Dubai: Dubai gold prices slipped on Monday, giving UAE shoppers a little relief after bullion came under pressure from rising expectations of a US interest-rate hike. The Dubai 24K gold rate fell to Dh533 per gram, from Dh536.75 at the previous close, while 22K gold dropped to Dh493.75 from Dh497. »»»

MANILA: Several provinces north of Manila were placed under a state of calamity after persistent monsoon rains damaged key infrastructure, including two bridges in Tarlac City. The flooding comes as the southwest monsoon, or "habagat", continues to dump heavy to intense rain over Central Luzon. Pag»»»

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon congratulated President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and the Kyrgyz people on Independence Day. In his congratulatory telegram, the Tajik leader emphasized that under Sadyr Japarov’s leadership, Kyrgyzstan is steadily moving forward and achieving significant re»»»

Dubai: The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the retail prices for petrol and diesel for September 2026. Under the new rates, Super 98 petrol will be priced at Dh3.80 per litre, compared to Dh3.60 in August, while Special 95 petrol will be set at Dh3.69 per litre, against Dh3.49 last month. E-»»»

Five patient organizations called for an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Health Minister Katya Ivkova over healthcare reforms in a joint statement made available to BTA on Monday. The organizations argue that the reforms should not be viewed as separate administrative measures, b»»»

Iran on Monday said a supertanker attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz struck two sea mines. File Photo by EPA Aug. 31 (UPI) -- A supertanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz struck two sea mines, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Monday, days after the Trump administration said it»»»

The official meeting of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Chinese President Xi Jinping has begun in Bishkek. During the ceremony, the Chinese leader greeted the Kyrgyz military personnel with the word «Salam!» Opening the talks, Sadyr Japarov called Xi Jinping a dear friend. «It is a great pleasur»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will discuss the situation in Ukraine and possible ways to end the hostilities during a meeting in Bishkek. Türkiye and Habertürk, as well as the Russian news agency Interfax, reported. The leaders are expected to address s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will send 243 athletes to the Asian Games in Japan with the national contingent aiming for strong performances at the continent’s biggest multi-sport event, which will be held from September 19 to October 4. Officially known as the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, the 20th edition »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Academy Sidra, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, has welcomed students to its new building as the academic year begins, providing an integrated learning environment designed to support learning, innovation, and student wellbeing. The new building can accommodat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Institute of Public Administration at the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) organised a virtual workshop titled “Knowledge Transfer Programme: From Learning to Application, and From Knowledge to Impact.” The workshop was held within a collaborative framework wit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Zone Foundation successfully concluded the first edition of Run the Dome 2026, held on August 28 and 29 at Aspire Dome, with strong participation from community members of different ages and nationalities. The two-day sporting event brought together participants in an energetic »»»

NATO remains the main driver of escalation, and the alliance’s attempts to drag Europe into the conflict in Ukraine are reckless and provocative, Russia’s ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar told Sputnik. NATO continues to obstruct efforts to find a political and diplomatic settlement to the Ukrain»»»

Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Participants of the International Media Forum, “Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective, New Discoveries,” have adopted an address to Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, supporting closer international media cooperation and an initiative to make the forum a regular platfo»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE leaders welcomed more than 1.277 million pupils back to classrooms on Monday with messages urging them to approach the new academic year with ambition and curiosity, while highlighting the key role of teachers and families in shaping the country’s future. More than 1,180 public and p»»»

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated President Sadyr Japarov and the people of the country on Independence Day. «We are particularly pleased that, as a result of the systemic and large-scale reforms carried out in the republic under your leadership, aimed at ensuring sustainable»»»

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) celebrated the successful completion of a 10-month vocational training programme for 15 young professionals from the Namangan region of Uzbekistan, marking an important milestone in the pioneering collaboration between Qatar and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Fire Station, in partnership with Qatar Creates Talks, will host Creative Infrastructures: Spaces for Experimentation on September 1, a public panel discussion considering how creative development programmes can support artists, designers and other practitioners as they build sustainab»»»

Dubai: UAE travellers face another day of flight disruptions as airlines continue to adjust services across the Gulf, with cancellations and delays affecting Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, flydubai and several international carriers. The latest disruption comes as the six-month-old US-Iran c»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Over 10,000 first-grade students across Qatar’s government primary schools received a special welcome yesterday as the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) launched the “First Step” initiative in cooperation with Rafeeq, marking the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. T»»»

KATMANDU, Nepal: Devastating floods near the border with China have killed at least 903 people in Nepal, while the number of missing in the country has soared to 4,247, its disaster authority said Monday, as rescue efforts entered a sixth day. Chinese state media earlier confirmed 16 dead and 546 p»»»

The opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games will take place at Bishkek Arena today. The Ministry of Internal Affairs published a list of items prohibited inside the stadium. The following items are not allowed on the stadium premises: Visitors will be subject to security screening at the entra»»»

Doha, Qatar: The strategic partnership between Boeing and Qatar has reached new heights as both entities align on a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable growth and technological advancement, said an official. Boeing’s Managing Director of Commercial Marketing for the Middle East and Africa, Shahab»»»

US President Donald Trump has again drawn a hard red line over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, warning that Tehran “cannot have a nuclear weapon” as the six-month US-Iran war enters a new phase. Speaking to Fox News’ Sunday Night in America, and reposted by the White House' RapidResponse47 social media a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Students across Qatar returned to their schools on Sunday, marking the start of the 2026-2027 academic year, as teachers and administrative staff welcomed them back to classrooms and school campuses in a positive and enthusiastic atmosphere. The first day brought together students and »»»

