Syria offers condolences to Pakistan over tragic hospital fire in Islamabad
Damascus, Aug. 26 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan following the tragic fire that broke out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad, killing several newbo»»»
Three new public parks opened in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality opened three new public parks in Al Wakrah and Al Wukair as part of its efforts to expand green spaces, improve quality of life and provide sustainable recreational facilities for residents. The new facilities include Al Mashmoum Park and Al Khuzama Park in»»»
Qatar welcomes SDF's integration in Syrian military institutions
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar welcomed the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the military institutions of the Syrian Arab Republic. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described this development as an important step towards consolidating civil peace, strengthening security and st»»»
Onam 2026 UAE: Kerala expats celebrate with joy and tradition
1/12Employees of a facilities management company in Dubai during their Onam celebrations at office. Supplied 2/12Rahul K C, Niyaan Zane Rahul, Nivya Raj, Anu Lakshmi, Priyanka K P and Nivin Raj celebrate Onam with family in Mirdif, Dubai.Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News3/12A group of healthcare employees in »»»
Syrian-Turkish talks on bootstring economic cooperation
Damascus, Aug.26 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry, Nidal al-Shaar, held talks with Turkish Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat and his accompanying delegation in Damascus on Wednesday on ways to enhance cooperation in the economic and industrial sectors, increase bilateral trade, facilitate »»»
LuLu kicks off ‘biggest’ 50% sale event in Saudi Arabia
LuLu Hypermarket has launched its much-anticipated flat 50 percent off sale across all its stores in Saudi Arabia. Running from Aug. 26 to 29, the event promises shoppers across the Kingdom a chance to stock up on everyday essentials and lifestyle picks alike, all at half the price. The campaign ha»»»
Meta reaches $16.7 billion settlement in social media addiction case - UPI.com
Meta will pay $16.7 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 state attorneys general over the mental health risks posed to children by its social media platforms. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Meta will pay $16.7 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 state atto»»»
Trump reportedly sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress
US President Donald Trump has reportedly submitted a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia for congressional review and renewed demands that Riyadh normalize relations with Israel as part of the deal. According to US media outlets, citing unnamed administration and congressional »»»
Rochdale grooming gang retrial begins in Manchester
The trial of six members of a Pakistani ‘grooming gang’ has quietly restarted in Manchester. The retrial hasn’t made the headlines, and looking at the sordid details of the case, it’s clear the British establishment wants to keep it that way. The six suspects were alleged members of the Rochdale gr»»»
Flight attendant wins landmark breast cancer ruling in France
A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease, a first for the country's aviation industry, her lawyer and a trade union said. The ruling -- which recognised that Sophie Lainault, a former flight attendant for Air France, had frequently»»»
Nafti to participate Thursday in extraordinary meeting of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers
Tunis, August 26 (TAP) — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti will participate Thursday in Jeddah in an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the member states of the Organisation of...»»»
UGTT Secretary-General, Lawyers’ Bar President discuss economic and social issues
TUNIS, August 26 (TAP) — Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) Secretary-General Salah Eddine Selmi met Wednesday with President of the Tunisian Order of Lawyers Boubaker Ben Thabet to discuss the overall situation in the country, with a particular...»»»
When heat becomes a cost item: How thin coatings are changing energy-efficiency practices in Saudi Arabia
A rooftop water tank, an oil storage tank and a pipeline may appear to be entirely different engineering assets, but under the Saudi sun they face a common problem. Metal and concrete absorb significant amounts of heat, surfaces overheat, and owners are forced either to spend more energy on cooling»»»
US Treasury Authorizes Imports of Certain Russian Diamonds Until September 1, 2027
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of the Treasury has issued a Russia-related general license authorizing transactions related to imports of certain categories of diamonds, the department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said on Wednesday. "... all transactions prohibited by the det»»»
Russian Baltic Fleet Practices Repelling Air Raid on Naval Base
KALININGRAD, Russia (Sputnik) - The Russian Baltic Fleet forces have carried out air defense tactical drills to repel a mock enemy air raid, with all crews of ships based at the Russian Navy base in Baltiysk completing their assigned training tasks, the fleet's press service said on Wednesday. "An »»»
Cuba Strongly Condemns US Decision to Extend Economic Embargo - Foreign Minister
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Cuba denounces a decision by the United States to extend for another year its economic embargo against the island, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has said. Washington has enforced an economic embargo against Cuba for nearly 66 years. Cuban authorities consider the sanctions»»»
Lebanese Military Source Claims Israel Used White Phosphorus in Country's South
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The Israeli army used white phosphorus munitions in southern Lebanon, leading to large fires and damage to agricultural and forest lands, a Lebanese military field source told Sputnik on Wednesday. "On Wednesday, the Israeli army shelled the outskirts of the Bani Hayyan settlemen»»»
Netanyahu Claims Reaching Agreement With Iran Impossible
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that reaching a "good" agreement with Iran's authorities is impossible. A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been agreed upon, including freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistani military s»»»
Nafti to attend Extraordinary Session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers
Tunis, Aug. 26 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti will attend Thursday in Djeddah the 23rd Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation...»»»
