Israeli settler boys filmed harassing Palestinian family in West Bank village: rights advocate
LONDON: Israeli settler children were filmed on Saturday night harassing a Palestinian family outside their home in the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya, according to a Palestinian human rights advocate. Ihab Hassan posted two videos on X that he said showed a group of settler children repeatedly t»»»
Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers
TEHRAN: ran’s military announced on Sunday that it was offering a bounty equivalent to $30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the reward doubled if carried out by a woman.Army chief Amir Hatami said the plan had been drawn up following a “large number of requests” to participate, accord»»»
West Bank: Activist recounts life under settler siege in Qusra
A week after Israeli settlers began besieging Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, human rights activist Netanael Hanadaro joined FRANCE 24 to recount what he witnessed there. He said he and other NGO members reached the isolated homes on foot and left food outside for the trapped r»»»
Indonesian earthquake : Aid reaches Flores as death toll climbs
At least 47 people have been killed after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, triggering hundreds of aftershocks, widespread destruction and landslides. Rescue operations are underway as remote villages remain difficult to reach and the death toll is expected to rise.»»»
Hurricane Lala brings flooding to Hawaii; one dead - UPI.com
Lala weakened to a tropical storm early Sunday. Photo courtesy of NOAA Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm Sunday morning after bringing flooding to the Hawaiian islands, killing one person, local officials said. Hawaiian Gov. Josh Green said a storm-related car crash cause»»»
Opposition Parties Criticize Radev Government's First 100 Days
August 16 marks 100 days since the government led by Prime Minister Rumen Radev took office. Parliament elected the new Council of Ministers on May 8. Opposition political forces criticized the first 100 days of the Radev Cabinet. GERB said the Cabinet must now deliver results and accept full respo»»»
Ukraine starts testing interceptor drones that can bring down Russia’s new jet-powered drones
Ukraine has begun combat-testing jet-powered interceptor drones fast enough to run down Russia's new deadly class of Geran-4 drones that can evade even the best of Ukraine’s new class of interceptor drone, as the drones arms race between the two adversaries continues to unfold. Ukraine’s new drones»»»
Cold front brings rain to Hungary on Monday to finally ease summer heat
Hungary’s long spell of hot, settled weather is set to end on Monday as a cold front moves into the Carpathian Basin, bringing showers, thunderstorms, strong winds and cooler temperatures. According to HungaroMet, atmospheric activity has already increased to the north and west of Hungary. The asso»»»
Filipino households face growing pressure from economic fallout of Iran war
MANILA: Malou Elsa Bacay used to leave Manila every week to visit her mother in the province, but since the Iran war dealt a blow to the Philippine economy, such trips can take place only once a month. The Philippines is highly dependent on imported fuel, so disruption to supplies from Gulf countri»»»
Israeli tourist arrested in Crete over wildfire allegedly sparked by barbecue
LONDON: A 35-year-old Israeli tourist has been arrested in Crete on suspicion of starting a wildfire after allegedly lighting a barbecue at a rented villa despite being warned that outdoor grilling was prohibited because of high fire risk, according to Greek media reports. The man was arrested on S»»»
Kerala woman arrested for allegedly duping 51 job seekers with Oman offers
A 59-year-old woman has been arrested by Kerala Police for allegedly cheating job seekers with promises of lucrative employment in Oman and collecting money for visa processing and other expenses. According to media reports, police identified the accused as L.S., a resident of Vadakara in Kozhikode»»»
Taking photos of accident victims can lead to jail, QR10,000 fine in Qatar, lawyer warns
Doha, Qatar: Taking photos or videos of people injured or killed in accidents without legal authorisation is prohibited under Qatari law, a legal expert has said, warning that filming an accident scene out of curiosity or for social media can expose individuals to legal accountability. Khadija Al-S»»»
Israel’s Ben Gvir advocates killing ‘30 to 40’ people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage
JERUSALEM: An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition publicly advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, comments that surfaced Sunday and were quickly shared by Palestinian media. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir made the statement»»»
NATO jets shoot down drone in Romanian airspace - UPI.com
A Spanish F-18 jet flies over the military base of Torrejon de Ardoz in Madrid, Spain, on August 24, 2021. On Sunday, two Spanish jets as part of NATO shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace without authorization. File Photo by Mariscal/EPA Aug. 16 (UPI) -- NATO fighter jets shot down a dr»»»
Spain’s Aragon sends ‘largest deployment’ against wildfire
MADRID: Spain’s Aragon region deployed what authorities called the largest firefighting arsenal in its history on Sunday as French reinforcements were due to help contain a wildfire that has threatened a 1,000-year-old monastery. The blaze broke out on Monday and had approached the two monasteries »»»
Colombian woman dies saving dog from earthquake
