UAE residents’ update: US travel alert, Iran ceasefire terms, Saudi missile interception and flight updates
US issues travel warning as Saudi intercepts missile and Iran hardens Hormuz stance Tensions across the Middle East remained high on Sunday after Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh. The developments prompted a fresh US travel warning, while Iran maintaine»»»
Khatam al-Anbiya Warns US, Regional Allies: Any Aggression Against Iran Will Trigger ‘Sustained, Effective and Painful’ Attacks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli artillery fire on Yohmor al-Shaqif - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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At 85, Haryana ex-soldier earns MA after returning to books at 76, now eyes PhD
His grandchildren’s questions reignited his passion for learning, leading him to IGNOU At 85, former soldier Lal Chand Godara has completed his Master’s degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and is now considering pursuing a PhD or a law degree. A resident of Sirsa in Haryana, »»»
Free legal advice for Indian expats in UAE at Indian Consulate in Dubai's legal counselling camp
Pro-bono advice on multiple cases offered at walk-in session; no appointment required Dubai: Worried about an online scam, a suspicious bank transaction or the misuse of your Emirates ID? Indian expats in Dubai and the Northern Emirates can now get free legal guidance, with no appointment needed. T»»»
Korea Republic reopens military-service alternative for AI talent
Republic of Korea will allow AI researchers to fulfill their military obligations at large corporate laboratories from 2027, reopening a route closed for 14 years. But strict eligibility rules have left companies seeking fewer places, raising questions about the initiative’s reach. Four companies —»»»
Pakistan protests could cost economy Rs120b a day, finance minister warns
Imran Khan’s sister detained for 30 days ahead of PTI’s September 27 nationwide protest Dubai: Protests and sit-ins could cost Pakistan around Rs120 billion every day, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warned on Sunday, describing fresh political disruption as “self-inflicted pain” at a time when»»»
Gold prices hold steady in Syrian market
Damascus, Sept. 20 (SANA) Gold prices held steady in the Syrian market on Sunday compared with the previous day, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s latest bulletin put the selling price of 21-karat gold at 16,550 Syrian pounds ($135.66) per gram, whil»»»
AI actress glitches mid-interview, switches from English to Cantonese
Doha, Qatar: Computer-generated AI character Tilly Norwood was answering a question during an interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan and actor Tom Conti, when she surprised them both by suddenly switching from English to Cantonese. Norwood was speaking about her upcoming film 'Misaligned' on 'Pier»»»
A royal gift that never reached King Charles III: Hungarian defence minister investigates
Hungary’s defence minister, Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, has raised questions about an unusual military purchase originally linked to King Charles III’s 2023 coronation. The gift never reached London, but the Hungarian army still paid millions of forints for it. The minister now wants to know what happe»»»
Qatar Airways yet to pass on fuel price rise to travellers: Hamad Al-Khater
Doha, Qatar: Jet fuel prices have seen a 90% increase since the beginning of the year, but Qatar Airways has not yet passed on the rise in costs to customers, said the Qatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Ali Al-Khater. Al-Khater was speaking about the impact of the spike in oil and jet fuel prices on air»»»
Saudi Arabia reaffirms commitment to peace, sovereignty and safe navigation at UN
Saudi Arabia backs multilateral cooperation, peace and responsible AI at UNGA Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah said Saudi Arabia’s participation in the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to engagin»»»
Saudi National Day celebrations to feature spectacular airshows, naval displays and fireworks
Military aircraft, naval vessels and fireworks headline nationwide celebrations Dubai: Saudi Arabia will stage airshows, naval displays, military parades and fireworks across the Kingdom to mark the Kingdom's 96th National Day, with celebrations culminating in fireworks over nine cities on Wednesda»»»
CONECT International: Multisectoral economic mission to Algiers, Sept. 22-24
TUNIS, Sept. 20, 2026 (TAP) - A Tunisian economic delegation will travel to Algiers, Algeria, on September 22-24, 2026, at the initiative of the international section of the Tunisian Confederation of Citizen Enterprises (CONECT International), in...»»»
Budapest gold scam: Elderly victims allegedly drugged, cheated out of millions
Three members of a family have been arrested in Budapest after defrauding through an illegal gold-buying business elderly people out of hundreds of millions of forints. Police say one victim was given a drink that caused him to lose consciousness, while another was tricked into signing away a prope»»»
Foreign ministry scretary-general receives copies of credentials of Cyprus, Malawi ambassadors
DOHA: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi received, separately on Sunday, copies of the credentials of Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Qatar, HE Elpidoforos Economou, and Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to Qatar, HE Twaib Abdullah Ali.»»»
