US-Iran tensions flare as Trump balances nuclear denial with threats of new strikes WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran but angrily rebuked a reporter who asked whether he could exclude the option, calling the question “stupid” as the United States and Ir»»»

As technology grows smarter, empathy, judgment and human connection matter more than ever Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the landscape of childhood. It can answer questions, create stories, generate images, translate languages, solve complex problems and personalise learning in»»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong's provisional estimate of total retail sales value rose 4.5 percent from a year earlier to mark a 15th consecutive month of expansion, official data showed Monday. Total retail sales for July were provisionally estimated at 31 billion Hong Kong dollars (about 4 billion U.S. dol»»»

Convective clouds could bring rain to eastern areas from Tuesday through Friday Abu Dhabi: Parts of the UAE could see rain on Tuesday, with unsettled conditions expected to continue through the end of the working week as convective clouds repeatedly develop over eastern areas. The National Centre o»»»

Indian-American comic turns everyday brown women’s struggles into global laughs Dubai: For Indian-American comedian Zarna Garg, 50 is proving to be a rather liberating age. She has spent much of her life being told to rein herself in and to soften her opinions and, perhaps above all, not be “too mu»»»

Duane "Keefe D" Davis, shown, was convicted by a jury Monday for orchestrating the 1996 death of Tupac Shakur. Davis was charged with one court of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang. File Photo courtesy of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Depa»»»

US naturalisation of India-born convicted rapist Gurmeet Singh revoked Washington DC: The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York has revoked the naturalisation of India-born Gurmeet Singh, a convicted rapist who concealed a rape and kidnapping during the process of obtaining US citi»»»

Manama decries drone strike as flagrant breach of UAE sovereignty, UN Charter MANAMA: The Kingdom of Bahrain has strongly condemned and denounced Iran's hostile attack on the UAE using a drone on Monday, describing it as a flagrant violation of the UAE's sovereignty and a dangerous escalation threa»»»

Rescuers battled mud and debris Monday as the death toll from devastating glacial floods along the China-Nepal border topped 900, with nearly 4,500 people still missing. Rescue teams continued a desperate search for survivors as entire communities were swept away. Rescuers struggled on Monday »»»

Muscat: The Central Bank of Oman said Monday that the total value of government Treasury bills allocated for issuance this week amounted to OMR 26.9 million. In a statement released Monday, the CBO specified that treasury bills with a 91-day maturity accounted for OMR 20.4 million, registering an a»»»

Critics warn of ‘new colonialism’ as Washington gains majority stake in fields The agreement granting the United States control over about one-fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves rests on vague terms that raise questions about how it will be implemented. Here is what we know so far about the deal: Bi»»»

Masked Israeli settlers have attacked and injured an NBC News crew and a local woman in the West Bank, the US broadcaster has reported. The journalists were accompanying a Palestinian family to a home they said they had been forced to abandon because of settler violence. Attacks by Israeli settlers»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is reviewing its position on the Falkland Islands, after reports that Washington threatened to oppose Britain’s sovereignty if it does not increase defense spending. The proposal concerning the South Atlantic archipelago, over wh»»»

Missile exchanges and Trump’s threats put Strait of Hormuz back in the crosshairs President Donald Trump has vowed a forceful US response after Iran launched ballistic missiles at American military positions in Jordan, reigniting direct hostilities with Tehran following a month-long lull and raisin»»»

Dhaka: Bangladesh's internet user base reached nearly 136 million at the end of June, up by 6.27 million new users in the first half of the year, according to data released by the country's telecom regulator on Monday. Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) data stated that the n»»»

1 of 4 | U.S. President Donald J Trump hosts an announcement Monday on new deals with drug companies in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. Trump said there are now 26 companies participating in the most program. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Pres»»»

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Tribune News Network Doha Design Doha, Qatar’s premier contemporary design platform, will return for its highly anticipated second edition from November 5, 2026 to January 31, 2027. The biennial will unveil an expansive exhibition programme and showcase the work of over one hundred multidisciplinar»»»

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a written message from President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to bolster them. The message was handed to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sulta»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM) has released its September 2026 public programme, featuring workshops, talks, storytelling sessions, creative courses and family activities taking place throughout the month across its museums and creative hubs. Activities span art, design, photography, »»»

Tribune News Network Doha As the new academic year begins, Qatar National Library (QNL) invites students, researchers and lifelong learners to a dynamic month of programmes spanning mentorship, technology and literature. The calendar kicks off on September 5 with “The Murshidi Programme: Academic a»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), presents Fanoon (Arabic for ‘arts’), a new public lecture series and university seminar bringing internationally renowned artists in dialo»»»

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned the Iranian attacks targeting Jordan, stressing that the continued assaults pose a direct threat to the security and stability of the region. GCC Secretary-General Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi said in a statement that the Council categorically reject»»»

Washington: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Minister of the Economy, Finance, Industrial and Digital Sovereignty of the French Republic HE Roland Lescure, on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, held in the US. During the meeting, th»»»

Damascus, Aug.31 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani welcomed the unanimous adoption by the UN General Assembly of the resolution submitted by the Syrian Arab Republic to designate December 19 as an International Day to honor women searching for missin»»»

