OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has decided to cancel the release of its latest agentic model Astra 6.1 because it did not meet safety standards. Rival AI firm Anthropic, meanwhile, is dedicating a large majority of its IPO prospectus to laying out the risk factors associated with AI, according»»»

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Harrison Rolfes, Senior Research Analyst »»»

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Harrison Rolfes, Senior Research Analyst »»»

The French ​government will sell a record amount of bonds to investors next year as it faces a surge in Covid-era debt due for redemption and needing to be refinanced, the public debt management ​office ‌said on Tuesday amid mounting concern about France's surging public deficit and borrowing rates»»»

US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of tech bosses at the White House.  Ahead of his "superintelligence" luncheon, Trump launched a new AI-powered website for government services vowing not to stifle the technology's growth.  He also said he didn't want to work »»»

Motorists urged to slow down and follow variable speed signs amid dense fog Fog and reduced visibility are affecting parts of Abu Dhabi on Wednesday morning, with motorists urged to exercise caution. The National Centre of Meteorology issued a fog alert from 1am to 9am on September 30, warning of f»»»

Kuala Lumpur: The number of active enterprises in Malaysia increased 2.9 percent to 755,342 in 2025 from 734,089 a year earlier, official data showed on Tuesday. The services sector remained the largest contributor, with 595,137 active enterprises, accounting for 78.8 percent of the total, the Depa»»»

A journey shaped by opportunity, dream, commitment to help the next generation of talents Dubai: When British expatriate Daniel Hillier moved to the UAE in 2011, he was looking for a new experience, professionally and personally. 15 years later, his journey has taken him from the early stages of hi»»»

Mercury could still hit 45°C on Wednesday before gradual decline takes hold Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are set to gradually decline from Wednesday, with fog, mist and blowing dust forecast in parts of the country through the weekend, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). We»»»

Record US production reshapes global crude trade and strengthens Washington’s clout The United States has cemented its position as the world’s largest oil producer, with output rising sharply since the shale boom and reaching a new record high, according to Energy Institute data compiled by Our Wor»»»

Share: PHOTO- Turkey seizes jet from Iran’s Caspian Airlines over unpaid debt after passengers had already boarded HERE IS THE LATEST: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said he expects a formal response Tuesday from the U.S. to Tehran’s latest proposal for a ceasefire and the phased reope»»»

Council of Europe calls US a ‘valuable contributor’ as it exits GRECO WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from a top European anti-corruption watchdog as it forges ahead with plans to disengage from international and multilateral organisations that it accuses of exc»»»

Islamabad: Pakistan has confirmed its fifth polio case of 2026, with the latest case reported in the northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the country's polio eradication program said Tuesday. Pakistan recorded 31 polio cases in 2025, compared with an estimated 20,000 cases in the early 1990s. The»»»

Technology can transform learning, but it cannot replace the human connection Every generation carries a responsibility that cannot be outsourced: to prepare the next generation for the world that awaits them. Few professions carry greater significance in fulfilling that responsibility than teachin»»»

Athens: A rhinoceros skull at least eight million years old has been found in a town in Crete, the Greek news agency ANA said on Tuesday. It belongs to the "Dihoplus pikermiensis" species and dates back eight to 8.5 million years. The skull was found in the town of Sitia. Dihoplus pikermiensis are »»»

WASHINGTON: US Senate ​Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bid to require President Donald Trump’s administration to report to Congress on increasing violence in the occupied West Bank, including the deaths of American citizens. The procedural vote was the latest sign of friction between US Democrats »»»

Embassy, Consulate to select five young Indians for January event; here's how to apply Dubai: If you are an Indian expat in the UAE aged between 21 and 25, here is a chance to take part in a major global gathering of young members of the Indian diaspora. The Indian Consulate in Dubai has invited ap»»»

77-year-old put to death as Florida leads nation in executions this year STARKE, Florida: A 77-year-old Florida man was put to death Tuesday for his conviction in a deadly hammer attack on a woman decades ago, becoming the 16th person executed to date this year in the nation’s busiest death chamber»»»

Athens: Former Greek Deputy Minister for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Christos Triantopoulos has been referred to the Special Court for ministerial responsibility face trial on charges over the February 2023 Tempi train crash, which claimed 57 lives. The council accepted a recommendation by »»»

Egypt reaffirms unwavering support for Gulf security and regional stability CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed that supporting and safeguarding the security and stability of the Arab Gulf states is one of the constants of Egypt’s foreign policy, stressing the need to maintain f»»»

OpenAI will not release its latest artificial intelligence model, Astra 6.1, after internal tests found it fell short of safety standards, the maker of ChatGPT confirmed on Monday. The decision came ahead of a meeting of AI leaders at the White House Tuesday convened by US President Donald Tru»»»

From shawarma cravings to global dreams, Miss Universe India comes home to Abu Dhabi Dubai: When I arranged to meet Miss Universe India Kaziah Liz Mejo during her homecoming in UAE, the choice was between a coffee shop and a salad bar in Dubai Media City. I chose the latter, imagining that a beauty»»»

Lula and Bolsonaro clash over Our Lady of Aparecida in faith-fueled campaign Brazil's patron saint has become a political flashpoint as the predominantly Catholic country's leading presidential candidates make a last-ditch effort to court religious voters. Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has lashed out at»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s opposition chief early Wednesday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fear-mongering after he alleged that enemies may attack before October 27 elections. Netanyahu, who polls show is in a close race to hold on to power, has issued warnings in recent weeks to Iran, the m»»»

Puerto San Carlos, Mexico: Mexico's Pacific coast survived the onslaught of Hurricane Polo relatively unscathed, with AFP reporters reporting fallen trees and partially flooded streets but no serious injuries. Polo made landfall on Monday in the south of Baja California peninsula as a Category 3 hu»»»

