Gulf News 2m

You made AI photos, from Ghibli to the 80s. But what did it cost the planet?

Why billions of tiny queries add up to a big climate question for ChatGPT and peers Last year, social media was awash in Ghibli images. Users animated their photos in a manner that was debatably similar to Miyazaki's profound and whimsical works. And then this year, along came the denim jackets. Ev»»»

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Gulf News 8m

dnata CEO sees Dubai travel demand fully turning around in Q1 2027 as cargo posts ‘mega growth’

Passenger bookings are rising as dnata sees cargo surge amid Hormuz disruption Dubai: dnata expects Dubai's travel market to see a “complete turnaround” in the first quarter of 2027, as the Emirates Group-owned air services company sees early signs of a recovery in bookings and passenger spending f»»»

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France24 25m

Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca, calls it a 'red line'

Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Houthis on Wednesday of launching an attack on the holy city of Mecca, which the Iran-backed rebels denied. Saudi Arabia, a US ally which has been the target of large-scale Houthi strikes since early September, declared Mecca a “red line” as it slid deeper into the»»»

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France24 26m

US announces charges against five alleged agents for Russia over assassination plots

The US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday charges against five alleged Russian intelligence agents accused of recruiting a global network to conspire attacks and carry out assassinations by order of the Kremlin. The suspects remain at large. The US Department of Justice announced charges Tu»»»

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Gulf News 30m

When infrastructure becomes a battleground: The geopolitics of global logistics

Trade routes once chosen for cost and efficiency are shaped by security and risk A century ago, Soviet economist Nikolai Kondratiev proposed his theory of long economic cycles, each lasting approximately 40 to 60 years. According to the theory, each wave is associated with a technological revolutio»»»

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Gulf News 45m

UAE has loved anime and manga for decades: Now it's starting to make its own

Crunchyroll, Boss Logic and Sandstorm Comics on anime and manga's rise in the Middle East Dubai: For decades, anime in the Middle East has meant one thing: watching something made somewhere else. That's beginning to change. At this year's Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) in Abu Dhabi, three v»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years

Supporters decry ‘catastrophic’ ruling as Hague court hands down long prison terms THE HAGUE, Netherlands: Kosovo’s former President Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of war crimes committed during the war for independence from Serbia in 1998-99.»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

Hezbollah failed in ousting PM Salam. Lebanon parliament renewed its confidence in his government – Ya Libnan

Share: The Lebanese Parliament renewed its confidence in the government of PM Nawaf Salam with 68 votes in favor, 12 against, and two abstentions. Just before the vote of confidence was held, Hezbollah’s “Loyalty to the Resistance” parliamentary bloc members walked out of the chamber. Key Highlight»»»

Gulf News 1h

Egypt's Sisi rejects Palestinian displacement in Abbas meeting

Sisi vows Gaza residents will not be forced into exile as war threats grow Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi rejected on Wednesday any plans for Palestinian displacement, hours after Israel's defence minister said the army would "finish the job" in Gaza and remove Palestinians. During a visit»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump threatens EU over 'hostile' Canada 'associate member' plan

Von der Leyen’s Canada overture sparks Trump warning over ‘hostile’ EU move US President Donald Trump threatened late on Wednesday to cut trade with the European Union (EU) after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect a da»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Women should not have to prove how much they can endure

Real progress means removing barriers, not simply celebrating women for overcoming them During my years in humanitarian and development work, I learned that strength rarely reveals itself through grand gestures. More often, it is found in the quiet decisions women make every day: to rebuild after u»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Ferrari sees Middle East driving habits working in favour of first EV

Young buyers, shorter drives and appetite for tech could work in Ferrari Luce’s favour Dubai: Ferrari believes the Middle East could prove particularly well suited to its first fully electric car, with shorter everyday journeys reducing one of the biggest concerns buyers typically associate with EV»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iran tightens security as shops shut on Mahsa Amini anniversary

