In Saudi Arabia, snacking has long since moved beyond the home kitchen and the supermarket shelf. Festivals, sporting events and entertainment venues are creating dozens of new occasions for grab-and-go food. According to the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom hosted 1,810»»»

Washington: The US military is experiencing a 'beyond critical' shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe largely driven by President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, a US defense official in Europe and a NATO official told The Associated Press, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in NATO»»»

For Moldova, joining the European Union is no longer simply a question of adopting thousands of pages of European legislation. It is a race to transform a state whose institutions, economy and political culture still bear the marks of decades of Soviet rule and a difficult transition while resistin»»»

Andrew and Tristan Tate are in federal court in Miami on Thursday for a hearing over their potential extradition to Britain where they face charges of rape and human trafficking. File Photo by Robert Ghement/EPA-EFE Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Andrew and Tristan Tate are in federal court in Miami on Thursday »»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kuwait signed an agreement on Thursday expanding military cooperation, with Islamabad to provide training, capacity building and border-management assistance to the Gulf state as regional security ties deepen amid the prolonged conflict involving Iran. The new protocol build»»»

BEIRUT: A report prepared by Lebanon’s National Commission for International Humanitarian Law documenting Israeli violations is being revised almost daily as infringements continue in southern Lebanon and the Lebanese state remains unable to access some of the areas where Israeli forces have advanc»»»

AL-MUKALLA: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis fired four missiles at two Red Sea areas controlled by the country’s internationally recognized government over the past 24 hours, in the latest wave of missile and drone attacks that the UN says has killed nine civilians and displaced hundreds. A Houthi miss»»»

Brazil's Office of the Attorney General filed a civil lawsuit against Discord after it said it identified serious failures in protections for minors and age verification on the platform. Photo by Matheus Bertelli/Pexels BRASILIA, Brazil, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The Brazilian government has sued Discord fo»»»

LONDON: In a market in Gaza, Maysa Yousef offered her children a choice — a slice of cake, or a toy. They wanted the toy, she said, she could see it in their eyes, but they chose cake instead. They understood what toys cost now and did not want to embarrass her in front of the shopkeeper. “Children»»»

The Government on Thursday approved a bill that would make violations and circumvention of EU restrictive measures serious criminal offences. The offences would be punishable by imprisonment, substantial fines and, where applicable, deprivation of certain rights. The amendments would fully transpos»»»

The disappearance of former Hungary international footballer Ákos Buzsáky has sparked concern both in Hungary and England, where the midfielder spent much of his career. The 44-year-old has been reported missing by Hungarian authorities, while his former club Queens Park Rangers has said it is pray»»»

Dubai, UAE: InsuranceMarket.ae has appointed Hitesh Motwani as Chief Executive Officer following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of the UAE, marking an important new chapter for one of the UAE's leading insurance platforms. Founder Avinash Babur will move into the role of Chairman of Insu»»»

The surprise arrival of CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Moscow has heightened fears of a direct confrontation between Russia and the West. The visit follows reports earlier this month that there is deepening concern among US intelligence officials that Moscow could attack a NATO country within weeks»»»

Israeli politics are littered with the unaccomplished ambitions of former generals who thought they could turn military gravitas into political success. Of Israel’s 14 prime ministers, only three were generals, and the last one (Ariel Sharon) was elected more than 20 years ago. Still, a long line o»»»

Doha: Qatar Chamber discussed on Thursday with the Agency for the Development of Light Industry under the Cabinet of the Republic of Uzbekistan, economic and trade relations between the two countries, as well as investment opportunities and climate available on both sides, and incentives and facili»»»

Dubai:The UAE Aid Agency and the UAE Space Agency signed a partnership agreement to strengthen disaster preparedness and response capabilities across West Africa through the use of space-based data and technologies. Under the partnership, approximately 30 specialists from disaster and crisis manage»»»

CEUTA, Spain: Protests over security in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta escalated into violent clashes with the Spanish military Thursday, a month after a mass influx of migrants from Morocco. Residents of Ceuta, which is just 18 square kilometers (seven square miles) in size, have held seve»»»

RIYADH: Great television does not begin when the cameras start rolling — it begins with people who know how to recognize an idea, nurture talent and bring stories to life. Bart-Jan van Genderen has spent decades doing just that. From helping build the production infrastructure behind some of the wo»»»

Hussein Mughnieh Axios: a powerful name in today’s media zeitgeist, responsible for major “scoops” from Trump’s White House and a steady buffet of investigative reports on empire’s strategy in West Asia. Its digital menu offers everything from scandalous telephone battles between Israeli prime mini»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military chief on Thursday said he had ordered preparations for reinforcing troops in the occupied West Bank ahead of Jewish high holidays and as violence surges in the territory. “Given the tensions in Judea and Samaria and the upcoming holiday period, I am ordering the elevati»»»

Abu Dhabi will temporarily ban heavy vehicles and buses transporting workers from entering Abu Dhabi Island during morning peak hours from Monday, August 31, to Friday, September 4, authorities announced. The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Munici»»»

Belgrade: Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military chief dubbed the “Butcher of Bosnia” for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has died, Serbian state broadcaster RTS reported on Thursday. Mladic, who had suffered several strokes in recent months, was serving a life sentence in The Hag»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon said Israeli airstrikes on the country’s south on Thursday killed a woman, as Israel’s military said it struck Hezbollah targets after the Iran-backed group attacked its soldiers in the south overnight. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported a series of Israeli airs»»»

Slovenia blocked a joint EU statement condemning Israel's plans to build new homes for settlers in the occupied West Bank, saying the statement would not bring added value at this time, according to EUobserver. The article said that Ljubljana has weakened the EU’s response to Israel’s plans to expa»»»

