DOHA: Qatar’s strong sovereign fundamentals and substantial financial buffers have been reaffirmed by Fitch Ratings, which has maintained the country’s long-term issuer default rating at ‘AA’, highlighting the strength and resilience of the Qatari economy. The rating reflects Qatar’s exceptionally »»»

DOHA: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force 'Lekhwiya' HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received Minister of Interior of the Republic of the Sudan HE Lieutenant General Babiker Samra Mustafa Ali. During the meeting, they reviewed the cooperation between t»»»

The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported, citing security sources, that the Israeli occupation army is preparing to reduce its forces in southern Lebanon, after destroying tunnels in the Ali Al-Taher area. The sources added that the Israeli occupation army discussed establishing a new security»»»

Tunis, September 5, 2026 (TAP) — Tunisia plans to increase its bottled-water buffer stock to around 200 million liters in 2027, up from 70 million liters this year, following an unprecedented supply shortage during the summer of 2026, the...»»»

Beijing: A 5.8- magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu Islands at 17:02GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 19.70 degrees south latitude and 170.12 degrees east longitude.»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 260905 sees several participants walk away with cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260905, the winning numbers in the Days section were 20, 7, 22, 4, 25, 21, while 1 was dra»»»

AI agents apparently linked to OpenAI hijacked a German programming website and turned it into a message board where they exchanged tactics for bypassing restrictions and avoiding detection, Reuters has reported. The previously undisclosed incident, which reportedly began in May, adds to a series o»»»

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Hungary fuel prices are heading towards their first serious test since the government scrapped the protected-price system earlier this summer. With global oil prices climbing again, Prime Minister Péter Magyar says his government is preparing targeted help for motorists – but this time, it wants a »»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 260905 sees several participants walk away with cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260905, the winning numbers in the Days section were 20, 7, 22, 4, 25, 21, while 1 was dra»»»

The US president's envoys arrived in Moscow on September 5 to bring a proposal from Donald Trump on Ukraine peace negotiations. Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from Moscow, where Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.Later, Kush»»»

Divisions within the United Nations Security Council over who should be the organisation’s new secretary-general risk prolonged deadlock and a void after current post-holder António Guterres’s term expires on 31 December. According to confidential documents seen by Al Majalla, the United States doe»»»

MOSCOW, September 5 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a meeting with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the Kremlin said on Saturday. MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a meeting with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, »»»

The blasts occurred Friday afternoon at a base in the town of Viacha At least 14 people are missing after two explosions at a military base in Bolivia that left two dead and more than 80 injured, the base commander said Saturday. The blasts occurred Friday afternoon at a base in the town of Viacha,»»»

Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli occupation's aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,651 martyrs and 174,575 wounded since Oct. 7, 2023. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA), quoting medical sources in Gaza, reported that hospitals in the Strip received 17 martyrs in the past 48 hours (5 n»»»

The recent Israeli strike on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria has sharply raised tensions between Tel Aviv and Ankara. To prevent an intentional or inadvertent slide into direct confrontation, the first step is to clarify and map both actors' interests. Israel does not seek a direct c»»»

Minister of Tolerance highlights ADIHEX as a bridge for global cultural exchange Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) on Saturday. Held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the theme ‘A »»»

Tunis, Sept. 5, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia's Embassy in Tokyo on Saturday took part in the International Exchange Fair 2026, organised by Chiyoda City in cooperation with the embassies and diplomatic missions based in the city.The event featured a diverse...»»»

Visit highlights ADIHEX role in preserving Emirati heritage and traditions Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, has visited the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), taking place at ADNEC Cen»»»

Improvements on Al Qiyadah Intersection towards Abu Hail completed Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority tweeted on Saturday that it had completed traffic improvements on a local road network, cutting waiting time during peak periods by up to 15 per cent on those paths. One of the projects that are»»»

North Carolina on Friday became the first state authorised to begin sending out ballots, formally launching the 2026 US midterms as President Donald Trump’s administration fights to impose sweeping restrictions on the practice. America's midterm elections opened Friday in a fog of confusion over ma»»»

AMMAN — The value of certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) reached JD1.031 billion during the first eight months of 2026, marking a 20.7 per cent increase compared with JD854 million recorded in the same period of 2025.According to statistical data released by the cha»»»

Ibrahim Pasha Street in Cairo’s historic Korba district will become pedestrian-only, with cars barred from entering once redevelopment work is completed, as part of a project to restore building facades, upgrade utilities and preserve the area’s architectural character. Local Development and Enviro»»»

Astronomers used infrared imaging to cut through dust and reduce the effect of city light Abu Dhabi: Astronomers have photographed part of the Milky Way from the heart of Abu Dhabi, using infrared imaging and digital processing to reveal dense star fields despite the city’s light pollution. The Int»»»

On April 18th and May 2nd next year - France will be voting to elect a new president to replace Emmanuel Macron. The country's latest opinion polls predict a victory for Marine le Pen of the Far-right National Rally.  Although the election is still over seven months away, many potential candid»»»

