Bill Rasmussen, a former local news sports director who turned his interest in the emerging satellite television business into the launch of a global sports media giant ESPN, has passed away after a battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 93. The news of his demise was shared on ESPN's official Ins»»»

Dhaka: The Bangladeshi government has launched a dedicated bus service for women, also operated and managed by female drivers, to ensure safe and comfortable journeys for female commuters. Bangladeshi Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam inaugurated the service at a ceremony here »»»

As Hawaii residents and first responders reach some of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Lala, new images are revealing the extent of the destruction left by catastrophic flooding and debris flows over the weekend. AccuWeather storm chaser Aaron Rigsby reported from Naalehu in the Kau district on »»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence has shared a video highlighting the operational readiness and capabilities of the air force and air defence systems to safeguard national sovereignty amid regional tensions. In a social media post, the ministry said the UAE’s air force and defence systems continue to dem»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani will head to Islamabad on Wednesday for a two-day visit, a diplomatic source in Damascus told AFP on Tuesday. The source, who requested anonymity, said that Shaibani would be in Pakistan on August 19 and 20 at the invitation of his counterpart Ish»»»

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Police said a helicopter crash that killed a recently married couple from Britain and a pilot on the Greek island of Sifnos may have been caused by a mechanical fault. Marie Ebert, 30, and Alexander Cromie, 31, of London died Monday when the private Bell 206 helicopter spiraled out»»»

Hong Kong: Ninety-one percent of Chinese mainland companies surveyed by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) said they intend to establish their footprints in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, the HKTDC said on Tuesday. The result came as Belt and Road partner cou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani, met with Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information HE Dr. Nasser Ahmed Al-Muhaisen, Ways to enhance joint cooperation and exchange expertise in various media fields be»»»

Kenyan cryptocurrency startups are considering shifting operations to Mauritius or South Africa after new regulations imposed minimum capital requirements that founders say could price smaller companies out of the country's rapidly growing virtual-asset market. At least five startup founders are co»»»

Zambians voted in presidential, parliamentary and local elections on August 13, with President Hakainde Hichilema favoured to win a second term as voters weighed an improving economy against persistent cost-of-living pressures, Reuters reported. Polls opened at 6 a.m. and were due to close&nbs»»»

European gas storage has fallen further behind its usual pre-winter pace, with Germany just 47.6% full against a normal 75% for early August and the Netherlands at 38.5% against a typical 77%, fuelling fears that Europe will face yet another energy crisis of fuel shortages and high prices. The Krem»»»

The European Union has always lagged behind American efforts to innovate, but while it has long-term, structural problems to deal with in this area, it is also true that the Commission has been handed a more immediate chance to boost the bloc's prospects. The US has cut back on federal research gra»»»

Poland says it stopped a Russian-directed plot to murder a US citizen in Warsaw - the first time, its prime minister says, that Moscow has tried to kill an American inside another Nato country. Polish security services detained a Russian citizen on August 7 who had been recruited by Russian intelli»»»

Latvia's airBaltic faces a critical week as the loss-making national airline seeks creditor concessions, €225mn in bridge financing and fresh equity to avoid what Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs calls the worst-case scenario – insolvency, Latvia’s national broadcaster LSM.lv reported on August 17. T»»»

Ukraine has begun putting parts of its electricity grid underground, betting that concrete and depth will do what air defence has not. Zaporizhzhia is building underground structures at two transformer substations, the regional authorities said, and more than half of the region's key transformers a»»»

Dubai: Moderate to heavy summer rain swept parts of the UAE, including Dubai, on Tuesday, bringing gusty winds and cooler conditions amid intense August heat, just days before the Suhail star rises on August 24, traditionally marking the start of a gradual decline in temperatures Scattered showers »»»

Colombian singer Shakira (L) speaks alongside American philanthropist Howard Graham Buffett (R) during a press conference after visiting one of the areas devastated by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Quibdo, Colombia, on Monday. Shakira announced that she will rebuild the Technological University o»»»

The UAE has accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at the Gulf nation on Tuesday, as a two-month window for US-Iran peace talks expired without a breakthrough. DETAILS TO FOLLOW»»»

Egypt has launched its first offering of industrial land under a new lease-to-own system, comprising 540 plots with a combined area exceeding 5.7 million sqm across 20 industrial zones in 15 governorates nationwide. The offering, introduced by the Industrial Development Authority (IDA), aims to eas»»»

The Cabinet Media Centre has highlighted key industrial investment opportunities and advantages across Upper Egypt, including infrastructure and logistics, investment incentives and efforts to develop skilled workers, which it said are strengthening the region’s ability to attract investment, expan»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the world marks World Photography Day, Qatar-based Her PhotoClub is highlighting the power of photography to connect women from diverse backgrounds, develop creative skills and transform everyday moments into compelling visual stories. Launched in November 2025, Her PhotoClub has gr»»»

Agostino Abbatiello is accused of being a ringleader in a cocaine-trafficking operation allegedly involving two fraternities at Penn State University. Photo by Pennsylvania attorney general's office Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The alleged ringleader of a drug-trafficking ring operating via two Penn State Univ»»»

A fresh emergency alert was issued across the UAE on Tuesday after the Ministry of Defence said air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the country. One missile fell outside UAE territorial waters, while the second fell within them. Authorities later confirmed»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman for the second time in four months — an extraordinary warning against a longtime American partner that has traditionally served as a bridge between Washington and Tehran. This time, however, the immediate trigger is becoming clearer. The »»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday that the country's air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles coming from Iran and heading towards the UAE, with both missiles falling into the sea. According to the ministry, the first missile fell outside the UAE's territorial waters, while the»»»

