For sceptics, it is no coincidence that there is renewed fighting in the West Bank in the run-up to an Israeli election in which settler-supported far-right religious nationalists hope to do well. Indeed, recent events, such as in the Palestinian village of Tel, have not come from nowhere. Accordin»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met yesterday with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qatar H E Hong Ji-pyo. They discussed cooperation between the two countries.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has underscored the critical importance of coordinated national efforts under the National Referral Mechanism for Combating Human Trafficking, highlighting its role in identifying cases, protecting victims and ensuring comprehensive support while advancing »»»

PESHAWAR: A suspected suicide bomber killed at least 14 people, including police officers and civilians, in Pakistan’s northwestern Swat district on Sunday after a rally calling for lasting peace in the valley concluded, officials said. The blast occurred outside Kabal police station as participant»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) yesterday reported the resilience of the country’s financial system despite global economic challenges, alongside 2.9 percent real GDP growth and sustained strength in the banking sector. In its 2025 Financial Stability Review announced on X, the report notes t»»»

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta regained a measure of calm after a mass crossing of thousands of Moroccans that left at least 67 people dead, as arrivals from Morocco slowed to sporadic attempts, El País reported on August 1. The crisis has exposed Spain to a fresh confrontation over migration policy »»»

During his recent White House meeting with President Donald Trump, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun – referring to heavy civilian casualties and massive property destruction – asserted that Israel is not “fighting smart” in Lebanon. “Fighting smart,” in Aoun’s view, begins and ends with the people as»»»

Far from getting rid of its myriad armed factions, the Iraqi government has watched uncomfortably as more have sprung up over recent months, adding urgency and importance to a problem that is increasingly becoming a Western and regional deal-breaker for the new government of Ali al-Zaidi. These arm»»»

BANGKOK: Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a representative of the International Committee of the ‌Red Cross ‌on Monday, ‌a ⁠spokeswoman for the Myanmar ⁠government said. The meeting came amid concerns over the health ⁠of the 81-year-old Nobel ‌Peace ‌Prize winner, ‌who has»»»

Palestinian Civil Defense teams continued search and rescue operations on Saturday. File Photo by Palestinian Civil Defense/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The top envoy for President Donald Trump's Board of Peace lamented Sunday that Israeli forces continued attacking Gaza despite Iran-backed »»»

Starting August 3, 2026, the U.S. visa bond program for citizens of 50 countries, including Kyrgyzstan, will become permanent. The U.S. Department of State website says. For tourist and business visas, applicants will be required to post a refundable bond of up to $20,000 (previously, the amount wa»»»

Heavy rainfall continued across Kerala on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of more showers, strong winds and possible flash flood risks in parts of the state. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Koz»»»

CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza for a second straight day on Sunday, killing at least 18 Palestinians, medics said, despite US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a breakthrough in efforts to implement last year’s ceasefire agreement. From dawn, Israeli warplanes hit Gaza City in »»»

Share: The site of the explosion which killed at least 220 people , injured 7000 and left 300, 000 homeless after 2,750 Tons of Ammonium Nitrate that was illegally stored there exploded . President Michel Aoun and PM Diab knew about the Ammonium Nitrate 15 days before the explosion but did nothing »»»

TOKYO: The US dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after US President Donald Trump and Japan’s finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.Before late last week, the dollar was trading above 163 yen, touching 40-year highs. After regulators were suspected of s»»»

Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are forecast to climb to as high as 50°C today, while afternoon convective clouds could bring scattered rainfall to parts of the eastern and southern regions, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said the weather would be fair to partly cloudy, w»»»

You can't travel without a power bank. Yet, you need to be careful when you travel with it. No doubt, power banks are a travel lifeline. You need them during long-haul flights, airport delays and sightseeing days when charging points are nowhere to be found. For many passengers, they are as routine»»»

Tourists visit the Pathenon at the Acropolis archaeological site in Athens on July 8, 2015. Greek police announced Sunday they have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of British woman whose body was found stuffed into a suitcase. File Photo by Dimitris Michalakis/UPI | License Photo Au»»»

Dubai: Dubai's new law regulating shared housing, which carries fines of up to Dh1 million for repeat violations, will officially come into force this month, Dubai Municipality has exclusively confirmed to Gulf News. Law No. (4) of 2026, issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,»»»

Muscat: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an explosion in close proximity to a tanker off the coast of Oman on Sunday. According to UKMTO, in an X post at 4.37am on Monday (August 3, 2026) the incident occurred approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman. I»»»

US President Donald Trump has pulled back from plans for major new strikes on Iran, in his latest climbdown after weeks of threatening to hit Tehran hard. The president said late Saturday that the US would hold off, provided a deal can be reached quickly. It follows a phone call with Saudi Crown Pr»»»

SAO PAULO: What is very likely to be the last reelection bid of Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was confirmed on Sunday by his Workers’ Party as the 80-year-old leader faces increasing pressure from foreign leaders ahead of October’s elections. It will be his seventh race for the top j»»»

President Donald Trump said late Saturday that he would halt new planned attacks on Iran pending renewed talks to wind down the war and revive stalled cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. It was the latest in a pattern of announcements the US president has made to first threaten massive stri»»»

