NAGOYA: Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari, CEO of Qatar’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, has expressed strong confidence in Doha’s bid journey and the country’s ability to deliver an exceptional edition of the Games. Speaking during a dialogue session held with representatives of the Qata»»»

Aviation ministry tightens monitoring to ensure safety amid mounting financial strain India’s aviation ministry has placed SpiceJet under heightened operational and financial scrutiny as the airline grapples with prolonged cash-flow pressures, rising costs and disruptions linked to the ongoing West»»»

Fuel prices in Hungary stood out sharply from the rest of the European Union in August 2026, as petrol, diesel and lubricant costs surged across almost the entire bloc. While prices in the EU were 23.8% higher than a year earlier, Hungary recorded an increase of just 1.3% – the smallest among all 2»»»

ING Bank Śląski will introduce mortgages linked to the POLSTR one-month compounded benchmark on September 28, 2026. Borrowers can choose variable rates, calculated using the benchmark plus the bank’s margin, or rates fixed for an initial five years. After that period, customers can select another f»»»

He could face up to 20 years in state prison if convicted of rape A prominent online "looksmaxxing" influencer known as "Clavicular" is facing rape charges in the northeastern US state of Massachusetts, according to court records. Braden Eric Peters, 20, is charged with rape, drugging a person for »»»

Trump touts new Arctic pact as US plans two major bases on mineral-rich island US President Donald Trump has signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at strengthening Arctic and North Atlantic security, easing tensions over his repeated calls for Greenland to become part of the United S»»»

New activities include marine training, sea delivery services and floating recreation Dubai: Kuwait has approved seven new commercial activities, including sea taxi services, marine training and floating recreational activities, as it expands the scope of businesses covered by the country’s economi»»»

Trump escalates clash with Hague tribunal, denouncing it as anti-American US President Donald Trump called Tuesday for all nations that are part of the International Criminal Court to quit the body, calling it "out of control." "The United States is equally opposed to the out-of-control institution»»»

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has pushed back against warnings from fellow European leaders that Russia could attack NATO in the near future, saying Helsinki’s intelligence sees no evidence of an imminent military threat. Moscow has repeatedly dismissed claims that it intends to attack NATO. Ru»»»

A household with solar panels can charge a battery from surplus generation. Another might buy cheaper electricity overnight and use it later. Both strategies shift energy, but the cost of charging is different, so their savings should not be calculated in the same way. For UK households, solar batt»»»

Energy Ministry says the Kingdom did not purchase the 25 tankers cited in Iraq Saudi Arabia has denied buying 25 oil tankers and rejected claims that the alleged purchases contributed to higher costs for transporting Iraqi crude. The Saudi Ministry of Energy said on Tuesday that the Kingdom had not»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in New York that, in his address at the UN General Assembly, he would speak about who, and when, had opened Pandora's box of disrespect for the UN Charter. Vucic is due to speak on Wednesday. Small countries cannot change much, but what »»»

US President Donald Trump has stated that the conflict in Ukraine will end sooner than many expect. “We’re working very closely with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, and we will get that one done. It’s going to happen, I think, more quickly than people understand. They’ve had it,” US President Do»»»

The fossil fuel phase-out plan recently announced by the Netherlands has triggered questions and scrutiny from experts and green groups – amid a broader pushback against climate neutrality targets in the EU. The plan, published by the Dutch government on Tuesday (15 September), has drawn harsh crit»»»

Pilots’ off-duty dispute leaves Air New Zealand passengers waiting more than 14 hours San Francisco: An Air New Zealand flight from San Francisco to Auckland was delayed by more than 14 hours after a dispute involving two pilots forced the airline to change the flight crew and bring in a replacemen»»»

System aims to reduce repeated document submissions across multiple banks Abu Dhabi: The UAE banking sector is working on a unified digital platform that would allow customers’ personal information and documents to be updated automatically, reducing the need for people to submit the same records se»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in New York that, in his address at the UN General Assembly, he would speak about who, and when, had opened Pandora's box of disrespect for the UN Charter. Vucic is due to speak on Wednesday. Small countries cannot change much, but what »»»

