Dubai: Oman will witness a penumbral lunar eclipse lasting about 20 minutes on Friday, August 28, though the celestial event is expected to be difficult to observe with the naked eye. The Astronomical Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs said the eclipse will be vi»»»

Kafr ‘Aqab: Israeli police raided a vocational training centre run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in an east Jerusalem suburb on Tuesday, in a move a far-right minister said aimed to “remove” the body from the site. The move follows repeated warnings by UNRWA that Israeli authorities wer»»»

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) will have two strong candidates for president and vice president, MP Ivaylo Mirchev told journalists in Parliament on Tuesday. “Andrey Gurov is the choice of a huge part of our supporters. He is a great statesman and performed very well in the caretaker government,” Mirchev»»»

Bulgaria Air is increasing the number of its flights to Burgas for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, the national carrier said on Tuesday. Between May 2 and 19, 2027, up to two flights a day will operate on the Sofia-Burgas-Sofia route. Afternoon services will be added to the regular evening flight»»»

An underwater drug trafficking channel was uncovered during a specialized operation by the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) in Burgas Region, the Burgas Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry said on Tuesday. More than 120 kg of marijuana were seized during the opera»»»

Lusail International Circuit named Most Improved and Biggest Mover in Sustainable Circuits Index 2026 Doha, Qatar: Sustainability has been a defining pillar of Lusail International Circuit (LIC). The circuit holds the FIA Three Star Environmental Accreditation, the highest level of recognition avai»»»

Iran has conveyed its conditions regarding the memorandum and the Strait of Hormuz to the United States through Pakistan, Iranian media reported, citing an informed source. “Contrary to reports by some media outlets that Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir carried a message containing US threats during»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Over the past ten years, the UN Security Council has been virtually paralyzed by geopolitical disagreements, UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres said in an interview published on Tuesday. "In the center of the work of the UN is the Security Council. And the truth is that the Se»»»

Dubai: Commuters are facing another busy evening on Dubai’s roads, with congestion building across major routes and particularly on roads heading towards Sharjah as rush-hour traffic intensifies, according to Google Maps. Motorists heading towards Sharjah are facing bumper-to-bumper traffic on Shei»»»

The President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Iliana Iotova, has reappointed by decree Captain Bozhidar Ivanov as Chief of Staff of the Navy and conferred upon him the senior officer rank of flotilla admiral, the presidential press secretariat announced on Tuesday. On August 12,»»»

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Sputnik) - Rosatom may construct a large-capacity seawater desalination plant at the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Egypt, the Russian state nuclear corporation's CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Tuesday. "We are now at a very practical stage of discussing the timeline, »»»

DOHA: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's (WCM-Q) cohort of first-year medical students received their first white coats and stethoscopes at a ceremony celebrating the start of the medical curriculum. A WCM-Q's statement on Tuesday said: "The White Coat Ceremony marked the culmination of a three-day ori»»»

London, Aug. 25 (SANA) Preliminary shipping data showed on Tuesday that cargo ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level in three months, with only one vessel crossing on Monday. According to Reuters, initial tracking data from ship-tracking firm Kpler revealed that a single»»»

The first two Alstom electric trains, delivered to Bulgaria under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP), are expected to enter service in early September, Minister of Transport and Communications Georgi Peev reported during the presentation of Alstom's first electric railcar at Sofia Central Railw»»»

Doha, Qatar: Coinciding with the start of the new academic year and as part of its commitment to safeguarding students, the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the completion of traffic safety measures around 674 schools across Qatar, reinforcing its efforts to provide safe and sustainable i»»»

Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission Paul Atkins speaks during a panel on market-based finance during the 2026 Annual International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings in April. The SEC is now investigating Situational Awareness, an AI-focused hedge fund. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | Lic»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index advanced on Tuesday, gaining 57.48 points, or 0.51 percent, to close at 11,231.61. Total trading turnover on the benchmark index reached more than SR6.10 billion ($1.63 billion), with 121 stocks advancing and 129 declining, as more than 303.85 million »»»

Washington: The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is aware that Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Donald Trump's youngest son. “The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a thre»»»

BusinessGermanyWill VW's crunch week decide Germany's auto future?Nik MartinVolkswagen bosses face angry workers this week over restructuring plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs and threaten several German plants. DW examines the pressure on Europe's biggest automaker. https://p.dw.com/p/»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump expressed outrage on Tuesday at the mounting number of executions in Iran of people allegedly involved in mass protests earlier this year before the Middle East war began. “The failing Islamic Republic of Iran is not paying large segments of their military, whi»»»

RIYADH: Finding a salon that offers a good blowout, professional hair coloring and reasonable prices can be a challenge in Riyadh, particularly in the northern neighborhoods where salon prices can quickly add up. For more than two years, Wahg Al-Dalal hair and beauty center in Al-Malqa has been my »»»

Canada said it will announce on August 25 its response to President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as neighbors that used to be close allies spiral into a trade war. This c»»»

A deadly gang attack on the village of Kenscoff in Haiti has left between 30 and 40 people dead. Located in the southeast of Port-au-Prince, the farming community that was targeted has a strategic position useful to armed gr»»»

As the US escalates its trade war with Canada, Ottawa is preparing to hit back. With new tariffs threatening its car industry, as well as a wave of other products, Canada has announced its finance, labor and industry will be announcing new countermeasure»»»

A day after Washington announced sweeping new sanctions on Iran and its trading partners, China's foreign ministry said Tuesday that China – which buys some 90 percent of Iranian oil exports – would “firmly safeguard” ‌its own interests. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.    »»»

Turkey has welcomed a US decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move rescinds a decades-old designation which came with severe economic consequences for Damascus. Corresponding s»»»

Iranian officials are maintaining their strong rhetoric against the US, after Washington announced a fresh raft of sanctions against Iran. Tehran has pledged to hit back with its own measures, while the country is »»»

The US has announced a new wave of sanctions on Iran and has promised to sanction any countries trading with it - including China. It also comes as the US deepens a trade war with its neighbour Canada. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.»»»

