Gulf News 8m

Dubai Fountain resumes while reflecting mourning period

UPDATEDubai Fountain was paused following the announcement of official mourning in Dubai Dubai: Dubai Fountain performances have resumed after temporary suspension following the announcement of the 10-day mourning period. "Dubai Fountain was paused following the announcement of official mourning in»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12m

Vazrazhdane Again Calls for Immediate Resignation of Bulgaria’s Ambassador to Moldova

The parliamentary group of Vazrazhdane has once again called for the immediate resignation of Bulgaria’s Ambassador to Moldova, Maya Dobreva, in a declaration on Thursday. The group first raised the issue in May, also from the parliamentary rostrum. “If she does not resign, we call on the Minister »»»

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Sana 13m

U.S. invites Putin to G20 summit in Miami, possible Trump meeting

New York, Sept. 24 (SANA) The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami in December, potentially setting the stage for another meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. The Kremlin said it would consider the inv»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 18m

Hungarian forint weakens past 366 per euro

The Hungarian forint weakened beyond 366 against the euro on Thursday morning and approached 322 against the US dollar, extending a sharp sell-off from the previous session. Although the move looks dramatic after months of relative currency stability, the immediate pressure appears to be coming lar»»»

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Gulf News 23m

From fan to interviewing Hyun Bin: How Deema built the K-drama community she never had

The Dubai-born creator on Netflix, slow burns and why the region took to Korean dramas Dubai: Deema Abu Naser was 11 when she started watching Korean dramas. For the next decade, she had almost nobody to talk to about them. "Throughout my whole life, I didn't have any friends that liked them, so it»»»

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The Peninsula 27m

QF’s QIYADA Conference supports young people to become creators of ideas

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA (Qatar Islamic Youth Aspiration and Development Assembly) conference provides a platform for scholars, thought leaders and inspiring figures to engage with Muslim youth in Qatar on contemporary challenges and solutions rooted in faith, values and shared societ»»»

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RT 32m

OpenAI agents escaped their sandbox and hacked Hugging Face. What went wrong?

Imagine you are teaching a group of students and ask them to read a long list of literature and describe the key themes. The students cheat a bit, as they are known to do: They split the list among themselves, with each reading only a small portion of it and sharing the answers with the others. Whe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 32m

Qatar reaffirms commitment to rights of terrorism victims at UN meeting

NEW YORK: The State of Qatar participated in the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism, 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 Director of the International Orga»»»

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Sana 37m

Gas markets brace for prolonged supply squeeze amid Middle East war, IGU says

London, Sept. 24 (SANA) Global gas markets are increasingly expecting tight supplies and elevated prices to persist into next year as the Middle East war disrupts liquefied natural gas exports from the Gulf and complicates Europe’s efforts to rebuild inventories, the International Gas Union said. “»»»

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Gulf News 47m

UAE launches AI-powered scholarship platform, cutting application time to just five minutes

Students now need two documents, three steps and four fields as AI speeds up applications Dubai: Students applying for scholarships in the UAE can now complete the process in as little as five minutes, thanks to a new AI-powered platform launched by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific R»»»

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The Peninsula 50m

Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs meets several officials on sidelines of 81st UNGA session

New York, USA: The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held separate meetings on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.His Excellency met separately with the Minister of Foreign Affai»»»

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Gulf News 56m

Sharjah Investment Forum 2026 to bring 10,000 investors and business leaders together

SIF 2026 will host 140 activities and 80 business meetings across two days Dubai: Sharjah is preparing to host more than 10,000 participants from over 60 countries next month, bringing investors, companies, policymakers and entrepreneurs together for two days of discussions and business meetings fo»»»

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Gulf News 56m

Hormuz shipping mystery: Saudi oil loadings surge 'seven-fold' as tankers switch off AIS

Vessel traffic through Hormuz remains 'far below normal', satellites shows another story The number of vessels visibly crossing the Strait of Hormuz has "collapsed" to a fraction of normal levels, but that does not necessarily mean oil shipments have stopped. Visible vessel traffic through the Stra»»»

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Gulf News 56m

NSE debuts with a modest 5% gain after $2.4 billion IPO

NSE shares debuted at a 5.2% premium at Rs 1,878 versus its listing price of Rs 1,785 The National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India made a measured market debut on Thursday, with its shares rising as much as 5.2 per cent to Rs1,878 in early trade on the BSE. The IPO price was Rs1,785. The gain was mod»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ottawa gathering celebrates Qatar-Canada friendship through sport, food and culture

Doha: The Embassy of Qatar in Ottawa welcomed members of the Qatari, Canadian and wider local communities to the Ottawa Fall Get-Together at Leamy Lake Park in Gatineau, Quebec, held as part of the 2026 Year of Culture partnership between the two countries. Bringing together more than 100 attendees»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar reaffirms commitment to social justice at UNGA 81

