Starlink lands in UAE: Dh300 internet plan — know the catch From a regulatory perspective, the license reflects TDRA’s approach to adopting a flexible and forward-looking regulatory framework that embraces emerging technologies, expands user choice and connectivity solutions, and promotes competiti»»»

Istanbul, Aug. 31 (SANA) The first meeting of the Political and Strategic Defense Committee established under the Mecca Mutual Defense Agreement between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia began in Istanbul on Monday. According to Anadolu Agency, the committee, comprising the foreign and defense min»»»

US President Donald Trump has urged Canadian businesses operating in the American market to relocate south of the border “immediately,” amid an escalating trade war between the two neighboring nations. The demand follows Trump’s announcement of new 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive p»»»

The Russian Armed Forces continued to deliver group strikes against Ukraine's logistics facilities and merchant ships used in the interests of the Ukrainian military, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday. "During the day, strike unmanned aerial vehicles struck in the Kyiv region: the DHL»»»

Poland has completed or launched all investments financed under the National Recovery Plan (KPO), according to Funds and Regional Policy Minister Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz. The PLN 240 bln program has already brought about PLN 150 bln to Poland, with the remaining PLN 90 bln expected by year-end.»»»

Police are investigating a fire that broke out shortly after midnight at a WB Group facility in Skarżysko-Kamienna, where components for unmanned systems are produced. The plant was closed at the time and no one was injured. Officers are examining the site using a drone equipped with a thermal-imag»»»

Pomerania is entering one of the strongest investment cycles in its history, with ports, offshore wind, logistics and semiconductors emerging as key growth drivers alongside IT and business services. Port Gdańsk handled 41.7 mln tons of cargo in H1 2026, while Baltic Hub processed nearly 1.6 mln TE»»»

An Israeli security source stated that Israel is monitoring the Syrian front, emphasizing that it "will not allow hostile forces to establish a presence on the border." The source added that Israel is working to fortify its border defenses by "increasing the number of town protection units and armi»»»

Alliance will help hospitality groups share knowledge and tackle environmental challenges Dubai: The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) has launched a new alliance bringing together UAE hospitality organisations to collaborate on environmental sustainability and improve measurable performance acros»»»

Dubai's RTA to conduct a lucky draw Here's one more reason to grab that backpack and look forward to a trip to school - this is your opportunity to win prizes worth nearly Dh40,000. Schools reopened after a summer break on Monday, August 31 in the UAE, and the traffic back to class has been enthusi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Raad to Imam Sadr: You Will Keep Defying Enforced Absence, Your Slogans Calling for Resistance against ‘Israel’ Are Uninterpret»»»

President Donald Trump has threatened to report NBC anchor Kristen Welker to the FCC over her characterization of his endorsements in the midterm election cycle. File Pool Photo by Jim Bourg/UPI | License Photo Aug. 31 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said he will report NBC anchor Kristen Welker to»»»

Ukraine is not currently inclined to be influenced by intermediaries on the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. "For now, Ukraine is not inclined, so to speak, to be influenced by any intermediaries," Peskov said.Russia is ready for attempts by the»»»

Indian expat nurse from Kerala and two Bangladeshi expats also win in weekly E-draw Abu Dhabi: Jay Michael Peralta Gines, who has lived in Abu Dhabi for 17 years with his wife, almost missed the moment altogether when a call that he had been waiting for finally came. The 43-year-old from Luzon, Phi»»»

US Vice President JD Vance will make a private address on Monday at the annual gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition, a collection of conservative Jewish activists. Vance's more equivocal stance on Israel has been criticised by some pro-Israel figures within the conservative movement, who ha»»»

In Gaza, securing drinking water is a relentless daily struggle. The war with Israel has destroyed critical water and sanitation infrastructure, and as temperatures soar, the extreme heat is escalating an already severe shortage into a deadly humanitarian crisis. Two and a half years of war with Is»»»

LONDON: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday called for the full and nonselective implementation of a US-backed framework agreement with Israel, saying that both sides must meet their commitments to end hostilities along the border. Speaking after talks with Greek President Konstantinos Tasoula»»»

Tunis, August 31, 2026 (TAP) — The Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC), in partnership with the Tunisian Order of Engineers, will organize a high-level dialogue in Tunis on Saturday, September 12, 2026, focusing on the strategic role of Tunisian...»»»

Tunis, August 31 (TAP) — The Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the Ministry of Communication Technologies, has launched a new digital platform enabling citizens to request the remote translation of their birth certificates.The initiative is...»»»

Tunis, August 31 (TAP) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is paying an official visit to Tunisia on Monday at the invitation of his Tunisian counterpart Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti. This...»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov arrived at Bishkek Arena stadium, where today, August 31, the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games will take place. The head of state greets official guests arriving to attend the ceremony. President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, UN Secretary-General»»»

In Nepal, after the deadly flood, another ordeal begins for the survivors: finding shelter, food, and simply the means to survive. In the devastated villages, families lost everything in minutes. And while rescue workers continue searching for possible survivors, those who escaped the disaster are »»»

Nepal's rescuers are racing against the clock to find the over 4,000 people missing after the flash floods that devastated an area in the north of the country on August 26. Rescue operations include one where workers are trying to save hundreds believed to be stuck inside a blocked hydropower proje»»»

Live traffic data from Google Maps shows slow-moving traffic on several major roads Dubai: Motorists are facing heavy delays across several parts of Dubai and Sharjah this evening as schools reopen for the new academic term and rush-hour traffic builds across the emirate. Live traffic data from Goo»»»

Despite September's adjustment, petrol remains below June highs and diesel below its peak Dubai: UAE motorists filling up in September will still spend less on petrol than they did at the peak of fuel prices earlier this year, with the difference adding up for drivers who cover longer distances or »»»

