Nagoya, Japan: Asian Games organisers in Japan said Sunday they had been caught off guard by complaints about some of the accommodation and promised athletes coming for the final week a more comfortable stay. In a break from previous Games, organisers in Aichi-Nagoya did not construct a traditional»»»

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany: Europe needs to view artificial intelligence with more optimism -- despite growing warnings about its dangers -- or risk falling further behind, the head of a leading European AI start-up warned. "I think the mindset in Europe needs to shift to one of optimism and to »»»

Panic-buying, school closures and late alerts deepen frustration over Bangkok deluge Bangkok: Deep floodwaters in Bangkok drove thousands of residents into shelters as others scrambled to buy groceries or dry out their homes on Sunday after days of heavy rain inundated markets, roads and residences»»»

SIT investigates September 24 allegation as university calls social media reports false Dubai: Police investigating an alleged rape at Lovely Professional University in Punjab have so far found no evidence to substantiate the claim that triggered massive student protests, vandalism and a highway bl»»»

The Bank of Spain estimates the country of around 50m people is short of 700,000 homes Madrid: Hundreds of protesters camped out in the heart of Madrid on Sunday to demand better protections for tenants after the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her lifelong home triggered outrage. The demonst»»»

TUNIS, Sept. 27, 2026 (TAP) - Fifteen journalists from Siliana, Monastir, Sousse, Mahdia, Kairouan, and Kasserine participated on September 23-25 in the 6th edition of "the Journalists, Ambassadors of the Energy Transition" iniative.Organised in...»»»

New service lets investors obtain a DFM investor number and open a trading account Dubai: Investors looking to trade shares listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) can now complete the entire onboarding process digitally, eliminating paperwork and the need to visit a branch. EFG Hermes UAE LLC h»»»

Global leaders call for more funding to help developing countries build local AI skills New York: Artificial intelligence attracted nearly two-thirds of global venture capital last year, but less than 1 per cent of AI investment is going toward social impact, a funding imbalance that global leaders»»»

Damascus, Sept. 27 (SANA) The price of a gram of 21-karat gold in the Syrian market rose by SYP 100 on Sunday compared with Saturday, according to the General Directorate for Precious Metals Management. The directorate said in its latest bulletin that a gram of 21-karat gold was priced at SYP 16,50»»»

Damascus, Sept. 27 (SANA) Syria expects foreign capital flowing into the country to establish new banks to exceed $1 billion in the coming period, Central Bank Governor Mohammad Safwat Raslan told SANA, as the country seeks to expand the banking sector and restore its links with international finan»»»

Protests are ongoing in Madrid right now, with many demonstrators holding signs and banners that read “Maricarmen vs the Vultures”. “Maricarmen, you are not alone.” Or “Ni una Maricarmen más.” Not one more Maricarmen. The story is centred around the Retiro quarter of the Spanish capital, one of the»»»

The prospect of an AfD-led government in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt has exacerbated long-standing fears that the far-right Russia-friendly party may gain access to sensitive information of interest to the Kremlin, fuelling debate as to whether and how it can be barred from classified intelligence. Wha»»»

Red fog alert covers six Eastern Province areas, with visibility falling to 1km or less Dubai: Heavy thunderstorms, flash-flood risks and dense fog are forecast across parts of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, with the National Center for Meteorology issuing severe-weather warnings for several regions. Mode»»»

19-year-old who flagged CBSE security gaps now honoured by US Justice Department A 19-year-old Indian cybersecurity researcher has added another milestone to his career after being recognised by the US Department of Justice for responsibly reporting a critical security vulnerability. According to m»»»

Abu Dhabi-raised law student keeps promise, returns home as India’s queen Abu Dhabi: Kaziah Liz Mejo has returned to the city where she grew up — this time wearing the Miss Universe India 2026 crown. The 19-year-old law student, who was raised in Abu Dhabi, recently met UAE Minister of Tolerance an»»»

