UN says 2 staff arrested by Afghan intelligence agency
KABUL: Two staff members of the United Nations mission in Afghanistan have been arrested by the country’s intelligence agency, the world body told AFP on Tuesday, adding that it had no access to them for two days. “We confirm that two Afghan UNAMA male staff members were detained by officials of th»»»
Erdogan to Asharq Al-Awsat: Makkah agreement boosts deterrence, targets no country
RIYADH: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed that his country’s relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are a “strategic relationship,” revealing that the coming phase will witness steps that would “elevate relations between the two countries to much higher levels.” He stated that the»»»
Al-Ittihad book place in AFC Champions League with comfortable win in Abu Dhabi
RIYADH: Al-Ittihad ensured their return to the continental stage with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Al-Jazira in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday that secured their place in the 16-team West Region division of the AFC Champions League Elite. A first-half brace from Steven Bergwijn gave the Tigers a comfortabl»»»
West Bank at breaking point as Israel advances ‘de facto annexation,’ UN warns
NEW YORK CITY: The West Bank is nearing collapse and Israel is advancing a “de facto annexation” of the territory through the acceleration of settlement construction, mass displacements and record levels of settler violence, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Tuesday. Ramiz Alakbarov,»»»
Thousands turn out as Zambia president rallies for second term
LUSAKA: Tens of thousands of supporters of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema thronged the capital Lusaka Tuesday as he made a last-ditch effort to sway undecided voters two days before the election. His main challenger at Thursday’s vote, newcomer Brian Mundubile, meanwhile alleged a pattern of »»»
PM Mohammad Mustafa urges government institutions to step up services amid escalating settler attacks
RAMALLAH: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa opened the weekly Cabinet meeting on Tuesday by stressing the need for government institutions to operate at full capacity to meet the urgent needs of citizens, particularly those in areas under attack, amid escalating crimes by colonist gangs a»»»
PSG 'want to win everything', says Luis Enrique
Salzburg, Austria: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique says the European champions "want to win everything" this season, ahead of their first chance of silverware in Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup final against Aston Villa. PSG secured their second straight Champions League title last term, as well »»»
Turkish Interior Minister: Anti-illegal Migration Mechanism with Bulgaria, Greece to Turn into More Effective Cooperation against Cross-border Crime
The trilateral mechanism for combating illegal migration between Bulgaria, Turkiye, and Greece will be transformed into more effective cooperation against cross-border crime, new-generation organized crime groups, and drug trafficking, said Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci in response to a »»»
New 'Institutional Seal' launched to promote women’s empowerment in Jordan’s public, private sectors
AMMAN — The Ministerial Committee for Women’s Empowerment, in partnership with the Jordanian National Commission for Women and the King Abdullah II Centre for Excellence (KACE) launched on Tuesday the “Institutional Seal for Supporting and Empowering Women”.The "Institutional Seal" aims at promotin»»»
Erdogan to Asharq Al-Awsat: Makkah agreement boosts deterrence, targets no country
RIYADH: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed that his country's relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are a "strategic relationship," revealing that the coming phase will witness steps that would "elevate relations between the two countries to much higher levels." He stated that the»»»
Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions - UPI.com
An exterior view of the International Criminal Court is shown in The Hague, The Netherlands. Four human rights groups are suing the Trump administration over “crippling” sanctions on judges and prosecutors of the International Criminal Court. File Photo by Robin Utrecht/EPA-EFE Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Fou»»»
New UK foreign secretary Miliband insists Israel clamps down on settler violence
LONDON: The UK’s new foreign secretary demanded on Tuesday that Israel crack down on settler violence in the occupied West Bank. In his first call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, Ed Miliband called on Israel to end restrictions on aid entering Gaza. “I raised the sharp escalation of sett»»»
