Conflict shifts into Gulf shipping lanes, pushing oil above $100 The six-month US-Iran war has entered a new phase, with the fight moving directly into commercial shipping lanes near the UAE, oil prices breaking above $100 a barrel and Iran facing renewed international scrutiny over its nuclear pro»»»

New US cybercrime unit aids crackdown on global crypto fraud rings US judicial authorities said Wednesday they played a key role in smashing online scam centres in Madagascar that were operated by citizens of China. Late last year the US Justice Department created a unit tasked with fighting online»»»

Iran and the US on Wednesday traded their biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began, with Iran saying it struck 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after US forces sank five Iranian oil tankers. Brent crude oil surged above $100 a barrel as fears grew over global energy supplies. Ira»»»

Share: Dialogue with Shiite religious leaders could help secure Hezbollah’s disarmament through the Lebanese state—not to weaken the Shiite community, but to protect it from another devastating war. By : Ya Libnan Editorial Board, Opinion The recent meeting between United States Ambassador Michel I»»»

Ministry says paid holiday will also apply to employees in the non-profit sector Dubai: Saudi Arabia has declared Wednesday, September 23, an official holiday for employees in the private and non-profit sectors to mark the Kingdom’s 96th National Day, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Deve»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 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 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»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells target Beit Yahoun town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 09-09-2026 23:33 PM Latest News Urgent News Lebanese hea»»»

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For foreign buyers in Hungary, the question appears simple: can I buy this property? In the rural property market, however, the answer is rarely straightforward. It depends on precisely what the buyer intends to acquire, the buyer’s nationality and the legal structure through which the purchase is »»»

DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced a major expansion of its global network to encompass over 170 destinations for the 2026-2027 winter season, further solidifying its leadership in international connectivity alongside the rapid rollout of Starlink high-speed in-flight internet. Operating more than 1»»»

DOHA: The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, in collaboration with its international partners, launched a global visual activation entitled 'The Crosswalk' in both Paris and Geneva, marking the occasion of the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, which falls on September 9 each ye»»»

UAE, Germany eye deeper partnership in AI, energy, healthcare and agritech Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and the UAE’s Special Envoy to Germany, said on Wednesday that the UAE views Germany as a key location for industry and technology, proposing the est»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli air raid targets between Haddatha and Haris towns in South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 09-09-2026 21:43 PM Latest News Urgent News I»»»

The Israeli enemy continued on Wednesday its attacks on South Lebanon, carrying out more air raids and bombings. In this regard, Al-Manar correspondent Hashem Al-Sayyed Hasan reported Zionist air raids on Shaqra outskirts, Al-Mansouri, Nabatiyeh Al-Fawqa and Al-Qantara, and Sribin. The corresponden»»»

Amman, Sep.9 (SANA) Jordan on Wednesday offered its condolences to the Syrian government and people over the victims of an explosion at a temporary warehouse used to collect weapons and war remnants in northern Idlib countryside, reaffirming its solidarity and support for Syria. In a statement post»»»

Geneva: The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva organized Wednesday a side event entitled "Can Education Survive Attack The Resilience of Human Communities," in cooperation with the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, marking the 7th International Day to»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu renewed threats against Syria from Mount Hermon, stating that they would not allow any army to position itself on their borders, claiming Israeli military control over the entire region stretching from Mount Hermon to the Yarmouk River and from Mount Hermon»»»

iPhone Duo opens to 7.6 inches, starts at Dh8,499 and arrives in UAE on October 23 Dubai, UAE: Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, with the new iPhone Duo opening into a 7.6-inch display and carrying a starting price of Dh8,499 in the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheque»»»

Both watches add new heart sensing and readiness scores, with sales from September 18 Dubai: Apple has introduced the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, with UAE prices starting at Dh1,599 and Dh3,199 respectively, bringing new heart-rate sensing, daily readiness scores and faster charg»»»

GENEVA: The State of Qatar affirmed that protecting the dignity, humanity and rights of older persons remains a longstanding priority, regardless of age or changes in their health and cognitive abilities. Delivering Qatar's statement during the interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on th»»»

VIENNA: The State of Qatar called on members of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to vote in favor of the draft resolution to remove the item "Implementation of the Safeguards Agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic" from the Board's agenda, thereby allowing Syri»»»

AirPods 5 start at Dh539 with stronger ANC and UAE availability from September 18 Dubai: Apple has introduced AirPods 5 with prices starting at Dh539, bringing Active Noise Cancellation to its most affordable AirPods and promising up to 50% greater external noise reduction compared with AirPods 4 w»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 260909 awards cash prizes to multiple participants Dubai: Several participants have walked away with cash prizes following the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Wednesday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260909, the winning numbers in the Days section were 23, 7, 11, 21, 16, 9, whi»»»

Vienna: The State of Qatar called on members of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to vote in favor of the draft resolution to remove the item "Implementation of the Safeguards Agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic" from the Board's agenda, thereby allowing Syri»»»

Damascus, Sep. 9 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received Wednesday Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Damascus to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments. According to a statem»»»

UPDATENew Pro models add variable aperture, longer battery life and eSIM-only options in UAE Dubai: UAE consumers will be able to pre-order Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max from Saturday, September 12, with prices starting at Dh5,099 and Dh5,499 respectively. Both phones will go on s»»»

Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov conferred with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova Mihai Popsoi on Wednesday, the government press office said. The talks focused on advancing bilateral relations, Moldova’s European integration, and issues related to the Taraclia regio»»»

Lucky Day Draw No. 260909 awards cash prizes to multiple participants Dubai: Several participants have walked away with cash prizes following the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Wednesday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260909, the winning numbers in the Days section were 23, 7, 11, 21, 16, 9, whi»»»

UAE, Arab and Muslim allies hail UK ban on goods from illegal settlements The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, State of Qatar, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, through its Department of Research and Islamic Studies, organised the "Knowledge Integration" symposium in coordination with Qatar University's Ibn Khaldoun Center, with HE Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shaheen bin»»»