Oil above $107, wider security risks: key impacts for UAE residents now A planned Gulf-Iran meeting on the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed, while oil remains above $107 a barrel and security risks have widened from the Gulf to the Red Sea. For UAE residents, the main issues to watch are flights»»»

Myrzakir Koshaliev, the 2025 Asian U 22 champion and 2026 Asian U23 silver medallist, will carry Kyrgyzstan’s flag at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games. On the eve of the event, Urmat Asanbaev, head of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, presented the boxer with the national fla»»»

A modern kindergarten Kelechek has been opened in Talas, the Interior Ministry’s press service reported. According to the ministry, the building was used for its original purpose until 2002, after which it was transferred to the Talas City Department of Internal Affairs. The facility’s reconstructi»»»

US President Donald Trump said rising diesel prices are being driven by disruptions to Russian supplies and revealed that he has asked Vladimir Zelensky to stop attacks on Russian refining infrastructure. “I've asked President Zelensky not to hit the diesel plants, refineries,” Trump said during a »»»

US President Donald Trump said Canada has been the most difficult country for his administration to negotiate with, while insisting Ottawa is eager to reach a trade agreement. “With that being said, they're dying to make a deal,” Trump claimed.The remarks come amid a prolonged US-Canada trade dispu»»»

An interagency commission under the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad has reviewed the status of five recruitment agencies that send Kyrgyz citizens to work in Serbia, Germany, Poland and Russia. According to the center, Human Capital LLC has received a permit to arrange employment for citiz»»»

Kazakhstan plans to launch cross-border QR payments with Kyrgyzstan, Deputy Chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan Binur Zhalenov told on the sidelines of the Central Asia FinTech Summit. According to him, QR payments will allow people to pay for goods and services through their familiar banki»»»

The orchestra will present its new programme in Abu Dhabi and Dubai this month The UAE National Orchestra is opening its second season with three new Emirati compositions, giving audiences the opportunity to hear the works performed publicly for the first time. Titled To This Land, We Belong, the o»»»

Drinking water supply will be suspended in parts of Bishkek on September 16 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Bishkekvodokanal announced. The outage will affect the area bounded by Dostoevsky, Ankara, and Auezov streets and the railway line, as well as Altyn Ordo, Kara-Zhygach, and Politseysky Gorodok residen»»»

EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will lay out her vision of the state of the European Union in her annual speech on Wednesday (16 September) in the European Parliament in Brussels. In a sign of deepening ties with the EU, amid Ottawa’s split with Washington, Canadian prime minister Mark»»»

Variable, early-autumn weather is expected this week, with peak temperatures typically ranging between 20 and 27 degrees Celsius. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, and winds will occasionally strengthen, according to a forecast from HungaroMet. On Monday, cloud cover will increase s»»»

"The grace period with the neo-communists is over. We are picking up the gauntlet and fighting!" wrote Viktor Orbán late on Saturday evening on his Facebook page. In a video attached to the post, containing excerpts from his speech delivered at the Kötcse picnic, the Fidesz president and former pri»»»

Who are the Houthis, what are their objectives for Yemen, and could the Iranian backed group how a significant chunk of world trade to ransom in the Bab el Mandeb Strait? Professor Thomas Juneau, a specialist on the Houthis & Iran, explains the intricate dynamics about the group, it’s repressiv»»»

Shortly after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi bid farewell to Chinese President Xi Jinping at Cairo Airport on 2 September, he called Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The timing and substance of the call were significant. They discussed regional security and coordination between Cair»»»

Most key routes remain clear, although some sections show signs of slower traffic Abu Dhabi: Traffic remains largely smooth on key routes across Abu Dhabi, although motorists may encounter slow-moving traffic and restrictions on some stretches. Traffic across Abu Dhabi was moving smoothly on severa»»»

Motorists face slow-moving traffic on parts of E311, E611 and other major roads Dubai: Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai should expect delays on parts of the main highways, with traffic conditions varying across the two emirates. Morning traffic between Sharjah and Dubai was moving rel»»»