Tartous Port’s Berth 4 begins commercial operations
Tartous, Aug. 11 (SANA) Berth No. 4 at Tartous Port began commercial operations on Tuesday, receiving its first vessel and launching docking and cargo-handling activities following the completion of the handover of the berth and its associated facilities and storage yards. The move is expected to b»»»
This is why so many people admire Sheikh Mohamed's connection with the community
Abu Dhabi: For many world leaders, an unannounced stroll through a busy shopping mall would be almost unthinkable. In the UAE, however, such encounters have become a familiar hallmark of UAE leaders whose spontaneous public appearances continue to surprise residents and visitors alike. Get updated »»»
14 Filipino seafarers repatriated after MT Acheloos attack in Oman
Dubai: Fourteen Filipino seafarers have returned to the Philippines after leaving the MT Acheloos, which was damaged by a missile while sailing near the coast of Oman on July 20, 2026. The seafarers were safely disembarked at Shinas Port in Oman before being transported to Muscat International Airp»»»
Fast and fearless: Baltic defence startups innovate to counter Russian threat
As the nature of Russia’s war in Ukraine evolves, Baltic startups are seeking new ways to respond to the hybrid threat from Russia, hoping rapid innovation can have a deterrent effect on Moscow. One of the lessons of the war in Ukraine is that military technology evolves very rapidly, wi»»»
Lunar Light Festival turns Bulgaria's Black Sea coast into open-air exhibition
Bulgaria’s second edition of the LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival turned Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast into an immersive open-air gallery, where digital art meets the landscape. The event featured the work of 17 artists originating from eight countries across the five resort towns of T»»»
ACLU challenges Trump's new orders on birthright citizenship - UPI.com
People hold posters during a rally for birthright citizenship held by the American Civil Liberties Union outside the U.S. Supreme Court in April. The Court eventually ruled against President Donald Trump's efforts to end the practice, but now the ACLU is asking for clarification from a lower court »»»
Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released
WASHINGTON: Russia has released an American military veteran who spent more than four years in prison on disputed charges under abusive conditions and was said to be gravely ill and at risk of dying, a group advocating for him said Tuesday. Robert Gilman was on his way to a US military hospital in »»»
Lebanese army seizes 1.2 million captagon pills
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s military said on Tuesday that it had seized 1.2 million captagon pills that were about to be sent abroad. Lebanon has faced pressure from Gulf states to counter the production and trafficking of drugs, particularly the amphetamine-like narcotic captagon, for which the conservative»»»
600,000 attacks a day: The scale of cyber threats facing the UAE revealed
Dubai: The UAE blocks around 600,000 cyberattacks every day, equivalent to about 25,000 attacks an hour or 416 every second, as increasingly sophisticated threats target the country's digital infrastructure. According to Al Bayan, Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, head of the UAE Cyber Security Council, said»»»
US says new round of Israel-Lebanon talks in September in Rome
WASHINGTON: The United States will sponsor a new round of talks between Israel and Lebanon in early September in Rome, a State Department official announced Tuesday. “The political track will reconvene in Rome in early September, and conversations will continue in Beirut, Jerusalem, and Washington »»»
Qatar detects 27 individuals who submitted false certificates for healthcare licences
Qatar's Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has permanently barred 27 individuals from working in the country's healthcare sector after they submitted falsified experience certificates while applying for practice licences in the first half of this year. The falsified certificates were identified durin»»»
Forest bolster defense with signing of Diomande from Sporting
LONDON: Nottingham Forest have signed Ivory Coast center back Ousmane Diomande from Sporting on a four-year contract, with an option for a further year, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The deal to sign the 22-year-old was worth about €40 million ($46.16 million), Sporting said. Diomande, »»»
Snowstorm disrupts land trade between Argentina, Chile - UPI.com
Snow, ice and strong winds have forced closures of roads and impacted trade between Argentina and Chile. File Photo by Carlos Alvear/EPA BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- More than 5,000 trucks remain stranded along the Argentina-Chile border as snow, ice and strong winds have forced closures of roads»»»