BELGRADE: Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military chief dubbed the “Butcher of Bosnia” for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has died, Serbian state broadcaster RTS reported on Thursday. Mladic, who had suffered several strokes in recent months, was serving a life sentence in The Hag»»»

RIYADH: MBC Group has unveiled its first video game, “1001 Threads of Mizan,” at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, marking the debut of MBC Game Studio as the media group expands further into the global gaming industry. The Arabian fantasy action-adventure game draws inspiration from the storytelling t»»»

Bulgarian National Bank Governor and European Central Bank Governing Council member Dimitar Radev has called on the ECB to put greater emphasis on vigilance than patience after its September meeting, saying current conditions could justify another interest rate increase. Speaking to Econostream, Ra»»»

Based on the preliminary findings, there is currently no evidence to conclude that a signal jamming device was involved in the case in Sofia’s Dragalevtsi borough, Sofia District Prosecution Office spokesperson Alexandra Stefanova said at a briefing on Thursday. Stefanova explained that security se»»»

Abu Dhabi: Families returning to Abu Dhabi after their summer holidays are being given a new reason to keep exploring the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesEtihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports and the Culture Sector of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dh»»»

Parliament’s Health Committee on Thursday heard three candidates for governor and deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund. Dr Vladimir Daskalov, nominated by Progressive Bulgaria, and Stanimir Mihaylov, nominated by Continue the Change, are seeking the Governor’s post. Zdravko Shushko»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) agreed on Thursday to bring the Individually Tailored Partnership Program (ITPP) into force, which will enhance political, defence, and security cooperation between Qatar and NATO. The programme strengthens operational inter»»»

BURAIDAH: The Buraidah International Dates Carnival is witnessing economic and marketing activity that reflects the growing status of Saudi dates, which have expanded beyond local markets into global ones. This activity is driven by continued growth in export value and an expanding number of import»»»

A small plane crashed in Seldovia, Alaska, Wednesday, killing four adults. Image courtesy of UPI Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Four people are dead after a plane crashed into the sea water in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula in the town of Seldovia. A Piper PA-24 heading to Seldovia from Anchorage crashed into Seldovia»»»

Regional diplomacy intensified on Thursday as Qatar's Prime Minister held talks in Tehran aimed at easing tensions and finding a way forward on the Strait of Hormuz, even as another tanker was struck in the strategic waterway. For UAE residents, the situation around Hormuz remains a key concern, al»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Fashion Commission has launched the third edition of the Saudi Heritage Revival program, titled “Jewelry and Handcrafted Heritage,” in collaboration with Swarovski and Art of Heritage. The initiative aims to support and enable designers, artisans, and emerging creative talents to »»»

The Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden wrote the European Commission on Wedneday urging it to kickstart a stalled plan to use Russian assets frozen in Europe's banks and clearing houses to plug a $26.8 billion gap in Ukraine's defense funding. File photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA-EFE Aug. 27 (UPI) -»»»

A group of Israelis who regularly travel to the West Bank to protect Palestinians who are victims of increasing attacks by settlers say their Jewish faith drove them towards activism. On Tuesday, at least five activists were injured while rushing to assist Palestinians being harassed by settlers in»»»

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama died at the age of 97 on August 14 in Tokyo, her company said Thursday. The avant-garde artist known as the “polka dot queen” had channelled her hallucinations and traumas into her work over the course of a career spanning several decades. Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of t»»»

Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. He argues that Ukraine’s expanding long-range strike campaign has helped Ukraine “stay in this game” by raising the economic, military and social costs of Russia’s invasion and, crucially, by bringing the »»»

Police in Plovdiv seized more than 1.8 kilograms of jelly candies containing a psychoactive substance, along with more than a kilogram of marijuana, during a specialized drug operation, authorities said. The operation was conducted Tuesday evening by officers from the Criminal Police Department wit»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stressed on Thursday the need for Islamic solidarity amid the challenges facing the region during a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Council of Foreign Ministers. He reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s longstanding support for the Pa»»»

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Sharjah: School bus drivers and supervisors have received safety and emergency response training as Sharjah Civil Defence steps up preparations for the new academic year. The Sharjah Civil Defence Authority has trained 1,200 school bus drivers and supervisors as part of its preparations for student»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open a 5-kilometre expansion of Emirates Road on August 30, adding two lanes for traffic travelling from Sharjah towards the Wadi Al Amardi area. The expansion is aimed at easing congestion on one of the main routes connecting Dubai with Sharj»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump says his country does not need Canada. But every day, roughly 4 million barrels of Canadian crude oil flow south, helping fuel American cars, trucks and airplanes and supply U.S. industry. And oil is only the beginning. Canada also supplies aluminum, potash to U.S. farms»»»

Wednesday marks National Dog Day, an annual celebration of canine companions like this very good boy, Spirit. Photo by Ben Hooper/UPI Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Wednesday marks the 22nd annual National Dog Day, a holiday founded in 2004 to celebrate cute canine companions of all shapes and sizes. The holiday»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia and Syria have signed two memorandums of understanding on transport aimed at supporting studies for the rehabilitation of Syria’s road and railway networks, easing cross-border trade and strengthening regional connectivity as economic ties deepen. Syrian Minister of Transport Y»»»

Sharjah: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has highlighted the generations of Emirati women whose contributions have helped shape the UAE, saying progress becomes more meaningful when it creates opportunities for others. In a statement marking Emirati Women’s Day 2026, Sheikha Bodour said the ad»»»

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Bayer Construct Ltd. has filed a request with the court to initiate insolvency proceedings, Attila Balázs, the owner of the Bayer Group, told employees yesterday. According to the company chief, developments over recent months have left the business facing serious financial exposure. He cited regul»»»