More than 200 people were arrested Saturday during a major pro-Palestinian protest. Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Police Service Aug. 9 (UPI) -- More than 200 people were arrested in London Saturday during a major pro-Palestinian protest in the British capital, police confirmed. "We've now arr»»»

Bangkok/Phnom Penh: The Thai Army said three Thai soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion on Saturday morning during a patrol operation along the Thai-Cambodian border. However, Cambodia strongly refuted the Thai accusations. According to Thailand's Second Army Region, the explosion occurred »»»

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Local markets across Saudi Arabia are seeing an influx of melon varieties this summer, as production of the popular seasonal fruit reaches more than 63,100 tons nationwide.The melon, regarded as one of the Kingdom’s key national products, is enjoying strong demand from»»»

MAKKAH: The 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an was inaugurated on Saturday at the Grand Mosque in Makkah by Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh, the Saudi Press »»»

The Egyptian Association of Tax Experts (EATE) expects state treasury revenues to rise by at least EGP 15bn in the first year following President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s ratification of Law No. 165/2025, commonly known as the Old Rent Law. Ashraf Abdel Ghany, tax accountant and founder of the EATE, »»»

Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, met with Mohamed El-Shimy, Minister of Public Enterprises Sector, at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in the New Administrative Capital for a joint meeting attended by senior officials from both ministries. The discussions came as part of the state’s broader»»»

Three people were injured and one person was arrested after an early-morning shooting in New York City’s Times Square Saturday. Photo by Alba Vigaray/EPA-EFE Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Three people were injured and one person was arrested after an early-morning shooting in New York City's Times Square Saturda»»»

Police identified the suspected gunman an attack that killed a police officer near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Roybal Campus on Clifton Road in Atlanta. Photo by CDC Newsroom Aug. 9 (UPI) -- The suspected gunman in the attack that killed a police officer near the Emory Universi»»»

A wildfire broke out in Harmanli, South Central Bulgaria, on Saturday afternoon, posing a threat to the town’s hospital, stadium, and villa area, Mayor Maria Kirkova told the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). According to initial reports, the fire originated near a local scrapyard. Eight firefighting te»»»

Vinay Prasad, who was recently ousted as the top vaccine and gene therapy regulator at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is returning to his role, the Department of Health and Human Services said Saturday. Prasad is returning at the FDA's request, HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon said in a wr»»»

MAKKAH: The 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an was inaugurated on Saturday at the Grand Mosque in Makkah by Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh, the Saudi Press »»»

KARACHI: Nearly half of Pakistan’s heart attack patients are under the age of 49, with up to 15% younger than 40, cardiologists at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) said on Saturday, warning of a sharp rise in early-age cases linked to diabetes, hypertension, obesity, smokin»»»

LONDON: The UK will donate an additional £8.5 million ($11.4 million) for Gaza humanitarian assistance if Israel allows a “flood” of aid to enter the Palestinian enclave, said Development Minister Jenny Chapman. It is part of a £101 million UK package for the Occupied Territories this year, The Ind»»»

Iran threatened on Saturday to block a corridor planned in the Caucasus under a regional deal sponsored by US President Donald Trump, Iranian media reported, raising a new question mark over a peace plan hailed as a strategically important shift. A top Azerbaijani diplomat said earlier that the pla»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has concluded the activities of the 2025 Summer Student Centers, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, along with several government bodies and educational, cultural, and community institutions. The month-long »»»

Doha: The Qatar Football Association held a lecture on Saturday for elite referees on the sidelines of their preparatory camp to discuss amendments to the competition regulations for the upcoming 2025/2026 football season. The lecture covered several key topics, including the submission of the play»»»

Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) group said that secular deflationary forces, particularly from technological progress, automation, and the digitization of services, are expected to remain dominant over the long term, but they are increasingly being punctuated by short, sharp episodes of inflation d»»»

A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested after three people were shot in New York City's Times Square in the early hours of Saturday. Gunfire rang out at around 01:20 EDT (05:20 GMT) at West 44th Street and Seventh Avenue, below the towering billboards in one of the world's busiest tourist hotspots.»»»

The two companies have been controlled by the federal government since 2008. 1 of 2 | President Trump said he is seriously considering an IPO for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as ending the federal conservancy they have been under since the 2008 Great Recession. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UP»»»

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Doha: The Qatar Winter Sports Committee concluded on Saturday Advanced Short Track Speed Skating Training Course, organized in cooperation with the International Skating Union (ISU) at the Ice Rink of Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena in Al Sadd. Held from 3 to 9 August, the program came as part of st»»»

Dubai: The UAE Lottery has announced seven lucky winners of Dh100,000 each under its Lucky Chance IDs guaranteed cash prize category during Draw No 250809, held on Saturday. Also Read: Indian expat wins Dh100,000 in UAE Lottery while visiting home in India“Your luck could be just a ticket away. Dre»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has inaugurated two summer centers for student registration and transportation in public schools during the summer break. This initiative is part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance educational services and improve administrative efficie»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Municipality announced Saturday that the Building Permit Complex and the technical affairs departments in municipalities issued a total of 1,836 building permits during the second quarter of 2025, covering new permits as well as those for additions, modifications, and renewals»»»

President Vladimir Putin has presented US President Donald Trump's special envoy with an award to pass on to a senior CIA official whose son was killed fighting with Russia in Ukraine. Putin gave the Order of Lenin to Steve Witkoff during his trip to Moscow this week to discuss a plan to end the Uk»»»

