan, authorized territorial offices must follow the updated rules when carrying out registration procedures, the press service of Kyzmat state institution reported. The new procedure is aimed at»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Abdulhamid secures first medal for Qatar as handball team cruises to opening victory

Doha, Qatar: Abdulrahman Abdulhamid yesterday secured Qatar’s first medal at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, winning silver in the men’s kumite under-60kg category at Toyohashi Gymnasium at Toyohashi Total Sports Park in Aichi Prefecture. Qatar’s handball team launched their hunt for a four»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Public Prosecution organises course on juvenile justice

Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecution, represented by the Criminal Studies Institute, has organised a specialised training course on juvenile justice in light of international standards, in cooperation with the Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights in Italy. Held at t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

LNG cannot be transported via pipelines: Energy Minister

Doha, Qatar: HE Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, the Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, thanked Qatar’s neighbors who welcomed the use of their territories for a pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. His Excellency the Minister said: “We are grateful for our ne»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon economy grows 3.5% amid regional challenges

Doha, Qatar: Qatar remains committed to expanding its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity despite damage sustained by LNG facilities, while the country’s non-hydrocarbon economy continues to demonstrate resilience amid regional challenges, Qatar Central Bank Governor and Qatar Investmen»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Commercial Bank recognised with three retail banking innovation awards by The Digital Banker

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank has been recognised with three awards at the Middle East & Africa Retail Banking Innovation Awards 2026, winning Best Digital Wealth Platform, Best Retail Bank for a Frictionless Banking Experience, and Best New Product Launch of the Year, Qatar. Organised by The Digita»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatari-Saudi Business Council focuses on trade, investment and private sector partnerships

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Saudi Arabia are seeking to further strengthen their economic partnership as the Qatari-Saudi Joint Business Council meeting explored new opportunities to boost trade, investment and private-sector cooperation at Qatar Chamber’s headquarters, yesterday. The discussions focuse»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

AlRayan Investment successfully advises on Baladna’s QR536m rights issue

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Investment is proud to announce the successful completion of the landmark rights issue of Baladna, Qatar’s largest dairy and beverage producer — one of the largest capital increases on the Qatar Stock Exchange in the last few years, and the first rights issues executed under th»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar says diversification and resilience will strengthen economy despite regional risks

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is seeking to strengthen its economy by expanding domestic production, investing in data infrastructure and attracting foreign companies, while acknowledging that regional security risks could affect investor perceptions, said Minister of Commerce and Industry, H E Sheikh Faisal »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Metrash app serves more than 2.8 million active users: MoI

Doha: The Metrash application served more than 2.8 million active users, offering over 500 services in six languages and processing more than 10 million service transactions annually. An officer at the Systems Development Department at the Ministry of Interior, Captain Ali Ahmed Sayed said this on »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Chinese investor plans $100 million project in Osh - | 24.KG

The Osh City Hall has signed a memorandum on investment cooperation with the Chinese company Shandong Shanzuo Holding Group Co., Ltd., municipal officials reported. The investor plans to implement a major project in Osh valued at up to $100 million. However, the exact investment amount, constructio»»»

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France24 1h

US, China discuss opening an AI communication channel ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US and Chinese officials discussed creating a communication channel over potentially serious AI incidents during talks in New York on Sunday as the two sides sought progress on technology and trade ahead of this week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.»»»

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France24 1h

Reporters - ICE, Trump and Africa: Secret deals, broken lives

For this edition of Reporters+, Karina Chabour has investigated a dark side of Donald Trump’s immigration policy. How ICE deports immigrants to so-called ‘third countries’ in Africa, far from the United States and often far from their countries of origin. Most of the people deported have been livin»»»

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Al Manar 1h

IRGC Air Defenses Destroy Another US MQ-1 Drone over Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Aerospace Force has intercepted and destroyed another MQ-1 drone belonging to the US military over the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC announced the development on Monday, saying the aircraft was brought down using the Aerospace Force’s new air-defense system»»»

