Cairo: The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday announced that the Egyptian sailors detained in Iran's Bandar Abbas Port since January have been released, with arrangements made for their safe return to Egypt. In a statement, the Ministry said that the Egyptian interests section in Tehra»»»

A bulk carrier was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to a late report received by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident was reported to UKMTO by a third party and occurred on August 15 at around 2200 UTC. The impact damaged the vessel’»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, participated in the 18th specialist committee meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states' Zakat authorities. Held via videoconference on Tuesday, the meeting came in the context of efforts to stren»»»

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JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index held steady on Tuesday, gaining just 3.52 points, or 0.03 percent, to close at 10,911.58. Total trading turnover on the benchmark index reached over SR4.9 billion ($1.31 billion), with 96 stocks advancing and 160 declining, as more than 275 million sha»»»

WASHINGTON: President ‌Donald Trump said on Tuesday that talks between the US and Iran were neither taking place nor scheduled but the Strait ​of Hormuz was open, while Iran said the shipping route would remain closed until the US fulfilled the terms of an interim deal. “There are no talks or conve»»»

A lasting and comprehensive solution for the construction of Tunnel 2 near Vakarel (Western Bulgaria) will be found, Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev said on Tuesday, as quoted by his ministry. He was inspecting the Elin Pelin-Kostenets railway section. In his words, geologic su»»»

An international exhibition «Harmony Creates Beauty: An Art Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Civilization» was opened today, August 18, at Kyrgyzstan’s National History Museum. The exhibition was organized under a memorandum of cooperation between the National History Museum of Kyrgyzstan and the Tian»»»

1 of 2 | Former Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman is running in the Florida Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. The Senate seat he is running for is held by Republican incumbent Sen. Ashley Moody. File Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Florida voters will weigh candidates t»»»

Dubai: Japanese authorities arrested a 23-year-old Mexican man at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport after finding about 200 lizards concealed in 22 pairs of socks and clothing inside his luggage, police said. Daniel Isaac Velasco Baltazar had arrived in Japan from South Korea when customs officers searched hi»»»

Dubai: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke launched the 'School Thik Karo' ( ‘Fix the School’) campaign to improve the condition of government schools, and kicked it off from his own native village in Maharashtra's Hingoli. First repair works began at the institution, and now, Dipke »»»

MANILA: A deadly shooting at a private college on Tuesday sent shockwaves across the Philippines, marking the seventh violent school attack since June. A student at the high school unit of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines opened fire in a classroom fi»»»

RIYADH: When Robin Kelder was born in Dhahran on March 25, 2005, the Saudi Pro League was still a growing entity that had not yet professionalized. He would not stay long enough to see it evolve. Moving to the Netherlands as a young child, he grew up far from the country of his birth, coming throug»»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and US President Donald Trump discussed ongoing efforts to address regional tensions during a phone call on Tuesday, the Emirates News Agency reported. The two leaders exchanged views on the latest developments in the Middle East, WAM said»»»

Chief State Health Inspector Assoc. Prof. Angel Kunchev proposed in a Facebook post on Tuesday that doctors who have reported administering measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines to children who later contracted measles, but who were found to have no antibodies against any of the three vaccine a»»»

The State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan has identified 11 major foreign IT companies that receive billions of soms in payments from Kyrgyz residents but have not completed mandatory tax registration. The agency has officially warned the companies that access to their electronic services in Kyrgyzstan c»»»

RIYADH: Saudi oil giant Aramco and mining firm Ma’aden have agreed to establish a joint venture focused on mineral exploration across nearly 10 percent of the Kingdom’s total land area. Expected to be owned 51 percent by Ma’aden and 49 percent by Aramco, the newly announced joint venture will focus»»»

The Trump administration on Monday paused construction of a contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park, as the head of Customs and Border Protection travelled to the area to assess the plans amid fierce bipartisan opposition over their potential impact on the remote landscape. The »»»

Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of overthrown long-time Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, was convicted of multiple murders and murder accompanied by torture and brutality. A Damascus court issued a death sentence on Tuesday.  A Syrian court on Tuesday issued a death sentence to detainee Wassim al-»»»

As the 60-day ceasefire deadline passes, US President Donald Trump is lashing out at an American ally trying to mediate negotiations between the US and Iran. Using an expletive, Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way." This isn’t the first time Trump has threatened Oman. Details by Mo»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein discussed regional issues and ways to strengthen coordination between their countries during a phone call on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ministers reviewed ways to further develop Saudi-»»»

A ship came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday amid claims by Tehran's top negotiator that the critically important sea route would remain closed. The unnamed vessel was sailing eastbound out from Persian Gulf when it was hit. File photo by Olivier Hoslet/EPA Aug. 18 (UPI) -- A ship tr»»»

Dubai: As Tuesday draws to a close, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remained high, with fresh threats from US President Donald Trump, conflicting positions from Washington and Tehran, and a vessel reporting a projectile strike in the strategic waterway. For UAE residents, the developments also»»»

A total of 321 bird species have been recorded in the Poda protected area near Burgas(on the Black sea). One of them could be chosen as the mascot for the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in Burgas in 2027, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) said in a post on its of»»»

Luigi Mangione attends a pre-trial appearance at Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York City, on Aug. 11, 2026. Mangione's state trial has been postponed. Pool Photo by David Dee Delgado/UPI | License Photo Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The judge in the state case against Luigi Mangione postponed his trial to de»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s holdings of US Treasury securities rose 1.56 percent in June to $142.5 billion, as the Kingdom bucked the global trend. The holdings by Saudi Arabia increased from $140.3 billion in May, although the latest figure is below the 2026 high of $160.4 billion seen in February, acc»»»

