New York: As the US and Israel relentlessly bombed Iran in the opening days of war, the most dramatic predictions of the conflict’s toll were unsparing: surging oil prices, worldwide recession and economic catastrophe. But six months into the conflict, the direst predictions haven’t come true even »»»

India’s Union Minister Suresh Gopi said on Monday that efforts were underway to bring home the bodies of two Kerala-born women killed in separate incidents in California, as police in two San Francisco Bay Area cities investigated what relatives say are connected killings involving a woman known to»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has called for realistic and sustainable political solutions to the regional crisis, saying the prolonged state of “no war and no peace” cannot provide a lasting way forward and that attacks targeting Gulf Arab states and Jordan »»»

Dubai: A Filipina expat, who has become The UAE Lottery's first female millionaire after scooping the Dh5 million Second Prize in the Lucky Day Draw, has revealed how she won. Zenn Ariane Garceles, 38, has called Dubai home for 13 years. It was in the city that she met her husband and had her child»»»

Los Angeles, United States: At least one person was killed and around 15 others are missing after a flash flood at the Grand Canyon, one of the most popular tourist sites in the United States, the National Park Service said in a statement Sunday. The floods hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom R»»»

DUBAI: Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club finished top of the No-Gi standings in the third Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship as round six concluded the 2026 No-Gi competition on Sunday at the Nad Al-Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai. ADMA finished second, while PALMS SPORTS took third a»»»

Saudi Arabia, which has designated 2026 as ‘The Year of Artificial Intelligence’, has put AI at the heart of its plans for economic transformation. Billions of dollars are being committed to infrastructure, platforms, skills and new AI capabilities, while businesses and government organizations are»»»

At least one person is dead and more than 15 people may be missing after flash floods struck Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, the National Park Service said on Sunday. Flooding hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, prompting authorities to evacuate visitors and searc»»»

Singapore: Gold extended declines on Monday, hitting its lowest in nearly two weeks after US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled that interest rate hikes may be needed to contain inflation. Spot gold fell 0.8% to $4,417.04 per ounce, hitting its lowest since August 19. Prices fell more than »»»

Romania’s women’s eight claimed gold at the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam on Sunday, August 30, producing an official World Best Time of 5:51.88 in a dominant final on the Bosbaan. The Romanian crew composed of Cristina Drugă, Geanina Juncanariu, Ancuța Bodnar, Maria Lehaci, Magdalen»»»

Managers in all economic sectors covered by the statistical survey estimate relative stability in economic activity over the August-October 2026 period, while sharp price increases are expected in the construction and retail sectors, according to data compiled by the National Institute of Statistic»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday that a proposal for the leadership of the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) would have stood a chance of securing the support of the parliamentary majority immediately after the former governing coalition was formed.He stressed that appointing a »»»

On Aug. 31, 2005, close to 1,000 people, most of whom were Shiite pilgrims, died in a stampede and the partial collapse of a bridge over the Tigris River in northern Baghdad. 1 of 6 | An Iraqi soldier stands guard during the reopening of the Al-Aima bridge which spans the Tigris River linking the c»»»

Romania is ready to shoulder a greater share of its own defence - raising our commitments and delivering on them, President Nicusor Dan wrote on X, after a meeting with Congressman Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee and Congressman Eric Sorensen, a member of this Committee.»»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence has denied circulating reports that the Al Minhad air base had been targeted by missiles. “These reports are unfounded,” the ministry said on social media, adding that it’s on high alert and fully prepared to address any threats that may arise, thereby ensuring the prese»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, and The Pearl International Hospital have signed an agreement to provide expectant parents with access to Sidra Medicine’s cord blood banking services. The agreement will provide expectant parents the choice to store their baby’s umbilical »»»

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped inside an empty sleeper bus in Greater Noida before being abandoned near Delhi’s Kashmere Gate, police said. Two men, identified as the bus driver and conductor, have been arrested. The alleged incident took place on August 4 near Pari Chowk, police said.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The “Hour and Hour “ program concluded its “Back to School” activities, organised in collaboration with the Qatari National Commission for Education, Culture and Science at West Walk, under the slogan “With Knowledge and Work, We Build the Nation,” after four days packed with education»»»

Doha, Qtaar: Qatar will face Bahrain today in the final of the 11th Asian Youth U19 Handball Championship in Amman, Jordan with the young Al Annabi aiming to cap an unbeaten campaign by lifting the continental title. Qatar booked their place in the final with a 32-28 victory over Republic of Korea »»»

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Doha, Qatar: Leading Change, the unbeaten three-year-old colt, took another major step forward by winning the Gr.1 Travers Stakes over 2000m on dirt at Saratoga yesterday. Trained by Brad H Cox, ridden by Manuel Franco, and owned by Wathnan Racing, Leading Change maintained his perfect record with »»»

A young woman was found dead in an apartment in Sofia's Buxton district in a case involving a foreign national, Bulgarian National Television reported, citing the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs. Police received the report at around 7 a.m. Initial information indicates that a Russian-speaking»»»

Picked fresh in Kyrgyz villages in the morning, cherries and melons can now travel hundreds of kilometers and reach markets in Kashgar, an oasis city in the southwestern corner of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, by evening. The journey is made possible by the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan h»»»

SINGAPORE/BEIJING: Oil prices were trading more than 2 percent ‌higher on Monday after the US attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and drew retaliation from Tehran, as their conflict extended into its sixth month. Brent crude futures climbed $2.21, or 2.51 percent, to $90.31 a barrel »»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices slipped on Monday, giving UAE shoppers a little relief after bullion came under pressure from rising expectations of a US interest-rate hike. The Dubai 24K gold rate fell to Dh533 per gram, from Dh536.75 at the previous close, while 22K gold dropped to Dh493.75 from Dh497. »»»