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan on Saturday dismissed as “implausible” India’s claim to have shot down six Pakistani aircraft, including five fighter jets, during May’s four-day conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals.Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said no Pakistani aircraft had been hit or destroyed and des»»»

The meeting, which will not include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, will be their first in person since 2019. President Donald Trump, pictured before a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2019, announced that they have agreed to meet Friday in Alaska. File Photo by Sh»»»

A Bengaluru police constable was suspended on Saturday after a theft suspect in custody was caught wearing his uniform—and using it during a video call to impress his wife. The incident, which occurred in 2024, came to light only during a fresh probe into a recent burglary. Constable H.R. Sonar, st»»»

JEDDAH: MDLBeast closed its 2025 summer series with a spectacular finale at Jeddah’s Onyx Arena on Friday. The night featured electrifying performances, headlined by Black Eyed Peas, who captivated the crowd with their global hits and high energy. Lead vocalist will.i.am thanked fans for welcoming »»»

JEDDAH: MDLBeast closed its 2025 summer series with a spectacular finale at Jeddah’s Onyx Arena on Friday. The night featured electrifying performances, headlined by Black Eyed Peas, who captivated the crowd with their global hits and high energy. Lead vocalist will.i.am thanked fans for welcoming »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) has inaugurated two summer centers for student registration and transportation in public schools during the summer break. This initiative is part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance educational services and improve administrative »»»

Three Thai soldiers on patrol were wounded Saturday when one stepped on a land mine in territory along the border with Cambodia, Thailand’s army announced. The incident came just two days after the two countries reaffirmed their adherence to a ceasefire to end a brief armed conflict. The army’s sta»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron said in a social media post on X that the future of Ukraine cannot be decided without the Ukrainians. US President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, Trump said on Friday. The dea»»»

Munition in an arms depot in south Lebanon exploded Saturday as army experts were dismantling them, killing six of them and wounding several others, the army said. The incident occurred on the edge of the southern village of Zibqin in Tyre province, the army said. It added that efforts were being m»»»

LONDON — London police arrested at least 200 people on Saturday during the largest protest in support of Palestine Action since the group was banned last month under the UK’s anti-terrorism laws.The Metropolitan Police said more arrests were expected at the demonstration in Parliament Square, rejec»»»

Russia has urged the Central African Republic to replace the Wagner Group with its state-run Africa Corps and begin paying in cash for military support, the Associated Press has reported. According to the AP, Moscow is pressuring the CAR to transition its military partnership from the Wagner Group »»»

Kyrgyzstan has launched the construction of a 51,000-seat stadium that will be the largest sports venue in Central Asia. Built to FIFA standards, the stadium, boasting a sweeping, circular design reminiscent of a traditional Kyrgyz yurt—a round tent dwelling used by nomads—will arise in the village»»»

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GAZA: Gaza’s civil defense agency said at least 18 people were killed across the Palestinian territory on Saturday, including civilians who were waiting to collect aid. Civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that at least six people were killed and 30 wounded after Israeli troops targeted c»»»

GAZA: Gaza’s civil defense agency said at least 18 people were killed across the Palestinian territory on Saturday, including civilians who were waiting to collect aid. Civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that at least six people were killed and 30 wounded after Israeli troops targeted c»»»

ALGIERS-Algeria has expressed its firm condemnation and categorical rejection of Zionist plans that jeopardize the future of the Gaza Strip, the State of Palestine and peace in the entire region, urging the international community to assume its responsibilities to put an end to these plans and stop»»»

International condemnation grew Saturday over Israel's decision for a military takeover of Gaza City, while little appeared to change immediately on the ground in the territory shattered by 22 months of war. Health officials said that 11 Palestinians seeking aid were shot dead, and 11 adults died o»»»

Türkiye on Saturday welcomed a peace accord between Azerbaijan and Armenia and said it hoped a planned strategic transit corridor, which could boost exports of energy and other resources through the South Caucasus, would open soon. Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a US-brokered peace accord on Friday »»»

Russia on Saturday praised the US-brokered peace accord between Azerbaijan and Armenia, but warned that outside intervention could complicate the situation in the South Caucasus. The agreement, signed on Friday during a meeting with US President Donald Trump, includes exclusive US development right»»»

ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday rejected the Indian air chief’s assertion his country shot down six Pakistani military aircraft during a standoff between the nuclear-armed neighbors, saying no Pakistani aircraft was hit and adding that wars are won through professional»»»

Gaza: The UAE today carried out its 67th humanitarian airdrop over the Gaza Strip as part of its “Birds of Goodness” initiative under the wider Operation Gallant Knight 3. The airdrop was conducted in collaboration with Jordan, and with the participation of Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Gree»»»

Abu Dhabi: Passengers flying on IndiGo through Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi can avail themselves of the City Check-in service from Monday, August 11, Morafiq Aviation Services announced on Saturday.IndiGo is India’s largest airline by market share. To mark the occasion, IndiGo flyers wi»»»

Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Al-Sheikh inaugurated on Saturday the final rounds of the 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Qur’an at the Grand Mosque in Ma»»»

The US justice department has filed a subpoena ordering New York Attorney General Letitia James to testify about her civil fraud investigation into President Donald Trump, sources have told US media. James won a civil case against Trump in 2023 - before he returned to office - that accused him of o»»»

A 57-year-old Polish tourist died on Saturday while swimming in the Navagio area of Zakynthos, in western Greece. The man had traveled to the popular beach by boat. At some point, un her unclear circumstances, he lost consciousness. Other swimmers pulled him out to shore and provided first aid unti»»»