IECEP Qatar retains PPOQ basketball crown
The Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP) Qatar retained its Philippine Professional Organization Qatar (PPOQ) Inter-Organization Basketball Tournament title after completing an unbeaten 8-0 campaign. The defending champions sealed the crown with a convincing 67-52 victory o»»»
Nigel Farage's Reform UK secures £36m donation from Crypto billionaire
London: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party secured an another £36 million ($49 million) donation after a second crypto tycoon matched a previous record-breaking donation of the same figure on Saturday. The twin donations come despite anti-immigration Reform being mired in several funding scandals, incl»»»
Qatari entrepreneur, content creator on Alaraby’s ‘Keef Al Hal?’
Tribune News Network Doha Qatari entrepreneur and content creator Khalifa Al Haroon was the guest on the season premiere of “Keef Al Hal?” hosted by journalist Milad Hadchiti on Alaraby 2. In a candid conversation, Al Haroon reflected on his personal and professional journey, his experience in entr»»»
QC’s humanitarian efforts reach over 10mn people across world
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) extended its humanitarian and developmental footprint worldwide between January and July 2026 delivering aid worth QR 809 million. Backed by donors, the organisation implemented a range of humanitarian interventions and development projects benefiting ov»»»
‘Explosive’ planes and bioweapons: CIA declassifies pre-9/11 intel warnings
The CIA has declassified dozens of presidential intelligence briefings revealing that US officials were warned years before the September 11 attacks that Osama bin Laden and his Al-Qaeda network were considering strikes on American soil involving hijacked or explosive-packed aircraft, while also pu»»»
CAF Champions League: Sudan's Al Hilal, Al Merreikh advance
African Capitals: Sudanese clubs Al Hilal and Al Merreikh advanced to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after beating Burundi's Aigle Noir and Zambia's Power Dynamos, respectively, in the second legs of the first preliminary round on Saturday. Al Hilal defeated visiting Aigle»»»
Hisham Talaat Moustafa: Egypt’s real estate market returning to normal after exceptional 2023–2024
TMG CEO says major developers maintain strong collection rates, while secondary-market slowdown reflects tighter liquidity and monetary policy Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO and Managing Director of Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding), said Egypt’s real estate market is operating at normal lev»»»
Ajman Municipality wins four 2026 Stevie Awards
Ajman’s data-driven approach earns top MENA honours for government and green initiatives Ajman Municipality and Planning Department has won four accolades at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards for achievements in government innovation, sustainability, the circular economy and smart-c»»»
Kremlin says meeting between Putin and Zelensky at Miami G20 'impossible'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami for talks on ending the war. However, the Kremlin immediately ruled it out, saying it was "impossible" and that a meeting would only take place in Russian capital Mo»»»
Bengal cash-for-school job scam: Accused businessman to turn state witness
He has asked for protection for himself and his family in exchange Santu Gangopadhyay, a Kolkata-based businessman and an accused in the multi-million cash-for-school-job case in West Bengal, on Saturday wrote a letter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) requesting he become a state witnes»»»
Khaled bin Mohamed concludes India visit after representing UAE President at BRICS
Sheikh Khaled thanked India for the warm reception extended to the UAE delegation Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has concluded his visit to the Republic of India after attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, on behalf of UAE President His »»»
Iranian President Pezeshkian meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince on BRICS sidelines as Tehran urges sanctions resistance
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi on Saturday, as Tehran called on the bloc to resist unilateral sanctions. Iran’s official news agency IRNA released video footage of the mee»»»
FRA comprehensively updates real estate valuation standards after 11 years
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued the second edition of the Egyptian Real Estate Valuation Standards, more than 11 years after the first edition, in a new step aimed at improving the efficiency of non-bank financial markets and enhancing the quality and reliability of valuation wo»»»
Canadian boycott of US goods reshapes grocery supply chains
Toronto, Sept. 12 (SANA) A growing consumer campaign to buy Canadian and boycott US products is reshaping supermarket shelves across Canada, prompting grocers to improve country-of-origin labeling and seek alternative suppliers. The “Buy Canadian” movement began after US President Donald Trump impo»»»
AirTag, home intrusion, copied key, restraining order: Stalker kills Indian woman in California
Months of stalking escalated from secret tracking and home intrusion to a fatal shooting Dubai: An Indian-origin woman who had endured months of escalating stalking — including being secretly tracked with an Apple AirTag and finding the alleged stalker inside her home — was shot dead outside her wo»»»
Pune man goes out for a jog, gets hit by speeding car
He was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries When he went jogging in Pune, Virendra Dwivedi could not have known that it would be his last. As he ran on Pashan-Bavdhan Road, he was hit by a speeding car. The software engineer was rushed in the offending vehicle to a nearby hospital»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: One participant walks away with Dh100,000 – did your numbers come up?