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France24 2h

‘Waiting for us to crack’: In Cameroon, the victims of Trump’s deportations face uncertain fates

Under often-secret deals struck with so-called "third countries" across Africa and Latin America, US President Donald Trump has deported thousands of people hoping to build new lives in the US to countries they’ve never set foot in before. Together with Forbidden Stories, FRANCE 24 investigated the»»»

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France24 2h

Deported to Africa: An international investigation into Trump’s migrant policy

As part of a consortium of 26 media outlets coordinated by Forbidden Stories, FRANCE 24 and RFI spent seven months investigating the secret deals struck between the administration of US President Donald Trump and several African countries. These so-called “third countries” have agreed to host undoc»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai gold prices consolidate as inflation spooks traders

24-kart gold opened this Monday at Dh 525 slightly lower from its previous close Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE are stabilizing after seeing a positive upswing in the recent weeks. 24-kart gold opened this Monday at Dh 525 slightly lower from its previous close. Whereas 22-karat gold is trading at D»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Flying from the UAE today? Here’s what’s happening at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports

International airlines are staggering their return to the UAE Dubai: UAE air travel remains operational but uneven, with some delays reported from Abu Dhabi and Dubai early Monday morning, while airlines continue to adjust schedules amid heightened regional tensions. Etihad has largely maintained s»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

New Zealanders pick endangered black robin as Bird of the Year

Wellington: A record number of New Zealanders turned out at the polls this month, not for national elections but to vote for their Bird of the Year -- the critically endangered black robin. The diminutive native lives on the remote Chatham Islands, 800 kilometres (500 miles) off the South Island's »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Trials of new Ebola vaccine on volunteers begin in Congo - | 24.KG

The first volunteers have been vaccinated against Ebola in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Local media report that 20,000 volunteers will receive the Ervebo vaccine over the course of 9-12 months as part of the trial. The aim is to determine the vaccine»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

‘First NFE train expected to come online in first half of 2027’

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s North Field expansion is progressing well, with the first train of the North Field East (NFE) project expected to come online in the first half of 2027, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO of QatarEnergy H E Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi said. Speaking at the Qat»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Minister of Finance meets Global Chairman of PwC, CEO of Ashmore Group

New York: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari has met with Global Chairman of PwC Mohamed Kande, on the sidelines of the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg: UNGA Special Edition 2026, held in conjunction with the meetings of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Mi»»»

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Sputnik 3h

United Russia Leads with 57,85% in State Duma Elections After 87.91% of Ballots Counted

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Russia party is leading with 57.87% of the vote in the State Duma elections after the processing of 87.91% of the protocols, according to the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) data on Monday. The Russian Communist Party is gaining 13.84% in the elections, while»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Bulgarian Delegation to New York Participates in Side Events ahead of UN Session General Debate

The Bulgarian delegation to the 81st annual session of the United Nations General Assembly is beginning its visit to New York with side events today, September 21, ahead of the general debate of the Assembly, which opens on September 22. The delegation is headed by President Iliana Iotova and also »»»

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Gulf News 3h

US Treasury chief says meeting with China on trade, AI 'very successful'

Bessent hails progress as Trump-Xi summit looms over trade and tech tensions US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touted a "very successful" meeting on trade and artificial intelligence with Chinese officials Sunday, adding that both sides discussed greater communication on AI threats. "We just had »»»

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Sputnik 3h

Harris's Associates Believe She Will Not Run in 2028 Election - Reports

Many associates of former US Vice President Kamala Harris believe she will not seek the Democratic nomination for the 2028 presidential election, the Axios portal reported on Sunday. Over the past year, a surprisingly large number of Harris's former aides, confidants, and donors have expressed the »»»

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Sputnik 3h

NATO Exercises in Arctic Pose Direct Threats to Russia's Security - Foreign Ministry

Any NATO exercises in the Arctic increase the risk of incidents that could trigger a confrontation and pose direct threats to Russia's security, Vladislav Maslennikov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's European issues department and Russia’s senior Arctic Council representative, said i»»»

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