Dubai: For six months, Iran has possessed one weapon Washington could not easily neutralise: The ability to make the world pay for the war by choking the Strait of Hormuz. Now that weapon may be losing some of its power. Goldman Sachs estimates cited by CNN show Gulf oil flows have rebounded from 5»»»

Dubai: Banque Misr’s branches in the UAE will continue to conduct all their operations normally, the UAE and Egyptian central banks said on Sunday, following a US Treasury decision concerning the lender’s UAE branches. The Central Bank of the UAE and the Central Bank of Egypt affirmed their full an»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Lebanon HE Joseph Aoun discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them. This came during a telephone call His Highness received from the Lebanese president. During the call, the Lebanese pre»»»

LONDON: Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank took over an EU-funded public park used by Palestinian residents of Kafr Ni’ma village, west of Ramallah, and installed an iron gate at its entrance on Sunday. Raafat Khalifa, the head of the village council, said the 2500-sq.-meter area was develo»»»

Abu Dhabi: Rare photographs, historical documents and traditional weapons are offering visitors to the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 a look back at the UAE’s long connection with hunting, falconry, horse racing and camel racing. The National Archives and Li»»»

1 of 5 | The SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope for NASA from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo Aug. 30 (UPI) -- NASA used SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket to launch the Nancy Grace Roman S»»»

Washington, United States: NASA launched its new flagship space telescope on Sunday, embarking on a multi-year mission to create an unprecedented map of the cosmos and shed light on some of the biggest mysteries in physics. Designed to take a panoramic view of the vast reaches of space, the Roman S»»»

Russia maintains its openness to negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Turkiye, but there are no preconditions for them yet, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "We maintain our openness to such negotiations... Unfortunately, we cannot acknowledge the existence of any precondi»»»

A 64-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing two young men during an altercation in Debrecen in the early hours of Saturday morning, Hungarian police said. Stabbing in Debrecen The incident happened on Múzeum Street at around 3 AM on 29 August, when police received a report that two»»»

Dubai: Customs officers at Kuwait International Airport have arrested a French visitor arriving from London after allegedly finding 1,603 sheets of paper soaked in a narcotic substance in his luggage, authorities said. The seizure was made at Terminal 4, where customs officers stopped the French na»»»

Muscat: Total electricity production in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 8.5 percent through the end of July, reaching 31,732.5 gigawatt-hours compared to 30,354.6 gigawatt-hours during the same period last year. Data issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) showed that Musc»»»

Damascus, Aug. 30 (SANA) The 63rd Damascus International Fair continued Sunday at Damascus Fairgrounds, marking its fifth day amid a strong turnout and a high level of readiness by service, security and medical teams to ensure smooth movement and visitor safety. Saturday, the first day the Fair ope»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from President of the Republic of Lebanon HE General Joseph Aoun. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them. In this regard, HE the Lebane»»»

LONDON: Saudi Arabia and the Syrian Arab Republic signed an agreement on Sunday to expand cooperation between state broadcasting organizations. Under the agreement, the two sides will exchange radio and television content in areas of shared interest, including culture, education, science, entertain»»»

Tunis, August 30 (TAP) - Thunderstorms and scattered showers are expected Sunday night in western-northern and midland regions, gradually reaching eastern regions. Heavy rainfall is expected in Siliana, Kef and Kasserine with local hailstorms and...»»»