DOHA: The National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLC) discussed enhancing international cooperation, exchanging expertise, and building capacity with Syria's Central Authority for Supervision and Inspection (CASI).The meeting was held between NAMLC Secretary Mohammed Sa»»»

Fraudsters are using fake insurance adverts and links to steal money and banking details Dubai: Motorists have been warned about online scams targeting people looking to renew or buy vehicle insurance, with fraudsters impersonating insurance companies, brokers and other approved entities. Dubai Pol»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLC) discussed enhancing international cooperation, exchanging expertise, and building capacity with Syria’s Central Authority for Supervision and Inspection (CASI). The meeting was held between NAMLC Secretary Moh»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West's actions to "freeze" the work of the Arctic Council seriously harm its effectiveness and authority, Director of the Department of European Issues at the Russian Foreign Ministry Vladislav Maslennikov told Sputnik. Interaction between the Arctic Council countries is curr»»»

Abu Dhabi-raised law student keeps promise, returns home as India’s queen Abu Dhabi: Kaziah Liz Mejo has returned to the city where she grew up — this time wearing the Miss Universe India 2026 crown. The 19-year-old law student, who was raised in Abu Dhabi, recently met UAE Minister of Tolerance an»»»

The proposed 33% tax on banks’ “excess profits” could affect lending, investment, economic growth and the cost of government financing, in addition to generating budget revenue, according to the position of Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev. Radev stressed that tax changes are pa»»»

Sofia Municipality offered free tours, museum visits and interactive experiences on Sunday to mark World Tourism Day, the Municipality said. The programme included free admission to Muzeiko, the Museum of Illusions and the interactive spaces Phenomena, VIDENIE and MINA, as well as guided tours of V»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Tourism H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, said that Qatar’s tourism sector has had a journey marked by progress, resilience, and transformation throughout 2026. In a statement marking World Tourism Day 2026, he added, “World Tourism Day provides an opportunity to reflect on»»»

New York: The State of Qatar has participated in a high-level meeting on upholding international law, held on the margin of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Advisor to the Prime Minister and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Majed bin Mohammed»»»

Egypt is advancing a comprehensive strategy to position higher education as a cornerstone of its economic diversification and regional influence. The country is treating education as an export sector, seeking to attract international students, expand academic partnerships, and establish branches of»»»

Arab Finance: Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) digital advertising market is expanding rapidly as businesses shift more of their customer acquisition and commerce activity online. The region’s digital ad spending reached $8.19 billion in 2025, up 17.8% year on year, according to IAB MENA, maki»»»

Thailand is used to wet weather and September is the peak of the rainy season Bangkok: Thousands of Bangkok residents awoke in shelters on Sunday after flooding triggered by days of heavy rain in the Thai capital inundated homes and roads, with some starting to dry out their homes and belongings. N»»»

It is often forgotten that the Houthi militia dominating the world’s headlines began life several decades ago as a local movement born in the mountains of Saada, in north-west Yemen. Armed mainly with grievances, they vied with the Yemeni government. As their animosity grew, so too did their arsena»»»

UAE experts weigh the career value of an MBA in a changing business landscape Dubai: For professionals considering an MBA in 2026, the biggest question may no longer be whether the qualification can lead to a higher salary, but what else it can deliver over the course of a career. An MBA remains on»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt plans to establish eight to nine new investment zones across its governorates over the next two to three years, Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid said during talks with S&P Global Ratings. The initiative aims to attract investment, create jobs near population c»»»

Budapest is preparing for a major pedestrian-friendly transformation, with 200 new crossings, more accessible tram stops and safer residential streets among the goals of a newly approved long-term strategy. The Budapest General Assembly approved the city’s new pedestrian strategy on Friday, setting»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Rapid technological change, artificial intelligence (AI) and the accelerating flow of information are reshaping how young people learn, communicate and make decisions. Against this backdrop, Qatar Foundation has brought together more than 1,300 young people to explore how fai»»»

