First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, who has made peace (salām) the greeting of the people of Islam, the key to affection and harmony. We bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and we bear witness that our master Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allah. May Allah send His prayers»»»

Dubai: Air travel from the UAE remains largely stable this week, with the majority of flights operating as scheduled despite continued geopolitical tensions across the Gulf. However, selected routes to Bahrain, Kuwait and Doha continue to face cancellations and delays as airlines adjust schedules a»»»

A wildfire that broke out near the 69th kilometre of the Trakia Motorway on Thursday has been brought under control after its spread was halted late in the night, the Pazardzhik Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry said. Thirteen firefighting teams remained at the scene overnight, along wi»»»

President Donald Trump pushed back hard late on Thursday against reports that months of conflict with Iran have critically depleted key US missile and interceptor stockpiles, declaring the military is “in great shape” and possesses “literally massive amounts of ammunition. ”Speaking to reporters in»»»

A major fire broke out at Kok-Sai market, known as «Stary Tolchok,» in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire occurred in a plastic window and door manufacturing facility. The fire covered approximately 500 square meters. Six firefighting crews worked on scene. Police »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency has launched a nationwide campaign to distribute one million insecticide-treated mosquito nets across Yemen while facilitating the voluntary return of 155 Somali refugees to their homeland, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and»»»

At least 10 students were wounded in a school shooting in a province just north of the Thai capital Bangkok on Friday, local media reported. "A shooting has occurred at a well-known high school in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province. Initial reports indicate 10–15 people have been injured," lo»»»

Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Families of victims of last year's Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem are suing New York City, alleging neglect and failures to follow to its own regulations led to dozens being sickened by bacteria and several deaths. Three lawsuits filed Thursday by Attorney Ben Crump, along»»»

The heads of government of the Eurasian Economic Union countries held a narrow format meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Cholpon-Ata on Thursday. The participants discussed deepening economic integration, removing barriers in the union’s internal market, and developing multilatera»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar on Thursday accused former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of knowing that Hungary's energy system was in its final days and on the verge of collapse, yet doing nothing about it. In a video uploaded to his Facebook page, Péter Magyar quoted from the previous government’s 202»»»

Former Zhogorku Kenesh deputy Kuvanychbek Kongantiev was fined 500,000 soms following a criminal investigation against him. However, according to the State Committee for National Security, these are not the former parliamentarian’s only financial losses. According to the security services, during t»»»

The Military Service Weapons Shooting Championship, held as part of the 17th Spartakiad of the Friendly Armies of the CIS Countries, has concluded in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Defense, the Kyrgyz Armed Forces team took first place in the overall team competition, demonstrating a high»»»

As interest in higher-yield savings solutions continues to grow across the UAE, National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) has introduced its Bonus Interest campaign, offering returns of up to 6.25 per cent a year on funds for new-to-bank customers for personal banking. The offer combines competitive returns,»»»

The Pediatric Oncology Department of the National Center for Maternal and Child Welfare has received a supply of medication for children undergoing chemotherapy, the department’s head, Sultan Stambekov, reported. He said this vital assistance in the form of 960 prefilled syringes of Filgrastim, a l»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for another spell of unsettled summer weather, with rain-bearing convective clouds forecast across eastern and southern parts of the country on Friday before spreading into some inland areas over the weekend, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Friday's »»»

The number and total area of thermokarst lakes are increasing in Adygene moraine complex in the Ala-Archa Gorge as buried ice continues to melt, glaciologist Gulbara Omorova announced. She said climate change is causing not only the retreat of surface glaciers but also the gradual melting of large »»»

The expected rush on the rental market has yet to materialize: following the announcement of university admission score thresholds, the daily number of phone inquiries about rental properties rose by 6 percent nationwide, barely exceeding last year's 5.4 percent increase, while in the same period i»»»

In June 2026, the volume of retail trade was 4.0% higher according to raw data, or 3.0% higher in calendar adjusted terms, than in the same month of the previous year. Compared to the same period of the previous year, calendar-adjusted sale volumes expanded by 1.8% in specialized and non-specialize»»»

In response to the lessons learned from the current energy crisis, the government adopted a comprehensive energy development plan at its Wednesday session, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on his Facebook page. In his video, the Prime Minister indicated that energy storage capacities will be e»»»

Uzbekistan is being considered as a potential fuel supplier to Kyrgyzstan. The country has the capacity to ship up to 20,000 tons of fuel monthly. Podrobno.uz reported, citing Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. According to him, relevant negotiations were held with Prime Minister of the Republic »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has warned consumers against using three ginseng-flavored coffee and chocolate products after laboratory tests found they contained nortadalafil, a prohibited substance, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The warning covers all batches of Pa»»»

At least two people were killed and 13 wounded when a bomb planted on a minibus exploded on Thursday in the Syrian town of Jaramana, near Damascus, state media reported, citing the health ministry. The blast tore off the vehicle's roof, wrecked its interior and scattered debris across the road. At »»»

Kinshasa: The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 4,053, including 1,850 deaths, according to an update released by the country's health authorities. A total of 694 patients remain in isolation or hospital care, while 793 people have recovered. »»»

Russia fired 24 ballistic missiles, four Zircon or Onyx cruise missiles and 115 drones at Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight on August 5, killing 17 people and injuring 44. Ukrainian forces shot down 98 of the drones but intercepted none of the missiles. Eight people died at the Kvitneva rai»»»

Dog meat soup and bubbling ginseng broths are being proffered by North Korea's leadership as home remedies to take the edge off a spell of searing weather. The Korean peninsula is sweltering through a record-hot summer with 23 deaths attributed to the heat in the South, where new all-time highs wer»»»