Businesses across western Iran closed as security forces deployed in Kurdish cities Iranian security forces tightened their presence across western cities on Wednesday as shopkeepers closed businesses and workers stayed home to mark the fourth anniversary of the death of Mahsa “Jina” Amini, whose d»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Rare footage captures humpback whale grieving stillborn calf off Australian coast

Sydney: A female humpback whale has been documented apparently grieving her stillborn calf off the Australian coast, according to new research published Thursday that provides rare insights into marine mammal emotions. The footage, taken off Australia's Gold Coast last year, shows a female humpback»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump demands 1% US interest rate after Fed delivers first hike in three years

US president says America has world's strongest credit as Fed raises rates to 3.75%-4% US President Donald Trump has renewed his demand for dramatically lower interest rates, saying the Federal Reserve should cut its benchmark rate to 1% or less, hours after the central bank raised borrowing costs »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Journalist Valeria Veleva Leaves Iotova-Valchev Nomination Committee over Petrohan Case Data Controversy

Journalist Valeria Veleva announced on Facebook that she was leaving the Nomination Committee of the Iliana Iotova - Kiril Valchev presidential ticket on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Democratic Bulgaria (DB) slammed the release of personal data of vulnerable people in the Petrohan killings case. »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

AI helps Japan's convenience stores create new dessert flavours

Tokyo: Fears that advanced artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity have dominated global headlines, but in Japan the technology is being used for a sweeter purpose -- developing never-before-seen convenience store desserts. For customers tired of the usual egg sandwiches and rice balls, maj»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Why rare earths are becoming the 'new oil' — but with a huge difference

China’s factory edge turns rare earths into a new geopolitical choke point The global race to secure rare earths is accelerating after Chinese suppliers halted some shipments to US customers, underscoring a vulnerability that governments have spent years trying to eliminate. Some Chinese rare-earth»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Al Rayyan secure thrilling 4-3 win over Al Faisaly

Tribune News Network Doha Al Rayyan survived a spirited second-half fightback from Saudi club Al Faisaly to secure a thrilling 4-3 win in their AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 Group C opener at the Ahmad BIn Ali Stadium on Wednesday. The Qatari side looked in control after taking a 3-1 lead at the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

CNN Creators debuts new flexible, state-of-the-art Doha studio this week

Tribune News Network Doha CNN’s multiplatform programming initiative, CNN Creators, will this week unveil its state-of-the-art facility within Media City Qatar, in Doha. The new space will open up the full range of production capabilities for CNN Creators, which has been broadcast from a temporary »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Fever not the enemy: What every parent should know about antibiotics, sepsis

Tribune News Network Doha A high temperature is one of the most misunderstood symptoms in medicine and fever is a sign the immune system is switched on and working, according to Dr. Manu Sundaram, Attending Physician, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Sidra Medicine. On the occasion of World Sepsis D»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Ministry celebrates World Ozone Day, felicitates ‘Best Illustrated Short Story’ competition winners

Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, the ministry represented by the Chemicals and Hazardous Waste Department celebrated World Ozone Day 2026. Observed annually on September»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Ministry of Culture wins Global Innovation Institute accreditation

QNA Doha The Ministry of Culture has achieved a new institutional milestone, with the This Is Qatar encyclopaedia receiving Innovation Endorsement - Tier 3 accreditation from the Global Innovation Institute (GInI), the third and highest level of endorsement.The recognition reflects the encyclopedia»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Solar power push: Renewables see a rise in hydro-dependent Bhutan

Thimphu, Bhutan: Engineer Rinzin Galley stands on a platform overlooking a former military shooting range on the outskirts of Bhutan's capital, Thimphu. Today, the site is home to a gleaming field of solar panels. With abundant waterways, Bhutan has long relied on hydropower to meet its electricity»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Sheikha Hind calls for global coalition to advance social development through sport at QF-Wilton Park Dialogue

West Sussex: Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, has called on international sporting, government, policy, development, and civil society leaders to join a global coalition focused on harnessing sport as a driver of social development at a high-lev»»»

