Gulf News 1m

Oman sets October 11 deadline for 2027 Hajj applications

Citizens and eligible residents can apply through Oman’s electronic Hajj system Muscat: Oman has opened registration for citizens and eligible residents wishing to perform Hajj during the 1448 AH season, corresponding to 2027. The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs said applications will »»»

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Al Manar 5m

Iran Sets Seven Conditions for US to Escape ‘War Quagmire: Rezaei

Tehran demands end to hostilities on all fronts, release of frozen funds, and lifting of naval blockade as prerequisites for renewed talks Iran’s top security official has announced that the Islamic Republic has conveyed seven conditions to the United States for the resumption of negotiations, warn»»»

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Gulf News 18m

MrBeast and global creators help transform village in Ghana

The project has delivered classrooms, clean water, school meals and a new health clinic Dubai: A campaign backed by the 1 Billion Followers Summit and MrBeast has completed a major development project in a rural village in Ghana’s Eastern Region, improving access to education, clean water, healthca»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks

Beijing: While AI researchers in the United States fret over out-of-control superintelligence wiping out humanity, Chinese policymakers have until now been more focused on immediate risks, from deepfakes to child safety. But the alarming hacking ability of top artifical intelligence models is leadi»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 30m

Hungarian activist reveals new details of questionable state funding awarded to pro-Orbán commentator

Molnár, an actor and activist who has expressed support for Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party, has been closely examining the NKA’s funding practices in recent months. He has repeatedly raised questions about grants awarded to public figures and organisations linked to Fidesz. According to documents prese»»»

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France24 35m

Pop star Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation “unjustifiable” amid controversy

Ed Sheeran called the situation in Gaza “catastrophic and unjustifiable” on Saturday, speaking out for the first time since a controversy erupted over his tour’s removal of US rapper Macklemore after he made pro-Palestinian comments. Pop star Ed Sheeran said Saturday the situation in Gaza is "unjus»»»

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Sputnik 37m

Russian Investigators Open Terrorism Case Over Ukrainian Attacks on Moscow, Moscow Region

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case into terrorism over Ukrainian drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in Moscow and the Moscow Region, Russian Investigative Committee spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko told Sputnik on Sunday. "A criminal case has been open»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Celebrities cannot join administrative staff of Kuwaiti Hajj campaigns under new rules

Media participation will be limited to accredited teams accompanying Kuwait’s Hajj mission Dubai: Kuwait has introduced new restrictions governing the participation of journalists, media figures and celebrities in Hajj campaigns, including a ban on using social media to commercially promote pilgrim»»»

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The Peninsula 43m

Asia spot LNG prices hit fresh 45-month high

Doha, Qatar: Asian spot liquefied natural gas prices hit a new 45-month high this week as disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East and strong South Asian demand ahead of winter continued to support prices and intensify competition with Europe, noted Al-Attiyah Foundation in its Weekly »»»

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France24 44m

Voting begins in German elections threatening fresh defeat to Chancellor Merz

Germans began voting Sunday in two closely watched state elections that could deliver fresh gains for the far right and far left, piling pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he struggles with low approval ratings and tensions within his governing coalition. Germans began voting Sunday in two st»»»

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Novinite 54m

Bulgaria to Raise €150 Million in New Domestic DebtOpinions

Bulgaria will offer another €150 million in government debt on the domestic market, with an auction for five-year government securities scheduled for September 28, the Bulgarian National Bank said. The new issue will carry the code BG 20 301 26 119 and have a maturity of five years. The auction wil»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US fears rapid escalation in Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh

Missile strike on Riyadh raises fears of fast-moving regional escalation Riyadh: The United States warned Saturday that hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. US Pr»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Four from four! Hungary’s chess team on a winning streak after perfect Olympiad start

Hungary’s open chess team continued its unbeaten run at the Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan on Saturday, defeating Israel to secure a fourth consecutive match victory. With three of the four games ending in draws, Benjamin Gledura’s game proved decisive. Hungary’s women’s team, meanwhile, suffered the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How RTA cuts Oud Maitha travel time from 20 to 5 minutes

Four bridges, two tunnels boost road capacity and connectivity across key Dubai corridors Dubai: Motorists travelling along Oud Maitha Road can now complete journeys in as little as five minutes instead of 20 after Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completed a major road development proje»»»

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Sana 1h

96 companies showcase products at Idlib Markets Festival 2026 in Syria

Idlib, Sept. 20 (SANA) The second edition of the Idlib Markets Festival 2026 since liberation opened Saturday evening at al-Tahrir Park in Idlib city, northwest Syria, with the participation of 96 companies across 160 exhibition booths. Festival director Hamdo Harmoush told SANA that the event prov»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar highlights mediation as key pillar of its foreign policy

Doha, Qatar: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva H E Dr. Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah affirmed that the role the State of Qatar plays in the field of mediation reflects a well-established approach in its foreign policy, built on prioritising dialogue »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Japanese Emperor Naruhito opens Asian Games

Nagoya: Japanese Emperor Naruhito declared the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 officially open at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium yesterday. The ceremony, also attended by Empress Masako, Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino and International Olympic Committee President Kirsty C»»»