Barcelona holding out hope for Alvarez as Atletico resist sale
Barcelona: Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes, club president Joan Laporta said Wednesday, but Atletico Madrid continue to resist attempts to prise away the Argentina forward. Barca coach Hansi Flick acknowledged that the club could end the summer w»»»
Edi Rama to Meet Political Leaders and Ministers on Friday
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is expected to convene the country’s regional political leaders and government ministers on Friday, August 28, sources confirmed for albaniandailynews.com The meeting is scheduled to take place at the headquarters of the Socialist Party at 5:30 p.m. The gathering co»»»
3 Secret Service employees put on leave during misconduct probe - UPI.com
Three Secret Service staff members were put on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct." File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Three Secret Service employees have been put on administrative leave during an investigation into "potential misconduct," the »»»
US-Iran war latest: Hormuz tensions, Trump comments and UAE flight updates
Dubai: Six months into the war between Iran and the United States and Israel, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain a major concern, with shipping restrictions, economic pressure and disruptions to regional air travel continuing to shape the latest developments. The conflict began on February»»»
Al Janoub Arena opening with Qatar-China game launches countdown to FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027
DOHA: Combining sporting legacy with sustainability, Al Janoub Arena will officially open its doors on Thursday by hosting the highly anticipated clash between the Qatar national team and China in Window 4 of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. The game carries specia»»»
‘Point of no return’ if Israel-Hamas truce fails: US envoy to Gaza board
USA: The high representative for Gaza in US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace warned Wednesday of a “point of no return” if the Israel-Hamas ceasefire breaks down. A resumption of fighting in Gaza would mean “no roadmap to return to, there will be no administration to deploy, and there will b»»»
95 killed in floods: Video captures Nepal-Tibet flood horror in seconds
Dubai: At least 95 people have died and nearly 400 travellers are reported missing after devastating flash floods swept through Nepal’s Himalayan border region with Tibet on Wednesday, destroying villages, roads and infrastructure and triggering a major rescue operation. Among those unaccounted for»»»
Murmansk presents contributions to drone war
A company based in the premises of an abandoned shipyard near downtown Murmansk says it has started production of "a new generation of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs)." Russia is not typically known for its development of new technology, and the far northern Murmansk region is, by most people, see»»»
Over 36,000 People Across Bulgaria Affected by Water Supply Restrictions in End-August
Despite the drought, high temperatures and falling water levels in the Danube, 36,610 people in Bulgaria were subject to water restrictions between August 17 and 23, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works (MRDPW) said, citing data from water and sewerage operators. The figure is more»»»
Bill Gates warns world unprepared for AI upheaval
Washington: Bill Gates warned Wednesday that the world is dangerously unprepared for the upheaval brought by artificial intelligence, with the technology destroying jobs and threatening human connection, especially for young people. In a nearly 6,000-word essay published on his blog, the Microsoft »»»
Irish envoy to translate ‘historic goodwill’ into strong Saudi partnership
RIYADH: Ireland’s new ambassador to Saudi Arabia has hailed his country’s “very strong” relations with the Kingdom as he pledged to transform historic goodwill into a strong diplomatic, economic, technological and cultural partnership. In an exclusive interview with Arab News, Irish Ambassador Mich»»»
MoECC, IUCN address requirements for Khor Al Adaid Reserve's World Heritage List inscription
DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has held a series of meetings with a delegation from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) during the delegation's visit to the State of Qatar from August 23 to 26. This is part of efforts related to the Khor Al Adaid »»»
Dubai shared housing law takes effect with fines reaching Dh1 million
Dubai's new law regulating shared housing took effect on Wednesday, introducing mandatory permits and penalties of up to Dh1 million for repeat violations as the emirate moves to curb illegal and unregulated accommodation. Law No. 4 of 2026, issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makt»»»
Parliamentary Groups Set Out Priorities, Draw Political Battle Lines for New Session
Parliamentary groups outlined their priorities for the new plenary session on Wednesday, the National Assembly's first regular sitting after the summer recess, with the ruling Progressive Bulgaria pledging to advance the Government's programme and opposition formations criticizing its record after »»»
Annual core inflation climbed by 3.3% in July - UPI.com
Spending on gasoline and energy goods fell by $14 billion in July, the largest decline in spending to either a goods or services category in the Bureau of Economic Analysis' monthly personal consumption expenditures report. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Core persona»»»
Nine People Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Bus in Lugansk People's Republic
