Yatta, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian herder Mohammed Emar has set up a fully functional home for his family where his daughters can even sing karaoke. Only it is inside a cave after the Israeli army demolished his two houses. In the occupied West Bank's arid region of Masafer Yatta, Emar mad»»»

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 an initiative for »»»

Why ‘Daayra’ turns a police case into a debate on crime, punishment and perspective Dubai: There's a moment in my conversation with Meghna Gulzar and Prithviraj where the actor stops mid-thought and says something that could double as the thesis of their new film: "The closer it hits to home, the g»»»

At this year’s Automechanika Frankfurt, process automation and the use of artificial intelligence in the robotisation of refinishing operations were among the technologies showcased to the industry. The solutions presented are designed to increase the precision and efficiency of the refinishing pro»»»

Presidential adviser says de escalation must precede talks on a new regional future Dubai: The UAE will combine deterrence and defence of its sovereignty with dialogue with Iran while ensuring that regional tensions do not derail its economic and development agenda, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adv»»»

N Chandrasekaran to be reappointed as chairman despite Noel Tata's veto The outcome of the Tata Sons board meet saw chairman N Chandrasekaran get a five-year extension and also gave a go-ahead for the group's long-pending listing plan. According to multiple reports citing sources, the board is said»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: A fire that killed 14 infants at a maternity ward in Pakistan's capital last month followed "systemic and institutional failure" at the hospital, according to an official inquiry. The devastating dawn blaze broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Health Ward at Isl»»»

Only 29% of Romanians currently invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds or ETFs, compared with 41% across Europe, according to a new ING Research study conducted by Ipsos. At the same time, 30% of Romanian respondents say they have never invested but may do so in the future, suggesting that a sizeabl»»»

The US has again denied Palestinian Authority Chief Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, preventing him from joining the annual gathering of world leaders later this month. The State Department said it had extended visa restrictions on Palestinian Authority and Palest»»»

LONDON: Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani has called on international sporting, government, policy, development, and civil society leaders to join a global coalition focused on harnessing sport as a driver of social development at a high-level dialogue hosted »»»

The government has set the poverty line for 2027 at EUR 443, Labour Minister Nataliya Efremova told a briefing at the Council of Ministers. This is 13.4%, or EUR 53, higher than the poverty line set for this year, the minister said. According to her, this will automatically affect several types of »»»

SOFIA The 24 Chasa daily has an interview with Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev on September 17, which marks the capital’s official holiday, Sofia Day, coinciding with the feast of the Holy Martyrs Sophia, Faith, Hope and Love in the Orthodox Christian calendar. Terziev says the city was making progress »»»

New Delhi vows to protect trade interests after Congress passes Russia sanctions bill New Delhi: India said on Thursday it would continue buying oil from “diversified” suppliers, after US lawmakers approved sanctions designed to squeeze Russia over its war in Ukraine. The US legislation targets Rus»»»

Despite positive trends earlier in the year, a detailed analysis reveals a sharp shift in Kyrgyzstan’s banking market in July 2026: the sector faced a massive outflow of funds while simultaneously hitting record highs in loan issuance. These findings come from data released by the National Bank. Ju»»»

Gönna KetelsEurope has a problem: its population is aging, and many older people have little money or feel lonely. A café in Vienna might have come up with part of the solution: it employs people who are already retired. https://p.dw.com/p/5MSM9AdvertisementAt Vienna’s Cafe Vollpension, retirees ar»»»

Miami: Lionel Messi headed a goal and provided an assist as Inter Miami won the Campeones Cup on Wednesday, beating Cruz Azul 2-0 in the annual clash between Major League Soccer and Mexican Liga MX champions. It was Inter Miami's first Campeones Cup triumph and came thanks to the Argentine supersta»»»

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, including 40,000 bombs, as Israel continues strikes in Gaza despite last October's ceasefire. The proposed deal would further strengthen Israel's military capabilities and revive deliveries of 2,000-pound bombs»»»

Between 9 and 11 September, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels seized Hays, al-Khokha, al-Mokha and Dhubab, advanced onto Zuqar and Hunaish islands, and reached Mayyun/Perim in the middle of Bab al-Mandab. Within days, the Houthis moved from holding northern Red Sea frontage to occupying most of Yemen's»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Key US House Democrat Refuses to Clear $2.8 Billion Bomb Sale to ‘Israel’ 17-09-2026 12:00 PM US Rep. Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on th»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Fire broke out on August 26 at the PIMS nursery, which housed medically fragile newborns. An inquiry into the fire that killed 14 newborns at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has identified an electrical fault as the most probable cause while pointing to wider failures in fire safe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan overcame a late fightback from Jordan’s Al Faisaly to secure a thrilling 4-3 victory in their AFC Champions League Two Group C opener at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. David Garcia, Roger Guedes and Ahmed Alaa put the home side three goals ahead in the first half, with Said»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, organised the inaugural edition of Marine Life Awareness Month, a new annual campaign held each August to mark the anniversary of the QNB Blue Pledge, which was launched in 2025. The initiative featured activitie»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail, leisure, and lifestyle destination, will host RunFest 2026, an indoor running festival for participants of all ages and fitness levels, on Friday, 25 September. RunFest 2026 underscores the mall’s long-standing commitment to fostering communi»»»

