The Panama Canal will limit daily vessel traffic from September 3, the Pnama Canal Authority said Thursday, as a severe drought fuelled by El Nino depletes water supplies needed to operate the vital trade route. The restrictions will reduce crossings from 36 ships a day to 34, and then to 32 from S»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan is introducing a new temporary ban on the export of ferrous metal scrap and waste, as well as ferrous metal ingots for remelting. According to the resolution, the ban will remain in effect for six months and will be applied in three days after the document ent»»»

South Korea’s presidential office on Friday called on North Korea to halt its “derogatory remarks” toward Seoul. The presidential Blue House is seen here in a June 2025 photo. File Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- South Korea's presidential Blue House on Friday called on North Korea to halt »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar to Kyiv, which signals a possible new chapter in relations between the two neighbouring countries. The invitation came in a letter marking Hungary’s national holiday on 20 August. The Ukrainian president sent a»»»

Dubai: Revenue leakage rarely begins with a major failure. More often, it starts quietly with a missed fee, an outdated pricing rule, a discount applied beyond approved terms, or a contract amendment that never reaches the billing system. The bank service is delivered, the customer relationship rem»»»

A summer of extreme heat has left many Tunisians short of water and electricity — and full of anger at the country's leadership. Protesters rallied in the capital Tunis on Thursday, many calling on President Kais Saied to leave power. Mobilized by a new opposition collective, the demonstrators plea»»»

Nearing the six-month mark of the Iran war and facing diminishing stockpiles of key weapons, the Trump administration is touting a crushing financial campaign against Tehran, promising an "economic D-Day" against a country that has so far withstood nearly five decades of punishing American sanction»»»

The world is increasingly turning to Brazil to explore for rare earth minerals that are crucial for technology and renewable energy. The country's large reserves are second only to China and have attracted investors, many of them with foreign support. An analysis by The Associated Press and Reporte»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has approved a new framework of review fees for higher education institutions and technical and vocational education and training providers, setting out how institutions will cover the costs of licensing and accreditation asses»»»

A teacher conducting a surprise inspection of students' school bags discovered an unloaded .357 Smith & Wesson Magnum revolver inside the bag of a 14-year-old student at a school in Pinamungajan, Cebu, on August 20. The firearm was found at about 3.50pm at Lut-od National High School in Barangay Lu»»»

The Russian aircraft that flew over Bulgaria could have collected intelligence on the country's defense infrastructure and may pass information of interest to Iran, former Defense Minister Todor Tagarev said. Further reading: Russian Il-76 Crosses Bulgaria on Way to Fight Serbian Fires (UPDATE»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has questioned why Prime Minister Rumen Radev held talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte over possible security threats if the Bulgarian government maintains that the country itself is not under threat from Iran. Further reading: Radev and Rutte Warn Any Attac»»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE Mixed Martial Arts National Team has claimed another podium as the competition for athletes aged 14–15 ended on the fourth day of the IMMAF Youth World Championships at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. More than 1,100 athletes from 55 countries are competing in the championship, wher»»»

Representatives of Kyrgyzstan performed successfully at the 46th World Quran Reciting Competition held in Saudi Arabia. Rasul kary Kasiev took third place in the seven-qiraat category, and Musa kary Mirbekov took third place in the 15-juz category. The participants returned to Kyrgyzstan today. The»»»

Japanese Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi announces Friday in a Tokyo press conference that the death sentence of death-row inmate Sunao Takami had been carried out. Sunao Takami, a 58-year-old death-row inmate who was convicted of killing five people in an arson attack at a pachinko parlor in Os»»»

Dubai: Long before Michelangelo “Mico” McIver sat behind a drum kit, he was making music out of almost anything he could find. He would tap on pots, pillows, tables, and other household objects to create his own rhythms. Born and raised in Dubai, the British-Filipino seven-year-old seemed to find a»»»

