Al Khulaifi meets several officials to discuss cooperation
QNA New York Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on Saturday met separatelywith Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Felix Plasencia; Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Francophonie of the Democratic »»»
Qatar’s men’s handball team keeps up winning run, to meet South Korea in semi-finals
Tribune News Network Aichi-Nagoya (Japan) Three-time champions Qatar booked their place in the men’s handball semi-finals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games after overcoming Iran 31-25 in an absorbing quarter-final at the Kasugai City Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture on Saturday. Favourites Qatar wi»»»
Women play pivotal rolein conflict prevention and resolution: Sheikha Hanouf
QNA New York Qatar participated in a high-level ministerial event titled “Shaping the Next 25 Years: Advancing Women’s Leadership in Peace and Security,” held on the margin of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Director of the International Organizations Department»»»
Qatar rejects illegal Israeli violations of occupied East Jerusalem: Al Khulaifi
QNA New York Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has reiterated Qatar’s rejection of the systematic and illegal Israeli violations and measures aimed at altering the historical, legal and demographic character of occupied East Jer»»»
Qatar reaffirms support for UN Alliance of Civilizations
QNA New York The State of Qatar participated in a high-level meeting of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Group of Friends. The event took place on the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Director of the International Organizations Department at th»»»
Qatar supports stronger global action to accelerate sustainable development
QNA NEW YORK The State of Qatar participated in the fourth high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative (GDI), held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad represe»»»
Gaza’s protection gap: When the laws of war meet civilian reality
Hanane Djoua Behind every rule of war is a human being it was written to protect: a child asleep in a family home, a patient in a hospital, a doctor trying to keep that patient alive, or a family deciding whether a warning means they should leave — and, if so, where they can safely go. Internationa»»»
QF amplifies insights and action at UNGA
Tribune News Network New York City, US Educators, researchers and innovators, and policy experts from Qatar Foundation have opened up global conversations designed to identify solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, and shared perspectives from Qatar on building a more inclusive, resilie»»»
Al Kharji commends progress and resilience of tourism sector
QNA DOHA Chairman of Qatar Tourism HE Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, has said that Qatar’s tourism sector has had a journey marked by progress, resilience, and transformation throughout 2026. In a statement marking World Tourism Day 2026, he added, “World Tourism Day provides an opportunity to reflect on »»»
Qatar Foundation, global partners launch next phase of autism action initiatives at UNGA
Tribune News Network New York City One year on from its launch at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Global Autism Advocacy Coalition – founded by Qatar Foundation, Autism Speaks, and UNICEF, with support from the World Health Organization – has returned to the internation»»»
QF’s QIYADA conference draws over 1,300 young Muslims
Tribune News Network Doha Faith, identity, leadership and the challenges of today’s ever-shifting world have been explored by over 1,300 young Muslims from across Qatar alongside scholars, educators, thought leaders and other inspiring voices at the second edition of Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA confe»»»
Scholars share insights on leadership with Muslim youth
Tribune News Network Doha Young Muslims from across Qatar, on the second day of Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA conference, were urged to avoid being distracted by “the little things in life” and to instead search “for what other people are not looking for” to become true leaders. Over 1,300 Muslim youth»»»
Doha calls for joint Arab-Islamic action to protect Al-Aqsa
QNA New York Qatar has strongly condemned Israeli escalation at Al-Aqsa Mosque and called for intensified joint Arab and Islamic action to protect Jerusalem and its holy sites. This came as Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi repre»»»
Qatar participates in meeting of ECOSOC advisory group on Haiti
QNA New York The State of Qatar participated on Thursday in a ministerial meeting of the UN Economic and Social Council’s (ECOSOC) Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign »»»
Qatar Charity $1mn vocational development project to benefit more than 500 persons in Syria
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity, in partnership with the Sham Humanitarian Foundation, has launched a development project to train 540 women and men and connect them with employment and entrepreneurship opportunities across four cities in northwestern Syria. With a total budget exceeding US»»»
Transport minister, Tanzanian PM discuss greater cooperation, sustainable public transit system
Tribune News Network Doha Prime Minister of Tanzania Mwigulu Nchemba met with Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani on Saturday. The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation ties in areas of transportation, and ways to enhance them, in attendance of Tanzania’»»»
Turkish FM highlights growing Israeli isolation, urges diplomacy on regional conflicts
New York, Sept. 26 (SANA) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated Saturday that Israel is facing unprecedented and growing isolation on the international stage over its regional military actions. Speaking at a news conference in New York following his participation in the 81st session of the UN»»»
OpenAI agents leaked 53 ChatGPT user images in rogue AI incident
OpenAI’s agents have leaked 53 images uploaded by ChatGPT users, the company has said, without specifying whether the pictures were AI-generated or depictions of real people, or when they were posted online. The incident comes amid a series of cases in recent months involving autonomous AI agents, »»»
Syrian, Azerbaijani officials discuss expanding trade, energy, and investment ties