“I requested and received the resignations of Deputy Minister Ivian Benishev, Daniel Petrov, Director of the Emergency Medical Services Directorate, and Iliya Tasev, Director of the Public Health Directorate.” Health Minister Katya Ivkova said at a news briefing. As the reason for the requested res»»»

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are still in control of swathes of territory. After months of stalled peace talks, both sides have agreed to get the ball rolling again. FRANCE 24's Emmet Livingstone, in Kinshasa, has more.»»»

In tonight's programme: Human rights groups and the law association demand an explanation as Zambia completely shuts down its court system. Also, in Guinea, rescuers are still trying to unearth victims of a deadly landfill collapse. Finally, Nigeria wishes Ogogo on his way. The veteran star of the »»»

A tornado tore through the southwestern French village of Pomas on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes, authorities said. The storm ripped roofs from buildings as severe weather battered the region, causing power outages, transport disruption and forcing officials to cancel a Vu»»»

The French government will press ahead with a ban on mobile phone use in high schools as classes reconvene in September. But opinion varies on the likelihood of its success, with some citing freedom of speech concerns and others around speed of implementation.  France's parliament approved leg»»»

A village in the south of France has been hit by a tornado causing significant damage in the village of Pomas. It injured 41 and affected about 300 homes. The »»»

On the heels of a visit from Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince to Paris, there’s a lot of talk about one of the investments his country is making here in France. It'»»»

A rare tornado swept through southern France's Aude department on Tuesday, devastating the tiny village of Pomas. The storm destroyed homes and other local buildings including the town hall and school. Bereft residents are left dealing with the aftermath, comparing it to living through 'a wartime s»»»

The Ultimate Trail of Mont Blanc is about to get underway, an annual 174km alpine running race that's world renowned. However, the event has come under increasing criticism from residents of Chamonix with a tense atmosphere leading up to this 23rd edition.»»»

Fresh from his first meeting as British prime minister with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L), Andy Burnham said Monday he would use an upcoming meeting of the United Nation's General Assembly to try to get other world leaders share more of their anti-ballistic missile interceptors with Uk»»»

A French government report on alleged Russian interference in elections is another “anti-Russian fabrication,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. Her remarks followed a series of French official statements and media reports that linked several alleged disinformation campaign»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa hailed on Tuesday the United States’ removal of his country from the state sponsors of terror list, a major sanctions relief step for a country aiming to boost post-war reconstruction. “Today, Syria shakes off a dark stain and tears away a painful chapter »»»

RIYADH: More than 70 Umrah and travel entities, representing over 3 million pilgrims worldwide, toured Makkah to expand historical and cultural experiences in international Umrah packages. The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, in cooperation with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, recen»»»

DHAKA: Nine years after hundreds of thousands of Rohingya were forced from their homes and across the border into Bangladesh, their return to Myanmar seems as distant as ever, but for many the hope of seeing their land again is what keeps them going. Mohammed Aansar was working as a high school tea»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has welcomed a decision by the United States to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, stressing that the move is a positive step that supports the country’s stability and prosperity. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed appreciation for t»»»

Al Arish: The UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish has successfully fitted prosthetic limbs for 64 Palestinian amputees since the launch of the ''Step of Hope'' programme, implemented as part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, marking a new achievement that reflects the UAE's continue»»»

It will remain very hot in most parts of the country today, but a band of rain moving in from the south-west will reach Hungary, bringing gale-force winds, showers, thunderstorms and, in places, hailstones of up to 2cm in diameter. Another change in the weather will follow. The darker, the drier. W»»»

Moscow: A US military transport aircraft made an unusual flight into Moscow on Tuesday, triggering speculation over its mission at a time when Washington-Moscow diplomacy over Ukraine has largely stalled. The US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport after flying directly»»»

Iran has carried out what Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov described as a “very good hybrid operation,” which he said was unfortunately supported by Bulgarian politicians. Stoyanov warned that the operation would continue, but declined to provide details of the intelligence information b»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the government will propose constitutional amendments to restore the president's authority to freely choose a caretaker government. Radev said the current system has exposed serious weaknesses and could even lead to a deadlock in the process of appointing a»»»

The US Army has described Bulgaria's Novo Selo Training Area as an invaluable resource and one of NATO's most effective and operationally significant training platforms. In a publication on the US Army website, the facility is presented as a key element of the alliance's eastern flank, bringing tog»»»

The government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev is preparing a new procedure worth EUR 265 million for Sofia Municipality, while Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov denies that the money is being redirected from Northern Bulgaria. The funds are expected to be provided through an over-contracting mech»»»