Once so deeply unpopular he had to give up running for a second term in office, former French president François Hollande has slipped back into the conversation ahead of next year’s Elysée Palace race, hoping voters put off by squabbling candidates will come to see him as a safe – if unexciting – p»»»

‘Ride Safely’ campaign urges users to wear helmets, follow designated tracks Dubai: Electric scooter riders in Dubai could face a Dh300 fine for dangerous riding that puts themselves or others at risk, Dubai Police has warned as part of a new road safety awareness campaign. The “Ride Safely” campai»»»

DOHA: Hamad Port continues to ensure the efficient, steady flow of essential goods into Qatar, handling more than 90,000 tonnes of grain between May and July this year. The volume reflects the strength of the country’s food security system and its role in maintaining market stability, underpinned b»»»

DOHA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held a telephone call with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE HE Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan. The call discussed bilateral relations and w»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of the Italian Republic HE Giorgia Meloni, on the occasion of her government becoming the longest-serving government in the history of the Italian Republic, wishin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to the Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, HE Giorgia Meloni on the occasion of her government becoming the longest-serving government in the history of the Italian Republic, wishing her continued succe»»»

Nine defendants received life terms and seven were acquitted in the 28-person trial Dubai: A Cairo Criminal Court on Saturday sentenced famous TV producer and presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other defendants to death by hanging in a high-profile case involving an organised network accused of manufac»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held Saturday a telephone call with Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, HE Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan. The discussion during the»»»

New Sever Bay terminal will become the largest northern oil port in the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. “Sever Bay will eventually become the largest northern oil port in the world,” Putin said during a videoconference marking the launch of the Vostok Oil project.Vostok Oi»»»

The AfD enters the Saxony-Anhalt election with a ten-point plan for rapid reform as the political establishment resorts to surveillance, raids, ban proposals, and economic threats to stop it. A few days before the September 6 state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is on the verge of becoming the »»»

At the moment, Greenland and Africa look to be of the same size The world is about to change… literally, when a resolution passed at the UN General Assembly is acted upon. The resolution, backed by African countries, pushes for the maps to represent more accurately the relative size of contents. Th»»»

WASHINGTON, United States — The price of diesel — the vital fuel used for road hauling, agriculture and construction — hit a new record Friday in the United States, a motorists' association said, amid disruption from the US war with Iran.The price is now $5.85 a gallon, up from $3.71 a year ago, th»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s free zones have developed into a major economic force supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to expand its productive capacity, attract high-value investment and strengthen its presence in global markets, according to Vice-President of the Jordan Free Zones Investors Association, Amer Ja»»»

BAGHDAD — Drivers formed long lines outside fuel stations in Baghdad on Saturday as gasoline supplies dropped in oil-rich Iraq due to import disruptions caused by the Middle East war.Despite being OPEC's second largest oil producer, Iraq imports oil derivatives because its refineries do not produce»»»

In a show to kick off a new season, we explore the rise of women archaeologists – and how they are helping to transform our understanding of ancient societies. In the last 30 years, women have come to make up more than half of the profession. At the same time, advances in technology&»»»

Tunis, September 5, 2026 (TAP) — Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Ezzedine Ben Cheikh stressed the need to strengthen water governance, improve the management of water resources and accelerate reforms to address the impacts of...»»»

Tunis, Sep. 5, 2026 (TAP) - The weather will be generally clear to partly cloudy on Saturday night, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.the wind will be relatively strong in the far south and light to moderate elsewhere. The sea will...»»»

Russian forces struck a dry cargo vessel carrying Western-supplied military equipment for the Ukrainian military at the port of Chernomorsk in Ukraine’s Odessa region, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said on Saturday. The strike was part of continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian logistics hubs, defens»»»

Hezbollah issued a statement to comment on the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon, stressing that the authorities’ claims that their fruitless direct negotiations and the ill-fated framework agreement with the enemy are achieving gains are refuted and rendered meaningless by the continuatio»»»

Washington: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces attacked three Iranian crude oil tankers today, after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships that were patrolling territorial waters. In a post on the social media»»»

Hungary’s weather is about to change several times within just over a week. A cold front crossing the country on Saturday will bring a temporary drop in temperatures for Sunday, before summer heat quickly returns. From the middle of next week, however, a much more significant change could arrive, b»»»

Tunis, September 5, 2026 (TAP) — The Tunisian Federation of Travel and Tourism Agencies (FTAV) held a meeting of the Travel Agencies and Airlines Workshop team to discuss the main challenges facing travel agencies in their dealings with airlines and...»»»

Tunis, Sep. 5, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia is participating in the International Food and Technology Expo (INFTEXPO 2026), held September 4-6, 2026, in Amman, Jordan.Tunisia's Ambassador in Amman Moufida Zribi attended the opening of the exhibition, where...»»»

Algiers: Rescuers were working on Saturday to free a 10-year-old boy who fell into an 80-metre-deep well in southwestern Algeria, civil protection authorities said. The rescue operation has drawn widespread attention across the country, and social media has been awash with calls to save the boy, wh»»»

Starlink licence opens up market spanning consumers, businesses and government entities The UAE market is gaining significant commercial and strategic importance for Starlink following its receipt of a General Space Services Licence from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Auth»»»