MEXICO CITY: Mexican authorities have arrested the former governor of the southern state Guerrero for his alleged involvement in the disappearance of 43 students in 2014, a case that has become a symbol for impunity and state involvement in cartel violence. Federal prosecutors said Thursday that th»»»

For decades, humanoid robots belonged to the realm of science fiction. But today, they're one of Silicon Valley's hottest markets. According to consulting firm McKinsey, automation could transform up to 30 percent of all hours worked across the US economy by 2030. Dozens of companies are »»»

1 of 2 | A view of the drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and the USAA National Military Monument from the Lincoln Memorial on July 28, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The reflecting pool was drained between July 13th and 14th to clean up algae blooms and repair the peeling pool liner. File Photo by»»»

Manila: A major hydropower project in the Philippines that could provide reliable electricity for more than 2 million households is facing a major hurdle from residents, indigenous people over disruption, habitat loss, water quality in the project's vicinity. The Maton Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric »»»

JARAMANA, Syria: An explosion Thursday in a suburb of the Syrian capital Damascus killed at least two people and wounded several others, Syria’s Health Ministry said. Syrian state television cited an unnamed security official as saying the explosion in Jaramana was caused by an explosive device pla»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Thursday condemned in the strongest terms a suicide bombing outside a police station in Kabal, Swat District, in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, calling it a “heinous and cowardly” act of terrorism. The attack, which took place on Aug. 2, killed at »»»

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: China and the United States are clashing diplomatically in Argentina as President Javier Milei seeks to preserve his close alliance with Washington while pursuing deeper economic ties with Beijing. China’s embassy in Buenos Aires accused the United States of hypocrisy on Th»»»

ROME: Italy placed all its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as a blistering heat wave gripped Europe, setting a national temperature record in Austria, fueling wildfires in France and disrupting energy and transport systems across the continent. The extreme weather has pushed temp»»»

An offshore wind company said Thursday that it reached a $1.2 billion settlement with the Trump administration to walk away from projects under development off New York, California and Louisiana. This latest agreement brings the total amount spent on such settlements to nearly $4 billion. RWE U.S. »»»

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: A South Korean satellite has captured the first pictures of the moon’s fresh crash scene caused by a stray SpaceX rocket. The Korea Aerospace Research Institute's Danuri spacecraft flew over the impact site soon after the Falcon 9 upper stage inadvertently plowed into the m»»»

The death toll from an unprecedented rush by tens of thousands of migrants to Spain's north African territory of Ceuta has climbed by two to 80, legal authorities said on Thursday. Many people drowned as they tried to swim around a barrier in the Mediterranean Sea from July 30 in scenes that sparke»»»

ROME: Italy placed all its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as a blistering heat wave gripped Europe, setting a national temperature record in Austria, fueling wildfires in France and disrupting energy and transport systems across the continent.The extreme weather has pushed tempe»»»

Dubai: It looks more like a synchronised dive than a hockey match. A group of players disappears beneath the surface of a swimming pool, armed with small curved sticks as they race after a bright pink puck. Seconds later, they pop up for air before diving straight back into the action. There are no»»»

Tehran: Two explosions were heard on Iran's southern Qeshm Island in Hormozgan province Thursday night as a result of the Iranian armed forces' confrontation with "hostile enemy targets" at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. Tasnim cited informed so»»»

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis killed at least 58 government troops in missile and drone attacks Thursday, a military source said, after one of the deadliest days in the country's civil war in four years. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the rebels attacked government positions with ballisti»»»

In an age where children can effortlessly nurture virtual farms, collect digital pets and build imaginary worlds with the swipe of a finger, perhaps the greatest gift we can offer them is something wonderfully real - a small patch of soil, a clay pot, a watering can and a living plant entrusted ent»»»

A screengrab from a Los Angeles Metro bus surveillance camera shows Gerald Pitts (top) before attacking Santos Tejas Gonzalez (lower left) with a knife in what prosecutors said was a hate-motivated attempted murder in 2023. Photo courtesy Los Angeles District Attorney's Office Aug. 6 (UPI) -- A man»»»

Dubai: An Indian expat in Dubai is being sought by police in the south Indian state of Kerala after the death of his 20-year-old wife, with authorities confirming to Gulf News that a lookout notice has been issued to trace him. The accused, A.P.C, 27, who works at a typing centre in Dubai, reported»»»

Israel refused in talks on Thursday to withdraw from more areas of south Lebanon unless the Lebanese army had full control of an initial two "pilot zones", a Lebanese presidential source told AFP. The seventh round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel was held in Rome under US auspices, aimed»»»

MELBOURNE, Australia: Two members of the Iranian women’s football team who claimed asylum in Australia in March have been granted citizenship. Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh said in a statement Thursday that Immigration Minister Tony Burke swore them in the day before at a citizenship »»»

A man suspected of setting a wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes in Spokane, Wash., this week has confessed to arson, police say in newly released court records. Photo courtesy Spokane Valley Fire Department Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The suspected arsonist accused of starting a series of fires that des»»»

RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the situation in the Middle East in a call, the Saudi Press Agency reported early on Friday. Macron called the crown prince, SPA reported, and they reviewed the latest developments of regional events, and the ef»»»

There is a peculiar contradiction in the Philippine debate over Pax Silica. A country that has spent decades complaining about poverty, underemployment, brain drain, weak industrialisation, unreliable infrastructure and the export of raw resources (and manpower — i.e. nurses and nannies, engineers »»»

Dubai: Gold buyers face a mixed outlook after bullion ended July almost unchanged, with the World Gold Council saying a possible second wave of inflation would not guarantee a major rally in the precious metal. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Gold closed the month at $»»»

MEXICO CITY: Mexico began sending 1,500 more troops to the western state of Michoacan on Thursday, a day after the US announced the suspension of government operations in that region — including halting avocado inspections required for their export — because of a non-specific threat to US interests»»»