Did Hungary's railway let you down? Here's everything to know for a refund
Summer travel in Hungary can bring more than sunshine and holidays. As temperatures rise, delays and disruptions on the country’s railway network can also become a familiar part of the journey. Table of Contents Everything passengers need to know about ticket refunds, season tickets and compensatio»»»
Kuwait Airways adopts new state-owned corporate structure to boost flexibility, support expansion
Dubai: Kuwait Airways has been transformed into a wholly state-owned shareholding company under a new decree law aimed at strengthening the national carrier's governance, operational flexibility and long-term growth strategy. Chairman Abdulmohsen Salem Al Fagaan said the move follows the issuance o»»»
Man arrested 7 months after Indian woman found murdered in Canada
Dubai: A 32-year-old man has been arrested nearly seven months after his Indian partner was found murdered at a residence in Toronto, in a case police described as an “act of intimate partner violence”. Abdul Ghafoori, a Toronto resident who had been wanted across Canada for the first-degree murder»»»
Kuwait Airways adopts new state-owned corporate structure to boost flexibility, support expansion
Dubai: Kuwait Airways has been transformed into a wholly state-owned shareholding company under a new decree law aimed at strengthening the national carrier's governance, operational flexibility and long-term growth strategy. Chairman Abdulmohsen Salem Al Fagaan said the move follows the issuance o»»»
Amir and Sultan of Oman review fraternal relations between two countries
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman, held a session at the Amiri Diwan this morning. At the beginning of the session, HH the Amir welcomed HM the Sultan and the accompanying delegation, wishing His Majesty good h»»»
Modern farming technologies key to future of Saudi date sector, says official
Riyadh: The future of Saudi Arabia’s date sector is closely linked to wider adoption of modern agricultural technologies, mechanization and advanced irrigation systems that conserve water while maintaining production quality and volume, according to the CEO of the Buraidah International Dates Carni»»»
Pakistan says Saudi-Tukey pact is 'purely defensive': What to know
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said Sunday that the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Tukey is “purely defensive” and is not aimed at any particular country. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was signed by the leaders of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey in Mecca on Fr»»»
Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China after flight cancellations, evacuations
Beijing: Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, evacuations and a top-level alert. China's east coast has been preparing for the storm's arrival in recent days, with»»»
What does it take to win Dubai’s new Dubai-it Award?
Dubai: The first ‘Dubai-it’ Award will open nominations on August 10, seeking to recognise individuals, projects, companies and organisations that have turned ambitious ideas into measurable results through speed, excellence and effective execution. Nominations for the inaugural award will remain o»»»
Saudi Arabia deports 10,827 illegal residents in a week amid intensified crackdowns
Dubai: Saudi Arabia deported 10,827 illegal residents over the past week following nationwide security operations that resulted in the arrest of 14,440 people for violating residency, labour and border regulations, the Ministry of Interior said. The ministry said the arrests were made during joint »»»
Amir leads well wishers to welcome Sultan of Oman
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, upon his arrival at the Amiri Terminal of Hamad International Airport on Sunday, along with his accompanying delegation, for a fraternal visit to the country. Al»»»
H-1B visa grace period at risk as US weighs rule change: What it means for foreign workers
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering scrapping the 60-day grace period currently available to H-1B holders and certain other foreign workers after they lose their jobs. The proposal has been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, Bloomberg r»»»
Qatari mountaineer reaches 11th 8,000-metre summit, reflects on Broad Peak tragedy
Doha, Qatar: Qatari mountaineer Sheikha Asma bint Thani Al-Thani marked her 11th 8,000-metre summit on July 30, 2026, after reaching the summit of Gasherbrum II in the Karakoram mountain range on the Pakistan and China border. Sheikha Asma has now successfully summited 11 of the world’s 14 mountain»»»
No safe haven: UAE extradites Daniel Kinahan under Ireland treaty
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has extradited Irish national Daniel Kinahan to Ireland following a formal extradition request, where he is wanted in connection with transnational organised crime allegations, including leading a criminal organisation, murder and illicit drug trafficking. The extradition followe»»»
Watch: Iran publishes first video of Mojtaba Khamenei amid months of health speculation
Tehran: Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency has released the first video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khameneisince he assumed the country's highest office, amid months of speculation over his health and prolonged absence from public view. The 12-second video, published on Saturday, shows Khamenei s»»»
Afghanistan’s gold rush upends lives and landscapes
SHIWA MINE: In Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province, dozens of excavators operate day and night to extract gold from the mountains where villagers and their livestock once roamed. Thousands of miners are deployed across the Shiwa area, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) northeast of the provi»»»
Oman’s Sohar Industrial City secures $557m in H1 investments
JEDDAH: Oman’s Sohar Industrial City attracted more than 214 million Omani rials ($557 million) in investments during the first half of 2026, reinforcing the sultanate’s manufacturing expansion and economic diversification drive. The signed agreements comprised 22 new contracts, 12 expansion agreem»»»
Tucker for president? MAGA rebels declare independence from Israel
Almost since US President Donald Trump started his second and final term, the movement that brought him to power twice has been fracturing. Now there is a full break among Make America Great Again (MAGA) supporters. Its essence is simple: There are those who continue to identify MAGA with Trump, an»»»
Ministry of Social Development and Family launches second edition of Financial Awareness Program
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family, represented by the Family Empowered Department, launched the second edition of the Financial Awareness Program as part of initiatives aimed at promoting a culture of sound financial management among members of society, and establishing the»»»
Why is Hong Kong experiencing its hottest day in 142 years?
