US-led Americas coalition backs sanctions against crime groups
Coalition of 15 governments moves to punish cartels dubbed 'ISIS of the Americas' President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged a US-led coalition in Latin America to impose sanctions on 24 criminal networks, just hours after denouncing regional drug cartels as "the ISIS of the Western Hemisphere." "I'm »»»
GEMS School of Research and Innovation's next phase: New principal outlines his priorities
New SRI principal Richard Jones vows to listen first, then lead change When Richard Jones takes over as principal of GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI) in January 2027, he will be stepping into a school that has just completed its first year, but he does not plan to arrive with a long lis»»»
WEF's Chief Economists expect global economy to stabilise
Economists see steadier growth amid rising geopolitical and AI-driven risks NEW YORK: The global economy is stabilising, but the fiscal support that cushioned successive shocks since 2020 is unlikely to play the same role in the year ahead, according to the World Economic Forum's Chief Economists' »»»
QF sparks global dialogue on tradition, progress at Goals House during UNGA
Tribune News Network NEW YORK CITY As the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly takes place, Qatar Foundation has fostered a global dialogue at Goals House in New York on how inherited knowledge, cultural identity, and local wisdom can help address some of the world’s most pressing ch»»»
QC provides food aid to 12,500 in Nigeria
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its humanitarian response to food insecurity in Nigeria, Qatar Charity (QC) distributed 2,298 food baskets to highly vulnerable households across Borno, Yobe, Kogi and Niger states, benefiting approximately 12,575 displaced and vulnerable people. The interventio»»»
QCDC, QFBA open registration for certified career guidance practitioner programme
QNA Doha Qatar Career Development Centre, in partnership with the Qatar Finance and Business Academy, has opened registration for a programme aimed at training certified career guidance practitioners. The programme, which will run from November 2 to December 14, seeks to equip participants with pra»»»
UAE startups are moving past the era of growth at any cost
Sheraa says the focus is shifting from fast fundraising to stronger, lasting businesses Sharjah: In the UAE, startup founders are being pushed to look beyond fast fundraising and rapid growth, with more attention now on whether customers return, whether the numbers add up and whether the business c»»»
US military power is a ‘Wizard of Oz’ illusion – ex-CIA analyst Larry Johnson
US military might has turned out to be an illusion in the style of ‘The Wizard of Oz’, former CIA analyst Larry Johnson has said. The myth of American dominance in the defense sector was shattered by the Ukraine and Iran conflicts, Johnson said in an interview with RT’s Sanchez Effect on Monday. Be»»»
Trump apparently leaving key Middle Eastern ally in the lurch (VIDEO)
The US seems to be in no rush to bail out Saudi Arabia while renewed hostilities with Yemen’s Houthis are ongoing, RT’s Steve Sweeney reports from Beirut. The New York Times claimed over the weekend that US President Donald Trump had called off air strikes on the Shiite militant group at the last m»»»
Solar boom: Pakistan and Philippines turn to rooftops as power costs soar
From grid anxiety to energy independence, rooftop solar reshapes power use Manila: Millions of households and businesses in the Philippines and Pakistan are turning their rooftops into small power stations. The reason: expensive mains electricity. The key trigger: cheaper solar technology, thus hel»»»
Trump tells UK’s Burnham: ‘We can do business’ — but blasts ‘terrible’ Chagos deal
US president praises new British PM after UN meeting, but warns about Diego Garcia US President Donald Trump said he believes he can “do business” with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham after their first face-to-face meeting at the United Nations, but immediately highlighted a major point of disa»»»
Panama Catholic Church reports dozens of clerical abuse cases
Universities’ review of Panama Church abuse highlights underreporting, failures The Catholic Church in Panama has recorded dozens of complaints alleging sexual abuse of minors and other vulnerable people by priests, according to a report released Tuesday. Prepared by two Catholic universities at th»»»
Iran was ‘bully of the Middle East’ — ‘but bully no more’: Trump at UN
US president says Tehran posed a threat that could no longer be allowed to grow US President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to portray Iran as the central security threat in the Middle East, calling Tehran the region’s former “bully” and defending his decision »»»
Amir participates in multilateral meeting held by the United States in New York
New York: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in a multilateral meeting convened by the United States of America today at the United Nations headquarters in New York, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting was attended by US Pre»»»
Amir participates in multilateral meeting held by US in New York
NEW YORK: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in a multilateral meeting held by the United States of America at the United Nations headquarters in New York, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the General Assembly. The meeting was held in the»»»
Amir affirms path to peace, stability in the Region is Through Dialogue and Just Resolutions
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed that the path to peace and stability in the region lies in dialogue, negotiation, and just solutions derived from international law, as well as respect for the sovereignty of states and the rights of peoples. In a post on his official accou»»»
