Iran Strikes Three Tankers, American Vessels in Response to US Attacks — Reports
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck three tankers traveling along an unauthorized route through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as three US-linked vessels elsewhere, in response to American attacks on three Iranian oil tankers, IRIB reported. The IRGC described the US strikes as a “brutal»»»
Indonesia's main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption
Two new eruptions were recorded on Sunday, the volcanology agency warned Jakarta: Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport outside Jakarta on Sunday after ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano more than 150 kilometres away, impacting thousands of passengers. Mount Anak Krak»»»
US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers as Aggression Continues
US Central Command said American forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships in regional waters. CENTCOM said the tankers Downy, Stark 1 and Kylo were disabled or destroyed, claiming they were tied to a network funding the IRGC.“»»»
Indonesia's main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption
Two new eruptions were recorded on Sunday, the volcanology agency warned Jakarta: Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport outside Jakarta on Sunday due to ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano, more than 150 kilometres away. Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted on Saturday, produci»»»
Why Iran-backed Houthi militants are pushing towards Bab Al Mandab as Hormuz disruption raises stakes
Red Sea route grows more crucial as Hormuz disruption hits oil flows despite recovery Dubai: As the United States battles to keep oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, another of the world’s most important energy chokepoints is coming under growing pressure. Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants»»»
Israel says it has cleared Hezbollah fighters from tunnels under Lebanon’ Ali al-Tahir ridge – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- Inside the ALI AL TAHER RIDGE BEIRUT/JERUSALEM- Israel’s military has cleared Hezbollah fighters holed up in tunnels under the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday. Israel had said Hezbollah fighters were embedded in tu»»»
Trump is working on ‘much bigger’ Middle East plan. Here’s what he is plotting
Emerging US strategy could reshape regional alliances and Washington’s approach to Iran Dubai: US President Donald Trump is working on what he has privately described as “something much bigger” for the Middle East after the Iran war — an ambitious strategy that could reshape Washington’s approach t»»»
US-Iran ship attacks open dangerous new phase in battle for Strait of Hormuz
Tit-for-tat strikes threaten fragile oil flow recovery as both sides signal more attacks Dubai: The US attack on three Iranian oil tankers has opened a more dangerous phase in the battle for the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran claiming retaliatory attacks on six vessels as Washington tries to sustain»»»
Qatar reinforces de-escalation push, rejectspoliticisation of maritime navigation: Analysts
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts to contain escalating tensions in the region, placing dialogue, international law and the protection of maritime navigation at the centre of its approach as security risks continue to threaten vital waterways and critical infrastructur»»»
Unica De Vera crowned Pinoy Popstar Qatar champion
Darlene Regis The Pinoy Popstar Qatar – Middle East Edition reached its grand finale on August 28, with Unica De Vera emerging as the new champion at a glittering ceremony held at the Majestic Hall of Holiday Villa Hotel. Produced by Gulf Events in partnership with DT ProduQtion and HeartBeat Music»»»
CMU-Q Convocation ceremony celebrates largest incoming class in campus history
Tribune News Network DOHA Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) celebrated the largest incoming class in campus history at the Class of 2030 Convocation ceremony. The official welcome takes place during Orientation Week, when the new students meet faculty members, learn about expectations, an»»»
Egyptian court sentences well-known TV presenter, 11 others to death in drug case
Cairo: A court in Egypt has sentenced a prominent TV presenter and 11 other individuals to death after being convicted of manufacturing and trafficking narcotics in a major drug case. The presenter, Sarah Khalifa, 39, is best known for her program "Mission Impossible", which dealt with issues conce»»»
Roma roar back to beat Atalanta in Olimpico thriller
Rome: Roma pulled off a late turnaround to beat Atalanta 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday to maintain pole position in the top flight Italian football league (Serie A) along with Internazionale Milan who had also overcame Napoli earlier on Sunday 3-2 in an equally nailbiting thriller. Mario H»»»
Putin shows ‘saint-like patience’ by not retaliating against West – former US judge (VIDEO)
Russia has the right to strike NATO plants making weapons for Ukraine, but President Vladimir Putin is showing great restraint to avoid a direct clash with the bloc, former American judge Andrew Napolitano has said. Kiev has been launching hundreds of fixed-wing drones deep into Russian territory o»»»
Al Sadd continue winning show with 4-1 thrashing of Al Gharafa as Al Duhail hold Al Rayyan 1-1
Tribune News Network Doha Al Sadd thrashed Al Gharafa 4-1 for their third successive win in the Qatar Stars League at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Saturday. The unbeaten defending champions lead the table with 9 points points while The Cheetahs, suffering their second defeat, slid to ninth place»»»
Who really benefits from the CIA chief’s Moscow trip?
