Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, held a high-level meeting with senior officials from the World Bank Group and representatives of a number of international financial and development institutions to review progress and final steps towards launching the Infrastructure Fina»»»

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa told the UN Wednesday that the contested Golan Heights region would "remain Syrian" despite ongoing military occupation by Israel. The Syrian leader also used his second turn at the UN rostrum to denounce repeated Israeli strikes on his country. Syrian Pr»»»

An acclaimed American author has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his theories on how American society's opinion and ideas of social justice have changed since the presidency of Barack Obama. Thomas Chatterton Williams says the left became disillusioned during Obama's second term, and in later years amid »»»

World leaders are heading to New York for the world's biggest diplomatic gathering: the UN General Assembly. Throughout the week, attention will turn to the war in Iran, climate change and the race to rein in AI. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis and Theresa Squatrito from the London School of Economics di»»»

AI leaders are due to brief the UN Security Council at an emergency session later today. The meeting comes after weeks of warnings about the potentially uncontrollable risks posed by artificial intelligence. Delano D’Souza reports.»»»

In this edition we welcome CNN's correspondent in France, Melissa Bell. Melissa is the author of "Sous l'influence americaine", an investigation into American interference in France and Europe. She tells us about the ways in which American interference is being felt in Europe and France and wh»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has hit back at US President Donald Trump’s speech in his address to the UN General Assembly. He opened by showing images of Iranian civilians killed in US strikes, saying they demonstrated the impact of US and Israeli military action against Iran. During his spe»»»

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio exchanged views on a wide range of bilateral and international issues, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. "An agreement has been reached to continue contacts on all the issues mentioned via»»»

Doha: CNN has announced the first speakers for the inaugural Middle East chapter of its Global Perspectives events franchise, taking place in Doha, Qatar on October 29, 2026. Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Investment Authority Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi; Chief Executive Officer, Higgsfield Alex Mashr»»»

Court orders lawmakers to repay illicit gains and imposes matching fines Dubai: An Iraqi anti corruption court has sentenced three members of parliament to seven years in prison in separate illicit enrichment cases and ordered them to repay millions of dollars in unexplained wealth, according to th»»»

Hungary’s National Ambulance Service (OMSZ) has publicly apologised after sharing a Facebook post celebrating the resuscitation of a man who had subsequently died. His wife revealed that her husband’s funeral was taking place on the very day the organisation published the story. Hungary’s National »»»

DOHA: The Institute of Arabic Manuscripts, affiliated with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), honoured Qatar National Library (QNL) for its outstanding contributions to preserving, safeguarding, and providing access to manuscript heritage as part of Arab Man»»»

President Iliana Iotova met with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on the sidelines of the general political debate during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, US, the President’s Press Secretariat said on Wednesday. The two discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation b»»»

Doha: Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Qatar Tourism will host the 22nd edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE). Bringing together more than 49 exhibitors representing over 500 brands, D»»»

Victim suffered severe burns after evacuating his wife as flames approached home Dubai: A 78 year old Jordanian man has died in Spain from burns sustained while trying to protect his home from a wildfire in the southern region of Andalusia. The man was at his home with his wife and a domestic worke»»»

TUNIS, September 23, 2026 (TAP) – President of the High Authority for Administrative and Financial Control Imed Hazgui reaffirmed Tunisia’s commitment to combating corruption during the sixth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Arab...»»»

Pope Leo’s four-day visit to France, which kicks off on Friday, is something of a homecoming for the Chicago-born pontiff, a grandson of European immigrants with family roots in Normandy. His spiritual roots in French Catholicism run deeper still. The first American pope arrives in Paris on Friday »»»

As France prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit, a surprising trend has emerged in recent years: the number of baptisms among teenagers and young adults has skyrocketed. More than 21,000 catechumens, those undergoing the period of preparation for baptism into the Christian Church, have been recorded so»»»

More than 2,250 companies to deliver 11 programmes across 380 sessions Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, ADIPEC 2026 will take place from November 2 to 5, 2026, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), bringing together energy »»»

TUNIS, September 23, 2026 (TAP) – The progress and future prospects of cooperation between Tunisia and the World Bank were discussed Wednesday during a meeting between Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh and World Bank Regional...»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov highly commended the capabilities demonstrated during the Hawk Eye 26 unmanned aerial vehicle competition, organized by the Land Forces, the Ministry of Defence press centre reported on Wednesday. Together with Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Chief of Defence Admira»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran President at UNGA: We Do Not Fear War to Defend Ourselves 23-09-2026 18:46 PM President Masoud Pezeshkian told the 81st UN General Ass»»»

KRUSEVAC - The 45th anniversary of the establishment of the heroic Serbian Armed Forces 125th Motorised Brigade was commemorated in Krusevac, southern Serbia, on Wednesday. Caretaker Defence Minister Bratislav Gasic laid a wreath at the city's Monument to the Defenders of the Fatherland in 1998-199»»»

DOHA:Qatar Media Corporation has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting responsible digital content and strengthening national identity and values across social media platforms. The Nahj (approach) initiative, launched in Doha on Wednesday, is being carried out in partnership with Qatar Unive»»»

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei warned regional countries against joining a US plan to restrict Iranian aviation, saying any attempt to prevent Iranian aircraft from using regional airports could affect flights from those countries as well. Speaking to Iranian st»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index closed Wednesday's trading session up 31.75 points, or 0.33 percent, at 9,545.54 points. Trading volume reached 179,432,567 shares, with turnover totaling QR 394,074,182.478 through 24,012 transactions across all sectors. The shares of 40 companies »»»

