RAGOZIN: Ukraine’s “tide is turning” PR push has backfired
The PR surge which heralded that the “tide is turning” in the Ukrainian conflict is ending up in a debacle. Ukraine, it turns out, can inflict tangible damage on the Russian economy thanks to its deep drone and missile strikes, with crucial help of US intelligence and two American tech giants, Pala»»»
Unsecured truck rolls away, hits several vehicles in Abha
Dubai: A parked truck rolled and crashed into several vehicles in Saudi Arabia’s Abha on Sunday after it was not properly secured, traffic authorities said. The General Traffic Department in the Asir Region said officers responded to the accident after the stationary truck began moving on its own a»»»
Saudi Arabia tightens airline checks on passenger travel documents
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has directed all airlines operating at the Kingdom’s airports to ensure passengers have the documents required to enter or leave Saudi Arabia and to reach their final destinations or transit points. In a circular, GACA instructed comm»»»
Temperatures to hit 49°C as rain, fog and dust expected this week
Dubai: Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 49°C in parts of the UAE on Monday, while rain-bearing clouds are expected to develop over eastern areas as the country heads into several days of unsettled weather, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said conditions o»»»
Saudi Arabia braces for days of thunderstorms and heavy rain
Dubai: Heavy thunderstorms and rain are forecast to affect several parts of Saudi Arabia through Saturday, with the wettest conditions expected over southwestern regions later in the week, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). Forecasts based on the Saudi Numerical Model show rain»»»
Sabbath cafe clash lays bare Israel faultlines
JERUSALEM: Alma Ronen has been fighting in the Israeli military nearly constantly for more than two years. Spending her Saturday not in uniform but in a T-shirt and jeans, she would like to enjoy a coffee outside — and resents that her more religious compatriots think otherwise.Every week since Jun»»»
The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump’s tendency to avoid blame when things go awry
WASHINGTON: It is among the most famous phrases in presidential history: ” The buck stops here.” Except with President Donald Trump, it almost never does. Concerns about a weak economy and still-high inflation? His predecessor, Joe Biden, saddled him with that, he says, even though the Democrat has»»»
US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 17, 2026)
The UAE remains open for business and air travel, but the sharp decline in Hormuz shipping and the recent attacks on three UAE-linked vessels show that the regional security environment remains fragile. With the deadline for a temporary agreement expiring today (Monday, August 17, 2026) the US-Iran»»»
Israel launches campaign to influence AI narratives on Gaza – Politico
Israel has spent tens of millions of dollars to boost its image in the US by seeking to influence how AI platforms portray the country, Politico has reported. US public attitudes toward Israel have deteriorated in recent years, first over its response to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and more r»»»
Jared Kushner meets with Hamas, regional leaders to push peace plan - UPI.com
Jared Kushner during the signing ceremony for the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22. File Photo by World Economic Forum/Benedikt von Loebel/UPI | License Photo Aug. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner on Sunday met wit»»»
Ambassador to Mexico says Jalisco Cartel member nabbed in U.S. - UPI.com
Ronald Johnson, U.S. ambassador to Mexico, said Sunday that federal immigration agents have arrested and handed over three people wanted in Mexico, including a member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. ambassador to Mexico, »»»
Iran general warns of ‘offensive’ military posture, strategic surprises as US-Iran 60‑day ceasefire framework hangs in balance
As the Aug. 17 deadline for the 60-day US-Iran memorandum arrives, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) political deputy, Brig. General Yadollah Javani warned that Iran's military posture could shift from defensive to offensive, telling state broadcaster IRIB that Tehran's future actions could »»»
Qatari PM holds phone call with Syria's Asaad Al-Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates
DOHA: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, and Asaad Al-Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic, held a telephone conversation, where they reviewed bilateral relations and»»»
Poland leads the world on defence worry, Finland climbs fastest since 2019
Even in the country most alarmed by it, defence is a top national concern for fewer than one person in three, reports Statista, which asked people in 32 countries whether defence and foreign affairs ranked among the most important issues facing their country. Nowhere did more than about one in thre»»»
Kushner meets with Hamas in push to revive Gaza plan
US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas's new leader in Egypt on Sunday, sources with knowledge of the talks told AFP, in a push to revive a Gaza peace plan rejected by Israel. Two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan by saying it would h»»»
Qatar and 7 Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israel over rejection of Gaza peace plan
QNA DOHA Qatar and seven Arab and Islamic countries have condemned Israel’s declared rejection of a roadmap intended to complete the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict, while also denouncing Israel’s rejection of Palestinian statehood. In a joi»»»
Chattogram Samity Qatar organises free medical camp
Tribune News Network Doha Demonstrating a shared commitment to community welfare and corporate social responsibility (CSR), Chattogram Samity Qatar, in collaboration with Naseem Medical Centre, organised a day-long Free Medical Check-up camp for Bangladeshi expatriates on Friday, August 14, 2026, a»»»
