ASHEVILLE: Russia’s finance minister Anton Siluanov made an unexpected appearance at the US-hosted G20 finance leaders’ talks Monday, and his physical attendance of the gathering after Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has drawn ire. On Monday morning, Siluanov also met with US Treasury Secretary S»»»

Stranded passengers wait Monday outside Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after operations were paralyzed for the second day by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union strike. International and local flights were disrupted and thousands of passengers were left stranded after KAWU members went on strike »»»

ASHEVILLE: Russia’s finance minister Anton Siluanov made an unexpected appearance at the US-hosted G20 finance leaders’ talks Monday, and his physical attendance of the gathering after Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has drawn ire. On Monday morning, Siluanov also met with US Treasury Secretary S»»»

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has suddenly – and rather unexpectedly – become an adviser to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. The news caught many conservative military analysts off guard. Why would Italy want him, and what does Rome hope to gain? Let’s try to make sense »»»

BEIJING — Factory activity in China contracted in August for a second straight month, official data showed Monday, as soft demand weighs on the world's second-largest economy.Leaders in Beijing are seeking to maintain pace despite hurdles including trade frictions with Washington and an entrenched »»»

AMMAN — Jordanian and Saudi business representatives have proposed a 12-month plan to speed up trade between the two countries, cut costs and eases procedures for companies and traders.The plan, put forward by committees of the Jordanian-Saudi Joint Business Council, includes a fast-track trade rou»»»

AMMAN — Jordan will host the second Jordan FinTech Festival 2026 on September 23-24 at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre at the Dead Sea, bringing together financial institutions, regulators, fintech companies, investors and experts from Jordan and abroad.Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) Gov»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Investment Tariq Abu Ghazaleh on Monday met with members of the Saudi-Jordanian Joint Business Council to discuss prospects for economic and investment cooperation, as well as ways to expand private-sector partnerships between both countries.According to a Ministry of Investment»»»

Starting this week, France will charge a penalty on cheaply made clothing sold by ultra-fast fashion retailers, with the fee reaching nearly €20 per item by 2030. Aimed at platforms like Shein, Temu and AliExpress, the levy follows a June law targeting disposable fashion's environmental toll, thoug»»»

MIAMI: Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July. The 39-year-old forward who won the World Cup in 2022 and dragged his nation to the final in the United States only to lose to Spain, said the decis»»»

MIAMI: Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July. The 39-year-old forward who won the World Cup in 2022 and dragged his nation to the final in the United States only to lose to Spain, said the decis»»»

India is set to make a significant appearance at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, with the Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Display Team showcasing the country’s growing indigenous aerospace and defence capabilities in Egypt. The airshow will take place from 8-10 September at El Alame»»»

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference August 24 at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C. Bessent and other finance leaders from the G20 countries are taking part in a meeting Monday and Tuesday in North Carolina. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3»»»

Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Serial Guinness World Record-breaker David Rush bested his own title for balancing toilet paper on his head by keeping 254 rolls in the air. Rush, who holds more than 200 Guinness World Records titles, initially set the Guinness World Records title for the most toilet paper rolls b»»»

Aug. 31 (UPI) -- A mysterious island estimated to cover an area of over 105,000 square feet appeared in a British Columbia reservoir before disappearing just as enigmatically. Locals spotted the tree-covered island in the Williston Reservoir, north of MacKenzie, earlier this month. B.C. Hydro spoke»»»

RIYADH: Hero Esports — Asia’s largest esports company — has announced it will launch the inaugural humanoid combat tournament in Riyadh this September, heralding a world-first fusion of robotics, artificial intelligence and competitive gaming, Speaking to Arab News at LEAP 2026, Danny Tang, Hero Es»»»

RIYADH: The fifth edition of the landmark LEAP technology conference began on Monday with major announcements from Saudi AI firm Humain, setting a rapid pace for the Kingdom’s regional technological leadership. “Everything that we’ve talked about is building that intelligence in Saudi Arabia. We co»»»

