Academics, diplomats, researchers, and experts from Albania, China, Italy, and North Macedonia gathered in Tirana on September 18 for the international conference "Observing Contemporary China from the Balkans: Dialogue and Reflections." The event, also attended by Albanian Daily News’ chief editor»»»

François Picard is pleased to welcome Washington Post national security reporter Adam Taylor. The Forbidden Stories consortium, involving France 24 and 25 other media outlets, has spent six months investigating the thousands of people abruptly deported from the United States to third countries»»»

346 youth-created pieces place students at the forefront of shaping health messages Students across Abu Dhabi schools have produced 346 creative pieces, from short videos and podcasts to digital designs and social media content, delivering messages they crafted themselves on the risks of tobacco an»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 22 (TAP) – Tunisia's olive oil exports during the first ten months of the 2025/2026 campaign (November 2025-August 2026) reached 381,200 tonnes, worth TND 4.7804 billion, up 50.8% in volume and 41.2% in revenue, according to statistics...»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced plans to deepen economic ties between their countries following a meeting at the weekend. Macron welcomed Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland. The two le»»»

Trump brands global AI rules a 'globalist scheme' in UN address US President Donald Trump on Tuesday firmly rejected calls for international supervision of artificial intelligence, calling them a "globalist scheme" to control the new technology. Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, Trum»»»

A household with solar panels can charge a battery from surplus generation. Another might buy cheaper electricity overnight and use it later. Both strategies shift energy, but the cost of charging is different, so their savings should not be calculated in the same way. For UK households, solar batt»»»

As the US, Denmark and Greenland itself sign an agreement on Greenland's security, we've been asking what difference it will actually make. Our expert says the deal won't really give the US many more rights, but that US President Donald Trump wanted to prevent at all costs the tiny risk of Gre»»»

Workplace loyalty looks different than it did a decade ago. Distributed teams, asynchronous schedules, and shorter tenures have changed how employees relate to their employers, and many organizations are discovering that pay alone no longer guarantees commitment. As leadership teams search for ways»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker PM Djuro Macut met with Germany's newly-appointed ambassador to Belgrade Anke Holstein on Tuesday to discuss advancement of bilateral relations and deepening of cooperation in areas of common interest. "Macut underlined that Germany is one of Serbia’s most important pol»»»

Energy Ministry says the Kingdom did not purchase the 25 tankers cited in Iraq Saudi Arabia has denied buying 25 oil tankers and rejected claims that the alleged purchases contributed to higher costs for transporting Iraqi crude. The Saudi Ministry of Energy said on Tuesday that the Kingdom had not»»»

Doha: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued Tuesday government bonds on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, valued at QR 400 million. In a statement, QCB outlined the varying maturities of the bonds as follows: QR 250 million (Tap Issuance), maturity date Sep. 3, 2028, with a yield of 4.90 percent; an»»»

US President Donald Trump has stated that the conflict in Ukraine will end sooner than many expect. “We’re working very closely with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, and we will get that one done. It’s going to happen, I think, more quickly than people understand. They’ve had it,” US President Do»»»

The fossil fuel phase-out plan recently announced by the Netherlands has triggered questions and scrutiny from experts and green groups – amid a broader pushback against climate neutrality targets in the EU. The plan, published by the Dutch government on Tuesday (15 September), has drawn harsh crit»»»

The proposed transaction remains subject to approvals from the Central Bank of the UAE Dubai: The National Bank of Egypt is set to acquire Banque Misr’s branches in the UAE under a preliminary agreement to reorganise the two banks’ presence in the country, subject to the necessary approvals from th»»»

System aims to reduce repeated document submissions across multiple banks Abu Dhabi: The UAE banking sector is working on a unified digital platform that would allow customers’ personal information and documents to be updated automatically, reducing the need for people to submit the same records se»»»

Doha, Qatar: Football fans in Qatar can watch the Arabian Gulf Cup 2026 matches live at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, with screenings running from September 23 to October 6, 2026. The museum announced that the matches will be screened on Level 7, outside the Esports Lounge, offering fa»»»

Hungary’s central bank has decided to lower its medium-term inflation target from 3 per cent to 2.5 per cent from 2028, a move that could support Hungary euro adoption by bringing domestic monetary policy closer to conditions prevailing in the euro area. However, several other economic, fiscal and »»»

Volumes are growing, but in the face of geopolitical challenges and regulatory change, companies are shipping their goods earlier and adjusting their transport strategies to build greater supply chain resilience. These are the key conclusions from this year's shipping peaks. They are visible in sea»»»

Tunis, September 22 (TAP) – The Tunis Stock Exchange on Tuesday dipped 1.18% to 18,651.27 points in a TND 55.6 million turnover, boosted by three block trades worth TND 50.3 million involving SMART TUNISIE shares, broker Tunisie Valeurs...»»»

US president claims Iran’s power curbed, vows to keep pressure and options open US President Donald Trump used his United Nations General Assembly address on Tuesday to issue a fresh warning to Iran, saying he faces a “big decision” over whether to pursue a deal with Tehran or take further military»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued government bonds on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, valued at QR400 million. In a statement, QCB outlined the varying maturities of the bonds as follows: QR250 million (Tap Issuance), maturity date Sept 3, 2028, with a yield of 4.90 percent; and QR150 mi»»»

Companies advised monitoring insurance exposure and use AI as maritime risks evolve Dubai: UAE businesses exposed to shipping, energy and logistics are being urged to strengthen legal and risk-management systems as continuing maritime uncertainty raises the prospect of higher insurance costs, contr»»»

NEW YORK - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday during the UN General Assembly session in New York and expressed the belief Serbia would accelerate on its path to EU membership. "In a brief discussion with Ursula von der Leyen, I »»»

