Manila: The Philippine Department of Agriculture has created a specialized office to strengthen coordination and implementation of rice development initiatives across the country, local media reported on Sunday. According to GMA News, the Interim Rice Industry Development Office will oversee progra»»»

U.S. sailors are shown on the flight deck of USS George Washington as the aircraft carrier transits the Arabian Sea on Aug. 20. Military officials announced Sunday that U.S. forces had struck Iranian missile launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. Photo courtesy U.S. Central Command/X Aug. 30 (UPI) -- U»»»

Riyadh, Aug. 31 (SANA) The Syrian General Authority for Radio and Television and the Saudi Broadcasting Authority signed a memorandum of understanding in Riyadh on Sunday aimed at strengthening and developing cooperation in radio and television. The MoU was signed by Director General of the Syrian »»»

The US carried out strikes on Iran’s Larak Island on Sunday, killing and injuring several soldiers and civilians, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said. The attack marked the first US military action inside Iran since late July, breaking a month-long lull in direct fighting. Larak Islan»»»

The US could use nuclear weapons against Iran after failing to topple its leadership with conventional means, former presidential counterterrorism adviser Joe Kent has told podcaster Tucker Carlson. In April, US President Donald Trump threatened that Iran’s “whole civilization will die” unless Tehr»»»

Tunis, August 30 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed will attend, on the instructions of President Kais Saied, in the High-Level Commemorative Meeting marking the 65th...»»»

The Phantom Ranch area of Grand Canyon National Park. Officials said more than 20 people are missing following flash flooding in areas of the park. Photo courtesy Parth Desai/National Park Service. Aug. 30 (UPI) -- More than 20 people are missing after "significant" flash flooding struck areas arou»»»

SWEIDA, Syria: Two civilians were killed near the Druze-majority city of Sweida in southern Syria on Sunday, two local security sources told AFP, during suspected clashes between local armed groups and government forces. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor reported the same death toll, »»»

European officials say they have no evidence that Russia is preparing a conventional attack on Nato or on a Baltic state. The assessment pushes back on reports that averting such an attack was the main purpose of CIA director John Ratcliffe's unannounced visit to Moscow this week, Bloomberg reporte»»»

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the accident that occurred today (30 August), in which a passenger vessel that had departed from the Port of Girne in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to Taşucu, Mersin, capsized. We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives in t»»»

Petrol was on sale at fewer than a third of Russian filling stations this month, and the Ukrainian supermarket chain ATB began capping purchases on August 28 due to Russian drone attacks. Ukraine has launched a total of 21 strikes against Russia’s oil refineries in August. Russia has retaliated by »»»

Icelandic voters rejected holding talks with the European Union about joining the 27-nation bloc. File Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Icelandic voters rejected restarting talks about the Nordic island nation joining the European Union. Referendum results announced Sunday »»»

Damascus, Aug. 30 (SANA) The Damascus World Economic Forum marks a step toward transforming the commercial and investment presence at the Damascus International Fair from a showcase of products and opportunities into a platform for direct dialogue on projects, contracts and partnerships, bringing t»»»

A six-year-old girl has been pulled alive from beneath mud and debris in Nepal, a video circulating online appears to show, three days after catastrophic flooding swept through northern parts of the country. The flooding began on Wednesday after an ice-and-rock mass descended into the upper Bhote K»»»

US President Donald Trump has called it “the biggest oil deal in world history”, while Venezuela’s interim president has assured the public that the country will retain control of its oil under the agreement. The “historic” 25-year deal with Washington involves 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil »»»

AMMAN — The Joint Jordan–Saudi Business Council convened on Sunday to establish a comprehensive economic roadmap for 2027, aiming to transition bilateral private-sector ties from individual investments into joint ventures across Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the broader region.Jordan Chamber of Commerce»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Export House (JE) organised Jordanian pavilion at the 63rd Damascus International Fair, with the participation of 20 Jordanian companies representing various industrial and service sectors.In a statement on Sunday, the company said that the Jordanian participation included compan»»»

