Dubai: UAE shoppers can compare prices for 8,343 essential products across 525 outlets operated by 13 major retailers through the Ministry of Economy and Tourism’s Essential Goods Prices Platform. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The platform, which was launched in Apri»»»

The Shandong Quality World Wide Shandong Automotive & Auto Parts Industry Promotion Matchmaking Conference was successfully hosted at Sharjah Expo Centre in the UAE on August 4. Organised by the Department of Commerce of Shandong Province, this event marked the inaugural session of the 2026 Industr»»»

The Romanian Academy and the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities are developing their multidisciplinary cooperation based on a Memorandum of Understanding signed on Monday, in the attendance of interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu and Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Ge»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s largest military drills of the year began Wednesday as the island democracy attempts to prepare its population for a potential Chinese invasion. The annual “Han Kuang” exercise, which runs from August 5-14, stages combat scenarios for troops and reservists to practice responding to»»»

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Batken customs officers, in cooperation with the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS), have prevented an attempt to illegally transport nearly 30 kilograms of a chemical precursor, the State Customs Service reported. During an inspection, officers stopped a Ford Transit vehicl»»»

From joint exercise and CCG law-enforcement operations to the issuance of measures for nature reserve management, China fired three "arrows" in defense of its sovereignty over Huangyan Dao on August 1, leaving no room for ambiguity in response to the Philippines' provocative and unlawful actions. A»»»

The Dilbar Design House has developed clothing designs for civil servants featuring elements of Kyrgyz national style, the Ministry of Culture told 24.kg news agency. All sketches have already been submitted to the Presidential Administration. «After the World Nomad Games and the Shanghai Cooperati»»»

Dubai: Authorities in Jeddah have shut down 18 illegal warehouses during a joint enforcement campaign targeting unlicensed storage and distribution activities in the southern part of the city. The Jeddah Mayoralty said the operation, carried out in coordination with several government agencies, unc»»»

Iraq has begun receiving natural gas from the Khor Mor field in the Kurdistan Region under a new agreement aimed at boosting electricity generation and easing power shortages, with Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum supplying 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMscf/d) to the Kirkuk Taza »»»

SEOUL: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday accused Japan of “transformation into a war state” as Tokyo beefs up its military stance in the Pacific. Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status — increasing military spending, ramping»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Football Federation (GFF) has announced that the draw for the 2026-27 Gulf Champions League will be held on August 24. The qualifying rounds for the third edition of the tournament are scheduled to begin on October 13 and will continue until April 30, 2027, with the participat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, concluded recently, the second part of the “Tamkeen for Recitation of the Clear Quran” programme for 2026. The programme was organised by the Quran and its Sciences Section at She»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has received international recognition through the 2026 Global Challenge for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases (AWHEIC). Its “Tamkeen: Empowering Arab Youth for Sustainable Heritage” programme received a Star of the Future award, recognising promising initiat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Cultural Center for the Blind (QCCB) organised a summer camp for its female members. Held in an interactive environment that combines learning and recreation, the summer camp aimed to strengthen self-confidence, develop personal and life skills, and highlight participants’ hi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has participated in two Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-level committee meetings held via video conferencing. These were the 43rd meeting of the Standing Committee of Experts in Islamic Affairs and Endowments in GCC countries, and, »»»

Dubai: ADNOC Distribution reported a record net profit of $568 million for the first half of 2026, up 59% from a year earlier, supported by higher fuel sales, network expansion, inventory gains and growth across its non-fuel retail business. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

Dubai: Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum have started supplying natural gas to Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity to support power generation and improve electricity services in Kirkuk. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The companies will deliver 100 million standard cubic fee»»»

South Korean police raided the Starbucks national headquarters Wednesday, the chain's local operator told AFP, following allegations an advertising campaign defamed activists slain in 1980 pro-democracy protests. Starbucks Korea caused an uproar this year when it launched a "Tank Day" promotion on »»»

Changes to the 2026–2028 medium-term budget forecast and the 2027 budget procedure are on the Government's agenda, the Cabinet press service said Wednesday. The Cabinet will also review a draft decision to repeal the National Assembly's October 31, 2025 resolution imposing temporary restrictions on»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, Erlist Akunbekov, met with Liu Jiangping, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Kyrgyzstan. Following the meeting, the two sides signed an executive agreement for a project to »»»

Tolobai uulu Ilgiz has been appointed Vice President of the International Kok-Boru Federation. According to the organization, he will coordinate the development and popularization of the national sport, as well as facilitate the implementation of international projects and strengthen cooperation be»»»

A federal judge has blocked a New York State law that bans Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from wearing masks and requires them to wear identificiation. The judge left a law banning cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and ICE. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo »»»

Dubai: Lockheed Martin is seeking to conduct more defence work in the UAE and continue investing in local talent as Gulf governments push for greater industrial cooperation, co-development and local sustainment around the systems they purchase. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi government reiterated that dialogue remains essential to achieving de-escalation, as news of progress in discussions were reported on Tuesday that could see a deal to end the conflict between the US and Iran. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who chaired the weekly meeting of mini»»»

Damascus, Aug. 4 (SANA) The United Fur Company factory opened on Tuesday in Adra Industrial City as the first facility in Syria specializing in the production of synthetic fur, under a Syrian-Chinese partnership. The inauguration was attended by Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Basel Abdul H»»»

