Gulf News 7m

Brent at $105.70 as Gulf states halt Hormuz talks, Saudi Arabia strikes Houthis

Oil surges as Hormuz talks collapse and Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates Brent crude traded near $105.70, up 1.02% a barrel early on Tuesday (Sept. 15) as Gulf Arab states postponed talks with Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia launched retaliatory strikes against Yemen’s Houthi»»»

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The Peninsula 14m

China's spy chief warns of national security risks from AI

Beijing: The head of China's spy agency has warned that artificial intelligence endangers the country's national security, with foreign powers potentially using the technology to threaten social order. "Hostile forces" were abusing generative AI technologies to "fabricate political rumours and spre»»»

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France24 32m

Truth or Fake - Yemen: Fact-checking videos claiming to show Houthi rebel attacks

A video claiming to show Houthi rebels ambushing Saudi-backed mercenaries has racked up major views on X. But the FRANCE 24 Observers found it is actually footage of 2024 Houthi military drills. The clip was edited with football commentary and blurred flags, which originally show Isr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

MCIT sharpens artificial intelligence skills of government entities’ leaders

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), represented by Qatar Digital Academy, is organising the second edition of the Executive Leadership Programme in Artificial Intelligence, “AI Business Strategy & Innovation,” in collaboration with Microsoft. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

Experts’ meet on Arab parallel probe intofinancial crime mooted

The session will also consider a mechanism for reviewing implementation, aimed at monitoring progress, identifying successful practices and challenges, and assessing countries’ needs for technical assistance. Among proposed initiatives are a regional expert meeting to develop a framework for a unif»»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

QC initiative provides cleft lip and palate treatment in Somalia

Tribune News Network Doha With support from donors in Qatar and in cooperation with Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Social Care and Well Care Specialised Hospital, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the “Creating Smiles” initiative to provide free treatment to Somali patients with cleft lip and palat»»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

Waldorf Astoria Doha named Qatar’s Leading Business Hotel at WTA

Tribune News Network Doha Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay has been named Qatar’s Leading Business Hotel at the 33rd annual World Travel Awards presented during the awards ceremony held in Dubai on September 13, 2026. The recognition highlights the hotel’s position as a destination for business travel»»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

ExxonMobil supports Teach For Qatar training facility to advance STEM learning

Tribune News Network Doha ExxonMobil Qatar has reaffirmed commitment to advancing education and STEM learning in Qatar by supporting a new training facility at Teach For Qatar, a dedicated hub for professional development, innovation and community learning. Building on a longstanding strategic part»»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

Msheireb gets Rashid AI Digital Companion

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties has begun the Phase One rollout of “Rashid”, its AI Digital Companion, across Msheireb Downtown Doha marking the next stage of a first-of-its-kind service for the city and a further advancement in its smart city capabilities. Rashid follows the Memorand»»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

Qatar Rail bags six prizes at prestigious 2026 Telly Awards

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) has announced that it has won six prestigious awards at the 2026 Telly Awards, in recognition of four media campaigns delivered by the company in a creative and innovative style. The new achievement reflects the continued development of »»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

Qatar University signs pact with Ajnee Institute

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) signed a cooperation agreement with the Ajnee Institute for Training and Innovation. The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in providing free training courses for QU students. The agreement was signed by Dr. Mohammad Diab, vice president for S»»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

Students learn to trust their voices with Doha Debates

Tribune News Network Doha During high school years in Model United Nations, Dahlia Al Ansari learned to argue on behalf of a country she was assigned to represent. But when Doha Debates invited her to join a town hall debate in Toronto this July, she faced an unfamiliar challenge: sharing her own b»»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

CMU-Q honours 164 students for excellent academic results

Tribune News Network DOHA Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, recognised the outstanding academic performance of 164 students who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. The Dean’s List ceremony is held twice each academic yea»»»

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Qatar Tribune 36m

PHCC to launch Patient Safety Campaign on September 17

Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is launching its 2026 Patient Safety Campaign from September 17 to 23, 2026, as part of Qatar Patient Safety Week and in conjunction with World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on September 17. This year’s observance is being hel»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Snail shells could help reconstruct prehistoric cyclones study

Sydney: Snails carry weather records on their backs that could be used to map extreme weather events and reconstruct the paths of past cyclones even in prehistoric times, a new study has found. Researchers examined the rings on the shell of a Biggenden Banded Snail collected from Coalstoun Lakes Na»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Doha Bank’s MSCI ESG rating upgraded to BBB

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Bank has received an upgrade of its MSCI ESG Rating from BB to BBB, reflecting the Bank’s strengthened environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, transparency of its sustainability disclosures, and the progress achieved through its broader strategic trans»»»

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France24 1h

The Debate - Where is the kill switch? AI doomsday warnings trigger calls to regulate

Talk about doomsday scrolling. In the past week, our timelines have been alight with dark predictions of our imminent demise, including the one by a Silicon Valley engineer who puts a number on the chances of artificial intelligence wiping out humanity. Better than 10-percent. Triggering the wave o»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria, Lebanon discuss restoring rail link between two countries

Beirut, Sept. 15 (SANA) Syrian Assistant Transport Minister for Land Transport Affairs Mohammad Rahhal and an accompanying delegation met on Monday Lebanese Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny in Beirut for talks on restoring rail connectivity between Syria and Lebanon. The meeting»»»

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France24 1h

Press Review - Who is Iran's 'influential spymaster' Hossein Taeb and does he pull the strings?