It was a rare condemnation from what is widely seen as the most religious and ultranationalist government in Israel’s history. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned recent attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, but described the violence as the actions of a “ha»»»

Riyadh, Aug. 30 (SANA) Saudi Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef al-Dossary said his Syrian counterpart Khaled Zaarour’s visit to Riyadh provided an opportunity to discuss developing joint media work and strengthening cooperation between the two countries. “During the visit, we witnessed the signin»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened a prominent NBC broadcast journalist with possible punishment by US media regulators as the Republican expressed disappointment with coverage of his candidate endorsements ahead of November’s midterm elections. Trump took to his»»»

DAMASCUS: Hassan Mahmoud is once again confronting the question that has shaped his family for more than 14 years: Where is his brother, Dr. Hayan Mahmoud? Hayan, a cardiologist at Al-Mujtahid Hospital in Damascus, was arrested by intelligence officers of the ousted Syrian regime in July 2012, afte»»»

RIYADH: England forward Ollie Watkins has left Aston Villa to join Al-Hilal, his new Saudi club announced on Sunday. The deal is worth a reported £50 million ($68 million) and follows Villa’s signing of Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. Al-Hilal said the 30-year-old Watkins had signed a»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists will find out September petrol and diesel prices today, with the latest oil-market moves pointing to a finely balanced outlook after Brent crude ended August's final full trading week sharply lower. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click »»»

LONDON: In Gaza’s tent camps, sleep has become a shift. Parents take turns through the night, not for warmth or safety from bombardment, but to watch for rats, scorpions and snakes. For thousands of displaced families, the alternative can be waking to find a child bitten — or worse. “Every summer, »»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces said on Sunday that they killed an army commander who served under ousted ruler Bashar Assad, after he opened fire on them as they tried to arrest him. In a statement, the forces accused Firas Abdul Karim Hammoud of having taken part in anti-government insurrections»»»

Tunis, August 30 (TAP) - Nighttime temperatures will range between 29°C and 34°C nationwide, reaching 37°C in the south-west. Thunderstorms and scattered showers are expected in western-northern and midland regions, gradually reaching eastern...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Proving a debt is not necessarily limited to having a written document, as other means of proof that could be utilized include text messages, the debtor's acknowledgment of the debt, witness testimonies, and bank transfers, as well as other forms of evidence that could hold weight in c»»»

LONDON: Lebanese Army Commander Gen. Rodolphe Haykal discussed regional developments and military cooperation during meetings with Jordan’s King Abdullah and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti. Haykal met with the Jordanian monarch on Sunday at Al-Husseiniya Palace. Crow»»»

WASHINGTON: US ​forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak ‌island ‌earlier ​on ‌Sunday, Axios ⁠reported, ​citing a ⁠US official. “Revolutionary Guard forces ⁠were observed ‌preparing ‌to launch ​rockets ‌carrying ‌sea mines toward the Strait ‌of Hormuz,” Axios reporter Barak ⁠Ravid ⁠quote»»»

NEW YORK: Third-ranked Jessica Pegula shook off nerves that contributed to a slow start against Elena-Gabriela Ruse, winning her opening match at the US Open on Sunday in straight sets.Leading off at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the 32-year-old American missed her first nine opportunities to break Ruse but»»»

JEDDAH: Jeddah Gov. Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi received Estonia’s Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa-Ly Pakosta and her accompanying delegation in Jeddah on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and various topics of common interest, the Saudi Press Agen»»»

The United Arab Emirates participated this week in World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, as part of preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, which will be held in Abu Dhabi this December. The UAE participated with an official delegation led by Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of »»»

LONDON: Four Palestinian young men were wounded by live fire Sunday after Israeli settlers attacked the occupied West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah, local Palestinian sources said. Groups of settlers entered the village and attacked residents’ vehicles, the sources told the of»»»