LONDON: Turkish and Syrian forces have finished construction of a floating bridge across the Euphrates River in Syria. Turkiye’s ambassador to Damascus, Nuh Yilmaz, said in a message posted on social media platform X that the bridge was completed on Aug. 30, Turkiye’s Victory Day, through a coopera»»»

Stranded passengers wait Monday outside Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after operations were paralyzed for the second day by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union strike. International and local flights were disrupted and thousands of passengers were left stranded after KAWU members went on strike »»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bint Ali Al Misnad has expressed condolences to Nepal over victims of recent floods during a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Shisir Khanal on Monday. Al Misnad offered the State of Qatar's condolences to the families »»»

Riyadh: The main Saudi Stock Exchange index closed lower on Monday, shedding 31.46 points to settle at 11,127.08 points, with total trading value reaching SAR 10.2 billion. During the session, the volume of traded shares hit 435 million. Shares of 86 companies registered gains, while 176 companies »»»

The forum will be held at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi The Emirates Policy Center and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy have announced the opening of registration for the third edition of the annual Hili Forum, taking place in Abu Dhabi on September 7 and 8, 2026, under the th»»»

BURAIDAH: Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal visited the Buraidah International Dates Carnival recently where he reviewed date auctions and buying, selling and marketing activities. He was briefed on logistical services provided by specialized companies for shipping, packaging and distribution w»»»

A federal wildlife officer from Oregon has died while helping residents evacuate from a wildfire in Oklahoma, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior. David Taylor, 38, of Scio, Ore., was assisting with the response to the Railroad South Fire in Comanche County on Saturday when he joined l»»»

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has suddenly – and rather unexpectedly – become an adviser to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. The news caught many conservative military analysts off guard. Why would Italy want him, and what does Rome hope to gain? Let’s try to make sense »»»

Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by the extremist Israeli National Security Minister and groups of settlers, considering it a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, and an unacceptable provocation of the feelings of millions of M»»»

AMMAN — Jordanian and Saudi business representatives have proposed a 12-month plan to speed up trade between the two countries, cut costs and eases procedures for companies and traders.The plan, put forward by committees of the Jordanian-Saudi Joint Business Council, includes a fast-track trade rou»»»

CAEN: A French court on Monday ordered a leading photo festival to put back on display a photo of two Gaza football teams that that was withdrawn halfway through the exhibition. Organisers of the Deauville Sports Images Festival quietly took down the picture, showing the two teams on a pitch surrou»»»

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri speaks during a news conference in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2020. He said Monday that Lebanon is facing “existential risks.” Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA-EFE BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Monday that Lebanon is facin»»»

LONDON: Israeli police on Monday arrested a 15-year-old Jerusalem resident following an assault on an Arab bus driver in Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem, that left the victim hospitalized. The attack occurred around noon on Sunday, according to Israeli media reports, when a local Line 2 bus arrived»»»

Emirati women hold judicial office, lead the registry and make up 2/3 of Executive Team Women now make up 62% of the workforce at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, with Emirati women holding senior positions across its judiciary, Registry and Executive Team. The DIFC Courts hi»»»

RIYADH: Adobe said ‌on Monday it has expanded its tie-up with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications ​and Information Technology and Saudi government-backed AI firm Humain to provide citizens with 12 months of free access to its AI-powered tools.The company said it plans to offer over 27 ‌millio»»»

The aid includes food supplies, relief materials, and other vital necessities The second UAE relief aircraft, operated through the UAE Aid Agency, arrived in the Republic of Nepal carrying 45 tonnes of relief supplies for people affected by floods and landslides. The aid delivery comes in implement»»»

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference August 24 at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C. Bessent and other finance leaders from the G20 countries are taking part in a meeting Monday and Tuesday in North Carolina. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weather conditions in Qatar are expected to gradually become milder during September, with increasing relative humidity and a chance of rain that may turn thundery at times, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD). In its climate information for Doha, QMD described Septembe»»»

Paris, France: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, met with Minister of Justice of the French Republic HE Gérald Darmanin during His Excellency’s visit to France. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation b»»»

RIYADH: Hero Esports — Asia’s largest esports company — has announced it will launch the inaugural humanoid combat tournament in Riyadh this September, heralding a world-first fusion of robotics, artificial intelligence and competitive gaming, Speaking to Arab News at LEAP 2026, Danny Tang, Hero Es»»»

With the candidacy of Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev in the upcoming presidential election, Bulgarians will have an alternative to what Iliana Iotova is offering — a third term for Rumen Radev, Nadejda Iordanova, chair of the Democratic Bulgaria (DB) parliamentary group, said in Varna. Both Gurov a»»»

LONDON: Israeli authorities arrested seven Israelis over the weekend on suspicion of desecrating Christian and Muslim religious sites in Jerusalem’s Old City. All of the suspects were questioned on suspicion of conduct liable to endanger public safety and were later released under restrictive condi»»»

A ship carrying arms for a right-wing militia, the Altalena was sunk 78 years ago off the coast of Tel Aviv at the orders of Israel’s founders. The discovery of its wreckage last week has given the country’s right-wing government ammunition to target the left and attempt to redirect the campaign fo»»»

87-year-old activist rushed from Ralegan Siddhi for advanced treatment in Mumbai Activist Anna Hazare on Monday was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Bombay Hospital after his health deteriorated. According to medical sources, the 87-year-old activist was initially receiving treatment at»»»