Rescue workers rushed to free a survivor Friday in Colombia amid the rubble left by a powerful earthquake nearly four days earlier that killed at least 285 people and injured 4,000. Some 400 people were still missing and tens of thousands of homes were ​damaged, leaving many Colombians sleepin»»»

Venezuela's government freed 131 detained ​prisoners on Friday, as human rights groups hailed releases of some ​people ‌they say were being held ⁠unjustly or for political reasons. Venezuela on Friday freed another 131 people considered to be political prisoners, in a sign of progress in talks to r»»»

Palestinian residents of three houses in Qusra near Nablus in the occupied West Bank say they have been effectively cut off from food and other supplies since the siege by Israeli settlers began on Sunday. But the Israeli military has not done anything to remove the settlers. "We are seeing the cra»»»

The United States is urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn Israeli settlers who have besieged Palestinian homes in Qusra, while France is calling for their arrest and prosecution. As residents remain cut off from food and other supplies, settler violence is putting fu»»»

Around 520 residents in France’s southwestern Landes region have been evacuated as a raging wildfire has burned through more than 1,000 hectares since Thursday. Significant reinforcements have been mobilised, while authorities warn that the fire’s trajectory remains unpredictable. Simon Moritz has »»»

Speaker Nabih Berri noted Saturday that "the two massacres perpetrated by the Israeli occupation aircraft in the towns of Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani, which resulted in the martyrdom of an entire family, mostly women and children, fall within the context of the ongoing genocidal war waged by the Isra»»»

Lebanese state media said an Israeli strike in the country's south on Saturday killed seven people, including three children and two women, in the worst toll since deals in June saw a lull in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Four people were killed and five others were meanwhile wounded in»»»

Over the past five decades, Nepal has established itself as a model for wildlife conservation. Nearly 20 percent of the country’s territory has been designated as protected areas. An effective anti-poaching policy has helped save iconic species such as the one-horned rhinoceros and the gharial croc»»»

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s eastern Flores island early Saturday, leaving at least 38 people dead and several others trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Emergency crews are racing to reach affected communities as landslides blocked roads and residents fled to higher »»»

Five years into Taliban rule in Afghanistan, women have been particularly affected by the government’s restrictions. They are banned from public places including parks and excluded from most jobs, while girls are barred from education beyond the age of 12. FRANCE 24’s Peter O’Brien spoke to indepen»»»

Five years after seizing Kabul and returning to power, the Taliban is celebrating what it calls a more secure and "free" Afghanistan. But its anniversary comes amid mounting criticism over sweeping restrictions on women and girls, economic hardship and continued international isolation. The Taliban»»»

Abu Dhabi: Drivers who fail to give way to emergency vehicles in Abu Dhabi face a fine of Dh3,000, six traffic points and the impoundment of their vehicle for 30 days, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has said. The authority urged motorists to cooperate and move aside promptly when emergency v»»»

Dubai: Three Indian expats based in the UAE have made their homeland proud, jumping out of an aircraft at 13,000 feet with the Indian tricolour to help set a new Guinness World Record for the most skydivers jumping together with national flags from a single aircraft. Jamsheer Thanalot from Kannur, »»»

Ankara: A Turkish minibus taking a family to a wedding party overturned Saturday killing five people, including two children, and injuring 11, authorities said. The vehicle, transporting a family to a wedding in the southeastern city of Mus, was at Lice in Diyarbakir province when a tyre burst and »»»

Bulgaria's government has revived a procedure that could give strategic status to a company behind an investment project to build a new gunpowder plant near Smyadovo, Shumen region. The proposal concerns Karash Invest, owned by Hristo Emilianov Gebrev, the son of arms manufacturer Emilian Gebrev, a»»»

The foreign policy program of the government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev for 2026-2030 keeps Bulgaria’s membership in the European Union and NATO as the foundation of the country’s international policy, while calling for a more active role in both organizations and a stronger defense of national »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned what it described as an aggressive Iranian attack on an ADNOC vessel while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. No injuries were reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack constituted a flagrant violation of UN Security Cou»»»

The UAE has strongly condemned what it described as a hostile Iranian attack on a vessel affiliated with ADNOC while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. No injuries were reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said the attack was a clear violation of UN Security Council»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah Police has highlighted its preparations to secure stadiums and sports facilities ahead of the new season, urging supporters to follow safety instructions and work with officers to ensure matches begin and end without incident. In an awareness video shared by the force, the Special »»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s chief commander says that the country has brought “the most heavily armed military in the history of the world to its knees” through successful offensive and defensive operations conducted under intense fire. In a message on Saturday thanking the forces »»»

Hungary’s emergency operation to raise the Danube’s water level near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant has produced its first encouraging result, even before the two barges being sunk in the river have reached the bottom. The two 80-metre barges were positioned across the Danube as part of the emergency»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has condemned the escalation of Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank, including systematic violence against civilians, considering it a flagrant violation of international law and international legitimacy resolutions, and an extension of the heinous crimes comm»»»

Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor who recently resigned amid allegations of plagiarism and misrepresenting his credentials, was found dead in his home on Friday, police said in a statement cited by the media. The death is not being treated as suspicious. Arday, 41, was recog»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates condemned what it described as an Iranian attack on a vessel linked to ADNOC as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, saying no injuries were reported. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Saturday that the incident violated a UN Security Council »»»