Consular services for Albanians at home and abroad are set to enter a new digital phase, with Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs preparing to launch a Virtual Diplomatic Presence, a single digital platform designed to provide information and consular services even in countries where »»»

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new bridge from Sheikh Rashid Road to 2nd December Street, Dubai Media Office tweeted on Sunday. The 1,000-metre bridge includes two traffic lanes with a capacity of up to around 3,000 vehicles per hour. The project will help improve traffic »»»

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced that the interchange connecting Khalifa City and Zayed City over the E20 has reopened in time for the school year. A significant portion of the highway from and to Abu Dhabi City will have two additional lanes accessible to motorist»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has launched the "Meshka" digital services application as a unified online platform that enables the public to access a wide diversity of religious and guidance services through a modern and user-friendly experience. In a statement Sunday,»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an informal meeting in Bishkek together with First Ladies Aigul Japarova and Peng Liyuan, the presidential press service reported. During dinner, the two leaders discussed current issues of Kyrgyzstan — China cooperation an»»»

Gunfire and explosions have been reported in Niger, as mutinying soldiers attempted to storm the presidential palace in the capital, Niamey, in a challenge to the ruling junta. The government said it had regained control after hours of fighting on Saturday. Léo Paichard and Nick Rushworth report.»»»

On April 18 and May 2 next year, France will vote to elect a new president to replace Emmanuel Macron. The outgoing president, who has served two terms, cannot run again, while the latest opinion polls are predicting a victory for Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Rally. Although the election»»»

Nepalese authorities announced on Sunday that the provisional death toll from the devastating floods had risen to more than 730, with nearly 2,500 people still missing.Among the thousands of people missing is the husband of a 22-year-old woman, who is still waiting for him to return. Like tens of t»»»

Icelanders voted to reject reopening EU membership talks, official results showed Sunday, dealing a blow to the government's push to join the bloc and handing a win to those who argued the country's prized fishing waters were too important to risk. The results will disappoint Brussels, which h»»»

RIYADH: Yemen’s armed forces have transformed their ability to confront the Houthis, coordinating their response across multiple fronts and overturning the Iran-backed militia’s assumptions about how government forces would react to renewed attacks, according to the military’s newly appointed spoke»»»

Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh has arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit. At Manas International Airport, he was welcomed by Cabinet Chairman of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev. Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh will participate in the high-level meeting in the SCO Plus format, as well as the openi»»»

Google redesignated Lake Ontario as "Lake America" on maps seen by US users on Sunday after US President Donald Trump announced he was renaming the body of water, with a Canadian official slamming the cross-border tensions as "absolutely backwards." People in Canada will still see Lake Ontario, the»»»

The most decorated wrestler in Olympic history, five-time Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling champion Mijaín López Núñez, arrived in Kyrgyzstan. He came to Kyrgyzstan as an honorary guest of the World Alysh Federation for the World Nomad Games. In 2024, the Cuban wrestler won gold at the Paris Olympics »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady of China Peng Liyuan were ceremonially welcomed at Manas International Airport on August 30. Ahead of the Chinese delegation’s arrival, the national flags of Kyrgyzstan and China were displayed at the airport, a red carpet was rolled out, and an honor gua»»»

The Pirogovo logistics hub region, used for storing dual-use goods such as UAV components, in the Kiev region was hit, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. The Russian military continued conducting group strikes throughout the day against Ukrainian defense industry enterprises and logistics»»»

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 organised the 'Palestine Loves the UAE' event in the Gaza Strip, with broad participation from dignitaries and prominent community figures, in an atmosphere combining Palestinian heritage, art, music and entertainment. The event expressed feelings of affection and grat»»»

LONDON: Syria will reopen its embassy in the Libyan city of Tripoli this week after 14 years of closure. Asaad Al-Shaibani, foreign minister of the Syrian Arab Republic, met Libya’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Taher Al-Baour on Sunday. The Libyan ministry said the two sides discussed procedu»»»

JEDDAH: Riyadh Air has celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of Saudi women aircraft maintenance engineers, marking a milestone in efforts to develop national talent in a key technical field, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ceremony, held at the airline’s headquarters in the presence o»»»

The first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee, established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, will be held in İstanbul on 31 August 2026, with the participation of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic »»»

A resident tries to salvage belongings among damaged homes following flash floods along the banks of Trishuli River, in Dhading district, Nepal, on Sunday. Photo by Narendra Shrestha/EPA Aug. 30 (UPI) -- The death toll from last week's flash floods in Nepal rose to nearly 800 Sunday as rescuers rac»»»