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Arabfinance 1h

Egypt’s Pharmaceutical Localization: From Import Substitution to Export Ambition Arab Finance For Information Technology

Egypt is intensifying its pharmaceutical localization drive as part of a broader strategy to strengthen healthcare resilience, reduce reliance on imports, and ease pressure on foreign currency reserves. With global supply chain disruptions exposing vulnerabilities in access to essential medicines, »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar steps up efforts to drive digital business and e-commerce growth

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has introduced a new e-commerce licence allowing eligible businesses to conduct approved commercial activities through their own websites, in a move aimed at supporting the growth of the digital economy and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. In a post on »»»

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Arabfinance 2h

Cairo Compass: Egypt's Stability Is Real, But Its Composition Matters Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: In an economy where headline stabilization can obscure underlying pressures, understanding what sits behind the numbers is becoming increasingly important for businesses and investors. In this interview with Arab Finance, Nada Massoud, Founder and CEO of Cairo Compass, discusses the i»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Aquatic Research Centre strengthens food security drive

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Aquatic Research Centre is playing a growing role in strengthening the country’s food security by increasing local fish production, supporting private aquaculture projects and replenishing marine stocks, with around 64,000 young seabream recently prepared for release into Qatar»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Back to school in Gaza: UAE campaign distributes bags and stationery as new term begins

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 distributes school bags and stationery to Gaza pupils Gaza: The UAE has launched a new education campaign in Gaza, distributing school bags and stationery to pupils as the new academic year begins after a “catastrophic” year for education in the enclave. The campaign, »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

First Asian Games gold goes to Japan as China's 13-year-old Yu lights up pool

Nagoya, Japan: The first gold medal of the 20th Asian Games was won on Sunday by host nation Japan as a 13-year-old swimmer from China started in blistering form on the opening day of the multisports extravaganza. Japan's Takumi Hojo won the men's individual triathlon in Gamagori city near Nagoya w»»»

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Arabfinance 3h

EGPC records 63 oil, natural gas discoveries in FY2025/26 Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) recorded 63 new oil and gas discoveries and refined around 28 million tons of crude oil during fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, meeting the domestic market’s petroleum product needs, as per a statement. The discoveries comprised 48 oil find»»»

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Gulf News 3h

'What will happen to us?' US-led tech hub leaves Philippine tribe in limbo

The Philippines earmarks 1,620 hectares in New Clark City for an AI data centre parts hub Capas, Philippines: Tribal leader Petronila Munoz walked across the sweeping Philippine grasslands she has called home for generations, uncertain about its future, as a sprawling tech hub for a US-led initiati»»»

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Gulf News 4h

AI 'warning shots' focus Beijing on national security risks

AI agents acting without oversight 'would rank very high' among Beijing's biggest concerns Beijing: While AI researchers in the United States fret over out-of-control superintelligence wiping out humanity, Chinese policymakers have until now been more focused on immediate risks, from deepfakes to c»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Beyond Wynn: Marjan’s bigger plan for Ras Al Khaimah tourism

Marjan says RAK is on track for recovery as major tourism projects advance Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah is pressing ahead with its tourism expansion despite the disruption caused by the regional conflict, with Marjan Hospitality expecting the emirate to return to pre-conflict tourism numbers in 2027 as Wy»»»

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Gulf News 4h

90-year-old woman stabbed to death near Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Police charge 47-year-old man known to victim with domestic violence murder Sydney: Australian police charged a man on Sunday for allegedly stabbing a 90-year-old woman to death near Sydney's Bondi Beach. Emergency services were called around 5:15 PM (0715 GMT) after a reported stabbing on Chambers»»»

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The Budapest Times 4h

Orbán drops the mask: ‘national resistance’ and a seven-point plan to retake power

The time for national resistance has come, patience is over, goodwill is over, every unilateral gesture is over — the gauntlet must be picked up and the fight must be joined, the president of Fidesz declared in a speech at the Kötcse gathering of the party's intellectual circle, based on an audio r»»»

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The Budapest Times 4h

Government kills motorway deal, files criminal complaint against Fidesz-era oligarchs

The government will terminate the contract concluded on the motorway concession, will file a criminal complaint, and criminal proceedings will be launched, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced at a government press conference in Budapest. Péter Magyar stated that, based on the facts and the minist»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’

Pop star breaks silence after backlash over Macklemore’s removal from his tour Philadelphia: Pop star Ed Sheeran said Saturday the situation in Gaza is "unjustifiable," following a wave of criticism that he had failed to back his opening act who was booted from the tour after making pro-Palestinian»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Island hotspots Maldives, Seychelles, Sri Lanka feel the Middle East travel shock amid airspace closures, cancellations

Maldives says Middle East disruption hit Western arrivals as island spots seek recovery Dubai: Island nations, including the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Seychelles, are counting the cost of a disrupted Middle East travel corridor, as fewer international tourists make their way through the Gulf to some »»»

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Gulf News 5h

From 47°C heat to overnight fog: What to expect across the UAE this week

Liwa is forecast to reach 47°C on Sunday, while Abu Dhabi hits 44°C and Dubai 42°C Abu Dhabi: Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 47°C in parts of the UAE on Sunday, with humid conditions expected overnight and a chance of fog or mist forming across some coastal and inland areas, particul»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

