Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Smith, Historian of Modern France and Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London. He argues that Marine Le Pen and the National Rally’s commanding position in early presidential polling should not be regarded as an inevitable far-right»»»

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Rex Li, Professor of International Relations at King's College London, says that China "is trying to promote an alternative international security order and project itself as a stabilising force in world politics", adding that while Beijing "is increasingly »»»

Drinking water supply will be suspended in a part of Bishkek from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on September 17, Bishkekvodokanal municipal enterprise said. The outage will affect the old airport area, Chingiz Aitmatov Avenue, and Aliaskar Toktonaliev and Tolomush Okeev streets. Residential buildings, schools, »»»

Hundreds of protesters gathered in central Sofia on Tuesday evening to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s government, citing concerns over the budget deficit, new foreign debt, corruption, organized crime, youth violence and the cabinet’s policy toward Russia. The demonstration »»»

European Union envoys have pushed back the expiry of EU Russia sanctions listings by ​seven days until September 22, a spokesperson for the EU's Irish presidency said on Monday, after failing to agree on a six-month renewal. At issue is whether to de-list Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa gave Al Hilal a tough fight before suffering a 2-1 defeat in their AFC Champions League Elite opener at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh yesterday. Seeking a fifth Asian title, Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal side got the start they wanted but not without a slow start with both sides going»»»

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar, Principle Partner of Audi Revolut F1 Team, brought Qatari culture, food and hospitality to Madrid through “La Parada”, a three-day public activation held at Plaza de Santiago from September 9 to 11. The activation welcomed more than 7,000 visitors and featured a programme »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar were handed a 4-1 defeat by Republic of Korea in their opening football match at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, yesterday. Eom Ji-sung scored a hat-trick for the Koreans, finding the net in the seventh, 20th and first-half stoppage time minutes. Kim Myung-jun added »»»

Minister of Sports and Youth and President of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani met with Palestinian Football Association president Lieutenant General Jibril Rajoub at his office in Doha yesterday. During the meeting, the two officials discussed a »»»

Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port will return to the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 for the fifth consecutive year, taking place from September 23 to 26, and will continue its official sponsorship of the Upper Deck Lounge for the second consecutive year. The participation reflects Old Doha Port’s commitment to st»»»

The Yemeni Armed Forces on Wednesday declared a new operation in which they shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib Governorate while it was conducting hostile mission. The aircraft was downed by a locally manufactured surface-to-air missile, Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Ya»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan coach Vicente Moreno said his side are confident and in good rhythm as they prepare to open their AFC Champions League Two campaign against Jordan’s Al Faisaly at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium today. The challenge is a significant one, with Al Faisaly twice winning the competition in»»»

In an interview, Sheikh Nasser underscored that the consumer electronics industry is undergoing a period of particularly rapid transformation, with traditional distinctions between products increasingly disappearing. The rapid convergence of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer ele»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces carried out drone strikes overnight against Ukraine's defense industry enterprises and ports, as well as against naval vessels used for the Ukrainian army, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "Tonight, the Russian armed forces carried out stri»»»

UN Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan Antje Grawe is completing her four-year mission in the country. The Minister of Labor, Social Security and Migration of Kyrgyzstan Almaz Imangaziev met with Antje Grawe. The sides discussed key areas of cooperation between the ministry and the United Nations sy»»»

Damascus, Sept. 16 (SANA) Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation between Syria and the United States during a phone call on Wednesday. According to a statement by the F»»»

Doha, Qatar: Relations between Qatar and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are entering a new phase of cooperation, supported by growing economic engagement, high-level exchanges and expanding partnerships across strategic sectors, Ambassador of Vietnam to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep»»»

Doha, Qatar: World No.1 Mostafa Asal moved into the semi-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic after overcoming Egyptian compatriot Aly Abou Eleinen in 91-minute thriller at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha yesterday. Asal, chasing a maiden Qatar Classic title after finishing ru»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has joined the event as a Strategic Sponsor for the third edition of Qatar International Medical Devices & Healthcare Exhibition & Conference (QMED 2026) Sogha Exhibitions & Conferences, the organiser of the event. The third edition of QMED 2026 will tak»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mannai Corporation announced the appointment of technology industry veteran Sumanta Roy (pictured) as Group President for Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Roy will lead the Group’s ICT business across the Middle East, and Africa, strengthening its technology capabilities»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vodafone Qatar has been honoured with three awards at the Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit & Awards 2026, hosted at Rosewood Doha, underscoring its position as a regional leader in enterprise AI and data innovation. The summit brought together industry leaders to examine ho»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Governor-General of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea HE Sir Bob Dadae on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health H E Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud held a meeting with the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA), headed by QBA Chairman H E Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani along with representatives of private hospitals and medical centers. During the meeting, a number of t»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, hosted the second edition of its ‘SME Local Business Boost’ series under the theme of ‘Building a Resilient Energy Ecosystem’. The event brought together senior executives, suppliers, service providers, small and»»»

Industrial production fell by 3.7% in the first seven months of this year compared with the same period in 2025, in unadjusted terms, and by 3.8% when adjusted for the number of business days and seasonality, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) on Tuesday.Durin»»»