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 23, 2025. The Minnesota Supreme Court on Saturday rejected Lindell's bid for a recount in his primary loss. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Aug. 30 (UPI) -- The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected Rep»»»

Author: JAMES DUNCAN Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, “The Little Book of Owls” is an accessible and enjoyable mini-ref»»»

Naples, Italy: Como pulled off their latest feat of Serie A giant-killing on Sunday as a 2-1 win at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona ruined Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri's home debut. Martin Baturina fired Cesc Fabregas' enterprising side into a deserved lead in the 17th minute as chances»»»

Prax Developments has announced its entry into the Egyptian real estate market through an Egyptian-Saudi partnership, with plans to launch its first project in New Obour. The company is headed by Mohamed El-Refaie and was established through a partnership between Prax and Saudi-based Asas Taba Real»»»

Nile Developments has announced the launch of the 28th floor at its Tycoon Tower project in Egypt’s New Capital, targeting investors seeking premium real estate opportunities within one of the company’s flagship high-rise developments. Mohamed Taher, Chairperson of Nile Developments, said the launc»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s directives to closely monitor real estate developers’ compliance with contractual commitments have been welcomed by industry leaders, who said the move could strengthen market discipline, protect buyers and enhance confidence in the sector. Al-Sisi directed»»»

Everestview Development has launched Montania Gate, its latest mixed-use development in Sheikh Zayed City, West Cairo. Mohamed Samir El Shennawy, Chairperson of Everestview Development, said the launch is part of the company’s strategy to expand its portfolio in West Cairo. He noted that the compan»»»

Egypt’s fertilizer industry benefits from strong manufacturing capabilities, stable energy supplies and abundant natural resources, while the country is also working to increase domestic sugar production and expand exports, Industry Minister Khaled Hashem said during a visit to Suez. During his cur»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat has directed electricity distribution companies nationwide to strengthen oversight and auditing of electricity bills, ensure accurate consumption readings, and improve mechanisms for handling customer complaints and grievances. The »»»

Egypt’s Local Development and Environment Ministry and Qalyubeya governorate have opened two waste transfer stations with a combined capacity of 2,000 tonnes per day, along with a new impound facility capable of accommodating up to 1,200 vehicles, as part of efforts to upgrade local infrastructure »»»

Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Ministry has ordered field inspections of several bridges over canals and drains to determine whether they require maintenance or replacement, as well as an agricultural drain proposed for cleaning, following requests raised by members of parliament. Water Res»»»

Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification have unanimously selected Egypt to host the 18th Conference of the Parties (COP18) in 2028, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said. The decision was adopted during the closing session of COP17, held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from August 17 t»»»

Egypt exported around 172,000 tonnes of food products through 3,516 consignments between August 22 and 28, 2026, while food imports reached approximately 218,000 tonnes through 1,546 consignments, according to the latest report by the National Food Safety Authority (NFSA). The exported shipments we»»»

Aug. 30 (UPI) -- A British woman died Sunday after a German suspect attacked her with a knife at a train station in Rosenheim, Bavarian police said. In a news release, police said the attack happened at 12:50 a.m. Emergency officials took the 31-year-old woman to the hospital where she died of her »»»

A deputy state secretary at Hungary’s Ministry of Rural and Settlement Development has resigned after only around two months in the position, citing personal reasons. The announcement immediately triggered a political exchange, with Fidesz MP Miklós Panyi suggesting the departure points to problems»»»

Iran has completed a steam unit at its Dalahoo combined-cycle plant, capturing exhaust heat from gas turbines to generate additional electricity from fuel already consumed, PressTV reports. The 910 MW complex now consists of two 310-MW gas units and one 290-MW steam unit in KermanshahThe steam unit»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar and Japan signed an exchange of official memorandum concerning the amendment of the Air Services Agreement, with an annex amending the air route schedule. The exchange of official memorandum was signed by In Charge of Managing Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) Mohammed »»»