Pasto, Colombia: Holding little Salomon in his arms, Michael Ruiz recounted how he found the pet next to his sister's body among the rubble after Colombia's devastating earthquake. The 7.4-magnitude earthquake, which struck the western parts of the South American country on Monday, has killed at le»»»
Saudi Civil Defense says danger now passed in Jazan after issuing warning for border region
RIYADH: The Saudi civil defense agency issued an alert on Sunday warning of “potential danger” in the southern Jazan province along the border with Yemen that has been targeted by the militia recently, before confirming the danger had passed. “A warning has been issued by the National Early Warning»»»
Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians
CASTEL GANDOLFO: Pope Leo called on Sunday for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, amid a surge of attacks by militant settlers and a siege in the territory’s village of Qusra. Israeli settlers encircled houses after cutting off water and electricity, in what rights»»»
Iraq recovers over $20m, 60kg of gold and vehicles during a corruption probe targeting minister
Dubai: Iraqi authorities have recovered more than $20 million in cash, 200 million Iraqi dinars, 60kg of gold and seven vehicles in the widening corruption investigation involving detained Deputy Oil Minister for Refining Affairs Adnan Al Jumaili, the judiciary said. Investigating Judge Diaa Jaafar»»»
Musk’s $100 mn gamble helps revive alliance with Trump – WSJ
US-based tech billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have rekindled their friendship after falling out last year, with Musk preparing a major donation to Republicans for the midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people who accompanied the two to China. Re»»»
Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum
Rome: Four works "of extraordinary value" by Renaissance artist Antonello da Messina have been stolen from a museum in Sicily, Italy's culture ministry said Sunday. The theft, that includes three panels of the 15th century San Gregorio Polyptych, occurred late Saturday at a museum in Messina, the r»»»
UK minister condemns 'settler terrorism' in occupied West Bank
LONDON: Britain’s minister of state for the Middle East on Saturday condemned what he called “settler terrorism” in the occupied West Bank, after reports that Israeli settlers had surrounded at least two Palestinian homes in the village of Qusra, south of Nablus. Stephen Doughty said the violence m»»»
GERB, Democratic Bulgaria, Continue the Change Criticize Radev Government's First 100 Days
August 16 marks 100 days since the government led by Prime Minister Rumen Radev took office, with GERB saying the Cabinet must now deliver results and accept full responsibility for its policies, Democratic Bulgaria (DB) describing the first 100 days as a period of taking over a failed governance m»»»
From India to Israel to US: How a fake Iran nuclear quote went global
Dubai: It began with a post from an X account in India. Within hours, a fabricated quotation attributed to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander had travelled through Israeli social media and television, entered a speech by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and crossed the Atlantic to US politician»»»
3 Saudi universities advance in 2026 world rankings
JEDDAH: Saudi universities have strengthened their presence in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities, with several institutions improving their position and advancing their research and academic standing. Taif University advanced 219 places to 408th globally following its 627th placing in»»»
Iran’s Top General Warns Trump: Defenders Will Break Your Leg
Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami responded to the recent remarks of the US President Donald Trump, describing him as criminal. “Trump the criminal says he wants to declare the Strait of Hormuz part of the United States. He is very mistaken! And after seeing the reactions, he announced that »»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index rises to close at 10,919
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Sunday, gaining 96.08 points, or 0.89 percent, to close at 10,919.68. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR3.4 billion ($907 million), as 186 stocks advanced and 74 retreated. Meanwhile, the Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu los»»»
US Central Command chief visits aircraft carrier USS Lincoln
The top US military commander in the Middle East visited the USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea during a 10-day tour in the region that concluded on Saturday, US Central Command said. Adm. Brad Cooper visited the USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues »»»
Saudi Civil Defence issues safety advisory: Jazan residents urged to follow guidance
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense said the danger has passed in Jazan Province after the National Early Warning Platform issued an emergency warning. Authorities urged residents to continue following official Civil Defense instructions and avoid gathering in affected areas or film»»»
International Silk Road Caravan concludeds transcontinental journey ahead of COP17
Tunis, Aug. 16 (TAP)- The International Silk Road Caravan completed in Mangolia its 6,000-kilometer transcontinental journey across seven countries after departing from Turkey (May 13, 2026) and travelling across Russia, Central Asia, and China.This...»»»
MENA economy set for 8.5% rebound in 2027 after deep 2026 slump: BMI
RIYADH: The Middle East and North Africa region is projected to return to growth in 2027, expanding 8.5 percent, after a contraction this year, according to a forecast from BMI, a Fitch Solutions company. BMI expects the MENA economy to contract by 3.3 percent in 2026, a sharper decline than the 0.»»»
