US Treasury urges global whistleblowers to expose Iran’s ‘financial lifelines’
US offers global rewards for insiders exposing Iran sanctions evasion networks The US Treasury Department is escalating its financial campaign against Iran: now, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is asking people around the world to report businesses, banks and individuals allegedly helping Tehran e»»»
Is a university degree still the best route to a career?
Young people need opportunities to build, create, solve problems and develop usable skills For generations, the advice to young people was fairly straightforward: do well at school, go to university, get a degree and then find a good job. For many careers, that remains sound advice. Doctors, engine»»»
Dangote refinery launches Africa’s biggest IPO for retail investors
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote on Monday launched an IPO for his $19 billion Nigerian oil refinery, seeking $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent. The offering values Africa’s largest refinery at about $49 billion and has drawn both strong investor interest and concerns over i»»»
Astana AI Film Festival draws over 8,000 entries submissions from 125 countries
Astana: More than 8,000 films from 125 countries have been submitted to the Astana AI Film Festival (AAIFF 2026) ahead of its upcoming event in October. The international competition, dedicated to artificial intelligence-generated cinema, will take place in the Kazakh capital of Astana. The total r»»»
Spanish PM denies being blackmailed by Morocco
Madrid insists no solid proof Rabat orchestrated July migrant wave into Ceuta Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday dismissed as Netflix-worthy allegations he was being blackmailed by Morocco over the migration crisis in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta. Since over 70,000 migrants streamed»»»
Thousands in Mexico march to protest deadly Sinaloa Cartel war
Culiacán, Mexico: Thousands of demonstrators dressed in white flooded Culiacán, Mexico on Sunday, chanting and waving banners to protest the demise of those caught up in the deadly Sinaloa Cartel conflict. Dressed in white, the protesters released dozens of white balloons into the sky before marchi»»»
US judge postpones new visa rules for foreign students, journalists
US ruling pauses stricter visa time caps for foreign scholars and reporters A US federal judge on Monday postponed implementation of a Trump administration policy that would impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can study or work in the United States. The preliminary i»»»
Thai Election Commission targets 77 individuals, including 26 senators, in massive fraud probe
Bangkok: Thailand's Election Commission announced Monday it will file criminal charges and Supreme Court disqualification petitions against 77 individuals, 26 of whom are sitting senators, following an investigation into the 2024 upper house elections. In a statement, the commission said the resolu»»»
Hands off Prime Minister Nawaf Salam – Ya Libnan
Share: Lebanon finally has a president and prime minister attempting to rebuild the state. Parliament must hold them accountable—but it must not become an instrument for restoring the political establishment they were chosen to replace. Photo illustration- Lebanon’s choice: Protect the clean leader»»»
From the pearl seas to future’s horizons, Qatar’s journey through time
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha From the silence of the desert and the demanding waters of the Arabian Gulf to a modern landscape shaped by knowledge, innovation and global ambition, Qatar’s story remains, above all, a story of its people. The country’s remarkable transformation over the decades is often to»»»
Brent at $105.70 as Gulf states halt Hormuz talks, Saudi Arabia strikes Houthis
Oil surges as Hormuz talks collapse and Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates Brent crude traded near $105.70, up 1.02% a barrel early on Tuesday (Sept. 15) as Gulf Arab states postponed talks with Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia launched retaliatory strikes against Yemen’s Houthi»»»
China's spy chief warns of national security risks from AI
Beijing: The head of China's spy agency has warned that artificial intelligence endangers the country's national security, with foreign powers potentially using the technology to threaten social order. "Hostile forces" were abusing generative AI technologies to "fabricate political rumours and spre»»»
MCIT sharpens artificial intelligence skills of government entities’ leaders
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), represented by Qatar Digital Academy, is organising the second edition of the Executive Leadership Programme in Artificial Intelligence, “AI Business Strategy & Innovation,” in collaboration with Microsoft. »»»
ExxonMobil supports Teach For Qatar training facility to advance STEM learning
Tribune News Network Doha ExxonMobil Qatar has reaffirmed commitment to advancing education and STEM learning in Qatar by supporting a new training facility at Teach For Qatar, a dedicated hub for professional development, innovation and community learning. Building on a longstanding strategic part»»»
Msheireb gets Rashid AI Digital Companion
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties has begun the Phase One rollout of “Rashid”, its AI Digital Companion, across Msheireb Downtown Doha marking the next stage of a first-of-its-kind service for the city and a further advancement in its smart city capabilities. Rashid follows the Memorand»»»
Qatar Rail bags six prizes at prestigious 2026 Telly Awards
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that it has won six prestigious awards at the 2026 Telly Awards, in recognition of four media campaigns delivered by the company in a creative and innovative style. The new achievement reflects the continued development of »»»