1,200km from home, stranger and ChatGPT help lost pilgrim return
A village name was only clue as Gaya man spent 3 days tracing elderly pilgrim’s family Dubai: When an elderly Punjab pilgrim who struggled with memory lost his way in Amritsar and somehow ended up more than 1,200km away in Bihar, he had little to help him find his way home. He could barely explain »»»
A tale of two Libya's: internal division meets external unity
On 30 August, an agreement was signed resolving long-standing disagreements which had disrupted Libya’s electoral process for almost five years. According to the UN officers and diplomats who oversaw the deal, this is the spring of Libyan democracy. Talk to Libyan activists, or politicians across t»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Riyadh
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemn in the strongest possible terms the Houthi group's targeting of Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a ballistic missile, as well as its attempted targeting of civilians and civilian assets in the cities of Bish, Taif, Farasan and Yanbu. T»»»
Secretary-General of Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives copies of credentials of Cyprus, Malawi Ambassadors
Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi received, separately on Sunday, copies of the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Qatar, HE Elpidoforos Economou, and Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to Qatar, HE Twaib A»»»
Israeli media: Army Radio: An Israeli critically injured in a shooting operation near Neve Tzuf in the West Bank - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Global Village VIP Pack pre-orders open September 21
Season 31 opens on Wednesday, October 14, under the theme 'A More Wonderful World' Dubai: Global Village is reminding fans in a social media post that pre-orders for its Season 31 VIP Packs open at 10am tomorrow, Monday, September 21. One buyer will find a Dh31,000 cheque hidden inside one of the S»»»
Dh1.7bn in three months: Sharjah-Oman logistics corridor records 66.26% growth
Value of goods handled reaches Dh1.7bn, up 66.26 per cent from the same period last year Sharjah: The logistics corridor linking Sharjah and Oman handled goods worth about Dh1.7 billion during its first three months of operation, a 66.26 per cent increase from the same period last year. More than 3»»»
Etihad Rail Freight launches Fujairah-ICAD cargo service
New link lets businesses move cargo directly from Fujairah Terminals to Abu Dhabi’s ICAD Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail Freight and AD Ports Group have launched a direct rail service linking Fujairah Terminals with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), giving importers and exporters a new way to move ca»»»
Russian Strikes Leave Ukraine’s Biggest Steel Producers Offline – Report
Ukraine’s steel industry has effectively been brought to a halt after Russian strikes damaged three of the country’s largest steel plants in Zaporozhye and Dnepropetrovsk regions, medias reported, citing industry representatives. The affected facilities, including Metinvest plants and ArcelorMittal»»»
US Relies on Aging B-52s as Bomber Force Struggles to Keep Pace
The US Air Force has increased the number of operationally available B-52 Stratofortress bombers by nearly 40% as part of a new readiness campaign aimed at addressing long-standing maintenance, spare parts, and logistics problems, Military Watch Magazine reports. The increase comes as Washington fa»»»
Sharjah’s new centre to turn humanitarian research into action
$1.6 million initiative in Indonesia will connect academic research with community needs Sharjah: A new humanitarian innovation centre has been established in Indonesia to turn academic research and field expertise into practical solutions for communities facing challenges ranging from food securit»»»
Emboldened Houthis advance in Yemen, widen attacks on Saudi Arabia: What can stop them?
Air power has repeatedly failed to defeat the group, while a ground war carries huge risks Dubai: Years of bombing by some of the world’s most powerful militaries have failed to defeat Yemen’s Houthis. Now the Iran-backed militant group is advancing again, seizing strategic territory along the Red »»»
CCTV captures BMW plunging off Mumbai Coastal Road bridge; 3 dead
Luxury car smashes through barrier, plunges into construction site; 4thoccupant critical dubai: Three people were killed and another critically injured after a speeding BMW crashed through the edge of a bridge on Mumbai’s Coastal Road and plunged into an under-construction parking area early Sunday»»»
New education project aims to support Syria’s rebuild
Focus is on vocational training, digital skills, AI to support Syria’s education rebuild Dubai: A communications and education advisory group is expanding its work into Syria, seeking to apply lessons from the UAE’s public-private education model to a country facing a major shortage of schools, tea»»»
Can farming survive Hungary's growing drought crisis? New documentary reveals the stakes
Hungary’s Great Plain is facing an increasingly severe water crisis, threatening the livelihoods of farmers across the region. A new documentary explores how changing agricultural practices and restoring the landscape’s ability to retain water could help communities adapt to prolonged drought. The »»»
Nearly one million people affected by dementia in Hungary – but many cases could be prevented
Dementia affects nearly one million people in Hungary, including patients, relatives and carers, while research suggests that up to 45% of dementia cases could potentially be prevented or delayed. Ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day on 21 September, experts have warned that families bear much of the bur»»»
UDST participates in FISU World Forum in Sweden
Stockholm: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) participated in the FISU World Forum 2026 in Östersund, Sweden, held under the theme "Active Body, Healthy Mind: How impactful Sport can be at universities.” The forum brought together students, university sports leaders, academics, an»»»
Black smoke seen near Riyadh amid air raid alerts in Saudi Arabia
