In an interview with L'Orient-Le Jour, former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat said he would support the framework agreement if it guarantees the total liberation of Lebanese territory. "I criticized the framework deal for omitting the 1949 Armistice Agreement, which is clearly cite»»»

Education spending is soaring, but skills gaps show why system needs a fundamental rethink Global spending on education exceeds $5 trillion annually, approximately 5% of global GDP. Yet 85 million jobs are estimated to go unfulfilled by 2030, and only 58% of students globally reach minimum reading »»»

The US security posture in the Arctic still largely rests on the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement with Denmark, while the new deal updates it, Kuupik Kleist, Greenland's ex-PM and member of the Inuit Ataqatigiit party, tells Sputnik. The revised deal will now “take Greenland and Denmark into acc»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met Thursday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and Minister of State for International Cooperation in the UAE Reem Al Hashimon. The meetings took place on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York and focused on en»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States and China have agreed to extend the Busan trade deal until January 10, US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said. "We have agreed today that we will extend what we call the Busan Agreement… until January 10, to give us more time to see what we can do on th»»»

COMMENTWithout media strategy, most trade shows are only limited to people in the room For years, exhibitions have measured success by how many visitors came, how many exhibitors participated, and how many deals were signed. These numbers matter of course, but they don't tell the full story. What r»»»

Bulgaria's President Iliana Yotova has called for Russia and Ukraine to take part in discussions on Europe's post-war security and for the European Union to play a more active role in resolving the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, during her address to the 81st session of the UN General As»»»

Students now need two documents, three steps and four fields as AI speeds up applications Dubai: Students applying for scholarships in the UAE can now complete the process in as little as five minutes, thanks to a new AI-powered platform launched by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific R»»»

Doha, Qatar: Echoing the key messages of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s address to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, ambassadors accredited to Qatar have welcomed the emphasis on dialogue, diplomacy, respect for sovereignty and international law as esse»»»

Doha, Qatar: For young Muslims navigating a rapidly changing world, QIYADA asks a simple question: how do you move forward without losing who you are? From artificial intelligence and technology to mental wellbeing, identity, purpose and belonging, young people today are confronting a growing numbe»»»

US President Donald Trump has rolled out full ceremonial honors for Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit (23–25 September 2026) - his first formal White House trip since 2015. As Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Trump an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, yesterday announced a strategic engagement with Aurion Capital, a global investment group, and LG NOVA, the Silicon Valley–based North America Innovation Centre for LG Electronics. This engagement aims to explore opportunities to »»»

Deposits of non-government resident customers advanced 0.5 percent in August 2026 from the previous month, reaching RON 688,279.8 million, while the annual growth rate was 8.8 percent (2.5 percent in real terms), the National Bank of Romania (BNR) informed.According to a BNR release, RON-denominate»»»

A team of employees from the Romanian Customs Authority underwent five days of training at the Port of Miami with US specialists in combating smuggling and the trafficking of dangerous goods. The course was organised by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), in cooperation with US Customs and »»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar participated in the joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Thursday, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in »»»

Pezeshkian rejects US pressure as diplomacy collides with blockade and disrupted oil flows The US-Iran conflict entered a critical diplomatic and economic phase on Thursday, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian telling the UN that Tehran would never “bend at the knee” to US pressure, even as Wa»»»

Return of stolen Syrian treasures highlights US-Syria cultural cooperation US officials announced Wednesday the return of 36 stolen antiquities to Syria, including a stone trafficked during the Islamic State group's destruction of the ancient site of Palmyra. Authorities seized the items, collectiv»»»

Canada and the UK are considering merging two major military financing initiatives to help European NATO members and other Kiev backers finance their military buildup against Russia, the CBC reported on Wednesday, citing anonymous officials. In recent years, European NATO nations have increasingly »»»

US pushes ‘super intelligence’ terminology as AI race and global concerns intensify NEW YORK (AP): The State Department is ordering diplomats in its international organizations bureau to use the term “super intelligence” instead of “artificial intelligence” in all communications following President»»»

Israel is facing accusations of genocide over its military campaign in Lebanon, where thousands have been killed and large areas devastated. RT correspondent Steve Sweeney reports from Nabatieh, a city in the south of the country that has been repeatedly hit by Israeli strikes. More than 4,300 peop»»»

The European Commission is proposing to the Council of the European Union that it lift the measures imposed on Hungary in 2022 under the rule-of-law conditionality procedure, which would make 4.2 billion euros in cohesion funds available to Hungary once again and restore the access of the affected »»»

Iranian embassy shares Balakrishna clip after Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran Dubai: Iran has taken an unusual pop-culture route to respond to US President Donald Trump’s warning to “annihilate” the Islamic Republic, sharing an action clip featuring Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna. The »»»

Leaders of some of the world's biggest AI companies urged caution at the United Nations on Wednesday, warning that increasingly autonomous systems could outpace human oversight. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei pledged to slow development to ensure new AI systems are safe, while OpenAI chief Sam Altman c»»»

Ankara to transfer Bashiqa base as part of deal bolstering Iraqi sovereignty Turkey will hand over control of its base in Bashiqa in northern Iraq to Baghdad, the Turkish presidency announced Wednesday in a joint statement with its neighbour. "In light of progress achieved by these security measure»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian gave a defiant wartime address at the UN on Wednesday accusing the US of terrorism in his country and saying Iran would not "bend at the knee". But as Pezeshkian called for diplomacy, Iranian officials downplayed their talks with US counterparts on»»»