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RT 5h

Russian war with Europe would be ‘very short’ – Lavrov

Russia would make short work of European nations if they decided to attack it, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. Some European nations, including Germany, Poland, and the Baltic states, have increasingly claimed that Russia could target NATO territory in the next few years, urging more milit»»»

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RT 5h

John Mearsheimer: Ukraine War Will Be Settled on the Battlefield

American political scientist John Mearsheimer has claimed that the Ukraine conflict can’t be resolved diplomatically because the two sides’ goals remain irreconcilable and it will ultimately be settled on the battlefield. Mearsheimer made the remarks during a visit to Moscow in an interview with Fy»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar Central Bank hikes rates

DOHA: The Qatar Central Bank announced an increase in its deposit interest rate (QCBDR) by 25 basis points to 4.10 percent, following an assessment of the State of Qatar's current monetary policy. QCB said in a post on X that the Monetary Policy Committee decided to raise the lending rate (QCBLR) b»»»

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France24 5h

Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé falsely accused of lying about his age

During a Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton, social media users started spreading rumours that 20-year-old Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé is older than he claims to be. The rumours gained such proportion that the youth club where he trained decided to post photos of Yalcouyé thro»»»

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France24 5h

LGBTQ 'a threat to Erdogan's ideal of a strong, masculine state', expert says

Turkish courts have jailed more LGBTQ activists and supporters, raising to 62 the number remanded in custody following a weekend crackdown, a legal rights group said on Wednesday. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Koen Slootmaeckers, Reader in International Politics at City St George's, Universi»»»

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RT 6h

Pentagon says Iran tried to steal spy drone

The US military says it has attacked two boats that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) allegedly used in an attempt to seize an American drone. Iranian media previously reported that several fishermen were missing following a US attack off the coast of the southern port city of Kargan »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Tennessee National Guard Chief Receives Bulgarian Defence Ministry Award

Major General Warner Ross, Adjutant General for the Tennessee National Guard, has received the Bulgarian Defence Ministry's Badge of Honour, First Class. The distinction was presented to him in Sofia on Wednesday by Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov, the ministry's press centre said. The award »»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Journey of May El Nahrawy: From pharma sales representative to nation brand builder

May El Nahrawy is Founder and Chairperson of The Marketing House, a former Board Member of the Egyptian Junior Business Association, and former Advisor for Marketing at the Alexandria Governorate. She specialises in nation branding, healthcare events, and export marketing. In Egypt, where history m»»»

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Sana 6h

Syria, KSrelief discuss boosting cooperation, opening Damascus office

Damascus, Sept. 16 (SANA) Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Qutaiba Kadish met with Naif al-Shammari, director of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) office in Syria, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and coord»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE interest rates rise to 3.9%. What it means for mortgages, loans and savings

Higher rates may affect mortgages, new loans and savings, depending on your bank Dubai: Interest rates are moving higher again in the UAE after the Central Bank raised its base rate by 25 basis points to 3.9%, following the US Federal Reserve’s first rate increase since 2023. Get updated faster and»»»

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Al Manar 7h

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry summons the Indian Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad and lodges a protest over “Indian Navy provocation” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry summons the Indian Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad and lodges a protest over “Indian Navy provocation” 16-09-202»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 7h

President Iotova Discusses European Issues, Human Rights and Security with Council of Europe, EU Officials in Strasbourg

Visiting Strasbourg on Wednesday, Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova held meetings with senior officials of the Council of Europe and the European Union, discussing the reform of the Council of Europe, human rights, the EU's future budget, security, migration and European connectivity. Iotova held m»»»

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Daily News Egypt 7h

Abeer Sabry: I seek roles that leave a lasting impression on audiences

Against the backdrop of the Hurghada Youth Film Festival, Egyptian actress Abeer Sabry – who was a member of the jury for its fourth edition – spoke to Daily News Egypt about her latest projects, artistic ambitions, and enduring dreams. In an extensive interview, she discussed her vision of cinema,»»»

