WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions and marking another step in warming ties between the countries. The US Department of State also revoked its designatio»»»

Dubai: Motorists across Dubai and Sharjah faced a slow start to the working week, with live traffic maps showing heavy congestion building on several major routes during Tuesday's morning commute. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Heavy delays throu»»»

JUBA, South Sudan: Armed men ambushed a patrol traveling to a remote area of South Sudan on Monday, killing two UN peacekeepers, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan said. Though violence is rampant in the African country, attacks against peacekeepers are rare. No group immediately claimed res»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Tuesday it had made “significant progress” in talks with Iran aimed at reviving an Islamabad-brokered agreement with the United States, as Washington kept open the possibility of further military strikes and tensions persisted around the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan’s army»»»

MAIDUGURI, ​Nigeria: An armed group has posted a video showing what residents said were about 600 women, children and older people abducted in an attack on a mosque in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State last week. The video, posted on Sunday on Facebook and WhatsApp, showed large groups of people »»»

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has barred Russian teams from returning to the Chess Olympiad next month, prompting prominent names in Russian chess to accuse its leadership of politicizing the sport and making “Russophobic” decisions. FIDE suspended the Russian and Belarusian national te»»»

Asian stocks fluctuated Tuesday while oil edged up as investors assess a US plan for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, while tech firms struggled following another down day on Wall Street and ahead of earnings from chip titan Nvidia. With the war against Tehran now in its sixth month, Treasury S»»»

The United States announced sweeping new sanctions against multiple entities, individuals and vessels linked to Iran, the State Department said in a press release. The measures target Iranian military officials, procurement networks, cyber groups and shippers and brokers involved in moving Iranian »»»

Iranian Economy Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh hit back at US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s new sanctions threats, saying US economic war against Iran is nothing new. He said Iran’s enemies first tried to use military force to question the country’s existence, partition Iran, destroy its polit»»»

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev held another meeting on issues of providing the country’s domestic market with fuel and lubricants. According to the Cabinet’s press service, Adylbek Kasymaliev once again confirmed that the authorities will continue sub»»»

At this point, you might just believe that ageing is sold in bottles. A pharmacy can almost feel like a enchanted apothecary, with colourful bottles promising to reverse your biological clock. Hello boosters, powders, supplements and everything that sounds like it belongs on a chemist’s roster. It »»»

EU gas storage will be about 77% full when the heating season opens on November 1, 12 points below the fifteen-year norm and short of the 90% target. What happens after that will dependend heavily on the weather. Is a repeat of the 2022 gas crisis on the cards? Not necessarily. An IntelliNews Lamb»»»

Dubai: Egyptian police have arrested the owner of a private school in Cairo on suspicion of using parents’ personal information to obtain education loans in their names without their knowledge or consent, the Interior Ministry said. The investigation was launched after complaints by parents circula»»»

Gang members killed around 40 displaced people sheltering in a church near Haiti’s capital, a local mayor said on Monday. The victims were killed in an attack on Sunday night in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, Mayor Massillon Jean said, describing a “night of terror”. Some people remai»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, without providing evidence or further details. “Iran tried to kill one of my sons,” Netanyahu told Israel’s Channel 14, as he discussed security arrangements ahead of the October 27 »»»

The laboratory of the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) inspected plastic pencil cases, decorative pencil- and pen-tip attachments, wax crayons, and modelling clay — all tested products met product safety requirements, the authority informed MTI on Monday. The NKFH, together w»»»

The construction contract for the new bridge structure of the Gubacsi Bridge and the connecting track network has been signed, allowing the reconstruction of the bridge to begin — the Minister of Transport and Investment announced on Monday on his Facebook page. Dávid Vitézy stressed that this is a»»»

Feeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a refrigerator for humans. The phonebooth-sized machine, where jets of chilled air ensure ice-cold comfort, only launched this year but has pro»»»

Like many Kuwaitis, Salem Al-Ghanem still vividly remembers Iraqi tanks rolling through his hometown when his small Gulf state faced extinction had US troops not liberated it from invasion. Now, decades later and six months into the US-Iran war, some are seeing those same American troops as more of»»»

President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa (L) meets with President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., on November 10, 2025. On Monday, the State Department delisted Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism. File Photo by Syrian Presidency/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. State »»»

WASHINGTON: A federal judge on Monday postponed a trial in the U.S. for a former Libyan intelligence official charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, citing the discovery of new evidence that defense attorneys want to examine in the nearly 40-year-old case. Jury selection was scheduled to»»»

The massive influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has shown that Germany would be better off outside the Schengen zone, Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-chair Alice Weidel has said. The EU’s “borderless” travel system poses a threat to Germany as long as the bloc’s external borders r»»»

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford traded sharp insults Monday (local time) as tensions escalated between the United States and Canada amid the collapse of bilateral trade talks. According to Canadian broadcaster CBC, Ford doubled down on his earlier remark again»»»

As more than 21,000 participants from some 165 countries gather in Dubai for the 22nd Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition, the scale of DIHAD 2026 reflects the urgency of the moment. Under the theme “Humanitarianism in Transition: Shaping the Future of Hum»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to about $17 billion, strengthening its ability to meet overseas payments and withstand external shocks as lower borrowing costs ease pressure on government finances. The improvement prompted Moody’s Ratings to upgrade Pakistan’s local and fo»»»