Hungary’s central bank has decided to lower its medium-term inflation target from 3 per cent to 2.5 per cent from 2028, a move that could support Hungary euro adoption by bringing domestic monetary policy closer to conditions prevailing in the euro area. However, several other economic, fiscal and »»»

Volumes are growing, but in the face of geopolitical challenges and regulatory change, companies are shipping their goods earlier and adjusting their transport strategies to build greater supply chain resilience. These are the key conclusions from this year's shipping peaks. They are visible in sea»»»

US president claims Iran’s power curbed, vows to keep pressure and options open US President Donald Trump used his United Nations General Assembly address on Tuesday to issue a fresh warning to Iran, saying he faces a “big decision” over whether to pursue a deal with Tehran or take further military»»»

The White House has launched a round-the-clock livestream dubbed “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station,” featuring presidential speeches, announcements and curated administration highlights amid an escalating dispute with several major US news organizations. The stream went live at 7 PM ET on Monday on»»»

The EU’s 27 member states have agreed to remove Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from their sanctions blacklist, ending an impasse that threatened the very foundation of the bloc’s anti-Russian penalty regime. In a deal brokered by Ireland, which holds the EU’s rotating presi»»»

Companies advised monitoring insurance exposure and use AI as maritime risks evolve Dubai: UAE businesses exposed to shipping, energy and logistics are being urged to strengthen legal and risk-management systems as continuing maritime uncertainty raises the prospect of higher insurance costs, contr»»»

US president tells UN he faces choice over Iran while saying an agreement remains possible President Donald Trump will vow at the UN General Assembly Tuesday to use "unmatched" US military power to secure Washington's interests in Latin America, according to extracts of his speech released by the W»»»

Dh1,000 minimum investment, with subscriptions open from September 23 to 28 Dubai: UAE residents will be able to invest in the government’s second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk from September 23, with the five-year investment offering an annual profit rate of 5.06 per cent. The Ministry of Finance said »»»

Doha: Vietnam and Qatar are looking to give fresh momentum to their more than three-decade-old partnership, with greater trade, investment, energy and technology cooperation emerging as key areas for expanding bilateral ties, Vietnamese Ambassador to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep said. Speaking at a re»»»

UN chief calls for a world built on interdependence as he prepares to leave office United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for "a world built on interdependence" as he made his final address Tuesday to a yearly gathering of world leaders convening to face a formidable menu of »»»

The latest state elections in Germany have confirmed a trend that is becoming increasingly difficult to dismiss. The issue is no longer the occasional success of one party or failure of another, but the gradual dismantling of a political system that for decades appeared almost permanent. The postwa»»»

Hungarian immunity rights have returned to the spotlight after prosecutors asked parliament to suspend the immunity of two former government ministers, while a separate request has also been filed concerning Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The three requests relate to separate criminal investigations »»»

Next-generation robots to scan faces, weigh luggage and attach baggage tags automatically Dubai: Emirates Group is developing a new generation of airport robots that will be able to complete passenger check-in and handle baggage automatically, with the technology expected to be unveiled and formall»»»

Several Iraqi travel agencies said on Tuesday the U.S. ban on Iranian airlines could severely disrupt their business, forcing them to explore alternatives, such as hours-long land routes to Iran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that Iranian airlines will "shut down" on September 2»»»

NEW YORK- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attended on Tuesday in New York a reception for delegation heads, hosted by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres before a general debate in the UN General Assembly. In an Instagram post, Vucic wrote that the reception had been an opportunity for numerou»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that the time has come for all Lebanese to realize that “our homeland cannot be built by a single group, sect, or party.” “It is our destiny to live together; hatred does not build a nation, and division serves only those who wish for Lebanon to remain weak. Dialo»»»

