US President Donald Trump has demanded answers from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over depleted American weapons stockpiles, including air defense missiles, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the exchange. Hegseth did not reportedly dispute the shortages but d»»»

US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports of ammunition shortages, warning of action against alleged “leakers”, as Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, oil prices are hovering near $80 a barrel, gold continues its upward run to reach Dh516.25 p»»»

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Kinshasa: A suspected Ebola death has been reported on a boat heading for Kinshasa, which has so far avoided the outbreak raging in DR Congo's east and northeast, authorities said Thursday. Ebola, which spreads through contact with bodily fluids and causes haemorrhagic fever, has killed at least 1,»»»

Ukraine has exhausted weapons stocks and the very concept of warfare - something ex-commander Valery Zaluzhny has admitted - retired colonel and military analyst Viktor Litovkin tells Sputnik. Ukraine has tried everything - from NATO templates to its own improvisations - and Russia has found a resp»»»

LONDON: It has been a whirlwind week for Al-Ahli, with the announcement of Matthias Jaissle’s departure followed today by the confirmation of Marino Pusic as new head coach. The Dutch-Bosnian manager has some big shoes to fill in Jeddah. Just three months after lifting a second successive AFC Champ»»»

President Donald Trump is shown Monday in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. On Thursday, Trump denied U.S. muntions shortage due to the attacks on Iran. Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed reports of munition»»»

DOHA: The Local Dates Festival, in its 11th edition at Souq Waqif in Doha, combines celebrating local production and recalling the status of the palm tree in the social and economic history of the State of Qatar, where the festival welcomes visitors of different nationalities and ages to learn abou»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday received a farewell visit from Spanish Ambassador to Belgrade Juan Jose Sanz Aparicio and noted that Serbia highly appreciated its friendly relations with the Kingdom of Spain, characterised by sincere and unequivocal mutual support on issue»»»

A row has broken out over the International Cricket Council’s decision to alter the format of the men’s 2027 ODI World Cup. This is scheduled to run between Oct. 4 and Nov. 21. It will be the first to be held in Africa since 2003, hosted jointly by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe, with the forme»»»

Khirbet Al-Tuba, Palestinian Territories: Israeli settlers attacked a small Palestinian community in the West Bank, injuring people, destroying homes and smashing their power source, the military and residents said Thursday, in the latest in a spate of violent confrontations.AFP journalists in remo»»»

What happened in the North African Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week was tragic for everyone involved. So let’s make it a regular thing, the EU apparently decided – at least judging by its actions. I’m not saying that anybody overtly wants migrants from all over Africa to routinely storm the borde»»»

Istanbul: Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on Thursday signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving the Premier League giants at the end of his contract. The 34-year-old Egyptian international reached "a two-year agreement" with the club on the Black Sea coast who will »»»

LAHIJ: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief has laid the foundation stone for a project to construct and rehabilitate 13 schools in the Lahij and Al-Dhale governorates in Yemen. The ceremony was held in the presence of Yemeni Minister of Education Adel Abdulmajeed Al-Abbadi and Lahij Gov. Murad Ali A»»»

On 20 July, Iran-backed Houthi rebels declared an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, formalising the collapse of the UN-sponsored 2022 truce, reactivating the Red Sea pressure front and threatening once again international trade passing through the Strait of Bab al-Mandab. Four days l»»»

The Tisza parliamentary group will vote on Saturday on whom to nominate for President of the Republic, Andrea Bujdosó, the group’s leader, told MTI on Thursday. New President’s name to be announced this week She said the deadline for submitting an official nomination was 10 AM next Monday and that »»»

The Bulgarian, Romanian and Spanish air forces have signed a trilateral technical agreement on the conduct of NATO cross-border air policing operations, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said on Thursday. The agreement is based on a 2021 accord between the governments of Bulgaria and Romania and enabl»»»