New York: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level side event titled “Delivering Social Rights, Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Pact for Europe,” held on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The St»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Yavor Genov Runs for President

Yavor Borislavov Genov is a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections on October 25. A nomination committee put him forward alongside vice-presidential candidate Maksim Velkov, in accordance with a decision by the Central Election Commission. Tank Corps Colonel Genov was born on November 17,»»»

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France24 1h

US judge lifts Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico

A US federal judge on Thursday ordered the reinstatement of White House access for journalists from CNN, MS ​NOW ‌and Politico, in a major setback for President Donald Trump in one of his biggest battles with the media. ⁠A ⁠federal judge ​ordered US President Donald Trump ​on Thursday to restore Wh»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar begin ‘new story’ against Gulf Cup holders Bahrain

Doha, Qatar: “The World Cup is in the past. We are starting a new story.” That was coach Julen Lopetegui’s message yesterday as Qatar prepare to begin their first competitive assignment since the World Cup, facing defending champions Bahrain in their opening Group B match in the 27th Arabian Gulf C»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Electro-Alfa shares included in Bucharest Stock Exchange’s main index

Six months after listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), Electro-Alfa International (EAI) shares have been included in the BET index, the main benchmark of the BVB, which tracks the 20 most liquid companies listed on BVB. In the first half of 2026, the BET index delivered its best performanc»»»

France24 1h

Morocco’s centre-right PAM leads in provisional election results

Morocco’s Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the largest number of seats in the country’s parliamentary elections, according to provisional results announced by the Interior Ministry Thursday. PAM, which is part of the kingdom's ruling coalition, made an effort to woo young voters by recrui»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Son of Israel's ambassador to US critically injured in West Bank ramming attack

The son of Israel's ambassador to the United States was gravely injured in a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. Neria Leiter, a reservist in Israel's military, "needs a miracle," Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said in a social media post. The ambassador's older son, Moshe Yedidya Lei»»»

The Peninsula 1h

QIYADA returns with a growing platform for Muslim youth to explore faith, identity and leadership

Doha, Qatar: For young Muslims navigating a rapidly changing world, QIYADA asks a simple question: how do you move forward without losing who you are? From artificial intelligence and technology to mental wellbeing, identity, purpose and belonging, young people today are confronting a growing numbe»»»

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Sputnik 1h

What to Know About XI Jinping’s State Visit to US

US President Donald Trump has rolled out full ceremonial honors for Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit (23–25 September 2026) - his first formal White House trip since 2015. As Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Trump an»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US judge orders White House reinstate access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico

Federal judge says banning outlets likely violated constitutional rights The Trump administration must immediately reinstate White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, a US federal judge ordered Thursday, after their reporters were banned from the premises. President Donald Trump barred the o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Responsibility goes beyond duties: UAE police officer praised after clearing accident debris

The gesture drew praise online, with many users applauding the officer’s quick response Ras Al Khaimah: He could have waited for the road to be cleared - instead, a UAE police officer grabbed a broom and got to work. A short video showing the officer sweeping debris from a busy road after a traffic»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Al Athba sets Asian record as Qatar clinch two gold medals in shooting

Doha, Qatar: Rashid Saleh Al Athba led Qatar’s golden day at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 yesterday, helping the team win men’s team skeet gold before adding the individual title with a new Asian record. Al Athba teamed up with Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah and Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq as Qatar dominated »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar participates in Ministerial Meeting of Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism

New York, USA: The State of Qatar participated in the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism, 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 Director of the International»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MCIT receives recognition award from UDST

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) received a recognition award from the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), in recognition of the strong partnership between the two institutions and the Ministry’s contribution to advancing areas of mutua»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Invest Qatar, Aurion Capital and LG NOVA engage to advance technology investments

Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, yesterday announced a strategic engagement with Aurion Capital, a global investment group, and LG NOVA, the Silicon Valley–based North America Innovation Centre for LG Electronics. This engagement aims to explore opportunities to »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Asian Games: Kyrgyzstan’s karate team finishes without medals - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s karate team finished the Asian Games in Japan without medals. A total of 15 sets of medals were contested in the men’s and women’s events. Four representatives of Kyrgyzstan competed for medals. Begimai Orozalieva and Nazim Nurlanov achieved the best results, both finishing in fifth pl»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Deposits of non-government resident customers up 0.5% in August 2026 from previous month

Deposits of non-government resident customers advanced 0.5 percent in August 2026 from the previous month, reaching RON 688,279.8 million, while the annual growth rate was 8.8 percent (2.5 percent in real terms), the National Bank of Romania (BNR) informed.According to a BNR release, RON-denominate»»»

Actmedia 1h

US-Romanian cooperation on combating smuggling

A team of employees from the Romanian Customs Authority underwent five days of training at the Port of Miami with US specialists in combating smuggling and the trafficking of dangerous goods. The course was organised by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), in cooperation with US Customs and »»»