Air India pilot smoked marijuana, failed 2 drug tests after 300ft plunge: Report
Dubai: The captain of an Air India flight that suddenly plunged 300 feet and injured 24 people has failed a second drug test, with the latest screening reportedly confirming marijuana use, NDTV reported on Tuesday. But investigators are also examining potentially serious technical problems aboard t»»»
Spotify to launch badge identifying AI music
STOCKHOLM: Streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday it would launch a new “AI Persona” badge in mid-September clearly identifying content producers that are AI-generated and not real people.“Listeners have been clear in telling us that they don’t like seeing an artist profile that seems human, only to »»»
Turkiye’s Kurdish region greets a conditional PKK pardon with relief, joy and doubt
DIYARBAKIR, Turkiye: Residents in Turkiye’s mainly Kurdish-populated southeastern region reacted with a mix of relief, joy and uncertainty on Tuesday after parliament approved a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants, offering them a potential path toward integration into normal life»»»
Oil prices rise to $90 per barrel, then dip slightly - UPI.com
Oil prices rose Tuesday after conflicting statements between the United States and Iran fueled fears that a new peace plan is not coming anytime soon. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The price of oil reached $90 per barrel Tuesday as Iran and President Donald Trump tr»»»
Prime Minister, Officials Discuss Legislative Changes to Prevent Juvenile Crime
Legislative and organizational changes aimed at preventing juvenile crime were discussed by Prime Minister Rumen Radev with representatives of the involved institutions at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday. The meeting was held in response to recent cases of aggression involving minors and youths»»»
Bangladesh's new visa policy expands categories to ease entry, woo investment
Dhaka: Bangladesh's cabinet has approved a new visa regime designed to ease foreign travel to and from the country, while seeking to draw investment, business and skilled labor, an official said on Tuesday. The official, who requested to be anonymous, said the new policy expands the number of visa »»»
Hanover Airport disrupted by drone a week after explosives-laden drone found at Leipzig
Berlin: Hanover Airport in Germany was disrupted overnight by a drone, police told AFP Tuesday without giving further details, just a week after an explosives-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig Airport. "The investigation into the drone overflight at Langenhagen Airport on Tuesday has been taken»»»
Greenpeace Activists Paint "No Gas + Oil" on Kairos Tanker in Burgas Bay
Greenpeace activists painted the message “No Gas + Oil” in white paint on the tanker Kairos, which has been anchored in Burgas Bay for more than six months, as a sign of protest against dependence on oil and gas. The environmental organization’s icebreaker, the Arctic Sunrise, also participated in »»»
Four killed in suspected Houthi attack on Egyptian ship in the Red Sea
Four crew members were killed in a suspected Houthi attack on an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Tuesday, while a container ship was struck by a missile off Pakistan in a suspected US attack, maritime and Yemeni sources said. Four crew members were killed in a suspe»»»
French pastry chef crowned world's best aims 'to be world champion every day'
For the world's newly crowned best pastry chef Benoît Castel, pastry is less a matter of following recipes than listening to ingredients. In one of his many patisserie kitchens in Paris, he works alongside his team, tasting, testing and experimenting while remaining driven to try new things – from »»»
French newspapers appeal to antitrust regulator over Google's AI summaries
French newspapers have asked the country’s antitrust watchdog to take action over Google’s new AI-generated summaries – which appear at the top of search results – saying they are depriving news publishers of web traffic. A federation of nearly 300 French newspapers said Tuesday that it filed »»»
Rent for apartments in secondary market increasing
Demand for existing homes in Poland increased in July, while the number of properties listed for sale declined and average prices rose, according to GetHome.pl. The number of second-hand homes on the market fell to about 137,000 from 140,000 in June. Although 32,500 new listings were added, 35,500 »»»
Chinese cars gain in Polish market with more than 312,000 passenger cars