Agencies New York Hopes for a deal to revive the Strait of Hormuz lifted stocks toward all-time highs, bonds rose and oil sank, with Wall Street’s enthusiasm also fueled by a batch of solid corporate earnings. Brent crude fell below $80 on bets mediators will be able to broker an agreement and avoi»»»

His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Ambassador of the European Union to the State of Qatar HE Dr Cristian Tudor, who called on His Highness to greet him on the occasion of the end of his tenure, , in his office at Lusail Palace on Tuesday.HH the Amir»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM) has received international recognition through the 2026 Global Challenge for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases (AWHEIC) with its ‘Tamkeen: Empowering Arab Youth for Sustainable Heritage’ programme receiving the Star of the Future award. The honou»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In support of the national Purple Saturday Initiative, HOPE Qatar Centre for Persons with Disabilities successfully concluded its Purple Saturday Week 2026, held from July 25 to August 1 under the theme ‘Unity in Purple’. Throughout the week, the Centre delivered a compreh»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of generous donors, Qatar Charity has launched the implementation of 24 water projects in four Somali states as part of its ongoing efforts to improve access to safe water and strengthen essential services in drought-affected and water-scarce communities. »»»

QNA Doha The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) and the Qatar Foundation for Social Work have signed a funding agreement to support the Vocational Rehabilitation Programme at Al Shafallah Center. Through the partnership, DAAM will provide financial support to help deliver a structured progra»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met, in his office at Lusail Palace on Tuesday, with Ambassador of Ethiopia HE Faisal Ali Ibrahim, Ambassador of Ghana HE Mohammed Nurudeen Ismail, Ambassador of Sweden HE Gautam S. Bhattacharyya, and Ambassador of Colombia to Qatar HE Odette Yi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, participated as the official beneficiary of the 2026 Markel Magnolia Cup at the Qatar Goodwood Festival, bringing together sport, philanthropy and collective action to expand education»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has partnered with the Autism Parents Platform to support families of children with autism and contribute to community initiatives that promote inclusion, awareness and family well-being across Qatar»»»

BEIRUT: Six years after the Beirut port blast devastated the Lebanese capital, survivors are still suffering, families are still mourning and those accused of responsibility have yet to face trial. The Aug. 4, 2020, explosion, one of the largest non-nuclear blasts ever recorded, killed at least 235»»»

Washington, Aug. 4 (SANA) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the Syrian economy is continuing to show increasing signs of recovery, forecasting economic growth of more than 10 percent this year, with strong growth expected to continue in 2027, supported by improved performance in productive»»»

DUBAI: The UAE and Syria have relaunched their joint business council in an attempt to accelerate private-sector investment and support for Syria’s postwar economic recovery. The move was announced during talks in Abu Dhabi between the Emirati minister of foreign trade, Thani Al-Zeyoudi, and the Sy»»»

Tunis, Aug 4, 2026 (TAP) - Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri on Tuesday chaired a Small Cabinet Meeting dedicated to the broad guidelines of the 2027 finance bill, which marks a break with previous management approaches and aims to strengthen the...»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Interior has urged residents to follow safety guidelines as unstable weather, heavy winds and the possibility of thunderstorms are forecast to affect parts of the country through Friday. The advisory comes after the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecast the developmen»»»

President Iliana Yotova said Bulgaria remains one of the safest destinations for tourists despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East and Iran’s warnings related to the country’s cooperation with the United States. Speaking to reporters during a visit to the Perperikon archaeological complex, Yotov»»»

Member of Loyalty to Resistance Parliamentary bloc, Hajj Ali Ammar, issues on Tuesday a statement which blasts the latest remarks of the Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, stressing that the latter is no longer distinguishing between the enemy occupying Lebanon’s land and the Resistance defending»»»

BUNIA, Congo: Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease, data showed. As of Tuesday, 3,802 cases had been recorded, with 1,707 deaths, according to the latest government update. It is not clear when the outbreak will reach its peak, Afri»»»

MADINAH: Serving pilgrims is an honor and a responsibility that receives the full support of the Saudi leadership, said Prince Salman bin Sultan, the governor of Madinah and chairperson of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah in the region. Speaking as he chaired a meeting of the committee, h»»»

Egypt’s Gypto Pharma City and Djibouti-based Bacha Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical security and expanding the reach of Egyptian-made medicines across the Horn of Africa and East Africa. The agreement wa»»»

PARIS: The Esports World Cup brought competitive gaming to one of the world's most famous avenues this week, transforming the Champs-Elysees into a showcase that organizers say reflects the tournament's ambition to become a truly global sporting event. Large screens, esports competitions and fan ex»»»

NEW YORK CITY: As Lebanon marked the sixth anniversary on Tuesday of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, the UN called on authorities in the country to accelerate the stalled investigation into the blast, and to pursue structural reforms that would strengthen judicial independence. Jean Arnault, the of»»»

An aerial photograph shows the old Serra Pelada gold mine in Curionopolis, Brazil, in September. The mine, considered the largest artisanal open-pit mine in Brazil's history, aims to resume its previous operations. However, challenges such as disputes among miners, substantial debt and environmenta»»»

BOGOTA: Police from five Amazon countries have arrested hundreds of people and seized timber, minerals and thousands of livestock in one of the largest coordinated crackdowns on environmental crime ever carried out in the world’s largest rainforest. Authorities from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuad»»»

The Cormorant at 55 South, in Puerto Williams, Chile, is designed to streamline travel to one of the world’s most remote destinations, Antarctica. With 150 rooms, it is to open in October. Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean Group Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Puerto Williams, the world's southernmost city, will o»»»