Oman defers Iran-Gulf talks amid push for regional consensus and stability Tehran, Iran: Following the postponement of a scheduled meeting between Iran and Gulf nations slated for Monday in Oman, Iranian state media reported that the measure was executed upon the direct solicitation of select neigh»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Programme (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre University Education, has recorded significant growth in applications and student enrolment for the current academic year 2026-2027, reflecting increasing demand for its programmes and academic pathways de»»»

Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met separately with Minister of Labour of Jordan Dr. Nidal Al Qatamin, Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation of Libya Eng. Ali Al Abed Al Rida, along with Regional Director for Arab States at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Dr. Ruba Jara»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing Ibsar (Eyesight) Initiative to combat eye diseases and prevent avoidable blindness, with the support of generous donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has concluded a specialised eye care and surgery campaign in Zanzibar, Tanzania, benefiting 3,879 peo»»»

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman announced the postponing of the regional meeting that was set to be held on Monday in Salalah to a later date. According to the Oman News Agency, the decision came about to ensure the preparations of proper conditions to hold a productive dialogue that contributes to a»»»

Brazil is heading to the polls on October 4, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth term as the Bolsonaro family mounts a political comeback through Flávio's presidential bid and Michelle's Senate campaign. With polls pointing to another tight race, Michelle's popularity among wo»»»

Swedes are voting in a closely fought general election that could see the far-right Sweden Democrats enter government for the first time. With immigration, crime and the economy dominating the campaign, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson are locked in a ne»»»

Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) is set to expand the international scope of Ecomondo in 2026, with the 29th edition of the green, blue and circular economy event scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 November at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. The 2026 edition will introduce a revamped exhibition lay»»»

One of Hungary’s best-known lakes has fallen to an alarmingly low level after another dry summer. With Lake Velence struggling for water, local officials and experts are once again looking towards a much bigger neighbour for help: the Danube. A new round of talks was held in Gárdony over how to rep»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin called on delegates to “change the world together” and build a “just world” in a televised address on September 13 to 10,000 young people gathered for the opening ceremony of the International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg. In a speech broadcast to participants »»»

Damascus, Sep.13 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa received on Sunday Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, in Damascus in the presence of Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani. The meeting focused on ways to enhance relations between Syria and Türkiye and included an exchange o»»»

Hainan HAIKOU: More than 31,000 people have been evacuated from at-risk areas in south China's Hainan Province as persistent heavy rain battered parts of the island. As of 750 p.m. Sunday, 31,564 people had been relocated, though no major disasters were reported, according to the provincial committ»»»

DOHA: Team Qatar by Iron Lynx secured a major victory in the Goodyear 4 Hours of Silverstone, Round 5 of the 2026 European Le Mans Series (ELMS), taking first place in the LMGT3 category with the #62 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3. The team, supported by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), claime»»»

A group of 40 Hungarians was evacuated from Milna on the Croatian island of Brač as a major wildfire continued to threaten coastal areas. Hundreds of people were moved to safety overnight, while a 76-year-old woman was reported to be in critical condition. Hungarian authorities say they have no inf»»»

Thirteen Indian crew rescued from MT El Gaia; embassy tracks rescue efforts The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday confirmed that one Indian seafarer is missing after an attack on commercial vessel MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman. “We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel MT El Gai»»»

More than 70,000 people have fled their homes in Yemen after Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched an offensive to seize the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with many escaping to Aden and around 1,400 crossing into neighbouring Djibouti. The UN and IOM warn the new displacement wave is worsening an already dire»»»

The stakes are high in Sweden's general election, with the far right poised to enter government for the first time. TV4 News journalist Markus Karlsson-Bourrioux explains how opinion polls shifted from a comfortable centre-left lead to a tight race over the summer, and how far-right ideas have gain»»»

Iran is set to meet Gulf states in Oman on Monday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz Dubai: Diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz, fresh attacks in the region and disruptions to energy supplies are among the latest developments as the Iran war continues. For UAE residents, the key areas to watc»»»

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Trump dismisses significance of Gulf-Iran meeting on regional security US President Donald Trump said Sunday he does not "care" about a proposed meeting between Iran and Gulf states to discuss the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing American conflict with Tehran. "I don't care. That's up to them," th»»»

Damascus, Sept. 13 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan highlighted expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, transport and institutional coordination during a joint press conference in Damascus on Sunday. Al-Shaibani said the meet»»»

Scheme covers monthly fuel quotas as petrol hits Rs375.82 amid Middle East tensions Dubai: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a major fuel relief scheme offering a Rs100-per-litre discount to millions of motorcycle, rickshaw and small-car users as surging global oil prices p»»»

A rejected waiver puts fresh pressure on the heart of the $185 billion Tata empire Dubai: India’s central bank is said to have rejected Tata Sons Pvt.’s plea to get a waiver from a regulatory rule that requires it go for a public listing. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app »»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Richard Roeill, former New York Firefighter and 9/11 First Responder. His testimony reframes the legacy of September 11th not as a historical event confined to a single day, but as living history. The former New York City firefighter describes an anniversary th»»»

A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images, from commemorations marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks to the breakthrough win for Germany's far-right AfD party and the lightening offensive that has left Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels in control of the count»»»

