RIYADH: Head coach Marino Pusic’s stellar start to his career at Al-Ahli continued on Wednesday as the Greens secured a fourth consecutive victory of the season in all competitions. A gritty 1-0 victory over OFC Professional League champions Auckland FC earned them a place the second round of the F»»»

The National Assembly approved amendments to the Gender Equality Act at first reading on Thursday. The changes are aimed at improving the gender balance among directors of companies listed on the stock exchange. The government-sponsored bill was approved by 159 votes to nine, with one abstention. T»»»

POLITICS In Bulgarian National Television’s (BNT’s) morning talk show, Democratic Bulgaria Floor Leader Nadejda Iordanova said the opening of the new parliamentary season coincides with an assessment of the government’s first 100 days, which she described as falling short of its promise of “normali»»»

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is expected in Tehran on Thursday for talks with Iranian officials on “ways to de-escalate tensions & create the conditions conducive to dialogue,” Qatar's Foreign Ministry said on X. The discussions, confirmed by Tehran, will also address “freedom of naviga»»»

Some parents said children in Gaza are dismantling their kites after Israel threatened to ramp up strikes as the toys keep flying into southern Israel. In the past, kites and balloons have been set aflame and launched across the Gaza border, igniting fields and property in Israeli communities. The »»»

Berlin: Germany registered a record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer as Europe struggled through a series of punishing heatwaves, the national public health institute said Thursday. The worst affected group were people over 75, and around 9,600 heat-linked deaths were recorded in one week in »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose by 0.33 % at the start of Thursday’s trading, gaining 32.80 points compared with the previous session’s close to reach 9,886 points, supported by five sectors. Figures from QSE showed positive performance in the telecommunications sector, which ros»»»

A 20-year-old woman died after falling from the sixth floor of a high-rise building on Partsyezd Street in Osh city on August 27, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the city reported. Police received a call about the incident at 00:32 a.m. A team of investigators and officers w»»»

Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said he discussed a range of issues falling within the competence of the intelligence services during a meeting with CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Sergei Naryshkin told reporters that personal meetings between intelligence chiefs a»»»

The US-Canada trade war is reaching the bathroom, with tariffs on paper products threatening to push up prices for toilet paper and other everyday essentials for Americans. Trade talks between the two neighbors collapsed last Friday, with both sides accusing the other of making last-minute changes »»»

JEDDAH: The opening round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack will get underway on Thursday at Jeddah Corniche Circuit in the first of three scheduled races. The championship is being held under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, the owner of the compet»»»

Iran and Oman are negotiating the opening of a temporary shipping corridor and the clearance of mines in the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, which both nations border. They have yet to agree on the conditions for the waterway's reopening as the Middle East war nears the six-month mark, but talks are on»»»

Damascus: Visa has tested its first live international card transaction in Syria, in a move that could pave the way for international visitors to use Visa cards in the country and marks a significant step in Syria’s efforts to reconnect with the global financial system. Sign up for our daily busine»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar stressed the importance of protecting food security and strengthening the resilience of countries vulnerable to food insecurity. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Passengers evacuated at Jerusalem’s Yitzhak Navon train station, firefighters called after reports of smoke 27-08-2026 11:31»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatari PM to visit Tehran today to pursue mediation efforts, discuss Strait of Hormuz: Iranian Foreign Ministery spokesman 27-08-2026 10:34»»»

On August 31, the opening day of the 6th World Nomad Games, free shuttle buses will transport spectators to Bishkek Arena from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Bishkek City Hall reported. The municipality said spectators will be able to reach the stadium by special transport from 21 locations across the capit»»»

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has expanded its Work Placement Program for Summer 2026, providing 578 high school students with the opportunity to gain hands-on workplace experience, explore career pathways, and make more informed decisions about their futures. Building on t»»»

Tunis, Aug. 27 (TAP)- President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed chaired Wednesday a meeting in Carthage which was attended by Premier Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri, Public Works and Housing Minister and Acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Salah...»»»

Education is the most important investment in Bulgaria's future, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said ahead of the regular meeting of the Council of Ministers on Thursday. Radev expressed regret that despite a significant increase in funding over the years, the quality of education has not improved. He »»»

Regarding renovation of the Shipka Monument, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in a declaration from the National Assembly rostrum on Thursday that it was absolutely unacceptable for decisions to alter a cultural site of national importance to be made without broad public discussion. The »»»

When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four to five weeks. Six months later, there's still no off-ramp in sight despite Trump's repeated assertions that the war has been won or a deal to resolve it was nearly complete. A June mem»»»

The National Assembly’s Justice and Constitutional Affairs Committee has nominated Anna Róza Unger to head the National Office for the Recovery and Protection of National Assets (NVVH). The NVVH is Hungary’s new, almighty prosecution agency entrusted to protect public assets and to trace and recove»»»

In January—June 2026, Kyrgyzstan’s foreign trade in precious metals and products made from them showed a significant imbalance, with imports exceeding exports 93.47 times. Data from the National Statistical Committee say. Exports amounted to $680,600, while imports reached $63,617.5 million. The la»»»

The inaugural edition of Frieze Abu Dhabi will take place from Nov 19-22 at Manarat Al Saadiyat, bringing together 84 galleries from 63 cities and 36 countries, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a global destination for art and culture. Established in partnership with the Department of »»»

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has handed over a fresh batch of Su-35S multirole fighters to the Russian Aerospace Forces. The 4++ generation jets, having successfully cleared all factory testing, took off from Komsomolsk-on-Amur and flew directly to their designated home base.A Russian Aeros»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell on Thursday, extending a streak of losses, on expectations that talks between Iran and Qatar might open the Strait of Hormuz and reduce supply disruptions from the ​war in the Middle East. Brent crude futures were down 41 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $87.43 a barrel at 06:30»»»