El Nino is gathering strength across the tropical Pacific, raising fears of an extraordinary period of extreme weather that could bring drought to some parts of the world, torrential rain to others and push global temperatures to new highs. Scientists say the 2026 event could become one of the stro»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Airport is preparing to handle about 3.7 million passengers during a peak travel period as residents return from summer holidays. Majed Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai Airports, told the newspaper that average daily passenger traffic is expected to reach about »»»

Washington has extended until September 19 the deadline for Russian oil giant Lukoil to complete the sale of its foreign assets, giving potential buyers additional time to finalize transactions. The extension was announced by the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Und»»»

The output of Unit 5 at Bulgaria’s Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant is being reduced by about 120 megawatts because of the critically low level of the Danube River. The measure has been introduced as a precaution to ensure the safe operation of the power unit amid an ongoing and unprecedented decline i»»»

WESTFIELD: Majesticks Golf Club set the pace on both the team and individual leaderboards in Round 1 of the LIV Golf Indianapolis 2026 Championships. Their best round since 2022 puts them in prime position to take the team’s first LIV Golf victory in the 2026 season finale at The Club at Chatham Hi»»»

DUBAI: Iranian ​parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said ‌Iran ‌must ​plan ‌to ⁠overcome ​the “unjust sanctions,” ⁠after US Treasury Secretary ⁠Scott ‌Bessent announced ‌what ​he described ‌as ‌the toughest sanctions ‌ever imposed on Iran, according ⁠to ⁠Qalibaf’s channel on Telegram. The US »»»

WASHINGTON: US First Lady Melania Trump poked fun Thursday at media speculation over her month away from the public eye and scrutiny over one of President Donald Trump’s close aides. “Good afternoon. I heard you missed me. Here I am,” Melania said with a chuckle as she opened an event in the White »»»

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Homs, Aug. 21 (SANA) Homs Governorate launched the Al-Naser Boulevard project in the city center, an integrated urban and investment development aimed at supporting construction and economic recovery. The launch was attended by Secretary-General of the Presidency Abdulrahman al-A’ma, Homs Governor »»»

DDB Romania has signed a new partnership with Tymbark, part of the Maspex Group, following a strategic pitch held at the beginning of this year. The partnership opens a new chapter in the brand’s digital communication, with a focus on developing its TikTok channel and promoting the Tymbark mascots »»»

Dubai: Travellers passing through Dubai International Airport this August can expect complimentary refreshments and treats, live music, personalised welcome signs and interactive activities as Dubai Airports rolls out a series of new experiences across Terminal 3. Get updated faster and for FREE: D»»»

Dubai: Maharashtra’s food safety drive is reaching school canteens, with schools in Mumbai removing fried snacks and aerated drinks and promoting healthier food choices for children. Schools run by the Archdiocesan Board of Education (ABE) have removed vada pav and samosas from their menus. They ha»»»

The Minister of Justice, Nikolay Naydenov, and the Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva are starting work on a new bill on children's justice, the two institutions announced on Friday. The bill aims to pave the way for a comprehensive reform of the legislation on antisocial behaviors of minors and juvenile»»»

The United States announced new sanctions Thursday against an alleged Hezbollah financing network, while highlighting the Lebanese armed group's close ties to Iran's Revolutionary Guards. Hezbollah's legal designation as a terrorist organization has been amended to note that it operates in "service»»»

Doha: Brazil powered past Mexico in an impressive all-around display yesterday as France, India, Pakistan and Bulgaria also won in straight sets on Day 2 of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha, Qatar, extending the run of sweeps to 10 matches. Brazil backed up that headlin»»»

Tickets for events of the VI World Nomad Games, which will take place from September 1 to 6, can be purchased online, while offline ticket sales will begin on August 27. To purchase an e-ticket, visit the official website of the National Electronic Ticketing System nebs.gov.kg, register, select an »»»

On Aug. 21, 2020, actor Lori Loughlin was sentenced to two months in federal prison and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, received five months for taking part in a college admissions scam. 1 of 8 | Lori Loughlin (L) and husband Mossimo Giannulli exit the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Cour»»»

