A plume of smoke and flames rose near Riyadh's main international airport on Saturday and residents reported hearing loud booms hours after Saudi authorities issued the first alert for the country's capital since the latest escalation with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels. An Aramco fuel tank near»»»

Denmark on Saturday welcomed a deal announced by President Donald Trump that bolsters the US military presence in Greenland and limits its adversaries from investing or having a military presence on the Arctic territory. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the deal respects the "red lines"»»»

NAGOYA: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani addressed the Opening Ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, reflecting on his own journey from torchbearer at Doha 2006 to leading the Council two decades later. "Japan has set the stage, now it »»»

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US presidential senior adviser for Arab and African affairs Massad Boulos discussed the crisis involving Iran and stressed the need to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law. The two officials sp»»»

Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla participated in the 14th meeting of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Governing Council in Nairobi on Saturday, focusing on expanding the network of participating banks and mitigating cross-border payment risks. The meeting, he»»»

WASHINGTON: Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, said US forces facilitated the safe passage of 1 billion barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz over the past two months, while also helping more than 2,000 commercial vessels transit the waterway.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran is Still Committed to Nuclear Doctrine, but We Do Not Know What Will Happen in the Future: Top Security Official 19-09-2026 20:48 PM I»»»

Husband’s fake kidnapping unravels after immigration flags companion’s document When a Pune-based woman went to file a police report about her missing husband, fearing he had been kidnapped little did she expect to find that he had been lying to her and taking a holiday with another woman. Her husb»»»

Washington, Sept. 19 (SANA) Artificial intelligence could raise European productivity by roughly 1% over five years, but it risks widening economic inequality, increasing power grid strain, and deepening dependence on foreign technology unless governments deepen integration, the International Monet»»»

The ruling Socialist Party is moving quickly to advance its controversial territorial reform, despite strong objections from opposition parties and local groups. The parliamentary process begins Monday in the Conference of Chairpersons, followed by the Legal Affairs Committee, which is expected to »»»

London: Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton, while Tottenham remain winless after a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta's men arrived on the south coast in formidable form having won all seven games in all competitions »»»

Annualised revenue expected to exceed $100 billion by year-end up from $65 billion in July San Francisco: Anthropic is on track to exceed $100 billion in annualised revenue by the end of 2026, a remarkable acceleration that could strengthen the artificial intelligence company’s case for what may be»»»

Guardian Glass has inaugurated a high-performance glass coating line at its manufacturing facility in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt, expanding its local production capabilities and strengthening its ability to supply coated glass to customers across regional markets. The inauguration ceremony was att»»»

Washington: Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, said U.S. forces facilitated the safe passage of 1 billion barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz over the past two months, while also helping more than 2,000 commercial vessels transit the waterwa»»»

Share: Photo Illustration – A Hezbollah fighter hands his weapon to the Lebanese Army as residents applaud—a dignified step toward one army, one state and a future free from wars Lebanon did not choose. Hezbollah launched a war Lebanon did not choose. Now it demands that the state undo the conseque»»»

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that sustainable security can only be achieved through dialogue, confidence-building, cooperation, and mutual respect among regional countries, while rejecting the presence and intervention of foreign military powers. Araghchi made these remarks»»»

Iran could reconsider its participation in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if US and Israeli actions continue, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said while stressing that no decision has been made yet. Rezaei said Iran remains in contact with Qatari and Pak»»»

Continue the Change supports the protest of musicians from Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) and their demands for sustainable funding and decent pay, according to a statement issued by the party’s press office on Saturday. "For over a year, musicians from the BNR Symphony Orchestra, Big Band, Folk Mu»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), held the second roundtable for the construction, building materials and wood sectors, building on the discussions and outcomes of the inaugural roundtable held in December 2025. The roundtable forms pa»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI), held the second roundtable for the construction, building materials and wood sectors, building on the discussions and outcomes of the inaugural roundtable held in December 2025. The roundtable f»»»

The US Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike affects Egypt’s banking sector indirectly through its impact on the global cost of funds, capital flows, exchange rates, and expectations for domestic interest rates. Although Egyptian banks do not automatically adjust their rates in response to Federal R»»»

Gold prices rose during trading over the past week, with the price of a gram of 21-karat gold, the most widely traded in the local market, increasing by around EGP 110 to reach approximately EGP 6,390. The price of 24-karat gold reached around EGP 7,303 per gram, while 18-karat gold stood at approx»»»

Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) hosted a panel discussion examining the role of early maritime trade networks in shaping British diplomacy in the region. Titled "Diplomacy and Influence: A Reading of the British Presence in the Gulf," the dynamic session gathered academics, students, and researc»»»

London, Sept. 19 (SANA) EU Tax Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra ruled out the immediate adoption of a unified tax on major technology companies such as Amazon, Google, and Meta, stressing the need to exhaust all avenues toward a global solution before considering a unilateral European move. In remarks t»»»

“This treaty is mostly for show, but in legal terms it’s much ado about nothing” because “the US already had free access to Greenland and the main responsibility for the defense of Greenland,” Swedish military and geopolitics analyst Mikael Valtersson told Sputnik, commenting on the new US-Denmark »»»

