US strikes, failed mine claim raise doubts over Tehran’s control of key waterway The reported tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz has become a key test of Iran’s ability to control the waterway — and of the "infowar" surrounding the conflict. Here's the rough timeline: In the early hours of Monda»»»

New orders surged and cost pressures eased, while employment fell for a second month Dubai: UAE businesses saw their strongest improvement in operating conditions since December 2024 in August, helped by a surge in customer demand, stronger exports and fewer supply disruptions, although companies r»»»

Kyrgyz athletes won one gold and two silver medals on the first day of the er enish competition at the VI World Nomad Games. The competition was held on September 2 at Kok-Boru Arena in Cholpon-Ata. A total of 19 athletes from eight countries — Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, Uzbekistan, »»»

Rubio links Iran sanctions evasion to possible economic and military response Chapel Hill (North Carolina): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that countries helping Iran evade American sanctions could themselves face penalties, while dismissing suggestions that India and Iran were prepar»»»

On a summer afternoon in an Arab city, no economic report is needed to understand the meaning of demand for cooling. A few minutes outdoors, followed by a single step into an air-conditioned lobby, are enough to show that cool air is no longer a luxury in this part of the world. It has become a con»»»

Kathmandu: The rains had briefly quelled, and beneath a bright mid-morning sky, 43-year-old Subash Tamang was working along the banks of the monsoon-swollen Trishuli River with his family. They were extracting sand, as they had done before, when the river suddenly rose to consume them. Some 72 kilo»»»

Crashes, roadworks and rush-hour congestion slow motorists on E311, E11 and E611 Dubai: Traffic between Sharjah and Dubai remains heavy on several major routes, with motorists facing delays around key interchanges and busy entry points into both emirates. According to the live Google Maps, the main»»»

Airstrike destroys WFP aid trucks in Sudan, food for 5,800 people lost United Nations: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said that two of its trucks came under air attack on Sunday outside Dilling, South Kordofan State, southern Sudan, while transporting food aid to Kadugli. The attack »»»

Ulchi Freedom Shield—an annual combined military exercise held by the US and South Korea against the threat from North Korea—was abruptly scaled back by Washington just before it began in August. President Donald Trump ordered the drills to be cut from 11 days to 5, citing costs, his desire to impr»»»

Investigators probe unclear motive after high-rise rampage near convention center Two people were killed and several others wounded, including three Minneapolis police officers, after a gunman opened fire Wednesday afternoon inside a high-rise apartment building in downtown Minneapolis, authorities»»»

UN chief condemns civilian deaths, calls for restraint from US and Iran United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is gravely concerned by the renewed exchanges of fire overnight between the United States and Iran, his spokesperson said. "The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by report»»»

Service exports calculated in EUR increased by 11%, imports by 13% in the 2nd quarter of 2026 compared to the same period of the previous year. The surplus reached EUR 3.4 billion, EUR 210 million higher than in the 2nd quarter of 2025. The value of exports increased by 18%, and that of imports by »»»

New rules require stricter customer checks, transaction monitoring and reporting Dubai: Kuwait has introduced stricter anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules for gold and precious metals traders and the real estate sector, requiring businesses to strengthen customer checks, mon»»»

Licences could also be suspended or revoked as REGA steps up market inspections Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has warned real estate brokers and service providers that regulatory violations could result in fines of up to SR200,000, as well as the suspension or revocatio»»»

UN presses for restraint as Trump signals open-ended US military action on Iran Washington: The US military is prepared to launch more strikes on Iran "any time we want," President Donald Trump has said. "It was a very heavy attack last night, and we're prepared to do another one any time we want,"»»»

She is drawing new fans to the sport, inspiring children, making Filipinos proud Dubai: For a country where basketball has long dominated the sporting conversation, Alex Eala is making Filipinos look in a different direction, towards a tennis court. With every match, the young Filipina has been dra»»»

Chance of rain persists into Saturday, with humidity and mist also forecast Dubai: The UAE is forecast to see rain, strong winds, blowing dust and rough seas on Thursday, with unsettled conditions continuing into the weekend before temperatures rise, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. T»»»

From social media voice to market leader in the capital’s property boom Abu Dhabi: “You cannot compare real estate to gold,” declares Tariq Zekra. An Emirati real estate veteran with 25 years of experience in the UAE property market, Zekra has built a career selling, advising on and championing Abu»»»

US pitches chips, models and apps to partners as India emerges key AI ally Chapel Hill, North Carolina: The United States sees India as an “extraordinary opportunity” for artificial intelligence cooperation and is working with New Delhi to build an integrated AI technology stack, Commerce Secretary»»»

Families mourn massacre victims amid anger at police and fear of more gang attacks PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP): More than 100 mourners attended funerals Wednesday inside a church where gangs recently executed more than 30 people in an attack that shook the troubled country. The funerals were held fo»»»

Injunction preserves citizenship rights for children as lawsuit over Trump order proceeds A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's latest attempt to limit birthright citizenship, granting a preliminary injunction against an executive order that the administration said would target “birt»»»

Protesters across Spain decry Ceuta border chaos, demand government action CEUTA, Spain: The city of Ceuta, a tiny speck of Spanish territory perched on the northern African coast, normally celebrates its Sept. 2 annual official holiday largely ignored by the mainland. But not this year, after Ceut»»»

READER STORYChef heartbroken after mud and slush bury farmland and the house he built up since 2017 Ajman: For years, Paribartan Nepal built his family home in Nepal little by little, brick by brick, with money he earned working in the UAE. Then, in a matter of minutes, it was gone. The 29-year-old»»»