Two-time Olympic fencing champion Bence Szabó says Hungary has withdrawn his diplomatic passport and informed him that, contrary to previous plans, he will not be appointed as the country’s ambassador to Havana, Cuba. Szabó, a former Secretary General of the Hungarian Olympic Committee, told Index »»»

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and the Kyrgyz people on Independence Day. In his congratulatory message, he emphasized that August 31 symbolizes the Kyrgyz people’s aspirations for freedom, sovereignty, and independence. Over the pas»»»

UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Kyrgyzstan to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit. Photo Internet Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Sydykov welcomed the distinguished guest at Manas International Airport. António Guterres will participate »»»

NEW YORK: Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open. The 48th-ranked Argentine’s 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory ended Djokovic’s latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam ti»»»

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted a lunch in Berlin on August 27 for the leaders of Denmark, Austria and Finland, with the Dutch and Swedish counterparts joining digitally, in a bid to trim the next seven-year budget of the European Union. The six countries insist that the European Commission»»»

TRIPOLI: Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani hailed on Sunday the reopening of his country’s embassy in the Libyan capital Tripoli, which had been closed for more than a decade.Shaibani was welcomed by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, who leads the UN-recognized administration in Tripoli, »»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Sadyr Japarov and the people of Kyrgyzstan on Independence Day. The Russian leader’s congratulations were published by the Presidential Administration of Kyrgyzstan. Putin noted that under Japarov’s leadership, Kyrgyzstan is successfully addressing soc»»»

Treasury Secretary warns of severe consequences for those continuing business with Tehran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the US is preparing to sanction another bank in its escalating campaign to clamp down on Iran-related transactions, warning of severe consequences for those who cont»»»

BATAM, Indonesia: The US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sailed past Singapore early on Sunday as it headed home after a grueling deployment in the Middle East. It’s expected to stop in Thailand for a port visit.Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapo»»»

Hurricane Katrina was located nearly 1,000 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula on Sunday evening. Image courtesy NOAA Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Karina rapidly strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane Sunday evening and was moving west over the Pacific Ocean, forec»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Sadyr Japarov and the people of the republic on Independence Day. In his congratulatory message, he noted that over more than 30 years of independence, Kyrgyzstan has defined its own path of development as a sovereign state. Trump said the United States is »»»

Iraq is committed to a full withdrawal of US-led coalition forces by the end of September, UK-based Saudi daily Asharq Al-Awsat reported on Saturday, citing an Iraqi official. US forces have been in the country for 23 years since the 2003 invasion and subsequent smaller-scale operations against Isl»»»

Venezuela maintains control over its oil resources under a new agreement with the US granting Washington significant access to the country’s proven crude reserves, acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Saturday. US President Donald Trump claimed earlier in the week that Washington had secured “m»»»

A US drone struck Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to preliminary reports from Tasnim News Agency. Local media reported that two people were killed and two others were injured in the attack.US Central Command confirmed the strikes on Larak Island, framing the action as a limited defe»»»

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused NATO of seeking to transform the Arctic into a new theater of confrontation against Russia and its partners. "NATO and other Western countries make no secret of their true motives, openly declaring their intention to turn the Arctic into a new fro»»»

The US Navy is running two missions in the Gulf at the same time. One seals Iran's coastline, blocking any vessel from entering or leaving an Iranian port. The other keeps the Strait of Hormuz open, escorting commercial traffic for shipping companies that request help. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, spo»»»

Armed police officers patrol near the Schachen horse racing track following a shooting, in Aarau, Switzerland, on Sunday. One person was killed and five others were injured in an overnight shooting at a rave near the horse racing track in Aarau's Schachen district, according to the local police. Ph»»»

President Sadyr Japarov congratulated Kyrgyzstanis on Independence Day. «Dear compatriots! Dear people of Kyrgyzstan! I wholeheartedly congratulate you on our country’s main national holiday—the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Kyrgyz Republic! Kyrgyzstan’s independence is a priceless, s»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and the people of the republic on Independence Day. «Over the past 35 years, and particularly during the more than five years of your leadership, the Kyrgyz Republic has achieved outstanding success in nation-building.»»»

European countries are only hurting themselves by imposing visa restrictions on Russian tourists, Artem Studennikov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s First European Department, tells Sputnik. Russia does not see any need to tighten visa requirements for ordinary European citizens in a ret»»»

Asheville, South Carolina: Energy security, mounting trade tensions and Washington’s efforts to intensify economic pressure on Iran are expected to be among India’s principal concerns when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attends the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting here »»»

Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov is visiting the northern regions of Ruse and Pleven between August 31 and September 1 to inspect motorway projects, the ministry said. The first day, Shishkov will inspect construction of the Ruse–Veliko Tarnovo motorway. The inspection w»»»

The first week of September is expected to bring slightly changeable but summery, warm weather, with peak temperatures typically around 30 degrees Celsius and refreshing dawns. Scattered showers and thunderstorms may develop at the beginning of the week, while the second half of the week looks set »»»

The Prime Minister announced on Sunday that he intends to introduce legislative amendments to shorten investigations and criminal proceedings related to the recovery of state assets. In a Facebook post, Péter Magyar wrote that no one wants the recovery of assets and the punishment of those responsi»»»