LONDON: France on Monday condemned a proposal by hard-right Reform UK party to launch, if it wins power, “the largest military operation” in the Channel “since World War II” to stop migrants crossing on small boats. The party’s leader, Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, at a press conference unveiled »»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump accused ExxonMobil and Chevron on Monday of making “too much ​money” off higher fuel prices and said the oil giants should “give some of that back to the public,” a notable break from his usual alliance with the industry. “I don’t like it,” Trump told reporters»»»

KAMPALA: Uganda’s military unveiled a monument to an older brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who was killed during a hostage rescue operation in the East African country in 1976. The statue of Yonatan Netanyahu holding an assault rifle was unveiled on Saturday by Ugandan military»»»

WASHINGTON: Two Republican senators who threatened to block acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation to lead the Justice Department said Monday that they will support his nomination, ending an impasse over plans to create a fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump. The endorse»»»

ATHENS: A record-breaking hot and dry summer tightened its grip on Europe on Monday, as water-dropping planes swooped over a major wildfire in Greece, firefighters in France sought to stabilize a blaze in Provence, and much of the United Kingdom recorded its driest July in nearly two centuries. Wil»»»

Major General Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, said Iran had prepared to strike three locations in Ukraine after the attack on an Iranian commercial vessel, but suspended the response after Ukraine claimed the attack was a mistake, Fars News reported. “We h»»»

President Iliana Iotova will visit the Perperikon archaeological complex, located in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains, where she will see the latest discoveries at the ancient rock city, the President’s press secretariat said on Tuesday. She will be welcomed by Prof. Nikolay Ovcharov, scientific direc»»»

After Venezuela and Iran, could Cuba be Donald Trump’s next target? As the island endures its worst crisis in decades, Washington is hardening its stance and imposing further sanctions. Is this merely political posturing, or part of a genuine strategy by the US president? How far are the United Sta»»»

Firefighters made progress against several blazes Monday after wildfires driven by drought, extreme heat and strong winds tore through Washington state's second-largest city, destroying up to 1,100 structures and prompting what officials called the worst natural disaster in Spokane's history. Wildf»»»

The coalition argues the president exceeded his legal authority by imposing broad tariffs on dozens of trading partners under the guise of combating forced labour, asking a federal court to block the measures and order refunds for importers. Twenty-five US states, nearly all led by Democrats, sued »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said new talks to wind down the war in Iran will start on August 3, after announcing he is holding off on new massive strikes he had threatened to unleash on the country. This is not a one-time occurrence: Trump has regularly announced ongoing talks after threatening agr»»»

The US president insisted negotiations were underway despite Tehran's denials, saying Iran had a final opportunity to reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear programme before facing what he called 'decapitation.' US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran w»»»

If the current level of conservation can be maintained, it will remain true that stricter intervention is not necessary; the receding of the Danube has halted in Budapest, and the coming hours will determine whether production can be preserved at the last turbine in Paks — said Prime Minister Péter»»»

Improvements along the Nagykörút will not be put on hold until the boulevard's full renovation: more space will be allocated to pedestrians, cycling will become safer, and new parking and loading spaces will be created along a section of József körút — the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) announced »»»

Kyrgyzstan ranked 87th out of 161 in the Legatum Prosperity Index. The index’s compilers rated Kyrgyzstan’s performance highest in the areas of security, healthcare, education, and living conditions. Among Central Asian countries, the rankings were as follows: Switzerland, Norway, and Ireland are t»»»

Tokyo: Japan needs to adapt to the new methods of warfare like drones and artificial intelligence (AI) used in Ukraine and the Middle East and strengthen its defense industry, the government said Tuesday. Japan has bolstered its military capability and spending in recent years and has started deplo»»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has retained almost all members of his cabinet after beginning a new term in office following his ruling Civil Contract party's victory in parliamentary elections, signalling policy continuity as the country faces a challenging regional environment. President»»»

MOOV Leasing announces the signing of a new syndicated credit facility worth 187 million euro, one of the most significant syndicated financings granted to an entrepreneurial company in Romania’s operational leasing sector. The new facility will support the company’s next stage of development, expa»»»

A Kerala man has won a nine-year legal battle against Air India after a delayed flight left him stranded overnight at Mumbai airport and forced him to spend thousands of rupees to return to his job in Saudi Arabia. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Thiruvananthapuram, ordered Air»»»

The International Secretariat of the 2026 World Nomad Games (WNG) has completed the release of its three-part promotional video series, «Heritage in Motion,» highlighting the traditional sports included in the program of the 6th World Nomad Games. The series includes three short videos titled «Prec»»»

Vladimir Salo has been appointed head coach of the Kyrgyzstan’s U15 national youth football team, the Kyrgyz Football Federation reported. Under the new head coach, the team will begin preparations for the 2026 FIFA U15 World Cup and the FIFA Festival 2026 tournament, which will be held in Azerbaij»»»

On August 11, a ceremony will be held at the Mikhail Frunze Memorial House-Museum to present a series of postage stamps dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan’s first museum. The Ministry of Culture announced. The series is a special philatelic issue reflecting the century-long history of»»»

Rather than engaging in partisan political battles, Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Ágnes Forsthoffer, the Speaker of the House exercising the powers of the President of the Republic, emphasised the importance of national unity and the need for cooperation among political actors on Monday at the Sá»»»

Dubai: Air travel across the UAE remains largely operational despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, but passengers should continue to expect cancellations, delays and last-minute schedule changes on some regional routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balanc»»»

Delaney Hall Detention Center is pictured in Newark, N.J. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A 41-year-old man detained at a private immigration detention facility in New Jersey has died, the Trump administration said Monday, further raising c»»»

