Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second five-year term on September 1 after an election that delivered policy continuity but left a trail of disputed results, a contested attempt to challenge the outcome in court, and treason charges against his main rival. Zambians voted on »»»

A 34-year-old vulnerable woman was held as a slave, forced to work and repeatedly abused before dying from extreme neglect, prosecutors say. A Hungarian couple convicted of abusing and starving a vulnerable 34-year-old woman to death could face significantly harsher sentences after prosecutors appe»»»

Doha: Qatar Museums and the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) signed a five-year cooperation agreement Thursday, establishing a long-term institutional framework to deepen cultural ties between both nations. Operating under Qatar's broader cultural diplomacy framework and the»»»

DOHA: Qatar Museums and the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) signed a five-year cooperation agreement on Thursday, establishing a long-term institutional framework to deepen cultural ties between both nations. Operating under Qatar's broader cultural diplomacy framework and »»»

The Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian research vessel in Svalbard at the request of Ukraine’s state-owned energy company, Naftogaz, amid growing tensions between Moscow and NATO states over access to and control of the Arctic. The Professor Molchanov was detained on Wednesday while docked»»»

Doha: Qatar's farms can increase local food production without simply expanding cultivated land by using water more efficiently, adopting modern farming techniques and selecting crops and seeds suited to the country's climate, according to agricultural researcher Yusuf Ahmed Al-Tahir. Speaking on A»»»

DOHA: The camel slaughterhouse at Abu Nakhla Camel Market was launched, alongside the mobile slaughterhouse available at the sheep sales yard operated by Widam Food Company in Abu Nakhla. The launch enhances the range of services available at the market and contributes to providing fresh camel meat»»»

UAE President directs $10 million aid and rescue mission for flood-hit Nepal Abu Dhabi: The UAE has dispatched an emergency relief mission to Nepal to support people affected by deadly floods and landslides that have killed, injured or left dozens missing and caused widespread damage. The mission w»»»

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 3 (SANA) Syria and Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) discussed on Thursday reviving institutional cooperation and developing future projects aligned with Syria’s national recovery priorities during talks in the UAE capital. Qutaiba Qadish, Director of International Cooperation »»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar International Court Faisal bin Rashid Al Sahouti affirmed that over the past 15 years, the Court has played an important role in advancing judicial and legal thought in the country and contributing to the consolidation of the principles of the rule »»»

Oman Meteorology says quake struck at 6.11pm at a depth of 77 km Dubai: Oman Meteorology said there was no risk of tsunami waves following a magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck east of the Gulf of Aden on Thursday evening. The earthquake was recorded at 6.11pm Oman time at a depth of 77 kilometres»»»

Pakistani resident crowned as UAE's latest millionaire during live draw series 290 Dubai: A Pakistani national is celebrating a life-changing windfall after securing the Dh15 million grand prize in Big Ticket’s Series 290 live draw in Abu Dhabi. Shaukat Aftab, from Pakistan, has emerged as the gran»»»

Small groups of Russian soldiers have been inching forward through the vast, drained Kakhovka reservoir since they blew up the dam in June 2023. Russian forces are infiltrating this “no man’s land” for reconnaissance purposes rather than for a future military offensive, said a military expert.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Scientists have discovered an enormous 10-sided atmospheric pattern swirling around Saturn's south pole, adding a new mystery to a planet already famous for a strange six-sided formation at its opposite pole. The giant structure, known as a decagon, was discovered by an international t»»»

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Speaking to journalists at the Sofia Philharmonic on Thursday, President Iliana Iotova has named Bulgarian News Agency Director General Kiril Valchev as her candidate for vice president. Iotova announced her running mate for the upcoming presidential election in October while attending the opening »»»

This was discussed during a meeting between Bin Touq and Sri Lanka’s Minister Abu Dhabi: The UAE and Sri Lanka have discussed opportunities to expand the tourism and investment partnership between the two countries, facilitate tourist flows, and exchange expertise to develop hospitality services an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is home to a rich and diverse museum landscape, spanning heritage, Islamic art, sport and contemporary creativity, offering residents and visitors new perspectives on the country, the region and the world. Adding a distinctive new chapter to this cultural offering is Lawh wa Qala»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Tax Authority (GTA) celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of employees who earned the “Tax Specialist” Certificate. The cohort comprises more than 20 employees from various departments across the Authority, marking an important step in the GTA’s ongoing efforts to d»»»

Brussels, Belgium: Belgian police on Thursday arrested a man in possession of a Kalashnikov automatic rifle at one of the main train stations in Brussels, a source close to the investigation told AFP. The incident comes as authorities in the city have stepped up efforts to clamp down on gang violen»»»

The Yemeni Armed Forces released a new footage that shows targeting Saudi regime gatherings and vehicles on several fronts with a Rajoom drone – September 3, 2026. Source: Al-Manar English Website»»»

Tunis, Sep. 3 (TAP)- The stock market continued to lose ground on Thursday, sliding 0.16% to 19,450.38 points, amid modest trading volume of TND 5.1 million. No block transactions were carried out during the session, according to stockbroker Tunisie...»»»