A ship carrying arms for a right-wing militia, the Altalena was sunk 78 years ago off the coast of Tel Aviv at the orders of Israel’s founders. The discovery of its wreckage last week has given the country’s right-wing government ammunition to target the left and attempt to redirect the campaign fo»»»

Party affiliation should not matter in choosing a pro-Western president for Bulgaria, Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Ivaylo Mirchev said in Plovdiv on Monday. Mirchev spoke to the media after meeting the party’s local organization. He said the candidate, rather than political parties, should be the focus o»»»

Leaders from more than a dozen countries, including Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi and Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, gathered in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a group billed as a counterweight to US influence. »»»

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez speaks as First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba during the Closing Session of the VIII Congress of the PCC at the Palacio de Convenciones, in Havana, Cuba, in 2021. File Photo by Ariel Ley Royero/EPA Aug. 31 (UPI) -- The C»»»

DHAKA: Bangladeshi social entrepreneur Runa Khan was named a recipient of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award on Monday, in recognition of her work in improving the lives of marginalized and climate-vulnerable communities. The founder of the grassroots development organization Friendship, Khan has for o»»»

Donald Trump has made sports betting markets at the domestic and global level nervous on multiple occasions throughout his second stint as President of the United States. Most notably, his administration’s decision to let prediction markets run rampant has many operators nervous that their revenues»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced at the official opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games that Russia is ready to host the VII World Nomad Games in Tatarstan in 2028. «Taking this opportunity, I would like to announce that the Russian Federation has officially expressed its readi»»»

As rising temperatures reshape France's vineyards, winemakers are turning to Normandy and Brittany, regions once known for cider, not grapes. Those fleeing harsher conditions in traditional areas like the Loire Valley see opportunity up north, though some warn the same climate volatility disrupting»»»

Four Squares Cafe is back! After a brief hiatus to renovate, the Eastern Province’s sweet spot returns with a fresh logo. The revamped cafe is well-lit, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, as well as outlets to plug in your devices as you also recharge. It has been the only branch in Alkhoba»»»

The body of a newborn baby was found at a landfill near the village of Shishmantsi in the Plovdiv region, prompting a criminal investigation by Bulgarian authorities. The discovery was reported on August 26 after workers sorting waste on a conveyor belt found the baby's body among the garbage. Part»»»

1 of 2 | Young men who returned from Spain gather at the Bab Sebta border crossing near Fnideq, Morocco, on July 31. The unrest erupted as thousands gathered near the border, some attempted to cross into Ceuta and clashed with Moroccan security forces. File Photo by Jalal Morchidi/EPA Aug. 31 (UPI)»»»

Buda Castle District council is launching a poll on short-term rentals (Airbnbs), allowing residents’ views to inform decisions on future regulation, the council told Hungarian news agency MTI. Mayor wants a vibrant and attractive residential district The issue is particularly timely because the st»»»

Albania has begun implementing a new project aimed at strengthening security in schools through the use of intelligent camera systems, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced. According to Rama, 20 schools in the capital, Tirana, have already been equipped with the new technology. The cameras are intende»»»

JEDDAH: A research lab at Jameel Library is inviting people to take a broader view of translation — as a way of moving between languages, images, sounds, experiences and different forms of knowledge. The Task of the Translator Research Lab, developed and facilitated by artist and editor Sarasija Su»»»

The European Commission has placed ChatGPT, Roblox and Reddit under its strictest designations for online platforms under the Digital Services Act. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA Aug. 31 (UPI) -- The European Commission has placed ChatGPT, Roblox and Reddit under its strictest designations for onli»»»

Doha, Qatar: Eight years ago, Rashid AlGhafri walked into Qatar Academy Al Wakra, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, as a fourth grader who, by his own admission, was shy and introverted. This September, he returns as Head Boy for his final year. “It’s the most important year,” he»»»

Doha: Qatar Museums has released its September 2026 public programme, featuring a wide range of workshops, talks, storytelling sessions, creative courses and family activities across its museums and creative hubs. The programme spans art, design, photography, calligraphy, heritage, literature and c»»»

