Kerala intensified rescue and relief operations on Monday as the death toll from days of torrential rain and flooding rose to 15, even as authorities said the overall situation was gradually coming under control in most parts of the state despite forecasts of more heavy rain. More than 11,000 peopl»»»

The US military is asking its troops for new ideas for pressuring Iran, CNN reported on Monday, citing an email by a US Central Command (CENTCOM) intelligence officer. “We are looking for new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran,” the officer wrote in a message sent Wednesda»»»

A warehouse east of Moscow belonging to Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, was set ablaze after being struck by Ukrainian drones overnight, the second such attack in two days. File photo by Stringer/EPA Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A warehouse east of Moscow belonging to Russia's largest online reta»»»

Dubai: Nine months after winning Dh100,000 in The UAE Lottery's Lucky Day Draw, Abdul Salam Muhammad Ashraf, Pakistani expat, is reflecting on how his win helped him support his family during some of their most important moments. A 55-year-old limousine chauffeur from Sahiwal, Abdul Salam won the D»»»

MedLife, Romania’s largest private healthcare network, has announced the rebranding of its SWEAT fitness network, which will operate under the new Level Up identity, and the opening of a new location in Bucharest’s Vitan area following an investment of approximately EUR 500,000. The move marks the »»»

Cuba's ​electricity grid collapsed late on Sunday, the state-owned ​grid operator said, plunging the island into darkness. The country has faced a series of total collapses of its electricity grid since the US imposed an energy embargo that halted regular deliveries of fuel for power stat»»»

At least 600 buildings have been destroyed in wildfires in the US state of Washington. One of 15 fires currently burning tore through the state's second-largest city Spokane. A number of unfavourable weather conditions have made this summer's fire season in the state particularly strong, with over »»»

In Brazil, President Lula has officially kicked off his re-election campaign, seeking a fourth term in October's vote. While recent polling puts him ahead of far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, after decades on the political stage, he now faces a battle against voter fatigue. It's a campaign cent»»»

Dubai: With schools in the UAE set to reopen later this month, families returning from summer holidays are facing some of the highest airfares of the season on routes from India, prompting many travellers to rethink how they book their journeys home. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Chequ»»»

Dubai: Any applicant can now establish or continue a Prescribed Company in the Dubai International Financial Centre following changes to the regulations governing its equivalent of special purpose vehicles. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The updated Prescribed Company»»»

Dubai: Small businesses in the UAE that qualify for Small Business Relief must still file their Corporate Tax returns on time, even if they are treated as having no taxable income under the relief, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app»»»

Israel has conveyed concerns to the United States on a Gaza plan hailed by President Donald Trump after Hamas said it had agreed on disarmament, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Monday. Israel's official reaction comes after it killed at least 18 Palestinians over the weekend in the »»»

Romanian authorities are seeking voluntary reductions in electricity consumption from large industrial users as exceptionally low Danube flows constrain domestic generation, threaten the continued operation of Unit 2 at the Cernavodă nuclear power plant and increase Romania’s reliance on electricit»»»

The Customs Agency, in cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bulgaria, seized 12 containers containing goods worth more than USD 2 million at the end of July, the agency said. The seized goods include more than 3,800 technical lithium-ion modular units, fastening compon»»»

Jos, Nigeria: Gunmen kidnapped at least 52 people, including children, in a weekend attack on a village and military base in northwest Nigeria's Zamfara state, local sources told AFP on Monday. Kidnappings have become a major source of income for armed groups in Nigeria, including jihadists in the »»»

Kyrgyz scientist Askar Abdukadyrov has published a study that may be linked to solving one of the key challenges of controlled nuclear fusion — plasma instability in tokamak-type reactors. «Controlled nuclear fusion is considered an almost inexhaustible source of energy. One of the most promising d»»»

U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa said Monday he is encouraged that U.S.-sponsored talks between Lebanon and Israel remain ongoing in Rome, as he hoped the talks would reach a successful outcome. "A great deal of technical work remains to ensure civilian safety on the ground," Issa posted on t»»»

In tonight's edition: Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is in hospital after collapsing in court, raising fresh concerns over the treatment of political opponents. Also, Ghana proposes sweeping constitutional reforms that could reshape its political landscape. Meanwhile, Benin steps up its ca»»»

The Sudanese army struck a traditional court in a Rapid Support Forces-held village in North Darfur with drones on Sunday, killing 35 people, a rights group said. Emergency Lawyers said the attack hit Garra al Zawaya as civilians gathered for local court hearings, wounding several others during the»»»

For years, the distribution of rainfall across the Carpathian Basin has become ever more extreme. Experts have long warned that there is no sign of any reversal in the trend, and that the climate crisis will only deepen the drying-out of the region. Yet the previous government did nothing to addres»»»

Brussels: The European Union's new artificial intelligence transparency rules have entered into force, requiring companies to clearly label AI-generated content, including deepfakes, to help users distinguish between authentic and synthetic material. Under the new rules, companies operating AI syst»»»

Egypt plans to launch a dedicated investment fund for Egyptians living abroad next year, offering investment instruments with competitive returns and simplified subscription procedures, Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said on Saturday. Speaking at the seventh annual Egyptians Abroad Conference, »»»

KamelPay, a UAE-born fintech offering payroll and business payment solutions, has received Stored Value Facilities (SVF) and Retail Payment Services (RPS) licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), marking a significant regulatory milestone in the company's growth and strengthening its posi»»»

The UAE's financial system has earned its reputation on fundamentals. Payments clear reliably, capital moves at scale, and the banking infrastructure that underpins trade and investment across the region is deep, liquid, and trusted. Digital finance is not a challenge to those foundations. It is an»»»