US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded two days of lavish wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, after the gift raised questions over foreign influence and ethics. US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son h»»»

President Emmanuel Macron embarks on a rare and symbolic visit to a remote French territory in the North Atlantic on Saturday, hosting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a time of growing tensions with Washington. This comes after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed maki»»»

Air France is betting big on luxury to keep wealthy travellers spending with lavish servings of caviar and champagne in first-class cabins as soaring fuel costs and disrupted travel patterns squeeze airlines worldwide. The campaign seems to have paid off, with the Paris-based carrier saying that pr»»»

BusinessGermanyMecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Will economy shape the vote?Dirk KaufmannVoters in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania head to the polls on Sunday, with the Social Democrats and far-right AfD neck and neck. Here's a look at key economic issues that could influence the e»»»

The war with Iran has cost the US $43.6 billion, with nearly two-thirds of the bill going toward replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM) figures sent to lawmakers and shared with the media on Friday. The estimate covers costs through September 3. The Pe»»»

Washington: President of the United States, Donald Trump has signed a bill authorizing imposing new sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Approved by the US Congress this week, the legislation targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, senior individuals and officials, as well as what is k»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has delivered a sharp response to billionaire Lőrinc Mészáros after the company behind a controversial 35-year motorway concession signalled that it could pursue legal claims over the government’s plan to end the agreement. The latest exchange comes just a day after Buda»»»

Maritime threats, UN warnings and travel advisories unsettle Gulf passengers Dubai: The regional security situation continues to shape daily life, from flight schedules to airport operations across the Gulf. Here's a round-up of today's key developments and what they mean for residents. Regional de»»»

Former Japanese PM Noda continues his early-morning station routine after four decades Former Japanese prime minister Yoshihiko Noda has returned to a familiar routine: standing at a railway station and handing political leaflets to commuters. On September 18, Noda was at Minami-Funabashi Station i»»»

DOHA: Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), HE Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al Thani, affirmed that the State of Qatar's participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) aligns with its policy of supportin»»»

Pro-Houthi demonstrations erupted in Yemen after Saudi Arabia accused the military group of targeting the Muslim holy site of Mecca. Story by Elitsa Gadeva.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani, affirmed that the State of Qatar's participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) aligns with its policy of supportin»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Aoun Adviser: Don’t Let Lebanon ‘Peace Agreement’ Prove Hezbollah Right 19-09-2026 15:18 PM Jean Aziz, an advisor to the President of the R»»»

The FBI temporarily suspended some cooperation with its Canadian counterpart this month after the country’s public broadcaster instructed journalists not to refer to the 9/11 attacks as terrorism without attribution to experts or authorities, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing officials »»»

Russian researchers from several institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Moscow State University have developed a more stable magnetorheological fluid that can instantly change its stiffness under a magnetic field, opening new possibilities for adaptive machines and soft robotics. The mat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has said its National Data Programme is working to strengthen Qatar’s data ecosystem and support more effective decision-making by improving data accuracy, establishing common standards and creating a unified framework for government data. In a socia»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Hajj and Umrah Affairs, will open registration for residents and citizens wishing to perform Hajj during the 2027 season from 12 midnight on Sunday, September 20 until October 20, 2026. In a statement by the Mi»»»

Germany will cut taxes on gasoline and diesel by about 17 cents a litre from October, the government said Friday. The move comes ahead of state elections in the capital Berlin and the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania where Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservative C»»»

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has described a deal for the US to develop a significant military presence on Greenland, as 'a good agreement'. US President Donald Trump announced the deal on Friday, after he spent months seeking to acquire Greenland, citing threats from Russia and China, a»»»

Three automated rubbish bins are being tested at Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station to manage waste Dubai: Japan is testing robot rubbish bins at one of the world’s busiest railway stations in a bid to ease the workload of sanitation workers, according to an AFP report. Three automated bins have been trialle»»»

In today’s corporate environment, the biggest obstacle to progress is rarely budget or technology — it is communication. Teams sit in the same meetings and use the same English words, yet often end up speaking entirely different professional languages. Project Manager Tomiris Kushakarbayeva, who ho»»»

This week, Saudi Arabia has turned to its allies for military support as Iran-backed Houthi rebels tighten their grip on Yemen’s Red Sea coast and the Bab el Mandeb shipping choke point, while drone attacks on the Kingdom’s oil infrastructure deepen an emerging energy crisis. In Russia, voters head»»»

Donald Trump announced Friday he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing all three outlets of spreading 'fake news'. The move is almost certain to face legal challenges, and has been denounced by press freedom advocates. The US president's relationship with media outlets »»»

Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of wild cat living at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia. The tiny, spotted feline had lived at the sanctuary for years before genetic analysis revealed it as the first new living wild cat species identified in more than a century. A previously u»»»

Damascus, Sept. 19 (SANA) The price of 21 karat gold in Syria increased by 50 Syrian pounds on Saturday compared to Thursday’s rate. According to the latest bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management, the price of one gram of 21 karat gold reached 16,600 Syrian pounds f»»»