A Russian attack in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia killed five people and wounded 20, regional authorities said Tuesday, as explosions rang out in Kyiv during what officials called a ballistic missile strike. Russia has been increasingly deploying long-range missiles against Ukrainian cities i»»»

My conversation with British comedian Ricky Balshaw begins with me doing what many able-bodied people probably do around disability: wondering whether I’m using the right words. Ricky, who has cerebral palsy after the umbilical cord became wrapped around his neck during birth, went on to win a Para»»»

Abdullah Ocalan, jailed founder of the Kurdish militant PKK group, is an icon for many Kurds but a reviled terrorist for many Turks who is now at the heart of the biggest push for peace in over a decade. The militant leader, who oversaw decades of violence against the Turkish state, last year threw»»»

Dubai: Offshore banks are reportedly refusing to issue or renew international credit cards for some wealthy resident Indians because of concerns over India’s rules on money held abroad. The development has raised a key question for UAE-based Non-Resident Indians: could their salaries and savings in»»»

The price of diesel — the fuel used by trucks, farmers, manufacturers and other major industries — has spiked in the US and Europe following a series of refinery disruptions that tightened supplies. US ultra-low-sulfur diesel futures jumped 7.4% to $4.19 a gallon, the biggest one-day increase since»»»

Dubai: An Indian expat in Dubai, who was on vacation in his hometown in Kerala, has died after contracting suspected leptospirosis, commonly known as rat fever, his family has told Gulf News. Teejo George, 48, died at a hospital in Kannur on Saturday, just two days after being admitted with diarrho»»»

A US appeals court on Monday allowed thousands of lawsuits to proceed against Meta Platforms, Alphabet's Google, ByteDance's TikTok, and Snap Inc., over allegations that their products were designed to cause addiction among young users. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco rejected »»»

A major gasoline reservoir in Libya's Zawiya, west of Tripoli, caught fire and collapsed on Monday after what authorities said was an attack by unknown perpetrators. The National Oil Corporation (NOC) said the tank contained some 4.5 million litres of gasoline. The reservoir is located at the secon»»»

When Iran named Mohsen Rezaei, 71, the move carried an important "message" to the White House and the world. The long-time IRGC commander previously threatened to capture "at least 1,000 Americans as prisoners”. Razaei, 71, a four-decade veteran of Iran’s ruling establishment, is also wanted by Int»»»

GAZA STRIP: Registration has opened for students seeking to enroll at Makkah School in the southern Gaza Strip, a Saudi-backed initiative aimed at helping children resume their education amid the devastation of the war, SPA has reported. The school, supported by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and»»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a vibrant tableau reflecting the spirit of creativity and excellence, Al-Arabi Sports Club brought down the curtain on its summer activities amid festive atmospheres filled with joy and pride. This distinguished and successful conclusion crowned weeks of hard work and d»»»

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the launch of the Global Youth Competition on Influenza and COVID-19 Prevention and Control, organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), inviting students and young professionals to participate. The competition seeks»»»

Tribune News Network Abu Dhabi, UAE/ Doha, Qatar The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) will host the 2026 MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis on 10 September at W Doha, bringing together senior leaders to explore the changing nature of influence and what it means for organisations across t»»»

On August 10, 2026, President Donald Trump stated that the United States Navy is the only force with control over the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking during a White House event, he said: “The only one that has control of the Strait of Hormuz right now is the United States Navy. We have a blockade that’s»»»

MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan: Voters went to the polls Monday in the final phase of elections for the legislative assembly in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, following weeks of violent protests and clashes with security forces that overshadowed campaigning in the disputed Himalayan region, officials said.»»»

1 of 3 | Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks before President Donald Trump signs an executive order that reevaluates childhood vaccines in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday. While the executive order still recommends childhood vaccines fo»»»

Pereira: Colombia on Monday declared a state of emergency following a powerful earthquake that caused at least 111 deaths and flattened dozens of buildings, trapping more victims underneath. The 7.4-magnitude quake struck western Colombia at 7:34 am (1234 GMT) and triggered a frantic search for sur»»»

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei made a series of senior military appointments on Monday, reshaping the country’s top command structure as the conflict with the United States continues. In separate decrees, Khamenei appointed six commanders to key positions across Iran’s armed forces, the Isl»»»

Doha: Qatar is set to experience a 13-day period characterised by hot and humid conditions as the Al Nathra star rises on August 11, 2026, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD). QMD said Al Nathra, known locally as Al Kulaibain, is the sixth of the summer stars and marks the final per»»»

The US State Department said Monday that the Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals as part of its sweeping immigration crackdown, according to Reuters. The department said the visas were revoked for reasons including criminal activity, visa violations, call»»»

RIYADH: It is not a good time to be an Al-Nassr fan. While that might sound like a bizarre statement to make, considering the club ended a seven-year title drought by beating Al-Hilal to the Saudi Pro League title last season, they face a stark reality as they prepare to defend their title. The clu»»»

RIO DE JANEIRO: More than 100 people have died after western Colombia was hit by a severe magnitude 7.4 earthquake, reducing buildings to rubble in several cities, officials reported on Monday. At least 111 people have been killed, and 87 have been injured, President Abelardo de la Espriella said d»»»

Dubai: A senior Iranian academic has claimed that Tehran is monitoring preparations for a potential US-led military operation against Iran, warning that the country is ready to respond with force if attacked. Mohammad Marandi, professor of North American Studies and dean of the Faculty of World Stu»»»

