TUNIS, September 21, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia will host the fourth edition of the International Energy Transition Fair (SITE 2026) from October 1 to 3, under the theme “Investment and Innovation to Accelerate the Energy Transition.” The event is...»»»

The Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest has once again presented its works in Indonesia. The exhibition is hosted by the Antara Gallery of Photo Journalism at the ANTARA Heritage Center in Central Jakarta. The exhibition promo could be seen ahead of the opening on one of Jakarta’s large»»»

DOHA: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) announced on Monday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a $20 billion strategic partnership, leveraging the investment capabilities of both parties across public and private markets. The strate»»»

DOHA: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) has announced key details for the upcoming fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum, set to take place from October 27 to 29 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. Held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affa»»»

Qatar and Turkey are spearheading secret contacts and efforts to resolve the situation in south Lebanon and subsequently address Hezbollah’s status, the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported on Monday. “Indications suggest that each side is acting independently, with no unified initiative in place. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's International Media Office issued a statement on Monday in response to the false allegations published by The New Yorker. The statement is as follows: The allegations put forward by The New Yorker in its piece published on 19 September are based on falsified and fabricated info»»»

Poland’s Creotech Quantum will lead a €2.33 million European Space Agency project to develop superconducting nanowire detectors capable of detecting individual photons. The company’s share of the work is worth €1.2 million. Over 24 months, it will develop electronics and software, conduct testing, »»»

Health Minister Katya Ivkova said nearly EUR 190 million had been disbursed for six investments being implemented by the Health Ministry under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. She presented a report on the ministry's reforms and investments under the plan. Ivkova said that in the past fou»»»

The law student and model, who was raised in Abu Dhabi, won the national title in Jaipur UAE-born Kaziah Liz Mejo, who was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 last month, is preparing to represent India at the global Miss Universe pageant, with the 19-year-old hoping to bring the country its fourth cr»»»

Hormuz traffic remains restricted as UAE flight schedules stay mixed on some routes The US-Iran conflict remains tense on Monday, with a tanker struck while entering the Strait of Hormuz, Iran warning against renewed US attacks and attention increasingly turning towards possible diplomacy at the UN»»»

Iranian carriers face global shutdown as US threatens fuel and service bans US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Monday that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions - as the Trump administration seeks to keep pressure on Tehra»»»

FintechOS, the Romania-founded financial technology company providing AI-based digitalisation solutions for banks and insurers, has raised USD 28 million in a combination of equity and debt financing. The equity component was provided by existing shareholders including Bek Ventures, IFC, Cipio Part»»»

Paris: Roland Lescure, the French Minister of Economy, warned today that his country's public debt could reach a record level in 2027. Lescure stated in press remarks that next year's budget project anticipates the debt reaching a record level of 121.7 percent of GDP, following the recent downgrade»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will address the opening of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, as world leaders gather for the annual high-level debate. His Highness is leading the State of Qatar's delegation to the UN meetings, »»»

From Indonesian language class in Budapest to gamelan performances and university life from Sumatera to Papua, education is giving Indonesians and Hungarians a chance to meet, learn from one another and build connections that last far beyond graduation. For decades, educational exchanges have provi»»»

Motorists face widespread slowdowns from Dubai-Sharjah corridor to Abu Dhabi Dubai: Motorists travelling between Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman are facing heavy congestion during Monday evening’s rush hour, with several major routes showing slow-moving traffic. The heaviest congestion is concentrated alo»»»

There is no intention to “make changes within the government,” though both the Presidency and the Premiership have “reservations regarding the performance of certain ministers,” sources told MTV on Monday. “Nawaf Salam is dissatisfied with the performance of Minister of Education Rima Karami, while»»»

Washington, United States: Three leading US news outlets announced Monday they will go to court after being banned from the White House, as President Donald Trump claimed that media critical of his administration is a "Cancer" threatening national security. CNN, MS NOW and Politico said in a joint »»»

New york: Qatar Investment Authority and J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing a strategic partnership valued at $20 billion, aimed at leveraging the investment capabilities of both parties in public and private markets. This »»»

Asirom believes that road safety education and risk awareness are key factors in improving road safety and reducing road accidents. For this reason, the company encourages the adoption of a defensive driving style, rewarding drivers who choose to develop their driving skills and invest in their own»»»

Foster parents in Targovishte bring both experience and an innovative spirit, professionals involved in foster care emphasized here Monday during a discussion on the development of the service in the region. The discussion was part of the national “Foster Me” initiative by the Bulgarian News Agency»»»

In the first half of 2026, the corrugated board market grew by approximately 0.5% to 235,192 tonnes, while domestic production of paper for corrugated board fell by more than 6% to 240,277 tonnes. “Demand for packaging is stabilizing, while Romanian production is losing ground. Romania risks becomi»»»

Paris: A thin wire equipped with electrical sensors has made its human debut, enabling researchers to identify the characteristics of a stroke clot and map its composition in real time as it is being removed. The so-called Clotild was developed by medical technology company Sensome. The wire enters»»»

Strikes that damaged three of Ukraine’s largest steel plants effectively “strip the country of the ability to produce weapons and ammunition using their own resources,” military analyst and retired Russian Navy Captain First Rank Vasily Dandykin tells Sputnik. The hits on three of Ukraine’s largest»»»

Google has been slapped with a €403m fine by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland on Monday (21 September) over breaches of EU data protection law (GDPR). But consumer groups said Irish authorities have been too slow to act, in a decision that took over six years after initial complaints»»»

The United States and China failed to reach an agreement on extending their trade truce, with rare earth supplies among the points of contention, the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing US sources following talks between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Ne»»»