NEW YORK (Sputnik) - Washington is open to engaging with Russia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday. "If there's another opportunity for them [Russia] to meet, and there's a purpose behind the meeting that would be good ... We'll remain open to engaging," Rubio said in response to »»»

Death of Indian sailor in Strait of Hormuz attack sparks demands for safe passage One Indian national was killed after the vessel MV Cape Dao was attacked while en route to India, the Indian Embassy in Oman confirmed on Wednesday. The Embassy of India in Muscat said: "We are closely monitoring the »»»

Doha, Qatar: In a step that strengthens investment in digital skills development and digital capacity building in the State of Qatar, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with Google Cloud and through Qatar Digital Academy, has launched a national upski»»»

Doha: Qatar Media Corporation has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting responsible digital content and strengthening national identity and values across social media platforms. The Nahj (approach) initiative, launched in Doha on Wednesday, is being carried out in partnership with Qatar Univ»»»

Damascus, Sept. 23 (SANA) Syria plans to build or rehabilitate about 2 million homes by 2035 to cut its housing deficit by more than 70%, as authorities seek to address a shortage estimated at 1.9 million units in 2025. The housing gap could widen to 2.5 million units by 2030 unless supply increase»»»

New York: Qatar's Free Zones Authority (QFZ) chief has discussed potential cooperation with Hillwood and The Perot Group on the sidelines of the Qatar Economic Forum Special Edition at UNGA 2026. CEO of QFZ HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani met with Ross Perot Jr., the chairman of Hi»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said on Wednesday that the authorities are working with partner services to trace businesses, assets, properties and activities abroad as part of ongoing efforts to uncover possible corruption schemes. Radev was speaking to reporters at the Slivnitsa Training Centre, wher»»»

Trump sees momentum after indirect Iran talks as oil falls and aviation sanctions bite The US-Iran conflict has entered a potentially significant diplomatic phase, with the two sides holding their first indirect talks in months on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. US President D»»»

The International Criminal Court on Wednesday convicted former Central African Republic militia commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani of torture and unlawful imprisonment. Said oversaw a detention centre in the capital Bangui infamous for its brutal conditions during the country's sectarian civil war. »»»

Israeli officials have hit back at French President Emmanuel Macron after he criticised Israel’s conduct in the occupied West Bank during his address to the UN General Assembly. But while Macron used strong words against Israel, France allowed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane to fly throug»»»

Defense funding will rise in Bulgaria’s 2027 budget, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said, although he did not give a specific percentage for the increase. Radev said the higher allocation is both necessary and required under the coalition agreement. "This is not merely a necessity dictated by the secur»»»

Baku: Two-time champion Fernando Alonso on Wednesday said some of Formula One's most classic circuits had been "assassinated" in the modern era of hybrid cars and called for change. The Aston Martin driver's remarks came after his home Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit was criticised for a »»»

The Foreign Affairs magazine published an article titled, “The Stalemate With Iran Is Not Sustainable,” to discuss the diplomatic strategy to end the war. “For six months, the war with Iran was disruptive but manageable. The Strait of Hormuz was largely closed to maritime traffic, blocking a transi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Xiaomi today unveiled the new REDMI Note 17 Series, introducing three smartphones designed around long-term durability, extended battery life and flagship-grade experiences. The lineup includes the first-ever REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G, alongside REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G and REDMI Note 17 5G»»»

Papers on constitutional battle over Election Commission to be placed before Chief Justice Who should choose the officials entrusted with overseeing elections in the world’s largest democracy? That question is at the heart of an important constitutional battle before India’s Supreme Court, where tw»»»

Workers urged to stay hydrated, take breaks and use protection during outdoor duties. Dubai: Dubai Police has reached 120 workers through a “Sun Protection” initiative aimed at preventing heat stress and other health risks linked to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. The community campaign focu»»»

The head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, has said that Hezbollah has conducted a deep review of the course adopted since October 8, 2023, objectively identifying any flaws or shortcomings in its performance. In an interview with the al-Modon news portal, Raad noted that Hezboll»»»

Business and philanthropy leaders discuss water financing ahead of December UN conference New York: Global business, investment and philanthropy leaders have called for stronger private-sector involvement in water infrastructure as the world faces an annual investment gap of up to $141 billion to a»»»

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa insisted at the U.N. Wednesday that the Golan Heights region will remain Syrian after Colombia last month recognized Israeli sovereignty over the strategically important territory. "Any attempts that violate our sovereignty, violate international law, will be stoppe»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's adversary attempted to interfere with and disrupt the elections, but the lines at polling stations indicate that Russia cannot be intimidated, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. "It is well known that they tried to interfere with and disrupt these electi»»»

A Budapest court has ordered the detention of two men suspected of involvement in a fatal stabbing in the city’s popular nightlife district. Both men have previous criminal convictions and allegedly attempted to hide the weapon and their clothing after the attack. The Buda Central District Court ha»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Institute (DFI) today announced that Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will open with the MENA premiere of The Station (Al Mahattah), the acclaimed debut feature from Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker Sara Ishaq, taking place from Nov. 19-27, 2026, in Doha. A bold and deeply human story »»»

Prague: Albrecht Duerer's "Feast of the Rosary", a Renaissance gem of Prague's National Gallery, is facing a painstaking five-year reconstruction designed to set right five centuries of mistreatment and damage. Experts have pointed out the poor condition of the colourful painting that the German ma»»»

OpenAI’s Sam Altman will pitch the idea of creating global AI standards when he speaks at the United Nations on Wednesday, positioning himself as a centrist on the question of whether to slow down the technology’s progress. Altman, the company’s co-founder and chief executive officer, is set to app»»»