Pakistan officially started exporting vehicles to Bangladesh after signing a trade agreement. The first batch is modest (100 vehicles), but over four years exports are planned to reach 5,800 units. Pakistan's automotive industry is dominated by foreign manufacturers, primarily Japanese, with a grow»»»

The remains of a sightseeing plane that was flying over the Nazca Lines and crashed in an accident that killed at 13 people, including 11 tourists, in the provincial municipality of Nazca, Peru, on Saturday. Photo by Victor Quilca/EPA Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A mechanical failure may have caused the crash o»»»

Shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and petroleum fuel are arriving regularly to ensure the continuous operation of Egypt’s power plants and stabilise the national grid during peak summer consumption, the country’s petroleum minister said. Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Bada»»»

Along the fields of Egypt’s Nile Delta, narrow irrigation canals known as “mesqas” carry water from larger canals to individual farms. For generations, these open channels have supported agricultural production, but they often distribute water unevenly and lose part of it through seepage and evapor»»»

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said the government’s new tax facilitation package will benefit all taxpayers, stressing that the measures were developed through extensive consultations with market participants, the private sector, and tax specialists based on a partnership built on trust. Speak»»»

Iran said on Monday it was not currently engaged in negotiations with the United States and had no plans to exchange delegations, contradicting US President Donald Trump’s assertion that an understanding had been reached over the Strait of Hormuz and that new talks with Tehran were imminent. Irania»»»

Egypt and Uganda are preparing the next phase of a joint project to combat aquatic weeds in the Great Lakes as part of a long-term cooperation programme, Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said. Sewilam’s comments came as he received a Ugandan delegation led by David K»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), in cooperation with the Association of African Central Banks (AACB), has launched the electronic portal of the African Financial Stability Committee (AFSC), marking a new step in strengthening institutional cooperation among African central banks and enhancing mecha»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has placed hospitals nationwide on high alert for 48 hours following the early morning earthquake, while reporting only a limited number of minor injuries and no fatalities. Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar chaired a meeting of the ministry’s central cr»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s food security system on Saturday, including strategic commodity stocks, food subsidy programmes, and social protection measures, as officials confirmed that the country’s reserves of essential goods remain at “very reassuring” levels despite »»»

A series of events is taking place this week to mark the 147th anniversary of the Bulgarian Navy, the Defence Ministry said in a press release on Monday. The programme began in the Danubian city of Ruse on Monday with military wreath-laying ceremonies at the Sailor's Memorial and the memorial plaqu»»»

Construction is progressing on the IASO mixed-use complex in central Katowice, where Chemobudowa is currently completing the third floor. The development will combine offices, services, restaurants, and two hotels operating under Marriott International brands. The project will offer nearly 9,600 sq»»»

Construction is progressing on Redkom Development’s retail park on Andersa Street in Białystok. The project will provide more than 14,000 sqm of retail and service space and is scheduled to open fully in Q4 2026. Biedronka became the first tenant to begin operating on June 11, followed by McDonald’»»»

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AMMAN — The Jordan Industrial Estates Company (JIEC) said the Cabinet's decision to extend reduced land sale prices in the industrial cities of Madaba, Tafilah and Salt for an additional three years will help sustain industrial investments and support economic growth.Director General of JIEC Odei O»»»

AMMAN — The Jordan Loan Guarantee Corporation (JLGC) recorded "strong" financial and operational performance during the first half of 2026, issuing guarantees worth JD300 million, compared with JD204 million during the same period last year.Chairman of Board of Directors at JLGC, Adel Sharkas, said»»»

LONDON: England and Wales both experienced the “driest July on record,” the UK Met Office weather agency said Monday, based on provisional figures. The month of July was also the “sunniest month ever observed” in Britain, the Met Office said. “July 2026 has been a truly remarkable month in the UK’s»»»

New Zealand First, the party led by Foreign Minister Winston Peters (R), pushed for legislation to make English an official language of the country. Opponents of the move called it "unnecessary," as 95% of the population speaks English. Photo by Aaron Favila/EPA Aug. 3 (UPI) -- New Zealand's parlia»»»

If you feel like escaping everyday life and journeying into a heart-wrenching yet heartwarming novel, consider slipping into the pages of “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry.” This whimsical story, written by Swedish author Fredrik Backman, follows a 7-year-old girl and her other 77-ye»»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' continues the construction of a new rainwater pump station in Semaisma. This comes as part of Ashghal's ongoing efforts to develop sustainable infrastructure and enhance the efficiency of rainwater drainage networks, according to the authority's press rele»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi-based sovereign AI infrastructure provider Aleria is expanding its artificial intelligence footprint across the United States and the UAE through partnerships with California technology companies Nvidia and DDN, as demand grows for secure, nationally controlled AI computing. Th»»»

A series of events is taking place this week to mark the 147th anniversary of the Bulgarian Navy, the Defence Ministry said in a press release on Monday. The programme began in the Danubian city of Ruse on August 3, with military wreath-laying ceremonies at the Sailor's Memorial and the memorial pl»»»

President Donald Trump and his son Eric Trump, walk to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, on April 10 in Washington, D.C. Capital One attorneys said in court documents that the bank closed the Trump Organization’s accounts over concerns about money laundering. File Photo by Al Drago/U»»»

Doha: Qatar has enacted Law No. (8) of 2026, amending certain provisions of Law No. (4) of 2008 concerning the leasing of real estate, introducing a QR250 lease registration fee, expanding mandatory lease registration requirements for certain beneficiaries of state property, and revising procedures»»»

