Philippines: 7 reasons criticisms of Pax Silica ring hypocritical
Opposition to Pax Silica risks entrenching dependency and protest culture over hard work The debate over Pax Silica — a US-led initiative to secure semiconductor, artificial intelligence and critical-mineral supply chains with a proposed 1,600-hectare hub in New Clark City, Tarlac — has sharpened i»»»
EU foreign policy chief calls for continued sanctions on Russia
Hawkish states resist easing pressure amid debate on blacklist of Russian elites EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas urged the bloc's member states Monday to maintain sanctions targeting Russia over the war on Ukraine, as countries work to push through an extension. "Sanctions are a core pillar of our resp»»»
Inside UAE’s February 28 defence response as EDGE systems deployed within 48 hours
EXCLUSIVEEDGE CEO says years of preparation enabled systems to reach shore borders within 48 hours Dubai: Within 48 hours of the February 28 escalation, EDGE had deployed its systems along the UAE’s shore border and established a geofence around the country using its own equipment alongside systems»»»
South Africa continues sardine fishing precautionary measures as mass die-off subsides along coastline
Cape Town: Mass sardine die-offs off the South African coast have slowed significantly, the country's environment department said. In a statement, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment said no renewed widespread mortality had been reported. "The only new report during the past w»»»
UK joins call for limiting UN Security Council vetoes
Britain joins 128 nations seeking restraint on UN Security Council veto power The United Kingdom has signed on to an initiative urging UN Security Council permanent members to withhold their vetoes on matters concerning mass atrocities, such as genocide, countries leading the push said Monday. The »»»
Kaczynski recalls Zelensky’s attempts to drag Poland into war with Russia
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky sought to drag Poland into war with Russia in 2022, even floating the prospect of creating a single state, Polish opposition leader Jaroslaw Kaczynski has claimed. The head of the conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party recalled how the government of Prime Minister Mate»»»
UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks
Burnham backs Saudi defences with refueling deal as Red Sea tensions escalate ABOARD THE BRITISH PRIME MINISTER’S PLANE (AP) — Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday that Britain has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia to repeal attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.»»»
Mid-East oil producers continue exporting on tankers traveling with their transponders switched off: report
Oil exports persist via AIS-dark tankers as visible Hormuz traffic plunges Middle East producers continue exporting oil on tankers traveling with their transponders switched off, even as visible traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dwindled sharply, Reuters reported. This suggests that visible »»»
US proposes AI alert system with China
The US has proposed creating an alert system with China to notify each other when artificial intelligence incidents become serious enough to threaten national security. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the proposal after talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York on Sunday, ahe»»»
US torpedo test-fired from UK sea drone for first time: London
Autonomous undersea strike seen as boost to Euro-Atlantic security Britain and the United States have for the first time test-fired a torpedo from an uncrewed undersea vessel rather than a crewed submarine, the UK government announced Monday. London said in a statement the live firing took place in»»»
From disaster to microchips: Pinatubo’s silicon-rich can power a semiconductor future, says study
Scientists eye lahar-rich silica as a potential new feedstock for semiconductors Manila: For decades, Mount Pinatubo has symbolised catastrophe in the Philippines. The volcano, about 100km north of Manila, had been dormant for roughly 500 to 600 years. This long "sleep" lulled nearby communities in»»»
OCA President attends Japanese Olympic Committee reception
His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia, attended a reception hosted by the Japanese Olympic Committee, on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games ‘Aichi-Nagoya 2026’. The event was also attended by Kirsty Coventry, President of the International Olymp»»»
Qatar Charity delivers urgent aid to Yemeni refugees in Djibouti
Tribune News Network Doha With the support of donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has been distributing urgent relief since last Friday to Yemeni refugee families who have arrived in Obock, northern Djibouti. The assistance is part of its humanitarian response to the growing needs of families who have reach»»»
PWF-Q attends Al Wakra beach-cleaning campaign
Liaqat Nawaz Malik Doha The Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar (PWF-Q), in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality, participated in a beach-cleaning campaign at Al Wakra Public Beach on Thursday, September 18, 2026. The initiative was organised as part of the Ministry of Municipality’s ongoing ef»»»
Qatar, Djibouti to boost endowment and Islamic affairs cooperation
