Honouring water as Allah’s life-giving mercy and a trust not to be wasted First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, whose favour encompasses all His creation, who has lavished His blessings upon them, and who, out of His boundless generosity, has provided them with water. We bear witne»»»

“She was my Sundari”: Actress Shamna Kasim mourns Kerala dance student who died of FIRES Dubai: A seven-year-old Grade 1 student at The Indian High School's junior campus in Al Garhoud, Dubai, has left behind a trail of grief and cherished memories, as her school, dance teacher and family friends p»»»

Washington will accept only a deal he considers ‘good’ as war enters its 7th month US President Donald Trump has said Iran wants to reach a deal with Washington but is not yet prepared to accept the terms he considers necessary, signaling that diplomacy remains possible even as the US-Iran war cont»»»

Operation Economic Outcast zeroes in on Tehran’s growing use of digital assets The US has sanctioned Iranian cryptocurrency exchange BitBank and its alleged network, accusing the platform of moving hundreds of millions of dollars to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and processing pay»»»

QNA Doha Qatar has finalised preparations for high-level participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81), which begins this September at the UN headquarters in New York. Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr»»»

Tribune News Network West Sussex, UK Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, vice-chairperson of Qatar Foundation, has called on international sporting, government, policy, development, and civil society leaders to join a global coalition focused on harnessing sport as a driver of social d»»»

QNA Geneva Protecting women and children during and after armed conflicts is of paramount importance and constituted a priority in Qatar’s foreign policy, diplomacy and humanitarian programmes, Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in G»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan intends to run in an early election in 2028 in order to circumvent the constitutional term limits he would face if he serves out his full current term, a top adviser said Thursday. Under Turkey's constitution, parliament can trigger early elections given »»»

WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he is faced with a "big decision" regarding the future of the conflict with Iran amid stalled peace negotiations. On September 9, the president said that the war between the United States and Iran could come to an end right aft»»»

Commenting on Wednesday’s speech by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, President Iliana Iotova said in an interview for bTV on Thursday that she is proud of what she heard. "What I heard and, as a Bulgarian, cannot help but feel proud of, is that our country was mentioned in an exc»»»

On the Second Anniversary of the Israeli Pager Massacre, the Wounded sent a message to affirm steadfastness and allegiance to the Resistance path, command and community. What follows is the full text of the message: On the second anniversary of the epic of patience and blood, when betrayal wore the»»»

The EU’s Arctic policy is becoming increasingly important amidst global competition driven by both climate change and the region’s strategic significance. Melting Arctic ice is opening new maritime transport routes, facilitating access to abundant natural resources, and creating conditions for expa»»»

Budapest says it may be able to cover October salaries, but November pay could be at risk if the city fails to reach an agreement with the government over its finances. The warning comes after the capital repaid a HUF 67 billion (EUR 185 million) bank loan and faces another major payment in October»»»

FIA axes Saudi desert finale, targets WRC return in 2027 amid regional unrest The final round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Saudi Arabia in November has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced on Thursday. The conflic»»»

Doha, Qatar: Scientists have identified a new species of wild cat living in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first time a living cat species has been formally described by science in more than a century. The newly identified feline, named Leopardus tilcayo, or the tilcayo cat, lives in the Yung»»»

$2.8b deal would replenish depleted stocks as concerns grow over use in populated areas Dubai: The United States is preparing a massive new weapons package for Israel that would supply it with 60,000 one-tonne munitions, replenishing stocks depleted by years of fighting across the Middle East — but»»»

Police rescue 52-year-old woman and arrest recently released suspect in the Philippines Manila: A recently released prisoner allegedly took a woman hostage at knifepoint in the Philippines because he wanted to go back to jail, according to police. The bizarre incident unfolded inside an apartment b»»»

Leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Al-Houthi, affirmed that the victories achieved—with the help of God—come within the framework of the Yemenis’ just cause. In a speech addressing the latest developments, Sayyed Houthi stated that the Yemeni people are confronting ongoing ag»»»

Paris, France: The final round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Saudi Arabia in November has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced on Thursday. The conflict has disrupted motorsports competitions throughout the region »»»

Geneva: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva HE Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah participated today in the interactive dialogue on the human rights of women and children in conflict and post-conflict situations, un»»»

Bulgaria's annual inflation accelerated to 5.1% in August from 4.4% in July, according to Eurostat's final estimate based on the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP). The increase leaves Bulgaria among the eurozone and European Union countries with the highest inflation rates for another mont»»»

Bulgaria’s entry into the euro area on 1 January 2026 is a major change for households and businesses, but it sits alongside another, quieter shift. The rules around digital services, payments and consumer protection are becoming more closely connected across the European Union. For anyone paying f»»»

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, citing stubborn inflation despite pressure from President Donald Trump to cut borrowing costs. The decision prompted an immediate rebuke from Trump, while Fed Chair Kevin Warsh defended the central bank's independence a»»»

Ptolemaic burials shed light on beliefs about speech, immortality and afterlife Dubai: Thirteen ancient Egyptian mummies were found with golden tongues placed inside their mouths at an archaeological site in Minya, an extraordinary discovery offering a glimpse into beliefs about death, speech and t»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 17: Will Canada become an associate member of the EU? Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea in a speech but did not give any details about what it would entail. The press is reacting with scepticism. Also, Le Monde profiles some of the 8,000 people wh»»»

Lana Nusseibeh, Borisenko co-chair UAE-Russia talks on peace, mediation Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation held a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi to discuss ongoing regional and international developments. The meeting was co-chaired by »»»

