DHAKA: Bangladeshi social entrepreneur Runa Khan was named a recipient of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award on Monday, in recognition of her work in improving the lives of marginalized and climate-vulnerable communities. The founder of the grassroots development organization Friendship, Khan has for o»»»

TUNIS, August 31, 2026 (TAP) – The Money Market Rate (MMR) edged up to 7% in August 2026, compared with 6.99% from February to July 2026, according to data published Monday by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT).Year-on-year, the MMR dropped from 8%...»»»

Hungary’s government has already solved several crisis situations since coming to power in May, Prime Minister Péter Magyar told the Bled Strategy Forum in Slovenia on Monday, adding: “I am proud of my government.” He cited the energy supply crisis due to extreme weather conditions as an example, s»»»

Donald Trump has made sports betting markets at the domestic and global level nervous on multiple occasions throughout his second stint as President of the United States. Most notably, his administration’s decision to let prediction markets run rampant has many operators nervous that their revenues»»»

Doha: A Qatari Armed Forces aircraft arrived in the Republic of Nepal carrying urgent humanitarian aid for people affected by the floods that struck the country. The aid was provided by the Qatar Fund for Development, as part of the State of Qatar's ongoing efforts to support relief and humanitaria»»»

JEDDAH: More than 400 applicants have joined the fourth Hajjathon, an innovation initiative aimed at developing practical solutions to improve services for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and visitors. The first stage of Hajjathon, held as part of the 26th Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah and Visit Researc»»»

Expelled Republican congressman George Santos smiles for a photo as he sits with Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., as they wait for President Joe Biden to deliver the annual State of the Union speech to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 7, 2024. File Photo by Pat »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expresses its condemnation and denunciation of the incidents that took place in Niamey, the capital of the Republic of Niger. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms Qatar's full solidarity with the Republic of Niger and its support for all legitimate measures taken »»»

AL-MUKALLA: More than 1,000 political, social, tribal and religious figures from Yemen’s southeastern province of Hadramout gathered in Al-Mukalla on Monday to establish a unified political body aimed at representing the province in an upcoming dialogue expected to be hosted by Saudi Arabia. Openin»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced at the official opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games that Russia is ready to host the VII World Nomad Games in Tatarstan in 2028. «Taking this opportunity, I would like to announce that the Russian Federation has officially expressed its readi»»»

Damascus, Aug. 31 (SANA) The 63rd Damascus International Fair continued its activities on Monday at Damascus Fairgrounds, drawing large numbers of visitors to its various pavilions. The large turnout comes amid a diverse range of exhibitors, events and activities, offering visitors an opportunity t»»»

There was allegedly a bomb threat that's being investigated An Air India Express flight from Saudi Arabia’s Dammam to New Delhi had to make an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport on Monday. Ahmedabad Police were quoted by Hindustan Times as saying that a crew member had found tissue in the lavat»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the incidents that took place in Niamey, the capital of the Republic of Niger. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Qatar's full solidarity with the Republic of Niger and its support for all legitimate measu»»»

Probe finds civilians killed 50 metres from blast as weapon sprays tungsten pellets Dubai: It is supposed to represent the future of American warfare: A new ballistic missile capable of travelling hundreds of kilometres and striking its target with extraordinary precision. But what happened in the »»»

As rising temperatures reshape France's vineyards, winemakers are turning to Normandy and Brittany, regions once known for cider, not grapes. Those fleeing harsher conditions in traditional areas like the Loire Valley see opportunity up north, though some warn the same climate volatility disrupting»»»

As FRANCE 24 kicks off its new season of programmes, we've been looking ahead to perhaps the two most anticipated events to come in the year ahead. In two months' time the US will vote in midterm elections, and in just over six months' time France will vote in presidential elections. In Perspective»»»

Doha, Qatar: Children of Qataris, Qatari women and GCC citizens, as well as several categories of expatriate residents, are eligible to apply for admission to government schools in Qatar, according to Ghalia Mahdi Al Qahtani, Acting Head of the Student Admission and Registration Department, who has»»»

