Prices fell on all three major U.S. stock indices on Tuesday as 30-year Treasury yield surpassed 5.30% for the first time since the global financial crisis in 2007. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Stocks fell on all three major U.S. indices Tuesday as investors wer»»»

Continued from page 1  Eligible passengers can use HIA’s Scan & Go service and e-gates to complete immigration procedures more efficiently before proceeding to the baggage reclaim area. Passengers travelling with children should note that children using the Scan & Go service must meet the minimum »»»

Bulgaria's Ambassador to Ukraine, Zlatin Krastev, announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday night that he presented copies of his letters of credence to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. At the event, Zelenskyy highlighted the good relations between Bulgaria and Ukraine. Krastev wrote: "It was»»»

An Ethiopian woman weeps during an event marking the one year anniversary of the war in Tigray, in the capital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2021. A judge has allowed refugees from Ethiopia to lose their Temporary Protected Status in the United States. File Photo by Stringer/EPA Aug. 18 (UPI) -- A fede»»»

KABUL: A blast at an education centre in Kabul has injured at least 42 children, the UN mission in Afghanistan said Tuesday, without elaborating on the cause of the explosion. Richard Bennett, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, earlier condemned a "heinous attack" near a scho»»»

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- A 6-year-old pug was honored with the title of the World's Ugliest Dog at an annual contest in California. Jinny Lu, who came in second last year, was dubbed the winner of the 2026 World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. The annual event, which a»»»

Egypt launched a mobile application for real estate transactions on Tuesday to provide faster and easier services to citizens, a move unveiled by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly during the inauguration of a new Premium Tax Services Center in New Alamein City. Developed to support the state’s effort»»»

CEUTA, Spain – Weeks after some 70,000 migrants tried to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, the ones who chose to stay have settled on El Trampolin beach. They hail from various countries, speak different languages and crossed many borders to get to this strip»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport shared an arrival guide for travelers arriving during what they called one of HIA’s “busiest arrival periods”. “This August, Doha welcomes home thousands of families and students returning from their summer travels,” HIA mentioned in its guide. On “Travellin»»»

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- A serial Guinness World Record-breaker recruited 10 co-workers and a Las Vegas mentalist performer to help earn a title for folding T-shirts as a team. David Rush, who holds more than 200 concurrent Guinness World Records titles, attempted the record for the fastest time to fold 12»»»

Dubai: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to be taken to a private hospital for comprehensive medical checks after his lawyers raised concerns about his health. Khan’s sister, Noreen Niazi, was allowed entry into Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail on Tuesday a»»»

Deputy Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mostafa Izadi says Iran’s air defense systems shot down more than 200 enemy aircraft, including drones and manned aircraft, during the recent US-Israeli aggression. Speaking at a ceremony commemorating the martyred Leader of t»»»

A Pakistani court ordered former prime minister Imran Khan to be moved from prison to a hospital over claims of poor health. The 73-year-old cricket star and his wife were sentenced to 17 years of jail last year after facing several graft legal cases.  Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered on Tuesd»»»

At least 10 people were killed and eight wounded in a strike on Pechenigy, in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, the local governor said Tuesday, as 620 drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, Russian officials said, with several people wounded and buildings struck.   A total of 620 drones fl»»»

Romanian consumers spent RON 68 billion on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and Electro-IT products in the first six months of 2026, up 3.2% compared with the same period last year, amid high inflation, weak consumer confidence, and purchasing power around 6% lower than in 2025, according to Niels»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan be moved to hospital for medical checks, after a petition by his lawyers over claims of poor health. Justice Shahid Waheed said 73-year-old Khan, who has been in jail since 2023 on corrupti»»»

A missile strike by Russian forces on a rural community in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv province early Tuesday killed at least 10 people and injured eight others, authorities said. File photo by Sergey Kozlov/EPA/ Aug. 18 (UPI) -- A strike by Russian forces on a rural community in Ukraine's north»»»

Dubai: Dubai-based small and medium-sized businesses looking to sell online can now get a 40 per cent discount on Trendyol’s introductory commission rate for their first three months, under a new partnership between Dubai Chambers and the e-commerce platform. Sign up for our daily business newslett»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan be moved to hospital for medical checks, after a petition by his lawyers over claims of poor health. Justice Shahid Waheed said 73-year-old Khan, who has been in jail since 2023 on corruption charges»»»

The Ministry of Finance (MF) on Monday borrowed RON 800 million off banks in one issue of benchmark bonds of a residual maturity of 47 months, at an average yield of 6.65% per annum, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).The nominal value of the issue was RON 800 million»»»

President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 33%, its lowest point of his presidency, as growing numbers of Americans fear his war with Iran could become a prolonged conflict and rising energy costs deepen pressure on the White House. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, completed Monday (August 17), »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) Doha held a Flag-Raising Ceremony to commemorate the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia yesterday at the multipurpose Hall (MPH) of the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST). The ceremony was »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Pakistani community in Qatar, in coordination with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Ministry of Culture of the State of Qatar, patriotically presented ‘The Trinity of Culture, Poetry and Melody’. Held on August 14, 2026 at the historic Bayt Al Sulaiti cultura»»»

Liaqat Nawaz Malik Doha Halqa-e-Ahbab Qatar celebrated Pakistan’s Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit in Doha, bringing together members of the Pakistani community to commemorate the historic occasion. A delegation from the Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar attended the ceremony,»»»

The board of directors of the National Investment Bank (NIB), chaired by Ahmed Rostom, has appointed Dalia Mostafa as vice-chairperson and managing director of the bank, as part of efforts to strengthen its leadership with experienced banking professionals with a long track record in managing strat»»»

Deutsche Telekom is making a major investment in Poland’s telecommunications infrastructure, agreeing to acquire Fiberhost and sister cable operator Inea in a transaction valued at around EUR 1 billion. Fiberhost operates one of Poland’s largest wholesale fiber-optic networks, reaching approximatel»»»

LONDON: Jordan’s King Abdullah II said China and Arab countries have maintained durable ties through decades of regional upheaval by focusing on practical cooperation and shared interests, as he called for deeper coordination on easing tensions in the Middle East. In an interview with China’s Xinhu»»»

Tunis, August 17 (TAP) — A training program destined to 100 Tunisian women entrepreneurs in e-commerce and artificial intelligence (AI) applications was launched during a recent online meeting, as part of a partnership between the Ministry of...»»»