New vehicle registrations in Poland increased across all major segments in H1 2026, according to KPMG and the Polish Automotive Industry Association. Passenger-car registrations rose nearly 10% y/y to 312,033, while commercial vehicle registrations increased 20% and bus registrations jumped 78%. To»»»
Poles react to EU tariffs on Chinese products by buying less, but more expensive products
Polish consumers increased their average monthly spending on major shopping platforms to PLN 825 in July, up 6% from the average of the previous three months, according to whenUbuy. Despite new EU customs charges, spending on Chinese platforms remained above PLN 300 per user. Shoppers instead bough»»»
Seven scholars join Institute for the Advanced Study in the Global South growing Northwestern Qatar research community
Doha, Qatar: Seven scholars from leading universities around the world will join the Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South at Northwestern University in Qatar (#IAS_NUQ) during the 2026–27 academic year, strengthening the University’s role as a global hub for research, dialogue, and know»»»
Liberia names new drug enforcement chief following cocaine busts
MONROVIA: President Joseph Boakai has nominated a new head of Liberia’s drug enforcement agency following two enormous cocaine seizures in recent weeks, including the largest drug bust in the west African nation’s history. He made the announcement late Monday following a joint security meeting to d»»»
Latvia finds tunnel under Belarus border, vows to combat people smugglers
VILNIUS: Latvia said on Tuesday a tunnel had been discovered under the border with Belarus and announced plans to combat networks that it says are helping a growing number of migrants cross the frontier illegally. Latvian soldiers last month used teargas and fired a warning shot to stop migrants t»»»
Pakistan says US and Iran close to ‘some sort’ of deal
DUBAI: Pakistan said on Tuesday the United States and Iran were close to “some sort” of deal, and fellow mediator Qatar said talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz were at an advanced stage, despite reports of new attacks on shipping in regional waters. The comments offered some hope that Iran and»»»
Bulgaria, Turkey Step Up Fight Against Cross-Border CrimeOpinions
Bulgaria and Turkey will step up cooperation against cross-border organized crime, drug trafficking, illegal migration and what Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci described as “new generation” criminal activity. The issue was discussed during Ciftci’s meeting with Bulgarian Interior Minister »»»
Nuclear Revival Needs $250bn a Year, Industry Says
Nuclear Revival Needs $250bn a Year, Industry Says - Institute of Energy for South-East Europe About UsMission and VisionBackgroundAnnual ReportArticles of AssociationBoard of GovernorsOrganizationExecutive CommitteeScientific CommitteesResearchInternational Advisory GroupCo-operation in SE EuropeI»»»
The Global Green Transition Won’t Be Driven by Self-Interest Alone
The Global Green Transition Won’t Be Driven by Self-Interest Alone - Institute of Energy for South-East Europe About UsMission and VisionBackgroundAnnual ReportArticles of AssociationBoard of GovernorsOrganizationExecutive CommitteeScientific CommitteesResearchInternational Advisory GroupCo-operati»»»
Meta, TikTok agree to boost fact-checking after Ceuta migrant rush: EU
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The EU said Tuesday Meta and TikTok had agreed to voluntary steps to boost fact-checking of harmful disinformation linked to the Ceuta migrant rush — but did not rule out compelling the tech giants to do more. Experts say social media disinformation helped drive the deadly rush o»»»
Global technology leaders to gather in Riyadh for UNESCO AI ethics forum
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will bring together global technology leaders, policymakers and international organizations in Riyadh next month for a four-day UNESCO forum aimed at shaping international approaches to the ethical development and governance of artificial intelligence. The fourth UNESCO Global »»»
Heavy vehicle drivers urged to check tyres, brakes and lights before every journey
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has urged truck and heavy vehicle drivers to comply with traffic laws and safety requirements, stressing the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and responsible driving to reduce accidents and enhance road safety under its Smart Road Safety strategy. The Traffic an»»»
Lebanon officially ends capital punishment after more than 20 years without executions
Beirut: Lebanon's parliament on Tuesday voted to abolish the death penalty, formally ending capital punishment after more than two decades in which executions had been suspended, making the country the first in the Middle East to officially repeal the punishment. Lawmakers approved the bill during »»»