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 14: The New York Times released an exclusive report titled “How Iran’s hard-liners prevailed and sabotaged the US peace deal”. Also: Trump says AI fears are "exaggerated", but reports show a different reality. The New York Times spoke to anonymous regime insiders wh»»»

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France24 1h

Houthis and Saudi Arabia renew fighting, Iran denies any interference

Saudi Arabia launched dozens of airstrikes on western Yemen on Monday after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked military facilities in the kingdom. The renewed fighting around the Red Sea comes as the wider US-Iran war threatens vital shipping routes across the region. Yemen's Houthis said on Monday»»»

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France24 1h

'Axis of Iranian centrality' remains "one of more destabilising forces in the region", expert says

Yemen's Houthis launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets on Monday, as Iran denied any involvement in the country's revived civil war. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr H. A. Hellyer, Senior Fellow in Geopolitics, International Security, and Middle East »»»

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France24 1h

Eye on Africa - Children die in a school fire in Bukavu

In this edition: children have died after a school fire broke out in the M23 rebel occupied city of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Also, Senegal looks to the skies as it seeks to develop its home-grown satellite industry. And finally, we wonder about the future of African cities. How wi»»»

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France24 1h

Nigeria's Dangote refinery launches continent's biggest IPO

Lagos (AFP) – Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Monday launched what is slated to be Africa's biggest initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise $1.6 billion in part to expand his mega oil refinery into the world's largest. The Lagos-based refinery, which began operation»»»

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France24 1h

Leaders urge EU to expand Arctic presence amid Russia 'threat'

Twelve European countries on Monday called for the European Union to step up its presence in the Arctic, as melting ice opens new maritime routes while growing tensions with Russia and the United States increasingly put the region in the geopolitical spotlight. Twelve European countries meeting in »»»

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France24 1h

Dozens arrested in major anti-LGBTQ raids in Turkey

Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said. Turkey's LGBTQ community has frequently been targeted by the government, with Preside»»»

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France24 1h

Leaders urge EU to boost Arctic role to tackle Russia 'threat'

Twelve European countries meeting in Finland on Monday urged the European Union to beef up its presence in the Arctic, a geopolitical battleground caught between Russia and US President Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's Eliza Herbert reports.»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar participates in 6th meeting of Arab Association for Prosecutors in Egypt

Cairo: The State of Qatar, represented by the Public Prosecution, participated in the sixth meeting of the Arab Association for Prosecutors, held in New Alamein City in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Public Prosecution delegation to the meeting was headed by First Attorney General and Director of »»»

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Sana 2h

Syria, Türkiye discuss cooperation in housing, reconstruction

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) Minister of Public Works and Housing Mustafa Abdul Razzaq discussed with Ömer Bulut, Türkiye`s Deputy Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, and his accompanying delegation prospects for cooperation in housing, reconstruction and urban planning. During a»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs meets Chairman of UK House of Commons Defense Committee

London: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al-Thani met on Monday with HE Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Defense Committee in the UK House of Commons, at the British Parliament building»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Protest Backs TV Host Who Was Taken Off Air

A protest was held on Monday evening outside the building of the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) in support of Georgi Angelov, host of the “History.BG” programme, who was taken off air. At the beginning of the protest, organizer Iliyan Vasilev said that the programme has been broadcast for 12 y»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Eight Parties and 27 Nomination Committees Register for Presidential Elections

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has received registration documents from eight political parties and 27 nomination committees seeking to participate in the Bulgarian presidential elections on October 25, CEC said on Facebook on Monday. The parties that have submitted documents are Vazrazhdane»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Ajman unveils new digital services to regulate rental sector

New AI-powered tools streamline rental regulation and boost investor confidence Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, launched a package of digital services offered by the Ajman Municipality & Planning Department in the field of rental regul»»»

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TAP 2h

Foreign Minister receives copy of credentials of new Finnish ambassador in Tunis

Tunis, Sept. 14 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met on Monday Markku Lampinen, who presented a copy of his credentials as the new Ambassador of Finland to Tunisia.Nafti highlighted the strong...»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Roma claims Serie A top spot with victory over Torino

