Asker, Norway: Norway's new King Haakon VIII attended a memorial service Sunday, as churches across the Scandinavian kingdom paid tribute to his father, King Harald, who passed away two days before. Members of the public lined up to catch a glimpse of the new king. 53, as he arrived with the royal »»»

London: Andy Burnham has enjoyed the first month as UK prime minister, but the hard trade-offs involved in governing are about to get real as parliament returns from its summer break in the coming days. Since succeeding Keir Starmer on July 20, Burnham has pleased voters with several low-cost sweet»»»

ALKHOBAR: When Aljowharah Hassan was asked to go in goal during a 2024 university match against Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, the attacking player had never played as a keeper before. Her usual position was on the left wing, but an injury to a teammate meant the 24-year-old had to ma»»»

DUBAI: Sharjah Self-Defence club topped the standings on the opening day of Round 6 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, taking place at Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai. The no-gi competition on Saturday featured athletes in the U-12, U-14 and U-16 categories, representi»»»

President Joseph Aoun on Sunday marked the 48th anniversary of the disappearance of revered Shiite cleric Imam Moussa al-Sadr and his companions by saying that he refuses to allow the South to remain a "forgotten region" or a bargaining chip. The president added that the only legitimate weapons pro»»»

Budapest is set to return to normal operations from 1 September after the capital’s energy supply was restored. Decorative lighting, fountains and the Gellért Hill waterfall will also be switched back on following weeks of energy and water-saving measures. Budapest’s restrictions to end Budapest’s »»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has warned motorists to come to a complete stop when a school bus extends its side-mounted “Stop” arm, with drivers required to remain at least five metres from the bus while children are boarding or getting off. Failing to stop carries a Dh1,000 fine and 10 traffic poin»»»

Sydney: Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena and Kenyan world champion Peres Jepchirchir surged to commanding wins Sunday in the men's and women's races respectively at the Sydney Marathon. Victory was the first in a World Marathon Major for 21-year-old Gobena, who came second last year, while Jepchirchir adde»»»

The death toll from the catastrophic floods and landslides in Nepal has continued to rise, while hundreds remain missing on the Tibetan side of the border. Chinese authorities say 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries are unaccounted for, including one Hungarian. One Hungarian listed among missin»»»

Tashkent: On the sidelines of the International Media Forum in Tashkent, The Peninsula had an opportunity to speak with Kathleen Gobel , Director of Cultural Cooperation at International Evolve of Germany and one of the speakers on the second day of the forum. She discussed her book on the 99 Beaut»»»

The first phase of a temporary bottom sill at Paks has been completed in just 17 days, using 43,000 cubic metres of rock, according to Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The project was designed to help secure sufficient cooling water for the nuclear power plant amid exceptionally low Danube water levels»»»

Irish MEP Barry Andrews’ active lobbying in the European Parliament to sanction illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, as well as his humanitarian work, have made him a vocal player in the centrist European party Renew. On Tuesday (28 July), he spoke to EUobserver about his pragmatic, t»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s non-banking financial services (NBFS) sector plays a pivotal role in driving financial inclusion, yet micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) continue to face structural hurdles in accessing tailored capital. As macroeconomic pressures and inflation reshape the local mark»»»

Egypt’s economic engagement with Africa is undergoing a profound transformation, moving beyond traditional trade and political coordination toward strategic development partnerships anchored in infrastructure diplomacy. The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project in Tanzania epitomizes this shift. The $2»»»

Beloved country star Dolly Parton was many things to her fans, including an actor, singer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. But after her death on Tuesday at the age of 80, some admirers are remembering her as something she never overtly claimed: feminist icon.   Twelv»»»

A serious collision between a bus and a car at Budapest’s busy Astoria intersection has left nine people injured, including a woman who suffered life-threatening injuries. Two children were among those taken to hospital. Serious crash in central Budapest Nine people were injured when a bus collided»»»