Several users in India and other regions reported losing access to WhatsApp features after their accounts were placed under review. The app temporarily blocked access to all features, with WhatsApp saying it is working to restore accounts that were mistakenly flagged, PTI reported. Users report sud»»»

Russian attacks killed one person in Sumy in Ukraine's northeast, the head of the regional military administration said on Tuesday. The bombing came after Ukrainian strikes that killed 11 and wounded dozens in a Russian Black Sea resort and annexed Crimea, as Russia's battlefield advances showed si»»»

An Iranina general has warned that US warships attempting to establish or enforce an alternative shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz could become targets, escalating an already dangerous confrontation over the strategic waterway. Major Gen. Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Supreme Lead»»»

Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are expected to climb to 50°C inland today, while afternoon convective clouds could bring scattered rainfall to parts of the country's internal, eastern and southern regions, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM forecast partly cloudy skies in ge»»»

I heave a sigh of relief every time I check my calorie count on my smartwatch. It's always higher than what the treadmill says, and, ever the optimist, I choose to believe I truly did burn 30 more calories than the machine claims. Rather than accept that I didn't burn those 30 calories, compared to»»»

A cargo vessel reported being struck by an unknown projectile about 20 nautical miles northeast of Al Khasab, Oman, near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said late Monday. UKMTO issued Warning 104-26, classifying the incident as an attack. T»»»

Abu Dhabi: A Filipino expat has spoken how his group of 10 friends from the Philippines, India and Bangladesh that had been chasing the Big Ticket grand prize for 15 years, finally won Dh20 million. As reported by Gulf News on Monday night, Dubai resident Reynaldo Herboso, was named the winner afte»»»

Iran's wartime leadership is showing a united front toward the US, but behind that facade, a potentially consequential struggle is emerging over who controls Iran's strategy — and how far Tehran should go in using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against Washington. The latest sign came Monday (Aug»»»

Share: Palestinians inspect destroyed buildings after they were targeted by Israeli strikes the previous night in Deir al Balah, central Gaza Strip on July 29, 2026. © Eyad Baba, AFP Palestinian militant group Hamas confirmed Friday that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would lead to the gr»»»

A remarkable transformation is underway across the global education landscape. Classrooms are no longer defined by rows of desks, static textbooks and standardised lessons. Instead, they are becoming dynamic learning environments powered by technology, data and artificial intelligence (AI), designe»»»

Dubai: Indian expats in the UAE are hopeful that their government will revise the steep increase in passport fees after the Delhi High Court recently directed the Union government to consider a petition challenging the revised charges within three weeks. Members of the community group Pravasi Legal»»»

US President Donald Trump said late on Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation." Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the reque»»»

Exxon Mobil and Chevron just delivered a powerful snapshot of the strange economics of the Iran war: the same global energy shock that has squeezed American drivers has produced a spectacular windfall for major US oil companies. Exxon Mobil and Chevron together earned about $26.5 billion in net inc»»»

1 of 4 | The drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is shown July 28 in Washington, D.C. U.S. prosecutors have moved to drop charges against three more people accused of vandalizing the pool. Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI. | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Prosecutors in Washington, D.C., have moved »»»

Dubai: Consumers across Asia could begin paying more for petrol within weeks if disruption at Bab al-Mandab continues, while higher airfares and grocery costs may take longer to reach household budgets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Oil prices and financial markets w»»»

Gaza: Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye on Tuesday (local time) condemned what they described as ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly attacks on healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, as two people were killed following fresh Israeli strikes in the southwest of Gaza City and»»»

HAVANA: Alexey Ríos García awoke not to his bed in Cuba 's capital on Monday, but to an ocean breeze and the concrete of Havana's famous seaside boulevard. The 30-year-old construction worker ended up curling up with other Cubans on the city's sea wall, the Malecón, in a desperate attempt to escape»»»

The twin quakes that shattered Venezuela in June killed 6,125 people, National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodriguez said Monday. The updated figure comes weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck on June 24, causing nearly 200 buildings to collapse, mostly in the worst-hit coastal state of La G»»»

Share: PHOTO- A message lighting up Times Square , New York City center :Neighboring nations deserve better than what stands between them. Lebanon and Israel will begin a seventh round of direct negotiations in the Italian capital Rome on Tuesday under US sponsorship, a Lebanese official said. The »»»

The flag hangs at half staff to honor the victims of a mass shooting at Brown University in December in Providence, RI. Christine Paxson, Brown's president since 2012, announced Monday that she will step down at the end of the academic year. File Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (»»»

Ankara, Aug. 3 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call on Monday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the latest regional and international developments and efforts to end escalation in the region, according to a statement by Türkiye‘s Communications Direct»»»

President Donald Trump said late on Monday that negotiations with Iran will conclude rapidly “one way or the other,” prioritising the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as early as Tuesday before addressing Tehran’s nuclear program. “They’re going to go quickly one way or the other. It’s not ve»»»

New York's General Letitia James and 23 other attorneys general sued the Trump administration to block immigration officials from accessing private data from citizens enrolled in the anti-poverty TANF program. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A coalition of 24 Democrat»»»

US President Donald Trump's postwar transition body The Board of Peace on Monday assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal would only begin after Hamas's complete disarmament, following objections. Israel had objected to the board's Thursday text that called for a»»»

Several people ended up in the river after an important bridge collapsed on June 3 in the village of Hombo in the eastern part of the DRC. The bridge is one of the failing critical infrastructures in a territory that is home to one of the most lucrative mines in the region.   The footage shows»»»