Students learn to trust their voices with Doha Debates
Tribune News Network Doha During high school years in Model United Nations, Dahlia Al Ansari learned to argue on behalf of a country she was assigned to represent. But when Doha Debates invited her to join a town hall debate in Toronto this July, she faced an unfamiliar challenge: sharing her own b»»»
PHCC to launch Patient Safety Campaign on September 17
Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is launching its 2026 Patient Safety Campaign from September 17 to 23, 2026, as part of Qatar Patient Safety Week and in conjunction with World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on September 17. This year’s observance is being hel»»»
Snail shells could help reconstruct prehistoric cyclones study
Sydney: Snails carry weather records on their backs that could be used to map extreme weather events and reconstruct the paths of past cyclones even in prehistoric times, a new study has found. Researchers examined the rings on the shell of a Biggenden Banded Snail collected from Coalstoun Lakes Na»»»
Malaysian civil aviation roadmap aims for zero fatal commercial aircraft accidents by 2028: official
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has set an official target of achieving zero fatal commercial aviation accidents by 2028, according to statement details released by the country's Ministry of Transport Secretary-General Jana Santhiran Muniayan during the Malaysia Aviation Safety Seminar 2026. This will be pa»»»
Doha Bank’s MSCI ESG rating upgraded to BBB
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Bank has received an upgrade of its MSCI ESG Rating from BB to BBB, reflecting the Bank’s strengthened environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, transparency of its sustainability disclosures, and the progress achieved through its broader strategic trans»»»
The Debate - Where is the kill switch? AI doomsday warnings trigger calls to regulate
Talk about doomsday scrolling. In the past week, our timelines have been alight with dark predictions of our imminent demise, including the one by a Silicon Valley engineer who puts a number on the chances of artificial intelligence wiping out humanity. Better than 10-percent. Triggering the wave o»»»
Press Review - Who is Iran's 'influential spymaster' Hossein Taeb and does he pull the strings?
PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 14: The New York Times released an exclusive report titled “How Iran’s hard-liners prevailed and sabotaged the US peace deal”. Also: Trump says AI fears are "exaggerated", but reports show a different reality. The New York Times spoke to anonymous regime insiders wh»»»
Houthis and Saudi Arabia renew fighting, Iran denies any interference
Saudi Arabia launched dozens of airstrikes on western Yemen on Monday after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked military facilities in the kingdom. The renewed fighting around the Red Sea comes as the wider US-Iran war threatens vital shipping routes across the region. Yemen's Houthis said on Monday»»»
Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches continent's biggest IPO
Lagos (AFP) – Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Monday launched what is slated to be Africa's biggest initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise $1.6 billion in part to expand his mega oil refinery into the world's largest. The Lagos-based refinery, which began operation»»»
Perspective - 'What makes China work despite the pain in society?' asks analyst Dan Wang
In this edition of Perspective, FRANCE 24’s Stuart Norval speaks to Dan Wang, a China expert whose book ‘Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future’ is a New York Times bestseller. It takes a close look at Chinese life and draws from Wang’s own ten years of living there. Wang says the Ch»»»
Leaders urge EU to expand Arctic presence amid Russia 'threat'
Twelve European countries on Monday called for the European Union to step up its presence in the Arctic, as melting ice opens new maritime routes while growing tensions with Russia and the United States increasingly put the region in the geopolitical spotlight. Twelve European countries meeting in »»»
Leaders urge EU to boost Arctic role to tackle Russia 'threat'
Twelve European countries meeting in Finland on Monday urged the European Union to beef up its presence in the Arctic, a geopolitical battleground caught between Russia and US President Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's Eliza Herbert reports.»»»
Qatar participates in 6th meeting of Arab Association for Prosecutors in Egypt
Cairo: The State of Qatar, represented by the Public Prosecution, participated in the sixth meeting of the Arab Association for Prosecutors, held in New Alamein City in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Public Prosecution delegation to the meeting was headed by First Attorney General and Director of »»»
New Abu Dhabi platform maps islands, water sports and marine zones
Visitors get curated itineraries, operator listings and coastal safety guidance The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled the Abu Dhabi Islands and Water Sports Guide, a new digital platform designed to help visitors discover and explore the emirate’s more than »»»
Ajman unveils new digital services to regulate rental sector
New AI-powered tools streamline rental regulation and boost investor confidence Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, launched a package of digital services offered by the Ajman Municipality & Planning Department in the field of rental regul»»»
Foreign Minister receives copy of credentials of new Finnish ambassador in Tunis
Tunis, Sept. 14 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met on Monday Markku Lampinen, who presented a copy of his credentials as the new Ambassador of Finland to Tunisia.Nafti highlighted the strong...»»»