QF welcomes over 800 new students to Education City
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation has welcomed more than 800 university students to its unique ecosystem of knowledge at Marhaba – the annual orientation event that kicks off a new academic year at Education City. Designed for students joining Qatar Foundation’s (QF) ecosystem of eight uni»»»
How Israel is trying to shape what AI tells users about Gaza
LONDON: For decades, governments seeking to influence foreign public opinion have relied on familiar tools: advertising campaigns, lobbying firms, television appearances, social media and carefully placed opinion pieces. Now a new target has emerged — artificial intelligence. Israel has launched an»»»
Netanyahu election billboard groups New York Mayor Mamdani among Israel’s enemies
LONDON: The party of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has grouped New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan together with the leaders of Iran and Hezbollah in a campaign poster depicting Israel’s enemies. The giant Likud billboard in Tel Aviv for the October electi»»»
Why Houthi attacks on Mokha raise the stakes for Red Sea shipping
AL-MUKALLA: A barrage of missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthi has again struck Yemen’s government-controlled city of Mokha, intensifying an assault on the strategically located Red Sea port that has already forced it to suspend operations. Residents and the National Resistance Forces, which »»»
Al-Shaibani, Qatari prime minister discuss regional developments, bilateral cooperation
Damascus, Aug. 16 (SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani discussed in a phone call on Sunday recent regional developments and their implications for the Arab region with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The two»»»
Prime Minister, Syrian Foreign Minister hold telephone conversation
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, held a telephone conversation, where they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and streng»»»
Strike in southern Lebanon’s Deir Al-Zahrani kills senior Hezbollah commander, Israeli military says
LONDON: An Israeli airstrike on Saturday in the southern Lebanese village of Deir Al-Zahrani killed a senior Hezbollah commander following a drone attack by the Iran-backed group that seriously wounded three Israeli soldiers, the Israeli military said. The military identified the commander as Ali M»»»
Nigerian president receives MWL chief in Abuja
ABUJA: Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa was received by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja on Saturday. The Nigerian president commended the league’s initiative for social peace in West Africa, “affirming his full support for the Abuja Declaration, its ac»»»
US-Iran tensions: CENTCOM chief hails USS Abraham Lincoln crew resilience, low mental health cases
US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Adm. Brad Cooper has praised the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln, highlighting their teamwork, resilience and focus on wellbeing during a visit aboard the aircraft carrier operating in the Arabian Sea. Cooper described his time on the ship as “awe-inspiring”, »»»
QF welcomes new generation of students to Education City - at Marhaba
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation has welcomed more than 800 university students to its unique ecosystem of knowledge at Marhaba – the annual orientation event that kicks off a new academic year at Education City. Designed for students joining Qatar Foundation’s (QF) ecosystem of eight universities, Ma»»»
Centcom head visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid concerns about conditions - UPI.com
An E-2D Hawkeye prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in 2018. U.S. Central Command Adm. Brad Cooper visited the ship on Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Sherman. Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The commander of U.»»»
Al Salem Holding targets EGP 50bn investment portfolio within five years
Al Salem Holding plans to expand its investment portfolio in Egypt from more than EGP 15bn currently to EGP 50bn over the next five years, representing a 234% increase, Chairperson Bahaa Salem said. The announcement was made during a media site visit to the group’s Blue Side Hub at Marina 5 on the »»»
US-Iran truce ends as talks stall, Hormuz tensions rise
The deadline set under a memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran in June expires on Monday, with no indications at the time of writing that it will be extended, as negotiations remain stalled and tensions rise over the future of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. T»»»
Trump’s envoy Kushner meets Gaza mediators in Cairo
CAIRO: Donald Trump’s envoys met with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo on Sunday, a diplomatic source said, in a bid to advance the US president’s Gaza peace plan, even as Israel pressed on with airstrikes in the enclave. Hamas officials were present at some of the meetings between »»»
Turkey seizes gold worth millions in raids on Süleymancılar religious group
Dubai: Turkish police have seized a large quantity of gold worth millions of US dollars and detained senior figures from the influential Süleymancılar religious community, including its leader Alihan Kuriş, in a sweeping investigation into alleged financial crimes, fraud and money laundering. Polic»»»
Saudi Arabia sets new rules for mobile vendors, bans activity in nine locations
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has banned mobile vendors from operating in nine types of locations, including road intersections, busy roads, cycle lanes and public parking areas, under updated regulations aimed at improving safety and organising mobile commercial activities. The Ministry of Municipalities an»»»
Egypt uncovers massive mud-brick wall, ancient roads, statues and Ramses II inscription
