Doha, Qatar: To close Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Sidra Medicine has marked two significant milestones in paediatric cancer care, following the introduction of two specialized therapies for children with high-risk neuroblastoma. Sidra Medicine’s Paediatric Haematology and Oncol»»»

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Thursday he would present "heroism" awards to four Israelis who helped overpower a flydubai co-pilot and prevented him from crashing the plane they were on. "You put yourselves at risk to save others and prevented a terrible disaster. Today, the whole world saw t»»»

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Thursday announced June 30 as a new deadline for armed factions to turn over their weapons to the state, following the end of the U.S.-led coalition's mission in the country. "October 1 is considered a serious beginning to address the issue of weapons outside st»»»

Mumbai-born pilot saves 174 lives despite severe injuries in cockpit struggle Dubai: A Dubai-based Indian pilot with flydubai is being hailed as a hero after a rare and frightening security scare in the skies. He was injured in a violent confrontation on the flight deck of a Wednesday flight from D»»»

Report reinforces the UAE’s position among the world’s most competitive urban destinations Competition among global cities to attract capital, companies and talent is no longer driven solely by the size of an economy or the strength of its infrastructure. Increasingly, it is about what a city offer»»»

Six out of nine of the most popular AI chatbots routinely exposed user input to third parties, new European research reveals. Multiple chatbots disclosed sensitive user data to advertising companies through trackers – a piece of code used to identify and target users on the web with customised adve»»»

Paris: As the prestigious Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend, under the long-standing sponsorship of the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC), prepares to anchor the global racing community in Paris, today’s opening fixture takes place at Saint-Cloud. The annual Purebred Arabian Horse Sale, o»»»

Copenhagen: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced yesterday that he had left the team’s training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters that the striker would be dropped for their next match. Ronaldo had been due to train with his team-mates at the Parken stadium in Copenhage»»»

Edufair helps students choose the right degree and build career-ready skills The world is an eternally curious place, which means its study can take you through some of the most interesting courses there are. For most of us though, following our passions largely start on the beaten path. A bachelor»»»

Hungary’s smart retail revolution has reached supermarket scale, with Szeged opening what is being presented as the country’s first staffless supermarket. The new Coop Szeged store on Temesvári Boulevard operates as a conventional shop during staffed hours before switching to an automated mode, all»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour begins its 10th season today, with a packed opening round at the indoor arena of the Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation and high hopes for another competitive campaign. The opening round runs until October 3, marking a decade of »»»

NEW YORK: Iran has denied a report that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered its delegation to the UN General Assembly to leave the US immediately after negotiations on an agreement to end the war reached an impasse. Axios reported that Rubio asked members of the Iranian delegation to leave th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced the launch of its annual breast cancer awareness campaign, emphasising the vital importance of early detection. Under the new slogan, “Your strength begins with screening,” this initiative aims to encourage women across Qatar to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Aamal Company, one of the region’s leading diversified companies, announced that its subsidiary, Legend Trading and Distribution, has signed a distribution agreement with Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. to distribute Marshal tyres in Qatar. The agreement supports Legend’s strategy to diversify it»»»

It is planned to build three gerontology centers for older people in Kyrgyzstan by 2030. State Secretary Arslan Koichiev said this in a message marking the Day of Older Persons. According to him, the development of social services for older people, the creation of conditions for active ageing and t»»»

Police officials from across Asia discuss trust, prevention, policing in the digital age Dubai: Police and crime-prevention officials from across Asia gathered in Abu Dhabi to exchange ideas on community policing, public trust, and new approaches to building safer communities. The discussion has ta»»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has announced the launch of its new ‘A Year’s Salary on Us’ campaign, designed to encourage and reward customers who transfer their salaries to the Bank. Customers who transfer their salaries and obtain financing will have an exceptional opportunity to win an amount equivalent to »»»

Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank announces that effective September 30 2026, Fahad Al Khalifa will conclude his tenure as Group Chief Executive Officer and transition to the role of Advisor to the Chairman. AlRayan Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Usman Ahmed as its new Group Chief Executive»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar added another silver medal at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday as Mohammed Al-Rumaihi and Ray Bassil finished runners-up in the mixed team trap event, while beach volleyball duo Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan reached the semi-finals. The silver took Team Qatar’s meda»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation working to expand access to quality education and economic opportunities, is partnering with renowned New York jewellery house David Webb at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026 to support children who remain ex»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s non-hydrocarbon gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q2 2026, sustaining its growth despite the disruptions to trade routes and global supply chains resulting from regional escalation. This performance highlights the resilience of the non-hydro»»»

Bipartisan Bill to Block Chinese Cars Faces Post-Election Roadblock WASHINGTON: Legislation to permanently ban the sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States stalled out on Wednesday as senators struggled to seal an agreement, virtually guaranteeing that the bill will have to wait until after th»»»

The deal will boost business links, share expertise and create opportunities for companies Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Ann Arbor SPARK, a leading economic development organization in Michigan, United States, to strengthen cooperation in trade»»»

Doha, Qatar: Beijing stands ready to work with Doha to advance their strategic partnership to new heights, Ambassador of China H E Cao Xiaolin said yesterday as the Chinese Embassy marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Speaking at a reception attended by the»»»

ARAR: A conjunction of the moon and the Pleiades star cluster could be seen in Saudi skies on Wednesday, an astronomical event traditionally associated with what is known locally as Qiran 19 and the start of the cooler Al-Wasm season. According to Saudi Press Agency reports, the alignment has long »»»

In line with an order from the President of Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services has built a new 570-seat school building in Bishkek’s Dordoi residential area, next to secondary school No. 94. With two-shift schooling, the building will accommodate m»»»