RIYADH: The Gulf Academy for Leadership and Innovation’s first initiative in the UK brought together nearly 100 young men and women from across the Gulf Cooperation Council area, chosen from about 700 applicants. The week-long residential event at the University of Reading, which ran from Aug. 4 to»»»

Dubai: Ticket holders will receive a full refund following the cancellation of Christina Aguilera’s September 25 concert at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Ticketmaster confirmed the cancellation on Tuesday, telling fans that refunds will be processed automatically through the original payment method wi»»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the UAE. The ministry said the first missile fell outside the UAE’s territorial waters, while the second fell within the country’s territorial waters. UAE on high alertThe Ministry of»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army Commander General Rudolph Haykal: The Army continues to implement all tasks related to the framework agreement within the ava»»»

Egypt will increase university admissions in artificial intelligence, data science, technology, engineering and other high-demand fields while reducing intake in humanities disciplines with weaker labour-market demand. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Tuesday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbou»»»

Four Hungarian universities have secured places among the top 1,000 universities globally, according to fresh results from one of the most influential international rankings of world-class universities. In the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) and t»»»

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CEUTA, Spain – Weeks after some 70,000 migrants tried to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, the ones who chose to stay have settled on El Trampolin beach. They hail from various countries, speak different languages and crossed many borders to get to this strip»»»

Kigali: The UAE and Senegal will bring together governments, development finance institutions, investors, businesses and innovators at the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi to help turn Africa's water commitments into investable projects, a senior UAE official has said. Speaking at the Africa W»»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday that the country's air defence systems had detected a missile threat directed towards the UAE. The ministry urged the public to follow warnings and updates issued through official channels. It added that any sounds heard were the result of air defence sys»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari confirmed Tuesday that the invitation remains open to Iran to send a technical team to review all the details of the search and rescue operations related to its »»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport shared an arrival guide for travelers arriving during what they called one of HIA’s “busiest arrival periods”. “This August, Doha welcomes home thousands of families and students returning from their summer travels,” HIA mentioned in its guide. On “Travellin»»»

OpenAI introduced ChatGPT for Teens on Tuesday, a new version of its popular chatbot that caters to younger users by limiting higher-risk topics. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA Aug. 18 (UPI) -- OpenAI introduced ChatGPT for Teens on Tuesday, a new version of its popular chatbot that caters to young»»»

PoliticsAfghanistanAfghanistan: Only 5% of labor market are women under TalibanMark Hallam with Reuters, open source materialThe International Labour Organization estimates that only 5.1% of workers in Afghanistan are women, five years after the Taliban's return to power. That's less than a third o»»»

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates issued a brief phone alert for “potential missile threats” on Tuesday with the ministry of defense confirming it had detected missiles “directed toward the country” for the first time in months. “Due to the current situation, potential missile threats, immediately se»»»

WASHINGTON: OpenAI on Tuesday launched a version of ChatGPT tailored for minors, with parental controls and enhanced security features, as online platforms face scrutiny over the risks of AI chatbots. The new “ChatGPT for Teens” mode will limit conversations about high-risk topics such as self-harm»»»

DUBAI: The organizing committee for the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah has announced that tickets for the tournament, which kicks off on Sept. 23 and runs until Oct. 6, are now on sale. Seating prices range from SR22 ($5.8) to SR355 for the Gold Category. The tournament will feature»»»

Geneva: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is moving faster than any previous epidemic of the disease and risks spreading to more countries, the head of the World Health Organization warned Tuesday. "We must be frank: the epidemic is far from being under control," WHO Director-G»»»

Paris, France: Formula One constructor Williams announced Tuesday it was extending the contract of driver Alex Albon for next season. The 30-year-old Thai finished eighth in the drivers' standings last year, securing Williams' best result since 2016. Albon joined the British team four years ago and»»»

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro and his wife, Susan D'Amaro, attend the 98th Oscars in March. D'Amaro and his company have filed suit against the Federal Commications Commission. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The Walt Disney Company and ABC filed suit against the Federal»»»

UAE Air Defence Systems have detected a missile threat directed towards the country, the Ministry of Defence said. The ministry urged residents to follow warnings and updates issued through official channels. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.It cla»»»

A meeting of the Children's Council opened in Plovdiv on Tuesday. The event was attended by Labour Minister Nataliya Efremova, Dr. Teodora Ivanova, Chair of the State Agency for Child Protection (SACP), agency staff, and students from all regions of the country. Over the course of a month, represen»»»

Transport Minister Dávid Vitézy was unequivocal at a press conference yesterday: the Tisza government wants to tackle not only the shortage of student accommodation, but also the housing crisis. While a number of measures have already been outlined in the latter area, there has been a significant s»»»

We strongly condemn the airstrikes carried out by Israel early this morning (18 August) on the Abu al-Duhur Airbase located in rural Idlib, Syria. Israel recklessly continues its attacks that target Syria’s infrastructure and capabilities, and violate its territorial integrity and unity. We call on»»»

Oslo: Denmark has sent conscript soldiers to Greenland for military exercises and operational duties for the first time in recent history, the Danish Armed Forces said Tuesday. The first group of conscripts serving under Denmark's new 11-month military service scheme arrived in Nuuk in early August»»»