Sunday's elections in two German states resulted in the defeat of the country's ruling CDU, a result described as a “disaster” by Chancellor Friedrich Merz. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, in the northeast of the country, the far-right AfD became the strongest party while the hard-»»»

Seasonal flower paradise to reopen soon with combo tickets and family activities Dubai: Dubai Miracle Garden will reopen for its 15th season on October 8, 2026, the popular Dubai attraction has announced. The world-renowned floral destination will welcome visitors for its new season with its signat»»»

DOHA: His Highness Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will address the opening of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, as world leaders gather for the annual high-level debate. His Highness is leading the State of Qatar's delegation»»»

Presidential adviser says diplomacy needed to shape region’s future and stability Dubai: Arab countries and Iran need to engage in a direct dialogue over the future of the region rather than leaving strategic discussions largely to Tehran and Washington, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advise»»»

New York: The model for managing artificial intelligence (AI) risks "is unravelling," United Nations experts warned in a report published Monday on an incident at OpenAI in July. During the incident, two OpenAI systems escaped their confined testing environment, accessed the internet and broke into»»»

Iran has already prepared for a prolonged war and is now even more ready for such a scenario, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson general Hossein Mohebbi said. "If a new aggression takes place, there will definitely be significant changes in our defense and our counteroffensive… We will »»»

Transfer pricing begins with who does the work, signs the deal and carries the risk A group wins its first significant contract in a new market. The client is ready to sign. On Tuesday, someone asks a practical question: which of our companies should be on the contract? Sign up for our daily busine»»»

London: UK flights faced fresh disruption Monday, with some cancelled due to a technical issue at the nation's air traffic control agency -- the second such outage in two weeks. The National Air Traffic Services (NATS), plagued by several incidents in recent years, apologised for the latest inciden»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut met on Monday in Belgrade with members of the organising committee of the 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, to be co-hosted by Serbia and Albania. "The upcoming championship is another major sporting event which will confirm Serbia’s readiness to »»»

Anyone already planning trips, holidays or time off in Hungary next year can start marking their calendar: Hungary public holidays 2027 will produce six guaranteed long weekends, including a four-day Easter break. Several other public holidays, however, will fall on Saturdays or Sundays, while the »»»

It is lunchtime in downtown Santiago, and dozens of businesses around the Plaza de Armas are serving up one of Chile's most democratic specialties: the "completo." For decades, the country's version of the hot dog has been one of the most affordable foods enjoyed across social classes. But as the c»»»

China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs and technology to Taiwan. But there is one thing tying them together: fast food. American restaurant and beverage chains are expanding rapidly in China, drawn by the potential customer pool in a country with four times the U.S. po»»»

Madrid: Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente is to sign a new contract keeping him in the role until 2032, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced on Monday. "Luis de la Fuente will extend his contract through the next two European Championships, in 2028 and 2032, as well as t»»»

EFG Hermes retains No. 1 corporate access ranking as analysts earn top sector honours London: Strong investor demand for access to MENA companies and sector expertise has helped EFG Hermes secure leading positions in the 2026 Extel Emerging EMEA Research Survey, including the top ranking in Corpora»»»

Damascus, Sept. 21 (SANA) Syrian Airlines will launch direct flights to Copenhagen on Monday, Sept. 21, followed by flights to Vienna on Tuesday, Sept. 22, as the national carrier expands its European network. The new routes will bring the number of Syrian Airlines’ direct European destinations to »»»

For nearly four decades, Canada built its economy around closer integration with the United States. President Donald Trump has turned that dependence into leverage, imposing tariffs, threatening Canada's sovereignty and openly seeking to pull Canadian industrial production south. Canadian Prime Min»»»

Abu Dhabi Declaration highlight of UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Dubai: Crime no longer stops at any border, and the UAE says the response cannot either. As Abu Dhabi prepares to host the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice from September 26 »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that it was an “honor” to him to welcome President Joseph Aoun to the White House for a “truly historic visit,” the Lebanese presidency said on Monday, citing a letter sent by Trump. Aoun had visit the White House on July 21. “At a time when the Middle East is w»»»

Pontianak, Indonesia: Dozens of planes and thousands of personnel fighting huge forest fires in Indonesia are struggling to contain them, authorities said Monday, while neighbouring Malaysia stepped up efforts to combat toxic haze. "From the air to the ground, all forces continue to move. Everythin»»»

Israeli forces on Monday raided the hometown of a Palestinian man suspected of shooting dead an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank the day before, local authorities said. Sunday's shooting occurred near the Israeli settlement of Neveh Tzuf, north of Ramallah, on the eve of the Jewish holiday»»»

Gaza health officials said Israeli fire killed three people, including a woman and a child, and injured several others across the Palestinian territory on Monday. Officials at Nasser hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis said the body of a child, Ismail Al-Bardawil, was brought to the medica»»»

Frankfurt, Germany: German automotive workers held nationwide protests on Monday, calling for government and management action to protect jobs and factories as the car industry hits crisis point. Growing Chinese competition, compounded by weak domestic demand and US tariffs, has thrown the German c»»»

Police found the man dead inside a Colorado Springs home before arresting the woman A woman who walked into a police station to report a dead man inside a home was later arrested in connection with his death, authorities in Colorado said. Sheldon “Shelly” Wilson, 62, was one of two women who went t»»»

Free Patriotic Movement chief Gebran Bassil has said that he distinguishes between the FPM’s position, Hezbollah's position, and the government's position regarding the talks with Israel. “We do not refuse negotiation, but we want something in return. They (ruling authorities) depicted to the Leban»»»