Hundreds of inmates at Lebanon's central Roumieh Prison have been on hunger strike for 10 days over the stalled implementation of an amnesty law supposed to benefit them, a judicial official told AFP on Tuesday. Lebanon's parliament last month passed the sweeping amnesty law, the first since 1991 a»»»

In Abu Dhabi’s old souk, heritage, dreams and handmade stories endure Abu Dhabi: "This is where I can tell my story," Iman El Haj, founder of Darazean, says, about a place many would write off as an outdated market. To her it is where her dream was born. Not in her bedroom or on the school bench, b»»»

BusinessGermanyWill Germany have enough gas this winter?Dirk KaufmannGermany's gas storage sites are far less full than in recent years. Officials say supplies are secure, but analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could push prices higher. So how secure is the supply? https://p.dw.»»»

Doha, Qatar: An Indian woman has died of severe burns sustained after accidentally falling into a vessel containing boiling sambar (a lentil stew) in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. The incident took place in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada, where the 46-year-old woma»»»

World leaders are gathering at the United Nations this week against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising fears over artificial intelligence and mounting economic and climate pressures. The annual General Assembly will test whether the 193-member body can still bring countries t»»»

The top five US television networks staged a revolt on Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump to protest his decision to ban three news outlets from the White House. "No administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting," »»»

Institute says fan change was planned as police investigate allegations surrounding death Mumbai: IIT Bombay has begun replacing ceiling fans in its hostels with wall-mounted units, a move that has drawn attention following the death of a student and amid a widening debate over student welfare, dis»»»

Passengers urged to check airlines as UAE airports face fresh disruptions Flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah continue to operate on Tuesday, although several services have been cancelled or delayed, while fresh disruptions are affecting international aviation. Air Arabia and flydubai have ca»»»

Doha, Qatar: Years of Culture, in collaboration with Qatar Museums and Katara Cultural Village, opened Dialogue of Papers at Katara Cultural Village. The opening was attended by HE Syahda Guruh Langkah Samudera, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the State of Qatar; Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Than»»»

"Revival" has nominated party leader Kostadin Kostadinov for president and MEP Petar Volgin for vice president in Bulgaria’s October 25 presidential election, the party announced in Veliko Tarnovo on Independence Day. The party has already been registered by the Central Election Commission (CEC) to»»»

An auction of the personal belongings of French screen icon Brigitte Bardot fetched nearly €1 million in Paris on Monday, with the sale featuring hundreds of personal objects ranging from sunglasses to furniture. An auction of French screen legend Brigitte Bardot's personal items fetched nearly €1 »»»

There's the inroads of the far right, but also the broader desire for change. Introducing Berlin's answer to Zohran Mamdani: Elif Eralp, who led the far-left Die Linke party's historic win in Sunday's municipal elections in Berlin. We ask if the 45-year-old daughter of Turkish political exiles can »»»

Péter Magyar and Ukraine have become embroiled in a public diplomatic dispute after Budapest rejected claims that Hungary had joined the newly launched Carpathian Eight regional initiative. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticised the Hungarian government’s position as unnecessarily conf»»»

Digital twins of teachers to provide UAE students with after-school learning access Dubai: GEMS Education is preparing to introduce AI-powered digital twins of its teachers, giving students access to personalised support and subject expertise well beyond the school day. The initiative will see the »»»

Madrid: Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde suffered an ankle injury in his team's weekend derby loss to Atletico Madrid, the club confirmed Tuesday. The Uruguay midfielder was hurt by a tackle from Atletico's Lee Kang-in, which Real have insisted should have resulted in a sending off for the Sou»»»

Hungary’s food producers and retailers are jointly calling on the government to abolish the country’s price margin cap immediately, arguing that the measure has outlived its original anti-inflation purpose and is now distorting the market. The debate puts Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s new governmen»»»

Vodafone Romania has launched GEN10, a programme aimed at identifying and supporting the country’s next generation of young talent, with the involvement of Romanian sports champions Nadia Comăneci and Ciprian Marica. “Technology has become an integral part of every family’s life, providing access t»»»