Iran offers to reopen key global energy route – media
The Strait of Hormuz could reopen within seven days if the US eases military pressure and lifts its blockade of Iranian ports, according to media reports citing a senior Iranian official. The strait is one of the world’s most important energy routes, normally carrying around a fifth of global oil a»»»
Iran, AI and the ICC: Trump makes threats, touts policies at UN General Assembly
US President Donald Trump launched a full-throated defence of the deeply unpopular US-Israeli war against Iran before the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, claiming that Washington would reach a deal with Tehran after the upcoming US midterm elections. Trump also rejected the idea of global regulatio»»»
HH the Amir: No talk of just international order so long Palestine remains blind spot
New York: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed that there can be no talk of a just international order so long as Palestine remains a blind spot within it, stressing that what has happened in Gaza is genocide in every sense of the word, and a stain of shame on the conscience of huma»»»
Ladin: Dolomites villages refuse to give up on ancient language
Year after year, the mountains of the Dolomites become more popular with tourists. Amid millions of visitors, 30,000 inhabitants speak a language only they understand: Ladin, one of the oldest minority languages in Europe. Tourists crammed onto a ridge, hikers stuck on the trails, long queues»»»
How is the EU responding to record fuel prices?
Fuel prices have hit record highs across Europe in recent days, driven by soaring oil prices amid the war in the Middle East and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. However, the scale of the increases, as well as the measures taken to address them, varies significantly from one EU country to a»»»
Business - Paramount, US states settle antitrust lawsuit over Warner Bros. acquisition
Paramount Skydance has settled a lawsuit with a dozen US states that sought to block its acquisition of Warner Brothers, as well as with the Writers Guild of America. California's attorney general said that while the settlement addressed concerns over competition and protection, it did not mea»»»
Business - New report tackles problem of governments' overreliance on consulting firms
Dependence on consulting firms is a growing trend among governments globally. Left unchecked, it can have a negative impact due to high costs or transparency issues. Such dependence came to the fore in France a few years ago, when the Macron government was criticised for its close ties with US»»»
The revenge of the East: The end of West Germany has finally come
Occasionally, history does dish out poetic justice. It can also be exceedingly funny, if in a merciless way. Germany’s well-known tragedy – or let’s say, one of them – is that it suffers from a chronic deficiency of irony, so many Germans will fail to see the funny side of what has just happened. A»»»
Core of current dangerous situation Is absence of regional collective security system: Amir
New York: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani stressed that the core of the dangerous situation facing the region is the absence of a regional collective security system, one that respects the sovereignty, integrity, and territorial unity of states, and encourages the resolution of disputes»»»
Qatar participates in OIC Ministerial Contact Group on Afghanistan
New York: The State of Qatar participated in a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministerial Contact Group on Afghanistan, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Min»»»
Yemeni media: Saudi missile strikes target various areas in the border districts of Marran, Haydan, and Al-Dhahir, west of Saada Governorate in northern Yemen - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni media: Saudi missile strikes target various areas in the border districts of Marran, Haydan, and Al-Dhahir, west of Saada Governorat»»»
Iran Stands Firm as Araghchi Meets Witkoff in New York
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, in a development that brought direct diplomatic contact between Tehran and Washington into focus amid the continuing confrontation between»»»
US President says US and Iran are close to reaching a settlement
New York: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States and Iran are close to reaching a settlement. Trump was speaking before a stakeout following his meeting with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at the UN headquarters in New York. He said: "They want to talk to us. They have been t»»»
Yemeni Military Spokesman Reports 19 Saudi Airstrikes in 24 Hours
The official spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, Brigadier General Yahya Sarei, announced that Saudi military aviation launched 19 airstrikes over the past 24 hours, targeting the governorates of Taiz, Al-Jawf, and Ma’rib, resulting in casualties including women and children. Sarei explained »»»
War with Russia becoming Europe’s Plan A – Rachel Marsden (VIDEO)
Europe’s accelerated moves to deter conflict with Russia could end up provoking one, RT contributor Rachel Marsden has said. Russian officials have repeatedly rejected claims that they have aggressive designs against the EU and NATO, saying that they are contrived by Western politicians to scare th»»»
Opinion | Trump’s Second Term: When Maximum Pressure Begins to Undermine American Power
As US President Donald Trump approaches the midpoint of his second term, mounting signs point to an erosion of American prestige and global influence. A growing body of assessments and analyses suggests that this decline has not been accidental. Rather, it reflects profound shifts in the way Washin»»»
Erdoğan: Syria taking concrete steps toward stability and becoming a safe state