Doha, Qatar: Gabriel Pereira’s first-half strike gave Al Rayyan a winning start as the Qatar Stars League season got underway, with the former champions edging debutants Lusail SC 1-0 at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. Qatar SC and Al Wakrah shared a 2-2 draw in the first match on the opening day »»»

A small plane slammed into a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter at an airport near Carlisle, killing the plane's pilot and injuring two state troopers in a violent collision that is now under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Newly-released video shows the moment t»»»

Film Master media Distribution LLC, a major force in independent theatrical film distribution, is bringing the magical animated adventure LUMIVIA to cinemas across the Middle East from 20 August 2026. From its Dubai base, Film Master LLC has grown into a powerhouse in the region’s theatrical distri»»»

A national commemoration of the 149th anniversary of the three-day Battle of Shipka will begin on Friday evening with a concert by the ensemble of the Bulgarian Armed Forces in Gabrovo, said the regional administration, which organizes the anniversary events. In a specially designated area, visitor»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the procedure for applying the conditional VAT assessment regime to imported goods. The changes were made to Resolution No. 93 of February 22, 2022, as part of a law aimed at reducing the tax burden on individuals and businesses. The rules also cla»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Eight people have been arrested in connection with a failed attempt to carry out an attack on a defense enterprise in the Moscow Region using 15 FPV drones, as part of a plan orchestrated by Ukraine, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday. In June 2026, the FSB»»»

Hungary is set to endure its hottest day of the week on Friday, with temperatures potentially reaching 38°C, while severe thunderstorms and torrential rain could hit several parts of the country. According to HungaroMet, temperatures will climb to between 31°C and 38°C during the hottest hours of F»»»

Dubai: More than eight in ten homes scheduled for completion in Dubai this year have already been sold, with villas recording a 95% absorption rate and several residential areas reaching 100%, according to a new market analysis from fäm Properties. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf»»»

Dubai: Around 70% of tenants at Dubai’s well-known Toyota building on Sheikh Zayed Road have already moved out, according to the building management, which said residents were not asked to vacate and were leaving following the disruption to electricity supply. Get updated faster and for FREE: Downl»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index closed this week down 3.38 percent, losing 338.27 points to reach 9,682 points compared with last week’s close. The decline was driven by negative performances across all sectors, led by the telecommunications sector, which fell by around 4.61 percent, fol»»»

Singapore, Aug. 21 (SANA) Oil prices edged lower Friday but remained on track for a second consecutive weekly gain as the U.S.-Iran war continued to disrupt Middle East supplies, Reuters reported. Brent crude futures fell 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $93.55 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WT»»»

On the celebration of the founding of the state, we commemorate the recognition that a country's future is shaped not only by its leaders but also by strong, lasting institutions, the President of the Republic said in his ceremonial address on Thursday evening. Speaking at length about public media»»»

MIAMI (AP): The family of a Miami restaurateur say they are “devastated and heartbroken” after he and six others were killed by a safari helicopter crash in a remote part of northern Kenya. A helicopter crashed Wednesday morning while flying from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area in S»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) yesterday reported a comprehensive overview of Qatar’s monetary and institutional developments, highlighting key achievements that strengthened the financial sector’s overall resilience and inclusiveness. In its 2025 Annual Report, the central bank reported that f»»»

Cairo: Their Excellencies Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade H E Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh and Egyptian Minister of Finance H E Ahmed Kouchouk said relations between their country and the Qatar have opened new horizons for bilateral cooperation, paving the way for long-term investments»»»

In June 2026, compared with May 2026, seasonally adjusted production in construction decreased by 1.3% in the euro area and by 1.0% in the EU, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In June 2026, compared with June 2025, production in construction »»»

The price of gold rose by 7.7% in a single week?marking its strongest week-on-week performance since March 2020?to over $4,400 per troy ounce, following months of significant market pressure, according to a specialized analysis released on Thursday.This represents an increase of approximately 9.7% »»»