Sharjah Airport has achieved Level 3 Airport Customer Experience Accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI), marking a new milestone in efforts to improve passenger services and embed customer experience across its operations. The airport said the accreditation recognises its ability t»»»

Terra-Invest has announced the appointment of Indian tennis champion Sania Mirza as its Brand Ambassador, marking a new association between the UAE-based investment firm and one of India’s most recognised sporting personalities. As part of her association with Terra-Invest, Mirza will also work wit»»»

ALKHOBAR: Two-factor authentication and hardware-level encryption are built to withstand state-sponsored hackers. They are not built for grieving daughters. And following the death of her father, Nora Al-Salem discovered that the very security features protecting his phone had turned his legacy int»»»

RIYADH: The National Center for Falcons provides an integrated veterinary system to safeguard the health and well-being of falcons and support breeders, falconers and participants in the International Falcon Breeders Auction. The event, organized by the center at its headquarters in Malham, north o»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research on Tuesday announced the academic calendar for the 2026-27 academic year, setting key dates for universities and other higher education institutions across the country. The calendar applies to all public and private higher education in»»»

Dubai: Two Egyptian sailors detained aboard the vessel "Reem Al Bihar" at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port since January have been released and cleared to return home, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said. The ministry said on Tuesday that diplomatic efforts conducted over several months had secured the sailors’ »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) Refereeing Department concluded its Elite Referees Camp, held from August 7 to 18 with the participation of a number of leading lecturers and experts in the field. Held in preparation for the new season, the camp featured a comprehensive program cov»»»

Moscow firms participated in two off-site events in Vietnam organized by the Mosprom export support center and engaged in business negotiations, according to Moscow Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov. Liksutov noted that five food industry companies showcased their products at t»»»

Hungarian foster parents who cared for a seriously ill six-year-old boy say they cannot understand why the country’s child protection authorities placed him for adoption in the United States – and they continue to fight for his return. Tibike, who does not speak English, was handed over to American»»»

Hecklingen, Germany: Germany on Tuesday opened a new drone defence research centre, less than two weeks after an explosives-laden unmanned aerial vehicle was found at Leipzig airport, a key logistics hub for weapons sent to Ukraine. "We are significantly strengthening our ability to respond to host»»»

Firefighters were battling a blaze in Sharjah’s Industrial Area 5, with no injuries reported, authorities said. The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority said its teams were continuing efforts to bring the fire under control and prevent flames from spreading to neighbouring premises. Get updated faster a»»»

Baba Habbas, the popular eatery that closed during the pandemic, is back with a new name and a new location. Just a short drive from its original home on Alkhobar corniche, where it stood for 45 years, Baba Boss opened in May, offering a rustic alternative to the cutesy cafes in Qurtuba Square. Ret»»»

Sofia has been ranked among the most affordable European destinations for a weekend getaway, placing sixth in a study comparing the costs of accommodation, food and local transportation across 100 cities. The Bulgarian capital is the only city outside Poland in the top six, with the average daily c»»»

The United States and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, poking each other interminably over sore spots like Canadian softwood lumber imports and U.S. access to Canada's protected dairy market. Somehow the two neighbors still managed to remain friends, allies — and trading partners. Canad»»»

Western sponsors are not interested in helping Ukraine turn into a prosperous and independent state, Bogdan Bezpalko, political analyst and member of the Council on Interethnic Relations under the Russian president, told Sputnik. “Foreign economic players are solely interested in Ukraine resembling»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to be taken to a private hospital for comprehensive medical checks after his lawyers raised concerns about his health. Khan’s sister, Noreen Niazi, was allowed entry into Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail on Tuesday a»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission met with several officials from the Japanese Embassy in the Kingdom at its headquarters in Riyadh. The meeting aligned with the commission’s strategic objective of strengthening international partnerships in the culinary arts sector, the Saudi Press A»»»

JEDDAH: Jordan’s tourism income surged 24.9 percent in July to $926.2 million, narrowing the year-to-date decline to 0.2 percent, with total tourism income reaching $4.42 billion, according to official data. The recovery, however, remained uneven across visitor markets, with tourism income from Ara»»»

RIYADH: The agricultural sector in the Madinah region recorded the highest growth among economic sectors at 44 percent, driven by major development projects in the region. A report by the Madinah Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the sector saw commercial registrations increase from 375 in Marc»»»

MADRID: A magnitude-4.8 earthquake caused cracks in walls and sent debris falling in Granada on Tuesday, lightly injuring three people, officials said, days after a slightly stronger quake hit the southern Spanish city. The earthquake took place at around 10:38 am (0838 GMT), with its epicenter in »»»

Dubai: It began, as many important newsroom discussions do, with a snake. Actually, not one snake, but two. On August 17, multiple reports in India said that two snakes were spotted on the lawn of Shah Rukh Khan’s sea-facing Mumbai mansion, Mannat. One, an eight-foot-long, non-venomous Indian rat s»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority brought together experts, specialists and creative-content professionals for an open meeting titled “Creative Content Through AI Technologies” to discuss the future of creative content and production. The meeting examined how AI tools are»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s food service sector recorded solid growth. Turnover of restaurants, bars and mobile food delivery and catering services reached 28,714.6 billion soms in January—July 2026, an increase of 8.3 percent. The National Statistical Committee reported. In total, services provided by hotels and»»»

The Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged for more than a week confronted Israeli settlers on his property Tuesday and demanded Israeli forces remove them from the area. But on his first day back at his home in the village of Qusra, Loui Ridi was ultimately tol»»»