Ottawa: Canada on Tuesday announced counter tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 percent and 50 percent, as a trade war intensifies between the historically close allies. Ottawa's retaliatory duties take effect September 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after US Presi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari on Tuesday said that talks of reducing budgets by up to 30 percent was related to the precautionary measures, does not include salaries or capital projects. Duri»»»

Two people have died in Pennsylvania from the measles. File Photo by Annie Rice/EPA-EFE Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Two people who were not vaccinated against measles died in Pennsylvania after contracting the disease, the state's health department reported. They are the first deaths from measles in the state»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar has continued its efforts and regional contacts with various parties over the past period to encourage a return to the path of n»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) received a delegation from the Swiss Confederation, comprising representatives from centers and institutions specializing in mine clearance and ordnance disposal. They were welcomed by Major General Nawaf Majid Al-Ali, Assistant Commander for Secu»»»

WASHINGTON: The US State Department is preparing to return diplomats to embassies in the Middle East that ​were evacuated before and during the war with Iran, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing an internal State Department document. The return of foreign service officers and the scaling»»»

Dubai: Singapore will provide families with nearly S$70,000, about US$55,000 or almost Dh200,000, in direct financial support for each citizen child from birth to age 17, under a sweeping package aimed at making it easier for couples to start and raise families. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announc»»»

Parliament Tuesday adopted at second reading amendments to the Civil Servants Act whereby positions carrying a high risk of corruption will be filled only after the successful completion of an integrity test. Civil servants will also be allowed to work remotely for up to two days a week. Following »»»

Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani met with HE Badreddine Abdullah Mohammed Ahmed, the Ambassador of the Republic of The Sudan to the State of Qatar. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of media cooperation b»»»

Brussels, Belgium: Belgian authorities said Tuesday they had found a body believed to be that of a father who went missing with his son in June, a day after the five-year-old's suspected remains were discovered. Police have been hunting for Tymeo Brigou and his father Bryan Brigou, 29, after the pa»»»

1 of 2 | Rep. Ralph Norman R-S.C., speaks with other members of the House Budget Committee during a press conference unveiling the House Republican budget at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 19, 2023. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Republican voters in »»»

The European Commission is set to release emergency funds to Spain following a demand from Madrid to help shore up its Ceuta enclave borders with Morocco. “We are now working on assessing the request as a priority, and in view of taking a swift decision,” an EU commission spokesperson told reporter»»»

Dubai: Dubai's private education sector is set to expand further in the 2026-27 academic year, with 26 new institutions set to open across the emirate, including 17 early childhood centres, seven schools and two higher education institutions.. The new schools will add nearly 17,000 seats, while the»»»

Al Ain: A powerful storm swept through Al Amerah in Al Ain on Tuesday, with strong winds sending objects flying through the air as unsettled weather affected several parts of the UAE. Rain was also reported in Al Faw in Sharjah, while showers fell over Al Faqa along the Dubai-Al Ain road and on the»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has set a daily fee of Dh15 for its smart vehicle impound service, allowing motorists whose vehicles have been ordered impounded to keep them at a location of their choice rather than at a traditional impound yard. The service enables vehicle owners to apply to retain cu»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi City Municipality has launched a field awareness campaign urging the public not to leave vehicles and boats abandoned in public spaces, as part of efforts to preserve the city's appearance and enhance quality of life. The campaign i part of "Our Home, Our Responsibility – Our N»»»

Dubai: Oman will witness a penumbral lunar eclipse lasting about 20 minutes on Friday, August 28, though the celestial event is expected to be difficult to observe with the naked eye. The Astronomical Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs said the eclipse will be vi»»»

Kafr ‘Aqab: Israeli police raided a vocational training centre run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in an east Jerusalem suburb on Tuesday, in a move a far-right minister said aimed to “remove” the body from the site. The move follows repeated warnings by UNRWA that Israeli authorities wer»»»

Bulgaria Air is increasing the number of its flights to Burgas for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027, the national carrier said on Tuesday. Between May 2 and 19, 2027, up to two flights a day will operate on the Sofia-Burgas-Sofia route. Afternoon services will be added to the regular evening flight»»»

Lusail International Circuit named Most Improved and Biggest Mover in Sustainable Circuits Index 2026 Doha, Qatar: Sustainability has been a defining pillar of Lusail International Circuit (LIC). The circuit holds the FIA Three Star Environmental Accreditation, the highest level of recognition avai»»»

Dubai: Commuters are facing another busy evening on Dubai’s roads, with congestion building across major routes and particularly on roads heading towards Sharjah as rush-hour traffic intensifies, according to Google Maps. Motorists heading towards Sharjah are facing bumper-to-bumper traffic on Shei»»»

The President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Iliana Iotova, has reappointed by decree Captain Bozhidar Ivanov as Chief of Staff of the Navy and conferred upon him the senior officer rank of flotilla admiral, the presidential press secretariat announced on Tuesday. On August 12,»»»

DOHA: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's (WCM-Q) cohort of first-year medical students received their first white coats and stethoscopes at a ceremony celebrating the start of the medical curriculum. A WCM-Q's statement on Tuesday said: "The White Coat Ceremony marked the culmination of a three-day ori»»»

London, Aug. 25 (SANA) Preliminary shipping data showed on Tuesday that cargo ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level in three months, with only one vessel crossing on Monday. According to Reuters, initial tracking data from ship-tracking firm Kpler revealed that a single»»»

