Lawyers from the Department of Justice threatened to demolish the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts if the Trump administration isn't allowed to renovate it and put Trump's name on it. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- The Trump administration threatened in a court»»»

A Frenchman was arrested in Italy on arms trafficking charges after a police check found three anti-tank missiles and other military equipment in his van, authorities said Wednesday. The man, identified as Regis Normand, 46, was arrested in the southern port of Bari in June and remains in custody, »»»

Al Ain: An eight-year-old boy died after suffering an electric shock when he came into contact with a water cooler near a park in Al Ain, in a tragedy that has left his family, school and community in mourning and renewed concerns about electrical safety. Walid Khaled, an Arab expatriate child, had»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of the Treasury has issued a Russia-related general license authorizing transactions related to imports of certain categories of diamonds, the department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said on Wednesday. "... all transactions prohibited by the det»»»

Dubai: From pookkalams (floral carpets) and Thirvuathira dance at offices to a horseback ride in the desert and an Onasadhya served 35,000 feet in the air, Indian expats from Kerala in the UAE marked Onam 2026 in style, with colleagues from multiple nationalities joining in the celebrations. This y»»»

Dubai: Two Indian expats based in Dubai have each won $1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, adding to the growing list of Indian winners of the promotion. Rohan Prakash Fernandes, a 38-year-old Indian national from Karnataka, has won $1 million in Millennium Milliona»»»

DUBAI: The Chainsmokers and The Script will headline the final night of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026, taking to the stage at Etihad Live on Sunday, Dec. 6. The two acts will bring four days of racing and entertainment to a spectacular close following the final checkered fl»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan must demonstrate its resolve to defend ​itself and pass a six-year, T$210 billion ($6.6 billion) special budget to buy military drones, President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday ahead of a crucial vote in the opposition-controlled parliament. Taiwan’s government says the plans to buy »»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and representatives of the German company Diehl Defence discussed the establishment of a maintenance centre for defence capabilities in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence said. Bulgaria expects that the acquisition of new defence capabilities under the SAF»»»

A drone attack caused a massive fire that destroyed a warehouse run by Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries, officials said early on Wednesday, as Ukraine pushes ahead with its campaign to hurt Moscow’s economy by targeting online retailers. Two people were wounded in ‌the overnight strike ‌in Russ»»»

Ukraine turned 35 on August 24 and its president spent the occasion asking for two things: money and missiles. Volodymyr Zelenskiy told reporters in Kyiv on August 23 that ballistic missile defence and war funding were Ukraine's "two major challenges". The defence ministry is carrying a budget shor»»»

Dubai: Dubai Airports is set to award a further Dh55 billion worth of construction contracts before the end of the year, as work on Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) continues at full pace, its chief executive has revealed. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesPaul Grif»»»

Three former Interior Ministry employees have been finally sentenced to seven years in prison each for the theft of tobacco products on a particularly large scale, the prosecution service said on Wednesday. The case was brought by the Sofia City Prosecution Office. Each of the three will serve the »»»

Save Romania Union (USR) MP Claudiu Nasui announced on Tuesday that he had accepted an invitation from Moldova's new Prime Minister Vasile Tofan to take up the office of Minister of Economy. The decision means giving up his parliamentary mandate in Romania.Nasui, who previously served as Romania's »»»

Doha, Qatar: Argentina stunned defending champions Italy while Iran, Venezuela and Brazil advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha. Argentina defeated Italy 3-1 in the round of 16, winning 25-20, 25-23, 20-25, 25-16 at Aspire Zone’s Ladies Spor»»»

Doha, Qatar: A panel discussion at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s annual educational meeting for the 2026–27 academic year has highlighted the need to keep students at the heart of education while using technology and artificial intelligence as tools to empower learners and teache»»»

Doha, Qatar: The opening of the Islamic Centre and Mosque in Lukavac has marked a significant addition to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s religious, educational and community infrastructure, with the project receiving generous financial support from Qatar’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. Chief Sch»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has reaffirmed its focus on student wellbeing, educational quality, national identity and digital empowerment as it prepares for the 2026-27 academic year, with officials stressing the need to turn lessons learned from previous challen»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists could see fuel prices stabilise or edge lower in September if the latest decline in global oil prices continues through the final days of August. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Brent crude fell as much as 2.7% to $88 a barrel»»»

As the countdown to August 31 winds down, UAE households are deep in the annual back-to-school scramble, checking calendars, booking vaccine appointments, hunting for the right schoolbag, and trying to keep spending under control. Here's a complete roundup of what parents need to know this year, co»»»

The Pakistani community in Qatar marked Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day on August 14 with a series of colourful events and activities celebrating the country’s history, cultural heritage and national identity. Community organisations and institutions organised special programmes featuring cultural»»»

Lawyers from the Department of Justice threatened to demolish the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts if the Trump administration isn't allowed to renovate it and put Trump's name on it. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- The Trump administration threatened in a court»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Architecture and Design Commission on Tuesday launched the Professional Learning and Development Platform, a specialized training program designed to support the development of the architecture and design sectors. The program “is a digital platform designed to empower practit»»»

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»»»

Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Police in Texas came to the rescue of a kinkajou -- an exotic animal native to Central and South America -- trying to find shelter from the summer heat. North Richland Hills police were called out Thursday on a report of an unusual animal described as possibly a monkey or small kan»»»

The Akylman Presidential Lyceum in Manas is scheduled to open in September, at the start of the new academic year. The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan reported. The lyceum is designed for 360 students. The project includes a 410-bed dormitory, acc»»»