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: ALTAWKILAT Motorsport has announced the launch of “Home of Tomorrow’s Champions,” a pioneering talent development program delivered alongside the Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship. Designed to inspire and develop the next generation of Saudi motorsport professionals, the in»»»

ROME: Italy placed all of its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as a blistering heat wave gripped Europe, setting a national temperature record in Austria, fueling wildfires in France and disrupting energy and transport systems across the continent. The extreme weather has pushed t»»»

LONDON: An Israeli rights group petitioned an Israeli court on Wednesday to allow an independent medical examination of detained Palestinian pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, after prison authorities failed to include the results of a chest X-ray in his official medical file. Physicians for Human»»»

HONG KONG: Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said on Thursday it would be “really tough” to improve on last season’s performances but was hopeful new signings could help power the German giants to a first Champions League title since 2020. The Bavarian side won a league and cup double last season»»»

LONDON: A British sociologist who became famous as the youngest Black professor ever at the University of Cambridge has resigned after the university opened an investigation into “new information” about his academic qualifications. Professor Jason Arday, who was 37 when he became a Cambridge profes»»»

Dubai: Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic engagement in the Middle East, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embarking on a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia. The visit comes as Islamabad pushes for de-escalation in the Gulf, supports renewed dialogue between the United States and Iran, »»»

Dubai: Not too long ago, politicians fought for votes with rousing speeches, newspaper interviews and carefully choreographed campaign rallies. Today, they're just as likely to drop a Reel with a trending soundtrack, collaborate with content creators or walk off stage to a Bollywood banger. Safe to»»»

Rome: Italy placed all of its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as a blistering heat wave gripped Europe, setting a national temperature record in Austria, fueling wildfires in France and disrupting energy and transport systems across the continent. The extreme weather has pushed t»»»

Sharjah's Roads and Transport Authority (Sharjah RTA) has completed the Dh30 million Al Hisn Island Bridge project in Dibba Al Hisn, as part of its strategy to expand the emirate's transport infrastructure and improve road connectivity. The 54-metre bridge spans the Dibba Al Hisn waterway, linking »»»

Japan views its alliance with the US and the American security umbrella as indispensable in countering a perceived threat from China, Andrey Fesyun, associate professor at Moscow State University, tells Sputnik. That explains why Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui criticizes Russia’s actions in Ukraine »»»

France next week will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices. The law backed by President Emmanuel Macron's government enters into force on Aug. 11. While sev»»»

Iran has made a concerted diplomatic push with Gulf states, warning them explicitly that Tehran will hit their oil, power and water plants unless they convince Donald Trump to end US strikes on Iran and instead seek a negotiated end to the war. The warning envisaged attacks on the energy facilities»»»

MADRID: The Spanish government remained confident the final of the 2030 World Cup will be in Spain. Speaking after a report that FIFA allegedly awarded the final to co-host Morocco, sports minister Milagros Tolón said Spain “deserved” to host the title game. “We are the reigning men’s and women’s W»»»

ARMAF, the global fragrance powerhouse behind one of the world’s most celebrated fragrance collections, proudly announces acclaimed actor, producer and entrepreneur John Abraham as the Global Brand Ambassador for Club De Nuit Intense Overdose. The partnership will make its worldwide debut through a»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The logic of the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine due to the strengthening of the armed forces of Ukraine is flawed and can bring unpredictable consequences, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Information and Press Department Alexey Fadeev said on Thursday. "We are a»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Half of US citizens believe that a conflict between the United States and Iran would lead to serious destabilization in the Middle East over the next year, a poll conducted jointly by Reuters and Ipsos revealed on Thursday. On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said he stil»»»

1 of 2 | The U.S. Food and Drug Administration headquarters is shown in Silver Spring, Md. The FDA has approved a new flu vaccine for adults over 50 that uses mRNA technology. File photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA-EFE Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new mRNA-based sea»»»