Hong Kong: Hong Kong recorded its highest temperature since records began in 1884 on Sunday, with the mercury reaching 36.8°C, as extreme heat gripped the city ahead of the approach of Typhoon Dolphin. The Hong Kong Observatory said the record-breaking temperature was linked to a low-pressure syste»»»
Thailand teen shooter once brought BB gun to school: police
A 14-year-old boy who shot dead the grandparents who raised him before killing six others at his school in Thailand had watched violent videos online and once brought a BB gun to school, police said Sunday. The teenage assailant shot his grandparents, using his grandfather's handgun, at their home »»»
She hasn't cut her hair since 2015, now she's a Guinness World Record holder
New Delhi: Renu Dhariyal, an Indian woman from the northern state of Uttarakhand, has been recognised by Guinness World Records for having the longest hair on a living woman, with her hair measuring 271.5 centimetres (106.88 inches). The record was officially measured in Haldwani on 15 April 2026. »»»
GERB Chair Says Bulgaria Can and Should Develop Its Defence Industry but Is Not Doing It
GERB Chair Boyko Borissov told a press briefing here on Sunday that Bulgaria must develop its defence industry and has the potential to do so but is not using it. Referring to the Saturday incident when a drone entered Bulgarian airspace and exploded, Borissov noted that Bulgaria has drone and anti»»»
Fitch affirms Kuwait’s AA- rating on strong external assets
RIYADH: Kuwait retained its AA- sovereign credit rating with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings, which cited exceptionally strong fiscal and external balance sheets despite rising regional geopolitical risks. The rating agency said Kuwait’s vast sovereign wealth assets and external buffers remain »»»
97-year-old breaks own world record as oldest female wing walker
Doha, Qatar: A 97-year-old British woman has broken her own Guinness World Record to become the oldest female wing walker. Elizabeth “Betty” Bromage, from Cirencester in Gloucestershire, UK, successfully completed a wing walk on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the main base of wingwalking company AeroS»»»
Why are nearly 2,000 Boeing 737 Max aircraft undergoing new inspections?
New York: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections of nearly 1,900 Boeing 737 Maxaircraft worldwide after concerns emerged over potential structural cracks, in a precautionary move aimed at maintaining flight safety. The directive applies to the 737 Max 8, 737 Max 9 and »»»
Hungary set to launch EUR 5.5 billion railway upgrade as development plan gets green light
Hungary’s ambitious Baross Gábor Railway Development Plan can now move into its implementation phase after the government’s review of the Integrated Transport Development Operational Programme (IKOP Plus) was published in the Hungarian Gazette (Magyar Közlöny). According to Dávid Vitézy, the develo»»»
Inside Mind of Ghaith's surreal UAE digital art
This is Dubai, but not quite as you know it. UAE-based Creative Director Ghaith Raad's cinematic AI and visual worlds allow you to explore a surreal side of places you might see every day. He shares his works on Instagram at @mindofghaith. The works often blend familiar UAE sights, traditional Emir»»»
Yemen's Houthis claim drone strike on Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said on Sunday they had struck an oil facility on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast after the Gulf kingdom said it had extinguished a fire at the site. The group's military spokesman Yahya Saree said the Houthis had "succeeded in targeting the Aramco refinery in Jizan w»»»
Yemen's Houthis say struck refinery on Saudi's Red Sea coast
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said on Sunday they had struck an oil facility on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast after the Gulf kingdom said it had extinguished a fire at the site. The group's military spokesman Yahya Saree said the Houthis had "succeeded in targeting the Aramco refinery in Jizan w»»»
Atlanta Could Have Survived the Civil War Intact With Its Own Shostakovich — US Official
WASHINGTON (Sputnik), Dmitri Zlodorev - Atlanta may have avoided destruction during the Civil War had the US city had such a composer as Dmitri Shostakovich, US Commission of Fine Arts Chairman Rodney Mims Cook Jr. told Sputnik. "Russia has proved it during the siege of Leningrad that culture and m»»»
Russia Opens Criminal Case Into Terrorism After Ukrainian Attack on Belgorod
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A criminal case for a terrorist act has been opened following the Ukrainian armed forces' attack on civilian targets in the Russian city of Belgorod, Russian Investigative Committee spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko told Sputnik on Sunday. "The main investigative department of the Ru»»»
UAE's midday work ban achieves 99% compliance
Dubai: The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has said the country's Midday Breakpolicy is a leading global model for protecting workers from heat stress, highlighting more than two decades of implementation and a private sector compliance rate of 99 per cent last year. The»»»
Dubai to cut building permit processing times from days to minutes with AI
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of an artificial intelligence-powered system that will slash building permit processing times from days to just minutes, marking a significant step in advancing Dubai's digital transformation and reinforcing its global leadership in adopting smart »»»
‘Best team, best players, best coaches’: Kuaishou Gaming defy odds to win Honor of Kings at Esports World Cup 2026
