The Houthis: the new Hezbollah?
The Houthis are no longer just a domestic threat within Yemen. Through direct Iranian support, the group has built up missile and drone capabilities and developed sophisticated expertise. From seizing control of Sana’a, ports, and economic resources to advancing towards Bab al-Mandab and threatenin»»»
Philippine impeachment: Follow the money. It has always led to the verdict
Financial trails, not lofty rhetoric, have shaped the nation’s impeachment verdicts When history remembers the Philippines' most consequential impeachment trials, it may not recall every argument or motion. But it will remember the money. And it's not just because money was allegedly stolen or hidd»»»
Summer’s last hurrah: 25°C on the way this Sunday
Increasingly sunny and warm, early-autumn weather is expected for the last weekend of September: daytime high temperatures will gradually rise, and by Sunday they will exceed 20 degrees Celsius everywhere, while mornings will remain cool. No precipitation is expected — at most, brief showers may oc»»»
Riding toward their dreams: How Abu Dhabi's delivery drivers find freedom, community and a future on two wheels
On Abu Dhabi’s roads, delivery drivers build community and plan for tomorrow Abu Dhabi: It is evening in the capital, and the city is settling into its favourite hours. You are at home, hungry, and not in the mood to cook. A few taps on your phone later, and there is a knock at the door and everyth»»»
How these UAE students turn discarded chicken feathers into plant boosters
Bacteria used to break down feathers, with trials across 16 farms in three countries Dubai: Chicken feathers are usually something most people throw away without a second thought. But for three UAE high school students, they became the starting point for an experiment in turning waste into a potent»»»
‘Even as it grows, the city remembers you,’ says Abu Dhabi resident
In a city of many cultures, residents discover safety, opportunity and community At 6 am, before the heat has a chance to settle, the Corniche belongs to the early risers. It is an ordinary day in Abu Dhabi, and it says a lot about the city. ‘I was born here. It's where my story starts,’ said Moham»»»
$5 billion disaster cost: Rich nations should foot climate bill, says Nepal minister
Kathmandu presses rich countries for climate finance after $5bn disaster Wealthy nations must do their fair share to help countries that are least responsible for the climate crisis, yet bear its brunt, Nepal's foreign minister told AFP on Thursday. The Himalayan nation suffered one of the worst ca»»»
Trump and Xi discuss AI cooperation at Washington summit
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have discussed cooperation on artificial intelligence during talks in Washington, stressing the technology’s growing global importance. The meeting came as the two countries compete for leadership in AI while negotiating over advanc»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (Sept. 25, 2026)
Brent rises above $106 as Houthi attacks, fragile US-Iran talks keep markets on edge The US-Iran conflict is again driving sharp swings in oil, financial markets and regional security, as investors weigh tentative diplomatic contacts against fresh Houthi missile-and-drone attacks on Saudi Arabia an»»»
US-China summit: Trump-Xi talks on trade, AI and Iran — what to know
Warm words, few breakthroughs as Trump and Xi extend fragile trade truce US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a high-profile summit marked by elaborate ceremony and warm rhetoric, but with limited public evidence of breakthroughs on some»»»
Global stocks mostly fall as oil prices and bond yields rise
Bond yields hit multi-year highs as markets brace for prolonged Middle East risk Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as US Treasury bond yields hit multi-year highs, driven partly by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war. On Friday (Sept. 25, 2026) Asian shares t»»»
Pezeshkian wants US to revive Iran deal before midterms
Pezeshkian pushes pre-election return to Iran-US memorandum of understanding Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran wanted the US to return to the June memorandum of understanding before the November midterm elections. Dr Pezeshkian told NBC News and other media organisations in New »»»
Fog, mist and 44°C heat: What to expect across the UAE
Temperatures may reach 44°C in Liwa as overnight humidity raises the risk of fog and mist Dubai: The UAE is expected to see generally fair conditions on Friday, with periods of partial cloud and a slight rise in temperatures, according to the National Center of Meteorology. Humidity will increase o»»»
Saudi reports fresh Houthi attacks as France pledges to defend key oil port
Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after warning several regions, including Mecca, of possible attacks. France said it would send military assets to help protect the Saudi oil terminal at Yanbu. The strikes came amid renewed fighting in Yemen that has killed dozens, acco»»»
The Debate - The future of AI in their hands? Trump-Xi summit dismisses calls for global oversight
It’s their AI world and we’re just living in it. If that's the feeling of those who suffer from AI anxiety, it may worsen watching the Chinese president’s first state visit to Washington in nine years. If there's one issue where the planet's biggest superpowers agree on, it's now’s not the time for»»»
United24 offered US veterans $10,000 for pro-Kiev videos
Ukraine’s government-backed United24 project offered former US service members thousands of dollars to produce pro-Ukraine videos for American audiences, RT’s America Now has found. The offers targeted veterans whose military backgrounds could make the message seem more credible to viewers. Host Be»»»
China obtains F-35 parts containing sensitive US technology – Bloomberg