What is happening in south Lebanon is dangerous and no one can stop the advance of the Israeli military machine, a Lebanese official said. In remarks to the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper, the unnamed official described the situation as falling within the framework of a "gradual escalation," where Israel»»»

Israel announced Monday the signing of a $3.5 billion deal to supply and build Greece a comprehensive air defense system that will work as a shield to protect from a range of threats from the air from aircraft and drones to ballistic missiles. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo Aug. 31 (»»»

In the first half of the year, the MedLife Group recorded robust 10% growth in pro forma consolidated revenue compared with the same period in 2025, reaching RON 1.7 billion. In terms of profitability, the pro forma EBITDA margin reached 16.4%, an improvement over the same period last year, support»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bishkek on the sidelines of the SCO summit, Sputnik correspondent reported on Monday. Key Statements by PutinModi's personal attention boosts strengthening Russia-India tiesRussia-India trade turnover up over 2% as coo»»»

Jury debates criminal responsibility in Duxbury child killings and mental health case Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial resumed deliberating for a third day Monday to determine whether to hold the former labour and delivery nurse criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023 — a ca»»»

Mother transferred to burn unit after surgical fire; returns to ward with newborn A mother giving birth in a Prague hospital suffered burns during a caesarean section, the hospital said Monday, with media reporting a disinfectant caught fire during the procedure. The baby was not injured in the inc»»»

The case was diagnosed in the 33rd epidemiological week of 2026, with laboratory tests by the National Public Health and Pharmacy Centre confirming the infection. An epidemiological investigation found that the patient had not travelled abroad before falling ill, meaning the infection is considered»»»

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New rules also set parking, road access and public transport requirements Dubai: Group housing facilities in Saudi Arabia must be located at least 300 metres from schools and hospitals under new health, technical and safety regulations approved by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing. The rul»»»

Protests were held in Sofia and the North Macedonian city of Kocani in support of 23-year-old Iva Mihaylova, a dual Bulgarian and North Macedonian citizen facing charges over a fatal traffic accident. Demonstrators in front of North Macedonia's embassy in Sofia called for Mihaylova to be allowed to»»»

Swiss police on Monday said they had arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of having carried out a deadly shooting at a rave in the town of Aargau Sunday morning. The attack killed a 22-year-old Italian woman and wounded five other people. Swiss police ​said on Monday that they had arrested a ​43»»»

Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev is set to pay a working visit to Poland, the Ministry’s press centre said here on Monday. The programme of the visit to Warsaw includes a bilateral meeting between Minister Demerdzhiev and his Polish counterpart Marcin Kierwinski. Coordination and closer cooperati»»»

The Commission for Countering Corruption (CCC) and the Commission for the Forfeiture of Illegally Acquired Assets (CFIAA) will exchange expertise and information as part of their efforts to combat corruption. CCC Chair Plamen Todorov and CFIAA acting Chair Antoaneta Georgieva-Tsonkova signed a memo»»»

LONDON: Israel’s proposed transfer of law enforcement powers over settlers in the occupied West Bank from the military to the police would further embed Israeli civilian institutions in the territory, in a move analysts said marks another step toward de facto annexation. Defense Minister Israel Kat»»»

ISTANBUL/BANGKOK/NEW DELHI: The leaders of China, Russia and India gathered with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a group billed as a counterweight to US global influence. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir P»»»

MALE: Building a learning-based, intellectual society begins with investing in peoples’ education, knowledge, skills and values as part of a long-term strategy, President of the Islamic University of Madinah Saleh Al-Aqla has said. He added that rapid changes in artificial intelligence, the digital»»»

Christopher Judge became one of the most recognizable voices in the gaming world with his portrayal of Kratos in the legendary God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök (2022). For his role in Ragnarök, the actor won the Best Performance award at The Game Awards 2022. Outside the God of War univers»»»

1 of 3 | Voters across the country will be voting on how elections are administered, access to reproductive healthcare and one measure to require students to undergo sex verification examinations to participate in sports as early as elementary school. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo A»»»

The US is preparing to unleash “financial violence” against Iran by rolling out new secondary sanctions every week, with banks first in line, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. Foreign banks dealing with Iranian funds could ultimately be cut off from the dollar-based financial system. The r»»»

Mass graves, vanished villages and a desperate hunt for survivors Rescuers struggled on Monday through mud and debris for a sixth day, as the number of missing people soared to nearly 5,000 since tsunami-like glacial floods roared down from the China-Nepal border, creating an "unimaginable" disaste»»»

Four unmanned aerial systems have been delivered to support the Haskovo Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry in combating illegal migration, the directorate’s press office said on Monday. The drones are equipped with high-tech cameras, thermal imaging, a laser rangefinder, a remote control»»»

BIG Poland has completed the rebranding of BIG Grodzisk Mazowiecki, opening a new chapter for the well-established retail park in one of the fastest-growing parts of the wider Warsaw region. The official launch on Saturday, 29 August, attracted nearly 10,000 customers, providing a strong start for »»»

BIG Poland will officially launch BIG Grodzisk Mazowiecki, completing the rebranding of the former Grodzisk Sfera Park. The property is BIG Poland’s second retail park in the Mazowieckie voivodeship and strengthens the company’s presence in the western part of the Warsaw metropolitan area. The laun»»»

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Kyrgyzstan today, August 31, the Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. He was welcomed at Manas International Airport by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration Adylbek Kasymaliev. In Bishkek, Alex»»»

Putin-Xi meeting in Kyrgyzstan was friendly and constructive, with mutual trust between the two leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "They mainly spoke about bilateral relations and the entire scope of trade and economic cooperation, which, of course, cannot be discussed publicly for obvi»»»