Lucky Day Draw No. 260912 sees several participants walk away with cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260912, the winning numbers in the Days section were 12, 11, 1, 16, 10, 25, while 3 was dr»»»
Hull hold Chelsea, Liverpool fail to beat Fulham in Premier League
London: Hull held free-scoring Chelsea 2-2 at Stamford Bridge to go third in the Premier League as Liverpool failed to find a way past struggling Fulham in a 0-0 draw on Saturday. It was a familiar tale for Chelsea as the front three of Morgan Rogers, Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer dazzled, but the Blu»»»
France identifies potential recruiters in Epstein trafficking probe
French investigators have identified more “potential recruiters” who may have helped convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein obtain victims in France and elsewhere, a top prosecutor has announced. Speaking to France Inter on Thursday, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau gave an update on two investigatio»»»
Patna police bust sex racket at guest house, five detained
Police had been monitoring the house for two months before they made a move A joint team of the Patna Police and the SSP Cell's Special Investigation Unit (SIU) busted a sex racket operating from a guest house in the Ghurdaur area under the Rajiv Nagar police station limits, officials said on Satur»»»
INTERBUILD Near East concludes 17th edition with focus on green building, expanding world pavilion
AMMAN — The 17th edition of INTERBUILD Near East concluded on Thursday, with organisers pointing to an expanded international pavilion and a deepening green-building focus as what set this year's edition.The exhibition, held under the patronage of Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah,»»»
Karpacz Economic Forum 2026: Poland, politics and the V4
Three days, more than 6,500 participants, hundreds of panel discussions, politicians, businesspeople, local government leaders and experts – the Karpacz Economic Forum 2026 was an impressive event by its sheer scale alone. Yet what was even more interesting on the ground was seeing how the economic»»»
United Bank launches range of savings, investment products
United Bank has launched a new range of savings and investment products, as well as Sharia-compliant sukuk, offering customers a variety of returns and payment frequencies. The bank has been working to develop its products and provide competitive banking solutions that meet the needs of different c»»»
Former PM Orbán reveals why he nominated man for high state honour later convicted for sexual abuse of many children
Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has revealed why he nominated the paedophile director of the children’s home in Bicske for a high state honour. Péter Magyar, Hungary’s prime minister, today published a document proving that the director was nominated for the award in a submission bearing Orbán’s»»»
76 dead as Philippine authorities begin victim identification in Palawan ferry fire
Coron, Philippines: The death toll from the M/V June Aster ferry fire off Coron, Philippines, increased to 76 on Saturday after the Philippine Coast Guard confirmed that 41 more bodies were found inside the burnt-out vessel. The remains will be transported to a port in Coron, Palawan, coast guard s»»»
President Aoun visits Nabatieh, South Lebanon hails its resilience as a ‘national badge of honor’ – Ya Libnan
Share: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Saturday that the resilience of residents of South Lebanon, particularly those in Nabatieh, represents a source of national pride and a powerful message to the world that Lebanese society can recover and remain standing despite war. “The resilience of the »»»
Uganda buries 'youngest' king amid succession row
Mystery heir and rival prince fuel battle for late Tooro king’s crown Several thousand people gathered on Saturday in Uganda to pay final respects to a king once recognised as the world's youngest monarch, with the president urging unity amid a fight over who will succeed him. King Oyo Nyimba Kabam»»»
Fire Breaks Out at EMCO Ammunition Depot in Gabrovo Region
A fire broke out at an EMCO ammunition depot near Gorni Varpishta, Gabrovo Region, late on Friday, prompting staff evacuations and a BG Alert warning, officials said on Saturday morning. Gabrovo Regional Governor Kristina Sidorova told the Bulgarian News Agency there were no reports of fatalities. »»»
Battle over 'pervert' AI glasses in Europe's line of sight after scandal
A scandal involving girls and women filmed secretly by "pervert" AI glasses has sparked growing concern over this emerging technology – with a petition in Britain demanding a ban on their sale. Anyone wearing smart glasses can take photos, film videos or interact with an AI assistan»»»
French police suspect Normandy train derailment was result of sabotage
A police source said Saturday that French investigators suspect sabotage caused a train derailment in northwest France after a fragment of rail was found on the track. At least 44 people were injured in the derailment that occurred a day earlier, including an 18-year-old woman "in a critical c»»»
Same-sex couples’ adoption: U-turn comes in Hungary?
