Iran leans on Houthis, Iraqi militias as Hezbollah and Hamas emerge weakened Dubai: Iran is reshaping its network of armed allies across the Middle East, increasingly relying on groups in Iraq and Yemen after Hamas and Hezbollah suffered major losses — and there are signs that these forces are now »»»

Iran widens maritime ‘prohibited zone’ as clash with US sends oil above $100 Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, as it announced an expansion of a "no-go" zone outside the strategic waterway it has blockaded for months. The fresh»»»

From gaming scams to deepfakes, online risks now follow children into the classroom Back-to-school used to mean new stationery, lunchboxes and backpacks. Today, it includes mobile phones, school-issued laptops, tablets, and a dashboard full of educational apps. While these digital tools unlock lear»»»

Putin eager to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine: Trump Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time) that Russian President Vladimir Putin is eager to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, but argued that deep personal animosity between Putin»»»

EU candidate countries should cut ties US President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement as they conflict with Brussels’ long-term interests, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has said. Speaking at a Centre for European Policy Studies event in Brussels on Tuesday, Kos warned that prospective »»»

Head of Dubai Opera on how she keeps Dubai’s most adaptable stage magical after a decade Dubai: "Our calendar for the 2026–2027 season is looking pretty full!” That’s Lara Ewing with a bright, proud smile as the UAE's iconic cultural landmark Dubai Opera prepares to celebrate its 10th year of exist»»»

Harare: Zimbabwe's tourism sector experienced strong growth in the first half of 2026, marking a sharp increase from the 5 million visitors recorded during the same period last year with tourist arrivals rising to 6.4 million, according to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Officially opening the 2026 S»»»

Bangkok: Thailand’s industrial confidence fell in August as surging production expenses, sluggish consumer demand, as well as widespread flooding and rainfall dampened manufacturing output across the country. The Thai industrial sentiment index dipped to 89.7 last month from 90.0 in July, as key co»»»

New satellite images show Iran expanding fortified underground site near Natanz Satellite imagery has revealed a significant increase in construction activity at Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply buried Iranian facility near Natanz that has attracted growing attention from US and Israeli intelligence offi»»»

Doha: A solemn United Nations session has paid rich tribute to the memory and enduring legacy of late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, highlighting his role in transforming Qatar into a modern state and strengthening its position as a leading international partner in diplomacy, me»»»

As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Donald Trump has lashed out at the press over coverage questioning where he was. This week, he said two firefighters carried him to safety near the US Steel Building right after the attacks, though he later said that he wasn’t at the World Trade Cent»»»

US Republicans open an extraordinary midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday betting that putting Donald Trump at the center of their campaign can rescue a party facing grim election forecasts -- despite the president's deeply negative approval ratings. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis explains.»»»

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen on Wednesday said the Iran-backed Houthis had launched fresh attacks on the kingdom's south, after the rebels launched an offensive seeking to control the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Adam Baron, Fellow at the New America Foundation, sa»»»

Oslo: A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from Moldova to Oslo was almost hit by a drone on Wednesday, said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Zelensky was traveling to Norway to attend the funeral of King Harald V. "His flight was almost hit by a drone when it was takin»»»

Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM has been intensifying its activities in Benin since 2022. The country serves as a transit corridor between the areas of operation of the group, which is well established in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Two nature reserves have become logistical hubs for the jihadist fighter»»»

The EU on Wednesday said it was granting Spain 115 million euros ($130 million) in emergency aid to help bolster border security and assist returns after the massive migrant rush into the north African exclave. More than 70,000 migrants crossed into Spanish territory from Morocco on July 30 and 31 »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, marked the International Day to Protect Education from Attack. Observed annually on September 9, the day highlights the urgent importance of safeguarding students, teachers, schools, u»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Guyana and Qatar are steadily transforming their friendly relations into a broader partnership built on mutual respect, economic cooperation and shared opportunities, Ambassador of Guyana to Qatar, HE Sarfraaz Ahmad Shahdood, said. He was addressing at a gala reception hosted b»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University’s (QU) Research and Innovation Sector organised the “Research and Innovation Day: Celebrating Excellence” event to explore new perspectives and directions that advance research and innovation. The event was attended by Dr. Omar Al-Ansari, president of QU, »»»

QNA Doha Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Airways Abdullah Ali affirmed that the accumulated expertise and lessons learned from managing crises and major events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, formed the core foundation that enabled the carrier to efficiently and adeptly»»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar and the Co-operative Republic of Guyana signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and technology. The MoU was signed on behalf of Qatar by Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, and on beha»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, will host its 6thPeadiatric Neuroscience Conference (PNC 2026) from October 29 to 31. PNC 2026 will be held in conjunction with the 3rd GCC Paediatric Neurology Conference.The three-day programme will cover the diagnosis and tr»»»

