American Airlines planes sit at their gate at LaGuardia Airport in February. A laptop battery caught fire on an American flight causing burns to one passenger. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A laptop caught fire on an American Airlines flight during landing at Da»»»

Ottawa will introduce reciprocal “dollar-for-dollar” measures in response to the 50% tariffs the US has imposed on Canadian goods, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement on Friday, after trade talks with Washington broke down. The latest round of intense negotiations lasted three days and w»»»

LONDON: Hull City marked their return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence with a deserved 2-0 victory ​over Manchester United and fellow newcomers Ipswich Town also began impressively with a 2-1 home win against visiting Sunderland. Leeds United ruined Oliver Glasner's first game in cha»»»

Imagine you are a Chilean who’s lived in America – the so-called “Land of the Free” – for decades in peace and tranquility. Suddenly, one humid day in late October 2025, in your adopted home of Fort Myers, Florida, you are snatched in broad daylight then imprisoned by Immigration and Customs Enforc»»»

Officials in Spain’s Murcia region have demanded an explanation from authorities in Madrid after dozens of illegal migrants arrived by boat on a crowded beach in broad daylight. The immigration crisis was thrust back into the spotlight late last month when more than 72,000 people crossed into Ceuta»»»

As a big fan of Persian food, I am always happy to try restaurants serving the cuisine. Sasani in Riyadh’s Hittin neighborhood makes a strong case for adding Persian food to your regular dining rotation. A little way away from the city center, it is worth the drive. Persian rugs hang from the ceili»»»

Beijing A robot has beaten Usain Bolt's 100-metre world record at the opening of a humanoid robot world championship in China, state television reported on Saturday. During the opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, a robot from the Chinese team X-Humanoid crossed the finish»»»

TradeCanadaCanada to hit US back with tariffs after trade talks failAndreas Illmer with AP, ReutersThe trade standoff between Ottawa and Washington has escalated as Canada announced tariffs on US products. The move comes in response to the US saying that tariffs would follow the collapse of talks. »»»

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A fire has broken out in dry grass and leaf litter near Bányász Street in Szolnok, eastern Hungary, with flames spreading in several directions and threatening nearby homes. The National Directorate General for Disaster Management reported the blaze on Saturday, saying local firefighters were worki»»»

A military Cougar helicopter joined a rescue operation after a female tourist fell on a steep trail while descending from Malyovitsa Peak in the Rila Mountain (Southwest Bulgaria), the Mountain Rescue Service (MRS) of the Bulgarian Red Cross told BTA on Saturday. The woman sustained a traumatic bra»»»

People leave flowers and candles at a makeshift memorial outside a school, one day after an attack carried out by a teen with a sword in Fagersta, Sweden, Saturday. A 17-year-old girl was killed and three others were injured at the school after the attack Friday. Photo by Magnus Lejhall/EPA Aug. 22»»»

Good news for hiking and climbing enthusiasts today: the Fontainebleau Forest just South of Paris is set to reopen to the public. But a month and a half after the terrible fire that ravaged 10% of this unique haven of biodiversity, the disaster is still fresh in everyone’s minds. Portions of the fo»»»

Border police officers arrested a Moldovan driver and an undocumented Moroccan national after they failed to comply with police orders and were pursued, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday. According to initial information, the Burgas Border Police and the Burgas Police are also searching for tw»»»

RIYADH: France’s tourism sector reached a remarkable milestone in 2025, welcoming 102 million international visitors and solidifying its position as the world’s most visited destination. For many Saudi travelers, France is not simply a must-see destination, it is an enriching experience shaped by e»»»

The United States and Iran have escalated their rhetoric ahead of expected new American economic sanctions, which Washington describes as the “harshest in history”, amid persistent military threats and ongoing traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is sched»»»

PARIS: Long perceived as a secondary field, or even as something separate from major economic and geopolitical issues, culture has now become one of the driving forces behind Saudi Arabia’s transformation. At the heart of Vision 2030, it is accompanying a profound transformation of the Kingdom and »»»

CAIRO/WASHINGTON: Iran on Saturday denounced US plans for new sanctions that could put further strain ​on the Islamic Republic’s economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China. After nearly six months of war since the US and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and France have maintained and strengthened a 100-year official relationship through partnerships in politics, economics, culture and defense, with numerous state visits exchanged. Both countries focus heavily on diplomacy and foreign policy, sharing a mutual mission to seek se»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s relationship with France is often discussed in the language of diplomacy, investment and geopolitics, but it is now increasing being preceded by lighter conversations over a plate of warm prawns and French pastry at a table with friends. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is on»»»

RIYADH: Reports from Sky News and The Guardian confirm that Newcastle United has entered its most turbulent transition phase since the historic October 2021 Saudi-led takeover. The pressure on the Tyneside project intensified after head coach Eddie Howe stepped down, with Germany’s Matthias Jaissle»»»

Gold prices in Egypt continued their upward trend for the third consecutive week, supported by a strong rally in global gold prices and a rise in the US dollar against the Egyptian pound. According to a technical analysis by Gold Bullion, the price of 21-karat gold rose 5.8% last week, increasing f»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has lashed out at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after Ankara announced that it’s seeking an Interpol Red Notice for the controversial leader on genocide charges. The war of words comes amid broader tensions between the two US allies after »»»

Dubai: Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has advised passengers booked on SpiceJet flights to check their flight status before travelling to the airport, citing continuing disruptions affecting the airline's international services. In an advisory posted on its official Instagram account, CIAL»»»

Pernik now has an investment portal and a network of investment ambassadors that will provide information and consultations to investors from Bulgaria and abroad, Rotary Club Pernik said here on Saturday. The initiative is civic-led, and the services are provided free of charge and without intermed»»»