China has obtained potentially sensitive components from the F-35, the US military’s most advanced stealth fighter jet, after the parts were unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong while being shipped from Australia to the US, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people briefed on the incident. The in»»»
Nigerians spar with governor over kidnapping toll, say hundreds still missing
Mass kidnapping in Niger state fuels anger over Nigeria’s spiraling abductions Communities in central Nigeria put the number of people taken in a mass kidnapping last month at more than 500 on Thursday (Sept. 24, 2026), contradicting claims from the local state governor that only a "few dozen" had »»»
The architecture of taste: Modernism and the future of food in the GCC
Science, sustainability and technology are transforming what reaches the region’s tables The global culinary landscape is undergoing a profound paradigm shift, and nowhere is this transformation more dynamic than in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. As nations across the Gulf execute ambit»»»
Iran puts Washington on a 4-day clock over Strait of Hormuz
Tehran issues four-day ultimatum as Hormuz closure rattles global oil flows Iran has put Washington on a four-to-five-day deadline to meet its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, potentially turning the strategic waterway into a renewed flashpoint. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supr»»»
Canada studied ‘extreme’ US military scenario – Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed that his government carefully examined the possibility of US-led military action against his country, despite President Donald Trump having ruled out using force against America’s northern neighbor. In an interview with the New York Times published o»»»
UK confronts Iran over Hormuz, citizens, Saudi Arabia
UK seeks Hormuz de-escalation while demanding protection for citizens British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pressed Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threats linked to Iranian groups in Britain and the detention of British nationals during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New Yor»»»
Israeli PM Netanyahu calls Gaza genocide allegations ‘biggest lie of the century’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a combative speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday in which he denied that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, lashed out at leaders, including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and said attacking Iran was "one of the easiest decisions" he had e»»»
Truth or Fake - ‘Send in the Clowns’: Viral video fuels claims Denmark trolled Trump and Rubio
A viral video claims Danish officials played Judy Collins’ “Send in the Clowns” as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived for a Greenland signing ceremony, sparking claims of Danish “trolling”. Our checks of separate livestreams confirm the song really played and the video was not manipulated. D»»»
Ukrainian kills priest, wounds four at Polish abbey
Polish town on edge as investigators seek motive in deadly abbey assault A Ukrainian man was arrested Thursday for killing a priest and wounding four others with a knife at a Catholic abbey in Poland in an attack Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky branded "evil" and "horrific". Police said the »»»
Oil shock returns: Brent surges above $106 as Hormuz fears rattle markets
Seven-month surge underscores markets’ sensitivity to Gulf supply disruptions Brent crude jumped to $106.60 a barrel, gaining $3.52, or 3.41%, as of 7.24am Friday in Tokyo on renewed concerns over the US-Iran conflict and the security of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz pushed the global benc»»»
Philippine power bills beat Singapore’s — and the old Bataan Nuclear Power Plant debate is back
A title no government wants: Philippine now has ASEAN’s highest electricity rate Manila: It's a title no government wants. The Philippines has now overtaken Singapore as the country with the highest average residential electricity rate in ASEAN. The data is still being debated. However, Department »»»
UK far-right activist charged over Channel incident
Ally of Tommy Robinson accused of slashing migrant dinghy in English Channel A prominent British anti-migrant activist was charged with criminal damage linked to the alleged slashing of a dinghy in the Channel earlier this week, UK police said Thursday. It came as the interior ministry confirmed 78»»»
US seeks to join Musk's fight against EU fine
Washington backs X in landmark challenge to EU digital services fine The United States on Thursday asked the European Union's General Court to let it intervene on the side of Elon Musk and his social media platform X, which are seeking to overturn a fine for breaching the bloc's online content rule»»»
PAL to resume Manila-Dubai flights after months-long Middle East suspension
Flag-carrier will restore its nonstop Manila-Dubai service on October 2 Manila: Philippine Airlines (PAL) will resume nonstop flights between Manila and Dubai on October 2, ending a months-long suspension of the key route as the flag carrier gradually restores its Middle East operations. PAL said t»»»
Saudi reports fresh Houthi attacks as France offers military support
France to deploy troops and air defences as Houthi strikes rattle Saudi cities Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after issuing warnings for several regions including Mecca, as France vowed to send "military means" to help shield the key Saudi oil terminal of Yanbu. The »»»
Israel demolishes West Bank homes leaving 180 Palestinians homeless, RT reports
Israeli forces have demolished dozens of buildings in the Palestinian village of Jinba in the occupied West Bank, leaving around 180 people homeless, including 85 children, RT correspondent Charlotte Dubenskij has reported. Visiting the community after the operation, she found families gathering be»»»
