TOKYO — Japan spent 15.4 trillion yen ($96 billion) to boost the yen between late July and late August, the finance ministry said Friday, the largest monthly intervention on record.The Bank of Japan intervenes in the market under the instruction of the ministry to ease economic damage from sharp fl»»»

MADRID: Four Moroccan migrants in Spain’s enclave of Ceuta were arrested Saturday for throwing stones at a patrol of Spanish soldiers, one of whom fell and injured himself while pursuing the assailants, a police spokesman told AFP. It was the second such incident to occur in recent days in the tiny»»»

NIAMEY, Niger: Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts. The state broadcaster, RTN, showed footage of dozen»»»

TORONTO: Ontario Premier Doug Ford answered President Donald Trump’s “Lake America” decree Saturday with a billboard-sized message on the Canadian shoreline — “Lake Ontario. Now and Always” — as Canadian leaders met the move with ridicule rather than outrage. Wearing a Team Canada soccer jersey, Fo»»»

REYKJAVIK, Iceland: Voters in Iceland went to the polls Saturday to decide whether the country should resume long-stalled negotiations to become a member of the European Union, in the shadow of US President Donald Trump’s threats to control nearby Greenland. The yes-or-no referendum question is sim»»»

WASHINGTON: Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Michigan, apologized to the state’s Jewish Democratic Caucus on Saturday for comments he made after an attack on a synagogue in March, which he tied to Israel’s actions in the Middle East. “My comments may have been misconstrued to»»»

DAKAR, Senegal: The United States on Saturday deported dozens of people to the Central African Republic, including an Afghan whose brothers collaborated with the US military, lawyers said. The Afghan man, who is in his early twenties, was granted protection against deportation to Afghanistan by a U»»»

Croatian Filip Hrgovic ‌pulled off a stunning comeback to beat British prodigy Moses Itauma by technical knockout to claim the vacant IBF world heavyweight title in ​thrilling fashion at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.Outpointed over the first eight rounds, the 34-year-old Croatian turned the tide i»»»

A woman arranges flowers at a memorial under a mural of Dolly Parton in Konxville, Tennessee. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Friday said he wants to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton. Lee said he wants to create»»»

Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, has announced the launch of a new freighter service connecting southwest China's Chengdu City and the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa. "A new connection takes flight today. Ethiopian Airlines launched a new freighter service from Chen»»»

The lies and slanders targeting President Erdoğan in the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel reflect the cowardly and corrupt mindset of the criminals within the Israeli government, foremost among them Netanyahu. By committing genocide in Gaza and thereby inflicting a hist»»»

Kazakhstan’s tenge had appreciated 8.89% against the dollar since the start of 2026 (as of August 26), extending a rise that has made it one of the strongest-performing currencies globally this year. The price of oil remains the usual suspect for the strength shown by the currency due to Kazakhstan»»»

The US has threatened to reconsider its stance on Britain’s control of the Falkland Islands to push London to spend substantially more on its military, The Daily Telegraph reported on Friday, citing sources. The reported attempt to pressure the UK comes amid mounting disagreements between the two l»»»

Darlene Regis Designers, models, creative professionals, entrepreneurs, brands, and fashion communities will come together for the Doha Fashion Summit 2026 on September 18 at Pullman Doha, a multicultural celebration of fashion built around this year’s theme, “Threads of Fashion.” The Runway The su»»»

Darlene Regis As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms education, Filipino educators in Qatar are shifting the conversation from whether AI should be embraced or banned to how it can be used responsibly to improve teaching and learning. This was the key message of a first-of-its-kind pane»»»

Schools have finalised class schedules, student distribution, textbooks and educational supplies, while orientation sessions have been held for new employees on ministry policies and regulations. Administrative and teaching staff began work on August 23 to complete preparations and ready school fac»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Anaam Factory for Animal Production has announced a 30 percent year-on-year growth in total sales during the first half of 2026, compared with the same period last year, highlighting the continued expansion of the factory’s operations and its growing presence in Qatar’s»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) celebrates another major milestone with eight Institute-supported films selected for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, reaffirming its commitment to championing independent filmmakers and bringing distinctive voices from the Arab world »»»

Tribune News Network Doha With two decades of great pizza, memorable moments and countless shared meals, Papa Johns Qatar is celebrating its 20th anniversary with something special. To mark this important milestone, Papa Johns Qatar is introducing its all-new Pan Pizza, bringing a bold and indulgen»»»

Tribune News Network Doha “They are annihilating the Rohingya race. If we can gather evidence of these killings along with the exact locations, we can show the world what is happening,” said an unnamed citizen journalist who captured rare footage from the civil war in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. Using»»»

QNA Doha President of Pre-University Education (PUE) at Qatar Foundation (QF) Abeer Al Khalifa has affirmed that PUE schools and education centres are fully ready for the 2026–2027 academic year. She told Qatar News Agency (QNA) that preparations for the new academic year were carried out through a»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha School gates across Qatar open today, Sunday, August 30, as students begin the 2026–2027 academic year, marking a new chapter in the country’s continuing effort to prepare young people for a rapidly changing future while keeping human values, national identity and wellbeing a»»»

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi on Saturday received a telephone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Syria Asaad Al Shaibani. They discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries and the»»»

A federal judge in California ruled that it was unconstitutional for State Secretary Marco Rubio to use immigration law to deport students for their opinions on Israel's war in Gaza. File Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo Aug. 29 (UPI) -- A federal judge in California on Friday ruled that t»»»

After six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard core of military generals and clerics long entrenched in the ruling theocracy. They are ready for a potentially long confrontation with the US and determined to prevent any unrest at home. It’s a far cry from US President Donald»»»