Windhoek: Namibia has recorded more than 122,000 confirmed malaria cases and 122 deaths since the beginning of this year, Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao said Wednesday. Speaking at the launch of the country's 2026 Indoor Residual Spraying campaign in Divundu in the northeast»»»

Service, advice and technology will define the next phase of wealth management The GCC has become one of the world’s leading destinations for internationally mobile wealth. In 2025, the UAE welcomed a net inflow of 9,800 high net worth individuals, keeping its place as the world’s top destination f»»»

Addis Ababa: Chinese and Ethiopian companies have agreed to expand coffee trade through forging closer industrial and supply chain partnerships and tapping into potential bilateral agreements, including China's zero-tariff treatment for African countries. On Tuesday, a trade promotion event involvi»»»

Hormuz showdown: 40 tankers move under US military protection as Iran launches drones The US military escorted up to 40 commercial vessels carrying about 18 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday (September 1) — representing roughly 90% of a normal prewar day’s oil flow. It »»»

Global leaders pressed to double down on climate action to avert disaster NEW YORK: Record heat waves, deadly flooding and extreme weather reflect an ever-warming planet poised to soon breach safe temperature limits, according to a UN report, but doubling down on climate action now could avoid a cl»»»

Bangkok: Thailand and Singapore agreed on Wednesday to elevate their strategic partnership at their first leaders' retreat in 11 years, pledging closer cooperation as the two countries prepare to take consecutive chairmanships of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Thai Prime Minist»»»

US President has said he is ready to hold another summit with Russian leader Washington DC: US President Donald Trump has said he is ready to hold another summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but only when Moscow is prepared to work towards a “peace deal” to end the ongoing war in Ukraine.»»»

Mexico City: Mexican authorities on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of a suspect in a car bomb attack attributed to the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The blast in Ojocaliente, in Zacatecas state, injured two police officers and eight civilians when it occurred overnight Sunday. Authorities s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), concluded “Career Counsellors Hub 2026,” held on September 1 and 2 in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), US Embassy Doha and Qatar Foundation Higher Education,»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held separate telephone conversations on Wednesday with ministers of Lebanon, Türkiye and Egypt, focusing on regional developments and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions. The calls»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The second edition of Qatar Event Show 2026 (QES 2026) continued for its second day at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) bringing together industry leaders, experts and companies from across the events, exhibitions, conferences and entertainment sectors. The»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its humanitarian response to the health and food crisis in Gaza, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has begun providing baby formula at a total cost of $426,000 to alleviate the suffering of Palestinian families who cannot find essential nutrition for their child»»»

The attacks, he said, constituted a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries concerned and a blatant breach of international law, the UN Charter and principles of good neighbourliness. The Cabinet affirmed Qatar’s full solidarity with the affected countries a»»»

Minister of Municipality HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Qatar HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in areas of mutual interest. (QNA)»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation, has launched revamped Incubation Programme with the Fall 2026 cohort, welcoming 52 local and international startups across 19 sectors into a new 16-week pathway designed to accelerate their journey from »»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways has entered a memorandum of understanding with Priority Pass, the world’s largest independent airport lounge and travel experiences programme, to offer enhanced value and rewards to business travellers through its Beyond Business corporate travel programme. B»»»

Ramallah: The Israeli occupation authorities had renewed administrative detention orders against 45 Palestinian detainees for varying periods, the Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs said in a statement Wednesday. The statement contended that this move constitutes detention»»»

Doha: The Moscow International Book Fair kicked off Wednesday, bringing together more than 300 publishing houses from Russia and other countries. Running through Sept. 6, the event also features the participation of the State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture, as part of the ministry»»»

Moroccan security forces displayed "total permissiveness" during last month's massive wave of migrants who crossed into the Spanish North African territory of Ceuta, according to a Spanish police report seen by a French news agency on Wednesday. Moroccan security forces displayed "total p»»»

Mysterious decagon over Saturn’s south pole even bigger than its famous northern hexagon Cape Canaveral: Scientists have discovered an enormous 10-sided wave pattern in the icy ammonia clouds over Saturn’s south pole. The spinning, meandering decagon appears to be even bigger and more unstable than»»»

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar weakened in late trading on Wednesday. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, decreased by 0.08 percent to 99.595 at 3 p.m. (1900 GMT). In late New York trading, the euro fell to 1.1586 dollars from 1.1590 U.S. dollars in the previous sessi»»»

Damascus, Sep.2 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Wednesday with a delegation from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, headed by State Secretary Niels Annen, to discuss ways to strengthen economic and development coopera»»»

The pro-Iranian Explosive Media Group has released a Lego-style AI animation showing a deadly US strike on a wedding in southern Iran that killed five civilians, including a child, according to the Iranian authorities. The video emerged as the US resumed strikes on Iran on Tuesday, saying it was ta»»»

Johannesburg: South Africa's aviation regulator said Wednesday it was reviewing a low stadium flyover that has sparked international debate as the airline involved cancelled the next flypast because of poor weather. Dramatic images of two custom-liveried Airlink passenger jets swooping over the Cap»»»

UNITED NATIONS, September 2 (Sputnik) - The United Nations is concerned about the potential expansion of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Wednesday after threats by Volodymyr Zelensky against civilian airlines flying over Russian territory. "We're concern»»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates' Affairs of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call, they discussed»»»

The UAE expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack that targeted the Saudi carrier “Sidr” as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the deaths of a number of crew members. In a s»»»