The United Kingdom and the United States have for the first time test-fired a torpedo from an uncrewed underwater vessel, the UK government said Monday, marking a step forward in AUKUS efforts to develop autonomous naval technology. Britain and the United States have for the first time test-fired a»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Transition and Head of State of the Republic of Mali, HE General Assimi Goita, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

BREAKING NEWSNew 57-minute Dubai-Abu Dhabi rail link opens bookings before launch Dubai: Etihad Rail tickets for journeys between Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now on sale on the official website - eithadrail.ae, giving commuters their first chance to book seats on the new passenger rail service connecti»»»

Damascus, Sept. 22 (SANA) Gold prices were unchanged in the Syrian market Tuesday, with a gram of 21-karat gold holding at Monday’s level, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s latest bulletin put the selling price of a gram of 21-karat gold at 16,700 Sy»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s handball team continued their strong start in their quest for a fourth straight Asian Games gold, beating China 30-25 for their second consecutive win in Aichi yesterday. Left-back Marzo Frankis scored eight goals, while left wing Ahmad Madadi added seven as the defending champ»»»

Istanbul: A gunman opened fire outside a high school in western Turkiye on Tuesday, wounding eight people, and was detained shortly afterwards, the local governor's office said. The suspect, who opened fire at around 7:59 am (0459 GMT) in Turgutlu, an area west of the resort city of Izmir, was deta»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces pounded a facility in Kiev that manufactured components and warheads for long‑range Flamingo cruise missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. Overnight, the Russian military launched a massive barrage of precision-guided weapons from ground,»»»

Managers face up to a year in jail as Interior Ministry steps up warning on violations Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has warned businesses that employ expatriates who violate residency and labour regulations that they could face fines of up to SR100,000, a five-year recruitment ban and»»»

EXOBOT sedan and SUV are the first vehicles in a planned portfolio of seven models Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday launched EXOBOT, the flagship electric vehicles from CEER, the Kingdom’s national automotive company, marking a major step in the Kingdom’s drive to bu»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov outlined what he described as the key rules for developing the economy during his working visit to the United States, where he received a commemorative award from the U.S. — Kyrgyzstan Business Council. Speaking at a meeting with U.S. business representatives i»»»

Moving to Budapest can be an exciting prospect, but settling into life in the Hungarian capital involves more than finding a flat and learning how to pronounce Egészségedre. Residence status, a registered address, tax administration and healthcare can all become part of the process – and the correc»»»

Nepal Army major recounts the difficult operation to reach workers trapped inside Dubai: When devastating floods swept through Nepal, one of the most urgent rescue missions unfolded underground at the Trishuli-3A hydropower project where workers were trapped underground. Leading the search and resc»»»

Washington, Sept. 22 (SANA) Wall Street closed sharply higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting strong gains as artificial intelligence-related stocks rallied and bond yields eased. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) led gains among major AI-linked companies, with its market capitalization r»»»

New York: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), and Emerson, a global leader in industrial automation and engineering services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance cooperation in industrial automation and technical services, with the establishment of a regional operations center »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Transition and Head of State of the Republic of Mali, HE General Assimi Goita on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Tunis, Sept. 22 (TAP) - The weather will be partly cloudy on Tuesday, becoming heavily overcast at times in coastal regions with scattered showers, which may be accompanied by thunderstorms and be heavy at times in the afternoon in the far south,...»»»

NEW YORK: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE DrMohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated in an event on straits used for international navigation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), on the sidelines of the 81st session of the Unit»»»

NEW YORK: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has participated in a coordination meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Eight Arab-Islamic States concerned with Gaza. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 81st sessio»»»

CCTV footage shows how the 46-year-old lost her balance while moving a huge vessel Vijayawada: A 46-year-old woman died after falling into a large vessel of boiling sambar while helping prepare food for a religious event in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada. The woman, identified as Sujatha, was assistin»»»

After three years of research, testing and international collaboration, BIGALPS – Bio Inspired Geotechnical Applications to Launch Pan-European Solutions – is approaching the completion of its EU-funded project phase. Coordinated by the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, together with partners EP»»»

New 57-minute Dubai-Abu Dhabi rail link opens bookings before launch Etihad Rail tickets for journeys between Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now on sale on the official website - eithadrail.ae, giving commuters their first chance to book seats on the new passenger rail service connecting the two emirates.»»»

MoHRE takes legal action, as violations are limited and not widespread Dubai: The UAE has detected 377 cases of fake Emiratisation involving 266 private-sector companies in the first half of 2026, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) said on Tuesday. The ministry said it had ta»»»

“The lesson of September 22 and of Bulgarian independence is that we can do things on our own, that we can be independent,” Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said on Facebook on the occasion of the 118th anniversary of Bulgaria’s declaration of independence. Nowadays, we are being told that we»»»

Doha: Ahli Bank has announced its platinum sponsorship of the QFBA Finance Researcher Award 2026, reinforcing its support for national initiatives that promote research excellence, innovation and knowledge creation across Qatar’s financial sector. Launched by Qatar Finance and Business Academy in 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) participated in the Fifth International Conference on Fiscal Policies and Economic Development in Qatar, organised by Qatar University in cooperation with the Authority, under the theme “Tax Transformation: Its Impact on Taxpayers and Tax Authorities”. T»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, represented by its Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department, concluded a two-day training programme on the Madrid Protocol for the international registration of trademarks. The programme was held in cooperation with the GCC Intellectual »»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber (QC) Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al Thani received yesterday H E Juha Mustonen, Ambassador of Finland to Qatar, in the presence of Rashid bin Hamad Al Athba, Second Vice Chairman of Qatar Chamber, and Eng. Ali bin Abdul Latif Al Misnad, Board Member.»»»