Assure Fintech enables organisations to reconcile increasingly complex transactions LATRO, a global technology and managed services provider with offices in Dubai, has introduced Assure Fintech. This new solution tackles the escalating compliance and fraud challenges associated with modern mobile m»»»

Injured F-15E officer survives 100 mph fall, evades capture in Iran mountains A badly wounded US Air Force colonel climbed a 7,000-foot ridgeline in Iran to evade Iranian forces after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down, according to an interview aired by CBS News’ “60 Minutes.” The officer, identi»»»

Kerala Chief Minister Satheesan has joined the fun surrounding a viral AI dance video Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has joined the fun surrounding a viral AI-generated dance video featuring a digital version of him dancing alongside KSEB employees. Reacting to the video, Satheesan jokingly s»»»

Share: Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz HERE IS THE LATEST: Iranian state media said early Sunday that 1 person was killed and 3 were injured after one of their commercial vessels was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen’s Houthis, a group backed by Iran, have in recent »»»

NCM forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather with humidity rising overnight Dubai: Temperatures in the UAE are forecast to reach 45°C on Monday, with humid conditions overnight bringing a chance of fog or mist over some coastal areas, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The weather will b»»»

Gunfire, deaths mar opening of landmark Muslim Mindanao parliamentary vote Voters across the Philippines' autonomous Muslim region began casting ballots for their first elected parliament Monday morning, hours after gun violence left at least three people dead outside a polling station. The polls a»»»

Witnesses say men threatened crew and claimed to have a gun during flight Dubai: Two male passengers were restrained after a violent altercation aboard a Melbourne-to-Doha flight operated by Qatar Airways, with witnesses saying the men threatened passengers and crew and claimed to have a gun. Qatar»»»

US President Donald Trump has blamed Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky for the ongoing diesel price shock, saying it was a result of Kiev’s attacks on Russian refineries. The national average price of diesel hit more than $6 per gallon on Friday, up from approximately $5.85 last week. The price ha»»»

In its first sale since announcing plans to rework its external debt, Senegal successfully secured 101 billion CFA francs ($179 million) through a government securities auction on Friday. The result suggests the "debt treatment” that it’s working on has yet to trigger a sharp repricing in Senegal’s»»»

Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Alessandro Stravato, a witness to the attacks of September 11th. His testimony offers a deeply personal account. He witnessed firsthand the second plane strike the World Trade Center from Arthur Ashe Stadium. Stravato’s first instinct was not to interpr»»»

Missiles fly 250 kilometers toward eastern waters, signaling South Korea as target SEOUL, South Korea: North Korea said Monday it conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “the huge destructive power of concentration fire.” The official »»»

UAE hotels continue hiring as Gulf expansion raises race for skilled hospitality talent Dubai: UAE hospitality hiring remains active despite a changing travel market, with hotels and resorts continuing to recruit across frontline operations, specialist functions and increasingly technology-enabled »»»

Beijing: The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) concluded in Beijing on Sunday, September 13. Fruitful outcomes were achieved during the five-day fair, which saw the holding of nearly 100 conferences and forums as well as over 100 matchmaking and promotion events, said Zhu»»»

Ajman-based chef, 29, watches silt-swallowed home resurface, salvages just three items Ajman: The house Paribartan Nepal, an Ajman-based chef, built brick by brick with years of savings from the UAE is now barely visible. The single-storey structure, swallowed by piles of silt and mud in the August»»»

No region sees record cold as heat, storms and climate extremes sweep the globe The planet just sweated through its hottest August ever recorded — and the Northern Hemisphere just endured its hottest summer on record. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said August 2026 set a new global hea»»»

Vilnius: A momentary airspace alert in Lithuania’s capital Vilnius came to a quick close after National Crisis Management Center officials determined an object detected by radar suspected to be a drone was simply a flock of birds. The alert was issued shortly after 1 pm in Vilnius city, Vilnius dis»»»