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the fight against the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo was showing “encouraging signs" but that the epidemic was "far from over". More than 7,000 cases have been reported across seven provinces as of September 11. The World ⁠Health Organization ​said on W»»»

Why billions of tiny queries add up to a big climate question for ChatGPT and peers Last year, social media was awash in Ghibli images. Users animated their photos in a manner that was debatably similar to Miyazaki's profound and whimsical works. And then this year, along came the denim jackets. Ev»»»

Passenger bookings are rising as dnata sees cargo surge amid Hormuz disruption Dubai: dnata expects Dubai's travel market to see a “complete turnaround” in the first quarter of 2027, as the Emirates Group-owned air services company sees early signs of a recovery in bookings and passenger spending f»»»

Trade routes once chosen for cost and efficiency are shaped by security and risk A century ago, Soviet economist Nikolai Kondratiev proposed his theory of long economic cycles, each lasting approximately 40 to 60 years. According to the theory, each wave is associated with a technological revolutio»»»

Crunchyroll, Boss Logic and Sandstorm Comics on anime and manga's rise in the Middle East Dubai: For decades, anime in the Middle East has meant one thing: watching something made somewhere else. That's beginning to change. At this year's Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) in Abu Dhabi, three v»»»

Supporters decry ‘catastrophic’ ruling as Hague court hands down long prison terms THE HAGUE, Netherlands: Kosovo’s former President Hashim Thaci was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday after being found guilty of war crimes committed during the war for independence from Serbia in 1998-99.»»»

Share: The Lebanese Parliament renewed its confidence in the government of PM Nawaf Salam with 68 votes in favor, 12 against, and two abstentions. Just before the vote of confidence was held, Hezbollah’s “Loyalty to the Resistance” parliamentary bloc members walked out of the chamber. Key Highlight»»»

Real progress means removing barriers, not simply celebrating women for overcoming them During my years in humanitarian and development work, I learned that strength rarely reveals itself through grand gestures. More often, it is found in the quiet decisions women make every day: to rebuild after u»»»

Businesses across western Iran closed as security forces deployed in Kurdish cities Iranian security forces tightened their presence across western cities on Wednesday as shopkeepers closed businesses and workers stayed home to mark the fourth anniversary of the death of Mahsa “Jina” Amini, whose d»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Rayyan survived a spirited second-half fightback from Saudi club Al Faisaly to secure a thrilling 4-3 win in their AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 Group C opener at the Ahmad BIn Ali Stadium on Wednesday. The Qatari side looked in control after taking a 3-1 lead at the»»»

Thimphu, Bhutan: Engineer Rinzin Galley stands on a platform overlooking a former military shooting range on the outskirts of Bhutan's capital, Thimphu. Today, the site is home to a gleaming field of solar panels. With abundant waterways, Bhutan has long relied on hydropower to meet its electricity»»»

West Sussex: Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, has called on international sporting, government, policy, development, and civil society leaders to join a global coalition focused on harnessing sport as a driver of social development at a high-lev»»»

The US war with Iran cost the Pentagon approximately $38 billion in its first five months, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The bill could rise by another $2 billion to $3 billion for every additional month of fighting – and by more if hostilities intensify. In a report released »»»

During a Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton, social media users started spreading rumours that 20-year-old Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé is older than he claims to be. The rumours gained such proportion that the youth club where he trained decided to post photos of Yalcouyé thro»»»

May El Nahrawy is Founder and Chairperson of The Marketing House, a former Board Member of the Egyptian Junior Business Association, and former Advisor for Marketing at the Alexandria Governorate. She specialises in nation branding, healthcare events, and export marketing. In Egypt, where history m»»»

AMMAN — Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah, said that the total exports grew by more than 14 per cent in the first half of 2026.He said that the exports increase resulted from extending last year's gains as the government moves to open new markets in Africa and Central Asia and adva»»»

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis warned on Wednesday that Europe is falling behind in competitiveness and urgently needs to "wake up". "Europe is losing, Europe is not competitive and Europe needs to wake up," he said during a reception at the Hyatt Hotel in the Bulgarian capital Sofia organized t»»»

DOHA: Qatar Tourism announced the launch of the Qatar Calendar 2026-2027, which includes more than 560 events, with the participation of about 780 partners, and offers a comprehensive package of diverse events and activities that meet all interests, and bring together families and friends from all »»»

Previously undisclosed talks held at US Embassy in Muscat as Yemen conflict escalates Dubai: US officials held previously undisclosed talks with representatives of Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants in Oman over the weekend, days after the group seized a strategic stretch of Yemen’s Red Sea coast»»»

Family says young man had recently been given a new motorcycle before making fresh demands A young man allegedly assaulted his elderly grandmother and aunt after they refused his demands for an expensive iPhone and Rs300,000, in a disturbing family dispute captured on video in northern India. The i»»»

We’re now living in an “openly hostile world”, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen told MEPs in her State of the Union speech. “Old relationships have frayed”, war rages on the continent, European industries face pressure from “global competitors”, while “ultranationalists, anti-Euro»»»

French motorists are flocking to gas stations operated by TotalEnergies, where gasoline prices are capped, but its rivals are accusing the oil giant of unfair competition with the government's support. French motorists are clogging TotalEnergies service stations to fill up with discount gasoline bu»»»