Speculation abounds over the reason for CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent trip to Moscow. Which probably could have been an email. Or a social media post. Just like everything else this administration does. Oooh, don’t tell me! He went to demand that Russian President Vladimir Putin not help Ira»»»
Algerian boy trapped in well for days found dead
Ayoub's plight had drawn widespread attention across the country Rescuers in Algeria on Saturday recovered the body of a 10-year-old boy who was trapped inside a well for four days, civil protection authorities said. Efforts to rescue the boy, whom authorities identified only by his first name, Ayo»»»
Iran Guards say attacked US-linked vessels in retaliation for strikes
Warn other ships not to attempt to transit by unapproved routes Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday that they had attacked several vessels, including ones allegedly linked to the United States, in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian tankers earlier in the day. Noting the morning's »»»
Iran Military Warns ‘Terrorist’ US Army against Aggression
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters has warned the “terrorist” United States army of ‘more severe blows’ to warships if aggression continues. Lieutenant-Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a statement on Saturday evening, warning the “te»»»
COMMENT: Zelenskiy has kept control of Ukraine but lost his team's unity
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy won every immediate fight over Ukraine's government reshuffle and still came out of it weaker, a Carnegie Politika analysis argues. The Verkhovna Rada confirmed the last two ministers of the reshuffle, among them Yevhenii Khmara as defence minister with 312 votes. The »»»
Damascus International Fair records $1 billion in economic output, 1.4 million visitors
Damascus, Sept. 5 (SANA) The 63rd Damascus International Fair concluded on Friday with preliminary economic output exceeding 150 billion Syrian pounds ($1 billion) and approximately 1.4 million visitors, signaling a significant recovery for Syria’s flagship trade event. The fair, held under the slo»»»
Putin meets US envoys for Ukraine war talks
Russia and Ukraine vowed not to strike each other's capitals for three days Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on ending more than four years of war in Ukraine in the Kremlin Saturday, ahead of their first visit to Kyiv expected on Sunday. Bo»»»
Bilbao crush Simeone's flat Atletico
Bilbao, Spain: Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid suffered a brutal afternoon in La Liga as Athletic Bilbao stormed to a convincing 3-0 win. Nico Williams, Robert Navarro and Oihan Sancet's goals gave the Basque hosts a resounding victory at their San Mames stadium. Athletic secured back-to-back wins »»»
Greek air force jet crashes at an annual aerial show, killing 2 pilots
Water-dropping planes and helicopters assisted 85 firefighters to contain the blaze A Greek air force jet crashed at an air show north of Athens on Saturday, killing the two pilots, officials said, as thousands of people were in attendance at the event. The crash of the twin-seat Phantom F4 jet occ»»»
Hungary keeps Ukraine EU accession talks blocked over minority rights
Orban said the Ukrainian government had already drafted the legislation required under a June agreement on minority rights, but that the bills still need to pass through Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. "What we expect is the implementation of the minority agreement negotiated in June, whi»»»
Hungary keeps Ukraine EU accession talks blocked over minority rights
Orban said the Ukrainian government had already drafted the legislation required under a June agreement on minority rights, but that the bills still need to pass through Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. "What we expect is the implementation of the minority agreement negotiated in June, whi»»»
Fitch affirms Qatar at ‘AA’ as strong sovereign fundamentals support resilience and growth
DOHA: Qatar’s strong sovereign fundamentals and substantial financial buffers have been reaffirmed by Fitch Ratings, which has maintained the country’s long-term issuer default rating at ‘AA’, highlighting the strength and resilience of the Qatari economy. The rating reflects Qatar’s exceptionally »»»
Israeli Broadcasting Authority Says the Occupation Army is Preparing to Reduce Its Forces in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported, citing security sources, that the Israeli occupation army is preparing to reduce its forces in southern Lebanon, after destroying tunnels in the Ali Al-Taher area. The sources added that the Israeli occupation army discussed establishing a new security»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Two players bag Dh100,00 each – see who won
Lucky Day Draw No. 260905 sees several participants walk away with cash prizes Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260905, the winning numbers in the Days section were 20, 7, 22, 4, 25, 21, while 1 was dra»»»
OpenAI agents turned German website into secret message board – Reuters
AI agents apparently linked to OpenAI hijacked a German programming website and turned it into a message board where they exchanged tactics for bypassing restrictions and avoiding detection, Reuters has reported. The previously undisclosed incident, which reportedly began in May, adds to a series o»»»
Hungary fuel prices face major test – price cap ruled out
Hungary fuel prices are heading towards their first serious test since the government scrapped the protected-price system earlier this summer. With global oil prices climbing again, Prime Minister Péter Magyar says his government is preparing targeted help for motorists – but this time, it wants a »»»
Putin Holds Talks With Witkoff and Kushner on Ukraine
The US president's envoys arrived in Moscow on September 5 to bring a proposal from Donald Trump on Ukraine peace negotiations. Sputnik brings you a live broadcast from Moscow, where Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with US special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.Later, Kush»»»
Deadlock over UN succession could leave a vacuum
Divisions within the United Nations Security Council over who should be the organisation’s new secretary-general risk prolonged deadlock and a void after current post-holder António Guterres’s term expires on 31 December. According to confidential documents seen by Al Majalla, the United States doe»»»
