1 of 2 | Relatives of victims and missing people react outside the morgue of the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, in Kathmandu, Nepal. According to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, more than 600 people were killed and hundreds remain missing across northern Nepal af»»»

An exhibition of dairy products from the Rhodopes and other parts of Bulgaria, arts and crafts, food and farm products was held on Saturday in Momchilovtsi during the traditional Yogurt Festival. The event is organized jointly with Chinese company Bright Dairy, which produces dairy products under t»»»

Iran has acknowledged the growing economic toll of six months of war and US sanctions, even as Tehran insists it will maintain its position on the Strait of Hormuz and remains open to diplomacy if Washington changes course. For UAE residents, the strategic waterway remains one of the most important»»»

Ahead of his state visit to Kyrgyzstan, Chinese President Xi Jinping wrote an article. It was published on the Chinese Foreign Ministry website. He outlined his vision for the further development of relations between the two countries. The country’s leader emphasized that China intends to expand co»»»

Iran has acknowledged the growing economic toll of six months of war and US sanctions, even as Tehran insists it will maintain its position on the Strait of Hormuz and remains open to diplomacy if Washington changes course. For UAE residents, the strategic waterway remains one of the most important»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Republic of Türkiye HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to sup»»»

About a third of Ozon’s shares, Russia's biggest online marketplace, was bought by oligarch Gennady Timchenko on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) set up by the late anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny claims. Navalny died in a Russian prison under»»»

Kathmandu: Nepalese authorities have estimated the cost of rebuilding areas affected by the devastating floods that struck its border regions with China last week at between USD 4 and USD 5 billion. Nepalese Finance Minister Swarnim Wagli said the current estimates are preliminary, as the process o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour urged parents and students to take simple precautions against heat stress as children return to school amid high temperatures. In an awareness message shared on social media, the Ministry stressed that protecting children from the heat is a shared responsibility,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has urged motorists to exercise caution and follow traffic safety rules when driving in the vicinity of schools, particularly during student drop-off and pick-up times. In a social media post, Ashghal advised drivers to stop and refrain from overtak»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned people to think carefully before giving artificial intelligence tools access to their cameras, locations and other device features, saying some services may collect personal information without users realising it. The Council said the greatest pr»»»

Kyrgyz Pochtasy OJSC and Chinese company Kashgar Fengxin Trading Co., Ltd. have signed a cooperation agreement to create and develop a modern e-commerce platform in Kyrgyzstan. According to Kyrgyz Pochtasy, the project is aimed at strengthening trade and economic ties and developing joint digital s»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the new school year starts tomorrow, the Ministry of Transport has highlighted the role of Qatar’s integrated and sustainable transport network in supporting the safe and efficient return to schools. The Ministry in a social media post stated that Qatar’s transport network helps fac»»»

Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh has discussed with Singaporean Ambassador to Egypt Dominic Goh ways to strengthen investment and trade ties between the two countries and increase mutual investments, as well as opportunities for Singaporean companies to expand their busines»»»

Iran has left the door open to diplomacy, six months into a war with the United States that has upended the Middle East, but only if Washington abandons its pressure campaign. "Putting diplomacy back on track isn't impossible. It hinges on U.S. understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn't wor»»»

Sao Paulo: Qatar Chamber participated in the fifth edition of the Arab-Brazilian Economic Forum in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The event brought together government officials, private sector representatives, and prominent business leaders from across Arab nations and Brazil to explore new avenues for econom»»»

Damascus, Aug. 29 (SANA) Syria has established 20 joint business councils with Arab and international partners and is targeting at least 62 as part of a government drive to expand trade, attract investment and open new markets for Syrian companies and products.Authorities are increasingly seeking t»»»

Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping are expected in Central Asia's Kyrgyzstan Monday for a two-day summit, also attended by Iran's and India's leaders, of a regional bloc seeking to be a counter-influence to the West. Around a dozen heads of states will head to the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek»»»

Abu Dhabi: Falcons carrying price tags of up to Dh1 million are among the highlights drawing visitors to the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, as the event entered its second day on Saturday. The exhibition saw strong public turnout, with visitors exploring 15»»»

The director of the Blagoevgrad Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior, Iliya Tuparov, has been removed from his post following the controversial detention of activist and journalist Gergana Petrova during Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s visit to flood-hit Strumyani. Interior Minister Ivan D»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is rising on the priority list of the global luxury industry as brands expand their presence to capture growing domestic demand, experts have told Arab News. The expansion comes as the Kingdom builds out its retail, hospitality and entertainment sectors under Vision 2030, creat»»»

RIYADH: A direct air-freight corridor between Australia and Saudi Arabia has officially launched, giving exporters unprecedented access to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and cementing a new chapter in the relationship between two G20 nations. The inaugural Saudia Cargo flight, a Boein»»»

The US-Iran war reached six months on Friday, and American diplomats began returning to embassies in the Gulf, the first easing of wartime staffing restrictions since the fighting started. There was no sign of a breakthrough elsewhere. Iran said it would return to talks if Washington drops its pres»»»

Washington: American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to US embassies in the Middle East after many were ordered to leave their posts during the early days of the war with Iran. Although most embassies are not returning to full strength immediately, starti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) expects the need for further monetary policy tightening by the European Central Bank (ECB) to diminish, as the risks of energy price shocks spilling over into inflation have eased, the growth outlook for the Euro Area has weakened, and ECB policymakers have sh»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov called for tough punishment of those who, according to him, receive money from external forces and seek to destabilize the situation in Kyrgyzstan. He made the statement today, August 29, at Ala-Too Square during the garrison roll call of security forces deploy»»»

