Washington: Keeping a low profile doesn't come naturally to Donald Trump. Yet that is the strategy the American president says he now favors in the war against Iran, and he is betting on economic pressure over diplomacy or new strikes. "We are low-keying it," Trump told news site Axios by phone Sun»»»

OneClickDrive, the UAE-based car marketplace, keeps seeing steady demand for extended rental periods in Abu Dhabi, as residents in the capital think twice before buying a car outright, especially in that first year or two of settling in. Monthly rental has been part of the platform's offering for y»»»

CALI/PEREIRA, Colombia: Colombian rescue teams raced on Thursday to find survivors still trapped beneath collapsed buildings two days after a powerful earthquake killed close to 250 people across ​the nation’s western valleys and coffee-growing region. “We are in a race against time to save lives,”»»»

WASHINGTON: US ‌President Donald Trump signed a memo on Wednesday that the White House said was aimed at empowering federal law enforcement to use ​cyber tools against transnational criminal organizations that operate in foreign jurisdictions to attack Americans. Trump signed the national security »»»

NEW YORK: A Chicago jury awarded $29 million in damages to the family of an Irish-born United Nations employee who died in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash, a US court spokesman said Wednesday. The civil suit was brought against Boeing by Naoise Connolly Ryan, widow of Michael “Mick” Ryan, an engineer w»»»

NOUAKCHOTT: Thirty-five Mauritanians who had been detained in Mali returned home on Wednesday, a government spokesman said, alleging some had been tortured during an episode that caught national attention. The individuals had been suspected of being terrorists, a foreign ministry source and a polic»»»

WASHINGTON: Keeping a low profile doesn’t come naturally to Donald Trump. Yet that is the strategy the American president says he now favors in the war against Iran, and he is betting on economic pressure over diplomacy or new strikes. “We are low-keying it,” Trump told news site Axios by phone Sun»»»

BURGOS, Spain: Day briefly turned to night in Spain on Wednesday, as the country witnessed its first total solar eclipse in more than a century, plunging it into eerie darkness in one of nature’s greatest spectacles.The spectral glow of the Sun’s outer corona, shimmering out of the edges of the sha»»»

MOSCOW/KYIV: Russia warned Wednesday that attacks on its grain and agricultural infrastructure were worsening global food shortages and could drive food prices higher, as Moscow and Kyiv traded strikes on key ports and export facilities on both sides of the Black Sea. Russian Foreign Ministry spoke»»»

BEIJING: China’s homegrown C919 jet completed its first international commercial flight on Wednesday, a symbolic step toward Beijing’s goal of challenging the decades-long aerospace dominance of Boeing and Airbus. The narrow-body jet has been billed as a potential competitor to Boeing’s 737 or Airb»»»

A man pays his respects during the 76th anniversary of the Jeju 4.3 memorial ceremony at the Jeju 4.3 Peace Park in Jeju City, South Korea, on April 3, 2024. File Photo by Darryl Coote/UPI JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- The Korea Heritage Service announced Wednesday that Jeju Island's D»»»

Dubai: Egypt’s Health Ministry has revoked the licences of three blood banks at private hospitals after inspections uncovered serious violations that authorities said posed a direct threat to public health and patient safety. The blood banks, located in Cairo, Sharqia and Qalyubia governorates, wer»»»

Dubai: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast to affect parts of southwestern Saudi Arabia through Saturday, with Jazan and Asir expected to bear the brunt of the unsettled weather, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). Forecasts from the Saudi Numerical Model show rain develop»»»

RAFHA: Three new Arabian gazelle births recorded in the Al-Taysiyah area during the second quarter of 2026 are providing another indication of progress in wildlife conservation and reintroduction efforts at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Wedn»»»

Most Poles would back the deportation of unemployed military-age Ukrainian men, a recent survey by the Warsaw-based IBRiS Institute for Market and Social Research has indicated. Public perception of Ukrainians in Poland has deteriorated in recent months amid a diplomatic spat between the two countr»»»

Dubai: Temperatures could reach 49°C in parts of the UAE on Thursday as the country faces a mix of intense heat, possible afternoon rain and overnight humidity, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said conditions would be fair to partly cloudy at times, with convective cl»»»

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, ending the tenure of one of his most prominent and trusted advisers as the administration heads towards November's midterm elections. White House press secretary Ka»»»

Every year, International Youth Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the vital role young people play in shaping a more sustainable and resilient future. Their contribution is particularly important in scientific fields that advance the knowledge, technologies, and innovations needed to addres»»»

Four more Iran-linked ships were blocked or redirected by the US Central Command on Wednesday, as American forces continue to enforce the “steel wall” naval blockade against Iran. This brings the total of ship redirections to 59 commercial vessels, 3 “disabled”, and 2 boarded as of August 12, 2026.»»»

Dubai: It is a significant weekend for two of the largest communities in this country. Pakistan marks Independence Day on Friday 14 August, India on Saturday 15 August, and the calendar has arranged itself accordingly. Here is everything worth knowing, in the order it happens. 1. Book Week at The H»»»

Actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, are shown at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2023 in Washington, D.C. Their son Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty Wednesday to updated charges in the deaths of his parents, who were killed in December. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | Li»»»

In tonight's program, across parts of Africa millions lifted their eyes skywards for a rare celestial event, a partial solar eclipse. Also, in Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema hopes for a second term his main rival, says that it's been a tough campaign in part because of deliberate obstruction f»»»

Every year, thousands of families relocate to the UAE, home to more than 200 nationalities. They arrive with hopes of new opportunities, career growth and a better future for their children. For many families, Dubai represents possibilities, a diverse, international environment where their children»»»

Ukraine launched a barrage of more than 450 drones against Russia overnight on August 10, targeting 16 regions and occupied Crimea in one of its deepest and broadest strikes of the war, as Moscow's own military signalled it plans to sharply scale up the missile salvos it fires at Ukraine in return.»»»