El Salvador will hold presidential elections on February 28, 2027, the electoral tribunal said Wednesday, opening the way for President Nayib Bukele to seek a third term after constitutional changes removed presidential term limits. Bukele has drawn praise for sharply reducing gang violence but fac»»»

Arab Finance: Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched the Poland-Egypt Express (PEX), a new weekly shipping service aimed at strengthening trade connectivity between the Baltic, Northern Europe, and Egypt, according to a statement. The new service will complement ONE’s existing Levant Express (LEX»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council hosted Undersecretary of the Ministry of Municipality H E Eng. Ali bin Mohammed Al Ali, for the fifth episode of Podcast AlTanmiya. The episode discussed the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen the country’s food security system and supply chains, the project»»»

Street choirs offer Russians solace amid anxiety and political repression When 20-year-old Muscovite Artyom Allabut stumbled on videos of Russian street choirs, he got goosebumps and decided to join one, finding a sense of togetherness and escapism. At a time when public gatherings in Russia are st»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has driven significant digital growth in Qatar, resulting in the registration of 130 startups, generating over QR178m in revenue, and more than QR316m in raised capital, according to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). The Ministry, on its X platform»»»

Japan raises income and language requirements for permanent residency seekers Japan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls. Under new rules that will come into effect in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will host the sixth edition of the Recycling Towards Sustainability Conference and Exhibition 2026 on October 6 and 7 at Raffles Doha, bringing together government entities, private-sector institutions, companies, experts and specialists to discuss the latest developments in wast»»»

Brazil and India aim to expand Mercosur trade pact for broader market access Milwaukee: Brazil and India are moving towards substantially expanding the existing India-Mercosur preferential trade agreement, with the two sides completing work on terms of reference that could pave the way for negotiat»»»

Abu Dhabi will host the 2026 UN Water Conference from 8 to 10 December 2026 Abu Dhabi– One hundred young people from 75 countries, selected from more than 2,000 applicants, will prepare over the next two months to contribute to the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, the Arab Youth Center (AYC) a»»»

Ecuador: Fishermen along Latin America's Pacific coast are reeling in half-empty nets as ocean warming aggravated by El Nino causes tuna, anchovies and other top catches to migrate to cooler waters. From Ecuador and Peru in South America, to Panama and Guatemala in Central America, some skippers ha»»»

LONDON: The leaders of Israel and India hailed Indian pilot Smit Machchhar as a hero for saving passengers after he was stabbed by his colleague in an alleged attempt to crash a flydubai plane on Wednesday. Passengers on the flight reached Israel safely on Wednesday after customers and crew foiled »»»

She wanted outings and travel, but her husband preferred a quiet life at home Sharjah: A Sharjah woman sought divorce after becoming frustrated by her husband's reluctance to leave the house for outings, recreation or travel, according to a case shared by Dr Radhia Hassan Al Raisi, Director of the »»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a "damn good" AI chatbot, but it quickly drew attention for contradicting some of his contentious political claims. A day later, however, it stopped answering some political questions. "Hello, America. Whatever you need fr»»»

LONDON: The leaders of Israel and India hailed Indian pilot Smit Machchhar as a hero for saving passengers after he was stabbed by his colleague in an alleged attempt to crash a flydubai plane on Wednesday. Passengers on the flight reached Israel safely on Wednesday after customers and crew foiled »»»

The Operation Purifying Fire has reached the highest circles of the "Fidesz mafia" within a few months, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Wednesday on his Facebook page. In a video message, the prime minister said that the court had on Wednesday ordered the arrest of Miklós Seszták (KDNP), a»»»

Gulf News relaunch in Abu Dhabi to expand coverage with more journalists on the ground From today, Gulf News is doing something we have wanted to do for a long time: bringing Abu Dhabi even closer to the heart of how we cover the UAE. We have covered the emirate since Gulf News was launched in 1978»»»

Bloggers specializing in religious issues are required to comply with the law. Now, anyone disseminating information about religion online must obtain a special certificate. Nurgazy Kyrgyzbaev, a chief specialist at the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations, said on Birinc»»»

More than half of Ukraine's F-16s are stuck in "maintenance limbo," according to a Western source cited by the Wall Street Journal. At the current rate of operations, Kiev could exhaust its remaining aircraft by the end of the year.Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway promised roughly 110 »»»

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced the creation of an autonomous warfare command. "First, today at my direction, we are announcing the creation of an autonomous warfare command, or AUTO WARCOM, a new four-star combatant command with service-like authorities built to scale auton»»»

Uzbek writer Hamid Ismailov has been included in a list of possible candidates for the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, media reports say. The list also mentions such internationally renowned authors as Haruki Murakami, Margaret Atwood, Salman Rushdie, David Grossman, J.K. Rowling and Stephen King. »»»

Kyrgyzstan will join the CIS interagency expert network on the recovery of illegally transferred assets from abroad. The decision was made at a meeting of the Coordinating Council of Prosecutors General of the CIS member states, which includes Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, R»»»

The Federal Reserve's watchdog on Wednesday found no grounds for a criminal referral over a roughly $1 billion cost overrun on renovations to the central bank's Washington buildings, while faulting project oversight. The findings prompted President Donald Trump to renew his call for former Fed chie»»»

Court’s action means the Senate's Sept. 23 ruling remains in effect Manila: The Philippine Supreme Court has dismissed three petitions challenging the Senate’s interpretation of the voting threshold for convicting Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial, clearing the way for the procee»»»

The biopharmaceutical company Promomed has received a registration certificate in Kyrgyzstan for Tirzetta, a drug intended for the treatment of obesity. Vedomosti reported. The drug’s active ingredient is tirzepatide. It is a first-in-class dual agonist of GLP-1 and GIP receptors; this mechanism al»»»