WASHINGTON: The United States has sanctioned 10 individuals and entities, including some based in China, Hong Kong and Pakistan,saying they helped ​Iran procure weapons and components, the US Treasury Department said Tuesday. The sanctions are part of the Trump administration’s effort to isolate Ir»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The US Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted restrictions on the deportations of immigrants to countries that are not their own, while agreeing to hear the issue on its merits in December. The conservative-dominated high court granted an emergency request by the Trump administr»»»

Military escorts and rerouted tankers sustain Hormuz oil lifeline amid Iran pressure Gulf oil producers are moving far more crude through the Strait of Hormuz than many expected possible, using US Navy-backed workarounds to keep one of the world’s most important energy corridors operating despite I»»»

JERUSALEM: An Israeli minister came out in defense of French far-right politician Jordan Bardella on Tuesday, after an investigative website alleged that he had made antisemitic comments in 2013. Bardella, 31, is the de facto number two to the National Rally’s (RN) Marine Le Pen, and is tipped to b»»»

Stocks slip as surging Treasury yields overshadow retreat in oil prices US and European stocks traded mainly lower Tuesday despite oil prices retreating from a recent surge, as bond yields pushed higher and investors waited for key inflation data. The US 30-year Treasury yield touched 5.62 percent,»»»

Istanbul: Seven senior refereeing administrators were taken into custody in Istanbul on Tuesday, with Justice Minister Akın Gürlek confirming the detentions are tied to an ongoing probe into alleged manipulation of referee match assignments. Gurlek said on social media platform X that the detention»»»

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a written message from Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babis, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to develop them. The message was received by Secretary-General of the M»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and develop them. The message was received by Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin H»»»

Dr Al Ansari urged Iranian officials to take steps to distance themselves and the region from the conflict, stressing that the attacks constituted aggression against sovereign states. He said GCC states and other countries in the region had long called for a solution based on dialogue. “Qatar seeks»»»

Tunis, Sept. 29 (TAP) - Tunisia and Finland discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in border protection and benefit from Finnish expertise during a working meeting held at the Tunisian Embassy in Helsinki.Tunisian Ambassador to Finland Nabiha...»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) is preparing to welcome audiences to “Showtime! 2026: The Secret of the Garden’’, which will run from October 7 to 10 at the Pre-University Education Theater in Education City, with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) performing live alongside the »»»

Tribune News Network Paris For the fifth consecutive season, Qatar Airways and Paris Saint-Germain are once again rallying the entire Rouge & Bleu community in support of Pink October. Athletes, employees, supporters, and partners will join forces to raise awareness of breast cancer screening and t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Geekend, the region’s premier pop-culture event held by Doha Film Institute (DFI), returns from October 1 to 3 at the Geekdom Building in Lusail Boulevard, bringing together Qatar’s artists, creators, gamers and pop-culture communities for three days of creativity, connect»»»

QNA Doha Mada - Qatar Assistive Technology Center launched yesterday a digital platform for its Advisory Team for persons with disabilities and their families, offering a dedicated channel for participation in consultations on policies, services and initiatives related to persons with disabilities,»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a “morally binding” commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology. “They’re going to police themselves,” Trump said after the meeting tha»»»

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 30 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh and Governor of the Central Bank of Syria Safwat Raslan participated Tuesday in a high-level workshop bringing together Arab central bank governors and finance ministers on the sidelines of the 50th session of the Council of Arab Cen»»»

LONDON (AP) — A surprise decision by the U.K.'s counterterrorism police to release five suspects on bail during an investigation into a suspected bomb plot at a U.S.-operated air force base in England has deepened questions and uncertainty about the incident. Police confirmed Tuesday that no explos»»»

WASHINGTON: The Department of Homeland Security has tapped $20 million to pay for the campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump that have drawn widespread criticism from Republicans and Democrats as a blatant misuse of taxpayer dollars that likely runs afoul of anti-propaganda law. In a »»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s currency fell to a new record low on Tuesday, with traders in Tehran exchanging more than 2.5 million rials to the US dollar in a stark reflection of how the war in the Middle East has steadily eroded the Iranian economy. The latest decline came just 27 days after the rial hit its pr»»»

NEW YORK: Mayor Zohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage concerns from critics who see his steadfast denunciations of Israel as antisemitic. The strategy includes increased security funding for sy»»»

Geneva, Sept. 29 (SANA) Oman on Tuesday condemned the continued Israeli occupation of the Syrian Golan and repeated Israeli attacks on Syria, calling for respect for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Oman News Agency (ONA) quoted Oman’s Permanent Representative to the United »»»

King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco's first woman prime minister on Tuesday after her liberal-centrist party came out on top in a September 23 parliamentary election, the royal palace said. Her government is expected to make major investments linked to the 2030 FIFA Wor»»»

More than 100 Israeli settlers have staged a riot in the West Bank village of Jalud, burning Palestinian homes and vehicles and throwing stones at Israeli forces, after the Jewish state’s High Court ordered that Palestinian families the mob had targeted and evicted weeks earlier be returned to thei»»»

SOFIA: Greece is to return to Bulgaria the remains of one of the last tsars to rule the country before it was conquered by the Byzantine Empire, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced on Tuesday. Sofia has long sought the repatriation of the remains attributed to Tsar Samuel, who reigned fr»»»

Tunis, Sept. 29 (TAP) - Acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Slah Zouari met on Tuesday evening at the ministry, on the sidelines of the Austrian Minister for Economy, Energy and Tourism’s visit to Tunisia, with a high-level delegation...»»»