Rescuers in Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after deadly flash floods swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages. The number of missing rose to nearly 3,000 on Friday as emergency teams said they had re»»»

Nepal may need $4 billion to $5 billion to rebuild after this week’s devastating floods, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle told Reuters on Saturday, a bill equal to nearly a ‌tenth of ‌the economy. “The initial ​estimate ‌is ⁠between $4-$5 billion. ​Just ⁠an estimate,” Wagle said. “We will require muc»»»

MOSCOW: Three ​people have been killed and ‌nine ‌injured ​in ‌a ⁠Ukrainian ​drone attack ⁠in the Russian Belgorod ⁠region, ‌local ‌authorities ​said ‌on their ‌Telegram channel. Three of ‌the injured are in ⁠a ⁠serious condition, the authorities said.»»»

DUBAI: Lebanese filmmaker Mounia Akl is to direct British actress Kate Winslet in “The Unheard,” a five-episode limited series for Netflix written by British writer Jack Thorne, the Emmy-winning creator of “Adolescence.” Winslet stars alongside British actress Maxine Peake as sisters who flee when »»»

An entirely new law governing the Interior Ministry (MVR) is being prepared, Petar Todorov, Chair of the parliamentary Internal Security and Public Order Committee, MP from Progressive Bulgaria and former Interior Ministry secretary general, told Nova TV on Saturday. “Our plan is to have the law dr»»»

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Iceland will vote Saturday in a tight referendum on whether to reopen membership negotiations with the European Union. Reykjavik applied for EU membership in 2009, following a financial crisis that devastated its economy, but a eurosceptic government suspended the process in 2013. Icelanders go to »»»

A Russian drone strike triggered a major fire and explosions at a warehouse on the outskirts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv, forcing hundreds to evacuate the region, authorities said early Saturday.»»»

A Russian drone strike on a warehouse on the outskirts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Friday killed at least 27 people and forced hundreds to evacuate the region, Ukrainian authorities said Saturday. A Russian drone strike triggered a major fire and explosions at a warehouse on the outskirt»»»

Iran has become stronger while the US has exposed its weakness during the conflict in the Middle East, which is still far from over, experts have told RT on the day marking six months since Washington and Israel attacked the Islamic Republic. ‘US and Israel underestimated resilience of Iranians and»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has said the persistence of the Iran-US conflict continues to weigh on the global and domestic economies, with lingering effects on economic activity, foreign investment, and domestic inflation. The CBE added in its recently issued Monetary Policy Report (MPR) that r»»»

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»»»

A day after meeting with ministers and senior Socialist Party officials, Prime Minister Edi Rama is set to convene the Tirana branch of the Socialist Party on Saturday, amid growing political uncertainty surrounding the capital’s municipality. The meeting comes one day after Tirana Mayor Erion Veli»»»

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»»»

Tunis, Aug. 29 (TAP)- The weather on Saturday is slightly cloudy, growing densely cloudy during the afternoon in the northwest and the centre with rain expected, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The rain will move to some...»»»

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Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti oil rose by $2.88 to $87.44 a barrel in Friday's trading, compared with $84.56 a barrel in Thursday's trading, according to the price announced by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). In global markets, Brent crude futures fell 39 cents to settle at $89.31 a barrel, »»»

Kyrgyz athlete Sezim Zhumanazarova won a bronze medal at the International Wrestling Tournament in Poland. The Greco-Roman Wrestling Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. She competed in the 59-kilogram weight class. Zhumanazarova started the competition with a victory over athletes from Pola»»»

The routes of several public transport lines have been changed in Bishkek due to a temporary restriction on traffic along Zhusuр Abdrakhmanov Street between Chui Avenue and Zhumabek Street, the City Hall reported. The temporary changes affect routes No. 3, 4, 17, 21, 24, 30, 50, 77 and 226. The Cit»»»

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»»»

MOSCOW: Three ​people have been killed and ‌nine ‌injured ​in ‌a ⁠Ukrainian ​drone attack ⁠in the Russian Belgorod ⁠region, ‌local ‌authorities ​said ‌on their ‌Telegram channel. Three of ‌the injured are in ⁠a ⁠serious condition, the authorities said.»»»

