Doha: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) organized the inaugural basketball coaching workshop on Sunday. The event, held in collaboration with the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) and physical education teachers at public schools, was intended to hone coaching skills and identify dev»»»

Iranian authorities on Sunday shut down the French Language Centre (CLF) in Tehran, alleging the French embassy-linked institute conducted "illegal acts that violated diplomatic conventions" and "abused its status as a language training facility". Iranian authorities on Sunday announ»»»

NEW YORK: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced the launch of Doha Investment, a dedicated investment platform established to accelerate Qatar’s next phase of economic growth. He made the announcement at the Qatar Economic Fo»»»

Russia is completing its three-day vote for the Duma this Sunday – the first since its large-scale invasion of Ukraine. The election was organised for the first time also in the Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia, and it was marked by Ukrainian drone strikes at various areas - mainly Moscow. Deta»»»

Polling is underway in the German capital Berlin and the largely rural state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for regional elections. Both elections are seen as a test for Germany's centre-right Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He has already scheduled a crisis meeting and decided to skip this week's UN »»»

New York: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced on Sunday the launch of Doha Investment, a dedicated investment platform established to accelerate Qatar’s next phase of economic growth. His Excellency made the announcement at»»»

NAGOYA: Qatar opened its medal account at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, on Sunday as Abdulrahman Moustafa claimed the silver medal in the men's 60kg kumite event. Moustafa finished second after losing 8-0 to Kuwait's Abdullah Shaaban in the final. The Qatari fighter produced a strong cam»»»

Heavy reliance on AI, staff cuts, and rushed targeting procedures contributed to a US missile strike on an Iranian girls’ school in Minab, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing officials involved in a Pentagon investigation. On February 28, two Tomahawk missiles hit the Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary »»»

Khartoum: A gold mine collapsed in northern Sudan killing at least 10 people and injuring 21 others, two survivors told AFP on Sunday after overnight rescue efforts. Shafts of the Awny mining area near Sudan's border with Egypt collapsed on Saturday. By Sunday morning "10 bodies had been recovered »»»

Italy to curb full-face veils, limit foreign students and require parents to learn Italian Italy is preparing measures that would ban full-face coverings in schools and limit the number of foreign students in individual classes, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday. Speaking at an annual ga»»»

Tirana International Airport is facing record passenger traffic as Albania continues to attract growing numbers of international visitors, with around 9.2 million travelers processed during the first eight months of the year, according to Albanian officials. Managing the growing flow of passengers »»»

Winter clouds expected from mid October, with rain more likely later in autumn Dubai: Autumn will begin astronomically in the UAE at 4.05am on Wednesday, September 23, ushering in a gradual fall in temperatures and an increased chance of rain as the country moves towards winter. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, »»»

Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia continues to intensify. On Saturday morning, a fire broke out near Riyadh's main airport after Houthis said they launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia. On the ground in Yemen, Houthi rebels are pushing east in their fight against Sa»»»

The Israeli filmmakers behind the documentary NAZA may have received a standing ovation at the Venice film festival, they have been facing violent threats to their lives and citizenship at home in Israel. A month ahead of crucial elections, the film profiles anonymous military sources who speak abo»»»

The US cautioned against a rapidly escalating situation in Yemen after Houthi rebels carried out a missile attack on the Saudi capital. In recent weeks, the Iran backed militants have also seized large portions of Yemeni territory following clashes with Saudi-backed government forces. The US is a v»»»

From protests against rising fuel prices in Syria to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s EU charm offensive to Quito’s wildfires and Céline Dion’s return to the stage, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking pictures. »»»

The US has warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could rapidly escalate. It comes after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. The Houthis' lightning offensive seized swathes of Yemeni territory in recent weeks and has left »»»

DOHA: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani affirmed that the well-established and expanding strategic partnership between the State of Qatar and the United Nations stems from Qatar's commitment to active participation as a memb»»»

Tunis, Sept. 20 (TAP) - The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers an opportunity to strengthen intra-African trade and develop value chains across the continent, enabling African economies to diversify their markets and sources of...»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump proposed on Sunday converting the planned Triumphal Arch in Washington, DC into a military complex capable of housing drones and snipers. "At the strong request of the United States Military, and for National Security purposes, I have agreed to convert t»»»

The death of the producer has brought grief to the Sivaji Ganesan family Santhi Narayanasamy, the eldest daughter of veteran Tamil actor Sivaji Ganesan, died at the age of 72 in Chennai on Sunday following an illness. The death of the producer has brought grief to the Sivaji Ganesan family, with me»»»

It’s the world's biggest sporting event, held every four years – the 20th edition of Asian games is starting in Japan. Organisers came under pressure even before competition began… as thousands more athletes and officials registered to take part than initially expected. Story by Charlotte Lam.»»»

