JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a co-operative, safe and inclusive framework for artificial intelligence (AI) use among BRICS countries, local media reported Sunday. The South African Broadcasting Corporation, citing Ramaphosa's remarks at the 18th BRICS Summit »»»

AMMAN — Jordan and Amman Chambers of Commerce Chairman, Khalil Haj Tawfiq, said on Saturday that an upcoming Jordan-EU Investment Conference is a key milestone in advancing economic relations between the Kingdom and EU nations, and forging deeper economic partnerships that go beyond the scope of tr»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Securities Commission (JSC), with support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), launched recently an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Code for listed companies, aimed at strengthening corporate governance, sustainability and resilience and enhancing Jordan’s»»»

Tehran raises costs for Washington as widening conflict creates fresh bargaining power Dubai: Iran is blockaded, heavily sanctioned and under enormous economic pressure. Yet after months in which Washington appeared to be tightening the screws, Tehran may have found a way to claw back leverage — by»»»

Hainan HAIKOU: More than 31,000 people have been evacuated from at-risk areas in south China's Hainan Province as persistent heavy rain battered parts of the island. As of 750 p.m. Sunday, 31,564 people had been relocated, though no major disasters were reported, according to the provincial committ»»»

Granite-built mosque unearthed during fourth excavation season in Baha Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has discovered a mosque dating to the first century of the Islamic calendar at the Al Maallamah site in the southwestern Baha region, shedding new light on the Kingdom’s early Islamic ar»»»

As AI leaders warn that the technology is advancing faster than our ability to control it, Donald Trump has dismissed some of those concerns as exaggerated. On FRANCE 24, AI philosophy professor Raphaël Millière said this summer's real-world AI security incident shows the risks are no longer hypoth»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed critics of artificial intelligence (AI) who warned firms to slow down development, branding them "negative" forces. The comments came soon after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced his company will not go public this year, citing safety concern»»»

Russia is fighting to ensure that every nation has equal access to medicines, food, energy, and the opportunity to receive an education and use the latest technologies, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. The President sent a video address to the participants of the International Youth Festival.»»»

Riyadh: Qatar swimming champion Nada Mohamed Wafa has been elected Chairperson of the Athletes Committee of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) at the Association's General Assembly meeting in Taif, Saudi Arabia, attended by representatives of its member countries. Wafa's election refl»»»

More than 70,000 people have fled their homes in Yemen after Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched an offensive to seize the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with many escaping to Aden and around 1,400 crossing into neighbouring Djibouti. The UN and IOM warn the new displacement wave is worsening an already dire»»»

Staff at public broadcaster Radio France began a two-day strike on Sunday over the appointment of Charles Sapin, deputy editor-in-chief at far-right weekly Valeurs Actuelles. Unions accuse Sapin of promoting far-right ideas ahead of next spring's presidential election, while manageme»»»

The BRICS summit in New Delhi ended with a joint declaration calling for greater Global South influence in global governance and urging restraint in the Middle East. The gathering also served as a platform for one-to-one diplomacy, with leaders holding a series of bilateral meetings aimed at easing»»»

Russian forces have continued striking railway infrastructure facilities in western Ukraine used to transport military cargo from Europe, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Sunday. "Strikes continue on railway infrastructure facilities in the western regions of Ukraine used to transport mi»»»

Doha: The sixth edition of the Seashore Phoenix Games 2026 is witnessing strong participation in its women’s competitions, which began today and continue until tomorrow at Aspire Ladies Hall. More than 150 female athletes are taking part in the competitions according to the media relations speciali»»»

Hungarian shoppers are becoming more cautious about ordering from Temu, Shein and AliExpress after new EU customs rules made low-value purchases from outside the bloc more expensive. PwC Hungary says shopping habits are already shifting, while some European marketplaces are beginning to benefit. Th»»»

Iran is set to meet Gulf states in Oman on Monday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz Dubai: Diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz, fresh attacks in the region and disruptions to energy supplies are among the latest developments as the Iran war continues. For UAE residents, the key areas to watc»»»

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DOHA: Qatar Foundation's AI-powered digital assistant, BOTaina, has earned five Gold Awards at the 2025 MENA Stevie Awards – an achievement that highlights QF's expanding abilities in digital innovation. BOTaina was recognized for its excellence in AI innovation, strategy, implementation, and techn»»»

Leaders reaffirm deep-rooted ties as Jordanian monarch arrives in Abu Dhabi King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan arrived in Abu Dhabi today on a fraternal visit to the UAE. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah»»»

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Oman's consulate in Mumbai warns hospital and intensive care costs can be high Dubai: Oman has urged its citizens travelling to India, particularly students, to obtain comprehensive health insurance covering their entire stay amid an increase in cases requiring medical treatment and hospital care. »»»

Vratsa Mayor Kalin Kamenov Saturday identified education, agriculture and high technology as key areas for expanding cooperation with China. He spoke to the Bulgarian News Agency after he took part in an official Bulgarian delegation to China. According to Kamenov, during talks with representatives»»»

Doha, Qatar: HEC Paris, Doha will host an online information session on its Executive MBA programme on Tuesday, September 22, offering professionals an opportunity to learn more about the programme and its approach to leadership development. The session, titled "Lead with Impact: Discover the HEC P»»»