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah see disrupted schedules amid wider international suspensions UAE passengers are advised to check their flight status before travelling to the airport on Sunday, with delays and schedule changes reported at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports. Flydubai and Air Arabia have»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s state-owned investment firm Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) plans to direct 15 billion ringgit (around $3.68 billion) into green and climate transition assets by 2030, alongside 500 million ringgit targeted for social impact initiatives. The targets were outlined in PNB's »»»

Harare: Traditional rhythms filled the air in Zimbabwe's capital as musicians gathered to honor the mbira, an ancestral instrument deeply rooted in the nation's cultural heritage. The festival, held Friday night, comes amid growing efforts to promote the traditional musical practice that was inscri»»»

The Swiss government and parliament are urging voters to reject a proposal during an upcoming referendum that would strengthen the country’s neutrality policy by constraining Bern’s ability to impose unilateral sanctions. The motion is being pushed by pro-sovereignty politicians, who have criticize»»»

Baghdad: Iraq's inflation rate rose 3.3 percent in August from a year earlier, according to data from the Central Statistical Organization. According to data released on Saturday, Iraq's general consumer price index rose to about 110.9 points in August 2026, from 110.1 points in July, marking a mon»»»

A British tourist has drawn widespread online backlash after a viral TikTok video complaining about drink prices and menu options at a cafe near the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in Poland, the site of a former Nazi death camp. At least 1.1 million people were murdered by Nazis at Auschwit»»»

QNA New York Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on Saturday met separatelywith Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Felix Plasencia; Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Francophonie of the Democratic »»»

QNA New York Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has reiterated Qatar’s rejection of the systematic and illegal Israeli violations and measures aimed at altering the historical, legal and demographic character of occupied East Jer»»»

QNA DOHA Chairman of Qatar Tourism HE Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, has said that Qatar’s tourism sector has had a journey marked by progress, resilience, and transformation throughout 2026. In a statement marking World Tourism Day 2026, he added, “World Tourism Day provides an opportunity to reflect on »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Faith, identity, leadership and the challenges of today’s ever-shifting world have been explored by over 1,300 young Muslims from across Qatar alongside scholars, educators, thought leaders and other inspiring voices at the second edition of Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA confe»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Young Muslims from across Qatar, on the second day of Qatar Foundation’s QIYADA conference, were urged to avoid being distracted by “the little things in life” and to instead search “for what other people are not looking for” to become true leaders. Over 1,300 Muslim youth»»»

QNA New York Qatar has strongly condemned Israeli escalation at Al-Aqsa Mosque and called for intensified joint Arab and Islamic action to protect Jerusalem and its holy sites. This came as Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi repre»»»

QNA Doha Qatar National Library has concluded the third edition of its “Write to Inspire: Books and Authors” programme, bringing together the nation’s literary community to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and writing. Under the theme “Books and Authors in the Ag»»»

Kinshasa: The death toll from a plane crash near Kenge, the capital of Kwango Province in western Democratic Republic of the Congo, has climbed to 17, official sources confirmed Saturday. The Let L-410 UVP Turbolet aircraft, operated by TRACEP Congo Aviation, crashed Friday afternoon near Kenge, ac»»»

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal and told aides that he expects to resume bombing the Islamic Republic after the November midterm election, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing US officials. Trump is privately skeptical that Tehran will agree to »»»

The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal on Wednesday sparked a thousands-strong protest in the streets of Madrid Saturday, with demonstrators calling for greater protection for tenants. Widespread anger at rising housing costs have put pressure on centre-left Prime Minister Pedro Sanche»»»

New York: Qatar Foundation (QF) showcased its role in enriching international discussions on education, global health, youth leadership, sustainability, and Artificial Intelligence during its participation in a series of events and conversations held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the Unit»»»

A small plane carrying a delegation of military justice officials crashed at around 1pm An air crash in southwest Democratic Republic of Congo killed 17 people, including two of the country's most senior military justice officials, the transport ministry said Saturday. A small plane carrying a dele»»»