Peace Council High Representative Nikolay Mladenov stated that a 15-point plan to disarm the Gaza Strip is the “only way forward” and relies on verifiable steps rather than trust in the Hamas movement, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of the proposal. Mladenov’s remar»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he has instructed American representatives to firmly include compensation demands from Iran in any future negotiations, following claims by Iranian representatives for damages incurred during a five-month military conflict. Writing on Truth Social, Trump des»»»

Egypt has updated its Industry Strategy 2030 by identifying five industrial groups, prioritising sectors aimed at increasing exports and integrating into global supply chains, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem stated. The priority industries were determined based on scientific foundations, compreh»»»

KAMPALA: A Ugandan statesman is in the race to become the next secretary-general of the UN, the latest entrant in a contest that includes six others who want to succeed Antonio Guterres at the end of this year. Backed by Uganda, Olara Otunnu is traveling in New York “to meet delegations and engage »»»

RAMALLAH: Israeli settlers, under the protection of Israeli occupation forces, have attacked the village of Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah. Amin Abu Aliya, the head of the Al-Mughayyir Village Council, said that settlers attacked Palestinian farmers in the eastern plain area and local resident»»»

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings, according to President Abelardo de la Espriella. The earthquake struck at 7:34am local time, with its epicentre in the Chocó region. The Colombian Geological Servic»»»

Geneva: The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor accused the Israeli occupation of selective and double standards in dealing with reports from international organizations concerning the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. In a statement Monday, the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor indicated that Israel»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli glider drops stun grenades on Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 10-08-2026 21:40 PM Latest News Urgent News Israel»»»

Patriot missile system makers Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are “very, very justified” in worrying about their IP being stolen and transferred to third parties outside Ukraine should Kiev get a license to build the system, retired US Army Lt. Col. and international consultant Earl Rasmussen told Spu»»»

Houston: Oil prices jumped 3 percent on Monday, with Brent crude futures rising USD 2.48, or 3 percent, to USD 86.03 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained USD 2.43, or 3.1 percent, to USD 80.61 a barrel. Both benchmarks fell more than 7 percent last week.»»»

Berlin: English striker Harry Kane has won the European Golden Shoe as Europe's top scorer for the 2025-26 season, Bayern Munich said in a statement on Monday. The German club added that the European top-scorer title returns to Bayern Munich thanks to Harry Kane, who will receive the Golden Shoe as»»»

A technician inspects photovoltaic panels at a solar power installation in Pinar del Rio province, western Cuba, in late July Solar systems provided by China are helping ease the power shortage in Cuba. Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Cuba expanded incentives for importing renewab»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has officially launched the Higher Education Institutions Indicators Compass. This secure, unified national electronic platform empowers higher education institutions (HEIs) across the UAE to monitor institutional performa»»»

Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate accelerated to 14.9% in July, up from 14.3% in June, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). In a statement issued on Monday, CAPMAS said annual headline inflation for the country as a whole reached 13% in July, compared w»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Consulate General of the State of Qatar in Munich has issued a set of guidelines for Qatari citizens travelling to Germany, outlining requirements related to visas, accommodation and driving licences. The Consulate urged citizens to comply with German laws and regulations to ensure»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, shared a photo with his grandchildren on social media on Monday, alongside a heartfelt message about the importance of family. "Life has taught me that the greatest investment during holida»»»

Cairo: An 18-year-old Egyptian died after rescuing six people from drowning off the coast of Alexandria, turning what began as a heroic rescue into a tragedy. According to local authorities, Ziad Mohamed Ahmed Mahmoud spotted several people struggling in the water after strong waves carried them aw»»»

Doha, Qatar: Motorists in Qatar have been reminded to switch on their vehicle lights when driving at night, with the Ministry of Interior warning that failure to do so constitutes a traffic violation under Article 70 of the Traffic Law. In an awareness message, the ministry said: “Driving a vehicle»»»

Max Miller arrives for the State Dinner hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., on September 20, 2019. Now a congressman, Miller's campaign said he won't suspend his re-election bid amid abuse accusations. File Photo by Ron Sachs/UPI | License Photo Aug. 10 (UPI) --»»»

The signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan may eventually be remembered as one of the more consequential geopolitical developments to emerge from the current Middle Eastern crisis. Signed in Mecca by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish Presid»»»

JEDDAH: The Sports Boulevard Real Estate Development and Investment Co. has signed agreements with Rikaz Properties to establish its third real estate investment fund, valued at more than $186 million, to develop key assets including a luxury five-star hotel in Riyadh’s Urban Wadi. The fund will fi»»»

Paris: Some 95 percent of mainland France and 99 percent of Switzerland saw drought conditions in July, both records since the European Drought Observatory began collecting such data in 2012, according to an AFP analysis on Monday. Hungary, Slovenia and Austria also experienced record droughts for »»»

Police have launched an investigation into suspected drug possession following a series of medical incidents during DJ Balázs Sebestyén’s show (DJ OTI), Telex reported on Monday, citing the Budapest Police Headquarters. Several women fell ill during Saturday’s concert, amid media reports that GHB –»»»

Dubai: A 24-year-old Indian expat in Dubai, whose younger sister died by suicide in June while preparing for the NEET re-examination, was found dead in a hotel room in Mangaluru, Karnataka, on Monday, dealing a second devastating blow to the Kerala family within two months. Mangaluru City Police co»»»

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Cairo: Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has referred all mobile network operators in the country to the Public Prosecution after uncovering violations involving mobile phone lines registered in the names of citizens without their knowledge or possession. The regulator said it to»»»

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