Four days ahead of Pope Leo’s visit to France, preparations have been underway for months. From Friday, the Pope will travel to Paris, Lourdes and Metz, with several sensitive issues hanging over the trip, including clerical sexual abuse and France’s assisted-dying law. For now, security remains th»»»

Preparations are underway in France for Pope Leo’s visit from September 25 to 28. During his trip, the Pontiff is expected to meet victims of church sexual abuse, as the Catholic Church faces renewed scrutiny following recent scandals. Delano D'Souza reports.»»»

Europe’s human rights framework is on a cliff edge and risks unravelling everything achieved since World War Two, following fresh Polish and EU efforts to restrict asylum, according to Europe’s top rights defender. “Political leaders really have to become much more sensitive to how fragile the mome»»»

Head of Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi, congratulated the Yemeni people on the 12th anniversary of the September 21, 2014 revolution, emphasizing that the revolution achieved its key objectives of freedom, independence, and liberation from the dominance of Ameri»»»

What UAE, Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia students must know before LOC Dubai: India’s Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued guidelines for Class 12 students in the UAE and six other countries in the Middle East who want to appear in the special examinations announ»»»

Madrid: Kylian Mbappe said on Monday playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, 15 years after the French football icons first met, is like "something from a film". Former Real Madrid boss Zidane will take charge of Les Bleus for the first time since replacing Didier Deschamps on Friday in the»»»

DOHA: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) has announced key updates for the fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The forum will take place from»»»

All asbestos-containing materials have been removed from Warsaw’s Intraco tower at 2 Stawki Street and sent for disposal. The contractor notified sanitary, building supervision, and labor authorities on September 14 that the work was complete. A sanitary inspection on September 16 confirmed complet»»»

Average gross monthly wages in Poland’s enterprise sector rose 5.6% y/y to PLN 9,259.54 in August 2026, according to Statistics Poland (GUS). Wage growth fell short of market expectations of 6.6%, while salaries declined 2.6% from July in nominal terms. Average employment decreased 0.8% y/y to 6.4 »»»

Poland’s development bank, BGK, signed 53 loan agreements worth more than PLN 2.9 bln under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan’s digitalization program. Recipients include local governments, municipal companies, hospitals, universities, and energy businesses. Around PLN 1.5 bln, or 52% of fu»»»

Poland’s gas storage facilities are 98.42% full, the highest level in Europe, compared with a European average of 69.92%, according to Gas Infrastructure Europe figures cited by WNP. Germany and the Netherlands face greater risks, with storage levels of just 56.55% and 55.06%, respectively. Shortag»»»

Fraudsters demand 11.1% fee and send AI-generated images as supposed proof The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has warned the public about a scam in which fraudsters impersonate the regulator. The scammers falsely claim that the DFSA is holding a box containing money and gold bars belongi»»»

Inspectors from the Regional Food Safety Directorates across the country carried out 2,273 inspections of food production, retail and catering establishments between September 11 and 17, 2026, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) said. More than 750 kg of food of animal origin was destroyed due »»»

London: The price of Brent North Sea crude, the main international benchmark, sunk back under $100 per barrel Monday on hopes that diplomatic progess can be made on ending the US-Iran war. Brent tumbled 4.0 percent to $99.69, while the main US contract, West Texas Intermediate, slumped 5.0 percent »»»

Villa de Leyva, Colombia: Emergency response crews on Monday brought a wildfire partially under control as it threatened the colonial town of Villa de Leyva, one of Colombia's primary tourist gems, according to local officials. Villa de Levya, situated about three hours north of Bogota in the Andes»»»

Europe has spent billions building a common cybersecurity architecture. But a new audit has found that when a major cyber incident strikes, the EU’s response remains hampered by fragmented responsibilities, limited information-sharing and overlapping systems. The European Union allocated €1.4bn to »»»

New Prestwick connectivity fault comes less than two weeks after 2,000+ cancellations London: Britain’s air traffic control provider suffered another technical failure on Monday, disrupting flights less than two weeks after a separate software problem contributed to more than 2,000 cancellations ac»»»

Dublin: Ireland's data protection watchdog, acting on behalf of the European Union, said Monday it had fined Google 403 million euros ($462 million) for improperly using users' location data, eight years after consumer groups complained. The fine is the fourth largest imposed by the Data Protection»»»

TUNIS, September 21, 2026 (TAP) – Minister of Health Mustapha Ferjani on Monday opened the FAO Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems in Rome, Italy, representing the Middle East and North Africa region. The opening was...»»»

Monday’s session of the Hungarian parliament was dominated by President András Baka’s unusual pre-agenda address, boycotts by opposition parties and warnings over trust in some of the country’s key institutions. Prime Minister Péter Magyar later defended his government’s first months in office and »»»

TUNIS, September 21, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia will host the fourth edition of the International Energy Transition Fair (SITE 2026) from October 1 to 3, under the theme “Investment and Innovation to Accelerate the Energy Transition.” The event is...»»»

The Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest has once again presented its works in Indonesia. The exhibition is hosted by the Antara Gallery of Photo Journalism at the ANTARA Heritage Center in Central Jakarta. The exhibition promo could be seen ahead of the opening on one of Jakarta’s large»»»

Alejandro RebossioRising utility costs and weaker consumer spending have pushed more than 30,000 businesses to close since Javier Milei took office. https://p.dw.com/p/5MyXpAdvertisementSince Javier Milei took office, Argentina has seen a net loss of around 30,000 companies, especially in retail, t»»»

DOHA: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) announced on Monday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a $20 billion strategic partnership, leveraging the investment capabilities of both parties across public and private markets. The strate»»»

DOHA: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) has announced key details for the upcoming fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum, set to take place from October 27 to 29 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. Held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affa»»»

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Qatar and Turkey are spearheading secret contacts and efforts to resolve the situation in south Lebanon and subsequently address Hezbollah’s status, the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper reported on Monday. “Indications suggest that each side is acting independently, with no unified initiative in place. The»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's International Media Office issued a statement on Monday in response to the false allegations published by The New Yorker. The statement is as follows: The allegations put forward by The New Yorker in its piece published on 19 September are based on falsified and fabricated info»»»

Doha: The Police Academy, represented by the Police Officers Institute, organized a specialized scientific lecture entitled "Security Leadership in the Era of Artificial Intelligence," which highlighted the importance of keeping leadership in step with rapidly advancing technological developments a»»»

DOHA: Qatar University (QU) and Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen collaboration in audiovisual and digital media, scientific and academic research, and professional training. The agreement was signed by President of QU, Dr Omar Mohamed Al Ansari, and CE»»»

Polish stocks remain cheaper than Western European and emerging Asian peers despite a strong rally. The WIG20 rose 22% in dollar terms this year after gaining 66% in 2025. Adjusted for sector composition, Polish companies trade at just under 17 times expected earnings, versus slightly above 17 in W»»»

Poland’s Creotech Quantum will lead a €2.33 million European Space Agency project to develop superconducting nanowire detectors capable of detecting individual photons. The company’s share of the work is worth €1.2 million. Over 24 months, it will develop electronics and software, conduct testing, »»»

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Health Minister Katya Ivkova said nearly EUR 190 million had been disbursed for six investments being implemented by the Health Ministry under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. She presented a report on the ministry's reforms and investments under the plan. Ivkova said that in the past fou»»»

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met with US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Near East and Central Asia Affairs Michael DiMino IV during his visit to the State of Qatar. The meeting discussed a number of top»»»

The law student and model, who was raised in Abu Dhabi, won the national title in Jaipur UAE-born Kaziah Liz Mejo, who was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 last month, is preparing to represent India at the global Miss Universe pageant, with the 19-year-old hoping to bring the country its fourth cr»»»

Hormuz traffic remains restricted as UAE flight schedules stay mixed on some routes The US-Iran conflict remains tense on Monday, with a tanker struck while entering the Strait of Hormuz, Iran warning against renewed US attacks and attention increasingly turning towards possible diplomacy at the UN»»»

Iranian carriers face global shutdown as US threatens fuel and service bans US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Monday that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions - as the Trump administration seeks to keep pressure on Tehra»»»

FintechOS, the Romania-founded financial technology company providing AI-based digitalisation solutions for banks and insurers, has raised USD 28 million in a combination of equity and debt financing. The equity component was provided by existing shareholders including Bek Ventures, IFC, Cipio Part»»»

Paris: Roland Lescure, the French Minister of Economy, warned today that his country's public debt could reach a record level in 2027. Lescure stated in press remarks that next year's budget project anticipates the debt reaching a record level of 121.7 percent of GDP, following the recent downgrade»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will address the opening of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, as world leaders gather for the annual high-level debate. His Highness is leading the State of Qatar's delegation to the UN meetings, »»»

From Indonesian language class in Budapest to gamelan performances and university life from Sumatera to Papua, education is giving Indonesians and Hungarians a chance to meet, learn from one another and build connections that last far beyond graduation. For decades, educational exchanges have provi»»»

There is no intention to “make changes within the government,” though both the Presidency and the Premiership have “reservations regarding the performance of certain ministers,” sources told MTV on Monday. “Nawaf Salam is dissatisfied with the performance of Minister of Education Rima Karami, while»»»

Washington, United States: Three leading US news outlets announced Monday they will go to court after being banned from the White House, as President Donald Trump claimed that media critical of his administration is a "Cancer" threatening national security. CNN, MS NOW and Politico said in a joint »»»

New york: Qatar Investment Authority and J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing a strategic partnership valued at $20 billion, aimed at leveraging the investment capabilities of both parties in public and private markets. This »»»

Doha, Qatar: Civil Defense teams on Monday contained a fire that broke out in a warehouse in the Industrial Area, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said. In a post on X, the ministry said the fire was brought under control without any injuries reported.»»»

Asirom believes that road safety education and risk awareness are key factors in improving road safety and reducing road accidents. For this reason, the company encourages the adoption of a defensive driving style, rewarding drivers who choose to develop their driving skills and invest in their own»»»

Tunis, Sept.21 (TAP) - Civil Protection units are on alert to address the severe weather expected as from September 23, Lieutenant Colonel Khalil Mechri, Deputy Director of Operations and Monitoring at the National Civil Protection Office said...»»»

Israeli occupation forces shelled the Abidin and Al-Raqad valleys in western Daraa countryside early Monday and opened machine-gun fire toward nearby areas, with no casualties reported. SANA news agency reported several artillery shells struck the two valleys as Israeli forces simultaneously target»»»

Latakia, Sept. 19 (SANA) A vessel has been converted at Syria’s Latakia Port into a specialized livestock carrier capable of transporting around 8,000 animals, in a project carried out by Syrian technical teams using the port’s workshops and infrastructure. The Transporter vessel was converted into»»»