Baku, Sept. 26 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met Saturday with Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov in Baku to explore expanding bilateral cooperation across trade, energy, investment, and infrastructure. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 2nd Azerbaijan Internation»»»
Trump prepares to bomb Iran after midterms – WSJ
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal and told aides that he expects to resume bombing the Islamic Republic after the November midterm election, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing US officials. Trump is privately skeptical that Tehran will agree to »»»
Thousands march in Madrid to protest eviction of 87-year-old woman
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal on Wednesday sparked a thousands-strong protest in the streets of Madrid Saturday, with demonstrators calling for greater protection for tenants. Widespread anger at rising housing costs have put pressure on centre-left Prime Minister Pedro Sanche»»»
China emphasizes Middle East sovereignty, opposes unilateral actions at UNGA
New York, Sept. 26 (SANA) Chinese Vice President Han Zheng reaffirmed Saturday the critical need to respect the sovereignty and security of nations in the Middle East, stating that major world powers carry a direct responsibility to uphold international peace and security. Speaking before the Gener»»»
QF highlights its role in education, global health and youth leadership at UNGA events
New York: Qatar Foundation (QF) showcased its role in enriching international discussions on education, global health, youth leadership, sustainability, and Artificial Intelligence during its participation in a series of events and conversations held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the Unit»»»
GCC Chief underlines importance of fostering Gulf-India partnership for regional security
New York: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, affirmed that ties between GCC member states and the Republic of India are experiencing growing momentum, driven by a shared determination to advance cooperation and partnership to the advantage of mutual in»»»
Bill Gates warns of dangers posed by AI
Artificial intelligence is powerful enough to cause a billion deaths if used by people with malicious intent, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told NBC News’ ‘Meet the Press’ in an interview on Friday. Governments should not rely on tech companies to police themselves, the billionaire stressed, urgi»»»
Top officials among 17 killed in DR Congo air crash
A small plane carrying a delegation of military justice officials crashed at around 1pm An air crash in southwest Democratic Republic of Congo killed 17 people, including two of the country's most senior military justice officials, the transport ministry said Saturday. A small plane carrying a dele»»»
Rovo launches “Zid” e-commerce platform in Syria to boost digital trade and artisans
Damascus, Sept. 26 (SANA) Rovo, a leading regional technology firm, officially launched the “Zid” e-commerce platform in Syria on Saturday, aiming to modernize the country’s retail sector and provide Syrian merchants with direct digital sales infrastructure. The launch event, held at the Seven Gate»»»
Helmets, designated lanes and no weaving through traffic: Abu Dhabi’s e-scooter warning
Riders urged to use designated paths, wear helmets and avoid busy roads and traffic Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged e-scooter riders to follow designated routes and safety rules, warning that improper use can lead to serious accidents and injuries. The force, in cooperation with the Monitori»»»
Trump rejects Iran proposal for deal to reopen Hormuz
Hormuz reopening plan stalls as Trump dismisses Iran’s ceasefire proposal US President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected a truce deal proposed by Iran that Tehran said could have reopened the Strait of Hormuz to shipping within a week. The waterway is key to the world's energy supply and is now cen»»»
Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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China, US to open AI 'communication channel' after summit
WASHINGTON, United States — China and the United States agreed to set up a "communication channel" for artificial intelligence incidents, both sides said, after a Washington summit short on breakthroughs.Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed matters ranging from AI and trade to the stalled war in I»»»
Stronger trade, business ties on agenda for Malaysia, Jordan
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Jordanian and Malaysian economic cooperation focuses on expanding bilateral trade, establishing joint business councils and developing partnerships in sectors including halal certification, pharmaceuticals and renewable energy.The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHA»»»
At least 16 people killed as Russia and Ukraine trade deadly air strikes
At least 16 people were killed over the past 24 hours as Russia and Ukraine traded deadly drone and missile strikes, authorities from both countries said Saturday. The UN has warned of rising civilian deaths as Kyiv and Moscow ramp up long-range strikes on critical infrastructure. Russian and Ukrai»»»
Russia Expects New UN Secretary-General to Represent Interests of All Mankind - Lavrov
UNITED NATIONS, (Sputnik) - Russia expects the new UN secretary-general to represent the interests of all mankind, not just the golden billion, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday. "We hope that the new secretary-general will still represent the interests of all mankind, not jus»»»
Iran to Launch Larger Strikes If US, Israel Attack Tehran Again – Military
TEHRAN, (Sputnik) - Iran will launch more powerful, larger and more precise strikes if the United States and Israel again attack Tehran, Iranian armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi said on Saturday. "If the United States and the Israeli regime miscalculate again and make the mistake of attack»»»
Gulf Cup: Qatar seek another win as Yemen look to bounce back
Doha: Qatar will look to strengthen their chances of reaching the semi-finals of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup when they face Yemen in their second Group B match at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Sunday. Julen Lopetegui’s side began their campaign with a 2-0 victory over defending champ»»»
Tunisia, ESCWA explore ways to expand cooperation
Tunis, September 26, 2026 (TAP)- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met Saturday in New York with UN Under-Secretary-General and ESCWA Executive Secretary Rania Al-Mashat on the sidelines of the 81st UN...»»»