DUBAI: Supermodel Shanina Shaik is expecting her second child, it was announced on Wednesday. The Australian-born model, who is of Saudi, Pakistani and Lithuanian descent, shared the news on Instagram with a series of photographs that showed her cradling her baby bump. “Ryan and I are so excited to»»»

DUBAI: An investigation by Haaretz reveals that armed Palestinian militias have effectively become an operational extension of the Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet inside the Gaza Strip. Through satellite imagery, social media mapping, and testimonies from military personnel, Haaretz documented a»»»

Katmandu: Anxious relatives crowded the corridors of a Katmandu hospital Thursday as they searched for missing family after devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 180 people.Among them was Subash Khatani, scanning lists and speaking to officials in the hope of finding news of »»»

Kathmandu: More than 1,300 people were reported missing and at least 165 were confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides at the Nepal-Tibet border. Nepal’s disaster agency said 823 people were unaccounted for on Thursday, a figure that included at least 579 Nepali and foreign tourists. The di»»»

Dubai: For Dr. Mustafa Aldah, road safety is not just a professional cause. It is personal. As a child, Aldah has remembered a fellow student who lost his life in a car crash. He has admired the boy’s car in the school parking lot, making the news of his death difficult to comprehend. Years later, »»»

The Middle East is entering a new security era. For decades, the regional order was largely shaped by the United States providing a broad security umbrella; Israel preserving its qualitative edge; Iran projecting influence through long-range weapons and proxies; and Arab states relying on Washingto»»»

A Lebanese judge told AFP on Wednesday that he has allowed a transgender woman to update her personal status record and change her gender, a rare move in a country where LGBTQ issues remain highly taboo. Lebanon has never been a safe haven for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer people, bu»»»

The health of Norway's 89-year-old King Harald, hospitalised with a blood disease, has deteriorated and he is in an "extremely serious" condition, the palace said on Thursday. Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon, who is acting as regent during his father's illness, have cancelled all royal engageme»»»

Catastrophic flash floods have left parts of Nepal devastated after a massive surge of water, mud and debris swept through communities along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers. At least 165 people have been killed, and 826 remain missing, according to Nepal’s disaster authorities. The disaster dest»»»

Oslo: Norway's 89-year-old King Harald, hospitalised with a blood disease, is in an "exremely serious" condition, the royal palace said Thursday. Europe's oldest reigning monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since Monday suffering from haemolytic anaemia, a condition caused by an abnormally rapid d»»»

Dubai: When Amna Ahmed Alshamsi drives her Jeep up the face of a dune and pulls off a switch she once only watched on Instagram, she is doing more than dune bashing. She is quietly dismantling the idea that the desert belongs to men. Amna, Abeer Ali Al Khaja and Maryam Ahmed Abdullah are three Emir»»»

The UAE will celebrate Emirati Women’s Day tomorrow, August 28, highlighting the country’s longstanding journey of women’s empowerment and achievements, with Emirati women playing an active role in building the nation, shaping its future and embodying its values of leadership, giving and excellence»»»

Bill Gates has issued one of his starkest warnings yet about artificial intelligence, predicting that many jobs could disappear permanently and urging governments to consider reserving some types of work exclusively for humans. The Microsoft co-founder, who helped drive the personal computer revolu»»»

Nepal's Tourism Board said 517 foreigners remained out of contact on Thursday, more than 24 hours after a deadly flood tore through the border region with Tibet. Overall, in both Nepal and China, more than 1,300 people are missing, and 180 are dead. Among the missing are 178 from India, 65 from the»»»

Doha, Qatar: Motorists in Qatar driving taxis, limousines and public transport buses have been reminded to obtain a valid public driving license specifically authorising them to operate such vehicles. The Ministry of Interior in a social media post stated that this requirement is in accordance with»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Defence has launched the "Beladi" programme to prepare and develop national talent and strengthen the UAE’s national capabilities and readiness. The initiative reflects a long-term strategic vision to invest in human capital by building leadership skills, technical expert»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine is trying to provoke a response by attacking the economic and trade infrastructure of Russia, and Moscow's reaction to this will be harsh, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. "Ukraine is trying to hit our economic infrastructure, our trading infrastructure, »»»

Since February, the United States has been applying military and political pressure to Iran to force terms akin to a surrender. Six months later, and despite the White House bombast, there has been no agreement, and international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains vulnerable to Iranian a»»»

BEIRUT: The importance of Lebanese lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah’s latest visit to Tehran lies not in the trip itself. Hezbollah’s alliance with Iran is public and well established. What stands out is its timing and the way it was announced. Iran’s Foreign Ministry disclosed the visit as the Lebanese s»»»

The importance of Lebanese lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah’s latest visit to Tehran lies not in the trip itself. Hezbollah’s alliance with Iran is public and well established. What stands out is its timing and the way it was announced. Iran’s Foreign Ministry disclosed the visit as the Lebanese state see»»»

Arab Finance: Chinese technology company Huawei Technologies has submitted a bid to supply Egypt with 2,008 artificial intelligence (AI) chips and build data center infrastructure for training and running AI models, prompting the United States to explore a competing proposal, Bloomberg reported. Th»»»

Sharjah: Air Arabia is adding a third German destination to its network from the UAE, with daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Düsseldorf starting December 16, 2026. The new service will connect Sharjah International Airport with Düsseldorf, giving UAE travellers another direct option for re»»»

Against an economic backdrop marked by declining purchasing power, McDonald’s and DDB Romania are once again bringing offers and solutions that help brand fans make smarter choices to the forefront. McDonald’s Value platform once again shows how easy it can be to manage both your budget and your da»»»