Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Governmental Media Office in Gaza: Israeli occupation committed 4,379 violations since the ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025 24-08-»»»

Health and family are the top priorities Romanians want to protect, but most would not have the money they believe they would need in an emergency. Some 45% estimate they would need at least RON 20,000 to cope with an accident, illness, or other unexpected event, while 51% say they would have immed»»»

On Aug. 24, 79 A.D., thousands died and the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Italy. 1 of 9 | A snow-capped Mount Vesuvius looms over Naples, Italy, on January 18, 2013. On August 24, 79 A.D., thousands died and the Roman cities of Pompeii and »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has recorded strong performance in the development of its digital services ecosystem, continuing to enhance efficiency and service quality. The Department processed approximately 447,603 electronic requests during the first half of 2026, underscor»»»

Abu Dhabi: More than 1.45 million requests to attest commercial invoices and certificates of origin were submitted through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ electronic document attestation system during the first five months of 2026, ministry data show. The eDAS system handled 1,453,333 requests»»»

The Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA) expects to receive about 1,500 students who are being transferred from higher education institutions that failed to obtain state accreditation. KSMA informed 24.kg news agency. Only Kyrgyz citizens are eligible for transfer to the medical academy. Related new»»»

Doha, Qatar: The new Qatar Stars League season could hardly have offered a more encouraging start for its leading contenders with Al Sadd, Al Duhail, Al Gharafa and Al Rayyan all collecting three points while two other matches ended in entertaining draws. For defending champions Al Sadd, the openin»»»

Doha, Qatar: International yield-seekers and asset managers are assessing their Middle Eastern allocations as new macroeconomic data from Qatar demonstrates rising stability and investment momentum. According to the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Survey for the first quarter of 2026, jointly condu»»»

As part of a reform of medical education, 10,100 students from universities that failed to obtain state accreditation are to be transferred to accredited institutions, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan told 24.kg news agency. The ministry clarified that another 1,800 students enrolled in college»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the new academic year approaches, the Ministry of Public Health yesterday issued guidance on choosing and using school backpacks, highlighting the importance of selecting a bag that supports children’s posture and protects them from back and shoulder problems. The ministry said an u»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) kicked off the 2026/2027 year, enrolling 2,000 new and returning students, among whom 25 percent are Qatari nationals. As the country’s premier institution for applied learning, UDST enters this fresh chapter committed to driving»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov congratulated Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the people of Kazakhstan on the successful elections of deputies to the Kurultai. The press service of the head of state reported. In his congratulatory message, Sadyr Japarov expressed confidence that the new composition»»»

The largest Ferris wheel in Central Asia has been installed in Bishkek.The attraction was presented during Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev’s inspection of the ongoing reconstruction of the site. According to the municipality’s press service, the project includes a comprehensive renovation of the park, la»»»

A U.S. court has overturned a ban on issuing immigrant visas to citizens of 75 countries, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, Reuters reported. The judge ruled that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority by suspending visa issuance based on applicants’ nationality. »»»

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he believes actions taken by dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, including his involvement in mass protests and calls for an election, were misguided, as he publicly detailed their dispute for the first time. Zelensky also all»»»

The Mediterranean has spent the summer soaking up heat. That heat will comes back as rain this autumn. A lot of rain. With the hottest summer on record, the Mediterranean has absorbed record and sea temperatures are literally off the scale – climatologists have been forced to redraw the axes of the»»»

Dubai: Commuters travelling between Sharjah and Dubai faced a difficult Thursday morning rush on August 20, with Google Maps showing heavy congestion on E11 and E311, alongside several troublesome bottlenecks on roads feeding the main highways. One of the worst stretches was E11/Al Ittihad Road hea»»»

The Mediterranean has spent the summer soaking up heat. That heat will comes back as rain this autumn. A lot of rain. With the hottest summer on record, the Mediterranean has absorbed record and sea temperatures are literally off the scale – climatologists have been forced to redraw the axes of the»»»

The retrial of the criminal case against journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy has been scheduled for August 25 in Bishkek’s Leninsky District Court. Azattyk reported, citing one of her lawyers, Akynbek Nogoev. Previously, motions to suspend the trial and dismiss the case were rejected. On March 23, Bi»»»

The Mediterranean has spent the summer soaking up heat. That heat will comes back as rain this autumn. A lot of rain. With the hottest summer on record, the Mediterranean has absorbed record and sea temperatures are literally off the scale – climatologists have been forced to redraw the axes of the»»»

Around 8mn Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan over the past five years, the Taliban government's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said, in a meeting with foreign reporters on August 23.  The five-year-old Taliban administration in Kabul has faced an unprec»»»

A kite allegedly used to carry a Molotov cocktail from the Gaza Strip hangs on a tree in southern Israel on June 5, 2018. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday threatened a military response against Hamas as a new batch of kites landing in Israel has raised alarms. File Photo by Abir Sultan/E»»»

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India’s Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to Pakistan’s government Sunday regarding the health care of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. Khan has been in jail since 2023 and was sentenced late las»»»

KYIV, Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while fighting Russia, after a call by his former defense minister to organize a vote. As he fended off the political pressure, Zelensky announced a new dron»»»

PARIS: AG.AL was crowned the Esports World Cup 2026 Club champion and collected the tournament’s $7 million grand prize on Sunday, with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron attending the closing ceremony in Paris. Macron presented the trophy to AG.AL after the»»»

QNA DOHA Qatar is pressing ahead with a comprehensive programme to raise education quality, strengthen teaching practices and build a more inclusive, innovative and future-ready school system, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Maha Za»»»