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nine people were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on a bus in the Lugansk People's Republic, the region's head Leonid Pasechnik said on Wednesday. "The horrific attack left eight people dead on the spot. A 20-year-old woman was rushed to intensive care. Doctors fought for her l»»»
Saudi Arabia expands specialized schools with Media Gifted Academy in Madinah
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is expanding its specialized public education model into the media sector, with the Ministries of Education and Media opening registration on Wednesday for a new Media Gifted Students School in Madinah. The initiative targets first-year secondary school students and aims to ide»»»
Watch: Indian expats from Kerala celebrate Onam at office, in desert and skies
Dubai: From pookkalams (floral carpets) and Thirvuathira dance at offices to a horseback ride in the desert and an Onasadhya served 35,000 feet in the air, Indian expats from Kerala in the UAE marked Onam 2026 in style, with colleagues from multiple nationalities joining in the celebrations. This y»»»
Riding the wind — how kitesurfing is transforming Makkah’s Al-Shuaiba coast
MAKKAH: Every weekend along the shores of Al-Shuaiba, vivid modern canopy kites catch the thermal winds of the Red Sea, carving sharp arcs across the skyline. Below them, young athletes skim turquoise waters on specialized boards, executing high-speed maneuvers and gravity-defying jumps. Once a qui»»»
Israeli occupation forces raid the towns of Nabi Elias and Azbat Al-Tabib east of Qalqilya in the occupied West Bank, while Israeli police raid Sinjil, north of Ramallah: reports - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces raid the towns of Nabi Elias and Azbat Al-Tabib east of Qalqilya in the occupied West Bank, while Israeli police »»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in green at 11,259
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Wednesday, gaining 28.29 points, or 0.25 percent, to close at 11,259.90. The total trading turnover on the benchmark index was SR5.71 billion ($1.52 billion), as 166 stocks advanced, while 90 retreated. The MSCI Tadawul Index also increased, ri»»»
Qatar welcomes SDF's integration into Syrian military institutions
DOHA: The State of Qatar welcomed the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the military institutions of the Syrian Arab Republic. In its statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described this development as an important step towards consolidating civil peace, stren»»»
Presidential Decrees Appoint Military Police Director, Air Force and Navy Chiefs of Staff
Presidential decrees appointing Colonel Hristiyan Hristov to head the Military Police Service and Colonel Lyudmil Valkov as Air Force Chief of Staff were published on Wednesday. They appeared in an extraordinary issue of the State Gazette. Hristov’s appointment will take effect on September 19, 202»»»
German airport worker dies of malaria from mosquito carried on plane
Frankfurt, Germany: A worker at Germany's Frankfurt airport has died after contracting malaria from a mosquito thought to have arrived on a plane, an airport spokesman said Wednesday. "We unfortunately have to confirm a death resulting from infection," the spokesman said, adding that he offered the»»»
Heatwave continues to grip Tunisia
Tunis, Aug. 26 (TAP)- Temperatures are forecast to peak between 42°C and 48°C on Wednesday in most regions along with siroco winds, the National Institute of Meteorology said in a weather tracking bulletin.Thus, except for Kasserine with...»»»
Qatif almonds add seasonal flavor to Eastern Province markets
RIYADH: A variety of Qatif almonds, a local seasonal fruit, have begun filling markets during the harvest season in a range of colors as heat and humidity accelerate ripening, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The call of vendors has become more prominent in central markets and fruit an»»»
Postecoglou rubber-stamps his arrival in Saudi Pro League after spectacular victory over Al-Ettifaq
LONDON: Ange Postecoglou announced his arrival in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday night in one of the most dramatic games you will see anywhere in 2026. When the Australian substituted Cristiano Ronaldo at halftime with Al-Nassr two goals and one man down to Al-Ettifaq, it was not just the Portugue»»»
Dubai-Sharjah traffic: heavy congestion, crashes reported on E11 and E311
Dubai: Heavy congestion has been reported along several major routes linking Dubai and Sharjah, with the worst delays showing on Al Ittihad Road (E11) near the Sharjah border, according to Google Maps live traffic data. Red congestion markers on the map indicate significant slowdowns along E11 arou»»»
Cabinet commends significant achievements, continued gains in education sector
DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi sta»»»
Putin, Al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria ties, regional developments in phone call
LONDON: Syrian interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral relations and regional developments in a phone call on Wednesday, Syrian media reported. The leaders explored ways to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest and strengthen relations bet»»»
Growing Israeli Fears of an All-Out War in the West Bank: Report
The Israel Hayom Hebrew newspaper reported that political officials are concerned about a scenario in which the guns in the West Bank are turned against the Israeli occupation forces, with Palestinian Authority forces using their weapons against them. It can now be revealed that Prime Minister Benj»»»