Week in pictures: A solar eclipse, quake in Colombia and Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank
A solar eclipse seen across parts of Europe, ongoing search-and-rescue efforts in Colombia after a devastating earthquake killed at least 300 people and left hundreds missing, and escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, condemned by the US ambassador to Israel as "acts of»»»
'Something we dreamed of': Bangladesh celebrates historic cricket win
Dhaka: Former players and fans hailed Bangladesh's first-ever Test win in Australia on Sunday as the country's biggest achievement in the five-day game, saying it could be a turning point for their cricketing ambitions. Bangladesh sealed a historic nine-wicket thrashing inside four days in Darwin, »»»
Pakistan’s $2.5bn rail overhaul: Trains to hit 160km/h on key route
Dubai: Pakistan is racing to begin work on a $2.5 billion upgrade of one of its most critical railway corridors by January 2027, a project designed to allow trains to travel at speeds of up to 160km/h and improve a route carrying almost all of the country’s rail freight. The first phase of the long»»»
Spanish jet downs drone in Romania after airspace breach
Bucharest: A Spanish fighter jet on Sunday shot down a drone that had breached Romanian airspace near the border with Ukraine and Moldova, national authorities and NATO said. A growing number of drones have crossed into NATO states in eastern Europe as Russia pursues its invasion of Ukraine. The in»»»
Bus crash tragedy in Hungary: Company owner claims both drivers were experienced
The owner of the Polish coach company whose bus crashed on Hungary’s M3 motorway has spoken about the two drivers involved, saying both were experienced employees who had worked for the company for several years. The company’s owner immediately travelled to Hungary Tadeusz Dykas, owner of Firma Tra»»»
Spanish fighter jet downs drone breaching Romania's airspace
A Spanish fighter jet on Sunday shot down a drone that breached Romania's airspace near the border with Ukraine and Moldova, Romania's defence ministry said, in the latest incident to highlight the challenges facing NATO states bordering Ukraine. Romania's defence ministry said Sunday that a »»»
Morocco tightens security as migrants gather near Ceuta border
Morocco has deployed heavy security around the border city of Fnideq after false social media rumours claimed the border to Spain's Ceuta enclave would open. Hundreds of migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, have gathered nearby, raising fears of another mass crossing just weeks after tens of t»»»
Saudi-led maritime defense coalition formally launched
Saudi Arabia has announced the formal launch of a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at safeguarding shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as escalating hostilities with Yemen’s Houthis threaten one of the world’s most important trade routes. Thirteen countries have completed the pr»»»
Marina Ruy Barbosa turns heads in Ashi Studio
DUBAI: Brazilian actress Marina Ruy Barbosa brought high-fashion glamor to the 54th Gramado Film Festival, arriving on the red carpet in a dramatic haute couture gown by Saudi couture label Ashi Studio. The actress chose a look from Ashi Studio’s spring-summer 2026 haute couture collection, which w»»»
Two Narratives: How ‘Israel’ Changed Story on Ansar Strike in Southern Lebanon
‘Israel’ offered at least two conflicting narratives within 24 hours to justify its attacks in southern Lebanon, after an apparent failed attempt to advance toward the Ali Al-Taher heights early on Saturday, according to accounts of developments on the ground. The sequence of events has raised ques»»»
Saudi petrochemical companies cut losses by more than 50% in H1
RIYADH: Net losses at nine petrochemical companies listed on the Saudi Exchange fell by more than 50 percent in the first half of 2026 to SR1.7 billion ($452.8 million), from about SR3.4 billion ($908.5 million) a year earlier. The improvement reflected stronger operating efficiency, better results»»»
Gold prices rise in Syrian market
Damascus, Aug. 16 (SANA) Gold prices rose in the Syrian market on Sunday, with 21-karat gold gaining 100 Syrian pounds per gram from the previous day, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority’s daily bulletin put the selling price of 21-karat gold at 16,100 S»»»
Nearly 70 firefighters tackle forest fire in Hungary after power line failure
Firefighters have brought under control a forest fire in the Kőszeg Mountains after a major operation that continued until late Saturday night, with difficult terrain making the blaze particularly challenging to tackle. The fire broke out in the early evening of 15 August in the area around the Stá»»»
Colombia's new president asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly earthquake
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday called on US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs on the South American nation as the country contiues to reel from a deadly earthquake. At least 300 people were killed in the quake that devastated the western Colombian cities of Cali a»»»
Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah threatens to retaliate
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, some of the deadliest since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military said the strikes were in retaliation for an attack by Hezbollah on its troops in the country's south and the Iran-ba»»»
West Bank: Palestinian families besieged for a week as settler violence continues
Several Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra have been under siege for a week, with families trapped inside as supplies dwindle and water and electricity are cut off. Settlers have continued their attacks openly, despite the presence of Israeli soldiers and growing international pres»»»
GERB Says PM Radev Has No More Excuses after 100 Days in Power
A hundred days in, Rumen Radev is no longer an alternative to those in power - he is now in power himself and he has no more excuses, GERB said in a Facebook post on Sunday. August 16 marks 100 days since the government, led by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, took office. Parliament elected the new Cou»»»
Egypt archaeological discovery sheds new light on ancient Horus Military Road
CAIRO: An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered new evidence at Tell Abu Seifi in Qantara East, Ismailia Governorate, shedding fresh light on the ancient Horus Military Road and the city of Mesen. The discoveries include a lintel dating to the reign of King Ramesses II, new architectural ev»»»
Vietnam Airlines overshoots runway in Munich, has to return to airport
Passengers aboard a Vietnam-bound plane in Munich found themselves spending more time than anticipated in their seats when ‘technical difficulties’ resulted in it returning to the airport on Saturday, reported Independent.co.uk. The Boeing 787 was reportedly seen circling above the runway for more »»»