Two dead, 14 people missing after Bolivia army base blasts
The blasts occurred Friday afternoon at a base in the town of Viacha At least 14 people are missing after two explosions at a military base in Bolivia that left two dead and more than 80 injured, the base commander said Saturday. The blasts occurred Friday afternoon at a base in the town of Viacha,»»»
Death toll from Israeli aggression on Gaza rises to 73,651
Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli occupation's aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 73,651 martyrs and 174,575 wounded since Oct. 7, 2023. The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA), quoting medical sources in Gaza, reported that hospitals in the Strip received 17 martyrs in the past 48 hours (5 n»»»
US midterms start with North Carolina distributing mail-voting ballots
North Carolina on Friday became the first state authorised to begin sending out ballots, formally launching the 2026 US midterms as President Donald Trump’s administration fights to impose sweeping restrictions on the practice. America's midterm elections opened Friday in a fog of confusion over ma»»»
Historic Korba street to become pedestrian-only after redevelopment
Ibrahim Pasha Street in Cairo’s historic Korba district will become pedestrian-only, with cars barred from entering once redevelopment work is completed, as part of a project to restore building facades, upgrade utilities and preserve the area’s architectural character. Local Development and Enviro»»»
180 images, 30 minutes and infrared light: Abu Dhabi captures the Milky Way
Astronomers used infrared imaging to cut through dust and reduce the effect of city light Abu Dhabi: Astronomers have photographed part of the Milky Way from the heart of Abu Dhabi, using infrared imaging and digital processing to reveal dense star fields despite the city’s light pollution. The Int»»»
A week in France - Presidential campaigning kicks off in France ahead of 2027 elections
On April 18th and May 2nd next year - France will be voting to elect a new president to replace Emmanuel Macron. The country's latest opinion polls predict a victory for Marine le Pen of the Far-right National Rally. Although the election is still over seven months away, many potential candid»»»
‘Rain man’ to the rescue? France’s ex-president Hollande plots unlikely comeback
Once so deeply unpopular he had to give up running for a second term in office, former French president François Hollande has slipped back into the conversation ahead of next year’s Elysée Palace race, hoping voters put off by squabbling candidates will come to see him as a safe – if unexciting – p»»»
From television to death sentence: Sarah Khalifa convicted in high-profile Egypt drugs case
Nine defendants received life terms and seven were acquitted in the 28-person trial Dubai: A Cairo Criminal Court on Saturday sentenced famous TV producer and presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other defendants to death by hanging in a high-profile case involving an organised network accused of manufac»»»
Germany is heading for a revolt at the ballot box
The AfD enters the Saxony-Anhalt election with a ten-point plan for rapid reform as the political establishment resorts to surveillance, raids, ban proposals, and economic threats to stop it. A few days before the September 6 state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is on the verge of becoming the »»»
US diesel prices hit new high amid Iran war disruption: AAA
WASHINGTON, United States — The price of diesel — the vital fuel used for road hauling, agriculture and construction — hit a new record Friday in the United States, a motorists' association said, amid disruption from the US war with Iran.The price is now $5.85 a gallon, up from $3.71 a year ago, th»»»
Iraqis queue for fuel as regional war disrupts imports
BAGHDAD — Drivers formed long lines outside fuel stations in Baghdad on Saturday as gasoline supplies dropped in oil-rich Iraq due to import disruptions caused by the Middle East war.Despite being OPEC's second largest oil producer, Iraq imports oil derivatives because its refineries do not produce»»»
Hezbollah: Lebanese Authorities’ Shameful Insistence on Misguided Choices Encourages Israeli Crimes
Hezbollah issued a statement to comment on the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon, stressing that the authorities’ claims that their fruitless direct negotiations and the ill-fated framework agreement with the enemy are achieving gains are refuted and rendered meaningless by the continuatio»»»
CENTCOM announces targeting three Iranian crude oil tankers
Washington: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces attacked three Iranian crude oil tankers today, after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles toward two US Navy warships that were patrolling territorial waters. In a post on the social media»»»
Hungary weather: Autumn arrives with a wild week
Hungary’s weather is about to change several times within just over a week. A cold front crossing the country on Saturday will bring a temporary drop in temperatures for Sunday, before summer heat quickly returns. From the middle of next week, however, a much more significant change could arrive, b»»»
Rescue operations ongoing for boy trapped in Algerian well
Algiers: Rescuers were working on Saturday to free a 10-year-old boy who fell into an 80-metre-deep well in southwestern Algeria, civil protection authorities said. The rescue operation has drawn widespread attention across the country, and social media has been awash with calls to save the boy, wh»»»
Inflation rate reaches 5.4% in August 2026
Tunis, September 5 (TAP) — Tunisia’s annual inflation rate reached 5.4% in August 2026, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) in its monthly bulletin on the Household Consumption Price Index.The INS attributed the inflation rate to...»»»
US military says it destroyed 3 Iranian oil tankers
Move comes after the Iranian military organisation fired on American warships The US military said Saturday it had struck and destroyed three oil tankers linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after the Iranian military organisation fired on American warships. "Following Iran’s failed attacks,»»»