Péter Magyar was also asked at a press conference on Saturday, where he presented a report on the child protection system, whether the government planned to change the current rules requiring ministerial approval for adoptions by single people and same-sex couples. Same-sex couples already faced an»»»
BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' as Middle East tensions rise
UPDATEXi, Putin, Modi and Pezeshkian back a joint statement urging maximum restraint New Delhi: Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint stateme»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know this evening (Sep 12)
The biggest impact is likely to be on flights, journey times and moving goods The Middle East conflict has taken another worrying turn over the past 24 hours, with fresh attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and Houthi advances in Yemen raising new concerns about shipping, oil supplies and regiona»»»
How a Hungarian entrepreneur helped America after 9/11
A car escorted by eight police motorcyclists arrived outside the company’s headquarters carrying damaged, burned and mangled storage devices. The Americans could only hope that the world-leading Hungarian firm Kürt would be able to recover the data damaged in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The company»»»
Gabrovo District Prosecution Office Oversees Pre-Trial Proceedings Initiated after Fire at EMCO Ammunition Depot
The Gabrovo District Prosecution Office is overseeing pre-trial proceedings initiated in connection with a criminal offense related to a fire that broke out near the village of Gorni Varpishta, Dryanovo Municipality, at around 11 p.m. on Friday, the prosecution office said in a press release on Sa»»»
Drone attack shuts key Saudi oil pipeline
Saudi Arabia has been forced to shut down its strategic East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks damaged pumping facilities along the route, dealing another blow to the kingdom’s ability to export oil amid the US-Iran war. The Saudi Energy Ministry said on Friday that the pipeline was hit at seve»»»
Philippine ferry fire death toll climbs to 76 as identification process begins
Coast guard recovers more bodies from burned ferry as DNA identification starts Coron: The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire jumped to 76 on Saturday after the coast guard confirmed the discovery of 41 more bodies aboard the burnt-out vessel. The remains will be transported to a port in Coron»»»
University of Telecommunications and Posts Opens Academic Year
The University of Telecommunications and Posts (UTP) in Sofia held a ceremony to mark the start of the 2026/2027 academic year and its 145th anniversary here on Saturday. Among the official guests were Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov, Ivan Popov, Executive Director of the Education Programme E»»»
Bank Pocztowy's net profit plunges
Bank Pocztowy’s net profit fell by more than one-third y/y to PLN 65.2 mln in the first half of 2026, pressured by lower interest rates and a higher corporate tax rate for banks. Operating income declined more than 7% to PLN 268.6 mln, while net interest income fell 4% and fee income dropped 23%. T»»»
Worst DR Congo Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases
Kinshasa: More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak of the deadly disease ever, according to figures from the Congolese authorities. Thought to have been spreading under the radar for weeks, the DRC officially detected the latest outbreak in»»»
England survive scare to seal 3-0 sweep against Pakistan
Birmingham, United Kingdom: England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep. The home team, chasing just 130 to win, were in deep trouble when openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed in the first over»»»
Antonelli fastest again in crash-hit final practice
Madrid: Championship leader Kimi Antonelli stayed on top for Mercedes ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in Saturday's extended crash-hit third and final practice ahead of qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. The 20-year-old Italian clocked a best lap in one minute and 32.797 seconds to outpace t»»»
Explosions, fire at Bulgarian ammunition storage site
Sofia, Bulgaria: An explosion and fire have hit an ammunition storage site in Bulgaria, police said Saturday, weeks after a blaze at another munitions facility in the country. The latest incident happened late Friday at a warehouse operated by Bulgarian arms maker EMCO, whose munitions are used in »»»
From obscurity to smashing sixes: Pakistan's Razaullah rises to stardom
Karachi: A young Razaullah arrived in the northern Pakistani city of Mardan with his two elder brothers, dreaming to make it big in cricket with his thunderbolt deliveries and powerful hitting. His brother Samiullah did not want his sibling to be a truck loader like him, and instead made sure the t»»»
PM Modi launches two postage stamps commemorating 20 years of BRICS
BRICS has emerged as an important platform for coordination among major emerging economies Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two postage stamps commemorating 20 years of BRICS at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi The launch came as India hosted the summit under its 2026 chai»»»
Nationwide Protest Calls for Temporary Moratorium on Renewable Energy Plants on Agricultural Land
A nationwide protest calling for a temporary moratorium on the construction of wind turbines and solar power plants on agricultural land took place in several cities across Bulgaria on Saturday. The protest was organized by the White Swallow and Beledie Han-Bogovtsi associations, covering the regio»»»
India becomes world’s 4th largest forex holder
Record inflows push reserves to $785.7 billion, overtaking Russia to claim No. 4 spot Mumbai: India has become the fourth largest holder of foreign exchange reserves in the world after the record surge in dollar inflows triggered by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) foreign currency non-resident »»»
'Attack on CPI-M, not me': Pinarayi Vijayan breaks silence on ED move
Ex-Kerala CM questions ED’s CMRL-Exalogic narrative, vows legal, political fight Kozhikode: Kerala's Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday broke his silence on the Enforcement Directorate’s move seeking registration of a corruption case against him, his daughte»»»
Employees Saw Depot Fire on CCTV, Evacuated in Accordance with Procedure, EMKO Representative Says
During the incident at the EMKO ammunition depot near Gorni Varpishte, employees noticed the fire spreading via the video surveillance system and evacuated within a short period of time in accordance with the procedures for such situations, Eng. Slavcho Dimiev, head of the Separate Production Unit »»»
China, Russia, Iran leaders gather in India as BRICS nations seek common ground
New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping joined the leaders of Russia, Iran, India and other BRICS nations in New Delhi on Saturday, seeking common ground on the Middle East war as deep divisions test the 11-member bloc. Xi told the summit that the Middle East war "does not serve the common interest»»»