Kyiv, Chisinau downplay claim Zelensky’s plane nearly hit by Russian drone Ukraine and Moldova on Wednesday played down claims from Norway's prime minister that a plane carrying President Volodymyr Zelensky was almost hit by a drone as it flew to Oslo. Jonas Gahr Store told Norwegian public broadca»»»

Traffic authorities warn illegal races and convoys endanger road users and disrupt traffic Dubai: Motorists in Saudi Arabia face fines of up to SR6,000 for organising car races or driving in convoys on public roads without a permit, traffic authorities have warned as enforcement teams step up actio»»»

NCM forecasts humid nights, stronger winds and possible convective clouds through weekend Dubai: Temperatures are forecast to reach 47°C in parts of the UAE on Thursday, with humid conditions bringing a chance of mist in coastal areas overnight and early Friday, according to the National Centre of »»»

86-year-old Yesudas attended Kerala Association of Dallas’ golden jubilee event recently Dubai: Legendary playback singer K J Yesudas has spent much of the past few years away from the public spotlight, making his appearances increasingly rare. His latest return to the stage in Dallas, however, off»»»

UK air traffic chaos deepens as probe launched into major system failure UK air travellers faced more misery Wednesday with nearly 400 flights scrapped across the country, as Britain's air traffic control service scrambled to recover from a technical glitch which it ruled out as a "cyberattack". Af»»»

Xinhua: African aviation leaders and policymakers gathered in Nairobi on Wednesday to push for stronger regional civil aviation collaboration and the swift implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) to accelerate economic integration and connectivity within the continent. The»»»

Bessent vows US crackdown as Southeast Asia scam centres steal billions Washington is escalating the battle against Southeast Asia's scam centres, by going after the people, money, technology and political protection that allow them to thrive. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Washing»»»

Republicans opened their highly unusual midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, a “Trump-a-Palooza” that is putting the president at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Professor Todd Bel»»»

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Washington would seek $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador and provide military equipment as the two countries deepen cooperation against drug trafficking. During a visit to Quito, Rubio also announced new sanctions and a terro»»»

The aviation sector is one of the India's strongest-performing industries. More than 70 airports have been built over the past decade, and the country counts over 400 million air passengers annually. In just ten years, India has become the world's third-largest aviation market, behind China and the»»»

US President Donald Trump is addressing the Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, as the GOP rallies supporters ahead of crucial congressional elections in November. The two-day gathering at the American Airlines Center brings together Republican officials, candidates, »»»

Tourist hub Coron reeling as passenger ferry fire leaves scores unaccounted for MANILA: At least five people have died and 87 remain unaccounted for after a passenger ferry caught fire off Coron, Palawan, as rescuers raced Thursday to find survivors in one of the Philippines' most popular tourist d»»»

Iran leans on Houthis, Iraqi militias as Hezbollah and Hamas emerge weakened Dubai: Iran is reshaping its network of armed allies across the Middle East, increasingly relying on groups in Iraq and Yemen after Hamas and Hezbollah suffered major losses — and there are signs that these forces are now »»»

Iran widens maritime ‘prohibited zone’ as clash with US sends oil above $100 Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, as it announced an expansion of a "no-go" zone outside the strategic waterway it has blockaded for months. The fresh»»»

Switzerland: Two workers were killed Wednesday following an explosion described as a "serious workplace accident" at a hydroelectric power plant in southern Switzerland, local authorities confirmed. The incident occurred at the Ritom hydroelectric power plant in the small village of Piotta shortly »»»

From gaming scams to deepfakes, online risks now follow children into the classroom Back-to-school used to mean new stationery, lunchboxes and backpacks. Today, it includes mobile phones, school-issued laptops, tablets, and a dashboard full of educational apps. While these digital tools unlock lear»»»

Putin eager to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine: Trump Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time) that Russian President Vladimir Putin is eager to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, but argued that deep personal animosity between Putin»»»

EU candidate countries should cut ties US President Donald Trump’s MAGA movement as they conflict with Brussels’ long-term interests, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has said. Speaking at a Centre for European Policy Studies event in Brussels on Tuesday, Kos warned that prospective »»»

Head of Dubai Opera on how she keeps Dubai’s most adaptable stage magical after a decade Dubai: "Our calendar for the 2026–2027 season is looking pretty full!” That’s Lara Ewing with a bright, proud smile as the UAE's iconic cultural landmark Dubai Opera prepares to celebrate its 10th year of exist»»»

Harare: Zimbabwe's tourism sector experienced strong growth in the first half of 2026, marking a sharp increase from the 5 million visitors recorded during the same period last year with tourist arrivals rising to 6.4 million, according to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Officially opening the 2026 S»»»

Bangkok: Thailand’s industrial confidence fell in August as surging production expenses, sluggish consumer demand, as well as widespread flooding and rainfall dampened manufacturing output across the country. The Thai industrial sentiment index dipped to 89.7 last month from 90.0 in July, as key co»»»

New satellite images show Iran expanding fortified underground site near Natanz Satellite imagery has revealed a significant increase in construction activity at Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply buried Iranian facility near Natanz that has attracted growing attention from US and Israeli intelligence offi»»»

Doha: A solemn United Nations session has paid rich tribute to the memory and enduring legacy of late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, highlighting his role in transforming Qatar into a modern state and strengthening its position as a leading international partner in diplomacy, me»»»

As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Donald Trump has lashed out at the press over coverage questioning where he was. This week, he said two firefighters carried him to safety near the US Steel Building right after the attacks, though he later said that he wasn’t at the World Trade Cent»»»

US Republicans open an extraordinary midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday betting that putting Donald Trump at the center of their campaign can rescue a party facing grim election forecasts -- despite the president's deeply negative approval ratings. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis explains.»»»