Paris, France: Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres scored twice to claim a draw for Paris Saint-Germain as they started the defence of their French Ligue 1 title with a 2-2 draw at Rennes. Torres came off the bench for his Ligue 1 debut and opened his account for his new club weeks on from scori»»»

Some 10,000 people rallied in Stockholm on Sunday to demand stronger action on climate change, weeks before Sweden’s general election. Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined the rally, as organisers accused the government of weakening emissions policies and urged politicians to act faster to meet»»»

Madrid: Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday despite having defender Robin Le Normand sent off. Giuliano Simeone grabbed his team a draw after Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze's penalties put Villarreal in front following Marc Pubill's 59th-minute opener. »»»

Brazilian president Lula de Silva and his political opponent Flavio Bolsonaro pressed on with their presidential campaigns over the weekend, as both candidates held rallies in Rio De Janeiro. Top of the agenda for both candidates was crime, though the two took distinctly different approaches to the»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel warned Hamas on Sunday that it would step up operations in Gaza if launches of kites, drones and balloons toward Israel continued, after a recent increase in such incidents, while Hamas denied responsibility. Israeli media reported that four kites were found in communities near th»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel warned Hamas on Sunday that it would step up operations in Gaza if launches of kites, drones and balloons toward Israel continued, after a recent increase in such incidents, while Hamas denied responsibility. Israeli media reported that four kites were found in communities near th»»»

NARATHIWAT: Dozens of coordinated arson and incendiary attacks across Thailand’s insurgency-hit south left at least three people wounded and government property burned, the military said. Multiple local government offices and several vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the 51 attacks, according t»»»

Escalation was the name of the game this week, as the full extent of British involvement in Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russia was revealed, and as US President Donald Trump laid claim to the Strait of Hormuz and shifted to a policy of subjecting Iran to long-term economic strangulation. Trump »»»

Washington’s clash with the International Criminal Court exposes the contradictions between supranational legal claims, American exceptionalism, and the rise of multipolar sovereignty. The latest clash between Washington and the International Criminal Court says more about the structure of the pres»»»

PARIS: Just a few years ago, the Franco-Saudi relationship appeared to move forward in fits and starts, overshadowed by the privileged ties Paris maintained with other Gulf capitals. Today, the landscape is radically different. President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Saudi Arabia in December 202»»»

Jerusalem: Israel warned Hamas on Sunday that it would step up operations in Gaza if launches of kites, drones and balloons towards Israel continued, after a recent increase in such incidents. Israeli media reported that four kites were found in communities near the Gaza border on Saturday and one »»»

If you are looking for a relaxing mini escape this summer, look no further than your own home. Sometimes all a girl needs to feel herself again is an evening of self-care, and HerGlow Home Spa in Riyadh is the perfect way to complement your staycation. It offers a number of massages, from relaxing »»»

Amman: The Qatar U-19 handball team continued their winning run at the 11th Asian Men's Youth Handball Championship, underway in Amman, through August 31, defeating Iran 24-22 on Sunday in the third round of Group B. Qatar secured the hard-fought victory after a competitive encounter in which the t»»»

Manchester: Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game as the Spaniard's replacement. Marcus Tavernier's first half goal»»»

Zandvoort, Netherlands: Formula One world champion Lando Norris stormed to victory in a thrilling Dutch Grand Prix Sunday, sealing back-to-back wins in a race marred by a huge crash for local hero Max Verstappen. The British driver started on pole and managed to come out on top of a sensational thr»»»

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that wartime elections would be a "tsunami" that would "destroy the country".  Kyiv has been engulfed in a political crisis over the summer, triggered when Zelensky fired popular defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who da»»»

BRATISLAVA:Qatari skydiver Saleh Al Abidi clinched the gold medal in the Senior Individual category of the Accuracy Landing competition, concluding his participation in the 48th CISM World Military Parachuting Championship 2026, hosted by Slovakia from August 14 to 23. This feat followed robust con»»»

A young motorcyclist has been praised for saving a choking child on Hungary’s Route 4 after reportedly being the only person to stop and help as around 30 cars passed the distressed family. The incident happened on Friday on the stretch of Route 4 between Nyíregyháza and Kisvárda, according to the »»»

Manchester, United Kingdom: Erling Haaland unveiled a new hair cut for Manchester City's Premier League opener as the Norway star chopped off his iconic flowing blond locks. Haaland unveiled his fresh close-cropped look on his social media accounts on Sunday, along with the comment: "New season, ne»»»

President Iliana Iotova called for the preservation of historical memory during the commemoration of the 123rd anniversary of the Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising at Petrova Niva, near Malko Tarnovo. The memorial ceremony was the highlight of the National Thracian Gathering, held under President Ioto»»»

US President Donald Trump has broken into a scornful tirade against conservative journalist and podcaster Tucker Carlson, as well as his other allies-turned-critics, including former Congress members Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie. In a Truth Social post on Friday, he branded the trio a b»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday called for a thorough investigation into the murder of Hina Javed, who was found dead in her Rawalpindi apartment earlier this week. Hina was found dead in the washroom of her apartment in Askari Apartments, Lal Kurti, on Thursday evening»»»

Manchester, United Kingdom: Erling Haaland unveiled a new hair cut for Manchester City's Premier League opener as the Norway star chopped off his iconic flowing blond locks. Haaland unveiled his fresh close-cropped look on his social media accounts on Sunday, along with the comment: "New season, ne»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Sunday, gaining 124.22 points, or 1.13 percent, to close at 11,078.68. The total trading turnover on the benchmark index was SR4.57 billion ($1.21 billion), with 184 stocks advancing and 64 declining. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel market No»»»