Doha: China's electric vehicle export boom is highlighting both the success of its industrial strategy and the growing strains of an industry that is increasingly outgrowing its domestic market, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in its weekly economic commentary. The sector's future will increasingly »»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from tariff negotiations with the United States Friday night. The tariffs went into effect at midnight Saturday morning. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A 50% tariff on Canadian goods went into effect early Saturday af»»»

An investigation is under way after a dark brown liquid was observed flowing into the significantly receded bed of the Danube near Almásfüzitő, in northern Hungary. Measurements by investigative news outlet Átlátszó indicated that the liquid has a pH of 10, meaning it is strongly alkaline. The subs»»»

Dubai: US-Iran tensions remain high, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the standoff. US President Donald Trump has called the waterway 'American territory' and warned Iran against developing a nuclear weapon, while saying Tehran wants a deal. Iran has rejected new US sanctions and warned o»»»

Manila: Two people were killed and another wounded on Thursday after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle on the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines, according to local media reports on Saturday. The shooting took place in Maguindanao del Sur province, and the victims were tr»»»

WASHINGTON: US intelligence found no evidence to support Israeli claims that Turkiye was preparing to deploy forces at a Syrian airbase bombed by Israel this week, US special envoy Tom Barrack said. Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkiye and special presidential envoy for Syria and Iraq, challenged »»»

LONDON: Tributes were paid on Saturday to a six-year-old British-Palestinian girl who died in hospital days after her parents and sister perished in an accident at a beach in southern England. Saja Al-Khawas was pulled from the water in Shoreham on Tuesday along with the three other members of her »»»

Amman: Qatar's U19 handball team will face Iran on Sunday in the third round of Group B at the Asian Men's U19 Handball Championship, held in Amman, Jordan through Aug 31. Qatar head into the encounter aiming for a third consecutive victory after making an impressive start to the tournament. They o»»»

Who killed Tupac Shakur? Three decades after the rap superstar was murdered in Nevada, a trial in Las Vegas intends to answer that question. 63-year-old Duane Davis is accused of orchestrating the drive-by killing. Kim Langtree, lecturer in Law and the University of Salford in the UK, has been foll»»»

A car fell onto the railway track between Kurilo and Rebrovo railway stations, causing a disruption to rail traffic, the Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) told BTA here on Saturday. The car was driven by a woman who is in serious condition. Interior Ministry officials are at the scene of the accident.»»»

International passengers flying out of India will no longer need to have their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters from September 1, as the Bureau of Immigration moves to accept e-boarding passes on smartphones at all international airports. According to a Hindustan Times report, the de»»»

Stockholm: Swedish police revealed that a 17-year-old female student was the fatal victim in a sword attack at a high school where widespread tributes were paid Saturday. Flowers and candles were left outside the Brinell school in Fagersta where Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and opposition leader »»»

Tunis, Aug. 22 (TAP)- One person was rescued after a migrant boat sank off Tunisan coasts, Spokesperson for the Directorate General of the National Guard Houssem Eddine Jebabli said. Search operations are underway.The Zarzis coast guard district...»»»

Karachi: Authorities in Pakistan have arrested a man suspected of murdering his wife at his parents' house with the help of a domestic worker, police said Saturday, in a case that sparked outrage online. Hina Javed, 45, was found dead at her in-laws' home in Rawalpindi on Thursday by her brother, w»»»

San Franciso, United States: The market debut of artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic, a chief rival to OpenAI, could break the record set by SpaceX, US media have reported. Elon Musk's space company went public in June at a value of $1.77 trillion and raised $85.7 billion in its blockbuster »»»

San Francisco: TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children's privacy laws. The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after an order vacates an ea»»»

An official ceremony marked the 149th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka. Among the official guests at the commemoration, organized by the Gabrovo Regional Administration, were President Iliana Iotova and Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov. Also in attendance were Gabrovo Regional Governor Kristina»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese officials are intensifying diplomatic efforts to preserve an international security presence in southern Lebanon as the UN Interim Force in Lebanon moves toward the end of its mandate. The future of UNIFIL and security arrangements in southern Lebanon featured prominently in Lebane»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar says electricity generation at Unit 3 of Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Power Plant could resume as early as Saturday evening, following a rise in the Danube’s water level and emergency works carried out near the plant. Third reactor block could restart ahead of schedule “Thanks»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said neighboring countries have sent Tehran messages seeking new regional security arrangements and expanded economic cooperation, arguing that US policies have undermined the security of its own allies. “We’ve received numerous messages from neig»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has opened a new bridge near Dubai World Trade Centre, cutting journey times in the area from about 10 minutes to two. The 500-metre, two-lane bridge is part of the Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project and is designed to improve traffic flow for motor»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology has issued an alert for convective clouds and rainfall across parts of the country on Saturday, with showers expected to range from light to moderate and become heavy at times. The alert is in effect from 1.30pm until 9pm on Saturday, with the wea»»»

Ice cream has become a noticeably more expensive summer treat in Poland. A scoop now typically costs PLN 9–13, meaning a family of four can easily spend PLN 72–100 or more if everyone orders two scoops. Finax notes that retail ice cream prices have barely changed, but ice cream shop prices reflect »»»

EU carbon allowance prices broke out of a narrow EUR 78–81 range in July 2026, briefly rising to about EUR 86 after the European Commission published proposals to reform the EU Emissions Trading System. According to KOBiZE, investors interpreted the proposals as evidence that the EU would maintain »»»

Abu Dhabi: A delegation from the Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE), led by Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of DoE, has concluded an official visit to the United States aimed at expanding strategic partnerships in energy and water innovation, regulation and advanced technologies. The visi»»»