Authorities in Nepal have warned of possible fresh flooding after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. The floods took place after a glacier collapse. They have killed at least 900 people - with more than 4,000 others missing in Nepal and Tibet. Now, a massive rescue effort continues and comm»»»

Four Squares Cafe is back! After a brief hiatus to renovate, the Eastern Province’s sweet spot returns with a fresh logo. The revamped cafe is well-lit, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, as well as outlets to plug in your devices as you also recharge. It has been the only branch in Alkhoba»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday that Lebanon’s stability is essential to Europe’s, supporting U.S.-brokered framework agreemen to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah. File Photo by Rahim Rhéa/UPi | License Photo BEIRUT, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday tha»»»

It's back-to-school week for France, and its politicians are no exception. With a year set to be dominated by a crucial presidential election, both the left and the right wing are hoping to get candidates that will stand a chance against far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is currently topping the »»»

Seven people have died after a passenger boat capsized in Northern Cyprus. 267 people were on board and 23 are still missing. The boat capsized just a few miles off Kyrenia Port in northern Cyprus - a territory occupied by Turkey but not internationally recognised. The ferry has now completely sunk»»»

Saudi national carrier gets approval to operate three weekly flights on new route Dubai: Saudia will launch direct flights between Muscat and Riyadh from October 27, adding three weekly services as Oman and Saudi Arabia expand air links between the two Gulf neighbours. Oman’s Civil Aviation Authori»»»

The body of a newborn baby was found at a landfill near the village of Shishmantsi in the Plovdiv region, prompting a criminal investigation by Bulgarian authorities. The discovery was reported on August 26 after workers sorting waste on a conveyor belt found the baby's body among the garbage. Part»»»

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football with immediate effect. The 39-year-old captained Argentina to the final of last month's World Cup in New York, but he was unable to prevent his nation losing 1-0 to Spain and it proved to be the final match of his international c»»»

Estonia's defence institutions have failed to resolve serious shortcomings in financial and inventory management, increasing the risk of state assets being misused or going unaccounted for, the National Audit Office said on August 28.  The findings raise concerns over Estonia’s ability to mana»»»

1 of 2 | Young men who returned from Spain gather at the Bab Sebta border crossing near Fnideq, Morocco, on July 31. The unrest erupted as thousands gathered near the border, some attempted to cross into Ceuta and clashed with Moroccan security forces. File Photo by Jalal Morchidi/EPA Aug. 31 (UPI)»»»

According to data released by Colombia's Search Unit for Missing Persons, known by its Spanish acronym UBPD, at least 137,000 people have been reported missing in connection with the country's armed conflict since 1921. Photo by Mario Caicedo/EPA Aug. 31 (UPI) -- When Tobías Borda Cepeda disappeare»»»

Damascus, Aug. 31 (SANA) The Syrian Embassy in Tripoli officially resumed its operations on Sunday after a 14-year closure, opening a new chapter in Syrian-Libyan relations and reactivating the Syrian-Libyan Joint Higher Committee. This development crowns a process initiated following liberation on»»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev agreed on August 31 to take further steps towards lasting peace and normalised relations between their countries, including closer economic ties and the development of regional transport links. The leaders met on the sid»»»

He reportedly used chocolates to get close to her She was sexually assaulted. She was three years old. The three-year-old girl was enrolled in a nursery in north Delhi. She came home one day in pain – the family found injuries on her private parts. When questioned, she spoke about an uncle who had »»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump was sending a message ​to Iran with his social media post about Iran’s energy hub of Kharg Island being blown to smithereens, Vice President JD Vance said on Monday. “The president likes to switch it up ‌on social ‌media a little bit. ​He ‌would ⁠be ​the first »»»

Opposition leader Sali Berisha has been granted a U.S. visa and is expected to travel to the United States next week, according to sources close to his Democratic Party. Sources confirmed that Berisha had been notified that his visa had been approved. He is expected to collect his passport from the»»»

Anuela Ristani, deputy mayor of Tirana, has announced her departure from office in a social media post, ending an 11-year period of involvement in the management of Albania’s capital. Ristani’s announcement comes just days after Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, who is currently in detention, withdrew the»»»