Republicans opened their highly unusual midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, a “Trump-a-Palooza” that is putting the president at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Professor Todd Bel»»»

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen on Wednesday said the Iran-backed Houthis had launched fresh attacks on the kingdom's south, after the rebels launched an offensive seeking to control the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Adam Baron, Fellow at the New America Foundation, sa»»»

Oslo: A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from Moldova to Oslo was almost hit by a drone on Wednesday, said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Zelensky was traveling to Norway to attend the funeral of King Harald V. "His flight was almost hit by a drone when it was takin»»»

Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM has been intensifying its activities in Benin since 2022. The country serves as a transit corridor between the areas of operation of the group, which is well established in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. Two nature reserves have become logistical hubs for the jihadist fighter»»»

The EU on Wednesday said it was granting Spain 115 million euros ($130 million) in emergency aid to help bolster border security and assist returns after the massive migrant rush into the north African exclave. More than 70,000 migrants crossed into Spanish territory from Morocco on July 30 and 31 »»»

Paris, France: Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick and Ousmane Dembele also starred as Paris Saint-Germain began their quest to win a third consecutive Champions League title by thrashing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday. Last year's Ballon d'Or winner Dembele had bagged a br»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, marked the International Day to Protect Education from Attack. Observed annually on September 9, the day highlights the urgent importance of safeguarding students, teachers, schools, u»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Guyana and Qatar are steadily transforming their friendly relations into a broader partnership built on mutual respect, economic cooperation and shared opportunities, Ambassador of Guyana to Qatar, HE Sarfraaz Ahmad Shahdood, said. He was addressing at a gala reception hosted b»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University’s (QU) Research and Innovation Sector organised the “Research and Innovation Day: Celebrating Excellence” event to explore new perspectives and directions that advance research and innovation. The event was attended by Dr. Omar Al-Ansari, president of QU, »»»

Khalid Tawalbeh Doha A multidisciplinary medical team from Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, is leading the medical contingent supporting the Qatari delegation at the 20th Asian Games “Aichi-Nagoya 2026”, which runs in Japan from September 19 to October 4. The 28-strong Qatari medi»»»

QNA Doha The Joint Committee for Selecting Candidates for Officer and Other Ranks in Military Entities, established under the Permanent Unified Committee for the Selection of Officer Candidates for Military Entities, is continuing its efforts to attract qualified Qatari women and provide opportunit»»»

QNA Doha Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Airways Abdullah Ali affirmed that the accumulated expertise and lessons learned from managing crises and major events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, formed the core foundation that enabled the carrier to efficiently and adeptly»»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar and the Co-operative Republic of Guyana signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and technology. The MoU was signed on behalf of Qatar by Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, and on beha»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, will host its 6thPeadiatric Neuroscience Conference (PNC 2026) from October 29 to 31. PNC 2026 will be held in conjunction with the 3rd GCC Paediatric Neurology Conference.The three-day programme will cover the diagnosis and tr»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) has issued guidelines for productive families in the State of Qatar, providing a comprehensive reference outlining registration pathways, available services and opportunities for families and owners of productive enterprises. The guideli»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has developed an advanced system capable of producing drinking water from air by extracting moisture from the atmosphere and converting it into potable water. The innovative system was developed by Lekhwiya’s Security Technology Depar»»»

QNA Doha Qatar News Agency (QNA) kicked off on Wednesday a two-day workshop on organisational communication as part of QNA Training Centre’s 2026 training plan. With the attendance of 20 trainees from QNA and various government institutions, the workshop aims to strengthen the participants’ organis»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Labour (MoL) on Wednesday launched the first phase of the ‘Moawen’ Platform for Domestic Worker Recruitment, a major digital initiative aimed at bringing greater transparency, efficiency and oversight to the domestic worker recruitment sector. By harnessing advanced digital»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced the results of the National Food Monitoring and Surveillance Plan for the first half of 2026. The plan aims to enhance food safety and protect consumers’ health in Qatar through ongoing surveillance and laboratory analysis of food products ava»»»

QNA Doha The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the renewed attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, considering them a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a blatant breach of international law, the Charter of the United Na»»»

Vice President of the Presidential Council of the State of Libya Abdullah Al Lafi met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Libya HE Dr. Khalid Mohammed bin Zaben Al Dosari. The meeting discussed bilateralrelations between the two countries. (QNA/ Tripoli)»»»

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Wednesday with First Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Bakhromjon Aloyev. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries, in addition to several topics of mutu»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Hamad Ali Al Khater confirmed that Qatar’s national carrier is entering a rapid growth phase centered on fleet modernisation and expansion, with plans to take delivery of 138 new aircraft over the next five years to support its expanding global network»»»

Damascus, Sept. 10 (SANA) Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Qutaiba Kadish met with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), headed by Elena Bourganskaia, IFC Vice President for Strategy and Operations Support. The meeting»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar has welcomed the IAEA Board of Governors' decision to close the non-compliance case concerning Syria and remove its name from the list of non-compliant states, considering it a significant development that enables the brotherly Syrian Arab Republic to restore its normal sta»»»