Dubai: When Bashaar Naik thinks about innovation, he does not start with technology. He starts with a problem. For the 19-year-old Indian student, artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool, one that can analyse complex information, identify patterns, and turn them into insights that can help people ma»»»

Lille, France: Captain Marquinhos headed in a dramatic last-gasp equaliser as Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw at Lille in Ligue 1 on Friday. It looked as though the reigning French and European champions were heading for defeat as goals by Hakon Haraldsson and»»»

Dubai: Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai are continuing to operate services, but passengers on some Gulf routes are still facing cancellations and delays as airlines navigate ongoing regional security concerns. The disruption comes as the war with Iran passes the »»»

Have you ever wondered what the weather was like before or during major historical events? We now have an idea of the conditions in which the participants of the Battle of Mohács had to fight. Historical records suggest that the weather was particularly wet in the days leading up to the battle 500 »»»

Massive, state-led rescue and evacuation operations have secured the return of 106 tourists from Maharashtra who were stranded across disaster-hit regions of Nepal, with another 84 people expected to reach home ground on Saturday. Affected by flash floods triggered by sudden glacier and ice-rock co»»»

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for his two-nation tour to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on Saturday, and expressed confidence that this visit will strengthen India's strategic partnerships in Central Asia. He will first travel to Tashkent for a two-day bilateral visit at the invitation of Uzbeki»»»

DUBAI/CAIRO : Iranian leaders are acknowledging the economic toll of war with the United States, with the ​supreme leader calling on the government to address the hardship while the president reported foreign trade has shrunk 35 percent due to the American sanctions and blockade. The warnings came »»»

* Iranian president says foreign trade down 35 percent due to sanctions and blockade* Supreme ‌leader urges Iranian government to address economic hardship* US sanctions Egyptian bank said to have ties with Iran through Emirati unitBy Eman Abouhassira and Yasmine GhaniaDUBAI/CAIRO : Iranian leaders»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar today welcomed its first leisure charter flight from Yerevan, Armenia, at Hamad International Airport, supporting the continued growth of inbound leisure tourism and the diversification of source markets. Running until 15 May 2027, with one flight per week, the charter programme »»»

Amman: Qatar have qualified for the 2027 U19 World Handball Championship after reaching the semifinals of the Asian Men's U19 Handball Championship currently being held in Jordan, following a 33-13 quarterfinal victory over the hosts Jordan on Friday. Qatar dominated from the outset, taking a comma»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolence to President of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria HE Abdelmadjid Tebboune on the victims of wildfires that raged in some eastern and central states of Algeria, wishing the injured »»»

Author: Priya Parker In an era dominated by digital hyper-connectivity, physical spaces where humans interact feel more meaningful than ever. Yet corporate boardrooms, international summits, and many other events leave participants feeling uninspired or disconnected. In “The Art of Gathering: How W»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, met with Minister of the Interior of the French Republic HE Laurent Nuñez, during His Excellency’s visit to France. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation »»»

Russia's Volna Kupol Garant appears to be the electronic warfare system responsible for the declining effectiveness of Starlink—a development Ukrainian military officials have begun to openly admit, notes military expert and air defense historian Yuri Knutov in comments to Sputnik. Unlike conventio»»»

Washington: The US State Department has proposed allowing qualified American citizens living abroad to renew their passports entirely online, eliminating the need for two visits to an Embassy or Consulate. The proposed rule, published in the Federal Register on Friday, would expand the department’s»»»

Damascus, Aug. 28 (SANA) Germany’s participation in the 63rd Damascus International Fair goes beyond the commercial presence of 13 exhibitors, opening a broader avenue for economic cooperation aimed at reconnecting the Syrian market with European capital, expertise and technology through Germany’s »»»

Tunis, August 28 (TAP) - A unified digital platform for the administrative services of the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has just been launched, announced Salah Zouari, Public Works and Housing Minister and Acting Minister of Industry. This...»»»

A senior Russian senator has urged Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar to stop wavering over the controversial Paks II nuclear power plant project, warning that energy security and affordable electricity should not become the subject of “political games”. Elena Perminova, first deputy chair of th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria HE Abdelmadjid Tebboune on the victims of the fires that occurred in some central and eastern states of Algeria, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»

People shop at a supermarket in Buenos Aires in January. Household debt is surging and millions of borrowers are falling behind on payments amid declining purchasing power and a rising cost of living. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Argentine household debt i»»»

San Francisco: Meta's landmark settlement with nearly every US state promises curfews and time limits for teens on Instagram and Facebook -- but rests on age and parent checks nobody has figured out how to make work. The deal, which ended a federal trial in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, gives »»»

Tunis, August 28, 2026 (TAP) — A high-level panel on the strategic role of Tunisian engineers in driving Africa’s economic and industrial transformation will be held in Tunis on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the initiative of the Tunisia Africa...»»»

Britannica International School, Budapest, today announced it had joined Ariston Education, a growing global group of premium Early Years – Year 13 schools and creator of the AQ = EQ + IQ framework for future-ready learning. The school now becomes part of the Ariston Education alliance of schools, »»»

The National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture, or Estidamah, concluded its participation in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s advanced agricultural solutions for arid envir»»»