FM meets ESCWA Executive Secretary in New York
Tunis, Sept. 26 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti met on Saturday in New York with UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia...»»»
Thousands march in Madrid over eviction of 87-year-old woman
Spain’s housing crunch intensifies after real estate rent hike ousts longtime resident Thousands of people marched through Madrid on Saturday to protest the eviction earlier this week of an 87-year-old woman from her lifelong home, calling for greater protection for tenants. Images of Maricarmen Ab»»»
'A once-in-a-lifetime event': Faithful and curious flock to Pope Leo XIV's Mass in Paris
Paris, France – Some 700,000 people are estimated to have packed the Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde in Paris on Saturday for Pope Leo XIV's open-air Mass, the high point of his first official visit to France. Scouts, nuns, families and curious onlookers told FRANCE 24 w»»»
Live: Pope Leo XIV lands in Lourdes to pray at Catholic pilgrimage site
Pope Leo XIV landed in the town of Lourdes on Saturday evening for the second stage of his official visit to France. The pontiff is scheduled to pray at the Grotto of Massabielle, a pilgrimage site where Catholic tradition holds that the Virgin Mary appeared to a peasant girl in 1858. Follow our li»»»
Pomegranate production rises 8% to 98,000 tonnes, export season starts Sept. 29
Tunis, Sept. 26 (TAP) - Tunisia’s national pomegranate production is expected to reach 98,000 tonnes in 2026, up 8% from 91,000 tonnes in 2025, despite a 15% decline in cultivated areas due mainly to climatic factors, according to the...»»»
UAE issues late-night fog alert
Drivers face Dh800 fines and black points for unsafe behaviour during fog alert The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) put out a fog alert this evening (Sep 26) Saturday, so if you are planning time on the roads, be careful. It tweeted: “There’s a chance of fog formation with a deterioratio»»»
Pope Leo XIV draws 800,000 worshippers in historic Paris mass on Champs Elysees
Pope’s landmark France visit stirs fervour, calls for peace and dignity Paris: Pope Leo XIV on Saturday celebrated an open-air mass in front of hundreds of thousands of faithful in Paris after riding in the popemobile along the iconic Champs Elysees to the cheers of huge crowds clutching French and»»»
PM Magyar confirms wealth tax from January as egg-throwing disrupts Szolnok rally
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar used the latest stop of his nationwide tour to restate several major government plans, including a new wealth tax, asset recovery and constitutional reform. His appearance in Szolnok was also briefly disrupted when an egg was thrown towards the stage. Magyar ad»»»
Lavrov Holds Press Conference After Speech at 81st UN General Assembly
The 81st session of the UN General Assembly opened in New York on 8 September, with the high-level general debate scheduled for 22–26 September and 28 September. Sputnik is live as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov holds a press conference after addressing the 81st annual UN General Assembly s»»»
Woman rescued and returned to Spain after alleged forced marriage in Pakistan, two arrested
Partner’s tip-off leads to rescue of woman in Pakistan and arrests in Spain Madrid: A woman who was allegedly deceived into travelling to Pakistan and forced to marry a cousin has been rescued and returned to Spain, police said on Saturday. Two men aged 41 and 45 were arrested at Barcelona airport »»»
Lavrov Outlines Path to Resolving Hormuz Crisis During UNGA Address
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia considers it a necessary condition for resolving the crisis to restore trust between Iran and the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday. "We consider it necessary to establish trust in relations between the Gulf»»»
Syria, Azerbaijan launch business council to boost trade and investment
Baku, Sep. 26 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar announced the formation of the Syrian-Azerbaijani Business Council during his participation at the head of a Syrian economic delegation in the second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum in Baku. In remarks at the forum, al-S»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling on the town of Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling on the town of Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon 26-09-2026 19:13 PM Latest News Urgent Ne»»»