UAE presidential adviser says deterrence gives diplomacy credibility and strength Dubai: A meeting, which was held between Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reflects the UAE's approach of combining deterrence with diplomacy»»»

The video showed the sedan blocking a narrow road as the BFP truck struggled to pass LTO suspends driver's license, flags vehicle after sedan blocks fire truck responding to emergency The Philippines' Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered the driver and registered owner of a black sedan to e»»»

"As you may recall, South Africa, along with a number of other African countries, participated in the peace mission to Russia and Ukraine. Our main message was that we would like to resolve the conflict through negotiations and achieve a peaceful solution," South African President Cyril Ramaphosa s»»»

Tunis, Sept. 13, 2026 (TAP) - The Tunisian financial and banking system is preparing for the effective launch of the new financing mechanism based on interest-free (0%) "honour loans", starting from October 1, 2026, after finalising all...»»»

New Delhi, Sept. 13 (SANA) Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed creating a new insurance mechanism and a joint grain market initiative among BRICS countries, as he called for stronger economic cooperation within the grouping. Speaking at the concluding session of the 18th BRICS summit in New D»»»

New Delhi, Sept. 13 (SANA) Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed five initiatives to strengthen BRICS cooperation in artificial intelligence, trade and investment facilitation, the digital industry, smart manufacturing and talent development. Speaking on the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit in N»»»

A rejected waiver puts fresh pressure on the heart of the $185 billion Tata empire Dubai: India’s central bank is said to have rejected Tata Sons Pvt.’s plea to get a waiver from a regulatory rule that requires it go for a public listing. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app »»»

Prince Albert II of Monaco has praised Budapest and the new World Athletics Ultimate Championship after attending the event in the Hungarian capital, describing the opening night as a successful experiment in making athletics faster and more engaging. Prince Albert spoke to Hungarian newspaper Blik»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) and the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), has announced the inclusion of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the National School Vaccination Campaign. The objective i»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Richard Roeill, former New York Firefighter and 9/11 First Responder. His testimony reframes the legacy of September 11th not as a historical event confined to a single day, but as living history. The former New York City firefighter describes an anniversary th»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will reaffirm the “sovereignty of nations” on a visit on September 20 to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory in the North Atlantic, the Élysée Palace announced on Sunday. The symbolic trip comes after US President Don»»»

Raqqa, Sept. 12 (SANA) Visitors to the first “Hala Madrasati” (Hello My School) festival in Raqqa praised the variety of products and competitive prices, saying the event helped families purchase school supplies in one place and ease financial pressures. Visitors told SANA that competition among ex»»»

Moscow: Three-way negotiations with Ukraine and the United States on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II could take place in October, the Kremlin said on Sunday, according to Russian media. "We do not rule out such a possibility; we are talking about the foreseeable future," Kremlin s»»»

The French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticising a US vote at the UN General Assembly in a move that should clear the way for the new French ambassador Aurélien Lechevallier to take up his post in Washington. The French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticizing »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described BRICS as a key driver of global economic growth as the group’s 18th summit enters its second and final day in New Delhi. Addressing the BRICS Outreach/BRICS+ session on Sunday, Putin said international interest in the group “continues to grow,” arguing»»»

Swedes are heading to the polls Sunday for a general election that will either bring a far right party into government for the first time or shift the country back towards the liberalism it has long been known for. The centre-left opposition holds a narrow lead over the ruling right-wing bloc »»»

Tunis, Sept. 13, 2026 (TAP) - Two new scientific studies conducted by Tunisian researcher Najla Ben Ameur of the Water Research and Technologies Centre (CERTE) have demonstrated that biochar produced from olive residues and blue crab shells offers...»»»

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Doha, Qatar: ​The Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Primary Health Care Corporation, has announced the inclusion of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the National School Vaccination Campaign, with the aim of ensuring earl»»»

NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Sunday the financing of 123 BRICS projects worth almost $40 billion through the New Development Bank a good result, but noted that financing needs are much higher. "The task of further strengthening the potential of the BRICS New Deve»»»

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA) The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announced the signing of an agreement to establish the Ebla submarine cable linking Syria and Cyprus, moving the project into the implementation phase as part of efforts to modernize Syria’s international connectivi»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on the BRICS group of emerging economies to play a “more effective” role in defending national sovereignty and upholding the principle of non-use of force at the current critical time. Addressing the 18th BRICS Plus Summit, Pezeshkian warned that the effec»»»

Toronto: On a recent morning, Francine Piché sat at her desk in a city on the western end of Lake Ontario and began writing a farewell note. She had already registered her opposition to President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Canada in other ways. Trips to the U.S. were out. So was her Amazon sub»»»

Shenzhen forum will connect Chinese investors with opportunities across key Dubai sectors Dubai: Chinese companies looking to expand into the Middle East will be presented with opportunities across artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, fintech, advanced manufacturing, logistics and digital in»»»

Sydney: People who feel strongly attached to well-known fast-food and sugar-sweetened beverage brands may have poorer overall diets, despite nutrition warnings, a new study suggests. The study found that psychological loyalty to fast-food brands was a strong predictor of people's saturated fat and »»»