DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs DrMajed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar has completed its preparations for high-level participation in the events of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, whi»»»

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This year, several French landmarks are paying tribute to French queen Marie-Antoinette. Despite her public execution taking place more than 230 years ago, the monarch continues to fascinate both at home and abroad. Our reporters dive into the reasons behind the lasting interest and explore why she»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria is at the center of the political discussion about Europe's economic future and resilience, arguing that the country is no longer simply observing European developments but is helping shape solutions for the bloc's future. Radev made the comments at the star»»»

Children aged 13 to 15 could face one-hour daily limits under proposed age-based rules European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the European Union plans to bar children under 13 from using social media as part of efforts to protect young people from online risks. Sp»»»

PIB debunks viral fake gazette claiming govt merger of 9 Indian public sector banks The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit has shot down a document circulating widely on social media that claimed the Centre had notified a scheme to merge nine public sector banks into three larger entities. »»»

Schools back CBSE's move, but parents, students flag concerns as many are in universities Dubai: CBSE's decision to give Class 12 students in the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries a fresh chance to sit exams that were cancelled in March, when regional tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran»»»

New Delhi, Sept. 17 (SANA) Commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dwindled to just three ships on Wednesday, down from 12 a day earlier and well below the 10-day average of about 17, preliminary ship-tracking data showed. The figures exclude vessels that may have passed through the w»»»

US President Donald Trump has threatened steep tariffs on the European Union if it goes ahead with a proposal to make Canada its first "associate member", a move he described as a possible "hostile act". Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is due to address the European Parliament on Thursday,»»»

Mohamed Bakkali, convicted for coordinating logistics for the 2015 Paris attacks, could be granted parole in Belgium despite receiving a 30-year sentence in France with a 20-year minimum term. Belgian authorities will decide on September 29 whether to release him under electronic monitoring, a pros»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will address the European Parliament on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump called Canada's bid to become an associate EU member a "hostile act." Trump threatened to "stop trading" with Europe and impose "very serious tariffs" if the bid succeeds. Fol»»»

Airline to start with one daily London service before increasing to twice daily Dubai: British Airways will resume flights to Dubai from November 3, initially operating one daily service from London before increasing frequencies to twice a day, the airline said. The British carrier announced the re»»»

Burgundy iPhone 18 Pro Max leads UAE demand as shoppers spend but stay cautious Dubai: As UAE shoppers line up to collect their pre-ordered iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max on September 18, retailers are already getting a read on where the demand lies and the early picture is mixed. Buyers are still willi»»»

Philippine migrant workers agency arranges post-acute care for OFWs following treatment Dubai: Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) recovering from stroke at Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah are set to receive continued medical support after their discharge, with the Philippine government arranging p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar has completed its preparations for high-level participation at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, which will be held this month at the organization's headquarters in New York. Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and O»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China's cooperation with other countries should not be subject to interference by third parties, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Thursday, commenting on the US bill on sanctions against Russia. "China has always pursued normal trade and economic cooperation»»»

The Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle will allow Russia to deliver larger cargo payloads to the International Space Station (ISS) and could later support missions to the planned Russian Orbital Station, space historian Alexander Zheleznyakov told Sputnik. The rocket launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome carryi»»»

Spencer accuses Charles of having ‘contempt’ for his ex-wife London: Buckingham Palace has forcefully denied a claim by the brother of the late Princess Diana that King Charles III said she would soon be forgotten after her death. In a new book, Charles Spencer recounts the traumatic days after Dia»»»

Arab Finance: The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has granted Africa Global Logistics (AGL) an additional 60 working days to submit a mandatory tender offer (MTO) for shares in the Egyptian Transport and Commercial Services Company (EGYTRANS), as per a disclosure. The extension will begin on t»»»

New standards cover service, sustainability and seven specialised hotel accolades Dubai: Hotels across Abu Dhabi will be assessed under an updated classification system that introduces new standards for guest experience, service quality and sustainability, alongside seven specialised accolades for »»»

Hotels must offer healthy adult choices, while half of children’s menus must comply Dubai: Hotels and tourism-licensed food outlets across Abu Dhabi will face full enforcement of new healthy dining requirements from October 1, including mandatory healthier choices across adult menus and stricter nu»»»

DOHA: The following joint statement was issued on the third meeting of the Qatar–Singapore implementation monitoring mechanism in Doha, Qatar. The Implementation Monitoring Mechanism (IMM) of the Qatar–Singapore High-Level Joint Committee (HLJC) held its third meeting on September 16, 2026 in Doha,»»»

Personalised benefits, AI and culture put people at the centre of UAE workplaces HR leaders and workplace strategists called for a shift in how organisations approach people management, with benefits, culture, retention and technology becoming increasingly important to business performance. Speakin»»»

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to make Canada an "associate member" of the bloc is not aimed against the United States, the European Commission said Thursday after President Donald Trump threatened trade ties over the plan. "As our president made clear yesterday, the proposed strengthenin»»»

Talks focus on joint tourism products, visitor flows and transport links Dubai: The UAE is seeking to deepen tourism partnerships with Bahrain, Uzbekistan and the European Union, focusing on new tourism products, increased visitor flows and stronger transport links as it pushes ahead with plans to »»»