US tariffs ​on all Canadian cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel will be increased to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump said Monday, adding that the US does not “need” Canada after the collapse of trade talks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his administration had»»»

A ceasefire verification mission comprised of representatives from DR Congo's government, the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group, and observers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) member nations arrived in South Kivu on Monday. The deployment came a day after the DRC »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to provide Ukraine ​with stronger military support, including access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defence missiles, at a meeting of allies in Kyiv on Monday to mark Ukraine's 35th Independ»»»

Police in Massachusetts said Monday they've found a body believed to be that of Karen Solomon, who was wanted in the death of her police officer husband. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Police say that they've found a body believed to be that Karen Solomon, a Massachu»»»

WASHINGTON: A federal judge on Monday postponed a trial in the US for a former Libyan intelligence official charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, citing the discovery of new evidence that defense attorneys want to examine in the nearly 40-year-old case. Jury selection was scheduled to b»»»

TORONTO: Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated sharply Monday, with President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs and Prime Minister Mark Carney accusing W»»»

Crude oil prices dropped as Brent crude and Murban crude showed clear downside pressure overnight on Tuesday, even as a crude oil tanker was reportedly hit while transiting the US-protected route off Oman. As of early Beijing hours on August 25, 2026, the market is treating the latest tanker incide»»»

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history and wou»»»

PARIS: The Ministry of Culture announced the establishment of a Saudi cultural center in Paris on the sidelines of the visit of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the France. The center will serve as a platform for promoting Saudi culture and highlighting its historical depth and creative diversit»»»

CAIRO: Authorities in eastern Libya said they executed 10 people after their conviction by military courts on terrorism-related charges. The executions, announced Sunday, triggered condemnations by rights groups in the North African country that is divided between rival administrations, each backed»»»

Former Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan., middle, greets U.S. Ambassador-designate to Japan and former Sen. Howard Baker, R-Tenn., right, and Baker's wife, former Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker, R-Kan., left, in 2001. Nancy Kassebaum Baker, who served three terms in the U.S. Senate, died Friday. File Photo by Chri»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education has announced the opening of registration for the 2027 edition of its Akhlaquna initiative. Applications can be submitted on www.akhlaquna.qa and will be accepted until December 17, 2026. This year’s edition welcomes entries»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) is stepping up efforts to develop curricula that equip students with knowledge, life skills and future-ready competencies, while strengthening their national identity and Islamic values, said Director of the Curriculum and Learning Res»»»

Washington, Aug. 24 (SANA) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday formally announced the rescission of Syria’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism after the legally mandated congressional review process concluded without objection, saying the move removes the last major barriers to pri»»»

RIYADH: On Friday, much of the talk in Saudi football was about the apparent return of Al-Ittihad’s fighting spirit. A 1-0 away win against Al-Qadsiah, despite playing half the match with 10 men, was unexpected even among the Tigers fans. The victory rekindled their hopes after a 1-1 home draw in t»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces struck the historic Abu Salim Mosque in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza, on Monday, Palestinian media reported, destroying what is regarded as one of the territory’s oldest mosques. Several Palestinians were reportedly injured in the attack. Video shared by news outlets and socia»»»

A property sale can fall through even after a buyer and seller agree on the price if the bank values the property at a lower amount. With mortgage-financed purchases, banks base lending limits on the value they accept as collateral, not simply the agreed transaction price. For example, if a home co»»»

Damascus, Aug. 24 (SANA) Syria welcomed the United States’ decision to formally remove it from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, expressing appreciation for a step it said marked a significant shift and inaugurated a new chapter in its international relations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, in October 2025 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. Trump said Monday on social media that he will impose more 50% tariffs on Canada starting Jan. 1. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | Licens»»»

PARIS: The economic relationship between Saudi Arabia and France is entering a new phase, with French investment expanding beyond its traditional strengths in energy and industry into artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, culture, creative industries and mining. The shift reflects the wi»»»

Aug. 24 (UPI) -- About 42,000 people in the Reno, Nev., area were ordered to evacuate from their homes on Monday as firefighters battled a wildfire on the Sierra Nevada foothills. The Hawk Fire burned more than 15,000 acres as it drew closer to the northern edge of Reno. Fire officials said Monday »»»

PARIS: The economic relationship between Saudi Arabia and France is entering a new phase, with French investment expanding beyond its traditional strengths in energy and industry into artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, culture, creative industries and mining. The shift reflects the wi»»»

On the eve of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, I find myself wondering whether my country will still exist in another 35 years. Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion, the rollback of democracy, a severely damaged market economy, and the degradation of every social system compel me, as»»»

Ukraine has opened a Pandora's box by attacking Russia's retail sector and should now expect the same treatment but worse, President Vladimir Putin said in an interview on August 22. “The Kyiv regime set out to damage our economy. What did it do? It opened this Pandora's box itself. Well then, expe»»»

Albena Holiday Village marked its 57th anniversary with a festive programme, birthday cake and fireworks over the bay on Monday, welcoming nearly 12,000 tourists. Congratulatory messages were received from Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov, Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association Chair Georgi Shter»»»