A total of 10 teenagers aged between 14 and 17 have been detained in connection with the killing of a 37-year-old man on Youth Hill in Plovdiv, representatives of the Plovdiv Regional Prosecutor's Office and the Plovdiv Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry said at a joint briefing on Thurs»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US-led Board of Peace has awarded the first tender to construct a 150-person military base for Moroccan troops in the Gaza Strip, The Guardian reported on Thursday, citing a source familiar with the matter. Arkel International, a US firm based in Louisiana, has been award»»»

“Our ambition is to genuinely protect Bulgarian fruit and vegetable producers from unfair competition,” said Agriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski during a meeting with representatives of the greenhouse production sector. The discussion focused on opportunities to improve the competitiveness of Bulg»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday early elections in Serbia would be called "in a few days or in a few weeks" and that the opposition would become increasingly nervous as the elections drew closer. Asked by reporters to comment on predictions of electoral results by opp»»»

Mary Robinson has long blazed a trail for women in power. The first female president of Ireland later became UN high commissioner and climate envoy, pursing human rights advocacy until this day as chair of The Elders, a global leaders collective formed by Nelson Mandela. Robinson visited the West B»»»

VILNIUS: Lithuanian intelligence officials believe Russia is considering using captured Ukrainian-made drones to stage provocations against the Baltic region, Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said on Thursday. Leaders of Poland and the three Baltic states have warned that Russia is consi»»»

BRUSSELS: Some ​100 people died during the massive ‌border ‌rush ​last ‌week ⁠in ​Spain’s Ceuta, the ⁠enclave city’s leader Juan ⁠Jesus ‌Vivas said ‌on ​Thursday ‌during ‌an EU parliamentary meeting. Vivas added ‌that between 3,000 ⁠and 5,000 ⁠migrants were still in Ceuta. The European Union is vul»»»

Dubai: As a severe summer heatwave grips parts of Europe, Prague Zoo is helping its animals stay cool with creative frozen treats. Polar bear twins Gregor and Aleut are being given specially prepared ice cream packed with apples, carrots, mackerel and salmon, while up to three tonnes of ice are pla»»»

London: A 47-year-old woman was charged on Thursday after four men were stabbed in central London with what is believed to be a pair of scissors. Stella Gollovena was charged with four counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and one count of possession of an offensive weapon in»»»

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced a minimum excise price for liquids used in electronic smoking devices and tools, with the new measure set to take effect from September 1, 2026. The ministry announced on Thursday that it had issued a decision establishing a minimum excise price of »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Rear Adm. Abdullah bin Salem Alshehri has been appointed the commander of Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition for key regional waterways, the Kingdom’s Defense Ministry said in a statement on Thursday. The appointment is a part of the continued implementation of the foun»»»

FRANKFURT: A Ukrainian cargo aircraft parked near an explosive-laden drone found at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle airport on Tuesday night was carrying a payload of military ammunition, a group of news outlets including Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported on Thursday. Forensic experts found that the explosives»»»

Israeli occupation forces (IOF) launched extensive raids across multiple areas of the occupied West Bank early Thursday, while Israeli settlers simultaneously attacked Palestinian communities in the southern Hebron hills, torching homes in the Masafer Yatta area. The coordinated operations form par»»»

Damascus, Aug. 6 (SANA) The Central Organisation for Financial Control (COFC) has uncovered a corruption case involving a 2021 contract at the state-owned Real Estate Bank to develop and modernize its banking system, with financial damages totaling $8.454 million. COFC’s media office told SANA that»»»

LONDON: A 47-year-old woman was charged on Thursday after four men were stabbed in central London with what is believed to be a pair of scissors. Stella Gollovena was charged with four counts of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and one count of possession of an offensive weapon in»»»

The majority of English rivers, lakes and waters off the country's coast remain in a challenging state with none free of chemical pollution and only 14% receiving a good ecological bill of health, the Environment Agency said Thursday. File Photo by Abbasi1111/Wikimedia Commons Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The m»»»