WASHINGTON, United States: President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened a prominent NBC broadcast journalist with possible punishment by US media regulators as the Republican expressed disappointment with coverage of his candidate endorsements ahead of November’s midterm elections. Trump took to his»»»

DAMASCUS: Hassan Mahmoud is once again confronting the question that has shaped his family for more than 14 years: Where is his brother, Dr. Hayan Mahmoud? Hayan, a cardiologist at Al-Mujtahid Hospital in Damascus, was arrested by intelligence officers of the ousted Syrian regime in July 2012, afte»»»

RIYADH: England forward Ollie Watkins has left Aston Villa to join Al-Hilal, his new Saudi club announced on Sunday. The deal is worth a reported £50 million ($68 million) and follows Villa’s signing of Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. Al-Hilal said the 30-year-old Watkins had signed a»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists will find out September petrol and diesel prices today, with the latest oil-market moves pointing to a finely balanced outlook after Brent crude ended August's final full trading week sharply lower. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click »»»

LONDON: In Gaza’s tent camps, sleep has become a shift. Parents take turns through the night, not for warmth or safety from bombardment, but to watch for rats, scorpions and snakes. For thousands of displaced families, the alternative can be waking to find a child bitten — or worse. “Every summer, »»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces said on Sunday that they killed an army commander who served under ousted ruler Bashar Assad, after he opened fire on them as they tried to arrest him. In a statement, the forces accused Firas Abdul Karim Hammoud of having taken part in anti-government insurrections»»»

Tunis, August 30 (TAP) - Nighttime temperatures will range between 29°C and 34°C nationwide, reaching 37°C in the south-west. Thunderstorms and scattered showers are expected in western-northern and midland regions, gradually reaching eastern...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Proving a debt is not necessarily limited to having a written document, as other means of proof that could be utilized include text messages, the debtor's acknowledgment of the debt, witness testimonies, and bank transfers, as well as other forms of evidence that could hold weight in c»»»

LONDON: Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal discussed regional developments and military cooperation during meetings with Jordan’s King Abdullah and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti. Haykal met with the Jordanian monarch on Sunday at Al-Husseiniya Palace. Crow»»»

WASHINGTON: US ​forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak ‌island ‌earlier ​on ‌Sunday, Axios ⁠reported, ​citing a ⁠US official. “Revolutionary Guard forces ⁠were observed ‌preparing ‌to launch ​rockets ‌carrying ‌sea mines toward the Strait ‌of Hormuz,” Axios reporter Barak ⁠Ravid ⁠quote»»»

NEW YORK: Third-ranked Jessica Pegula shook off nerves that contributed to a slow start against Elena-Gabriela Ruse, winning her opening match at the US Open on Sunday in straight sets.Leading off at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the 32-year-old American missed her first nine opportunities to break Ruse but»»»

Tunis, August 30 (TAP) - The Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) will hold a meeting on August 31 to announce the new local and regional councils. The draw for the rotation of members of the regional councils and chairpersons of the...»»»

The United Arab Emirates participated this week in World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, as part of preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, which will be held in Abu Dhabi this December. The UAE participated with an official delegation led by Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of »»»

LONDON: Four Palestinian young men were wounded by live fire Sunday after Israeli settlers attacked the occupied West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah, local Palestinian sources said. Groups of settlers entered the village and attacked residents’ vehicles, the sources told the of»»»

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 23, 2025. The Minnesota Supreme Court on Saturday rejected Lindell's bid for a recount in his primary loss. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Aug. 30 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected Rep»»»

Author: JAMES DUNCAN Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, “The Little Book of Owls” is an accessible and enjoyable mini-ref»»»

Naples, Italy: Como pulled off their latest feat of Serie A giant-killing on Sunday as a 2-1 win at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona ruined Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri's home debut. Martin Baturina fired Cesc Fabregas' enterprising side into a deserved lead in the 17th minute as chances»»»

Prax Developments has announced its entry into the Egyptian real estate market through an Egyptian-Saudi partnership, with plans to launch its first project in New Obour. The company is headed by Mohamed El-Refaie and was established through a partnership between Prax and Saudi-based Asas Taba Real»»»

Nile Developments has announced the launch of the 28th floor at its Tycoon Tower project in Egypt’s New Capital, targeting investors seeking premium real estate opportunities within one of the company’s flagship high-rise developments. Mohamed Taher, Chairperson of Nile Developments, said the launc»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s directives to closely monitor real estate developers’ compliance with contractual commitments have been welcomed by industry leaders, who said the move could strengthen market discipline, protect buyers and enhance confidence in the sector. Al-Sisi directed»»»

Everestview Development has launched Montania Gate, its latest mixed-use development in Sheikh Zayed City, West Cairo. Mohamed Samir El Shennawy, Chairperson of Everestview Development, said the launch is part of the company’s strategy to expand its portfolio in West Cairo. He noted that the compan»»»

Egypt’s fertilizer industry benefits from strong manufacturing capabilities, stable energy supplies and abundant natural resources, while the country is also working to increase domestic sugar production and expand exports, Industry Minister Khaled Hashem said during a visit to Suez. During his cur»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat has directed electricity distribution companies nationwide to strengthen oversight and auditing of electricity bills, ensure accurate consumption readings, and improve mechanisms for handling customer complaints and grievances. The »»»

Egypt’s Local Development and Environment Ministry and Qalyubeya governorate have opened two waste transfer stations with a combined capacity of 2,000 tonnes per day, along with a new impound facility capable of accommodating up to 1,200 vehicles, as part of efforts to upgrade local infrastructure »»»

Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Ministry has ordered field inspections of several bridges over canals and drains to determine whether they require maintenance or replacement, as well as an agricultural drain proposed for cleaning, following requests raised by members of parliament. Water Res»»»

Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification have unanimously selected Egypt to host the 18th Conference of the Parties (COP18) in 2028, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said. The decision was adopted during the closing session of COP17, held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from August 17 t»»»