RIYADH: Saudi Arabia signed agreements for four battery energy storage projects with a combined capacity of 2,000 megawatts and four-hour storage duration, in deals worth more than SR4.35 billion ($1.16 billion). The Saudi Power Procurement Co., the Kingdom’s principal buyer, signed the storage ser»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday that Canada will impose tariffs on certain U.S. imports in response to new 50% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, following the collapse of trade talks between the two neighboring nations. The tariffs on U.S. imports, which include s»»»

Dubai Municipality has opened a new 102-metre bridge at Mushrif National Park, reported Dubai Media Office on social media. This new path enables an uninterrupted and safer mountain biking journey, adding a distinctive new feature to one of the city’s leading outdoor and nature destinations. The br»»»

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DOHA: President of Asian Athletics Association Dahlan Jaman Al Hamad stressed the importance of implementing the Athletics for Talented Students Program in schools, describing it as an important step toward identifying athletic talent at an early age and developing their abilities in accordance wit»»»

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani said the Israeli regime’s expansion of settlements and ongoing crimes in the occupied territories cannot conceal its strategic failures since October 7. In a message released on Sunday, Qaani described the e»»»

Western assistance to Ukraine should not be viewed as action carried out through NATO channels, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. "Sometimes it seems to me that they are all acting individually. Why don't they adopt some kind of decision within NATO? The way they made decisions on Yugosl»»»

Paris: France has recorded more than 300 drownings this summer, up sharply from last year, a minister said Sunday, linking the surge to the heatwaves that have swept Europe. The 301 drownings since June 19 are an increase of 14 percent from the summer of 2025, Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferra»»»

Damascus, Aug. 23 (SANA) Gold prices in the Syrian market remained unchanged on Sunday from Saturday’s levels, according to the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority set the selling price of 21-karat gold at 16,800 Syrian pounds ($137.70) per gram and the buying price at 1»»»

Egypt exported 4,370 food shipments totaling 208,000 tons between August 15 and 21, 2026, shipped by 1,410 exporting companies and covering around 758 food products, the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) said on Sunday, August 23, 2026. In its 31st weekly report for 2026, the authority said the»»»

Russian troops have dealt significant blows to energy and transportation infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Sunday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike drones, missile troops, and artillery from Russian military groupings carried out coordinated str»»»

Tunis, Aug. 23. (TAP)- President Kais Saied paid a visit on Saturday afternoon to El Oueslatia, governorate of Kairouan, where he inspected some mineral water production and bottling units and their workflow and examined impediments to distribution,...»»»

Beirut: Lebanon on Sunday arrested an online influencer known for his videos about food who had been handed a life sentence in absentia for drug trafficking, a judicial source told AFP. Georges Dib, known on TikTok as "Doctor Food" and followed by more than eight million accounts, was apprehended a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Calendar House (QCH) has announced that tomorrow, August 24, will mark the beginning of the 'Suhail' season, coinciding with the rising of the Suhail star in the Arabian Peninsula. The Suhail season will last for 53 days and is expected to herald a seasonal change, with a gradual»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon on Sunday arrested an online influencer known for his videos about food who had been handed a life sentence in absentia for drug trafficking, a judicial source told AFP. Georges Dib, known on TikTok as “Doctor Food” and followed by more than eight million accounts, was apprehended a»»»

Stockholm: Around 10,000 people are expected to turn out for a climate demonstration in Stockholm on Sunday, according to Swedish police and organisers, just weeks ahead of a general election where the issue is among voters' top concerns. Since taking power in 2022, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's»»»

PARIS: Gwendal “Gwen” Duparc secured an unexpected Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship for AG.AL by winning Trackmania. Saudi’s Team Falcons, the champions in 2024 and 2025, finished in second place to take home $5 million. After seven weeks of action, the Club Championship came down to the pl»»»

Hezbollah Political Council member Mahmoud Qmati announced overnight that the Iran-backed party is not completely closing the door to direct communication with Washington, and that the decision will be made based on interest and the appropriate circumstances. "The resistance has decided to be patie»»»

Pakistan's Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, who is mediating in dialogue between Iran and the United States, will arrive in Tehran on Monday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei said. "Field Marshal Asim Munir will arrive in Tehran on Monday at the head of an official delegation," B»»»

Geneva: Health experts have warned of a global resurgence of measles this year, with millions of people at risk as declining vaccination rates contribute to outbreaks and potentially serious complications. Around 11 million people worldwide are expected to contract measles in 2026, as dozens of cou»»»

Traffic has been restored on the Trakia Motorway between km 26 and km 27 in the direction of Sofia, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) said here on Sunday. Traffic had earlier been restricted due to a fire. The fire was extinguished as of 12:20 p.m., the General Directorate for Fire Safety and Ci»»»

Hong Kong: Chinese tech giant Alibaba said on Sunday that it plans to issue HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) in new shares in Hong Kong to fund its global artificial intelligence ambitions. The Hangzhou-based firm has been ploughing tens of billions of dollars into AI, with its shareholders eager to s»»»

PARIS: BIG’s Taylor-Petrik “vic0” Gatschelhofer and Danila “Malibuca” Iakovenko have claimed the Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship at the 2026 Esports World Cup, making them the first team in Fortnite history to win major LAN events back-to-back. The pair won the FNCS 2026 Major 1 Summit ju»»»