Consumer, MSME finance providers must adopt OTP verification within two months: FRA
Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Chairperson Islam Azzam has issued a decision requiring companies and entities licensed to provide consumer finance and financing for medium, small, and micro enterprises to implement, within two months, FRA Board of Directors Decision No. 133 of 2026, issued la»»»
BRICS Summit 2026 Showcases Global South's Drive for Safe and Fair Tomorrow - Expert
The summit was marked by several notable events and could herald significant changes in BRICS members’ relations, India-China Economic and Cultural Council Secretary-General Mohammed Saqib tells Sputnik. Indian PM Narendra Modi’s call to restructure the global governance system, including a UNSC re»»»
Saudi Arabia updates Najran alert, urges residents to stay alert
Residents in Najran urged to seek shelter and follow official safety instructions Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform has announced that the danger has passed in Najran Province, following an emergency warning issued earlier for the region. Residents have been urged to continue f»»»
Retail park market developing outside large agglomerations
Poland’s retail park market is increasingly concentrated outside major metropolitan areas, with towns below 50,000 residents dominating both existing stock and new development, according to Cushman & Wakefield. In these towns, 36% of consumers visit retail parks at least weekly, compared with 24% i»»»
President al-Sharaa to be keynote speaker at Arab Media Summit 2026 in Dubai
Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa will be the keynote speaker at the Arab Media Summit 2026, which opens Tuesday at Dubai World Trade Centre, the Presidency’s Media Directorate told SANA. The media directorate said President al-Sharaa will take part in a special session titled “Sy»»»
Trump says US open to negotiations with Iran
Washington: US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to reach an agreement quickly and badly, adding that he would decide whether the United States would engage in negotiations with Tehran and stressing that Washington was open to the option. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump said that Ir»»»
Investors weigh the potential cost of AI 'slowdown'
The AI boom that has powered markets and unleashed a flood of investment is showing signs of strain. Calls to slow the development of powerful models fuel doubts over whether the sector's promised profits can justify its staggering costs. Calls to rein in the development of ever more powerful AI mo»»»
Commands of Amal Movement and Hezbollah Affirm National Partnership and Necessity for State to Assume Its Responsibilities
The leaderships of Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, represented by the Head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, Sheikh Ali Damoush, and the Head of Amal Movement’s Executive Bureau, Dr. Mustafa Al-Foani, held a meeting during which they discussed the latest developments on the Lebanese scene light of»»»
Hungary’s new child protection bill to scrap controversial anti-LGBTQ provisions
The Tisza government has submitted a child protection bill that would remove references to homosexuality and transgender identity from Hungary’s controversial 2021 legislation, while introducing new rules targeting sexual exploitation, harmful content and political advertising aimed at children. Th»»»
Tax sukuk rules, parameters being finalised ahead of launch within weeks: ETA chief
Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), said the rules and parameters governing the proposed tax sukuk, including their rate of return, are currently being finalised ahead of their planned launch as a financing instrument for taxpayers in the domestic market within weeks. Abdel A»»»
Opinion | Wait of the Union: West Bank roads expand while EU stalls on Palestinian statehood
Europe increasingly recognises Palestinian statehood as a political objective while watching the territory required for it being steadily eroded. European governments oppose settlement expansion, settler attacks, land confiscation and the E1 project; a growing number have recognised the State of Pa»»»
Royal visit opens new avenues for Jordan-China economic cooperation
AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said on Monday that the visit marked an important step towards strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries, opening new prospects for trade, investment and tourism as part of efforts to diversify markets and attract hi»»»
New book explores Abu Dhabi’s diving and pearling history
Publication looks at life at sea, pearl merchants, and Dalma Island The history of pearl diving in Abu Dhabi, from the lives of divers and merchants to the vessels and tools they used, is being explored in a new book launched at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. The National Archives and Libra»»»
French candidates race to claim the cost-of-living issue ahead of 2027 vote
A new Ipsos survey reveals a country gripped by pessimism, with soaring prices the top worry for French voters ahead of the April 2027 presidential election. Candidates from far-right leader Marine Le Pen, to the far-left's Jean-Luc Mélenchon are racing to make&nb»»»
France's far-right Marine Le Pen kicks off 2027 presidential campaign
In France, Marine Le Pen has launched her presidential campaign with a rally in Hénin-Beaumont this Sunday, despite wearing an electronic tag following her recent conviction. On FRANCE 24, international affairs editor Oliver Farry explains why she remains the frontrunner in the polls despite her we»»»
Sweden faces political uncertainty after knife-edge election
Sweden was bracing for a protracted struggle to form a government on Monday after election results showed a thin and uncertain lead for the left-wing opposition, while the far-right Sweden Democrats lost ground for the first time since entering parliament 16 years ago. Sweden faced political uncert»»»
Syria takes part in IAEA conference, reaffirms commitment to scientific programs
Vienna, Sept. 14 (SANA) Syria, represented by Atomic Energy Commission of Syria, is participating alongside delegations from 182 countries in the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the Austrian capital, Vienna. The conference opened Monday and runs through S»»»
Study reveals how pancreatic tumors evade immunotherapy
Washington: Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered that pancreatic cancer cells hijack blood-clotting mechanisms to block immune attacks, according to Medical Xpress. The study shows that certain cancer cells produce proteins triggering a build-up of fibrin, the »»»