Abu Dhabi: The repeated targeting of ADNOC vessels will not push the UAE away from a measured approach built around deterrence, diplomacy and international law, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said on Saturday, following the latest attack on an ADNOC vessel in the Strait »»»

During a working visit to Talas region, Nurdan Oruntaev, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing, and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, inspected the progress of construction of the central stadium in Talas. Construction and installation work is currently 75 percent complete. Ov»»»

An international scientific conference will be held in Issyk-Kul region on September 3 as part of the VI World Nomad Games. It aims to unite the scientific community for a comprehensive study of the historical heritage, philosophy, culture, traditions, and contemporary aspects of the development of»»»

During a working visit to Issyk-Kul region, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev inspected the preparations of the facilities that will host events of the 6th World Nomad Games. In the village of Ornok, he visited the Kurmanzhan Datka Center of Nomadic Civilization.»»»

Lebanese state media said an Israeli strike in the country's south on Saturday killed seven people, including three children and two women, in the worst toll since deals in June saw a lull in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Two people were killed and nine others were wounded in another Is»»»

President Joseph Aoun said deadly Israeli strikes on the country's south on Saturday were a "clear message" on negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, ahead of the next round of U.S.-sponsored talks early next month in Rome. Aoun condemned the "ongoing Israeli attacks" on the south and "repeated v»»»

Paris: Spanish international Ferran Torres, who scored the only goal in last month's World Cup final, signed for two-time Champions League winners Paris Saint Germain from Barcelona on Saturday. The 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58 million). "Paris Sai»»»

Tunis, Aug. 14 (TAP) -Localised thunderstorms are forecast on Saturday afternoon along with scattered showers in the north and the midland.Rain is also expected in the east with localised hailstorms, the National Institute of Meteorology (INM)...»»»

Hungary has launched an extraordinary emergency operation on the Danube near Paks as authorities race to prevent critically low water levels from affecting the operation of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant. Two 80-metre barges have been positioned in the river between Paks and Dunaszentbenedek and thei»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said seven people including two women and three children killed in an Israeli strike on Saturday were not military targets, after Israel said it struck Hezbollah "infrastructure". "The seven martyrs of the Israeli strike on the village of Ansar are not 'military infrastru»»»

Dubai Customs has foiled an attempt to export more than 70 million illicit cigarettes to a European country after detecting nine shipments across three air cargo facilities. The shipments were linked to a single importer through risk indicator analysis and a review of shipment data, allowing inspec»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the escalating attacks by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, including systematic violence against civilians, and considered them a flagrant violation of international law and relevant international legitimacy resolutions, as well as an extension of the h»»»

Three Aravan residents were detained on suspicion of beating a 40-year-old man. According to the Department of Internal Affairs of Osh region, information about the incident was received by the Department of Internal Affairs of Aravan district on August 9. According to the report, three unknown men»»»

The US Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) has a new commander, with Rear Adm. Thomas Donovan taking over from Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers as the Iran war continues to reshape the US military’s focus in the Middle East. Donovan assumed command during a change-of-command ceremony in Tampa, Flo»»»

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on the occasion of her country's Independence Day. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.His Highness Sh»»»

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Indonesia over an earthquake that struck the country, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, in addition to substantial damage to property. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) announced that 3,793 places are available for Qatari students at 17 private schools under its social responsibility initiative, with parents paying no additional tuition fees beyond the value of the education voucher. During a pres»»»

The Russian Vostok battlegroup has liberated the settlement of Rybalskoye in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported on Saturday. "As a result of the decisive actions of units of the Vostok battlegroup, the settlement of Rybalskoye in the Zaporozhye region has been liberated»»»

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Dubai: Parts of the UAE could see light rain this weekend, with the best chance coming on Sunday across northern and eastern areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Saturday itself is expected to remain largely dry. Conditions will be fair to partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times »»»

A liturgy and a national flag-raising ceremony marked the start of the celebrations in Nessebar on Saturday, as the town observes its holiday on the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God. The liturgy at the Dormition of the Mother of God Church was celebrated by Metropolitan Arseny of Sliven.»»»

A potential disaster was averted Friday when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart. Audio of the incident shortly after midnight Friday shows how h»»»

On the morning of 18 August 1995, a visibly distressed man walked into the police station in Jászberény and told officers to arrest him. He said he had strangled his wife during an argument at their home in the Hungarian town. However, investigators soon established that the killing had been preced»»»

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Government Enablement (DGE) has revealed a series of figures and indicators reflecting the scale of usage of the “TAMM” platform. The platform has 4.5 million registered users, while more than 45 government and private-sector entities offer their services through the platf»»»

Varna Day is being celebrated on August 15 with concerts, sports events and other initiatives across the city. The programme traditionally begins with a solemn Holy Mass at the Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, followed by a military ceremony and the raising of the flags of Bulgaria, Varna »»»

New Delhi, India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Saturday his government would provide free online coaching lessons for competitive exams, weeks after massive youth-led protests forced the education minister to resign. Modi said the initiative was aimed at easing the financial burden on m»»»