'Unapproved' New York meeting sparks IRGC backlash as Iran defends diplomacy The Iran-US talks in New York have exposed questions over how much authority Iranian negotiators have to make concessions. UK-based Iran International reported that criticism emerged inside Tehran after Iran FM Abbas Aragh»»»

Tehran offers 60-day ceasefire and phased Hormuz reopening in talks with US Tehran has presented Washington with a "roadmap" that includes a region-wide ceasefire of up to 60 days, the "phased reopening" of the Strait of Hormuz and a timetable for broader negotiations to end the conflict, according»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had enlisted fighters from 47 countries including North Korea, Ghana and India to fight against Ukraine. Zelensky also warned that his forces could target Russian heating»»»

Prepared by the Ministry of Transport, the draft law is intended to complete national legislative requirements for implementing the unified GCC regulation governing international road transport. The regulation aims to harmonise frameworks and procedures in the sector, improve road safety, strengthe»»»

QNA Doha Invest Qatar has announced a strategic engagement with Aurion Capital, a global investment group, and LG NOVA, the Silicon Valley–based North America Innovation Centre for LG Electronics. In a statement on Wednesday, Invest Qatar said that this engagement aims to explore opportunities to s»»»

Share: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused US President Donald Trump of a “bullying mentality” at the United Nations on Wednesday, saying Iran would not surrender in the war with the ‌US but remained open to diplomacy to end the conflict. In a wartime address to the 193-member UN General As»»»

LONDON — Stock markets fell on Wednesday while oil rose sharply as investors weighed the chances of a deal to end the Mideast war, after US President Donald Trump had hailed "very good" talks at the United Nations between US and Iranian representatives.Trump added that a three-hour meeting Tuesday »»»

Sheikh Shakhboot backs civilian transition and calls for wider UN arms embargo Dubai: Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, welcomed the US statement on efforts to achieve peace in Sudan, including its call for an immediate and unconditional humanitarian truce, and a commitment »»»

TEHRAN, (Sputnik) - Iran will not hold any talks with the US until Tehran's conditions are met, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei said on Wednesday. Previously, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that the country's representatives had contacts with the American side»»»

During his visit to Beijing last May, US President Donald Trump could not resist asking Xi Jinping whether he had received other presidents there, as the Chinese leader escorted him through Zhongnanhai, a former imperial garden adjacent to the Forbidden City in Beijing. “We very rarely receive pres»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova took part in a series of multilateral formats and bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, her Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. Minister Petrova took part in an informal meeting between the forei»»»

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) HE Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said he was grateful for the resumption of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Belgium and the Republic of Rwanda. Albudaiwi commended the diplomatic efforts undertaken by the State of Qatar to create»»»

Doha: Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Qatar Tourism will host the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE). Bringing together more than 49 exhibitors representing over 500 brands, D»»»

After months of getting the diplomatic run-around from Kiev, Hungary has just backed out of Ukraine’s ‘Carpathian Eight’ initiative, leaving egg all over Vladimir Zelensky’s face, who only announced the group on Friday. The first summit of the Carpathian Eight, where we launched the Carpathian Inte»»»

London: Stock markets fell on Wednesday and oil prices rose as investors weighed the chances of a deal to end the Mideast war, after US President Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives held "very good" talks at the United Nations. Trump added that a three-hour meeting Tuesday was "very pr»»»

Lagos: Nigeria and the French firm TotalEnergies announced Wednesday a deal to invest $800 million in an offshore natural gas field to advance the country's hydrocarbon ambitions. Since his election in 2023 President Bola Tinubu has promised to boost Nigeria's oil and gas production, which despite »»»

Trump sees momentum after indirect Iran talks as oil falls and aviation sanctions bite The US-Iran conflict has entered a potentially significant diplomatic phase, with the two sides holding their first indirect talks in months on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. US President D»»»

US settlement sets film and worker commitments in deal backed by Gulf investors Dubai: Paramount Skydance has moved closer to buying Warner Bros. Discovery after settling lawsuits brought by 12 US states and the Writers Guild of America. The deal also has approval from the US Federal Communications»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran held indirect talks with the United States through Qatar on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said. Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlin»»»

Decision to hand back archipelago has been a bone of contention with Trump administration London: Britain will rework its deal to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a minister confirmed Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump branded the agreement “terrible” during his first meeting with UK»»»

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi»»»

Nagoya (Japan): Qatar's shooting team secured another Asian achievement, winning two gold medals in the men's skeet competition, both in the individual and team events, at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games currently being held in Japan until Oct. 4. The first gold medal was won by the Qatari skeet »»»

A spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday Iran had maintained its negotiating stance in talks with U.S. officials, demanding the United States end its blockade on Iranian ports and release Iran's frozen assets. Esmail Baghaei said the indirect talks took place via Qatari mediator»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting held Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet »»»

Arab Finance: Madinet Masr has officially launched its subsidiary, Doors Real Estate, as part of its broader strategy to build an integrated ecosystem spanning the real estate value chain, according to a press release. Established in April 2024, Doors Real Estate has expanded its footprint in the E»»»