EXCLUSIVEGulf News sits down with Saif Ali Khan in his home study for an exclusive interview Mumbai: Bollywood mostly loves a heavily orchestrated press junket. You know the drill: publicists hovering like prison wardens with digital stopwatches, PR teams mouthing "last question!" at the seven-minu»»»

New Delhi. Indian authorities have rescued five baby orangutans in an eastern forest region, according to a state minister on Tuesday, following a targeted wildlife recovery operation. Officials suspect the endangered primates were illegally trafficked into the country from Southeast Asia. The oran»»»

Tunis, Sept. 9 (TAP) - President Kais Saied met on Tuesday afternoon at Carthage Palace with new Secretary-General of the Arab League, Nabil Fahmy.At the beginning of the meeting, the Head of State congratulated Fahmy on assuming the post of...»»»

Strikes on Iranian tankers and Hormuz risks drive fresh risk premium into oil Oil prices rose sharply early Wednesday as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities threatened to widen across the Gulf and disrupt tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. As of 8:28 am Tokyo on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, the ma»»»

Share: Photo illustration : Lebanon’s road to sovereignty: Negotiation under one government, security under one army and peace beneath one flag. Hezbollah’s wars have repeatedly cost Lebanon lives, homes and territory. Only state-led diplomacy and negotiations can secure an Israeli withdrawal, disa»»»

Israel said on Tuesday it was closing Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem in response to plans by the UK, France and Canada to block imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Julie Norman, Associate Fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Progr»»»

The mayor of Paris on Tuesday ordered investigations over the removal of women staff at the Eiffel Tower during a visit by a Hindu religious group which prompted an employee walkout and the one-day closure of the monument. The Eiffel Tower, which says it receives nearly seven million people a year,»»»

US hits Iranian oil tankers after IRGC missile attacks on US warship The US military has destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers early on Wednesday (September 9). The attacks on Iranian tankers are in response to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeting a US Navy warship with ballistic »»»

Washington leans on maritime pressure to force change on Iran’s Hormuz stance The US naval blockade of Iran has effectively halted the regime's oil exports as well as local fuel supplies. Washington and allied analysts frame it as an economic weapon — a pressure campaign intended to either compel a»»»

Washington targets 27 Iranian airlines in sweeping bid to choke Tehran’s trade WASHINGTON: The United States has sanctioned all 27 of Iran’s remaining airlines, escalating a campaign to cut Tehran off from international finance, aviation and trade as the war and economic confrontation enter a criti»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The 10th edition of the Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition, S’hail 2026, opened on Tuesday at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), bringing together falconers, hunters, artists, heritage enthusiasts and leading international companies in one of the regio»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Guyana Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali held an official session of talks at the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday. During the session, the two sides discussed relations between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop them, particularly in»»»

QNA Doha Qatar Post is showcasing its postal and logistics services at the 10th edition of the Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition, S’hail 2026, with a focus on integrated shipping and storage solutions for falconers, hunting and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as companies, exhibitors»»»

Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development HE Chaudhry Salik Hussain has praised the academic achievements and educational initiatives of Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ), particularly its efforts to expand access to education for Pakistani children through th»»»

Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, HE Chaudhry Salik Hussain, recently visited Doha where he attended a highly engaging community event hosted by the Pakistan Business Council Qatar (PBCQ). The gathering underscored the strong ties between Pakistan and Qatar, a»»»

Jeddah, Sept. 9 (SANA) Syria’s civil aviation chief Omar Hosari and SAL Saudi Logistics Services CEO Omar Hariri discussed ways to expand cooperation and exchange expertise in air cargo handling and logistics, as Syria seeks to develop the efficiency of its aviation services. The General Authority »»»

Bogotá: Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella relaxed firearm carrying restrictions on Tuesday, arguing the measure is necessary to allow ordinary citizens to defend themselves against "bandits armed to the teeth." De la Espriella, who took office last month, has declared war on Colombia's m»»»

Israeli opposition leaders on Tuesday called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unfit to serve after a report that the United Arab Emirates had warned him before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Haaretz newspaper, in a report excerpted from a forthcoming book by its reporters, said UAE President Mo»»»

Israel said on Tuesday it was closing Britain's consulate in East Jerusalem in response to plans by the UK, France and Canada to block imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Julie Norman, Associate Fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Progr»»»

Donald Trump shared an AI-generated map Monday appearing to show the US absorbing Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Iceland, Cuba and parts of the Caribbean into a giant “United States of America”. Shared with no context, the post sparked diplomatic backlash with Iceland summoning its ambassador and Mexic»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha Qatar’s state general budget recorded a deficit of QR21.2 billion in the second quarter of 2026, with total government expenditure significantly exceeding revenues, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday. In a statement posted on its official account »»»

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday met with founders, chairpersons, and executives of a number of Chinese companies on the sidelines of his visit to China. The meetings discussed bilateral relations, along with a number o»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In partnership with Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), the representation mission of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) in Bangladesh has launched an ophthalmology project for the benefit of Rohingya refugees and the host community in Cox’s Bazar. Implemented as part »»»

Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi metwith First Deputy Chairman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan Dr. Sodiq Safoyev in Tashkent on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries, in addition to a numb»»»

Tribune News Network Doha From October 27 to December 26, Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, will present ‘Around the World in Jewellery’, a landmark exhibition exploring jewellery as one of humanity’s most enduring expressions of cultural identity. On view a»»»