QNA Doha Qatar and Djibouti signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to enhance cooperation and the exchange of institutional expertise inendowments (Awqaf) and Islamic affairs. The MoU was signed on behalf of Qatar by Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Sha»»»
Second edition of MCIT’s AI Executive Leadership Programme concludes
Tribune News Network Paris, France The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology concluded the second edition of the AI Executive Leadership Programme, “AI Business Strategy & Innovation,” held at the INSEAD Europe Centre in Fontainebleau, France, from 14 to 16 September 2026 in collabo»»»
PM ATTENDS QATAR, INTERNATIONAL PEACE INSTITUTE’S MINISTERIAL DINNER
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani participated in a high-level ministerial dinner organised by Qatar in cooperation with the International Peace Institute, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly»»»
Qatar Tourism, Old Doha Port strengthen global cruise partnerships
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism and Old Doha Port participated in Seatrade Cruise Med 2026, held at Las Palmas Cruise Port in Gran Canaria, Spain, on September 16 and 17. The participation was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Qatar’s position in global cruise itineraries and support th»»»
Dr. Hamdi Mbarek appointed to WHO Science Council
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has congratulated Dr. Hamdi Mbarek, director of Research and Data Analytics at QPHI, on his appointment to the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General’s Science Council. Dr. Mbarek joins a»»»
Saudi National Day gala in Doha highlights strong Saudi-Qatar ties
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Qatar HRH Saad bin Mansour bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud hosted a grand gala dinner to celebrate Saudi National Day, bringing together a large number of ministers, dignitaries, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, media repr»»»
Arbitration gains more importance amid regional disruptions: Experts
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Arbitration is assuming greater importance as businesses and governments navigate regional disruptions, contractual challenges and an increasingly complex international commercial environment, experts said at the two-day 2026 Arbitration Days Conference in Doha on Sunday. Speak»»»
Sheikha Al Mayassa and Anne-Claire Legendre to join QC Talks on Sept 24
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Creates (QC) Talks will bring together HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, and Anne-Claire Legendre, president of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris, for a public conversation titled “Culture as Diplomat: How Cultura»»»
Cambodia puts dismantled cyber scam hubs ahead of global crime summit
Svay Rieng, Cambodia: Ahead of a major international conference, Cambodia opened the doors of former online scam compounds in Svay Rieng to national and international media on Monday. The press tour took place just days before Phnom Penh hosts the International Conference on Combating Online Scams,»»»
Egyptian, British foreign ministers discuss regional security in New York
Cairo, Sept. 21 (SANA) Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Monday with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York to discuss pressing regional developments and Gaza ceasefire efforts. In an official statement, Egypt’s Foreign »»»
Central Bank Governor, Union of Arab Banks chief discuss financial cooperation in Amman
Amman, Sept. 21 (SANA) Central Bank of Syria Governor Mohammad Safwat Raslan met Monday with Secretary-General of the Union of Arab Banks (UAB) Wissam Fattouh in Amman to discuss legislative advisory support and institutional collaboration. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Arab Region»»»
Consumer Protection Watchdog to Investigate Unjustified Increases in Fuel Prices
The Commission for Consumer Protection (CCP) is already inspecting petrol stations in the country for unjustified increases in retail prices of basic fuels, announced the regulator's Chair Maya Manolova in a Facebook post on Monday. "The inspections of petrol stations are already underway. The inst»»»
Transport, shipping companies showcase services at CargoSyr 2026
Damascus, Sept. 21 (SANA) Operations continued Monday for the second day of the 4th International Transport, Freight, and Logistics Exhibition and Forum (CargoSyr 2026) at the Damascus Fairgrounds, featuring 75 local, regional, and international firms exploring trade and investment partnerships. Le»»»
Hundreds of US flights cancelled due to outage
Amtrak crew severs telecom fiber, triggering widespread FAA flight pauses Hundreds of flights from US east coast airports were cancelled or delayed Monday due to a telecommunications line outage caused by a construction mistake, US officials said. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on X that »»»
Oil prices fall to 12-day low
New York: Oil prices dropped to a 12-day low Monday, with Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures falling below USD 100 per barrel during trading to reach their lowest levels since September 9. Brent crude futures for November delivery fell USD 3.48, or 3.35 percent, to USD 100.39 a barrel.»»»
