An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified/unknown projectile about 9 nautical miles northeast of Ash Shishah, Oman, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported early on Tuesday. The impact damaged the engine room, disabling the vessel, UKMTO advisory/warning (referenced as Warning 120-26) s»»»

Beijing: King Abdullah II of Jordan and Chinese President Xi Jinping underlined Monday the importance of achieving overall de-escalation and stability in the Middle East. The two sides held talks in Beijing to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues of shared concern, with King Abdullah und»»»

PARIS: The Ministry of Culture announced the establishment of a Saudi cultural center in Paris on the sidelines of the visit of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the France. The center will serve as a platform for promoting Saudi culture and highlighting its historical depth and creative diversit»»»

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 »»»

RIYADH: In January, a fantastical scene took place between the valleys of AlUla: French highliners dotted the sky in a suspenseful performance, while Compagnie de Chaillot acrobats and children from the AlUla community down below moved together, building on the idea of transcendence. This was a per»»»

CAIRO: Authorities in eastern Libya said they executed 10 people after their conviction by military courts on terrorism-related charges. The executions, announced Sunday, triggered condemnations by rights groups in the North African country that is divided between rival administrations, each backed»»»

HAMBURG: A German court on Monday convicted two siblings of money laundering over the illegal sale of ancient Egyptian artefacts, and ordered the confiscation of 32 million euros ($37 million). The brother and sister, who were not identified, were also hit with hefty fines in the case related to th»»»

The Supreme Court of the United States is seen in June. The court ruled Monday that President Donald Trump and his administration can start carrying out part of an executive order to restrict mail-in voting. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday »»»

ROME: A new documentary called “NAZA” from the same directors as the Oscar-winning Israeli-Palestinian production “No Other Land” will premiere at the Venice Film Festival next month, organizers said on Monday. The film, which will be in competition for the Golden Lion award, is about “the systems »»»

An oil tanker ​was struck by an unidentified projectile and disabled about ‌9 ‌nautical ​miles northeast ‌of ⁠Oman’s ​Ash Shishah, ⁠the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said ⁠on Tuesday. The ‌strike ‌damaged ​the ‌vessel’s ‌engine room, while its crew were reported ‌safe, UKMTO said in ⁠an »»»

ALULA: Villa Hegra, the first joint Saudi-French cultural institution, has expanded its programming in 2026 with new residencies in scriptwriting and tableware design. Villa Hegra was officially launched in October 2025 in AlUla and was inaugurated by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud, mi»»»

Hormuz vessel traffic holds "steady". That count, however, may also mask an undersireable situation: a weaker flow of oil through the chokepoint. MarineTraffic’s latest weekly snapshot (posted August 24, 2026) shows vessel crossings through two critical Middle East chokepoints — the Strait of Hormu»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia will cooperate with Indonesia to step up preventive and early firefighting measures to cope with the El Nino phenomenon, Malaysian Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup said on Monday. The issue of transboundary haze currently affecti»»»

Former Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan., middle, greets U.S. Ambassador-designate to Japan and former Sen. Howard Baker, R-Tenn., right, and Baker's wife, former Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker, R-Kan., left, in 2001. Nancy Kassebaum Baker, who served three terms in the U.S. Senate, died Friday. File Photo by Chri»»»

For secondary students, a self-development programme will help them identify their interests and abilities, select suitable educational specialisations, plan for the future and prepare for university and the labour market. The ministry is also introducing self-learning materials for secondary stude»»»

Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail, leisure, and lifestyle destination, has launched its back-to-school campaign, Festival Academy, transforming the retail and leisure destination into an interactive learning and entertainment hub for children and families. Running until September 12 under »»»

QNA Doha 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 intends to strengthen parental involvement in children’s lives and reinforce th»»»

Tribune News Network Doha HOPE Qatar Centre for Persons with Disabilities successfully concluded its two-month-long “Echoes of Abilities” Summer Camp 2026 with a vibrant and memorable Grand Finale on August 22. The celebration brought together students, parents, staff, volunteers and distinguished »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a large-scale ophthalmology and anti-blindness campaign in Niger aimed at giving the most vulnerable populations better access to specialised ophthalmology services. Being implemented by Niger’s National Eye Health Programme (»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha, has published a pioneering clinical study showing that oral diseases are highly prevalent among elite national-team footballers and may be linked to pain and an increased risk of injury on the pitch. Conducted duri»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has unveiled its “Good to be Back” campaign as summer draws to a close and everyone settles back into work and school routines. The curated portfolio of exclusive offers is crafted to help individuals and families recon»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a package of economic empowerment projects in Niger to help low-income families and vulnerable groups improve their livelihoods and achieve greater self-reliance. The projects aim to move beyond»»»

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

QNA Doha Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi inaugurated the “Sard” platform to monitor news and events and all that is published on social media platforms in a variety of languages. The move helps strengthen the monitoring and unpacking of develo»»»

QNA Ulaanbaatar Represented by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), the State of Qatar is participating in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which is taking place in Mongolia’s capital city»»»