Sharjah: When Grade 12 C at GEMS Our Own English High School, Sharjah, returns from the summer break, one seat will stay empty. It belonged to Glowin Chell, and her seatmate Reema is already heartbroken. Glowin, an 18-year-old Indian expat who grew up in Sharjah, died on Tuesday during treatment ba»»»

Jury selection kicked off on Wednesday in a California courtroom where Instagram and Facebook owner Meta will defend itself against allegations of harming children in a new trial which experts describe as social media's big tobacco moment. Federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers and lawyers for both s»»»

A streak across the sky, then a muffled blast. Near Izyum in eastern Ukraine, another petrol station has just been blown to pieces. The scene has become commonplace as Russia multiplies its strikes against the country's logistics infrastructure. Since July, Moscow has hit more than 200 petrol stati»»»

A U.S. AH-64 Apache helicopter is shown in 2025 during a training exercise. An Apache helicopter crashed Wednesday in central Texas, killing the two soldiers on board. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo Aug. 12 (UPI) -- An Apache attack helicopter based at Fort Hood crashed into a fie»»»

Voters in six US states went to the polls to choose their preferred candidates in primaries and special elections ahead of November’s midterms. In Wisconsin, moderate David Crowley narrowly defeated Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the race for governor. On the Republican side, Darline Graham»»»

People across Europe looked to the western horizon on Wednesday evening to see the moon moving in front of the sun, bringing twilight-like conditions and plunging parts of the continent into darkness. The totalsolareclipse began in northern Siberia, before the moon's umbra swept in an arc over Gree»»»

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for immigrants to be housed more widely across the UK, as the country continues to grapple with large numbers of people crossing the English Channel. More than 3,000 illegal immigrants have reportedly reached the country by boat in the three weeks sinc»»»

1 of 4 | Attorney General Todd Blanche and others are shown during a press conference Wednesday at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The Justice Department announced criminal charges against 11 people they allege participated in a fraud scheme that involved more than 1,000 »»»

Tehran: Iran has rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the United States has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway remains blocked and will not be reopened until Tehran's conditions are accepted. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority, in a post on X, said Trump»»»

Washington: US natural gas production is on track to hit a new annual record in 2026, with output forecast to average 122.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), according to the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). That would eclipse the prev»»»

Share: The photo illustration shows a family preparing together rather than fearing the future. The future will reward neither fear nor complacency. Survival will belong to those who prepare, adapt and invest in what tomorrow cannot do without. AI, robotics and autonomous transportation may make li»»»

Tunis, August 12, 2026 (TAP) - A mid-term assessment of Tunisia's 2026 summer beach-cleaning programme has recorded interventions at 152 beaches and the removal of nearly 6,000 cubic metres of waste through the first week of August 2026. According...»»»

A total solar eclipse swept across parts of Europe on Wednesday, briefly turning day into night along a narrow path of totality from Iceland to northern Spain. But clouds and rain spoiled the view for many spectators, obscuring the Moon’s dramatic passage across the Sun. The Aug. 12 eclipse was the»»»

Tehran: Iran has rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the United States has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway remains blocked and will not be reopened until Tehran's conditions are accepted. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority, in a post on X, said Trump»»»

The US has called Ukraine to heel for targeting oil tankers in the Black Sea after Kiev began launching drone attacks on vessels sailing to a partly US-owned Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal in Russia, the Financial Times has reported. Ukrainian drone raids targeting the CPC – which funne»»»

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks July 23 during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C. Leavitt will resign the position at the end of August. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Karoline Leavitt, th»»»

Multiple people were feared dead after a ferry with 95 passengers capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, police and eyewitnesses said. The boat, which provides transport between the northern town of Kariba and several islands and fishing camps, overturned after hitting strong waves. Lake K»»»

PARIS: World oil demand is forecast to decline by 1.6 mb/d in 2026, 510 kb/d more than estimate in last month’s report, as the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and elevated fuel prices continue to weigh on oil consumption, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) Oil Market Report »»»

Tunis, August 12 (TAP) – The findings of the latest semi-annual survey on investment trends in the manufacturing industries sector, published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS), point to growing optimism among business leaders, with...»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports marked the United Nations International Youth Day with a youth-focused public activation at Place Vendôme creating an interactive platform for youn»»»

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), in cooperation with the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, has organised interviews for students nominated for scholarships in nuclear engineering for t»»»

Tribune News Network GENEVA Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad participated in the interactive dialogue with the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities being held in Geneva to discuss the comprehensive periodic rep»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District, powered by Msheireb Properties, announced the four winning projects of its flagship Public Art Open Call initiative, selected from a shortlist of 20 proposals that had advanced through an extensive review process. The winning designs were determined t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has successfully concluded the first week of its summer programme, “Care Summer,” with the participation of 123 male and female students including Qatari citizens and residents. The programme includes 60 male students and 63 female st»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of generous donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has provided cash assistance to 1,530 families affected by food insecurity in camps on the outskirts of Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital. The intervention is part of Qatar Charity’s ongoing humanitarian efforts t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha High school students from Qatar and abroad aspiring to pursue careers in medicine were given a glimpse of the profession and campus life through the Medical Minds Online Programme (MMOP), a summer initiative organised by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). In its second »»»