Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia's utility firm TNB Power Generation (TNB Genco) and Singapore-based DayOne Data Centers have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore an on-site power generation solution of up to 1.5 gigawatts (GW) for the latter's new data center development in Selangor. The partners»»»

Baku: The 4th International Mine Action Conference opened in Baku on Wednesday, bringing together more than 400 representatives from 60 countries to discuss how humanitarian demining can support safe urban recovery. The two-day conference, jointly organized by the Mine Action Agency of the Republic»»»

As US-Iran hostilities flare up and strikes has resumed, so has a wave of misinformation online. Old and unrelated videos are flooding social media, falsely presented as footage of new attacks. As tensions escalate, lips filmed in Dubai, Russia and the US have been misrepresented as Iranian strikes»»»

US pitches chips, models and apps to partners as India emerges key AI ally Chapel Hill, North Carolina: The United States sees India as an “extraordinary opportunity” for artificial intelligence cooperation and is working with New Delhi to build an integrated AI technology stack, Commerce Secretary»»»

Families mourn massacre victims amid anger at police and fear of more gang attacks PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP): More than 100 mourners attended funerals Wednesday inside a church where gangs recently executed more than 30 people in an attack that shook the troubled country. The funerals were held fo»»»

Injunction preserves citizenship rights for children as lawsuit over Trump order proceeds A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's latest attempt to limit birthright citizenship, granting a preliminary injunction against an executive order that the administration said would target “birt»»»

Protesters across Spain decry Ceuta border chaos, demand government action CEUTA, Spain: The city of Ceuta, a tiny speck of Spanish territory perched on the northern African coast, normally celebrates its Sept. 2 annual official holiday largely ignored by the mainland. But not this year, after Ceut»»»

US oil giant Chevron, Italy's ENI and GE Vernova signed deals worth "tens of billions of dollars" with Venezuela, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday during a trip to Caracas where he and Interim President Delcy Rodriguez finalised the agreements.  US Energy Secretar»»»

READER STORYChef heartbroken after mud and slush bury farmland and the house he built up since 2017 Ajman: For years, Paribartan Nepal built his family home in Nepal little by little, brick by brick, with money he earned working in the UAE. Then, in a matter of minutes, it was gone. The 29-year-old»»»

Windhoek: Namibia has recorded more than 122,000 confirmed malaria cases and 122 deaths since the beginning of this year, Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao said Wednesday. Speaking at the launch of the country's 2026 Indoor Residual Spraying campaign in Divundu in the northeast»»»

A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the 2017 car-bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, a verdict that drew condemnation from her family and press freedom advocates. Her family said the acquittal denied Caruana Galizia justice, whil»»»

Service, advice and technology will define the next phase of wealth management The GCC has become one of the world’s leading destinations for internationally mobile wealth. In 2025, the UAE welcomed a net inflow of 9,800 high net worth individuals, keeping its place as the world’s top destination f»»»

The British government’s plan to turn prison laundries and other unused spaces into cells will not solve the country’s jail overcrowding crisis, former MP Andrew Bridgen has told RT. The Ministry of Justice has fast-tracked £110 million ($149 million) from existing budgets for the conversions, sayi»»»

Manila’s AI ambitions hinge on skills, infrastructure and investment safeguards MANILA: The Philippines is positioning itself as an artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technology hub in Southeast Asia, with billions of dollars in investment hinging on the US-led Pax Silica initiative. Donald »»»

Addis Ababa: Chinese and Ethiopian companies have agreed to expand coffee trade through forging closer industrial and supply chain partnerships and tapping into potential bilateral agreements, including China's zero-tariff treatment for African countries. On Tuesday, a trade promotion event involvi»»»

Hormuz showdown: 40 tankers move under US military protection as Iran launches drones The US military escorted up to 40 commercial vessels carrying about 18 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday (September 1) — representing roughly 90% of a normal prewar day’s oil flow. It »»»

Share: Photo illustration President Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself Wednesday. Here is the latest President Trump said Wednesday the U.S. was prepared to carry out more strikes on Iran “anytime we want” a day after American forces conducted a “very heavy attack” against »»»

Global leaders pressed to double down on climate action to avert disaster NEW YORK: Record heat waves, deadly flooding and extreme weather reflect an ever-warming planet poised to soon breach safe temperature limits, according to a UN report, but doubling down on climate action now could avoid a cl»»»

Multiple people, including two police officers, have been shot in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, triggering a massive law-enforcement response near the city’s convention center. The shooting unfolded on Wednesday afternoon in the area of 15 East Grant Street, according to city officials. The addr»»»

US President has said he is ready to hold another summit with Russian leader Washington DC: US President Donald Trump has said he is ready to hold another summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but only when Moscow is prepared to work towards a “peace deal” to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.»»»

Mexico City: Mexican authorities on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of a suspect in a car bomb attack attributed to the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The blast in Ojocaliente, in Zacatecas state, injured two police officers and eight civilians when it occurred overnight Sunday. Authorities s»»»

Intensifying El Nino drives extreme weather from Pacific cyclones to global impacts Two powerful hurricanes and a strengthening tropical storm on Wednesday were churning through the Pacific Ocean where waters were being warmed by a historically strong El Nino climate episode. Furthest west is Hurri»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha From one of the region’s earliest specialised labour courts to modern dispute-resolution mechanisms, Qatar has built a legal framework that has evolved alongside its economy, workforce and national institutions, according to experts. Labour disputes have accompanied the devel»»»

