Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) has unveiled the calendar for the 2026-2027 sports season, outlining the start dates for men's and age-group competitions, as well as the formats for the various tournaments, as part of preparations for the new season. A statement by the QBF said t»»»

TALLINN: Polls opened Sunday in Kazakhstan’s parliamentary elections, a vote expected to further to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s power in Central Asia’s largest nation. The ruling pro-presidential Adilet party is widely predicted to win an overwhelming majority, with several smaller»»»

After two hotel fire incidents in West Bengal last week, first at Tarapith in Birbhum district and second at Mirza Ghalib Street in West Bengal, which claimed 18 lives (nine in each case), the state government has started the exercise of reviewing and correcting the internal flaws in granting licen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial bank has been recognised as the ‘Best Wealth Management Bank in Qatar’ at the TAB Global Middle East Awards 2026. This award is in recognition of Commercial Bank’s continued very strong position in wealth management and the growing suite of personalised, advice-led investmen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The awards recognise QIIB’s leading role in shaping the future of Islamic banking and its proven success in developing innovative financing solutions and advanced banking services that meet the evolving needs of businesses and institutions, while keeping pace with the latest technologi»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Dawah and Religious Guidance and its Quran and Sciences Section, is organising a summer course for students of Al Noor Quranic Educational Centre from August 15 to 29, 2026, with the participation of 41 Qatari student»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Wakrah are targeting the best possible results in the 2026-2027 Qatar Stars League after making their season debut with a 2-2 draw against Qatar SC, midfielder Redouane Berkane said, stressing the need for hard work and focus to achieve the club’s ambitions. “We are happy with the s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education (PUE) welcomed approximately 150 new employees during the Human Resources New Joiner Orientation Programme, held at the Pre-University Education Theatre. The programme aimed to support new employees as they begin their professional journey an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Syira AI, a Qatar-based Pure AI company, officially marked the beginning of its operations with its soft launch and office inauguration held in Doha. The office was inaugurated by Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Safari Group, Zainul Abideen, who extended his best wishes to Syi»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s real estate market is witnessing a shift in developer priorities, with execution, delivery, and the quality of integrated communities becoming increasingly important to buyers and investors. As developers navigate changing preferences and rising expectations for completed proj»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) welcomed a delegation from the Republic of Tajikistan, along with members of the UNODC Regional Center for Combating Cybercrime in Doha, as part of their training visit to Qatar. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the NCSA’s mandat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Tunisia secured their first victory at the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha yesterday, defeating Venezuela 3-1 (25-22, 22-25, 25-16, 25-23) in Pool A at Aspire Ladies Hall. Youssef Mallek led Tunisia with a match-high 27 points, including 23 attacks and three a»»»

Flying today from the UAE? Flight schedules remain mixed on Sunday, with Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia and flydubai operating a combination of scheduled services, cancellations and flights yet to depart. Emirates has cancelled two Dubai-Bahrain services, while several Air Arabia flights betw»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater has issued Decision No. (14) of 2026 approving the opening of six new government schools and the appointment and transfer of several school principals, as part of the ministry’s preparations for the 2026-2027 a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s construction and infrastructure sector is heading towards a robust economic rebound in the coming year, bolstered by strong government fiscal resilience, swift conflict-resolution measures, and high-growth sectors like renewable energy, noted analysts at Fitch Solutions. In its»»»

Sputnik's analysis of statistical data exposes the staggering math of Ukraine's post-Maidan borrowing binge. According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance, at the end of 2013 - amid the ongoing West-instigated protests and still before the overthrow of then-President Viktor Yanukovych - the country’s »»»

US President Donald Trump hit back at Canada on Sunday after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States following a breakdown in trade negotiations. "Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Get update»»»

Dubai: Renting a car for a full year can save UAE drivers thousands of dirhams compared with renewing month by month, but customers are becoming more selective about how long they are willing to commit. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Dollar Car R»»»

Doha, Qatar: The warning signs came just hours before Al Sadd began their Qatar Stars League title defence, with the champions announcing the absence of three key players – forward Rafa Mujica, midfielder Mohamed Camara and defender Abdessamed Bounacer – through injury. But if the Wolves were dealt»»»

A retired schoolteacher, his wife, daughter and 12-year-old son were found dead inside their locked home in Rangpur city, in suspicious circumstances that have prompted a police investigation. The bodies were recovered at around 11.30pm on Saturday from a house in the Daspara (Machhuapara) area of »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has launched a public awareness campaign to educate residents on how to choose fresh fish, ensure its safety, and handle it properly from purchase to home storage, stressing that the right choices protect public health. In a series of posts shared on its of»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) is strengthening efforts to instill conservation habits among children through its dedicated YouTube content, using engaging digital tools to promote responsible consumption of water and electricity. The initiative complements »»»

Former Indian Secular Front (ISF) leader and ex-Trinamool Congress MLA Arabul Islam's car was attacked in Bhangar in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, said the police on Sunday. The attack took place a day after Islam quit the ISF and hinted at going back to his former party, Trinamool Cong»»»

Doha, Qatar: Parents should avoid putting pressure on teenagers who are uncertain about their university or career choices and instead help them turn that uncertainty into a structured process of exploration, a Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC) specialist has said. Senior Career Development Sp»»»

Doha, Qatar: Administrative and teaching staff at Qatar’s government schools returned to work today as preparations got underway for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education said school staff will work to complete academic, administrative and organisational prepar»»»

Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh: The giant structures of Bangladesh's Ashuganj fertiliser factory have stood silent for more than a year, as a natural gas crisis shuts industries, triggers power cuts and sparks protests over fuel shortages. Machinery once ran round the clock, using natural gas to produce »»»

Tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated further on Sunday after US President Donald Trump again shared an image that depicts the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as "NEW US Territory", even as Iran reiterated that the crucial maritime corridor will remain closed unless the United State»»»

The pre-release event of Yash-starrer 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' was disrupted after a speaker stand collapsed at the venue in Hyderabad on Saturday, leaving some fans injured, Cyberabad Police said. The incident took place at Malla Reddy Group of Institutions in Medchal-Malkajgiri distric»»»

The current crisis in the US armed forces is the direct result of strategic miscalculations by American officials who underestimated Iran’s capacity for resistance, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali tells Sputnik. “They say the condition of the infrastructure, food, logistical support and t»»»

Rescuers searched on Sunday for 22 people missing after a merchant vessel sank off India's eastern coast, the navy said. The Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner was headed to Singapore from Paradip port in India's Odisha state, according to MarineTraffic. Get updated faster and for FREE: Do»»»

MASON, Ohio: Jessica Pegula beat defending champion Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff defeated Sara Bejlek on Saturday to set up the first all-American women’s final at the Cincinnati Open in 56 years. Pegula rallied from down a break in the third set to get past Swiatek, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, for her tour-leadi»»»

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near Tokyo early Sunday, injuring at least 37 people and disrupting travel in the bustling megacity. The quake caused violent shaking in the Japanese capital and its surrounding areas, prompting the nation's warning systems to sound public announcements and sirens »»»

Another day of tensions in the Middle East has brought a mixture of threats, economic pressure and tentative attempts at diplomacy. For people living in the UAE, much of the attention remains on one place: the Strait of Hormuz. What happens there could have consequences well beyond the battlefield,»»»

Dubai: As schools across the UAE prepare to welcome students for the new academic year, teachers are spending the final days of the summer break doing more than arranging desks and printing lesson plans. For educators, the week before students return is a time for reflection, preparation, and antic»»»

Dubai: The planned demolition of Dubai’s iconic Toyota Building in 2027 has sparked a wave of nostalgia, as long-time residents look back at the landmarks that once formed an important part of the city’s story. Officially known as the Nasser Rashid Lootah Building, the more than 50-year-old structu»»»

Iran on Saturday warned countries against participating in the United States' "economic war" against the Islamic republic, saying they would be considered enemies. Washington has pushed its allies to jump aboard Donald Trump's new campaign to isolate the Iranian economy, as the US President's unpop»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for another spell of unsettled summer weather on Sunday, with rain-bearing clouds expected to develop over eastern areas and winds reaching up to 45km/h in some parts of the country. The National Centre of Meteorology said conditions on Sunday would be fair to partly cloudy, w»»»

Mail-in voting would be greatly altered under a final rule published Friday by the U.S. Postal Service implementing an executive order signed in March by President Donald Trump. Two court rulings have blocked the rule for use in the 2026 midterm elections. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License »»»

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, had been in talks to return to acting when she and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, return to Britain. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The casting of Meghan Markle to play a role in the Netflix series The Gentlemen has been withdr»»»

DOHA: Administrators and teachers will return to public schools on Sunday, marking the start of preparations for the 2026-27 school year, as second-round exams for the 2025-26 school year get underway for students across all grade levels. They will begin work to complete academic, administrative an»»»

Karmelo Anthony, 19, was denied a new trial in Texas, where he stands convicted of murder for killing Austin Metcalf in the stands of a Frisco track meet in 2025. Photo courtesy of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A Texas judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony's attempts to g»»»

TEHRAN, Iran: Tehran’s grocery stores are well-stocked, but many families can barely afford the basics. Unemployment is soaring and those with jobs are working more hours for money worth half as much as a year ago, putting food, medicine and everything else — except for heavily subsidized gasoline »»»

Federal Judge Jeanette Vargas said the Trump administration's decision to block visa processing for 75 countries was "contrary to law" and exceeded the authority of State Secretary Marco Rubio. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Friday struck down the »»»

More than 200 free meals and grocery gift cards were distributed to those impacted by the Aug. 11 northwestern Indiana storms at Scott Middle School in Hammond, Ind., on Aug. 15. Around 30,000 residents in the area remained without power on Saturday, 11 days after the storm. Photo Courtesy City of »»»

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday cast more doubt on whether new US efforts can advance a tenuous ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. Just two days after US negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks in the Gaza Strip, at least 10 people were killed»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The State of Qatar has achieved a major international scientific accomplishment after securing first place globally at the secondary school level in the “Debunking Myths” (Myth Smashers) science and technology competition held under the theme “Debunking Myths in Nuclear Sc»»»

QNA Doha Qatar University (QU) is fully prepared to welcome students for the Fall 2026 semester, with academic, administrative and support services in place to ensure a smooth start and support students’ academic success and university experience, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Mohammed Dia»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Tasweer Photography Festival on Saturday announced its Frame and Focus exhibition showcasing the culmination of its flagship 14-week Advanced Photography Course. On view from 5 September to 5 October 2026 at Al Hosh Gallery, the exhibition features documentary photography,»»»

JERUSALEM: Israelis across political and religious lines are worried about the weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans — who, according to a recent AP-NORC poll, tend to consider support for Israel less crucial to their Jewish identity than older adults. “It’s extremely important to us,”»»»

A Volkswagen Passat with five male teenagers had been traveling in the wrong direction around 3:30 a.m. local time when it collided with a marked police vehicle in Britain. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Five teenagers and two police officers were killed in Britain»»»