Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Ronita Bardhan, Professor of Sustainable Built Environment and Health at the University of Cambridge. Extreme heat is no longer simply a question of climate exposure. It is a question of thermal safety, public health, energy security, urban design and inequality, ex»»»

The video of a Ukrainian cyclist being targeted and killed by a short-range drone posted – and later deleted – by the Russian military Friday left viewers outraged and shaken. But it’s not the first time that Russian drone operators have been accused of terrorising Ukrainian civilians by deliberate»»»

Mario Draghi’s new Rhine Group, created to develop proposals to improve Europe’s competitiveness, has drawn criticism for excluding Poland and including only one representative from Central and Eastern Europe. The group brings together more than 50 politicians, economists, business leaders and acad»»»

Tehran: Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said on Tuesday that he hoped his country and Iran would soon announce the establishment of a temporary shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of negotiations. "I am hopeful that we will soon announce a temporary corridor for the Strait o»»»

Dubai: Twenty-four people, mostly daily-wage workers, were injured in a road crash in Egypt’s Ismailia governorate on Tuesday, just two weeks after 19 workers were killed on the same road, local media reported. The latest collision occurred on Al Dawawis road in Qassasin when a pickup truck carryin»»»

Ending the war and securing Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon would require an international force on the ground -- a replacement for UNIFIL that Lebanon is discussing with European powers. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Lebanon, struggling to secure an Isra»»»

AL-MUKALLA: Heavy fighting broke out between Yemeni government forces and the Houthis outside the southern city of Taiz on Monday night, the latest in a string of attempts by the Iran-backed militia to make gains on the ground, as the head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council vowed to continu»»»

LONDON: On Aug. 24, Al-Riyadh, the Saudi daily, will stop its print edition after more than six decades of daily presence in the lives of Saudi and Arab readers. The newspaper will continue publishing digitally. The decision also applies to Al-Yamamah, the cultural and political magazine that preda»»»

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan: An International Media Forum on Islamic civilization brought journalists, filmmakers, academics and digital media specialists together in Tashknet, Uzbekistan for a programme combining professional exchanges, creative workshops and an extensive introduction to the country's Is»»»

Doha: Qatar Museums (QM) will open Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion, a landmark exhibition organised by the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in partnership with the Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) of Uzbekistan, on view at MIA's Sheikh Saoud Al Thani Temporary Exhibitions Gallery from 3 Sept»»»

Dubai: Six months into the Iran war, Donald Trump may finally have something that has repeatedly eluded him: Real leverage over Tehran. Iran’s oil revenues are being squeezed, its currency has plunged beyond two million rials to the dollar and senior officials are publicly warning that the economy »»»

MUSCAT: Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers on Tuesday said they discussed a framework for a temporary corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and a mine-clearing project in the waterway which both border. The two countries have sought to regulate transit through the Strait of Hormuz, as written in the»»»

Dubai: A young man in southern Egypt died suddenly on his wedding night after falling ill near the end of the celebration, turning a family gathering into a scene of shock and grief. Kirillos Wadie, from the village of Al Kosheh in Sohag governorate, had earlier taken part in his church wedding cer»»»

Leader of Ansarullah Movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badreddin Al-Houthi, called on the Yemeni people to seek help from God, rely on Him, and intensify efforts until extracting their legitimate rights and fending off the injustice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a speech today on the occasion of th»»»

JEDDAH: Tickets for the 2027 Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix went on sale Tuesday, with fans able to secure three-day packages at discounted prices ahead of the race. The Saudi Motorsport Company, promoter of the race, launched its Super Early Bird ticket offering, giving fans a 15 percent d»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's (ADIB) board has approved a proposal to raise Dh1.75 billion through a rights issue to support the bank's next phase of growth under its Vision 2035 strategy. The proposed capital raise remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, including approval from »»»

Apple has given two of its desktop computers a major upgrade. The tiny Mac mini is getting a new M6 chip, while the more powerful Mac Studio gets the M5 Max and M5 Ultra. They may look much the same on the outside, but Apple says they are faster and better equipped to handle demanding tasks, includ»»»