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar addressed the resumption in fighting between the US and Iran, and warned that any Iranian attack on Israel would trigger a "severe" response. He also accused Tehran of continuing to pursue "nuclear weapons aspirations»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), concluded “Career Counsellors Hub 2026,” held on September 1 and 2 in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), US Embassy Doha and Qatar Foundation Higher Education,»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The first days and weeks of a new school year can be a significant adjustment for any child. But for children with autism, changes in routine, sensory demands and social expectations can feel particularly overwhelming. As the new term begins, gradual adjustments, predictab»»»

QNA Doha The final stage of the first Rofaqaa International Orphans Branch of the Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition is underway in Doha, in cooperation with Qatar Charity at Imam Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque. The first edition features 30 contestants from eight countri»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Ahli and Qatar SC will kick off the third round of the Doha Bank Stars League (DBSL) at the Al Thumama Stadium at 5pm on Thursday, searching for their maiden wins of the season. Both teams will go into the match aiming for first three points, given their similar start t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Football fans embody club loyalty that no boardroom can manufacture. But as global capital reshapes the world’s most-watched sport, who it belongs to is increasingly contested. This question is at the heart of Qatar Foundation’s latest Doha Debates town hall, “Football fan»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has delivered urgent humanitarian assistance to families affected by the recent flash floods along the Trishuli River corridor in Nepal. The aid included 30 metric tons of essential food supplies, along with hygiene a»»»

Libreville, Gabon: Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced that he is stepping back from the national team, saying he felt "humiliated" by his exclusion and subsequent reinstatement after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The top scorer in the history of the Panthers was sing»»»

Satyendra Pathak DOHA New Balance is set to celebrate the opening of its newest store at Villaggio Mall on September 3 with a first-of-its-kind fashion experience that will transform the mall’s iconic indoor canals into a floating runway. For the first time, gondolas will glide along Villaggio Mall»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The second edition of Qatar Event Show 2026 (QES 2026) continued for its second day at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) bringing together industry leaders, experts and companies from across the events, exhibitions, conferences and entertainment sectors. The»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its humanitarian response to the health and food crisis in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has begun providing baby formula at a total cost of $426,000 to alleviate the suffering of Palestinian families who cannot find essential nutrition for their child»»»

QNA Doha The World Health Organisation (WHO) has formally designated Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Employee Wellbeing and Wellness Section within the Human Resources Department as the world’s first WHO Collaborating Centre for employee wellbeing and Workplace Health. The designation is effectiv»»»

The attacks, he said, constituted a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries concerned and a blatant breach of international law, the UN Charter and principles of good neighbourliness. The Cabinet affirmed Qatar’s full solidarity with the affected countries a»»»

QNA Doha The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee reviewed the latest preparations for the fourth edition of Web Summit Qatar, taking place in Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from January 31 to February 3, 2027, during its regular meeting in Doha. The meeting was chaired by Director of t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) will sponsor and participate in the second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB Forum 2026), taking place from September 7 to 9, 2026 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Held under the strate»»»

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met with Undersecretary for Administration at the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega in Doha on Wednesday. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to str»»»

Ramallah: The Israeli occupation authorities had renewed administrative detention orders against 45 Palestinian detainees for varying periods, the Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs said in a statement Wednesday. The statement contended that this move constitutes detention»»»

Ghana expects its state gold trading and regulatory body to generate $1.4bn in foreign exchange in September, with $700mn earmarked for commercial banks and up to another $700mn for the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to build reserves. The September target follows the first full month of GoldBod’s new financi»»»

Twenty-two people were killed and 28 injured on Wednesday morning when a passenger bus overturned on the Dahab-Nuweiba road in Egypt’s South Sinai, the health ministry announced. The bus, carrying Egyptian and Jordanian passengers, was travelling from Cairo to the port of Nuweiba on the Gulf of Aqa»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 2: We look at papers' coverage of the shadowy Venezuelan magnate who brokered the Washington-Caracas oil deal. In other news, the Pacific Islands Forum wants to talk climate change, but China's anger at the presence of Taiwan is stealing the l»»»

AMMAN — Irbid Chamber of Industry (ICI) announced the value of its certificates of origin issued in August stood at $114.5 million, marking a 0.6 per cent increase from the same period last year.According to the ICI's data, 1,450 certificates of origin were issued in August, representing a 1.3 per »»»

Doha: The Moscow International Book Fair kicked off Wednesday, bringing together more than 300 publishing houses from Russia and other countries. Running through Sept. 6, the event also features the participation of the State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture, as part of the ministry»»»

Moroccan security forces displayed "total permissiveness" during last month's massive wave of migrants who crossed into the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta, according to a Spanish police report seen by a French news agency on Wednesday. Moroccan security forces displayed "total p»»»

Damascus, Sept. 2 (SANA) Adra Free Zone in Damascus countryside is regaining its position as a regional geo-economic hub for industrial and commercial exports, with around 400 investors currently operating there, its director Youssef Ayoub said Wednesday. Ayoub told SANA in an interview on the side»»»

Mysterious decagon over Saturn’s south pole even bigger than its famous northern hexagon Cape Canaveral: Scientists have discovered an enormous 10-sided wave pattern in the icy ammonia clouds over Saturn’s south pole. The spinning, meandering decagon appears to be even bigger and more unstable than»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said he doesn’t think renewed fighting with Iran will last “too long”. The US president also claimed that Washington has control over the Strait of Hormuz, following clashes between the two sides on Wednesday. “We are controlling the Hormuz Strait. We are b»»»

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar weakened in late trading on Wednesday. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, decreased by 0.08 percent to 99.595 at 3 p.m. (1900 GMT). In late New York trading, the euro fell to 1.1586 dollars from 1.1590 U.S. dollars in the previous sessi»»»