DR Congo expands Ebola vaccination to Ituri, over 3,700 people vaccinated

Kinshasa: Ebola vaccination was expanded Saturday to Ituri Province, the epicenter of the outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with more than 3,700 people having received the Ervebo vaccine in the country. The latest phase comes with the launch of a vaccination study known as»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Iran sends US 7 conditions for talks, awaits Trump response

Qatar conveys Tehran’s terms as Iran separately outlines three demands to end the war Dubai: Dubai: Iran has conveyed seven conditions to Washington for the start of negotiations, its top security official said on Saturday, opening a potential diplomatic path even as President Donald Trump weighs w»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Why do we put our working lives on display?

Social media has turned everyday visibility into something we value and pursue A short video of a teacher in class pops up on my TikTok feed. Centred in the horizontal frame, with a whiteboard behind her, she answers students’ questions, corrects their mistakes and explains basic English grammar. S»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Egyptian mission discovers rare rock-cut tombs dating to late New Kingdom in Nile Delta

Cairo: An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a number of rock-cut tombs dating to the late New Kingdom (1550-1069 BC) at the Tell el-Yahudiya archaeological site in Qalyubia province, north of Cairo, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said Saturday. The tombs feature differ»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Houthis target Riyadh for first time in latest escalation: Why attacks are raising alarm as US stays out

US holds back as fighting spreads and pressure mounts across two vital shipping routes Dubai: The widening Houthi conflict entered a more dangerous phase on Saturday after the Iran-backed group targeted Riyadh with a ballistic missile, bringing the confrontation directly to the Saudi capital even a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Northern Qatar’s biggest furniture and building materials store opens in Al Khor

DOHA: Northern Qatar has a major new destination for furniture, building materials and home shopping with Ansar Gallery officially opening its new Al Khor showroom. Positioned as the biggest furniture and building materials store in northern Qatar, the new destination brings together an extensive s»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Ethiopia launches smart building tech training base

Addis Ababa: The Ethiopia Luban Workshop officially launched its new smart building technology training base in Addis Ababa on Saturday. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Liu Xiaoguang, minister counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia, said the establishment of the training base is a concrete s»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Prateek Suri broadens Maser Group’s global ambitions through Emarald

DOHA: In a region where construction cranes have become almost as familiar as skylines, the building materials business is emerging as an important beneficiary of the Gulf’s continuing investment cycle. It is into this market that Maser Group is making its latest move with Emarald, a venture focuse»»»

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France24 9h

French outpost off Canada in the spotlight as Macron hosts Carney on symbolic visit

President Emmanuel Macron embarked Saturday on a symbolic visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland, where he hosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The first-ever visit by a Canadian prime minister to the French archipelago in the North Atlantic»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Glittering ceremony marks Asian Games’ opening

Agencies Tokyo The 20th Asian Games officially got underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a spectacular opening ceremony on Saturday that welcomed athletes from across Asia. Japanese Emperor Naruhito declared the Games open, with hammer throw Olympic champion Murofushi Koji and his father Shigenobu,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Electronic registration for Hajj 1448 AH opens today

QNA Doha Electronic registration for those wishing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the year 1448 AH begins on Sunday via the official Hajj portal (hajj.gov.qa) and will continue through October 20. The Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf)»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

QF launches second BilAraby annual gathering

Tribune News Network Doha The secondedition of the BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026, organised by Qatar Foundation’sBilAraby initiative under the theme ‘With Our Ideas, We Build’, began at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) in Doha on Saturday. The gathering brings together senior dignitaries, a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

FDOQ honoured for exemplary leadership

FDOQ honoured for exemplary leadershipDarlene Regis The Filipino Dentists Organization Qatar (FDOQ) has been recognised for its contribution to professional excellence and leadership during the 49th Founding Anniversary Celebration of the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) Malabon–Navotas Dental C»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

Medical fitness certificate Must for Hajj registration

In a statement issued on Saturday, the department added that registration is open to Qatari citizens aged 18 and older, with the option to include up to three companions in a single application. For residents and citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, applicants must be at least 45 y»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

Oman’s AMTUR Gold & Diamonds expands into Qatar with opening of its 14th branch

Tribune News Network Doha Leading Oman-based jewellery and bullion brand, AMTUR Gold & Diamonds, has marked another important milestone in its growth journey with the opening of the 14th branch in Qatar on September 6, 2026. The expansion into the Qatari market represents an important step in AMTUR»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

Qatar is a trusted mediator, active partner in multilateral action system: Dr. Al Muftah

QNA Doha Qatar’s pivotal role in mediation reflects a well-established approach in its foreign policy, built on prioritising dialogue grounded in trust and peaceful solutions, and belief in the importance of keeping communication channels open even in the most complex crises, Permanent Representati»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

Qatar Charity to participate in 81st session of UNGA

Tribune News Network Doha The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) will bring world leaders, international organisations, civil society and other stakeholders to New York for a high-level week of dialogue on some of the world’s most pressing challenges.Taking place at a time»»»

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