Hungary’s previous government committed the state to at least HUF 5 trillion in additional motorway concession costs, citing the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine, according to Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy. In a statement published on Sunday, he questioned why taxpayers »»»

Three-month course equips recruits with advanced policing and emergency skills The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has graduated 202 trainees from the 49th Police and Security Qualification Course, organised by the Police Qualification Department in Al Ain, as part of its ongoing efforts to p»»»

Single mother to an eight-year-old son, Mistry was travelling home after duty A 34-year-old IndiGo cabin crew member and mother of a eight-year-old child died after a car travelling on the wrong side of the road crashed into the vehicle she was travelling in Mumbai, according to reports. Kainoor Mi»»»

JAKARTA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a written message to President of the Republic of Indonesia HE Prabowo Subianto, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and develop them. The message was handed over by Ambassador of the Stat»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, pertaining to bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them. Secretary-Genera»»»

Residents pushed stranded truck off tracks moments before passenger train arrived Dubai: A truck driver died after suffering a medical emergency as residents raced to push his stranded vehicle off railway tracks moments before an approaching passenger train in Egypt’s northern Dakahlia governorate,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a written message from HM King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, pertaining to bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them. Secretary-General of the Ministry of Fore»»»

US issues travel warning as Saudi intercepts missile and Iran hardens Hormuz stance Tensions across the Middle East remained high on Sunday after Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh. The developments prompted a fresh US travel warning, while Iran maintaine»»»

Jakarta: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a written message to President of the Republic of Indonesia HE Prabowo Subianto pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and develop them. The message was handed over by Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Ind»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Khatam al-Anbiya Warns US, Regional Allies: Any Aggression Against Iran Will Trigger ‘Sustained, Effective and Painful’ Attacks 20-09-2026 »»»

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His grandchildren’s questions reignited his passion for learning, leading him to IGNOU At 85, former soldier Lal Chand Godara has completed his Master’s degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and is now considering pursuing a PhD or a law degree. A resident of Sirsa in Haryana, »»»

Pro-bono advice on multiple cases offered at walk-in session; no appointment required Dubai: Worried about an online scam, a suspicious bank transaction or the misuse of your Emirates ID? Indian expats in Dubai and the Northern Emirates can now get free legal guidance, with no appointment needed. T»»»

Republic of Korea will allow AI researchers to fulfill their military obligations at large corporate laboratories from 2027, reopening a route closed for 14 years. But strict eligibility rules have left companies seeking fewer places, raising questions about the initiative’s reach. Four companies —»»»

Imran Khan’s sister detained for 30 days ahead of PTI’s September 27 nationwide protest Dubai: Protests and sit-ins could cost Pakistan around Rs120 billion every day, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warned on Sunday, describing fresh political disruption as “self-inflicted pain” at a time when»»»

Damascus, Sept. 20 (SANA) Gold prices held steady in the Syrian market on Sunday compared with the previous day, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s latest bulletin put the selling price of 21-karat gold at 16,550 Syrian pounds ($135.66) per gram, whil»»»

Doha, Qatar: Computer-generated AI character Tilly Norwood was answering a question during an interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan and actor Tom Conti, when she surprised them both by suddenly switching from English to Cantonese. Norwood was speaking about her upcoming film 'Misaligned' on 'Pier»»»

Hungary’s defence minister, Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, has raised questions about an unusual military purchase originally linked to King Charles III’s 2023 coronation. The gift never reached London, but the Hungarian army still paid millions of forints for it. The minister now wants to know what happe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Jet fuel prices have seen a 90% increase since the beginning of the year, but Qatar Airways has not yet passed on the rise in costs to customers, said the Qatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Ali Al-Khater. Al-Khater was speaking about the impact of the spike in oil and jet fuel prices on air»»»

Saudi Arabia backs multilateral cooperation, peace and responsible AI at UNGA Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah said Saudi Arabia’s participation in the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to engagin»»»

Military aircraft, naval vessels and fireworks headline nationwide celebrations Dubai: Saudi Arabia will stage airshows, naval displays, military parades and fireworks across the Kingdom to mark the Kingdom's 96th National Day, with celebrations culminating in fireworks over nine cities on Wednesda»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 20, 2026 (TAP) - A Tunisian economic delegation will travel to Algiers, Algeria, on September 22-24, 2026, at the initiative of the international section of the Tunisian Confederation of Citizen Enterprises (CONECT International), in...»»»

Three members of a family have been arrested in Budapest after defrauding through an illegal gold-buying business elderly people out of hundreds of millions of forints. Police say one victim was given a drink that caused him to lose consciousness, while another was tricked into signing away a prope»»»

DOHA: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi received, separately on Sunday, copies of the credentials of Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Qatar, HE Elpidoforos Economou, and Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to Qatar, HE Twaib Abdullah Ali.»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemn in the strongest possible terms the Houthi group's targeting of Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a ballistic missile, as well as its attempted targeting of civilians and civilian assets in the cities of Bish, Taif, Farasan and Yanbu. T»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi received, separately on Sunday, copies of the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Qatar, HE Elpidoforos Economou, and Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to Qatar, HE Twaib A»»»