Rome: AS Roma returned to the summit of Serie A on Monday, earning a 2-0 victory against Torino to maintain a perfect 100% winning record four games into the season, with in-form Netherlands striker Donyell Malen netting his sixth goal of the season for the Giallorossi. Ex-Aston Villa forward Malen»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Saudi Civil Defense says danger passed in Najran Province

Riyadh: The Saudi Civil Defense announced on Monday that the danger has passed in the Najran province, located in southern Saudi Arabia, after an early warning was issued earlier today. In a statement posted on X platform, the Saudi Civil Defense urged citizens to remain calm, follow official instr»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Cairo seeks closer ASEAN ties as diplomacy focuses on Hormuz, Red Sea, and Sudan

Cairo is seeking to upgrade its relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to “sectoral dialogue partner” status, as Egyptian diplomacy also focuses on escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and Yemen, as well as efforts to end the conflict in Sudan. »»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Consumer, MSME finance providers must adopt OTP verification within two months: FRA

Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Chairperson Islam Azzam has issued a decision requiring companies and entities licensed to provide consumer finance and financing for medium, small, and micro enterprises to implement, within two months, FRA Board of Directors Decision No. 133 of 2026, issued la»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Yemen’s Houthis seize Red Sea Hanish archipelago as US VP Vance confirms talks with group

Yemen’s Houthis captured the Hanish archipelago in the southern Red Sea, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route after hundreds of government-allied forces withdrew, government and Houthi officials said on Monday. The group officially known as Ansar Allah deployed on the isla»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi Arabia updates Najran alert, urges residents to stay alert

Residents in Najran urged to seek shelter and follow official safety instructions Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform has announced that the danger has passed in Najran Province, following an emergency warning issued earlier for the region. Residents have been urged to continue f»»»

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RT 3h

NATO scrambles jet over flock of birds in Lithuania

A NATO fighter jet took flight after a flock of birds was confused with drones, the Lithuanian authorities have reported. There have been a number of incidents of Ukrainian UAVs crossing the airspace of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia or crashing in those countries as Kiev has intensified its long-ra»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Allegro opens office in Shenzhen

Polish e-commerce platform Allegro has opened an office in Shenzhen and established a wholly foreign-owned enterprise in China to strengthen direct cooperation with local sellers. The company said the move will help it verify partners more effectively, enforce product safety and compliance standard»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

71% of Poles do not want restrictions on non-alcoholic beer

Most Poles oppose treating non-alcoholic beer like alcoholic beverages, according to a survey commissioned by industry group Browary Polskie. Some 71% of respondents oppose a ban on sales of alcohol-free beer, while 57% believe its advertising should remain legal. Consumers increasingly view 0.0% b»»»

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Sana 3h

President al-Sharaa to be keynote speaker at Arab Media Summit 2026 in Dubai

Damascus, Sept. 14 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa will be the keynote speaker at the Arab Media Summit 2026, which opens Tuesday at Dubai World Trade Centre, the Presidency’s Media Directorate told SANA. The media directorate said President al-Sharaa will take part in a special session titled “Sy»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Observances: September 15

The world: - National Day of Costa Rica. Independence Day (1821); - National Day of Guatemala. Independence Day (1821); - National Day of Salvador. Independence Day (1821); - National Day of Nicaragua. Independence Day (1821); On this date in Bulgarian history: 1946: 28th Ordinary National Assembly»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Trump says US open to negotiations with Iran

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Iran wants to reach an agreement quickly and badly, adding that he would decide whether the United States would engage in negotiations with Tehran and stressing that Washington was open to the option. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump said that Ir»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs visits the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

London: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani visited the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom, where His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received by Commander of the Academy Brigadier Ni»»»

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France24 4h

Investors weigh the potential cost of AI 'slowdown'

The AI boom that has powered markets and unleashed a flood of investment is showing signs of strain. Calls to slow the development of powerful models fuel doubts over whether the sector's promised profits can justify its staggering costs. Calls to rein in the development of ever more powerful AI mo»»»

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TAP 4h

Project to develop Tunisia’s National Cooling Action Plan launched

Tunis, Sept. 14 (TAP) - The project to develop Tunisia’s National Cooling Action Plan (NCAP) was officially launched on September 11, 2026, in Tunis, during the first meeting of its steering committee, the National Agency for Energy Management...»»»

Al Manar 4h

Commands of Amal Movement and Hezbollah Affirm National Partnership and Necessity for State to Assume Its Responsibilities

The leaderships of Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, represented by the Head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, Sheikh Ali Damoush, and the Head of Amal Movement’s Executive Bureau, Dr. Mustafa Al-Foani, held a meeting during which they discussed the latest developments on the Lebanese scene light of»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4h

Hungary’s new child protection bill to scrap controversial anti-LGBTQ provisions

The Tisza government has submitted a child protection bill that would remove references to homosexuality and transgender identity from Hungary’s controversial 2021 legislation, while introducing new rules targeting sexual exploitation, harmful content and political advertising aimed at children. Th»»»

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