A new building of the Sultanbekov school for 150 students has been built in the village of Ak-Zhar in Talas district. The Ministry of Construction announced. Construction and installation work was carried out under the supervision of the Department of Housing and Civil Construction and was financed»»»

Dubai Police has organised a series of traffic safety training sessions for more than 140 security guards working across 35 schools in Dubai. The sessions aimed to help security guards manage traffic more effectively around school premises and improve the safety of students during busy drop-off and»»»

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Félix Tshisekedi calls for a national dialogue to ease tensions, while excluding M23 rebels from taking part, as the government plans to suspend 11 public universities in rebel-controlled areas. Meanwhile, in Ghana, 23 people, including 11 children, ha»»»

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»»»

Norway is mourning King Harald V after the country's longest-serving monarch died at the age of 89, with tributes pouring in from across Europe. His death paves the way for Crown Prince Haakon to become king, as the royal family faces renewed scrutiny over Crown Princess Mette-Marit's reported past»»»

New York, USA: The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) said around 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said that six months after the conflict began, up to 400 ships carrying around 6,000 seafarers remained unable to depart the»»»

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Islamic Republic would not compromise on the country’s security, stressing that Iranian forces will fight fire with fire. Speaking at a consultative meeting with participants of the 40th International Islamic Unity Conference, Araghchi referred to the»»»

Muscat: Six people were killed and 18 others injured in a major road accident in Oman’s Wilayat of Samail on Friday night, with eight of the injured in critical condition, the Royal Oman Police said on Saturday. The collision involved a truck and several vehicles on Sultan Thuwaini bin Said Road in»»»

New Delhi, India: India is stepping up monitoring of its Himalayan regions bordering China and Nepal, days after deadly floods apparently triggered by a glacial collapse, authorities said Saturday. The US Geological Survey said the disaster on Wednesday on the Tibet-Nepal border was caused by a gla»»»

A new park has been opened on the banks of Ak-Buura River in Osh, the City Hall of the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan reported. The new 15-hectare recreational park is the largest and most modern in the city. Its grounds have been landscaped and decorated with various flowers. The park also has aes»»»

The Bishkek Emergency Medicine Center is set for its largest fleet upgrade to date, the center’s head, Egor Borisov, posted on social media. Social media users had suggested that people should avoid getting sick in the coming days because «all of Bishkek’s ambulances are standing in the square.» «N»»»

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»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s office market is evolving beyond traditional workplaces, with flexible space emerging as part of a broader ecosystem shaped by demand for regional headquarters, tight Grade A supply and changing tenant needs. From multinational corporations establishing operations in the King»»»

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»»»

Abidjan, Niger: Gunfire and explosions were heard on Saturday morning in Niger's capital, Niamey, including around a military base near the city's airport, which has been attacked twice this year. Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist violen»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s office market is evolving beyond traditional workplaces, with flexible space emerging as part of a broader ecosystem shaped by demand for regional headquarters, tight Grade A supply and changing tenant needs. From multinational corporations establishing operations in the King»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday he would mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks at the Pentagon -- but angrily denied skipping a memorial in New York because of a row over a speech. The New York Times reported that Trump originally intended to commemorate the»»»

A four-member Australian Malayali family of Ponnani origin is among those reported missing following devastating floods and flash floods in Nepal. Sreedharan Iyer, 54, his wife Lakshmi Sreedharan Iyer, 49, and their children Rishab Sreedharan Iyer, 23, and Rudra Sreedharan Iyer, 20, were on a pilgr»»»

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»»»

The Russian armed forces have carried out strikes targeting the Fim Service transport and logistics center in the settlement of Chaiky near Kiev, where components for long-range Flamingo cruise missiles were stored, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. The Russian armed forces have also s»»»

Good news has emerged about the Hungarian fighter pilot who was forced to eject from his Gripen after the aircraft suffered a technical failure during a military exercise near Szolnok. The 51-year-old major has been discharged from hospital and will continue his recovery at home. Hungarian Defence »»»

DUBAI: Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars” looks every bit the kind of post-apocalyptic epic you would expect from the filmmaker behind “Blade Runner” and “Alien.” The landscapes are beautifully photographed; the abandoned world has an eerie stillness and there is an impressive sense of scale to everyth»»»

A brown bear caused damage to an apiary in the land of the village of Sini Vrah, Asenovgrad Municipality, the Municipal Administration said on Saturday. The beehives are located in Chotrova Mahala, at an altitude of 1,250 metres. The apiary is enclosed by a wooden fence with concrete posts and rail»»»

Los Angeles, USA: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday to begin the process of establishing the first US Space Academy. "Given the rapid growth of the US Space Force and commercial space industry, and the expansion of our ambitions »»»

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Dubai: Parents making a final dash for school bags, uniforms, stationery and electronics before classrooms reopen on Monday are being urged to look beyond eye-catching discounts, with Dubai consumer protection officials stepping up scrutiny of prices and promotions during one of the busiest shoppin»»»

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»»»

Kinshasa, Congo: At dawn, dozens of passengers crowded along dusty tracks to board the only urban rail link serving downtown Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo's congested capital. Recently brought back into service after nearly 15 years out of operation, the sky-blue train sporting the nat»»»

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»»»