Manila: Tarlac province in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines has been placed under a state of calamity due to continuous heavy rain and widespread flooding caused by the southwest monsoon, Governor Christian Yap announced on Sunday. The declaration allows local authorities to access emerg»»»

Dubai: For many families raising neurodivergent children, navigating everyday life can present challenges that often go unnoticed by others. From crowded public spaces to long queues and travel-related stress, simple daily activities can require careful planning and extra support. In the UAE, howev»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Bishkek on a state visit at the invitation of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. At Manas International Airport, Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, were welcomed by President Sadyr Japarov and First Lady Aigul Japarova. During his state visit, Xi Jinping »»»

LONDON: The Israeli army demolished a care home for the elderly in southern Lebanon on Saturday and carried out additional strikes and demolitions across the border region, Lebanese media reported. The social care home was in the town of Houla in the Marjayoun district, according to Lebanon’s state»»»

UNITED STATES: US ​President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US ‌Strategic ‌Petroleum ​Reserve ‌will ⁠be ​filled with oil ⁠from Venezuela, after he announced an ⁠unprecedented US push ‌to ‌take ​control ‌of ‌a fifth of the country’s vast ‌oil reserves. Trump said in a ⁠social media ⁠post Sunda»»»

New York: As the US and Israel relentlessly bombed Iran in the opening days of war, the most dramatic predictions of the conflict’s toll were unsparing: surging oil prices, worldwide recession and economic catastrophe. But six months into the conflict, the direst predictions haven’t come true even »»»

Girne Kepuveia, Cyprus: A passenger ferry that capsized off Northern Cyprus on Sunday has "completely sunk to a depth of 514 metres", a local official said, after another official said seven people had died. Erhan Arikli, transport minister for the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cypru»»»

DOHA: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education HE Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi launched the 'First Step' initiative, in cooperation with 'Rafeeq' company, as part of the 'Back to Schools' campaign for the academic year 2026-2027, during a field visit to Al-Rashad Model Sch»»»

UNITED STATES: US ​President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US ‌Strategic ‌Petroleum ​Reserve ‌will ⁠be ​filled with oil ⁠from Venezuela, after he announced an ⁠unprecedented US push ‌to ‌take ​control ‌of ‌a fifth of the country’s vast ‌oil reserves. Trump said in a ⁠social media ⁠post Sunda»»»

ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s National Portal for Hobbies, Hawi, has surpassed 111,000 registered members as organized hobby communities continue to expand rapidly across the Kingdom. An initiative of the Quality of Life Program, the platform has now registered 111,167 members, 3,533 hobby clubs, and 4,»»»

Heading off on holiday? Passport: check. Suitcase: check. Home prepared for your grand disappearance? That’s the bit Ajman Police would rather you didn’t forget. As part of its Safe & Secure Summer campaign, Ajman Police is reminding residents that keeping your home safe before travelling takes mor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has reminded students and families of key safety measures to follow while travelling to and from school, stressing that ensuring students’ safety is a shared responsibility. As part of its back-to-school safety awareness campaign, the Ministry urged stude»»»

Tripoli, Aug. 30 (SANA) Syria and Libya signed an agreement on Sunday to strengthen bilateral cooperation and update the framework governing the two countries’ Higher Joint Committee. The agreement was signed by Foreign Minister and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Libya’s Acting Foreign Mi»»»

MAKKAH: The Holy Qur’an Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah is showcasing a rare Qur’anic manuscript: a page from a Qur’an dating to the third century AH, corresponding to the ninth century CE. The historic artifact documents an early stage of Qur’anic manuscript production. The displaye»»»

Damascus, Aug. 30 (SANA) Syria and Poland held their first political consultations in Damascus on Sunday, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral relations and coordinate on regional and international issues of common interest. The talks brought together Sally Shobat, director of the Europe Departm»»»