NEW YORK: More than 8,000 fans packed the Grandstand at the US Open last year to witness Alex Eala rally from down 5-1 in the third set to upset 14th-ranked Clara Tauson. The crowd went crazy, waving Filipino flags to celebrate the comeback. Eala is now up to a career-best 18th in the world, and at»»»

NEW YORK: The US Open looks more open than ever, and top-seeded Alexander Zverev says the absence of Jannik Sinner and questions surrounding defending champion Carlos Alcaraz as he returns from injury do little to enhance his own status as favorite. “I feel like I’m one of the 128 players that are »»»

Although the conflict in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz is far from over, analysts are already rushing to declare what lessons should be learned from it. An emerging genre of security policy articles highlights the various logistical and tactical shortcomings of the US operation against Iran: a lack»»»

Dubai: Flight operations across the UAE have largely normalised, but passengers travelling today could still face delays and cancellations on some Gulf and international routes as airlines continue to navigate regional security concerns. Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia and flydubai are operati»»»

Britain doubles down against RussiaRussia has already warned the UK of “consequences” for Ukraine’s use of British-made drones to strike Russian civilian infrastructure. These words were clearly lost on British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who arrived in Kiev on Monday to mark the 35th anniversary »»»

SYDNEY: Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena surged to a record-breaking victory in the men’s race at the Sydney Marathon on Sunday. In perfect conditions, Gobena won the hotly contested men’s race in two hours four minutes and 42 seconds more than a minute and a half quicker than the previous record on the hi»»»

Dubai: For generations, the Indian marriage biodata was remarkably straightforward — and sometimes brutally so. Age. Height. Complexion. Caste. Education. Salary. Profession. Family background. For a prospective groom, a secure job, good income and property could push him up the marriage market. Fo»»»

New Delhi: India's two-time Olympic javelin medallist Neeraj Chopra said on Saturday that he has been ruled out for the rest of the 2026 athletics season due to an ankle injury. "It's disappointing, especially because I felt close to finding my rhythm," he said in a statement. "But, as they say, se»»»

Ontario Premier Doug Ford erected a massive sign on the shores of Lake Ontario in a challenge to U.S. President Donald Trump's move to rename the body of water. Photo courtesy of Doug Ford/X Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Saturday erected a massive sign saying "Lake Ontario -- Now an»»»

TORONTO: Ontario Premier Doug Ford answered President Donald Trump’s “Lake America” decree Saturday with a billboard-sized message on the Canadian shoreline — “Lake Ontario. Now and Always” — as Canadian leaders met the move with ridicule rather than outrage. Wearing a Team Canada soccer jersey, Fo»»»

REYKJAVIK, Iceland: Voters in Iceland went to the polls Saturday to decide whether the country should resume long-stalled negotiations to become a member of the European Union, in the shadow of US President Donald Trump’s threats to control nearby Greenland. The yes-or-no referendum question is sim»»»

WASHINGTON: Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Michigan, apologized to the state’s Jewish Democratic Caucus on Saturday for comments he made after an attack on a synagogue in March, which he tied to Israel’s actions in the Middle East. “My comments may have been misconstrued to»»»

A woman arranges flowers at a memorial under a mural of Dolly Parton in Konxville, Tennessee. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Friday said he wants to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton. Lee said he wants to create»»»

Tribune News Network Doha “They are annihilating the Rohingya race. If we can gather evidence of these killings along with the exact locations, we can show the world what is happening,” said an unnamed citizen journalist who captured rare footage from the civil war in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. Using»»»

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur’s initially improved ‌performance against Newcastle United gave way once again to familiar failings in Saturday’s limp 2-0 loss, leaving coach Roberto De Zerbi’s attempt to establish a connection ​with their fans in tatters. After a dreadful display at Brentford last weeke»»»

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Washington: Besides a social media post from President Donald Trump, the White House has said little about what he is calling “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY” in Venezuela. Trump said the agreement announced Friday night would give the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, »»»