PARIS: Kuaishou Gaming of China have won the Honor of Kings World Cup at the Esports World Cup 2026, becoming first-time EWC champions following a thrilling 4-3 grand final finish against compatriots AG.AL. The newly crowned champions had fought their way through the tournament and to the final wit»»»
Japan marks Nagasaki bombing anniversary as nuclear debate rattles pacificists
The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Sunday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing with a ceremony at the Peace Park memorial. It came as Japanese Minister Sanae Takaichi ’s government has opened a debate on the country's postwar non-nuclear principles amid increasing doubts over th»»»
More than 6,000 BYD vehicles are heading to Khorfakkan in a record-breaking shipment
Sharjah: Khorfakkan Port is preparing to receive a giant roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel carrying 6,068 new energy vehicles manufactured by Chinese automaker BYD, marking the launch of a new direct maritime shipping route between China and the UAE. The vessel departed from Xiaomo International Logis»»»
Own a building in Abu Dhabi? No lift maintenance contract could cost you Dh5,000
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has warned owners of buildings and commercial establishments that failing to maintain an approved lift maintenance contract is a violation that carries a Dh5,000 fine, urging compliance with safety regulations designed to protect building occupants. »»»
Dubai bridge cuts Al Qudra intersection wait by 85%
Dubai: Motorists travelling along famous Al Qudra Road can expect significantly shorter journeys and less congestion after Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened a new four-lane bridge at the intersection with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street on Sunday. The 700-metre bridge, whi»»»
Abu Dhabi warns parents never to leave children in cars
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has urged parents and caregivers to maintain constant supervision of children during the summer months, warning that a momentary lapse in attention can lead to serious accidents. As part of the seventh edition of its "Safe Summer" campaign, the autho»»»
Drugs hidden in sweets and A4 paper as UAE issues warning
Abu Dhabi: Drug traffickers are using increasingly deceptive methods, including sweets, A4 paper and unidentified deliveries, to target children and teenagers, the National Anti-Narcotics Authority has warned. The authority revealed three methods recently detected by security agencies as part of it»»»
Infantino denies affair allegation, FIFA slams ‘concerted’ effort to weaken him
FIFA on Saturday issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it called a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organisation. It came a day after a British newspaper accused the FIFA boss of paying off a fomer lover while at UEFA, alleg»»»
How scammers target jobseekers in the UAE
Attractive salaries, well-known company names and promises of quick recruitment can make a job offer difficult to ignore. But UAE authorities are warning jobseekers that behind some of these offers are scammers seeking money or personal information. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation»»»
4 killed in helicopter crash in Brazil
Brasilia: Four people were killed in a helicopter crash on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, including three Colombian tourists from the same family. Brazilian authorities reported that the helicopter went down in Tijuca National Park, a mountainside forest with very dense vegetation. Firefight»»»
Eclipse chasers: When chasing totality becomes a way of life (1/4)
Total solar eclipse (1/4). A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. For Singaporean family Janet Tay, Koh Joo Beng and their son Jared, it will be the latest stop in a journey that has taken them aroun»»»
US-Iran conflict: Key updates for UAE residents
Diplomatic efforts to calm the conflict between the US and Iran are continuing, but uncertainty remains across the Gulf. Much of the attention is on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for the region. Iran and Oman are discussing ways to ease restrictions on commercial shipping, but ther»»»
Egypt could join Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan defence alliance
Ankara: Turkey's foreign minister said Saturday he expected Egypt to join a joint defence agreement with regional partners designed to stabilise the region that is grappling with the Middle East war. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the agreement on Friday against the backdrop of war betwee»»»
Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup
Johannesburg, South Africa: A triumphant night for north Africa ended on Saturday with hosts Morocco and Algeria reaching the Women's Africa of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. They took contrasting paths to quarter-finals success as Morocco built a two-goal lead, then»»»
Bombing attacks mark first day of Colombia's new government
Santander de Quilichao, Colombia: Two bombing attacks in different parts of Colombia on Saturday marked the first day in office for new President Abelardo de la Espriella, leaving at least one police officer dead and several wounded. The tough-talking leader campaigned on confronting "narcoterroris»»»
German MEP Damian Boeselager: Locking 27 leaders in a castle and thinking they will deliver a good outcome is a categorical mistake
Opinion polls suggest that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) are on course to win the next German election with around 27 to 29 percent of the vote. Its lead over the second-placed Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU), led by current chancellor Friedrich Merz, is growing significantly. Ge»»»