Nearly 3,000 people remained missing on Saturday, while 682 deaths had been confirmed after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescue operations remain risky as a lake formed upstream by the floods threatens to burst its banks. FRANCE 24's Shahzaib Wahlah reports.»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) reported a 4 percent year-on-year increase in profit after tax to 27.2 billion ringgit (6.76 billion U.S. dollars) for the first half of the year, in line with higher revenue, the firm said on Friday. Reve»»»

RABAT: Moroccan lawyers announced Friday no let-up in a long-running strike over judicial reforms that have left many litigants without legal representation in court. Members of Morocco’s Association of Bar Associations went on strike on June 15 in protest at the changes, which they say undermine t»»»

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: After six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard core of military generals and clerics long entrenched in the ruling theocracy. They are ready for a potentially long confrontation with the US and determined to prevent any unrest at home. It’s a far»»»

Tunis, August 29 (TAP) - Temperatures above the seasonal average are expected nationwide in September–October–November (autumn 2026), said the National Institute of Meteorology (INM). In its seasonal forecast resport published on Saturday, the...»»»

Doha, Aug. 29 (SANA) Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held a telephone conversation on Saturday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to review the latest regional developments and diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing escalation and »»»

DAMASCUS: The initial three days of the 63rd Damascus International Fair, dedicated exclusively to business representatives, investors, and official delegations, concluded with the signing of multiple agreements and memoranda of understanding spanning trade, industrial, and investment sectors. In t»»»

DUBAI: Newly promoted Diriyah on Saturday night claimed a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Al-Ettifaq to secure seven points from their first four Saudi Pro League matches and sit fifth in the 2026-27 table. Meanwhile Jeddah giants Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli both struggled away from home on the night, resp»»»

Cairo: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, stressed the importance of intensifying efforts to achieve de-escalation in the region and restore the diplomatic track between Iran and the United States. This was in a phone call on Saturday, dur»»»

Gabriel Perez was ordered to return $107,529 in unlawful trading, earned on the platform Kalshi, and pay a monetary penalty of $65,000. He was fined for using his knowledge of President Donald Trump's speeches to place bets. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo Aug. 29 (UPI) -- A former White Hous»»»

CrimeSomaliaTurkish, Somali forces free pirate-seized vessel in SomaliaAkanksha Saxena with AP, AFPTurkish and Somali forces have freed the MV LUTUF after pirates hijacked the vessel off the coast of Somalia. The 10-day operation killed 14 alleged pirates and destroyed four boats used by the attack»»»

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur’s initially improved ‌performance against Newcastle United gave way once again to familiar failings in Saturday’s limp 2-0 loss, leaving coach Roberto De Zerbi’s attempt to establish a connection ​with their fans in tatters. After a dreadful display at Brentford last weeke»»»

LONDON: The UAE central bank said on Saturday it would conduct an “urgent examination” of transactions by Banque Misr branches in the Emirates. The statement came after the United States said it would cut off the UAE-based operations of the Egyptian bank from US financial institutions. The US Treas»»»

Pretoria: South Africa announced that it had submitted a substantial dossier to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over Israel's non-compliance with the Court's orders on provisional measures, highlighting what it described as worrisome developments surrounding the implementation of the legal»»»

Prime Minister’s Office has weighed in on the growing dispute surrounding Tirana’s municipal leadership, after Mayor Erion Veliaj moved to dismiss Anuela Ristani from her position as acting mayor. Manjola Hasa, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office’s Agency for Media and Information, told to»»»

Paris: Failure to approve a national budget before the upcoming presidential election could plunge France into a state of political and financial uncertainty, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu warned Saturday. Lecornu added that this situation comes amid what he termed major international turmoil an»»»

DAMASCUS: Inside the Ministry of Interior pavilion at the 63rd Damascus International Fair, cell doors, heavy padlocks, worn clothing and implements of torture stand as grim testaments to decades of enforced disappearance and systematic abuse. Held under the title “When Walls Speak,” the exhibition»»»

The Department of Homeland Security said Milo Yiannopoulos, a British citizen, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at the New Orleans International Airport on Friday. He was deported to the United Kingdom that same day. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 29»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE reviewed the issued statement of yesterday by the U.S. authorities regarding Proposal of Special Measure Regarding Banque Misr UAE branches, as a Financial Institution Operating Outside of the United States of Primary Money Laundering Concern. The Central Bank»»»

Damascus, Aug. 29 (SANA) Syria is seeking a greater role in regional and international supply chains by reviving its free zones, upgrading transport links and simplifying investment procedures, Abdul Razzaq Qantar, investment director at the General Establishment for Free Zones, told SANA on Saturd»»»

Damascus, Aug. 29 (SANA) The initial three days of the 63rd Damascus International Fair, dedicated exclusively to business representatives, investors, and official delegations, concluded with the signing of multiple agreements and memoranda of understanding spanning trade, industrial, and investmen»»»

Bidur, Nepal: Rescuers in Nepal and China on Saturday battled to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing entire villages. Figures from both countries put the number of missing close to 3,000, with 68»»»

Washington: Besides a social media post from President Donald Trump, the White House has said little about what he is calling “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY” in Venezuela. Trump said the agreement announced Friday night would give the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, »»»

Israeli political analyst Alon Ben-David said that the military realizes the coalition leaders’ intention to ignite a new conflict prior to the elections, whether in the West Bank or in Gaza, asking: What will the Chief of Staff and the generals do when assigned to fight a war where the true securi»»»

BEIRUT: From a Roman temple to ancient olive presses, Lebanon keeps turning up archaeological treasures even as the latest Israel-Hezbollah war has caused excavations to grind to a halt at precious heritage sites in the country’s south. Important discoveries in recent years include the remains of c»»»