The free job rate in the second term of 2026 was EUR1% in the euro area and 2% in EU. The lowest value of this indicator was in Romania, according to Eurostat data released on Tuesday. EU member states with the highest vacant job rate were: the Netherlands, (4.1%), Belgium (3.3%), Malta (3.1%) and »»»

Nine in ten Romanians (87%) are pessimistic about the country's economic situation, while compared with last year they have a more negative perception of both their own income and the organisation they work for, according to a research tracking the population's overall economic sentiment.According »»»

The European Businesswomen's Employers' Association (PEFA) on Thursday organises in Chisinau, Moldova, the second edition of the Romania-Republic of Moldova Business Forum - FERM, an event dedicated to strengthening the economic relations between the two countries and developing new investment oppo»»»

Representatives of Cugir Mechanical Plant (UM Cugir) announced on Monday that a contract worth 54 million euros had been signed to modernise industrial infrastructure, increase production capacity and diversify the range of NATO-standard ammunition manufactured.'The strategic modernisation programm»»»

Economic adjustment must create the conditions for restoring confidence and achieving healthy growth, while an economy does not restart through laws, ordinances or public statements, but when people and businesses once again begin to have confidence in tomorrow, interim Finance Minister Alexandru N»»»

Romania's current account deficit widened to 16.29 billion euros in January-July 2026, compared with 15.707 billion euros in the same period of 2025, the National Bank of Romania (BNR) informs on Tuesday.Within the current account, the goods trade deficit increased by 88 million euros, the services»»»

The Ministry of Transport has lost EUR2 billion from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR)?out of a total allocation of EUR62 billion?during the Ciolacu administration, interim minister Radu Miruta stated on Tuesday; he alleged that the funds were withheld by Brussels due to procurement »»»

The cancellation of presidential elections in Romania and 2024 and the situation of Ceuta exclave following an unprecedented migration flow were the main examples used by the European deputies to show both the danger of foreign interferences and the effect of Brussel's growing authority in fighting»»»

President Nicusor Dan is condemning what he calls the "extremely serious" violence in Victoriei Square oin Bucharest, after aggressions took place during a farmers' protest."The violence we see today in Victory Square is extremely serious. I am strongly condemning such actions and any attempt to tu»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that those attempting to push Romania into dangerous instability must understand that no one wins when the country is divided by hatred and partisan interests."We all sense the tension in society, caught between overlapping crises that seem endless. Peacef»»»

Several people participating in Tuesday's shepherds' protest in Victoriei Square jostled with gendarmes and threw objects at them.Traffic in the area was halted, while the gendarmes used tear gas to remove those who resorted to violence.The shepherds gathered around 8:00 in the area of the Antipa M»»»

The Government stated on Tuesday that it respects all citizens' legal right to peaceful protest, but noted that "the protest in Victoriei Square went beyond this scope and degenerated into regrettable acts of violence," and called "for calm and an end to the violence.""It is worth noting that no re»»»

A 27-year-old man suspected of fraud and organizing an illegal lottery through a YouTube channel has been detained in Batken. According to the Internal Affairs Department of the city, several residents filed complaints with the police. They said that in June 2026, the suspect gained their trust and»»»

Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada H E Anita Anand on the sidelines of Minister Al Kuwari’s participation in the Canada Investment Summit, being held in Toronto, Canada, on September 14 and 15. The meetings focused on bilateral relations w»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Borsa Diamanti d’Italia (Diamond Bourse of Italy), establishing a strategic partnership between the two bourses. The agreement was signed during the CIBJO Centenary Congress, held in Vicenza, Italy, fr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani met yesterday with representatives of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA). The meeting formed part of the Ministry’s regular engagement with the business community. The two sides discussed future pla»»»

UK capital targets Dubai homes across price bands, from studios to luxury villas LEOS Developments has reviewed recent market data on British demand across Dubai’s residential property sector. Betterhomes data covering March and April 2026 ranked British nationals first among its Dubai property buy»»»

VIP Packs offers exclusive benefits, Dubai Parks passes and a chance to win Dh31,000 Dubai: Global Village will open pre-orders for its Season 31 VIP Packs on September 21, with public sales starting on September 26 through the Coca-Cola Arena website. The packs will be sold exclusively online, wit»»»

Up to 155 tons of hazardous chemical substances remaining at the former Crystal plant in Tash-Kumyr for more than 15 years are to be neutralized. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, specialists are currently preparing the site for the work. The project stages and safety measures were»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with the Department of Mosques, has concluded the first series of “Waqf Ambassadors” seminars held virtually for Imams and preachers, as part of an ongoing awareness programme aimed at pr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the United Mexican States HE Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on the occasion of her country's Independence Day.»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met with UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting, during his visit to the United Kingdom. The meeting discussed issues of mutual interest between the two sides and ways to strengthen and »»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar has emphasised education and training as key pillars in promoting and protecting human rights, saying the approach is particularly important amid today’s global challenges. Addressing a high-level panel marking the 15th anniversary of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Ed»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the follow-up of the implementation of development and rehabilitation projects for areas of historical and heritage value in Central Doha, President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ H E Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Meer inspected the progress of work on the developm»»»

Some UAE flights are cancelled as regional tensions keep airline schedules under pressure Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight cancellations and delays, with several services cancelled at Dubai International Airport and delays reported on flights arriving into Abu Dhabi. Emirates, flydu»»»