The calf’s mother reportedly reached the riverbank searching for her calf A group of fishermen rescued an exhausted elephant calf from the Teesta River in West Bengal and helped reunite it with its mother before the pair returned to the forest. The incident took place at around 8.30 am on September»»»

Spokesperson confirms suspension but gives no reason or date for shows to resume Dubai: Dubai Fountain performances have been suspended, Gulf News can confirm, with no date given for when the popular Downtown Dubai attraction will resume its shows. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf»»»

Eli Lilly and Company and Neuroaxis, Romania’s first integrated neurology and neuroimaging clinic, now part of the Regina Maria Network, have launched a partnership aimed at helping more patients in the country receive an earlier and clearer diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and access appropriate t»»»

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The smart-ring maker plans to offer 50 million shares priced between $40 and $44 each Smart ring maker Oura Inc and a couple of its investors are looking to raise as much as $2.2 billion through a US initial public offering, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monda»»»

Annual investment in data centres, the infrastructure underpinning artificial intelligence systems, is expected to rise globally from an estimated USD 560 billion in 2025 to more than USD 800 billion in 2026 and USD 1.1 trillion by 2030. By 2050, annual data centre investment could reach USD 1.8 tr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Next Generation School (TNG) and ILM Education Consultants have formalised a landmark partnership to deliver a structured, high-level professional development programme in pedagogy for educators across TNG’s seven campuses. The agreement was marked at a signing ceremony held at TNG»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Journalism Program at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) organised a training workshop titled “Journalistic Sources and Interviewing” on Sunday. The workshop was delivered by former BBC journalist Dima Hamdan, who has extensive experience in journalism and media training.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), one of the centres of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, is participating in the national digital safety campaign “A Digitally Aware Family” under the slogan “Protecting Them Is Your Responsibility,” organised by the Ministry o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) participated as an Official Partner in the Qatar Economic Forum: UNGA Special Edition 2026, Powered by Bloomberg, held in New York on Sunday, 20 September 2026, alongside the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Forum ope»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s real estate sector is entering a new phase of growth and transformation, with investment, technology and innovation taking centre stage as the fourth edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum 2026 prepares to bring together leading industry figures from across the region and beyon»»»

India payments giant secures in-principle approval for two UAE licences Dubai: PhonePe has moved a step closer to launching payment services in the UAE after securing in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for two licences, marking the Indian company’s first international regulatory»»»

Doha, Qatar: QC Talks will bring together Chairperson of Qatar Museums H E Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani and President of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris Anne-Claire Legendre for a public conversation titled “Culture as Diplomat: How Cultural Institutions Shape International Relations»»»

Doha, Qatar: Siraj, an initiative under Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, participated in the BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026 through an interactive workshop highlighting how educational entertainment content can be used as a resource to support Arabic language learning both inside and ou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has reaffirmed Qatar’s position in transitioning toward a sustainable, low-carbon future aligning with the goals of acheiving its strategic vision. In a series of posts on X, NPC noted that Qatar’s integrated environmental strategy includes major adv»»»

New York: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme H E Carl Skau, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting reviewed cooperation between »»»

Doha: Qatar Post participated in the proceedings of the Arab Postal Regulatory Forum 2026, which convened in Doha on September 20 and 21, under the theme, “Postal Sector Reform in the Arab Region: Enabling Innovation, Competition and Sustainable Digital Trade,” with the participation of several reg»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), through its Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, has launched a three-day series of workshops bringing together legal affairs officials from approximately 90 government agencies to identify training needs, professional gaps and priorities for legal work»»»

The great act of statehood of 1908 is a responsibility towards the present and the future, President Iliana Iotova wrote Wednesday on her official Facebook page on the occasion of Independence Day. “September 22, 1908, is a landmark date in our national calendar, reminding us that with patience, re»»»

Units of the Tsentr battlegroup are blockading Ukrainian forces in Dobropolye, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Russian forces are also continuing their offensive toward Alexandrovka, the ministry added.Dobropolye is located 30 kilometers north of Pokrovsk (Krasnoarmeysk) and remains an important»»»

Some 11,000 foreign nationals who were staying illegally in Kyrgyzstan left the country under an amnesty in 2026. Deputy Foreign Minister Seitek Zhumakadyr uluu said at a meeting of the Zhogorku Kenesh Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration. He made the statement during»»»

The lives of Serbs in Kosovo and Metohija and the difficult conditions in which they live are being shown on video screens mounted on trucks driving through the streets of New York during the annual session of the UN General Assembly. The trucks show footage from March 2004 during the March Pogrom»»»

Commercial air traffic in Bulgaria rose in August 2026 from a year earlier, with Eurostat data showing that the country was among 19 EU member states to record an annual increase in commercial flights. Across the European Union, airlines operated 708,980 commercial flights in August, up 2.3% from A»»»