New York, Sep. 22 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Tuesday that Syria is taking concrete steps toward stability and becoming a safe state, stressing that Türkiye will continue to stand by the Syrian people. Addressing the general debate of the 81st session of the United Nations Ge»»»
Amir participates in opening session of UN General Assembly
New York: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the opening session of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, held on Tuesday morning in New York. The session was attended by Their Majesties, Highnesses, and Excellencies heads of state and government, delegations, and repre»»»
Sri Lanka hands 220-year jail terms to 15 convicted of Easter bombings
The court also ordered that all property and other assets of the convicts be confiscated Sri Lanka’s High Court on Tuesday handed 220-year jail terms to 15 men convicted of direct involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people. The three-judge bench found that 14 of the acc»»»
Zionist artillery targets Mais Al-Jabal town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist artillery targets Mais Al-Jabal town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 22-09-2026 22:16 PM Latest News Urgent News Zionist artiller»»»
Viral AI 80s photo trend: Police warns ‘nostalgia’ could be a trap
Nostalgic 80s-style AI portraits raise red flags over identity theft and fraud Delhi Police has warned social media users about the security risks of the viral AI trend that turns current selfies into glamorous-looking 1980s portraits. The trend has spread rapidly across Instagram and X, with users»»»
Amir calls for diplomatic solution to Gulf crisis, reopening of Strait of Hormuz
NEW YORK: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani participated in the opening session of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, held on Tuesday morning in New York. The session was attended by Their Majesties, Highnesses, and Excellencies, heads of state and g»»»
Eight Muslim countries urge Israel to fulfil Gaza plan commitments
The foreign ministers of Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Saudi Arabia called on Israel to fulfil its obligations under the first phase of a comprehensive Gaza plan, including allowing humanitarian and early-recovery supplies to enter safely and with»»»
Egypt targets $3bn in new fertilizer investments, production to rise by up to 3 million tonnes annually
Egypt is targeting around $3bn in new investments in the fertilizer industry, with five major projects expected to increase domestic production by between 2 million and 3 million tonnes annually over the next three years, according to Mostafa Sherif El-Gabaly, Deputy Chairperson of the Chemical and»»»
Fujairah Police warn UAE motorists against distracted driving
UAE authorities use social media alerts, videos to curb risky driving behaviour Being distracted while driving puts you, the passengers in your car, and your fellow road users at risk. In order to dissuade people from undertaking dangerous practises that can cost focus, Fujairah Police put out a wa»»»
Wizz Air rethink could reshape fares and routes
Wizz Air is putting the brakes on one of the most ambitious growth plans in European aviation. The Hungarian-founded low-cost carrier has reduced its planned winter capacity, dramatically lowered its long-term fleet ambitions and is concentrating more heavily on Central and Eastern Europe – changes»»»
Trump says US officials met Iran’s delegation for three hours
New York: Trump has said US officials held a “very good” three-hour meeting with Iran’s delegation in the United States. Trump’s remarks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly came after he warned during his address that he was considering whether to “annihilate” Iran.»»»
QF sparks global dialogue on tradition, progress at Goals House During UNGA
New York: As the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly takes place, Qatar Foundation has fostered a global dialogue at Goals House in New York on how inherited knowledge, cultural identity, and local wisdom can help address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Titled 'Traditi»»»
Terms of Russia-Ukraine Peace Agreement Being Discussed - Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he is discussing the terms of a possible peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. "I think they're going to make a deal, and I don't want to say what the deal is. We're talking about it a lot, including with President Putin, a»»»
US President says Washington repeatedly sought to reach deal on Iran's nuclear program
New York: US President Donald Trump said that the United States had "repeatedly sought" to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear program. In his address during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Trump called on all countries to join the United States in imposing complete econom»»»
Qatar has capabilities to deliver exceptional Olympic Games in 2036: Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari
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»»»
Nigeria makes largest interest rate cut in nearly 20 years
Lagos: Nigeria's central bank said on Tuesday it had slashed its key interest rate by more than 3.5 percentage points -- the largest cut in nearly two decades. The move is designed to shore up the monetary policy of President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking a second term in January. Since coming to pow»»»
Qatar launches professional career guidance program
Doha: Qatar Career Development Center, in partnership with the Qatar Finance and Business Academy, has opened registration for a program aimed at training certified career guidance practitioners. The program, which will run from November 2 to December 14, seeks to equip participants with practical »»»
Fuel prices in Hungary buck EU trend, but diesel is climbing
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»»»