MANILA: Several provinces north of Manila were placed under a state of calamity after persistent monsoon rains damaged key infrastructure, including two bridges in Tarlac City. The flooding comes as the southwest monsoon, or "habagat", continues to dump heavy to intense rain over Central Luzon. Pag»»»

Dubai: The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the retail prices for petrol and diesel for September 2026. Under the new rates, Super 98 petrol will be priced at Dh3.80 per litre, compared to Dh3.60 in August, while Special 95 petrol will be set at Dh3.69 per litre, against Dh3.49 last month. E-»»»

Five patient organizations called for an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Health Minister Katya Ivkova over healthcare reforms in a joint statement made available to BTA on Monday. The organizations argue that the reforms should not be viewed as separate administrative measures, b»»»

Iran on Monday said a supertanker attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz struck two sea mines. File Photo by EPA Aug. 31 (UPI) -- A supertanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz struck two sea mines, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Monday, days after the Trump administration said it»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will send 243 athletes to the Asian Games in Japan with the national contingent aiming for strong performances at the continent’s biggest multi-sport event, which will be held from September 19 to October 4. Officially known as the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, the 20th edition »»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Zone Foundation successfully concluded the first edition of Run the Dome 2026, held on August 28 and 29 at Aspire Dome, with strong participation from community members of different ages and nationalities. The two-day sporting event brought together participants in an energetic »»»

Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight disruptions as airlines continue to adjust services across the Gulf, with cancellations and delays affecting Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, flydubai and several international carriers. The latest disruption comes as the six-month-old US-Iran c»»»

European officials say they have no evidence that Russia is preparing a conventional attack on Nato or on a Baltic state. The assessment pushes back on reports that averting such an attack was the main purpose of CIA director John Ratcliffe's unannounced visit to Moscow this week, Bloomberg reporte»»»

US President Donald Trump has again drawn a hard red line over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, warning that Tehran “cannot have a nuclear weapon” as the six-month US-Iran war enters a new phase. Speaking to Fox News’ Sunday Night in America, and reposted by the White House' RapidResponse47 social media a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Students across Qatar returned to their schools on Sunday, marking the start of the 2026-2027 academic year, as teachers and administrative staff welcomed them back to classrooms and school campuses in a positive and enthusiastic atmosphere. The first day brought together students and »»»

A supertanker caught fire and was brought to a complete halt after being struck by two naval mines in the southern Strait ‌of Hormuz, ‌Iran state ‌TV ⁠reported on Monday, citing ⁠a statement by the Revolutionary Guards. The Guards said the tanker had ⁠been attempting ‌to ‌pass through the waterway »»»

NEW YORK: Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open. The 48th-ranked Argentine’s 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory ended Djokovic’s latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam ti»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted a lunch in Berlin on August 27 for the leaders of Denmark, Austria and Finland, with the Dutch and Swedish counterparts joining digitally, in a bid to trim the next seven-year budget of the European Union. The six countries insist that the European Commission»»»

TRIPOLI: Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani hailed on Sunday the reopening of his country’s embassy in the Libyan capital Tripoli, which had been closed for more than a decade.Shaibani was welcomed by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, who leads the UN-recognized administration in Tripoli, »»»

BATAM, Indonesia: The US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sailed past Singapore early on Sunday as it headed home after a grueling deployment in the Middle East. It’s expected to stop in Thailand for a port visit.Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapo»»»

Iraq is committed to a full withdrawal of US-led coalition forces by the end of September, UK-based Saudi daily Asharq Al-Awsat reported on Saturday, citing an Iraqi official. US forces have been in the country for 23 years since the 2003 invasion and subsequent smaller-scale operations against Isl»»»

Venezuela maintains control over its oil resources under a new agreement with the US granting Washington significant access to the country’s proven crude reserves, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Saturday. US President Donald Trump claimed earlier in the week that Washington had secured “m»»»

The US Navy is running two missions in the Gulf at the same time. One seals Iran's coastline, blocking any vessel from entering or leaving an Iranian port. The other keeps the Strait of Hormuz open, escorting commercial traffic for shipping companies that request help. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, spo»»»

Armed police officers patrol near the Schachen horse racing track following a shooting, in Aarau, Switzerland, on Sunday. One person was killed and five others were injured in an overnight shooting at a rave near the horse racing track in Aarau's Schachen district, according to the local police. Ph»»»

Asheville, South Carolina: Energy security, mounting trade tensions and Washington’s efforts to intensify economic pressure on Iran are expected to be among India’s principal concerns when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attends the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting here »»»

Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov is visiting the northern regions of Ruse and Pleven between August 31 and September 1 to inspect motorway projects, the ministry said. The first day, Shishkov will inspect construction of the Ruse–Veliko Tarnovo motorway. The inspection w»»»

The first week of September is expected to bring slightly changeable but summery, warm weather, with peak temperatures typically around 30 degrees Celsius and refreshing dawns. Scattered showers and thunderstorms may develop at the beginning of the week, while the second half of the week looks set »»»

About 15 people may be missing after a flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service said in a statement Sunday. Video footage taken by hikers shows a torrent of muddy water rushing by a trail and under footbridges as well as logs and other debris floating down swollen rivers»»»

BATAM, Indonesia: The US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sailed past Singapore early on Sunday as it headed home after a grueling deployment in the Middle East. It's expected to stop in Thailand for a port visit. Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singap»»»