QNA Doha The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Social Protection and Rehabilitation Centre (Aman) to support the Rehabilitation Programme for Victims of Violence and Family Breakdown, and the Support Programme for Children with Disabilities who are Vi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education has announced the opening of registration for the 2027 edition of its Akhlaquna initiative. Applications can be submitted on www.akhlaquna.qa and will be accepted until December 17, 2026. This year’s edition welcomes entries»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) is stepping up efforts to develop curricula that equip students with knowledge, life skills and future-ready competencies, while strengthening their national identity and Islamic values, said Director of the Curriculum and Learning Res»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Aspire Zone Foundation has announced that registration for the first edition of “Run the Dome” has reached full capacity. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29, 2026, inside the Aspire Dome following strong interest and participation»»»

Minister of Public Health His Excellency Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud met with Director-General of the Gulf Health Council Sulaiman Saleh Al Dakhil during his visit to Qatar on Monday. The meeting explored ways to further strengthen cooperation between Qatar and the Gulf Health Council, while als»»»

Washington, Aug. 24 (SANA) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday formally announced the rescission of Syria’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism after the legally mandated congressional review process concluded without objection, saying the move removes the last major barriers to pri»»»

PARIS: Saudi-French economic ties are evolving from a relationship centered largely on French investment in the Kingdom into an increasingly reciprocal partnership, as Saudi capital and expertise find new opportunities in France. The transformation comes as the two countries mark a century of diplo»»»

RIYADH: On Friday, much of the talk in Saudi football was about the apparent return of Al-Ittihad’s fighting spirit. A 1-0 away win against Al-Qadsiah, despite playing half the match with 10 men, was unexpected even among the Tigers fans. The victory rekindled their hopes after a 1-1 home draw in t»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces struck the historic Abu Salim Mosque in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza, on Monday, Palestinian media reported, destroying what is regarded as one of the territory’s oldest mosques. Several Palestinians were reportedly injured in the attack. Video shared by news outlets and socia»»»

PARIS: Saudi Arabia and France called for a negotiated solution on Iran, the restoration of unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and renewed efforts toward Palestinian statehood as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron laid out a broad joint vision fo»»»

Nevada Attorney General Michelle Briggs filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday over its plan to reduce water use from the Colorado River. File Photo by Bob Strong/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Nevada Attorney General Michelle Briggs filed a lawsuit against the Trump admin»»»

Poland’s warehouse market entered a new phase in the first half of 2026, with net demand rising 58% y/y and vacancies falling to 6.3%. Tenants leased 3.51 million square meters, the second-highest first-half total on record, with new leases and expansions accounting for 60% of activity. Meanwhile, »»»

A residential tower more than 130 meters tall is planned opposite Katowice’s Spodek arena, potentially reshaping the city’s skyline. MTX Development is behind the project at 1 Chorzowska Street, with Konior Studio responsible for the design. Earlier concepts suggested 32–37 floors, 305–320 apartmen»»»

A property sale can fall through even after a buyer and seller agree on the price if the bank values the property at a lower amount. With mortgage-financed purchases, banks base lending limits on the value they accept as collateral, not simply the agreed transaction price. For example, if a home co»»»

Poland has signed a framework agreement for the procurement of several thousand Piorun man-portable air-defense systems for the armed forces of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Norway. More than 80% of the systems are expected to go to the Polish military. The agreement, signed at Mesko’s plant in Ska»»»

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

Damascus, Aug. 24 (SANA) Syria welcomed the United States’ decision to formally remove it from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, expressing appreciation for a step it said marked a significant shift and inaugurated a new chapter in its international relations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs»»»

PARIS: Saudi Arabia and France reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their partnership on the development of AlUla during a ministerial committee meeting in Paris on Monday. The Saudi-French Joint Ministerial Committee on AlUla was co-chaired by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Saudi ministe»»»

PARIS: For French companies looking at Saudi Arabia, the investment proposition is increasingly extending beyond access to the Kingdom’s domestic market. Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a manufacturing, technology and logistics base from which international companies can serve markets across »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, in October 2025 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. Trump said Monday on social media that he will impose more 50% tariffs on Canada starting Jan. 1. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | Licens»»»

PARIS: The economic relationship between Saudi Arabia and France is entering a new phase, with French investment expanding beyond its traditional strengths in energy and industry into artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, culture, creative industries and mining. The shift reflects the wi»»»

Aug. 24 (UPI) -- About 42,000 people in the Reno, Nev., area were ordered to evacuate from their homes on Monday as firefighters battled a wildfire on the Sierra Nevada foothills. The Hawk Fire burned more than 15,000 acres as it drew closer to the northern edge of Reno. Fire officials said Monday »»»

RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Al-Budaiwi received Maria Luisa Fantappie, head of the Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa program at the Institute of International Affairs, at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, the two si»»»

RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Al-Budaiwi received Maria Luisa Fantappie, head of the Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa program at the Institute of International Affairs, at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, the two si»»»

RAMALLAH: Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa briefed Cabinet members on political contacts and international efforts to halt the crimes of the occupation and terrorist settlers’ gangs and provide international protection for the Palestinian people. The Cabinet, during its weekly session on Monday, war»»»