Actmedia 1h

Muresan favours single government until 2028 over rotation

Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan said on Wednesday that his preference, based on "what is good for Romania", is for the country to have a single government from now until 2028."We have not discussed this. Indeed, in the spring I said that we, the National Liberal Party, would no longer be»»»

Actmedia 1h

Program and list of ministers submitted to Parliament over weekend; work on 2027 budget must begin

Senate President Mircea Abrudean (a Liberal) stated on Wednesday that the governing program and the list of ministers for the government proposed by Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Muresan would be submitted to Parliament by the end of the week; he noted that several steps remain before the inve»»»

Gulf News 1h

UAE's National Human Rights Institution approves two new committees

This strategic step aims to further strengthen the Institution’s organizational framework The Board of Trustees of the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) has approved the establishment of two standing committees. The first will focus on rights and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), while »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QFZ signs MoU with Honeywell Technologies to establish integrated manufacturing,

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Honeywell Technologies today signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of an integrated manufacturing and service hub in Qatar’s free zones, advancing local capabilities across mission-critical industries»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Doha Arbitration Days 2026 brings global arbitration community together

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) – Qatar Branch, and the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) co-organised the third edition of Doha Arbitration Days 2026, held on 20 September at The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts. H»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE motorcycle crashes more than double in four years

Speeding, tailgating and reckless riding drive rise in crashes nationwide Dubai: Motorcycle accidents across the UAE more than doubled in four years, rising from 605 in 2022 to 1,224 in 2025, according to Ministry of Interior figures. A total of 3,494 motorcycle accidents were recorded nationwide b»»»

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France24 2h

Live: Netanyahu faces UN over Gaza as Abbas set to address assembly by video

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the UN General Assembly on Thursday, as international scrutiny of Israel's war on Gaza and occupation of Palestinian territory takes centre stage on the third day of the annual debate. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is also »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday, kicking off a pomp-filled state visit aimed at smoothing superpower tensions on everything from AI and trade to Iran. The summit is expected to be more about spect»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Comic inspires unlikely kabaddi dreams for Japan's Asian Games amateurs

Nagoya, Japan: Kabaddi has its roots in ancient rural communities in South Asia and India is the superpower, but Japan has developed a niche taste for the team contact sport -- thanks to a comic. At a gymnasium on the outskirts of the port city of Nagoya, hosts Japan face another unlikely kabaddi p»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US-Iran conflict: All UAE residents need to know today (Sept. 24, 2026)

Pezeshkian rejects US pressure as diplomacy collides with blockade and disrupted oil flows The US-Iran conflict entered a critical diplomatic and economic phase on Thursday, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian telling the UN that Tehran would never “bend at the knee” to US pressure, even as Wa»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Parliament sets January 27 as date for Kyrgyzstan’s presidential election - | 24.KG

Next presidential election in Kyrgyzstan will be held on January 27, 2027. Parliament has approved a resolution «On Scheduling the Next Presidential Election in the Kyrgyz Republic.» Under the constitutional law «On the Election of the President and Deputies of the Zhogorku Kenesh,» neither the pre»»»

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Business-review 2h

BYD ranks fifth in Romania’s car registrations for second consecutive month

BYD is strengthening its position on the Romanian automotive market after ranking fifth for the second consecutive month in passenger car registrations. In August 2026, the new energy vehicle manufacturer recorded 653 EV and PHEV registrations, corresponding to a market share of 6.84%, according to»»»

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Business-review 2h

BYD ranks fifth in Romania’s EV and PHEV market for second consecutive month

BYD is strengthening its position on the Romanian automotive market after ranking fifth for the second consecutive month in registrations of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. In August 2026, the new energy vehicle manufacturer recorded 653 EV and PHEV registrations, corresponding to a market sh»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US returns stolen antiquities worth $5 million to Syria

Return of stolen Syrian treasures highlights US-Syria cultural cooperation US officials announced Wednesday the return of 36 stolen antiquities to Syria, including a stone trafficked during the Islamic State group's destruction of the ancient site of Palmyra. Authorities seized the items, collectiv»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai gold prices drop as rate hike bets increase

Time to loosen those purse strings as prices have dropped by at least Dh10 since Monday Dubai: If you are looking to buy gold today in the UAE, you may be willing to loosen those purse strings as prices have dropped by at least Dh10 since the start of the week. Globally gold is reacting to resurgen»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Morocco's centre-right PAM secures most seats in election: provisional results

Low-turnout vote hands PAM narrow lead amid youth anger over inequality Morocco's centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), which is part of the kingdom's ruling coalition, came out ahead in Wednesday's parliamentary election after winning 97 out of 395 seats, according to provisional re»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Several Niger soldiers killed in fighting near Mali: ministry

Border region sees renewed Islamic State-linked unrest amid ongoing conflict Several soldiers in Niger's army were killed on Wednesday in fighting with "heavily armed" men near the Malian border, an area plagued by jihadist violence, according to the west African country's defence ministry. While t»»»

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