PARIS: BaiSha Gaming have finally lifted the Esports World Cup CrossFire trophy, adding to their collection the one missing piece of silverware. After winning CrossFire Stars in 2022 and 2023, BaiSha Gaming established themselves as one of the best teams in the world, but in 2025 the roster stumble»»»

US President Donald Trump slammed Canada on Sunday, saying the country wanted "the benefits of being a State, without being one", in response to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing retaliatory tariffs following failed trade negotiations.  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announce»»»

JEDDAH: Oman’s inflation rate rose 3.2 percent year on year in July, while average inflation stood at 2.9 percent in the first seven months of the year, according to official data. Data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information showed that food and non-alcoholic beverages recorded the»»»

Dozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to "destroy" any prospect of a viable Palestinian state. Analysis by Matthew-Mary Caruchet, FRANCE 24 internati»»»

Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate. Tehran is threatening to regard as enemies any countries that join the US sanctions, in response to Washington’s calls to isolate its economy. A press conference is scheduled for Monday to outline the US strategy. Story by Camille Co»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will inevitable meet at the APEC summit in China if they both come there, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Sunday. "There is so much time before the APEC summit. But if the leaders find themselves at the same event, »»»

Abu Dhabi has cemented its position as a global centre for Arabian oryx conservation, with decades of breeding, protection and reintroduction programmes helping bring the species back from the brink of extinction. According to the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the UAE is home to more than 6»»»

Gaza: Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 75 trucks carrying 800 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the UAE's continuing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs amid the»»»

Iran has warned countries against participating in the United States' "economic war" against the Islamic republic, saying they would be considered enemies. Washington has pushed its allies to jump aboard Donald Trump's new campaign to isolate the Iranian economy, as the U.S. President's unpopular w»»»

Israel carried out a fresh strike in Syria and lambasted U.S. envoy Tom Barrack for criticizing an earlier attack on an air base in the northwest, which Israel has accused Turkey of seeking to use. U.S. envoy for Syria Tom Barrack on Tuesday slammed Israel's attack on the disused military air base »»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has urged motorists and vehicle owners to check their traffic records regularly and settle outstanding fines before they build up, warning that failure to do so could result in vehicles being impounded and legal action being taken. Brigadier Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of »»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged on Sunday that his country's citizens face "many problems", after the United States launched a new wave of sanctions seeking to further isolate its economy. "I understand we have many problems in society right now. We are trying to prevent these as m»»»

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States on Saturday, after walking away from a "bad deal" on trade in a deepening rift between the longtime allies. Negotiations between the neighboring countries broke down Friday in Washington, putting into for»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged on Sunday that his country's citizens face "many problems", after the United States launched a new wave of sanctions seeking to further isolate its economy. "I understand we have many problems in society right now. We are trying to prevent these as m»»»

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged on Sunday that his country’s citizens face “many problems,” after the United States launched a new wave of sanctions seeking to further isolate its economy. “I understand we have many problems in society right now. We are trying to prevent th»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that he knows Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev well and suggested that the Bulgarian leader could face pressure to change his position after taking office. “I know the Prime Minister of Bulgaria Rumen Radev well. He appeared in the elections with »»»

This Saturday saw a continued exchange of fire between Kyiv and Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron announced Paris would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, whose air defences are running short after the latest round of deadly Russian attacks. Details from the ground by FRANCE 24 cor»»»

Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) was welcomed on Sunday by French President Emmanuel Macron for a two-day visit to the country. Several agreements on health, transport and energy will be signed on the second day of the visit on Monday underlining the strength of »»»

Kuwait: A Bedoun man in his 30s has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a Kuwaiti citizen during a dispute over parking priority at a shopping mall in Al Jahra Governorate, according to Al Anba newspaper. The incident began when the Ministry of Interior’s operat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday with HE Jens Plötner, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Defence of the Federal Republic of Germany, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, th»»»

New Delhi: The proposed US-India trade agreement is almost finalised in principle, with the two sides now working to settle the remaining legal and technical language, according to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Speaking at a media event in the national capital, Gor said the broad contours of t»»»

New Delhi: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, will visit Japan from 24 to 27 August 2026, travelling to Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, leading India’s largest-ever business delegation to Japan, comprising more than 200 business representatives and spanning sectors ranging from manufac»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s construction costs rose 2.3 percent year on year in July, driven by higher equipment and machinery rental charges across residential and non-residential projects, official data showed. The Construction Cost Index, published by the General Authority for Statistics, showed resi»»»

Traffic on the Trakia Motorway between km 26 and km 27 in the direction of Sofia has been temporarily restricted due to vegetation catching fire alongside the road, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) said here on Sunday. The RIA urges drivers to remain where they are and wait. A fire broke out at»»»

A minimal rise in the level of the Danube River has been recorded, and there are no stranded vessels in the Bulgarian section, reported the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River. According to the data, the river level has risen by 2 cm at the Ruse water gauge station,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack targeting a bus belonging to the Internal Security Forces in the countryside of Damascus in the Arab Republic of Syria, which resulted in the injury of several security personnel. The Ministry of Foreig»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index gained 0.66 % at the start of trading Sunday, adding 63.95 points to its balance compared to the close of the last session, rising to a level of 9746 points, supported by all sectors. QSE figures showed positive performance for the telecommunications se»»»