Dubai: An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a massive mud-brick wall, ancient stone roads and an inscription bearing the titles of King Ramses II at Tell Abu Seifi in Ismailia province, shedding new light on the ancient Horus military route and its role in defending Egypt’s eastern fron»»»
Qatar, seven Arab and Islamic states condemn Israel’s rejection of Gaza roadmap
DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt have condemned Israel's public rejection of»»»
Five Arab countries condemn Israel’s rejection of Trump’s Gaza plan
CAIRO: Five Arab countries, together with Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia, on Sunday condemned Israel’s rejection of US President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza. In a joint statement, the countries, including Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, said the rejection threatened Trump’s intens»»»
Foreign Ministers of Qatar and 7 Arab and Islamic countries condemn Israel's public rejection of roadmap aimed at completing implementation of U.S. President's comprehensive plan to end conflict in Gaza
Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, KSA, and Egypt condemn the declared Israeli rejection of the Road Map for completing the implementation of US President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, as endorsed by UN Security Council Res»»»
ICT sector generates $3.6b in revenue, 46,000 Jobs
AMMAN — The information and communications technology sector has grown into a $3.6 billion industry employing more than 46,000 people, underscoring its expanding role in investment, exports and the Kingdom’s broader economic modernisation drive.The figures were presented as the Information and Comm»»»
MoEHE launches 'Back to School 2026-2027' campaign
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) launched the "Back to School 2026–2027" campaign, which brings together interactive activities and booths for students and families, along with training workshops aimed at preparing teachers, school leaders, and the educational com»»»
Filipino households face growing pressure from economic fallout of Iran war
MANILA: Malou Elsa Bacay used to leave Manila every week to visit her mother in the province, but since the Iran war dealt a blow to the Philippine economy, such trips can take place only once a month. The Philippines is highly dependent on imported fuel, so disruption to supplies from Gulf countri»»»
Israel’s Ben Gvir advocates killing ‘30 to 40’ people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage
JERUSALEM: An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition publicly advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, comments that surfaced Sunday and were quickly shared by Palestinian media. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir made the statement»»»
Fujairah seizes 21 illegal fishing traps, releases endangered fish into sea
Fujairah Environment Authority has seized 21 illegal fishing traps during an inspection campaign near marine reserves off Dibba Al Fujairah, as authorities step up efforts to protect marine biodiversity and fish stocks. The field campaign was conducted within three nautical miles of Dibba Al Fujair»»»
Iraq recovers over $20m, 60kg of gold and vehicles during a corruption probe targeting minister
Dubai: Iraqi authorities have recovered more than $20 million in cash, 200 million Iraqi dinars, 60kg of gold and seven vehicles in the widening corruption investigation involving detained Deputy Oil Minister for Refining Affairs Adnan Al Jumaili, the judiciary said. Investigating Judge Diaa Jaafar»»»
Taif’s transformation from mountain farms to eco-sanctuaries
MAKKAH: The highlands of Taif rank among Saudi Arabia’s most prominent natural tourist destinations, where unique mountain geography and a temperate climate combine to create an ideal environment for growing the finest fruits and seasonal flowers. The region in recent years has undergone a qualitat»»»
UK minister condemns 'settler terrorism' in occupied West Bank
LONDON: Britain’s minister of state for the Middle East on Saturday condemned what he called “settler terrorism” in the occupied West Bank, after reports that Israeli settlers had surrounded at least two Palestinian homes in the village of Qusra, south of Nablus. Stephen Doughty said the violence m»»»
‘Two nations, one heart’: IBPC Dubai celebrates India’s 80th Independence Day
Dubai: The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai), in partnership with the Consulate General of India in Dubai, celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with an evening highlighting the country’s growing global influence and its increasingly close ties with the UAE. Held at InterContin»»»
From India to Israel to US: How a fake Iran nuclear quote went global
Dubai: It began with a post from an X account in India. Within hours, a fabricated quotation attributed to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander had travelled through Israeli social media and television, entered a speech by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and crossed the Atlantic to US politician»»»
All aboard: Saudi Arabia launches GCC’s first specialized railway degrees
RIYADH: King Abdulaziz University, in partnership with the Transport General Authority, has launched Saudi Arabia’s first specialized bachelor’s degree programs in railway transport, aiming to prepare national talent for the Kingdom’s expanding rail and logistics sector. The official launch took pl»»»
Abu Dhabi plants 14 million flowers and expands neighbourhood parks
Abu Dhabi City Municipality planted more than 14 million seasonal flowers and completed a series of park and green-space projects in 2025 as part of efforts to enhance quality of life and improve the city’s urban landscape. According to the municipality’s recently issued annual achievements report,»»»
Saudi Arabia updates accommodation standards for 2027 Hajj season
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has approved updated regulations and classification standards for accommodation facilities serving pilgrims during the Hajj season, as part of preparations for the 2027 pilgrimage. The ministry also approved a schedule of violations covering facilities desi»»»