West Bank, Gaza situation shows children bear burdenin conflict zones: Al Misnad
QNA New York Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad reaffirmed Qatar’s support for the “Call to Action for Palestinian Children in the West Bank and Gaza” and reiterated the country’s unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of »»»
UDST celebrates Int’l University Sport Week
Tribune News Network Doha University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) celebrated International University Sport Week (IUSW) through a diverse programme of sporting and wellness activities across campus, including its Fun Olympics. The week brings together students, faculty and staff throug»»»
QU and Qatar Shell launch 4th cohort of Shell Intilaaqah-Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha As part of the ongoing strategic partnership between Qatar University (QU) and Qatar Shell to support young people and develop their capabilities, the two organisations have announced the launch of the fourth cohort of the Shell Intilaaqah – Qatar programme. The programme »»»
Sheikha Al Mayassa highlights culture’s power to sustain dialogue at QC Talks
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Creates (QC) Talks brought 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 Cultural I»»»
Sheikha Al Mayassa boosts YoC partnerships in S. America
Tribune News Network Doha Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums and founder of Qatar’s Years of Culture (YoC) Initiative, has concluded a three-country tour of Argentina, Chile and Brazil focused on strengthening cultural partnerships and th»»»
Qatar continues mediationefforts to implement Gazapeace plan, says Al Misnad
QNA New York Qatar continues its mediation efforts, in coordination with its partners such as Egypt, Turkiye and the United States of America, to fully implement the Gaza comprehensive peace plan and its roadmap, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2803, Minister of State for Internat»»»
Al Khulaifi holds high-level meetings in New York
QNA New York Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held separate meetings on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin Cori»»»
Al Muraikhi attends OIC ministerial coordination meeting
QNA New York Qatar took part in a ministerial coordination meeting of foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, on Thursday. Qatar was represented at the meeting by Minister of State fo»»»
‘Need to renew global commitment to rights of victims, survivors of terrorism’
QNA New York Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al Thani has emphasised the importance of renewing the international commitment to the rights of victims and survivors of terrorism, supporting their resilience and»»»
Qatar University concludes Summer Research Internship Programme 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University’s (QU) Research and Innovation Sector successfully concluded the eighth cycle of the Summer Research Internship Programme (SRIP 2026), organised by QU’s Young Scientists Centre (YSC) under the leadership of Dr. Mohammed Alsafran, associate vice president f»»»
Justice minister chairs meeting of Attorneys Admission Committee
QNA Doha The Attorneys Admission Committee on Thursday met under the chairmanship of Chairman of the Committee, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi. During the meeting, the committee discussed the items on its agenda.Three new lawyers took t»»»
QRCS distributes food parcels to displaced families in Gaza
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a new relief project to distribute 1,873 food parcels to displaced and vulnerable families across the northern and southern governorates of Gaza, at a total cost of $274,000. Dr. Akram Nassar, director of QRCS’s representation»»»
Israeli policies threaten 'life and existence' of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday by video after being denied a visa to the United States for the second year in a row. In his prerecorded speech, he denounced Israeli policies that he said threatened Palestinians with a new Nakba and vowed that »»»
Stocks fall, oil prices rise as global bonds back under pressure
LONDON — Stock markets mostly fell and oil prices climbed on Thursday as inflation fears, driven by a lack of progress in ending the Middle East war, drove a further sell-off in global bonds.Investors were also on edge ahead of a high-stakes summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese lead»»»
What happens if the US bans diesel exports
LONDON — With diesel prices hitting records ahead of the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump has expressed support for a ban on diesel exports, but analysts warn the move could drive up wider fuel prices.AFP examines the reasons below:Why Trump wants a banAverage diesel prices have struck »»»
President Iotova Clarifies Media Reports about Joint Statement on Ukraine Allegedly Signed by Her at UN
President Iliana Iotova posted a clarification on Facebook on Thursday addressing media reports that she had signed a joint statement on Ukraine following an expanded UN Security Council meeting on the issue on Wednesday. "Regarding reports that I signed a joint statement following the expanded UN »»»
Fletcher: Syria is on a hopeful path despite challenges
New York, Sept. 24 (SANA) UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher said Thursday that Syria is on a hopeful path despite the challenges it faces. “Syria is on a hopeful path, against all odds,” Fletcher said in a post on X, describing the Syr»»»
Press Review - Australia's Medicare AI hack: Its seriousness 'cannot be overstated'
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 24: The Spanish press express outrage after the forced eviction of an elderly woman from her Madrid residence. Unrest in the Tigray region sparks fears of a new war between rebels and Ethiopia's central government. Australian authorities reveal that the natio»»»