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Tanjug 7h

Vucic: Preservation of peace, stability crucial for Serbia

BELGRADE - In a public address following a Hague-based court's convictions of war criminals from the so-called "Kosovo Liberation Army", Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday evening preservation of peace and stability was crucial for Serbia, but that the first-instance ruling did no»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Dramatic helicopter rescue saves horse trapped deep in muddy Spanish marsh

Emergency crews use helicopter in unusual rescue after animal becomes stuck in mud Dubai: Spanish emergency crews carried out an unusual rescue operation after a horse became trapped in a muddy marsh and was unable to free itself. The animal had become partially submerged in thick mud, leaving resc»»»

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Jordan Times 8h

Agriculture minister, Lebanese counterpart discuss boosting agricultural trade, cooperation

AMMAN — Agriculture Minister Saeb Khreisat and his Lebanese counterpart Nizar Hani on Wednesday discussed ways to strengthen agricultural cooperation and expand agricultural trade between Jordan and Lebanon.The two ministers stressed the importance of closer coordination in the agricultural sector »»»

RT 8h

Merz cancels UN trip amid election loss and sinking approval

German Chancellor Freidrich Merz has reportedly canceled his planned trip to the UN General Assembly in New York, as his political future hangs in the balance after a landslide loss to the right-wing AfD in state elections.Merz was scheduled to travel to New York next week, where high-level meeting»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Qatar Forum for Authors holds seminar on role of place in literary works

Doha: The Qatar Forum for Authors, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, held a literary seminar on the memory of place on Wednesday. Led by writer Badriya Hamad Al Marikhi, the seminar examined the role of place in literary works and how the built environment can evolve into an identity and a l»»»

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RT 8h

The Fiedler Dare: Germany’s politicians never lie, they say

Berlin has officially blamed a murky drone incident at the Leipzig-Halle airport on Moscow. However, as unbiased observers agree, the German authorities have not published any actual evidence to back up this accusation. Instead, they have relied on unsubstantiated claims and what seems to be the sy»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Sheikh Hamdan meets first graduates of Dh1.1 billion scholarship, hails Emirati future leaders

New Emirati graduates poised to power Dubai’s knowledge economy and D33 agenda Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, met with the first cohort of graduates fr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Featuring more than 560 events, Qatar Tourism launches Qatar Calendar 2026-2027

DOHA: Qatar Tourism announced the launch of the Qatar Calendar 2026-2027, which includes more than 560 events, with the participation of about 780 partners, and offers a comprehensive package of diverse events and activities that meet all interests, and bring together families and friends from all »»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Failure to vaccinate animals against infectious disease can carry up to one year imprisonment, QR200,000 fine

Doha, Qatar: Animal owners in Qatar must report suspected cases of infectious, epidemic or zoonotic diseases within 24 hours under a new animal health law published in Issue 17 of the Official Gazette for 2026. Under Law No. 12 of 2026 regarding animal health, owners who suspect an animal is infect»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 9h

Journalist Valeria Veleva Leaves Iotova - Valchev Initiative Committee over Petrohan Case Data Controversy

Journalist Valeria Veleva announced on Facebook that she was leaving the Initiative Committee of the Iliana Iotova - Kiril Valchev presidential ticket on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Democratic Bulgaria (DB) slammed the release of personal data of vulnerable people in the Petrohan killings case. »»»

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Gulf News 10h

Watch: Snake falls on man carrying child at Maharashtra waterfall

Terrifying moment caught on camera as snake lands on man carrying a small child Dubai: A family outing at a popular Maharashtra waterfall turned terrifying when a large snake suddenly fell from above and landed on the shoulder of a man carrying a small child. The frightening moment, reportedly film»»»

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Al Manar 10h

Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in Beit Yahoun, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in Beit Yahoun, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 16-09-2026 18:58 PM Latest News Urgent News Israel»»»