A signal jammer can be detected and located only while turned on, the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) told BTA on Tuesday when asked about the powerful jammer neutralized in the capital's Dragalevtsi borough on August 21. The State Agency for National Security, jointly with the CRC and t»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s army chief on Tuesday vowed to push on with demilitarising Gaza and disarming Hamas, despite efforts by the United States to advance the ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. The comments, made during a visit by Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir to the Gaza Strip, follow intermittent Israel»»»

This French MEP wants to unite his country’s left ahead of the 2027 French presidential elections. Polls have so far put him at only 10 percent – but so-called ‘Glucksmania’ could help him. Centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann announced his candidacy for the French presidency on Sunday. He did»»»

Ottawa: Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 per cent and 50 per cent, intensifying the trade war between the historically close allies. Ottawa's retaliation takes effect September 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after US President»»»

Brazilian authorities say TikTok processed minors’ data without a valid legal basis in both cases. The company also failed to implement sufficient mechanisms to prevent children and adolescents from providing data or registering on the platform. Photo by greenwish/Pexels Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Brazil's d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar has continued its efforts and regional contacts with various parties over the past period to encourage a return to the path of n»»»

Oslo: Norway said Tuesday it planned to regulate the use of smart glasses and similar devices and was considering a ban on features that enable facial recognition in public spaces. Smart glasses allow the wearer to shoot photos and videos, listen to music, take phone calls, translate signs in a for»»»

WASHINGTON: The US State Department is preparing to return diplomats to embassies in the Middle East that ​were evacuated before and during the war with Iran, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing an internal State Department document. The return of foreign service officers and the scaling»»»

Dubai: Singapore will provide families with nearly S$70,000, about US$55,000 or almost Dh200,000, in direct financial support for each citizen child from birth to age 17, under a sweeping package aimed at making it easier for couples to start and raise families. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announc»»»

Parliament Tuesday adopted at second reading amendments to the Civil Servants Act whereby positions carrying a high risk of corruption will be filled only after the successful completion of an integrity test. Civil servants will also be allowed to work remotely for up to two days a week. Following »»»

Russia's pirate video services market is on the rise, according to a recent study. Four years after the exit of Hollywood majors following the invasion of Ukraine, Russians are still interested in watching the latest Hollywood blockbusters, and local video services have not yet managed to repl»»»

1 of 2 | Rep. Ralph Norman R-S.C., speaks with other members of the House Budget Committee during a press conference unveiling the House Republican budget at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 19, 2023. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Republican voters in »»»

German chancellor Friedrich Merz said the government and German security authorities are “working intensively” on finding those responsible for drones and explosives discovered at the Leipzig-Halle Airport in Germany. File Photo by Clemens Bilan/EPA Aug. 25 (UPI) -- For the third time in a month a »»»

The European Commission is set to release emergency funds to Spain following a demand from Madrid to help shore up its Ceuta enclave borders with Morocco. “We are now working on assessing the request as a priority, and in view of taking a swift decision,” an EU commission spokesperson told reporter»»»

US President Donald Trump has warned schools across the country against promoting gender identity and transition, touting his administration’s efforts to purge what he calls “transgender ideology” and “far-left extremism” from classrooms. Speaking at a White House back-to-school event on Monday, Tr»»»

A video threatening the life of Barron Trump and insinuating a $10 million reward was broadcast over the weekend on Iranaian media. File Pool photo by Kevin Lamarque/UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Secret Service said it is "aware" of a video posted by Iran that threatens the life of »»»

Al Ain: A powerful storm swept through Al Amerah in Al Ain on Tuesday, with strong winds sending objects flying through the air as unsettled weather affected several parts of the UAE. Rain was also reported in Al Faw in Sharjah, while showers fell over Al Faqa along the Dubai-Al Ain road and on the»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has set a daily fee of Dh15 for its smart vehicle impound service, allowing motorists whose vehicles have been ordered impounded to keep them at a location of their choice rather than at a traditional impound yard. The service enables vehicle owners to apply to retain cu»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi City Municipality has launched a field awareness campaign urging the public not to leave vehicles and boats abandoned in public spaces, as part of efforts to preserve the city's appearance and enhance quality of life. The campaign i part of "Our Home, Our Responsibility – Our N»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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, »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

“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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»