COLORADO SPRINGS: Matt Errico was sitting on the toilet when he heard noises in his Colorado home. The roofer got up and found two young bears ​about the size of golden retrievers standing in his hallway. After a staring match, they bolted out of the front door. Errico has had bears get into his ‌g»»»

A young festival-goer was taken to hospital after a bungee jumping accident at the Szeged Youth Days (SZIN) festival in southern Hungary on Friday night. Almost fatal accident at Hungarian festival The incident happened at the festival’s bungee jumping attraction at around 11 PM, with witnesses rep»»»

Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260829, the winning numbers in the Days section were 8, 14, 13, 23, 20, 9, while 7 was drawn as the winning number in the Months section. Meanwhile, three participants h»»»

Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260829, the winning numbers in the Days section were 8, 14, 13, 23, 20, 9, while 7 was drawn as the winning number in the Months section. Meanwhile, three participants h»»»

A group of soldiers in Niger rebelled against officers at a key military base and fired at sensitive locations in the capital, Niamey, in an apparent mutiny marked by gunfire and explosions, authorities said Saturday, in what was seen as a major threat to the country's struggling junta. FRANCE 24's»»»

Dubai: Palestinian and UAE flags waved above a sea of kufiyas as music filled the halls of Dubai Exhibition Centre on Saturday, August 29. Families gathered around traditional food, children watched performers take the stage, and friends embraced after meeting under one roof. For one day, Dubai has»»»

The risk of nuclear war does not rest on a single decision. It accumulates, test by test, each explosion edging the world closer to potential catastrophe. That escalation carries a cost of its own, too: every nuclear weapon test leaves a scar on land and on water, and some who lived near test sites»»»

MAKKAH: Tourists are not only visiting the mountains of Taif for the area’s mild weather and scenic views. The mountains have become an open arena for adventure and exploration enthusiasts, in part because of the diversity of the terrain — from peaks and valleys to forests and rock formations. With»»»

Doha, Qatar: From classrooms and school zones to transport networks, health campaigns and family shopping, Qatar has completed wide-ranging preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year as students return to schools tomorrow. Around 419,373 students are expected to be welcomed across 649 schools and»»»

ABU DHABI: Power Slap has announced that the main event for Power Slap 25 Presented By Monster Energy on Oct. 23 at the Space42 Arena will be a super heavyweight title rematch between Dayne “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes and Dumpling. The event, marking the third consecutive year Power Slap has stage»»»

RIYADH: The Digital Cooperation Organization, an international organization dedicated to accelerating inclusive and sustainable digital economy growth, announced that its council has approved the candidacy of eight countries to join as member states. This would potentially expand DCO membership fro»»»

1 of 2 | Relatives of victims and missing people react outside the morgue of the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, in Kathmandu, Nepal. According to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, more than 600 people were killed and hundreds remain missing across northern Nepal af»»»

Rome: AC Milan forward Rafael Leao said he is leaving the Serie A club after seven seasons, with Turkish champions Galatasaray expected to be his next destination. The Portuguese forward watched from the sidelines as Milan beat Venezia 2-0 on Friday, with club record signing Goncalo Ramos breaking »»»

RIYADH: Dr. Mansour Assery, one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent figures in dentistry, was honored during the Aseer Dent Conference at the Prince Sultan Cultural Center in Khamis Mushait on Thursday. The event, which brings together dentists, specialists, and industry experts, highlighted Assery’s »»»

NOVO-OGARYOVO (Sputnik) - Trade between Russia and Belarus has grown by 12.5% since the beginning of the year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. "The main area of our cooperation, namely trade and the economy, is developing successfully. Despite all attempts from outside to somehow»»»

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, arguing the award should go to “the best player in the world” rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions League success. “The best players in the world, there are two, three or four of them, an»»»

The turbines at Tiszalök fell silent on August 27, but the most important story is not the electricity that disappeared from the grid. It is the water that Hungary can no longer afford to use in the same way. As the Tisza’s flow has fallen to exceptionally low levels, water managers are changing th»»»