Tehran:Iran has prepared an "extensive" plan for responding to potential attacks on Iranian infrastructure, the country's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday. Tasnim cited a senior security official as saying that Iran has prepared an "extensive" plan in response to US media's recent»»»

The Prime Minister also spoke by telephone with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates HE Dr Ayman Safadi. The two ministers discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to enhance relations, alongside reviewing the latest regional developments and diplomatic eff»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change HE Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie met with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qatar HE Hong Ji-pyo on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed means to enhance cooperation between the two countries in climate and environmental fields,»»»

SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was “in great shape” as he launched his candidacy for October elections, with pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration looming over the campaign. A titan of the Latin American left, Lula is seeking a fourth»»»

BAGHDAD: Iraq will not allow its territory to be used as a launchpad or transit route for attacks against neighboring or friendly countries, Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Falih Al-Zaidi has reiterated. A statement issued by the prime minister’s media office sai»»»

SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was “in great shape” as he launched his candidacy for October elections, with pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration looming over the campaign. A titan of the Latin American left, Lula is seeking a fourth»»»

Damascus, Aug. 2 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh announced a new milestone in Syria’s economic reform path, with the World Bank approving the success of Syria’s 2026 reforms and increasing grant allocations for 2027, the minister said Sunday. “The World Bank has completed its review o»»»

RIYADH: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a call on Sunday from Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian foreign minister, to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East. Prince Faisal affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to its role in maintaining security and s»»»

RIYADH: Princess Sarah bint Bandar, the executive director of the International Dates Council, met the Turkish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Emrullah Isler at the Turkish Embassy in Riyadh on Sunday. The meeting looked at the council’s work, objectives and role in supporting the global dates sector, a»»»

Tehran: Iran on Sunday said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the US called off major strikes to allow for diplomacy. US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that his country and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran, saying»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities is reviewing the conditions of real estate developers, particularly small and medium-sized firms, to identify the causes of stalled projects and develop solutions that ensure their completion, rather than relying solely on land withdrawal»»»

Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, inaugurated the seventh edition of the Egyptians Abroad Conference, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the theme, “No Matter How Far We Go, Egypt Brings Us Together.” The two-day»»»

The Egyptian government is evaluating proposals to transfer the ownership of several public sector holding companies and their subsidiaries in an effort to maximise economic returns and reduce public debt. The initiative falls under the second edition of Egypt’s State Ownership Policy Document (202»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed progress on a series of strategic port and transport projects on Sunday, directing officials to complete them on schedule and in line with the highest quality standards, as Egypt seeks to strengthen its position as a regional trade and logistics hub.»»»

Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gomblat received Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid to discuss mechanisms for strengthening cooperation between the two ministries, with a focus on leveraging the capabilities of military production companies and units to attract i»»»

Arcachon, France: The sun shone bright on a southwestern French beach Sunday as some holidaymakers returned after a massive wildfire ripped through nearby pine forests for more than a week. A few people strolled along the seafront and colourful parasols dotted the sandy beach in the town of Arcacho»»»

Damascus, Aug. 2 (SANA) Syria’s Agriculture Minister Basil al-Suwaidan met on Sunday with Belarusian Ambassador to Damascus Yuri Sluka to discuss enhancing agricultural cooperation and setting up frameworks to support the sector and serve farmers. Al-Suwaidan stressed the importance of opening comm»»»

LONDON: Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled his support for a written constitution for the UK, which unlike most countries, does not have one authoritative document. Since entering office just two weeks ago, the former mayor of Greater Manchester has made devolution of power to »»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty held a phone Conversation, focusing on cooperation relatio»»»

A Danish pilot and a Greek crew member died when two helicopters collided while attempting to put out a fire in Porto Germeno, a seaside village northwest of Athens on Sunday. Photo by Orestis Panagiotou/EPA Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Two firefighting helicopters collided midair as they battled wildfires in G»»»

Egypt is expanding healthcare services for its citizens living abroad during their visits to the country, while seeking greater engagement from Egyptian doctors and medical specialists based overseas, Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said. Speaking during a panel discussion at»»»

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said remittances and investments from Egyptians living abroad are among the country’s most important sources of foreign currency, playing a vital role in strengthening the economy’s resilience amid successive regional and global crises. Madbouly made the rema»»»

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk has announced that the government will launch a dedicated investment fund for Egyptians living abroad next year, offering a range of investment instruments tailored specifically to the needs of the Egyptian diaspora. Speaking during a panel discussion titled State»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have launched the “Update Your KYC in Egypt” initiative, enabling Egyptians working abroad to update their banking information without travelling to Egypt. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the National Bank o»»»

Tehran: The spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry said on Sunday that Tehran and Muscat were close to reaching a deal on a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, separate from the existing corridors. "We are now going to reach an understanding on a route acceptable to both sides -- neithe»»»

Dubai: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the attestation of educational certificates and related documents is now fully digital, with applications processed within two hours during official working hours. The ministry said the service is designed to support students and graduates b»»»

DUBAI: Negotiations between ​Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are ‌in ‌their ​final ‌stages, ⁠Iran’s Foreign ​Minister Abbas ⁠Araqchi said on Sunday, according to official ⁠news agency ‌IRNA, ‌after ​the ‌US ‌said it had called off an attack ‌on Iran to give ⁠room for ⁠diplomacy. President D»»»