Saudi Arabia is running low on missile interceptors and has turned to regional and Western allies for assistance as its standoff with Houthi rebels in Yemen drags on, two regional officials said Wednesday. The officials said the Saudis have asked France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt to deploy air-de»»»

Police officers revived a man in Nagydorog, southern Hungary, after he failed to stop when signalled to do so and crashed while attempting to flee, the Tolna County Police Headquarters said on the police website on Wednesday. According to the report, officers in Nagydorog spotted the driver during »»»

The Connectivity Summit that Bulgaria will host is an expression of confidence in the government’s political will and initiative, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at the beginning of the government meeting. On Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the initiative for»»»

On the Day of Sofia, Mayor Vasil Terziev urged Sofianites to do their share of work for the city. "Everyone should take personal responsibility for Sofia rather than expect others to do the work," he said at a ceremonial sitting of the Sofia Municipal Council marking the holiday Thursday. Terziev s»»»

The US Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rates for the first time in three years, as it seeks to bring down high inflation. The policy decision sets up a potential confrontation between Chairman Kevin Warsh and President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the central bank to cut i»»»

Record 114-day campaign boosts retail, tourism and hospitality across emirate Sharjah: The 2026 Sharjah Summer Promotions generated more than Dh850 million in economic returns for the retail sector and related industries, as the emirate wrapped up its longest summer campaign to date. Organised by t»»»

GENEVA: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) held an interactive dialogue on the human rights of women and children in conflict and post-conflict situations under Agenda Item 3 during its 63rd session in Geneva, as part of implementing Human Rights Council Resolution 60/19. Permanent Rep»»»

As Houthi rebels closed in, Eshraq Abdel Gelil and her husband fled their home, walking through the mountains before catching a ride to a nearby city. Four months pregnant, she feared another miscarriage. They are among more than 125,000 people who have fled as the Iran-backed rebels have advanced »»»

Parliament renewed its confidence in Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's government on Wednesday with 68 votes in favor, 12 against, and two abstentions, following two days of heated debate. Hezbollah MPs walked out of the session shortly before the vote of confidence was held. Lawmakers from the Free Pat»»»

New payment option aims to make transactions faster and more convenient Dubai: The Migrant Workers Office in Dubai and Northern Emirates (MWO Dubai) has introduced electronic point-of-sale (POS) and card payments for several services, giving overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), employers, and other cl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has carried out extensive clean-up campaigns at several beaches and islands as part of activities marking World Cleanup Day 2026, collecting approximately 1,603kg of waste and recyclable materials. Organised by the Ministry’s General Cleanliness Department,»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Labour (MoL), represented by the Occupational Safety and Health Department, has concluded its 2026 awareness and inspection campaign on the risks of heat stress. The three-month campaign ran from June 1 to September 15, 2026, as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhanc»»»

Doha, Qatar: From intensive musical training and discovering a passion for cycling to navigating simulated diplomatic scenarios under pressure, the summer offered Qatar Foundation (QF) students opportunities to develop new skills, explore their interests and gain experiences that extended beyond th»»»

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Fidesz is a constructive opposition, but it wants to cooperate constructively not with the government but with the people — Viktor Orbán, the party's president, declared in a video interview given to Blikk, published on Thursday morning, in which he accused the Tisza government of launching politic»»»

TUNIS, September 17, 2026 (TAP) – The weather will be partly cloudy over most regions on Thursday, becoming heavily overcast in the afternoon over the northwest and central regions and locally in the south, with temporarily stormy rainfall. The...»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) aims to implement initiatives to raise the efficiency of economic interaction and can rely on the Eurasian Economic Union's (EAEU) experience along this path, SCO Secretary-General Nurlan Yermekbayev said on Thursday. "The SCO and the »»»

Sanctions bill targets Putin, oil buyers as Ukraine urges tougher pressure Washington: US lawmakers approved broad new sanctions on Wednesday designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump after months of delay. The Republican-led House of Repr»»»

The top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Wednesday that he's going to block a proposed sale of $2.8 billion in heavy weaponry to Israel over concerns that the powerful bombs may not be used in line with U.S. and international law. Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York said he would wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: A seminar hosted by the Qatar Press Center (QPC) has stressed the need for sustained diplomatic efforts to contain tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, warning that prolonged disruption to maritime traffic could trigger far-reaching consequences for global energy markets, food securit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Vice President for Academic Affairs at the Community College of Qatar (CCQ), Dr. Abdullah Al Ali, revealed the launch of three new academic programmes during the current academic year. These include a Bachelor of Border Management and Supply Chain, an Associate Degree in Artificial Int»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) launched the “Let’s Draw a Smile” campaign in September to raise awareness of childhood cancers as part of its ongoing efforts to promote health awareness across the community, emphasize the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles, and support children livi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village will host a series of QatArt Arts & Craft Workshops on Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19, offering creative hands-on experiences for participants of different age groups. According to posts on its official social media accounts yesterday, the workshops wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Over the past two decades, Qatar Foundation’s Doha International Family Institute has held a leading national, regional, and global role in placing family issues at the heart of policy agendas – and its impact across these years has been highlighted at an Education City event. A sessio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) and Doha Film Institute (DFI) are pleased to announce a new partnership, with a FIPRESCI jury at the upcoming edition of Doha Film Festival (DFF), taking place November 19-27, 2026. The collaboration brings together two institutio»»»