Raqqa, Sept. 12 (SANA) Visitors to the first “Hala Madrasati” (Hello My School) festival in Raqqa praised the variety of products and competitive prices, saying the event helped families purchase school supplies in one place and ease financial pressures. Visitors told SANA that competition among ex»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Saturday expressed deep concern over the further deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, including missile and drone attacks on the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued yesterday, the»»»

The French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticising a US vote at the UN General Assembly in a move that should clear the way for the new French ambassador Aurélien Lechevallier to take up his post in Washington. The French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticizing »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has announced a special offer on Economy, Business and First Class tickets. The offer, valid until September 17, 2026, is available for Qatar Airways return flight itineraries originating from Doha. The national carrier added that flights to Beirut operated by Middle East»»»

Abu Dhabi, Bayer to explore desert crop trials and wider access to advanced therapies Dubai: Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Bayer will explore cooperation on desert crop trials, advanced therapies and healthcare access under a new agreement aimed at expanding work across life sciences and food sec»»»

Saptari, Nepal: For 10 days, Nepali hydropower worker Sanjay Sah survived in darkness inside a flooded tunnel, drinking muddy water and losing all sense of time as he desperately prayed for rescue. When a disaster response team finally pulled him to safety on September 4, Sah's first question showe»»»

96,400 new licences issued as Dubai expands smart training, testing to improve road safety Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) issued 119,188 driving licences in the first half of 2026, reflecting continued demand for driving services as the emirate’s population and economic activity»»»

Aden, Sept. 13 (SANA) The Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms (YNRF) documented 958 crimes and violations committed by the Houthi militia between September 3 and 11 in six districts along the western coast of Hodeidah and Taiz provinces, according to a report cited by Yemen’s Saba News Agency. T»»»

96,400 new licences issued as Dubai expands smart training, testing to improve road safety Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) issued 119,188 driving licences in the first half of 2026, reflecting continued demand for driving services as the emirate’s population and economic activity»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Sunday marked the the 44th anniversary of the assassination of president-elect Bachir Gemayel by saying that "he fell to the bullets of treachery before assuming his constitutional duties, ascending as a martyr upon the altar of the nation." "His name remains etched in the »»»

Houthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen's government forces forced growing numbers of civilians to flee. The attack at the southern Sharurah base targeted "weapons depots and command and control c»»»

Nepali hydropower worker Sanjay Sah survived in total darkness inside a tunnel flooded by the deadly flash flood that struck the China-Nepal border on August 26, drinking muddy water and praying that rescuers would find him. The survivor, who was rescued on September 4, recalls the 10 days he spent»»»

Erion Veliaj has remained nominally in office as mayor of Tirana despite being held in what is known as pre-trial detention (PTD) since February 2025. He is accused of corruption and money laundering but strongly denies any wrong doing. The latest, and arguably most significant, in a protracted ser»»»

A ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and injuring three, local Iranian authorities said, as Tehran and Washington clash over the strategic waterway. "A merchant vessel was struck around 5:00 am (0130 GMT) this morning off the coasts of Hengam and Qeshm islands. On»»»

Iraqi authorities announced on Sunday a timeline to reopen three crossings with Iran, a day after closing them following a drone attack originating from their shared border on a Saudi pipeline. After the Friday night attack on the East-West pipeline, Baghdad sacked the military commander in Missan »»»

Hotels are seeing demand return, but travellers are booking later and choosing differently Dubai: Nearly seven months into the US-Iran war, the UAE’s hospitality sector is no longer operating in crisis mode — but neither is it back to business as usual. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Ch»»»

New agreement focuses on Arabic-Russian translation and publishing rights Sharjah: The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has signed a new agreement with a Russian cultural organisation to expand the reach of Arabic books and literature in Russia through translation, publishing rights exchange and closer»»»

Cheap purchases from Chinese online platforms could become more expensive in the European Union from November 1, when a new fee for processing low-value shipments is expected to take effect. The new charge will be separate from the temporary €3 customs duty per item introduced by the EU on July 1 f»»»

Washington, USA: A recent US scientific study has revealed a hidden factor driving obesity that may not be linked solely to diet but can also result from a disruption in the body's circadian rhythm of stress hormones. A study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine in the US suggests tha»»»

Amman: Jordan foiled an attempt by four individuals to infiltrate across one of the border fronts, after border guards were able to spot them trying to cross illegally. Petra news agency reported today that the Jordanian forces dealt with the situation in accordance with the rules of engagement in »»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has opened a Sleep Health Clinic to provide specialised services for the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders unrelated to respiratory diseases in adults. In a social media post, HMC said the clinic will conduct comprehensive assessments for persi»»»

Trapped 10 days in a flooded tunnel, a hydropower worker clings to faith and hope For 10 days, Nepali hydropower worker Sanjay Sah survived in darkness inside a flooded tunnel, drinking muddy water and losing all sense of time as he desperately prayed for rescue. When a disaster response team final»»»

Applications for education grants under the President's Support a Dream initiative will open on September 15, the President's press secretariat said on Sunday. The President's administration will accept applications from university students and school pupils until October 15, 2026. First-year unive»»»

Tunis, Sept. 13, 2026 (TAP) - The weather on Sunday is sometimes very cloudy over coastal regions of the east with scattered rains, temporarily stormy and very heavy in the south-east regions, according to the National Institute of Meteorology...»»»