Doha, Qatar: Coinciding with the start of the new academic year and as part of its commitment to safeguarding students, the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the completion of traffic safety measures around 674 schools across Qatar, reinforcing its efforts to provide safe and sustainable i»»»

Washington: The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is aware that Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Donald Trump's youngest son. “The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a thre»»»

BusinessGermanyWill VW's crunch week decide Germany's auto future?Nik MartinVolkswagen bosses face angry workers this week over restructuring plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs and threaten several German plants. DW examines the pressure on Europe's biggest automaker. https://p.dw.com/p/»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump expressed outrage on Tuesday at the mounting number of executions in Iran of people allegedly involved in mass protests earlier this year before the Middle East war began. “The failing Islamic Republic of Iran is not paying large segments of their military, whi»»»

RIYADH: Finding a salon that offers a good blowout, professional hair coloring and reasonable prices can be a challenge in Riyadh, particularly in the northern neighborhoods where salon prices can quickly add up. For more than two years, Wahg Al-Dalal hair and beauty center in Al-Malqa has been my »»»

The US has announced a new wave of sanctions on Iran and has promised to sanction any countries trading with it - including China. It also comes as the US deepens a trade war with its neighbour Canada. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.»»»

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are still in control of swathes of territory. After months of stalled peace talks, both sides have agreed to get the ball rolling again. FRANCE 24's Emmet Livingstone, in Kinshasa, has more.»»»

A rare tornado swept through southern France's Aude department on Tuesday, devastating the tiny village of Pomas. The storm destroyed homes and other local buildings including the town hall and school. Bereft residents are left dealing with the aftermath, comparing it to living through 'a wartime s»»»

The Ultimate Trail of Mont Blanc is about to get underway, an annual 174km alpine running race that's world renowned. However, the event has come under increasing criticism from residents of Chamonix with a tense atmosphere leading up to this 23rd edition.»»»

Fresh from his first meeting as British prime minister with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L), Andy Burnham said Monday he would use an upcoming meeting of the United Nation's General Assembly to try to get other world leaders share more of their anti-ballistic missile interceptors with Uk»»»

DHAKA: Nine years after hundreds of thousands of Rohingya were forced from their homes and across the border into Bangladesh, their return to Myanmar seems as distant as ever, but for many the hope of seeing their land again is what keeps them going. Mohammed Aansar was working as a high school tea»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has welcomed a decision by the United States to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, stressing that the move is a positive step that supports the country’s stability and prosperity. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed appreciation for t»»»

Al Arish: The UAE Floating Hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish has successfully fitted prosthetic limbs for 64 Palestinian amputees since the launch of the ''Step of Hope'' programme, implemented as part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, marking a new achievement that reflects the UAE's continue»»»

Iran has carried out what Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov described as a “very good hybrid operation,” which he said was unfortunately supported by Bulgarian politicians. Stoyanov warned that the operation would continue, but declined to provide details of the intelligence information b»»»

The US Army has described Bulgaria's Novo Selo Training Area as an invaluable resource and one of NATO's most effective and operationally significant training platforms. In a publication on the US Army website, the facility is presented as a key element of the alliance's eastern flank, bringing tog»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari held a weekly media briefing on Tuesday, August 25, highlighting Qatar’s diplomatic efforts to promote a return to negotiations between the United States and Iran»»»

MAKKAH: Taif’s farms are becoming more than places of production, offering visitors a closer look at the orchards, harvests and agricultural traditions that have long defined the region. As summer arrives, Taif’s orchards bring seasonal color to its agricultural terraces, valleys and highlands, pro»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) will meet with representatives of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights during their fact-finding mission to Bulgaria in September, the CEC reported during its sitting on Tuesday. The»»»

Neuhardenberg, Germany: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday sought to assuage critics who accuse his government of doing too little against climate change after a brutal summer of heatwaves and drought. "We have to further curb climate change and at the same time better adapt to the consequ»»»

Israeli so-called National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced on Tuesday the start of operations to dismantle a vocational training center run by UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, in the East Al-Quds (Jerusalem) area of Kafr Aqab, near the Qalandiya refugee camp. “Large forces»»»

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) welcomed the announcement by the United States ratifying the decision to rescind the designation of the Syria from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. In a statement, GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi underscored that this step represents »»»

ABU DHABI: The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi and Euroleague Basketball have announced the launch of the Euroleague Basketball SuperCup, a new competition that will officially open the European club basketball season. The first edition will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, A»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed traffic improvement works at six school-zone locations, benefiting more than 10 schools across the emirate. The projects, carried out during the summer break, included a new road, additional parking, upgraded access points and traffic»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) hosted an Independence Day Business Gathering for the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC), Sharjah, on 15 August 2026 at the Sharjah Maritime Museum. The gathering brought together senior representatives of SCCI, distinguished gue»»»

In the UAE, where a meal can move effortlessly from machboos to pasta to sushi, food has always been a conversation between cultures. For Saeed Algaz, founder and managing director of Murmur, that conversation became the foundation for an entirely new dining concept. Located in Aljada, Sharjah, Mur»»»

Dubai: The US-Iran war entered another tense phase on Tuesday, with Washington stepping up economic pressure on Tehran, fresh threats to shipping around the Strait of Hormuz and some UAE flights continuing to face cancellations and delays. For UAE residents, the immediate impact ranges from changin»»»