Paris, France: Edouard Mendy, 34, the Senegal national team goalkeeper, announced through his social media handles his retirement from international football on Sunday. "Jerejef (Thank you) Senegal," Mendy posted in Wolof, the principle language of the country, above a video montage showing his gre»»»

Oman defers Iran-Gulf talks amid push for regional consensus and stability Tehran, Iran: Following the postponement of a scheduled meeting between Iran and Gulf nations slated for Monday in Oman, Iranian state media reported that the measure was executed upon the direct solicitation of select neigh»»»

Cape Town: A viral outbreak of pilchard herpesvirus is the most likely cause of a widespread marine mortality event that has wiped out sardines along 2,600 kilometers of southern African coastline, according to environmental officials in South Africa. In a statement, the Department of Forestry, Fis»»»

Attacks on ships and Saudi pipeline keep supply fears elevated above $100 Oil prices fell in early trading Monday after a sharp weekly advance, but remained elevated as fresh reports of attacks on shipping and a temporary shutdown of a major Saudi pipeline kept supply concerns at the forefront. The»»»

International interest in BRICS “continues to grow” as the group’s values and independent approach attract countries around the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday. Speaking at a BRICS Outreach/BRICS Plus session that concluded its 18th summit in New Delhi, Putin pointed to the b»»»

Ramallah: The Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs (PCDEA) warned Sunday of the ongoing abuses against inmates languishing inside the Israeli occupation's jails. In a statement, PCDEA stressed that those Palestinian inmates are plagued by complex living and health conditions»»»

Nearly 2.4M voters will choose lawmakers, parties in BARMM’s first parliamentary election Manila: Peace dividends are expected to be reaped from Monday's parliamentary elections of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), potentially unlocking critical political, economic, and s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Programme (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre University Education, has recorded significant growth in applications and student enrolment for the current academic year 2026-2027, reflecting increasing demand for its programmes and academic pathways de»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s AI-powered digital assistant, BOTaina, has earned five Gold Awards at the 2025 MENA Stevie Awards – an achievement that highlights QF’s expanding abilities in digital innovation. BOTaina was recognised for its excellence in AI innovation, strategy, imple»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The 10th edition of the Katara International Hunting and Falconry Exhibition, S’hail 2026, concluded on Saturday after days of strong public attendance, international participation and wide engagement from hunting and falconry enthusiasts, specialists and companies, bringing »»»

QNA Doha The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers convened the Legal Integration Forum pursuing the mantra of an integrated government legal system, as part of efforts to strengthen communication, exchange expertise, and consolidate integration to create impact. This convention marks Wor»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Business & Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar hosted a farewell gathering in honour of Sandeep Kumar, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Embassy of India in Doha and Coordinating Officer of IBPC Qatar, recognising his guidance, support and engagement with the »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), a prominent associated organisation of the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) functioning under the aegis of the Embassy of India, Doha, organised a grand Teachers’ Day Celebration at the Indian Cultural Centre in Doha. The programme was a heartfelt»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), in association with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), Indian Sports Centre (ISC) and Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC), will host a community reception in honour of His Excellency Dr K Srikar Reddy, Ambassador of»»»

Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met separately with Minister of Labour of Jordan Dr. Nidal Al Qatamin, Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation of Libya Eng. Ali Al Abed Al Rida, along with Regional Director for Arab States at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Dr. Ruba Jara»»»

The reforms include a non-discriminatory minimum wage, a strengthened Wage Protection System, improved labour mobility regulations, enhanced labour inspection and occupational safety measures, and mechanisms for labour dispute settlement and access to justice. He also stressed the need for greater »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has opened the Sleep Health Clinic at Hamad General Hospital, a new specialised service dedicated to the assessment and treatment of non-respiratory sleep disorders in adults. The clinic brings together the specialties of pulmonary and sleep»»»

Tribune News Network Doha What does it take to move beyond managing teams and become a leader who creates a lasting impact? HEC Paris, Doha will explore this question during an online information session, “Lead with Impact: Discover the HEC Paris Executive MBA,” on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Desi»»»