Flames and plumes of smoke were seen rising near Riyadh airport this afternoon with flights cancelled and delayed. This as fighting between Saudi-backed government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels has killed 48 people in recent hours. The rebels staged a lightning offensive this month, sei»»»
CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters blocked from White House after Trump ban
White House correspondents for CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Saturday were blocked from entering the US president's office and residence a day after President Donald Trump announced he was banning the three media outlets for what he called "fake news" coverage. News organisations and press freedom gr»»»
Three media outlets barred from the White House over 'fake news'
Donald Trump has suggested that more news outlets may be barred from the White House after he announced he was banning Politico, CNN and MS NOW. On Saturday, all three outlets said that the White House confiscated their teams' press passes; they have also hinted at legal action. The ban has come un»»»
US and Denmark reach Greenland security deal
The US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security, resolving a diplomatic dispute sparked by President Donald Trump when he threatened to seize the semi-autonomous territory. The exact terms of the deal remain uncertain but it seems Denmark will maintain its sovereignty while the US »»»
Russian Drones Rain Fire on Ukrainian Forces in Donbass
FPV drone crews from Battlegroup Tsentr thwarted yet another attempted enemy rotation near the city of Dobropolye in the Donetsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said. According to the ministry, personnel from specialised mining engineering battalion, operating as part of Russia’s Battlegroup T»»»
US urges Americans to ‘seriously reconsider’ Middle East travel
US Mission warns of flight cancellations, airspace closures and wider travel disruption Dubai: The US Mission to the UAE has urged Americans outside the Middle East to “seriously reconsider” travel to and through the region, warning that heightened tensions could lead to rapid and unforeseen escala»»»
GERB Should Return to Its Right-Wing, Conservative Roots, Leader Borissov Says
“I want GERB to return to where it was. The party should return to the conservative principles on which it was founded in 2009 — zero deficit, support for entrepreneurs, and rejection of populism,” GERB leader Boyko Borissov said in Burgas, adding that in recent years GERB itself had also participa»»»
GERB Leader Borissov: Economic Growth Should Be Basis for Redistributing Funds
Economic growth should be the basis for redistributing funds, rather than an increase in public debt, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said at a briefing at the Albena resort complex. Borissov attended the “New Minds” training session with young people from the party's local structures. Speaking to repor»»»
Dubai student selected for inaugural Global Youth Council Fellowship
First chairperson of Dubai Students Council launched by KHDA to represent UAE Dubai: Emirati student Moza Ahmed, chairperson of Dubai’s first Students Council, has been selected for the inaugural Global Youth Council Fellowship, where she will represent the UAE among an elite group of youth from ar»»»
Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' following controversy
Philadelphia: Pop star Ed Sheeran said Saturday the situation in Gaza is "unjustifiable," following a wave of criticism that he had failed to back his opening act who was booted from the tour after making pro-Palestinian comments. The singer, who had previously maintained an apolitical stance, brok»»»
Public Cleanliness Week concludes in Qatar
DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality, represented by the Public Cleanliness Department, has concluded activities of Public Cleanliness Week, organised on the occasion of World Cleanup Day 2026 to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of parks, beaches and public facilities.»»»
Qassem: No balance with enemy but we must resist regardless of cost
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem has stressed that "resistance is the only path to liberating the land and all other ways are a waste of time." "We have directly experienced the path of resistance in Lebanon and found that it liberates both the land and the people," said Qassem during»»»
Mandhana breaks record as India romp into Asian Games cricket final
Nagoya, Japan: Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in women's T20 international cricket on Sunday as India crushed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the Asian Games semi-finals with fellow opener Shafali Verma hitting her maiden hundred. Mandhana scored 37 off 19 balls with five fours and two six»»»
MP Ali Fayyad: Time for This Authority to Stop Making Misguided Bets
Hezbollah Commemorative event in the city of Nabatieh on Sunday honoring those who were elevated to martyrdom during the ‘Al-Asf al-Ma’kul’ battle in recognition of their sacrifices and to perpetuate their memory. The event was attended by MP Ali Fayyad (member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc»»»
From spark to screen: Image Nation Studios on turning ideas into stories
Pay attention to the stories you can’t stop thinking about says Fatima Al Dhaheri As the Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries brings together creatives and industry professionals to explore the evolving landscape of storytelling and content, Image Nation Studios is contributing to the program»»»
Qatar Media Corporation participates in BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Media Corporation is participating in the second edition of the BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026, one of the initiatives of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. The forum kicked off on Saturday at the Student Center in Education City and will conti»»»
Sharjah establishes $1.6m humanitarian innovation centre in Indonesia
$1.6m centre to link academic research with field expertise to develop practical solutions Sharjah: Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Humanitarian Envoy of The Big Heart Foundation, announced the establishment of the “Jawaher Al Qasimi Humanitarian Innovation»»»