A village name was only clue as Gaya man spent 3 days tracing elderly pilgrim’s family Dubai: When an elderly Punjab pilgrim who struggled with memory lost his way in Amritsar and somehow ended up more than 1,200km away in Bihar, he had little to help him find his way home. He could barely explain »»»

On 30 August, an agreement was signed resolving long-standing disagreements which had disrupted Libya’s electoral process for almost five years. According to the UN officers and diplomats who oversaw the deal, this is the spring of Libyan democracy. Talk to Libyan activists, or politicians across t»»»

Air power has repeatedly failed to defeat the group, while a ground war carries huge risks Dubai: Years of bombing by some of the world’s most powerful militaries have failed to defeat Yemen’s Houthis. Now the Iran-backed militant group is advancing again, seizing strategic territory along the Red »»»

Focus is on vocational training, digital skills, AI to support Syria’s education rebuild Dubai: A communications and education advisory group is expanding its work into Syria, seeking to apply lessons from the UAE’s public-private education model to a country facing a major shortage of schools, tea»»»

Hungary’s Great Plain is facing an increasingly severe water crisis, threatening the livelihoods of farmers across the region. A new documentary explores how changing agricultural practices and restoring the landscape’s ability to retain water could help communities adapt to prolonged drought. The »»»

Dementia affects nearly one million people in Hungary, including patients, relatives and carers, while research suggests that up to 45% of dementia cases could potentially be prevented or delayed. Ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day on 21 September, experts have warned that families bear much of the bur»»»

Stockholm: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) participated in the FISU World Forum 2026 in Östersund, Sweden, held under the theme "Active Body, Healthy Mind: How impactful Sport can be at universities.” The forum brought together students, university sports leaders, academics, an»»»

White House correspondents for CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Saturday were blocked from entering the US president's office and residence a day after President Donald Trump announced he was banning the three media outlets for what he called "fake news" coverage. News organisations and press freedom gr»»»

“I want GERB to return to where it was. The party should return to the conservative principles on which it was founded in 2009 — zero deficit, support for entrepreneurs, and rejection of populism,” GERB leader Boyko Borissov said in Burgas, adding that in recent years GERB itself had also participa»»»

Economic growth should be the basis for redistributing funds, rather than an increase in public debt, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said at a briefing at the Albena resort complex. Borissov attended the “New Minds” training session with young people from the party's local structures. Speaking to repor»»»

First chairperson of Dubai Students Council launched by KHDA to represent UAE Dubai: Emirati student Moza Ahmed, chairperson of Dubai’s first Students Council, has been selected for the inaugural Global Youth Council Fellowship, where she will represent the UAE among an elite group of youth from ar»»»

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 comments. The singer, who had previously maintained an apolitical stance, brok»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in women's T20 international cricket on Sunday as India crushed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the Asian Games semi-finals with fellow opener Shafali Verma hitting her maiden hundred. Mandhana scored 37 off 19 balls with five fours and two six»»»

Hezbollah Commemorative event in the city of Nabatieh on Sunday honoring those who were elevated to martyrdom during the ‘Al-Asf al-Ma’kul’ battle in recognition of their sacrifices and to perpetuate their memory. The event was attended by MP Ali Fayyad (member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc»»»

Pay attention to the stories you can’t stop thinking about says Fatima Al Dhaheri As the Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries brings together creatives and industry professionals to explore the evolving landscape of storytelling and content, Image Nation Studios is contributing to the program»»»

Several explosions have been reported in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, disrupting flights and triggering air raid warnings amid escalating hostilities with Yemen’s Houthis. Saudi authorities sent emergency alerts early on Saturday warning residents of a “hostile aerial threat” and urging them to rem»»»

Iran has conveyed its peace terms to the US through Qatari mediators, the country’s top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, has said, arguing that it is in America’s interests to accept them. The 60-day period provided under the US-Iranian memorandum of understanding to negotiate a settlement expired»»»

China has condemned the latest expansion of US sanctions against Russia, including potential tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy, vowing to take “all necessary measures” to safeguard its national interests. US President Donald Trump signed the sweeping legislation on Friday. Amo»»»

“The only thing we discussed was how a mountain can be protected with few people and new technologies. Sofia Municipality has absolutely nothing to do with the security of Vitosha Nature Park,” Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev told reporters when asked to comment on the issue of security at the park and »»»

