Italian garbagemen help recover lost 1 mln euro lottery ticket
Rome: A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from the trash in Italy after the frantic winner called on garbagemen to help her retrieve it, the waste management company told AFP. The instant win ticket was "miraculously still in one piece" after garbage workers combed through mounds of tra»»»
Sidra Medicine launches Women's Private Home Visits: Midwifery Care program
Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has launched its Women's Private Home Visits: Midwifery Care program, a new private service that extends expert postnatal care beyond the hospital. The program provides eligible mothers and newborns with personalized care from experienced m»»»
Nearly 160 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossing
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France: Migrants wrapped in red blankets stepped off a rescue ship in France on Tuesday, an AFP reporter said, after French and British authorities saved 157 people whose boat caught fire as they tried to cross the Channel. It was one of the largest rescue operations reported sinc»»»
Polish waste management company Zeme, plans PLN 200 mln for acquisitions
Polish industrial waste management scaleup Zeme plans to spend more than PLN 200 mln on acquisitions over the next few years, following two completed deals. It aims to sign another Polish transaction by the end of 2026 and enter Brazil through an acquisition in early 2027. Zeme combines waste colle»»»
Listed companies 2026-H1 revenue rises 4.2%
Tunis, Aug. 4 (TAP) – Activity indicators for listed companies during the first half of 2026 showed a 4.2% increase in total revenue compared with the same period last year, reaching TND 12.7 billion, up from TND 12.2 billion, the Tunis Stock...»»»
White House hosting AI leaders to discuss evaluation framework - UPI.com
President Donald Trump gives remarks on AI Infrastructure as Larry Ellison, Chief technology officer of Oracle, Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank Corp, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI look on in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington D.C., on Jan. 21. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License »»»
157 migrants rescued in the Channel after boat catches fire, capsizes - UPI.com
The shipwreck comes a day after U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would be "relentless" in combatting small boats crossing the Channel. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Aug. 4 (UPI) -- More than 150 migrants were rescued after their boat caught fire and capsized while crossing the »»»
Weather update: UAE summer heat crosses 50°C as thunderstorms, heavy rain hit parts of the country
The UAE recorded its highest temperature of the summer so far on Tuesday, with the mercury touching 50.1°C in Owtaid, in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region, at 2:15pm local time, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The reading topped the country's list of hot spots for the day, followe»»»
Arson suspect arrested as US northwest battles wildfires
Spokane, United States: Emergency crews on Tuesday were racing to contain flames in the US Northwest, where a man was arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the largest of the fires that have displaced tens of thousands. Wildfires supercharged by drought and intense heat have torn throug»»»
Two migrants rescued after 15-day drift off Spain: authorities
MADRID: Two migrants were rescued Tuesday after spending two weeks adrift in the Mediterranean while trying to reach Spain’s Balearic Islands, authorities said, adding they were searching for 17 others who survivors said had been aboard the boat. The two north African men were rescued at around 3:0»»»
Vucic: It is important that we have good relations with Croatia, but not in way they imagine them
BUGOJNO - For Serbia, it is important to have peace and good relations with Croatia, but not in the way the Croats imagine them, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday. "I think it is important that we have peace and good relations with Croatia, but not in the way they imagine those rel»»»
How garbagemen helped recover a €1 million lottery ticket from the trash in Italy
Rome: A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from the trash in Italy after the frantic winner called on garbagemen to help her retrieve it, the waste management company told AFP. The instant win ticket was "miraculously still in one piece" after garbage workers combed through mounds of tra»»»
From Polyarny to Sevastopol
A 45-year-old artillery boat that once led the Navy Day parade in Polyarny on the Kola Peninsula has been transferred to Crimea, the Ukrainian peninsula temporarily occupied by Russia. For several years, the 22-metre-long artillery boat AK-388 led the annual Navy Day parade in the Northern Fleet ba»»»
Six years after Beirut port blast, victims’ families say ‘wound has not healed’
Beirut: Families of victims of the Beirut port explosion gathered on Tuesday demanding answers and accountability on the sixth anniversary of the catastrophe, in a country long plagued by official impunity. “Until now, we haven’t gotten justice. There has been no accountability and nobody has been »»»
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi appoints Valerie Hillings as inaugural museum director
DUBAI: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has appointed Valerie Hillings as the inaugural director of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, marking a major milestone in the development of the highly anticipated cultural institution. Located within Saadiyat Cultural District, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is »»»
US has used ‘virtually all’ of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: The US Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data, raising concerns about the military’s readiness for future conflicts. The missiles are principally the Ar»»»
Putin Holds Phone Talks With President of Brazil - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. "At the initiative of the Brazilian side, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Brazilian President Luiz In»»»