QNA Doha Qatar News Agency (QNA) kicked off on Wednesday a two-day workshop on organisational communication as part of QNA Training Centre’s 2026 training plan. With the attendance of 20 trainees from QNA and various government institutions, the workshop aims to strengthen the participants’ organis»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced the results of the National Food Monitoring and Surveillance Plan for the first half of 2026. The plan aims to enhance food safety and protect consumers’ health in Qatar through ongoing surveillance and laboratory analysis of food products ava»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Hamad Ali Al Khater confirmed that Qatar’s national carrier is entering a rapid growth phase centered on fleet modernisation and expansion, with plans to take delivery of 138 new aircraft over the next five years to support its expanding global network»»»

Doha: Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Airways Abdullah Ali affirmed that the accumulated expertise and lessons learned from managing crises and major events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, formed the core foundation that enabled the carrier to efficiently and adeptly co»»»

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA) signed the National Framework Agreement for Medical Activities for 2026–2028 on Wednesday. The signing ceremony took place at the Health Ministry in the presence of Health Minister Katya Ivkova, NHIF Governor Vlad»»»

Vienna: The IAEA Board of Governors Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution to remove the item concerning Syria's "non-compliance" from its agenda, thereby completing all comprehensive technical and legal requirements. The Board decided to close the case concerning Syria's failure to fulfill its»»»

Capitals, Sept. 9 (SANA) The European Union, Canada and Latvia welcomed Wednesday the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors’ unanimous decision to remove the Syria-related non-compliance item from its agenda, describing it as an important step toward resolving longstanding nuclear i»»»

For foreign buyers in Hungary, the question appears simple: can I buy this property? In the rural property market, however, the answer is rarely straightforward. It depends on precisely what the buyer intends to acquire, the buyer’s nationality and the legal structure through which the purchase is »»»

AMMAN — The Securities Commission launched the ESG Code for ASE20 firms on Wednesday under an "apply and explain" approach, with a plan to gradually extend its requirements to other listed companies.Companies comprising the Amman Stock Exchange’s ASE20 index will be required to comply with a new en»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah met in Moscow with Minister in Charge of Integration and Macroeconomics at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), Daniyar Imanaliev, to discuss expanding trade, investment and economic cooperation.The two sides stressed that closer coordin»»»

UAE, Germany eye deeper partnership in AI, energy, healthcare and agritech Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and the UAE’s Special Envoy to Germany, said on Wednesday that the UAE views Germany as a key location for industry and technology, proposing the est»»»

DOHA: Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Airways Abdullah Ali affirmed that the accumulated expertise and lessons learned from managing crises and major events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, formed the core foundation that enabled the carrier to efficiently and adeptly co»»»

A decade of financial marketing rested on one assumption: a prospective client types a question into a search engine, sees ten results, and clicks something. That assumption is dissolving. A growing share of the same questions now go to AI assistants, which do not present ten options. They present »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 9: British papers are reacting to the sanctions imposed on Israel. Next: Israeli papers discuss Haaretz's October 7 revelatory investigation. Also: CDs are back! Finally, South Park renames itself to South America to mock Trump. An Independent's headline reads, “»»»

A French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped by Colombian guerrillas escaped after nearly a month in captivity by overpowering a guard, jumping into a river with his hands tied and trekking for four days through the Andes to reach safety»»»

The Government adopted a decision amending Decision No. 62 of February 12, 2025, approving a roadmap for the completion of the Struma Motorway, the Government Information Service said on Wednesday. Regional Development Minister Ivan Shishkov said in August that the realistic deadline for completing»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin as great. On Tuesday, Putin and Trump held an hour-long telephone conversation, during which the Russian president outlined to his US counterpart steps that Washington coul»»»

The European Commission unveiled its Affordable Housing Package on Wednesday (9 September), in an attempt to curb the rise in short-term rental properties in tourist cities and increase access to affordable housing. Some 40 percent of Europeans see affordable housing as a big problem where they liv»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russia-Vietnam partnership actually contributes to global and regional stability, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Putin and Vietnamese President To Lam held talks at the Kremlin and then made statements to the media. On Monday, the Viet»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu renewed threats against Syria from Mount Hermon, stating that they would not allow any army to position itself on their borders, claiming Israeli military control over the entire region stretching from Mount Hermon to the Yarmouk River and from Mount Hermon»»»

iPhone Duo opens to 7.6 inches, starts at Dh8,499 and arrives in UAE on October 23 Dubai, UAE: Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, with the new iPhone Duo opening into a 7.6-inch display and carrying a starting price of Dh8,499 in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheque»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The Middle East could become the trigger for a full-scale global conflict if escalation in the region spirals out of control, Brazilian President Luis Ignacio Lula da Silva's special international affairs adviser Celso Amorim said on Wednesday. A direct confrontation in the Midd»»»

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