A man is in a life-threatening condition after plunging on to the paved embankment beside the Danube in central Budapest, near the Pontoon entertainment venue. Accident near popular Budapest riverside venue The serious accident took place in the early hours of Sunday near the Pest end of the Chain »»»

A photographic exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Neonatology Clinic at the Maichin Dom Specialized Hospital for Active Treatment in Obstetrics and Gynecology opened in Sofia on Monday in front of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre. The exhibition, titled “Every New Life Deserves a Cha»»»

Albania has begun implementing a new project aimed at strengthening security in schools through the use of intelligent camera systems, Prime Minister Edi Rama announced. According to Rama, 20 schools in the capital, Tirana, have already been equipped with the new technology. The cameras are intende»»»

Lebanese House Speaker and Head of Amal Movement Nabih Berri delivered a televised speech on the 48th anniversary of the disappearance of Imam Sayyed Moussa Al-Sadr in Libya, stressing that ‘Israel’ seeks stirring sedition more than eradicating the resistance. Speaker Berri stressed that the civil »»»

Warsaw’s Saski Point office building at 111 Marszałkowska Street will be demolished rather than converted into apartments as previously planned. Owner Roceporthill Investments concluded that conversion was impractical after a detailed technical assessment. A new residential building designed by JSK»»»

Polish FoodTech company Botanika Farm has launched an IPO ahead of a planned debut on the Warsaw Stock Exchange’s main market. The company is offering up to 250,000 shares at a maximum price of PLN 69 each, giving the offering a potential value of about PLN 17.3 mln. Proceeds will finance a new pro»»»

Foreign investors accounted for a record 73% of equity trading on the Warsaw Stock Exchange’s main market in H1 2026, generating nearly PLN 453 bln in turnover. Polish retail investors traded PLN 78 bln, maintaining a 13% share, while domestic institutions accounted for about PLN 87 bln, or 14%. Th»»»

Foreign investors accounted for a record 73% of equity trading on the Warsaw Stock Exchange’s main market in H1 2026, generating nearly PLN 453 bln in turnover. Polish retail investors traded PLN 78 bln, maintaining a 13% share, while domestic institutions accounted for about PLN 87 bln, or 14%. Th»»»

RIYADH: Former Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema is leaving Al-Hilal just six months after joining from rival Al-Ittihad. The Saudi club said in a statement on Monday that they have agreed to mutually terminate their contract. It's unclear whether the 38-year-old Benzema will join another club or re»»»

JEDDAH: A research lab at Jameel Library is inviting people to take a broader view of translation — as a way of moving between languages, images, sounds, experiences and different forms of knowledge. The Task of the Translator Research Lab, developed and facilitated by artist and editor Sarasija Su»»»

The European Commission has placed ChatGPT, Roblox and Reddit under its strictest designations for online platforms under the Digital Services Act. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA Aug. 31 (UPI) -- The European Commission has placed ChatGPT, Roblox and Reddit under its strictest designations for onli»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the new academic year begins, Qatar National Library invites students, researchers, and lifelong learners to a dynamic month of programs spanning mentorship, technology, and literature. The calendar kicks off on September 5 with "The Murshidi Program: Academic and Career Mentoring,"»»»

Pregnant singer’s brutal killing in Punjab sparks nationwide outrage Social media star Manjit Kaur, who died after being abducted, assaulted, and set ablaze, was three-and-a-half months pregnant, reported ANI, quoting police sources. News of the singer’s violent death made headlines when she was ta»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s top diplomat stressed Monday the regional defense pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia was not aimed at any particular country and open to others, including Egypt. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s remarks came after the first ministerial meeting of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreemen»»»

Damascus, Aug. 31 (SANA) The Syrian Sovereign Fund signed an agreement on Monday with UAE-based developer Arada Group to execute a $7 billion real estate project in the “New Damascus” area. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Chairman of the Syrian Sovereign Fund Mazen al-Salhani. Co»»»

Doha, Qatar: Eight years ago, Rashid AlGhafri walked into Qatar Academy Al Wakra, part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, as a fourth grader who, by his own admission, was shy and introverted. This September, he returns as Head Boy for his final year. “It’s the most important year,” he»»»