Breastfeeding is not only one of the most effective measures for protecting children’s health but also an investment in the future of Kyrgyzstan, the Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication said, citing UNICEF. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund, supporting mother»»»

WELLINGTON: The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language. The country’s international code will change from NRU to NRO and its people will be known as dei-Naoero instead of Na»»»

A Palestinian doctor known as the “doctor of the poor” says he suffered medical neglect, overcrowding and physical abuse while held in Israel’s Ofer prison, according to a new report by Haaretz. Mazen Rantisi often waives consultation fees for low-income Palestinians. He was arrested at home on Jun»»»

LONDON: Wales on Monday became the first nation to publicly withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid over his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup. The Football Association of Wales issued a statement citing “failures in good governance, process, leadership,»»»

TOKYO: Residents in Japan’s quake-hit southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto put out heaps of debris for collection and the prime minister visited as the region baked under intense heat. The heat and a lack of water supplies have added to the challenges in the severely damaged areas where Prime Minist»»»

Sharjah: Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has become the first hotel in the emirate to operate a biodigester, introducing technology that converts food waste into reusable water while reducing landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions in a move that supports Sharjah’s sustainable tourism ambitions. The»»»

Gaza: Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, delivering 1,056 tonnes of relief supplies aboard 74 trucks as part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people. The convoys carried food supplies, shelter m»»»

Russian ​top online retailer Wildberries said on Monday that a Ukrainian drone attack on ​one of ‌its warehouses ⁠in the Vladimir region had caused ‌a fire to break out. The company, known as the country's Amazon, has been targeted several times by Ukrainian drones over the last few weeks. Russian »»»

The death toll from a mass rush of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week reached at least 72 on Sunday, as five more bodies were found along the North African coast, officials said. Moroccan authorities meanwhile report 11 deaths. Around 60,000 people crossed into Ceuta »»»

OVERVIEW Monday’s media coverage focuses on the upcoming October 25 presidential election, with attention centred on possible candidates, divisions on the right and the shortened campaign period. Economic coverage highlights EU funding, planned changes to the pension and minimum-wage systems, while»»»

South-West University in Blagoevgrad has 550 international students during the 2025/26 academic year, including 120 from EU countries, the university told BTA. Students come from 17 countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa and study in fields such as education, humanities, social sciences, busines»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Monday with the Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the State of Qatar, HE Faisal Ali Ibrahim, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE Secretary-General of the Minis»»»

Cairo, Egypt: Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy discussed during a phone call with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein the tense regional situation and ways to achieve security and stability in the region A statement issued by the Arab League Monday said that, during the call, the tw»»»

Construction of a railway to Cholpon-Ata will begin in 2027. Azamat Sakiev, general director of the state enterprise Kyrgyz Temir Zholu, said on Birinchi Radio. According to him, grant funds have been secured for a feasibility study. «We will soon begin implementing the feasibility study and study »»»

The travel time on Bishkek—Balykchy railway route is planned to be slightly reduced. Azamat Sakiev, director general of the state enterprise Kyrgyz Temir Zholu, said on Birinchi Radio. According to him, alongside railway construction, significant attention is being paid to promoting passenger rail »»»

President Joseph Aoun on Monday urged the judiciary to issue a long-awaited indictment over the 2020 Beirut port blast, on the eve of the catastrophe's sixth anniversary. "The issuing of the indictment by the investigating judge has become a necessity that can no longer be delayed," Aoun said in a »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European leaders categorically deny the possibility of Ukraine's accession to the EU, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Monday. "Despite the lavish speeches of European bureaucrats about Ukraine's accession to the European Union 'in a bright future,' in inter»»»

Romania's military has resumed an operation to carry out a controlled demolition of the Prajoaia rock formation in order to divert more water from the Danube to the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), local news media reported. After an initial attempt to completely destroy the rock formation on S»»»

The hydrological situation in the Bulgarian section of the Danube River remains complicated due to persistently low water levels, the The Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of The Danube River said on Monday. As of August 3, 2026, the water level at the Ruse water gauge is minus 92 cm»»»

EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announced today that its securities brokerage division ranked first across five MENA markets in the first half of 2026, reinforcing its position as the region’s execution platform of choic»»»

Russia's Rassvet satellites, operated by Bureau 1440, now provide at least two communication windows of more than an hour each per day over Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian outlet Militarnyi, citing satellite communications expert Volodymyr Stepants, and cited by military analyst Rob Lee on Augu»»»

The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan is strengthening its oversight of waste recycling companies. Companies that fail to obtain licenses may be subject to administrative penalties. The ministry is working to license companies as part of its efforts to »»»

Spanish intelligence services have been mobilized to identify radicals who may have entered the autonomous city of Ceuta in North Africa along with the wave of illegal migrants, Spanish media reported, citing sources in the Interior Ministry. As the publication notes, seven kilometers from Ceuta li»»»

The first seven months of 2026 were prolific for the segment of corporate financings approved for the development of residential projects, with a total volume estimated at over half a billion euros, according to an analysis by real estate consultancy SVN Romania, based on public data and informatio»»»

Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Myanmar's detained and ousted democratically elected leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross resident representative in Myanmar on Monday morning, the junta-controlled President's Office said. Myanmar's Presidential Press and Information Bur»»»

A UAE-based research project is exploring how highly concentrated saltwater produced by desalination plants can be transformed from a waste product into a valuable resource, supporting sustainability, industry and environmental protection. Known as brine, the salty water left behind after the desal»»»