Brussels, Sept. 20 (SANA) Europe could face costs of up to €600 billion over the next decade to close its widening artificial intelligence infrastructure gap as AI adoption accelerates, intensifying efforts to expand computing capacity and reduce dependence on foreign technology. European Central B»»»

Tickets are on sale now at Dh70, with free entry for under-18s, students and over-60s Dubai: Twenty years after it was first announced, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi finally has a date, a price and a booking page. The museum opens to the public on Friday 11 December 2026, and tickets went on sale this month»»»

Parliament speaker says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until Iran’s rights are recognized and US commitments are fulfilled Iran’s messages and conditions have been explicitly conveyed to the United States through intermediaries, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday, stressing »»»

Pay attention to the stories you can’t stop thinking about says Fatima Al Dhaheri As the Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries brings together creatives and industry professionals to explore the evolving landscape of storytelling and content, Image Nation Studios is contributing to the program»»»

Paris, France: Two Germans were arrested Saturday after they stuck two paintings on a wall of the hall that hosts the Mona Lisa in Paris's Louvre museum, police sources said. The two men used sticky tape to stick the two paintings -- measuring 30 by 40 cm -- in the hall where visitors flock to see »»»

Initiative seeks to connect Ibn Sina’s enduring medical legacy with modern healthcare The modern global healthcare system is confronting unprecedented challenges, from the emergence of new infectious diseases and the growing burden of chronic noncommunicable diseases to environmental instability an»»»

Washington, Sept. 20 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he would form a new “AI Force” and appoint an artificial intelligence czar as he continued to defend the rapidly developing technology amid growing calls for stronger safeguards. Trump compared the proposed AI Force to the Space »»»

Toronto, Canada: It took years for Tenzing Norgay to secure his place in history as the man who, alongside New Zealander Edmund Hillary, first reached the summit of Mount Everest. And it has taken far longer for the story of his feat to be memorialized in film. "I don't know why it took so long to »»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said in an interview on Nova TV on Sunday that the Petrohan-Okolchitsa murders case is one of the major crimes not only of the year, but perhaps of the entire decade. "It is therefore right for us to ask, now that we have received some answer as to who the perpetra»»»

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»»»

Rich tributes paid to 41-year-old Rashid Hospital nurse and mother of three from Kerala Dubai: Dozens of nurses from hospitals across the UAE gathered in Dubai on Saturday afternoon to say a final goodbye to Soumya Augustine, an Indian expat nurse from Kerala who died after a long, silent battle wi»»»

Marcos ordered an investigation into the shooting at Banga National High School The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Sunday it supports a proposed Joint School Safety Task Force that would audit security at public schools, after a shooting at a South Cotabato high school left three dead, inclu»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Bulgaria plans to acquire more than 10 anti-drone systems, with the final number depending on the funding available, following a meeting of the Security Council at the Council of Ministers convened by Prime Minister Rumen Radev. Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said negotiations had already begun »»»

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»»»

Dar es Salaam: Ten lions have been found dead in a suspected poisoning incident at Tanzania's UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area, according to the authorities. "The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) regrets to inform the public that ten (10) lions were found dead on 18 September»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The School Health Program & Services Department at Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has concluded the Back-to-School Campaign for the 2026-2027 academic year. The campaign was implemented over 12 days, from August 30 to September 10, 2026, under the theme “Healthy Bodies Build St»»»

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»»»

The lions were found dead in the Ndutu area of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Dar Es Salaam: Ten lions have been found dead in a suspected poisoning incident at Tanzania's UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area, according to the authorities. "The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carry out widespread detentions of local Palestinian citizens in the village of Al-Mughayir, northeast of Ramalla»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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, »»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of the BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026 begun yesterday under the theme ‘With Our Ideas, We Build’ at Multaqa (Education City Student Center). The gathering brings together senior dignitaries, alongside thinkers, creators, and experts from various sectors, to discuss w»»»

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»»»

US President Donald Trump has decided to change his plans and return to the White House from his country retreat at Camp David on Saturday rather than Sunday. "The White House has updated President Trump’s schedule. He’s now set to return to the White House this evening from Camp David," reporters »»»

The body cameras will document transactions and strengthen transparency and accountability The Philippines' Bureau of Immigration (BI) will equip all immigration officers assigned at airports with body-worn cameras that record audio by the end of October 2026, as it investigates the attempted depar»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The largest drone attack on Moscow and the neighboring region has been repelled, more than 1,600 UAVs have been intercepted across all defensive lines since Saturday, with 450 of them stopped as they approached the capital, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said. "The most massive enemy dron»»»