“Loyalty to Resistance” parliamentary bloc issued on Thursday a statement after its periodic meeting, stressing that the bets of the Lebanese authorities on making concessions in the context of the “Framework Agreement” have fallen. What follows is the full text of the statement: The Loyalty to the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) participated in the "Walk Your Kids to School" campaign, launched by the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) to coincide with the start of the new academic year. As part of the campaign, 6,000 roses were presented to p»»»

UPDATEPublic warned against sharing unverified fire footage on social media Abu Dhabi: A fire that broke out on Thursday evening at a warehouse in the Al Mafraq Industrial Area has been brought under control, Abu Dhabi Police said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - s»»»

UPDATEPublic warned against sharing unverified fire footage on social media Abu Dhabi: A fire that broke out on Thursday evening at a warehouse in the Al Mafraq Industrial Area has been brought under control, Abu Dhabi Police said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - s»»»

Croatia's banks were making more money than a year earlier when the first quarter closed. By the end of June that gain had gone. Profit across the sector fell 5.5% year on year (y/y) in the first half of 2026, the Croatian National Bank (HNB) said in its commentary on banking system developments, p»»»

Sofia's exchange bureaus have started quietly shutting their shutters. Not because business dried up, but because the business they were built for is disappearing. Since January 1, 2026, Bulgaria has been a full member of the eurozone, and the lev that priced everything from a loaf of bread in Loze»»»

Russia does not negotiate with terrorists, President Vladimir Putin said, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned airlines that Ukrainian drones would make Russian airspace unsafe. "I hadn't heard such statements, but if this was said publicly, then it amounts to a declaration of state terrorism»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has reminded motorists that parking in a way that blocks the entrances or exits of homes and buildings is a traffic violation and an offense punishable by law. Under Article 78, Clause 4, of the Traffic Law, parking in front of house entrances is punishab»»»

Hamdan tours global pavilions showcasing hunting, equestrianism and falconry advances Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, visited the 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi Intern»»»

The Kostrzyn-Slubice Special Economic Zone recorded its best-ever first half, with investors declaring PLN 2.1 bln in capital spending, three times the PLN 701 mln recorded a year earlier. The number of investment decisions rose from 19 to 33, while planned projects are expected to create nearly 30»»»

Manama: The State of Qatar participated in the 38th Meeting of the Committee of Agricultural Cooperation and Food Security in the GCC States, held Thursday in Manama, Bahrain. Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah led the State of Qatar's delegation at the meeting. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar ranked fourth globally in the Standard of Living Index, leading the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region within the 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index, a result that reflects the continued improvement in quality of life for both citizens and residents. The State of »»»

Riders face action for using roads, pavements and non-designated areas Dubai: Dubai Police have confiscated 13,657 electric scooters in the first eight months of the year as part of an intensified crackdown on riders flouting traffic laws and safety regulations. The seizures were carried out during»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar ranked fourth globally in the Standard of Living Index, leading the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region within the 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index, a result that reflects the continued improvement in quality of life for both citizens and residents. The State of Qatar a»»»

TARANTO- The Serbia men's national water polo team beat Spain 12-8 in Taranto, Italy, on Thursday to win the bronze at the 2026 Mediterranean Games, taking Serbia's overall medal tally at the event to a record-high 36 medals. Vasilije Martinovic led the scoring for Serbia with six goals and Bogdan »»»

Doha, Qatar: Rafeeq today announced the launch of Pearl Club, a new loyalty program built into the Rafeeq app and designed to reward customers every time they order. Members join at the Bronze tier, collect Pearls on eligible orders and selected in-app activities, and progress through five membersh»»»

Saint-Mandé, France: France experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, marked by heatwaves, drought and massive wildfires, the environment minister said on Thursday. "We have just lived through the hottest summer ever recorded since measurements began in 1900," Monique Barbut said at a prese»»»

New lane at Al Qiyadah Intersection aims to improve traffic flow along Al Ittihad Road Dubai: Motorists travelling between Dubai and Sharjah could see shorter delays following traffic improvements at Al Qiyadah Intersection, according to Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The upgrades inc»»»

Much of her life as advocate was spent speaking at college campuses and community centres New York: Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the US women’s movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decad»»»

Abu Dhabi affirms full solidarity with Kuwait after missile and drone strikes Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile attack by Iran targeting the brotherly State of Kuwait, with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)»»»

ISTANBUL - Representatives of the Serbian Ministry of Mining and Energy, the national electric power company EPS, Srbijagas and Azerbaijan's SOCAR have completed talks in Istanbul on harmonising a Shareholders' Agreement on the establishment of a joint venture that will be responsible for the devel»»»

Another Budapest district could introduce stricter rules for Airbnb and other short-term rentals, as the 13th District prepares to develop its own regulations for the sector. The district currently has around 1,100–1,200 properties being used as private accommodation, according to Mayor József Tóth»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Chaudhry Salik Hussain affirmed that Islamabad and Doha are looking to build a sustainable strategic partnership in labor and human resource development. He noted that the two countri»»»

US escorts 40 ships through Hormuz as Iran attacks Kuwait and Gulf tensions intensify The US-Iran conflict has entered another volatile phase, with Iran launching missile and drone attacks against US positions across the region following a major wave of American strikes on Iranian targets. Kuwait s»»»

On August 9, 1945, a notorious Japanese army unit executed dozens of civilian prisoners in the city of Hailar, on the day the Soviet Union launched an offensive against the Imperial Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo. To mark Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day), the Russian authorities published histo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) stressed the need to adhere to the code of ethics of employees in public schools, emphasizing the prohibition of any form of punishment towards students. The Ministry said in a circular released by the School and Student Affairs De»»»

New A350 seats offer full-height privacy screens, wireless charging and 4K entertainment Dubai: Emirates has unveiled what it says is the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat with a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat, bringing a new level of personal space t»»»

Belgian PM reveals what happened to an unusual chocolate gift made for Narendra Modi It was supposed to be a distinctly Belgian gift with a deeply Indian connection: a replica of New Delhi’s India Gate crafted entirely from some of Belgium’s finest chocolate. There was just one problem. It didn’t s»»»