US TV networks halt Trump coverage after White House bans CNN
ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC suspend pool coverage after CNN is blocked from its assigned duties US television networks staged an extraordinary revolt Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump in protest at his decision to ban three leading outlets from the White House. CNN»»»
Romanian surprise presidential frontrunner Georgescu detained on fraud claims
Romanian right-wing politician Calin Georgescu, who won the first round of the country’s 2024 presidential election before the result was controversially annulled, has been detained in connection with an alleged €1 million fraud scheme. Georgescu’s surprise win on an anti-NATO platform was met with»»»
Houthis launch missile and drone attacks on Riyadh
Houthi missiles and drones struck several “sensitive sites” across Saudi Arabia, including in the capital Riyadh, the Yemeni militant group announced on Sunday, marking a new escalation in their renewed conflict with the kingdom. Flames and a large column of black smoke was seen rising near King Kh»»»
Egyptian FM urges protection of Strait of Hormuz shipping during UNGA meetings
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for de-escalation and a return to political negotiations over the Iran crisis and developments in Yemen, while stressing the need to protect freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, during a series of meetings on the sidelines of the United»»»
FRA approves 11 companies, entities to conduct non-banking financial activities
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved the establishment, registration and licensing of 11 companies and entities to conduct non-banking financial activities, alongside the establishment of investment funds and specialised companies operating across several activities. The decisions »»»
FRA explores developing Egyptian Movable Collateral Registry services
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has launched an extensive dialogue with stakeholders to develop the services, procedures, and electronic operating system of the Egyptian Movable Collateral Registry, in line with directives from FRA Chairperson Islam Azzam to monitor the effectiveness of se»»»
Private sector captures 63% of Egypt’s total investments as economic growth accelerates: Kouchouk
Egypt’s private sector accounted for 63% of the country’s total investments over the past year, becoming the largest contributor to economic growth following a 32% increase in private investments, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said. Speaking during an open dialogue with the business community »»»
Washington Must Free Itself from Shackles of Israeli Lobby: Iran FM
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reacted to an Israeli media report, saying that it is time for Washington to free itself from the shackles of the Israeli lobby. In a post on his X account on Monday, Araghchi said, “The Israel lobby is getting less shy about its grip on US policy toward I»»»
EU fines Google €403 million for improperly using location data
Ireland, on behalf of the European Union, said Monday it had fined Google €403 million for improperly using users' location data between May 2018 and February 2020. However, the eight-year delay drew some criticism, as the European Consumer Organisation said that "can be as harmful as no enforcemen»»»
French asset manager Carmignac bets on Dubai as regional wealth hub grows
Carmignac opens first regional office in Dubai as Gulf wealth and investment demand grow The pace of growth in the UAE means the country can no longer be served effectively from Europe, according to the head of Middle East at French asset manager Carmignac, which has opened its first regional offic»»»
Qatar Olympic Committee hosts official reception at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games
Nagoya, Japan: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) hosted its official reception at the 20th Asian Games - Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Monday, bringing together around 100 guests from across the Asian Olympic movement for an evening celebrating sport, culture, hospitality and Qatar’s journey towards hosting»»»
Paramount settles with US states to clear Warner Bros. mega-merger
Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover clears key legal hurdle with US states Paramount has reached a settlement with a group of US states that clears the way for its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, officials announced Monday, creating a Hollywood empire spanning television, news and cinema. Paramou»»»
Egypt seeks to attract more German industrial investment
Egypt’s Ministry of Industry held a roundtable with German industrial companies operating or seeking to invest in the Egyptian market to discuss expansion plans, challenges, and potential solutions, as part of efforts to strengthen industrial and investment cooperation between the two countries. Th»»»
U.S. networks suspend White House coverage as news outlets sue Trump administration
Washington, Sept. 21 (SANA) Four major U.S. television networks suspended joint press pool coverage of President Donald Trump on Monday in solidarity with CNN, MS NOW, and Politico following the administration’s decision to ban them from the White House. The decision by CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox News—»»»
Air India Express video sparks debate: Why stay seated after landing? Should fines be tougher?
From viral video to global concern: The risks of standing while taxiing The wheels may be on the ground, but the flight is not over yet. A video showing passengers standing inside an Air India Express aircraft while it was still moving has renewed debate over a familiar cabin rule: why must passeng»»»
KED Clears Two Candidates for Albania’s Constitutional Court
Albania’s Justice Appointments Council (KED) has cleared Naureda Llagami and Jordan Daci to compete for two vacant seats on the Constitutional Court, while disqualifying former Independent Qualification Commission commissioner Lulzim Hamitaj. The other candidates were not reviewed at the latest mee»»»
Qatar Olympic Committee hosts official reception at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games
NAGOYA: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) hosted its official reception at the 20th Asian Games - Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Monday, bringing together around 100 guests from across the Asian Olympic movement for an evening celebrating sport, culture, hospitality and Qatar’s journey towards hosting the As»»»
China Locks in Lead in Sodium Battery Race While West Stalls
China already dominates the processing of more than half of the world’s lithium, a critical material for EV batteries.It is now set to call the shots in what comes next: sodium-ion batteries. Their appeal lies in the fact that they can reduce reliance on expensive and strategically important critic»»»
More Israeli Attacks in South Lebanon Reported
The Israeli enemy continued on Monday its attacks and violations in South Lebanon, carrying out more bombings and airstrikes. In this regard, the Zionist war jets raided the outskirts of Nabatieh Al-Fawqa and kfartebnit. Israeli air raids target the outskirts of Nabatieh Al-Fawqa and Kfartebnit; Al»»»
Working in Hungary may get easier for non-EU professionals
Working in Hungary could become considerably easier for some non-EU professionals under a new European Commission proposal designed to speed up the recognition of qualifications obtained outside the European Union. The planned rules could cut procedures that currently take more than a year to aroun»»»
First Russia-North Korea road link shows growing ties
On 7 September, Russia and North Korea opened traffic on a new road bridge across the Tumen River, connecting the Russian settlement of Khasan in Primorsky Krai with the North Korean town of Tumangan. For the first time in history, the two neighbouring countries are now linked by road. In the 1950s»»»