TUNIS, August 24, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia is taking part, from August 24 to 27, alongside 197 countries and international organizations, in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat...»»»

PARIS: French investment in Saudi Arabia is expanding beyond traditional sectors such as energy and manufacturing into artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, culture and mining, according to a briefing on the investment relationship between the two countries. A report released on Monday, »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the introduction of new study materials and updates to existing curricula for the 2026-2027 academic year, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop the education system and promote competency-based and innovation-driven learning. T»»»

Japan does not plan to supply Ukraine with weapons, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara has said. At a press briefing on Monday, he told reporters that Tokyo “is not considering any deliveries” of defensive or offensive weapons “at this time.” Kihara was responding to Ukrainian Prime Minister Ser»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs, discussed efforts to de-escalate ongoing crises in Sudan, Libya, and the Horn of Africa during a phone call on Sunday. Regarding the conflict in Sudan, Abdelatty emphasised»»»

The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) attracted 117 new projects in its industrial areas with investments totalling approximately $7.3bn during the concluded fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, its chairperson announced. Speaking at the “Port Infrastructure and Maritime Innovation Forum between Egypt and the»»»

As governments and private investors worldwide pour billions into nuclear fusion, it’s worth remembering that Russia has been a pioneer in this field going back to the 1950s, and continues to act as a key tech incubator, AtomInfo Center head Alexander Uvarov told Sputnik. Fusion “is a completely di»»»

Damascus, Aug. 24 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and the accompanying delegation in Damascus on Monday. The meeting addressed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Syria and Norway and expand »»»

An additional 45,000 people have been placed under evacuation warnings in the northwestern US state of Nevada. This comes as the fast moving Hawk fire threatens the city of Reno. According to officials the fire was "human caused", but they have not detailed if it was set intentionally. Eight hundre»»»

The US-Canada trade war shows no signs of easing. Canadian negotiators walked away from talks in Washington as Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the Trump administration of making disproportionate demands at the last minute. The US now is levying 50% tariffs on 20 billion dollars of Canadian goods»»»

BERLIN — Volkswagen's CEO warned Sunday the company was in a "more than critical" state ahead of meetings with the car giant's staff where he will defend the company's savings plans.In an interview posted on the company's intranet and sent to AFP, Oliver Blume said Volkswagen and the rest of German»»»

By Marina Rafenberg ATHENS — Green arrows representing tourist-laden jets pile up on the screens of the Athens air traffic controllers, a puzzle to solve at the height of tourist season."Look at this sky, it's crazy, there's no room for any more planes!" exclaimed Olga Toki, vice-president of the »»»

TEHRAN — Iran said recently it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas, months into the Middle East war that has hit the country's energy infrastructure and production."New gas reserves were discovered in the south of Fars province," Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad told »»»

HONG KONG — Oil prices fell on Monday as investors braced for details of a US plan to isolate the Iranian economy that President Donald Trump billed as the "most crushing" financial operation ever against Tehran.Asian stocks were mostly down, with South Korea's tech-rich Kospi falling more than thr»»»

Iran has warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded U.S. sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. The expanded sanctions come after weeks of impasse. The United States has not dislodged Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fif»»»

President Donald Trump on Monday said Iran is "completely collapsing" in a message posted on social media just hours before the US was set to announce details of new sanctions against Tehran. Iran’s foreign ministry has warned that Tehran will respond harshly to expanded sanctions, including measur»»»

The US says it is preparing to announce new sanctions on Iran. It's been billed an economic D-day and is expected to add further pressure on the country's economy that's already been battered from previous sanctions and a US naval blockade. The renewed economic pressure would not be the first time »»»

A Hungarian Gripen fighter jet was destroyed near Szolnok on Monday morning. The aircraft issued a distress signal, landed, and then caught fire. The pilot ejected, and according to current information, his condition is stable. “What we currently know is that the aircraft issued a distress signal, »»»

Supporters of The Washington Post attend a rally held by guild members outside the Washington Post office building in Washington, D.C., on February 5. Yesterday, On Monday, an independent arbitrator said the newspaper must rehire fired columnist Karen Attiah. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License»»»

Mediators representing the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 armed group and the Democratic Republic of Congo in a joint statement published Sunday said they have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks. The two sides said they had "agreed on the importance of a standardised method for reporting all»»»

Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Talks are expected to include the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as new energy routes to bypass the Strait. The two made an appearance at the closing ceremony of the Esports W»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation is organizing the second edition of the QIYADA conference, themed “Guided by Faith: Thriving in a Changing World”, on September 25-26 that will once again bring Muslim youth aged 17 to 24 from across Qatar alongside scholars, thought leaders, and inspirational figures »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UNIFIL: Any Israeli Military Presence North of the Blue Line Constitutes a Violation of Security Council Resolution 1701 24-08-2026 18:05 P»»»

Iran has said the deployment of US aerial refueling aircraft in Bulgaria violated international law and amounted to support for US and Israeli military operations against Tehran, while acknowledging that the planes have now left the country. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Te»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov criticized the government's handling of the temporary deployment of US Air Force tanker aircraft to Bulgaria, telling residents of Yambol that the city had received less attention than Burgas and Sofia. "Burgas got Eurovision, and you got planes. You are not a capo, as th»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria would not allow a return to what he described as the country's “mutri” (thug) era, as he announced plans for deeper reforms in law enforcement, the security services and the judiciary. Speaking alongside Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov while presenting the»»»

At least 14 tankers linked to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" sailed through Bulgarian and Romanian waters during the first seven months of 2026, spending a combined 418 hours in the territorial waters of the two countries, according to an analysis by Greenpeace Bulgaria. The findings come days a»»»