BELGRADE - Student protesters who have been taking part in blockades in Serbia following the November 1, 2024 deadly collapse of a railway station canopy in Novi Sad announced on social media on Monday that an association named Student List had been registered with the Business Registers Agency. It»»»

Anti Nicolas Maduro regime demonstrators clash with protesters who gather outside a New York City courthouse on July 22, where the ousted Venezuelan president was to appear for a hearing. Venezuela's ousted president and his ⁠wife, ⁠Cilia Flores, are likely to be put on trial in mid-2027. Photo by »»»

More than eight years after Boeing organized the maiden flight of the 737 MAX 7, the aircraft has won certification, US authorities announced Monday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced certification»»»

The EU’s artificial intelligence act came into force on Sunday (2 August), while new research reveals how AI is eroding citizen engagement in democracy. In a paper published on Monday (3 August) in Perspectives on Politics, researchers from the London School of Economics (LSE) found that the effect»»»

President Masoud Pezeshkian (c) speaks during a meeting with Iranian party officials in Tehran. His government has denied an assertion by President Donald Trump that negotiations between the two countries have resumed. Photo by Iranian Presidency/UPI. | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Iran on Monday »»»

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Australian counterpart Richard Marles walk on their way to inspect a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile interceptor unit deployed at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Dec. 7, 2025. File Pool Photo by Franck Robichon/EPA Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. D»»»

ABHA: Saudi Entertainment Ventures will officially open its first entertainment destination, SEVEN Abha in Asir region, with a special ceremony on Aug. 5. It is the first of 14 locations the company is planning across the Kingdom. Chairperson Abdullah Al-Dawood described the launch as a “defining m»»»

Tunis, August 3 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti received on Monday Mohamed El Hassen Boukhreiss, who presented him with a copy of his Credentials as Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of...»»»

Colombo: Sri Lankan authorities have instructed officials to take immediate precautionary measures to protect the public from possible disasters as adverse weather affects several parts of the country, the country's Defense Ministry said Monday. The ministry issued the directive after several agenc»»»

Le Temple, France: After a 52-hour drive, Ukrainian firefighters on Monday joined operations to fully extinguish the wildfire that devastated the Gironde region in southwestern France -- an unprecedented mobilisation in the country. Seventy firefighters arrived on Sunday in a convoy of 15 vehicles,»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian State Secretary at the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Veteran and Social Affairs Nikola Vukelic met with Uzbek Deputy FM Muzaffarbek Madrakhimov in Belgrade on Monday. The parties noted that Serbia and Uzbekistan were strengthening their friendship and building the foundation»»»

Lost in the furious response from EU leaders accusing Spain of gross negligence by allowing the storming of the EU border in Ceuta last Thursday (30 July), a Spanish enclave on the African continent next to Morocco, is the damage that this could do to EU relations with Rabat. Though Spain is facing»»»

Several Hungarian cities have introduced water-use restrictions today in a bid to avert potential shortages, while others have brought in emergency civil-protection and public-support measures to help residents ride out the next four to five days of historic heat. Budapest’s mayor has also spoken o»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone call with the Politburo Chief of Hamas Resistance Movement Khalil Al-Hayya, congratulating him on his election. Pezeshkian told Hamas leader that Tehran continues with its unwavering support for the Palestinian people, stating: “We stand with you and»»»

A series of events will take place this week to mark the 147th anniversary of the Bulgarian Navy, the Defence Ministry said in a press release on Monday. The programme begins in the Danubian city of Ruse on Monday, August 3, with military wreath-laying ceremonies at the Sailor's Memorial and the me»»»

Kay Granger, the first Republican woman to represent the state of Texas in Congress, has died at the age of 83, her son has confirmed. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Kay Granger, the first Republican woman to represent the state of Texas in Congress, has died at the age of 83, »»»

A flash flooding alert has been issued for New York City and parts of Long Island through Monday evening. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A flash flooding alert has been issued for New York City and parts of Long Island through Monday evening. The National Weather S»»»

Budapest: Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Monday said his country's sole nuclear power plant remained operational for now, after a sweltering heatwave nearly forced its shutdown. The nuclear plant in Paks, south of Budapest, is cooled by water pumped from the Danube river, which has droppe»»»

“The Patriot shortage is a critical threat, but the problem isn’t just about interceptors,” Bureau of Military-Political Analysis director Alexander Mikhailov told Sputnik, commenting on Zelensky’s admission that Ukraine has run out of interceptors. “Air defense isn’t just about missiles or SAM sys»»»

By Wade SheridanAugust is a month marked by milestones -- moments of courage, change, celebration and loss. From Martin Luther King Jr. delivering his famed "I Have a Dream" speech to President Richard Nixon resigning due to the Watergate scandal, here's a look at historic moments from August that »»»

Hungary’s prime minister, Péter Magyar, and Ágnes Forsthoffer, the speaker temporarily exercising the powers of the president, held talks with parliamentary group leaders on how to handle the energy crisis triggered by the extreme heat and the Danube’s record-low water level. In the crisis, the act»»»

Water. It is the source of life, a universal necessity and, as of recently, trending on social media. Content creators have been hyping “loaded water,” an arguably terrible name for a rather useful method of dressing up plain H2O with fresh fruit, herbs electrolyte packets and more, to promote bett»»»

The hard-right Reform UK party on Monday revealed plans for "the largest military operation" in the Channel "since World War II", which would deploy Britain's Royal Navy to return small migrant boats to France. The proposal – which experts and other political parties promptly ru»»»

The water level of the Danube at Lom has fallen by 5 cm over the past 24 hours and is now 1 cm below sea level, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River (EAEMDR) reported on Monday. Due to the low water levels, large strips of land that are usually submerged have eme»»»