Russia's banks are earning more than ever, yet beneath the record profits lie mounting bad debts, a flight to cash and a corporate-loan pile that few in Moscow can measure. The country's largest lender, state-controlled Sberbank, posted a record IFRS net profit of RUB1.01tn ($12.6bn) in 1H26, up 19»»»

1 of 3 | The U.S. Supreme Court once again rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to appeal the verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s sexual abuse and defamation case on Monday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court once again rejected President Donald Trum»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has been named the first-ever recipient of Formula E’s brand-new “Best Host Country” award, recognizing the Kingdom’s outstanding contribution to delivering one of the world’s leading electric motorsport championships. Presented for the first time in the all-electric championsh»»»

Dubai: Hundreds of Indian expats on Sunday night took a pledge of loyalty and commitment to the UAE and its leadership, in a moving highlight of an event marking India's 80th Independence Day in Dubai. The gathering, organised by the Indian People's Forum (IPF), one of the largest community associa»»»

Manchester City has announced that Trendyol is set to become the Club’s Official Online Marketplace Partner. Trendyol, one of the world’s leading e-commerce platforms, was founded in Istanbul in 2010 and now connects more than 40 million customers with over 250,000 sellers across a growing internat»»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way” of a deal with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and called for Iran to surrender. “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the sh*t out of them,” Trump told Fox News journalist Trey Yingst, referring to ongoing »»»

Dubai: Before Thaikkudam Bridge took the stage in Dubai, rhythm guitarist Ashok Betty Nelson made me a promise: “If you want to dance, if you want to listen to good melodies, come to our show. You will not be disappointed.” Having now watched them in action at Coca-Cola Arena this weekend as a part»»»

JEDDAH: Qatar-listed companies posted combined net profit of 23.63 billion Qatari riyals ($6.49 billion) in the first half of 2026, down 11.4 percent from a year earlier, as earnings came under pressure across parts of the market. According to data from the Qatar Stock Exchange, the latest bourse i»»»

Dubai: Occupancy across Dubai Airport Freezone, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai CommerCity reached 96% during the first half of 2026, while the number of companies operating across the three economic zones increased 13% from a year earlier. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app »»»

Tax Star, the UAE's first AI-powered corporate tax software platform, announced it has closed a $1.75 million seed funding round. The raise comes as Tax Star positions itself around one of its most significant regulatory milestones to date, its status as a pre-approved Accredited Service Provider (»»»

Dubai: Commercial Bank of Dubai customers can now initiate payments from eligible accounts held with other banks directly through the CBD mobile app, bringing multiple banking relationships into a single app experience. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click »»»

Many believe Viktor Orbán breathed a sigh of relief after his election defeat, first travelling to the United States for the final matches of the football World Cup, then to Serbia for a festival, and more recently being spotted in Croatia in decidedly illustrious company. Is he truly merely on hol»»»

US President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered the Pentagon to scale back "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with South Korea, claiming that the ally had failed to help with the war against Iran and citing his "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.   US »»»

Russia has begun its winter campaign to freeze Ukraine into submission early and since the end of July has been tearing into what is left of Ukraine’s power sector. Last year’s campaign only scaled up in September, hitting Ukraine's power grid in the hope of making its major cities unliveable. Temp»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar have been drawn alongside Tunisia, France and Venezuela in Pool A of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship, which will be hosted in Doha from August 19 to 29. The tournament will bring together 20 teams from around the world, divided into five pools. Pool B featur»»»

Convoys carrying equipment of the Italian Armed Forces, which are to take part in an exercise, will periodically move along the route from the Bulgarian border with Greece to the Novo Selo training range from Monday, August 17, until Friday, August 21, the Defence Ministry said in a press release. »»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has directed all airlines operating at the Kingdom’s airports to ensure passengers have the documents required to enter or leave Saudi Arabia and to reach their final destinations or transit points. In a circular, GACA instructed comm»»»

JERUSALEM: Alma Ronen has been fighting in the Israeli military nearly constantly for more than two years. Spending her Saturday not in uniform but in a T-shirt and jeans, she would like to enjoy a coffee outside — and resents that her more religious compatriots think otherwise.Every week since Jun»»»

A photo supplied by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense purports to show a Wildberries warehouse on fire after a drone attack in the Moscow region on Sunday. The Kremlin said it shot down nearly 1,500 Ukrainian drones during an overnight attack. Photo courtesy Ukrainian Ministry of Defense Aug. 16 (U»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar’s digital transformation strategy has evolved into a cornerstone of national economic policy, redefining the state’s growth dynamics and long-term diversification targets. Recent global indexes underline a structural transition from a capital and energy-driven economic »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation has welcomed more than 800 university students to its unique ecosystem of knowledge at Marhaba – the annual orientation event that kicks off a new academic year at Education City. Designed for students joining Qatar Foundation’s (QF) ecosystem of eight uni»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation has welcomed more than 800 university students to its unique ecosystem of knowledge at Marhaba – the annual orientation event that kicks off a new academic year at Education City. Designed for students joining Qatar Foundation’s (QF) ecosystem of eight universities, Ma»»»