The CEO of the German car-making group Volkswagen is warning that the situation at the company is "more than critical". Oliver Blume is saying that ahead of meetings with the car giant's staff. He says Volkswagen and the rest of Germany's car industry are facing "the biggest upheaval in their histo»»»

European leaders are meeting Kyiv as Ukraine holds celebrations for its 35th Independence Day. The so-called Coalition of the Willing is set to hold talks regarding support to the country, four-and-a-half years after the Russian invasion started, with the European Union having announced it was rele»»»

LONDON: The Israeli Population and Immigration Authority barred two members of the European Parliament from entering the country at the request of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. Swedish Left Party MEPs Jonas Sjostedt and Hanna Gedin were denied entry to Israel before their planned travel on Sunday »»»

The Plovdiv District Court has released 36-year-old Lalio Bichev on €3,000 bail after prosecutors accused him of poisoning and killing eight protected vultures and a raven near Kalofer. The court ordered that the amount be paid within seven days. Prosecutors had requested that Bichev remain in cust»»»

Former Sangamon County, Ill., sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, the officer convicted for murdering Sonya Massey in 2024, has died in prison. File Photo by Sangamon County Sheriff's Department/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Former Sangamon County, Ill., sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, the officer»»»

Dubai: Rain fell across parts of Al Ain on Monday evening, including Sa’a, Al Fou’ah and the Khatm Al Shakla road, as unsettled summer weather continued on the day the Suhail star traditionally rises over the UAE. Videos from the area showed showers sweeping roads in Sa’a and along Khatm Al Shakla,»»»

BIG Poland has completed the rebranding of BIG Kielce, opening a new stage in the development of one of the city’s established retail destinations. Nearly 10,000 visitors joined Saturday’s official launch, confirming the strong local position of the nearly 37,000 sqm GLA retail park and providing a»»»

Sharjah has expanded payment options across its Tahseel government collection system by enabling the UAE’s national payment card, Jaywan, across digital channels and service centres, the emirate’s Central Finance Department said. Customers can use Jaywan through the Tahseel website and smart applic»»»

The Government will propose restoring the President's powers to freely appoint a caretaker cabinet, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Monday. He was speaking at a presentation of the Justice chapter of the Governance Programme of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2026-2030. Justice Minister Nikolay Nayden»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the introduction of new subjects and updates to several existing subjects for the 2026–2027 academic year, as part of its efforts to continuously develop curricula, transition toward competency- and innovation-based education»»»

RUSSIA: The Perm oil ‌refinery, Russia’s seventh-largest oil processing plant by volumes, stopped operations following a Ukrainian drone attack, which caused ​fire and damage to technological units on August 21, two industry sources said on Monday. Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russia’s energy »»»

Dubai: The Dubai Weddings initiative has grown from a service helping Emirati couples organise their wedding celebrations into a wider programme supporting young families before and after marriage. Launched in early 2024, the initiative brings together wedding services, marriage preparation, financ»»»

New York: Wall Street stocks were mostly lower early Monday as markets assessed the breakdown of US-Canada trade talks and awaited details of Washington's economic warfare against Iran. Negotiations between Washington and Ottawa broke down late Friday, putting into force new 50-percent US tariffs a»»»

Dubai: Dubai's non-oil trade with India more than doubled over the past decade to a record Dh222.5 billion in 2025, as investment flows and the number of Indian businesses operating in the emirate also increased. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Tr»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov presented the Justice chapter of the Government Programme of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2026-2030 on Monday. "We are proposing a comprehensive, systemic approach that puts people and the rule of law at its core," said Radev, outlini»»»

By Danielle HaynesEach year, people gather in Zama, Japan, just outside Tokyo to celebrate the Zama Sunflower Festival. More than half a million flowers bloom in time for the two-day festival, which includes music, refreshments and entertainment. This year's festival was held August 14–16, 2026. Fu»»»

California Attorney General Rob Bonta walks to speak to press in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on November 5. On Sunday, he accused Paramount of leaking details about a meeting the state had with the company on Friday. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UP»»»

Singapore: Singapore will strengthen support for families by increasing childcare leave, expanding financial assistance for children, reducing preschool fees, and increasing housing access, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Sunday. Under the new childcare leave arrangement, every working parent »»»

Conakry: Abou Hamza, an outraged resident of the Dar es Salam neighbourhood of Conakry where a landfill collapse killed 30 people over the weekend, said that locals had tried to warn Guinea's authorities about the danger. The garbage dump in the suburbs of the capital collapsed onto a residential a»»»

DOHA: The Qatar paramotor team, affiliated with the Qatar Air Sports Committee at the Special Forces, were crowned champions of the Poland Open, after securing three gold medals and one silver at the competition held from August 18 to 22. The championship brought together 31 pilots representing Qat»»»

UN special rapporteur for Palestine Francesca Albanese has called for the deployment of an international protection force in the Palestinian territories in response to a rise in attacks by Israeli settlers. “An International Protection Presence in West Bank/east Jerusalem and Gaza is absolutely URG»»»

PoliticsUnited States of AmericaTrump says Canada to face 50% auto, steel tariffs from 2027Natalie Muller Reuters, AP and AFPThe US had already announced a 50% levy on a range of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed last week, prompting Canada to pledge retaliatory tariffs. https://p.dw.com/p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MOSDF) has launched the "Walk Your Kids to School" ("Wassel Eyalak") campaign ahead of the new school year as part of its "Back to School" activities. The campaign literally intends to strengthen parental involvement in children’s lives an»»»