Palestinians hold mass funeral for 112 bodies finally recovered from a 2023 Gaza strike
Deir Al Balah: Palestinians gathered on Tuesday for a mass funeral of more than 100 bodies finally recovered from a deadly Israeli strike in Gaza in 2023. More than 300 people were killed on Nov. 22, 2023, weeks into the war with Hamas, when warplanes flattened a residential block in Gaza City’s Sa»»»
Qatar affirms continuation of efforts to facilitate communication between Washington and Tehran
DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar, the Sultanate of Oman, and Pakistan are exerting continuous efforts to facilitate communication between Iran and the United Stat»»»
Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes kill at least 5 in each country
MOSCOW: Ukrainian drone attacks in the region around Moscow killed five people, local officials said Tuesday, while authorities in Ukraine said Russian aerial strikes there also caused at least five civilian deaths. Since Russia’s invasion more than four years ago, Ukraine has developed long-range »»»
Infantino gets backing from leading African football administrators
CAPE TOWN: Leading African football administrators have sent messages of support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he looks to the continent’s 54 members for backing in a bid to keep his job. Five of the continent’s influential football leaders have issued statements that offer Infant»»»
Mini op-ed: Middle East museums are compelling platforms for dialogue
DOHA: For much of the modern era, museums were defined by a singular mission: to collect, classify, and determine what was worthy of preservation. Over time, institutions such as the Louvre, the British Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art drew their authority from the weight of their collect»»»
When is Ramadan 2027? The expected date, moon sighting and Eid explained
Unlike fixed dates such as Christmas or New Year's Day, Ramadan never arrives on the same day twice. Governed by the Islamic lunar calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar, the holy month shifts around 10 to 11 days earlier each year, allowing Muslims to experience fasting in every season over t»»»
High Committee for Administrative and Financial Control trains state inspectors and auditors in artificial intelligence
Tunis, August 4, 2026 (TAP) – The High Committee for Administrative and Financial Control (HCCAF), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has trained state inspectors and financial controllers in the use of artificial...»»»
Russian Forces Continue to Strike Ports, Sea Vessels, Port Infrastructure in Ukraine - MoD
The Russian Armed Forces continue to strike ports, sea vessels, and port infrastructure in Ukraine that are used in the interests of the Ukrainian forces, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Tuesday. "The Russian Armed Forces continue to strike ports, sea vessels, and port infrastructure in»»»
Two Saudi Red Sea resorts earn first global certification for protecting natural night skies
RIYADH: Two Red Sea Global resorts have become the first in the world to earn a new certification recognizing hospitality destinations that protect natural night skies, marking a milestone in Saudi Arabia’s efforts to advance regenerative tourism and sustainable hospitality. Desert Rock and Nujuma,»»»
Democrats Abdul El-Sayed, Rep. Haley Stevens face off in Michigan Senate primary - UPI.com
1 of 3 | The Democratic primary for Michigan’s Senate seat between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens is just one of Tuesday’s key races to watch. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The Democratic primary for Michigan's Senate seat between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley»»»
Constitutional Court Agrees to Hear Three Challenges to Budget Laws
The Constitutional Court decided to proceed in substance with three constitutional challenges related to the 2026 State Budget Act and the 2026 Public Social Insurance Budget Act, the court's press office reported on Tuesday. The claims were filed by the GERB-UDF coalition and the Continue the Chan»»»
Local rain, thunderstorms possible in Qatar on Wednesday: QMD
Doha: Qatar is expected to see the formation of local clouds with a chance of rainfall and isolated thunderstorms on Wednesday, while temperatures are forecast to remain hot to very hot across the country, the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) said. The department said the weather will be misty to»»»
Qatar Airways reconnects Doha and Philadelphia with launch of daily non-stop flight
DOHA: Qatar Airways has reconnected Doha and Philadelphia with the launch of a daily non-stop flight between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), its 14th destination in North America, which resumed on August 1. Qatar Airways returns to the route with the »»»
Saudi deputy FM meets Bangladeshi leadership ahead of PM’s first Riyadh trip
DHAKA: Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji met Bangladesh’s top leadership in Dhaka on Tuesday amid preparations for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s upcoming visit to Riyadh. El-Khereiji arrived in the Bangladeshi capital on a two-day trip and met Foreign Minister Khalil»»»
Saudi aid agency chief meets Syrian envoy in Riyadh to discuss relief efforts
RIYADH: Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, supervisor general of Saudi Arabia's aid agency KSrelief, recently met with Charge d’Affaires of the Syrian Embassy in Saudi Arabia Mohsen Mahbash. During the meeting at the agency’s headquarters in Riyadh, they reviewed humanitarian and relief issues of mutual inte»»»
Dubai correctional system earns Global Eagle Award from ACA
Dubai's correctional and penal institutions have received the Global Eagle Award, a prestigious distinction given by the American Correctional Association (ACA), after its facilities met the organisation's accreditation standards in full. Dubai Police said the emirate is the first in the region, an»»»
Nearly 108,000kg of fresh dates sold at Souq Waqif festival
DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality revealed that nearly 108,000 kilograms of fresh dates (Ruttab) were sold during the first nine days of the 11th Local Fresh Dates Festival.The festival is being organized in collaboration between the Ministry and Souq Waqif Management. In a statement on Tuesday, t»»»
Gaza residents killed in 2023 airstrike laid to rest in mass funeral
CAIRO: A mass funeral was held Tuesday in Gaza City for more than 100 Palestinians whose bodies were recovered nearly three years after Israeli warplanes flattened a residential block. Hundreds gathered as the bodies, wrapped in Palestinian flags, were laid in rows near the destroyed buildings befo»»»
Strike by Argentina’s maritime workers prevents ships from entering and leaving grains ports
BUENOS AIRES: A strike by maritime workers is preventing ships from entering and leaving Argentina’s grains ports, the country’s exporter’s and processing chamber CIARA-CEC said on Tuesday, disrupting commercial activity at a major hub for the country’s agricultural exports. Argentina is »»»
Syria’s national carrier adds Moscow, Amsterdam, Madinah flights
LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic’s national carrier is reopening flight routes to Europe, Russia and Saudi Arabia within weeks of one another, part of a broader effort to rebuild an aviation sector battered by years of war. Syrian Airlines is adding new and resumed service to Amsterdam, Moscow and »»»
Gaza residents killed in 2023 airstrike laid to rest in mass funeral
CAIRO: A mass funeral was held Tuesday in Gaza City for more than 100 Palestinians whose bodies were recovered nearly three years after Israeli warplanes flattened a residential block.Hundreds gathered as the bodies, wrapped in Palestinian flags, were laid in rows near the destroyed buildings befor»»»
What UAE residents need to know today: US-Iran talks, flight updates and travel advisories this evening
Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran standoff picked up pace on Tuesday, even as a fresh incident in the Strait of Hormuz kept nerves on edge. For UAE residents, flights at the country's main hubs are running largely as normal, though several regional routes remain cancelled. Here's a quick rundow»»»
PM Radev: Fight Against Illicit Drugs Remains Government Priority
Prime Minister Rumen Radev wrote on Facebook on Tuesday that the fight against the production and trafficking of narcotics will remain one of the government's top priorities. The Prime Minister congratulated the Ministry of Interior on uncovering a fentanyl laboratory in Sofia that was supplying th»»»
Nearly 108,000kg of fresh dates sold at Souq Waqif Festival
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality revealed that nearly 108,000 kilograms of fresh dates (Ruttab) were sold during the first nine days of the 11th Local Fresh Dates Festival. The festival is being organized in collaboration between the Ministry and Souq Waqif Management. In a statement Tuesd»»»
MoECC launches 'smart observer' project to monitor environmental changes, collect data
DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has launched the 'smart observer' project. In a statement on Tuesday, the ministry pointed out that the project consists of deploying a remotely operated boat equipped with advanced systems to monitor environmental changes and collect dat»»»
Hezbollah Threatens to Take Action Against Supporters of Dialogue With Israel
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Lebanese movement Hezbollah will oppose those who join the Israeli project and take steps against the Shiite resistance, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said on Tuesday. "We will stand up to those who join the Israeli project and carry out its actions against the resistan»»»
Former PM Orbán's spin doctor Árpád Habony left Hungary?
Árpád Habony never held a formal position in Viktor Orbán’s governments, but he was widely regarded as the chief architect of the prime minister’s communications machine and one of the key figures behind the Orbán era’s propaganda network. He was also credited with importing the political tactics o»»»
Qatar Precision Health Institute partners with Qatar National Library to open-source ‘Genome Heroes’ educational materials globally
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Precision Health Institute (QPHI), a national center for research and implementation under Qatar Foundation (QF), has announced a strategic partnership with Qatar National Library (QNL) to make its specialized educational materials for the Genome Heroes collection available t»»»
Syria, UAE re-establish joint Business Council to boost economic cooperation
Abu Dhabi, August 4 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar said Tuesday that restructuring the Syrian-UAE Business Council would support expanded economic cooperation and investment partnerships between Syria and the United Arab Emirates. The Ministry of Economy and »»»
Twenty Illegal Migrants Detained near Ropotamo River
Twenty illegal migrants and the driver of the minibus in which they were being transported were detained on Tuesday in the area of the Ropotamo River in a specialised operation carried out by officers from the Border Police Regional Directorate in Burgas, the Border Police General Directorate annou»»»
Spain says Schengen zone not 'compromised' in Ceuta migrant influx
Madrid: Last week's surge of irregular migrants into Spain's north African territory of Ceuta did not "compromise" Europe's visa-free Schengen travel zone, the Spanish interior minister said on Tuesday. Fernando Grande-Marlaska added that Spain had already returned to Morocco 70,000 of the 72,000 m»»»
US trade gap narrows in June but misses expectations
Washington: The US trade deficit narrowed slightly in June, government data showed on Tuesday, with both imports and exports contracting over the month before. The overall trade gap came in at $73.3 billion, down 5.6 percent from May on the back of a bigger decrease in imports than exports. The dat»»»
Lazarevic meets with Zimbabwe's Murwira
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Internal and External Trade Jagoda Lazarevic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira. Lazarevic said the two countries maintained traditionally good ties and that the goal was to advance their economi»»»