Tajikistan’s new chapter in Ibn Sina’s medical legacy
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»»»
Major changes to Kuwait army law: 90-day discipline cap, new recruitment rules
New law raises maximum liberty-restricting disciplinary penalty from 60 to 90 days Dubai: Kuwait has raised the maximum period for a disciplinary punishment restricting a member of the armed forces’ liberty from 60 days to 90 days, part of an overhaul of the country’s nearly six-decade-old army law»»»
Content creator jailed for one year over videos promoting polyandry and polygamy
Police said videos promoted polyandry, polygamy, childbirth without recognised parentage Cairo: A Cairo court has sentenced a female content creator to one year in prison with labour over social media videos that authorities said promoted polyandry, polygamy and childbirth without recognised parent»»»
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»»»
Justice Minister Says Further Answers Expected in Petrohan Investigation
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
PNP backs school safety task force with DepED, DILG after South Cotabato school shooting
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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 »»»
Bulgaria Tightens Security at Ammunition Sites, Plans More Anti-Drone Systems
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 »»»
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»»»
Ten lions die in suspected poisoning at Tanzania wildlife reserve
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»»»
PHCC concludes back-to-school campaign
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»»»
Ten lions found dead in suspected poisoning at Tanzania reserve
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) »»»
Israeli occupation forces carry out widespread detentions of local Palestinian citizens in the village of Al-Mughayir, northeast of Ramallah - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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, »»»
14,782 arrested and more than 12,600 deported in Saudi residency and labour crackdown
Authorities arrested 14,782 people during joint inspections carried out from Sep 10 to 16 Dubai: Saudi Arabia deported 12,635 people found in violation of residency, labour and border security regulations over the past week, as authorities continued nationwide inspection campaigns, the Ministry of »»»
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»»»
Qatar Foundation launches second BilAraby gathering
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»»»
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»»»
What happened inside NAIA to prompt fast-tracked deployment of body cams for immigration officers?
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»»»
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»»»
Man throws wine at Hungarian PM Péter Magyar during harvest festival – VIDEO
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar was targeted by a man who threw wine at him during a visit to a harvest festival in Szekszárd on Saturday. Magyar shared footage of the incident on Facebook and accused the man of being an Orbán supporter, responding to the confrontation with a sarcastic remark»»»
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»»»
8-year-old among two electrocuted to death near Ganpati Pandal in Mumbai's Lalbaug
Doctors declared the 8-year-old girl Raghni Ghanshyam Yadav dead upon arrival Mumbai: A tragic incident marred the Ganesh festival celebrations in Mumbai’s Lalbaug area after an electric shock near the pandal left two people dead and four others injured early on Sunday, officials said. An 8-year-ol»»»
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»»»
Six French nationals to face trial in Iraq over alleged IS links
Cases come as thousands of suspected Islamic State members are transferred from Syria Baghdad: Six French nationals are due to stand trial in Iraq on Sunday, as the country assumes responsibility for prosecuting thousands of suspected Islamic State group members. Iraq's prisons, already packed with»»»
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»»»
Fill ‘er up: how diesel owners will get their government top-up
The detailed regulations governing the subsidy for diesel-powered vehicles were published in the Magyar Közlöny on Friday evening. The government is providing a 20,000-forint subsidy to private individuals who use a passenger car powered exclusively by diesel with a maximum output of 110 kilowatts.»»»
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»»»
Chinese robots dance their way to America's Got Talent finale
Their journey to the finale marks a major moment for the Chinese team Chinese dancer Wu Yufei and his team of robots have danced their way into the finale of the hit US television show America’s Got Talent. The unusual act has attracted attention with a mix of tightly synchronised dance routines, a»»»
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 »»»
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»»»
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»»»
Lebanon blasts Israeli burning of Mays al-Jabal hospital calls it a ‘barbaric’ act and “war crime” – Ya Libnan
Share: National News Agency reported that the Israeli army set fire to the Mays al-Jabal Governmental Hospital in the Marjeyoun District. Israeli forces set fire to the Mays al-Jabal Governmental Hospital in southern Lebanon on September 18, 2026. The facility, located in the Marjayoun district, ha»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
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»»»
China advances lunar spacesuit, bed rest research for 2030 moon landing mission
Tianjin: China has advanced its push for a crewed moon landing by 2030, with its lunar spacesuit and a bed rest experiment for long-term space stays both progressing, the country's astronaut center said on Saturday. The development of China's moon-landing spacesuit Wangyu, meaning "gazing into the »»»
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»»»
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,»»»
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»»»
Somali orphans sweep top three prizes in Qatar Quran Competition
Tribune News Network Doha Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has hailed three Qatar Charity-sponsored Somali orphans after they swept the top three places in the international “Rofaqa” category of the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Quran Competition. The event, held recently in Qatar, dre»»»
MFEC gives young talents a bigger stage to shine
Darlene Regis Young talents in Qatar are being given a bigger platform to develop their skills, build confidence and pursue their ambitions as MFEC Street Dance Qatar revamps its full-time programmes. The expanded programme is designed for young people who want to take their passion beyond casual t»»»