Three people have been arrested in Bulgaria as part of a major operation by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) targeting an alleged VAT fraud scheme worth more than €15.7 million involving the online sale of new mobile phones to consumers in Germany. A fourth suspect was detained in Ger»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange index ended the week down 1.68 percent, losing 165.48 points from its previous week's closing level to settle at 9,659 points, under the pressure of six sectors. The banking and financial services sector recorded the largest losses, with a decline of 2.58 perce»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi affirmed that Qatar's legislative system is set to undergo significant qualitative transformations in the coming period, shifting from a need-based legislative approach to one based on leg»»»

The US law authorizes President Trump to impose these sanctions, but it does not require him to impose them at this particular level, Ivan Timofeyev of the Valdai Discussion Club told Sputnik, commenting on the so-called “sanctions from hell” against Russia that were earlier passed by Congress. “So»»»

Geneva: Fewer migrants and refugees have tried to make the journey to Europe by sea this year but more have died in the attempt, the UN warned Thursday. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said 60,000 people had tried to get to Europe by boat so far this year, down 39 percent on the »»»

DOHA: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi affirmed that Qatar's legislative system is set to undergo significant qualitative transformations in the coming period, shifting from a need-based legislative approach to one based on legislative im»»»

Entry fees introduced for visitors, worshippers continue to enter for free Visitors to Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque must now pay an entry fee, with UAE Emirates ID holders charged Dh5 and tourists Dh10. The mosque remains free to enter for worshippers. Visitors aged over 60, children under»»»

Slow-moving traffic reported across E11, E44 and E311 during Thursday rush hour Dubai: Motorists are facing a slow Thursday evening commute, with heavy congestion and several accidents causing delays across major routes, particularly for traffic heading towards Sharjah, according to Google Maps. Lo»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The initiators of the falsification in the Bucha were the Western sponsors of Kiev, who were dissatisfied with the negotiation process on Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday. "The initiators of the falsification were the Western sponsors»»»

Access VetMed, the association of European manufacturers of generic and value-added veterinary medicines, presented a new market analysis at its Annual General Meeting, which is taking place today in Thurles, County Tipperary, Ireland, hosted by the Duggan Veterinary Group and bringing together rep»»»

Romanian agriculture has the potential to support Europe’s growing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market while creating additional opportunities for farmers and contributing to the European Union’s decarbonization objectives. This opportunity was the focus of an expert panel discussion hosted by t»»»

The international Temple of Thought project arrives in Romania for the first time with “The Flower of the Mind”, an installation created by TESSERACT ARCHITECTURE, Romania’s only architecture studio specializing exclusively in healthcare architecture, at the invitation of the international studio o»»»

Hindu group complained over Islamic greetings in inspirational video New Delhi: An inspirational video by an Indian Police Service officer about her journey into the civil services has triggered a controversy in West Bengal after Hindu groups objected to her use of Islamic greetings — and she was t»»»

Smartree ended the first half of 2026 with 7% growth compared to the same period of the previous year. The positive performance was reflected across all of the company’s business areas, amid increased interest from organizations in streamlining and digitizing HR processes. HR digitalization is evol»»»

New York: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia emphasized that adherence to international law and the Charter of the United Nations is a fundamental pillar for the maintenance of international peace and security and the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict. This came in a speech delivered»»»

Yatta, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian herder Mohammed Emar has set up a fully functional home for his family where his daughters can even sing karaoke. Only it is inside a cave after the Israeli army demolished his two houses. In the occupied West Bank's arid region of Masafer Yatta, Emar mad»»»

Chitila Plazza retail park, developed by Rădăcini Estate, the real estate division of Rădăcini Group, has recently opened. Located on Șoseaua Chitilei, in the immediate vicinity of Bucharest’s ring road, with direct access and visibility from it, the retail centre will serve both residents of Chiti»»»

Family awaits postmortem report, seeks Indian government help to bring his remains home Dubai: A Hyderabad engineer has died at his home in the United States just 17 days after his wedding, with his family appealing to the Indian government for help in bringing his remains home, NDTV reported. Moha»»»

Romania’s international workforce has been growing steadily for several years, and the numbers now tell a clear story. Yet for many of the professionals, engineers and service workers who relocate here, moving money around Romania turns out to be easier than borrowing it. Opening a bank account is,»»»

The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's UN General Assembly in New York, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The State Department separately said it would deny visas to Palestinian officials, citing failures to reform and action»»»

From aviation recovery to DWC and AI, ATM 2026 offered clues to travel’s next phase Dubai: It was a long week for the media at Arabian Travel Market. Between navigating packed halls, rushing between interviews and shoots, filing stories at breakneck speed and trying to keep up with a seemingly endl»»»

TUNIS, September 17, 2026 (TAP – By Khadija Boussalmi, TAP correspondent) – Tunisia remains committed to a reliable, rules-based multilateral trading system that contributes to inclusive and equitable development, considering trade a driver of...»»»

N Chandrasekaran to be reappointed as chairman despite Noel Tata's veto The outcome of the Tata Sons board meet saw chairman N Chandrasekaran get a five-year extension and also gave a go-ahead for the group's long-pending listing plan. According to multiple reports citing sources, the board is said»»»

The flag of Sofia was raised at a ceremony in the city on Thursday marking its patron saint day, the Day of Saint Sophia and Her Daughters Faith, Hope and Love. Earlier, President Iliana Iotova inspected the guard of honour and greeted the guards. Patriarch Daniil conducted a blessing service. The »»»