AL-MUKALLA: Yemen’s government-aligned forces have stepped up operations against Houthi threats in the Red Sea, combating drone boats near government-held islands and intercepting a dhow carrying advanced drone components allegedly bound for the Iran-backed group. The National Resistance said coast»»»

LONDON: The Saudi Pro League season is starting to take shape, with reigning champions Al-Nassr and fellow Riyadh giants Al-Hilal leading the way, just as they did last season. Here are five things we learned from the latest round of matches: Al-Nassr the comeback kings How do you beat Al-Nassr? Th»»»

Starlink lands in UAE: Dh300 internet plan — know the catch From a regulatory perspective, the license reflects TDRA’s approach to adopting a flexible and forward-looking regulatory framework that embraces emerging technologies, expands user choice and connectivity solutions, and promotes competiti»»»

US President Donald Trump has urged Canadian businesses operating in the American market to relocate south of the border “immediately,” amid an escalating trade war between the two neighboring nations. The demand follows Trump’s announcement of new 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive p»»»

Dubai's RTA to conduct a lucky draw Here's one more reason to grab that backpack and look forward to a trip to school - this is your opportunity to win prizes worth nearly Dh40,000. Schools reopened after a summer break on Monday, August 31 in the UAE, and the traffic back to class has been enthusi»»»

Indian expat nurse from Kerala and two Bangladeshi expats also win in weekly E-draw Abu Dhabi: Jay Michael Peralta Gines, who has lived in Abu Dhabi for 17 years with his wife, almost missed the moment altogether when a call that he had been waiting for finally came. The 43-year-old from Luzon, Phi»»»

US Vice President JD Vance will make a private address on Monday at the annual gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition, a collection of conservative Jewish activists. Vance's more equivocal stance on Israel has been criticised by some pro-Israel figures within the conservative movement, who ha»»»

The case was diagnosed in the 33rd epidemiological week of 2026, with laboratory tests by the National Public Health and Pharmacy Centre confirming the infection. An epidemiological investigation found that the patient had not travelled abroad before falling ill, meaning the infection is considered»»»

Protests were held in Sofia and the North Macedonian city of Kocani in support of 23-year-old Iva Mihaylova, a dual Bulgarian and North Macedonian citizen facing charges over a fatal traffic accident. Demonstrators in front of North Macedonia's embassy in Sofia called for Mihaylova to be allowed to»»»

Swiss police on Monday said they had arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of having carried out a deadly shooting at a rave in the town of Aargau Sunday morning. The attack killed a 22-year-old Italian woman and wounded five other people. Swiss police ​said on Monday that they had arrested a ​43»»»

LONDON: Israel’s proposed transfer of law enforcement powers over settlers in the occupied West Bank from the military to the police would further embed Israeli civilian institutions in the territory, in a move analysts said marks another step toward de facto annexation. Defense Minister Israel Kat»»»

ISTANBUL/BANGKOK/NEW DELHI: The leaders of China, Russia and India gathered with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a group billed as a counterweight to US global influence. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir P»»»

1 of 3 | Voters across the country will be voting on how elections are administered, access to reproductive healthcare and one measure to require students to undergo sex verification examinations to participate in sports as early as elementary school. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo A»»»

Mass graves, vanished villages and a desperate hunt for survivors Rescuers struggled on Monday through mud and debris for a sixth day, as the number of missing people soared to nearly 5,000 since tsunami-like glacial floods roared down from the China-Nepal border, creating an "unimaginable" disaste»»»

Bulgaria’s natural gas price for September has been set at 41.60 euros per megawatt-hour, excluding access, transmission, excise duty and VAT, after the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission approved a 5.5% increase from the August price. At the approved rate, Bulgargaz will sell natural gas to en»»»

Russian drones destroyed the distribution centres of four Ukrainian retail chains in one night, while Ukrainian drones set fire to the eighth Russian refinery hit this month in the last two days. The 48 hours to August 28 are the clearest run of the economic war yet. Ukraine is taking apart the ref»»»