The Romanian government on Thursday approved a de minimis aid scheme to support the domestic production of potatoes for consumption in 2026, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR).The budget allocated to the programme carried out by MADR is RON 26.625 million, and the»»»

Dubai: A Kerala nurse has won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw for August after buying a ticket for only the second time. Manikantan Mohanan Maniyan Mohanan, 39, has purchased his latest ticket from the Big Ticket store at Abu Dhabi airport. Entering individually, he has selected his t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of its first scheduled freighter services from Helsinki, Finland, effective 2 September 2026. Operating once weekly with a Boeing 777 freighter on the Doha – Budapest – Helsinki – Doha route, the new service will provide 100 tonnes of export»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s prominent position in the global energy sector, particularly natural gas, is matched by its responsible approach to leadership, partnership and international cooperation, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Dr. Philip Mshelbila has said. Speaking at th»»»

EU gas storage will be about 77% full when the heating season opens on November 1, 12 points below the fifteen-year norm and short of the 90% target. What happens after that will dependend heavily on the weather. Is a repeat of the 2022 gas crisis on the cards? Not necessarily. An IntelliNews Lamb»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to provide Ukraine ​with stronger military support, including access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defence missiles, at a meeting of allies in Kyiv on Monday to mark Ukraine's 35th Independ»»»

Beijing: King Abdullah II of Jordan and Chinese President Xi Jinping underlined Monday the importance of achieving overall de-escalation and stability in the Middle East. The two sides held talks in Beijing to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues of shared concern, with King Abdullah und»»»

Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail, leisure, and lifestyle destination, has launched its back-to-school campaign, Festival Academy, transforming the retail and leisure destination into an interactive learning and entertainment hub for children and families. Running until September 12 under »»»

Poland’s warehouse market entered a new phase in the first half of 2026, with net demand rising 58% y/y and vacancies falling to 6.3%. Tenants leased 3.51 million square meters, the second-highest first-half total on record, with new leases and expansions accounting for 60% of activity. Meanwhile, »»»

Ukraine has opened a Pandora's box by attacking Russia's retail sector and should now expect the same treatment but worse, President Vladimir Putin said in an interview on August 22. “The Kyiv regime set out to damage our economy. What did it do? It opened this Pandora's box itself. Well then, expe»»»

The fighter jet that crashed near Szolnok on Monday was a single-seat Gripen C, not the latest E/F model. Saab says it will assist the Hungarian investigation, while the crash has also briefly affected the Swedish defence company’s share price. Saab has confirmed that the Hungarian Gripen fighter j»»»

Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, is preparing to reduce output. The case of Escondida, situated in the Atacama Desert, is particularly significant because the projected decline in production comes despite operational improvements at the mine. File Photo by Pedro Tapia SANTIAGO, Chile, Au»»»

Dubai: With the new academic year set to begin at a large number of schools on August 31, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out a wide-ranging set of measures to keep students safe on their daily commute. The plans announced on Monday include a 30-day intensive inspection campa»»»

A contact form will be created on the Justice Ministry website allowing any magistrate to report possible attempts to influence their independent decision-making while ensuring the full confidentiality of the person making the report, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said at a joint press conferen»»»

KYIV: The United Kingdom will keep providing defense aid to Ukraine despite Russia’s threats, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday on a visit to Kyiv where allies gathered to discuss support. Air defense supplies are due to be the main priority at the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, joi»»»

New Delhi: It promised jobs at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, had its own website, “HR executives” calling applicants and even issued offer letters. There was just one problem: “Bretish Airways” did not exist. Delhi Police say they have busted a fake airline recruitment racket that al»»»

MP Ali Fayyad, a member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance bloc, on Monday pointed out that "it is clear the Americans are pressuring the Lebanese authorities to tighten the noose around Hezbollah and its institutions, even to the point of confrontation.” “Dragging the country into internal confl»»»

The Palestinian American homeowner whose residence was besieged earlier this month by Israeli settlers said on Monday that he remained unable to move freely in the West Bank village of Qusra. Loui Ridi traveled from Ohio to the Israeli-occupied West Bank to join his relatives defending his home fro»»»

China has postponed its Chang’e-7 lunar mission, which was due to launch in the coming days and search for water ice near the Moon’s south pole, a government agency said Saturday. Officials said the mission did not meet launch conditions, without providing further details. China said on Sunday it w»»»

WESTFIELD: Michael La Sasso wrote one of the most remarkable stories in LIV Golf history on Sunday, closing with a 5-under 65 to win LIV Golf Indianapolis 2026 at 18-under. The championship is his first professional victory, and at just 22 years old, the HyFlyers GC rookie became the youngest winne»»»

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), through the Thai Trade Center in Dubai, has launched “LetsGoThai 2026” in partnership with Letstango.com. The campaign aims to increase the visibility of Thai products in the UAE and strengthen trade relations between the two countries. The in»»»

A Hungarian Air Force Gripen fighter jet has crashed near Szolnok for reasons that are currently unknown, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Monday. The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft. Pilot successfully ejects “For reasons that are currently unknown, one of the Hungarian Defence For»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hosts Qatar fell to Tunisia in straight sets yesterday as Brazil, Iran and Italy secured places in the Round of 16 at the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha yesterday. Tunisia won 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-17) at the Women’s Sports Hall in Aspire Zone to claim their secon»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s education system recorded a tangible improvement in students’ academic achievement in 2026, with overall performance rates ranging from 80% to 96% across subjects, while the number of government schools achieving performance levels above 70% also increased. Assistant Undersecre»»»