Dh1,000 minimum investment, with subscriptions open from September 23 to 28 Dubai: UAE residents will be able to invest in the government’s second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk from September 23, with the five-year investment offering an annual profit rate of 5.06 per cent. The Ministry of Finance said »»»

New York: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he is open to meeting with Iranians on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, although a meeting has yet to be set up. "We're open to that," he told NBC in an interview. "I don't think anything is scheduled at this point, but we're ce»»»

WHO warns of rising risks from cholera, malnutrition and mosquito-borne diseases Geneva: A rapidly strengthening El Niño could trigger health consequences across the world, worsening malnutrition, cholera, mosquito-borne diseases and heat-related illness as extreme weather places additional pressur»»»

Doha: Vietnam and Qatar are looking to give fresh momentum to their more than three-decade-old partnership, with greater trade, investment, energy and technology cooperation emerging as key areas for expanding bilateral ties, Vietnamese Ambassador to Qatar H E Nguyen Huy Hiep said. Speaking at a re»»»

UN chief calls for a world built on interdependence as he prepares to leave office United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded for "a world built on interdependence" as he made his final address Tuesday to a yearly gathering of world leaders convening to face a formidable menu of »»»

Hungarian immunity rights have returned to the spotlight after prosecutors asked parliament to suspend the immunity of two former government ministers, while a separate request has also been filed concerning Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The three requests relate to separate criminal investigations »»»

United Nations, United States: Major global oil companies are treating the atmosphere like an "open sewer," outgoing United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said Tuesday in a withering attack at the UN's showpiece annual event. "We know that fossil fuel interests won't step aside on their own. For de»»»

Several Iraqi travel agencies said on Tuesday the U.S. ban on Iranian airlines could severely disrupt their business, forcing them to explore alternatives, such as hours-long land routes to Iran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that Iranian airlines will "shut down" on September 2»»»

Hundreds of inmates at Lebanon's central Roumieh Prison have been on hunger strike for 10 days over the stalled implementation of an amnesty law supposed to benefit them, a judicial official told AFP on Tuesday. Lebanon's parliament last month passed the sweeping amnesty law, the first since 1991 a»»»

In Abu Dhabi’s old souk, heritage, dreams and handmade stories endure Abu Dhabi: "This is where I can tell my story," Iman El Haj, founder of Darazean, says, about a place many would write off as an outdated market. To her it is where her dream was born. Not in her bedroom or on the school bench, b»»»

BusinessGermanyWill Germany have enough gas this winter?Dirk KaufmannGermany's gas storage sites are far less full than in recent years. Officials say supplies are secure, but analysts warn that a cold winter or import disruptions could push prices higher. So how secure is the supply? https://p.dw.»»»

World leaders are gathering at the United Nations this week against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising fears over artificial intelligence and mounting economic and climate pressures. The annual General Assembly will test whether the 193-member body can still bring countries t»»»

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will open the General Assembly in New York on Tuesday for the last time before his term ends on December 31. Guterres will be followed at the podium by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron»»»

The top five US television networks staged a revolt on Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump to protest his decision to ban three news outlets from the White House. "No administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting," »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US is concerned that US-linked oil vessels have been targeted by Ukraine and believes this cannot continue, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday. "The one thing we are concerned about, however, is that over the last few months, on a number of occasions, Ameri»»»

Institute says fan change was planned as police investigate allegations surrounding death Mumbai: IIT Bombay has begun replacing ceiling fans in its hostels with wall-mounted units, a move that has drawn attention following the death of a student and amid a widening debate over student welfare, dis»»»

First health mission to China targets AI, robotics, cancer care and new drug development Abu Dhabi health officials are exploring new partnerships with China in artificial intelligence, medical robotics, cancer care and drug development as part of the emirate’s first health and life sciences missio»»»

Doha, Qatar: Years of Culture, in collaboration with Qatar Museums and Katara Cultural Village, opened Dialogue of Papers at Katara Cultural Village. The opening was attended by HE Syahda Guruh Langkah Samudera, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the State of Qatar; Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Than»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Tuesday issued decrees recalling Serbian ambassadors from six countries, including the Russian Federation and the Vatican, according to the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia. Ambassadors Momcilo Babic and Sima Avramovic have been recalled fr»»»

New-look square will open to traffic as work continues on Al Taawun Tunnel Sharjah authorities have unveiled the new design for Al Taawun Square, saying the junction will open to traffic during on November 4, which will coincide with the opening of the upcoming Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF»»»

"Revival" has nominated party leader Kostadin Kostadinov for president and MEP Petar Volgin for vice president in Bulgaria’s October 25 presidential election, the party announced in Veliko Tarnovo on Independence Day. The party has already been registered by the Central Election Commission (CEC) to»»»

Benghazi project is set to boost exports while creating opportunities for local suppliers Benghazi: Libya is moving ahead with one of its biggest recent industrial investments, with the $2.5 billion Tosyali-SULB steel project in Benghazi expected to begin commercial production in early 2028. The jo»»»

97% economist expect AI adoption to rise, but 79% expect the expansion to face pushback The global economy is stabilizing, but chief economists surveyed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) warn that the government spending which has softened repeated shocks since 2020 may not be available to the same»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 22, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti took part on Monday in New York in the Informal Gathering of World Economic Leaders (IGWEL), at the invitation of the President of the World...»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday Iran has reached a point where it can strike “any target it chooses” with its missiles, highlighting the country’s development of military capabilities over the past decades. Ghalibaf said that during the Iran-Iraq War, Iran faced »»»

Péter Magyar and Ukraine have become embroiled in a public diplomatic dispute after Budapest rejected claims that Hungary had joined the newly launched Carpathian Eight regional initiative. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticised the Hungarian government’s position as unnecessarily conf»»»