The Pentagon has secretly hired conservative military veterans with a large social media following for undisclosed government roles, The Washington Post reported on Sunday. The influencers have promoted US War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s views while attacking critics of the Trump administration, the n»»»

Arab Finance: MSC has rerouted its Jade shipping service back through the Suez Canal and Bab Al Mandab, passing through King Abdullah Port in Rabigh, the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced. Such a move will shorten the shipping route, accelerate the delivery of goods and commodities to market»»»

In more than 20 years of closely following US politics, foreign policy, and the issue of Palestinian liberation, there has always been one clear message: Washington's ironclad commitment to Israel is unconditional. A rare topic that enjoyed bipartisan unity, US support for Israel has been so entren»»»

The investigation into the killing of a young woman in Sofia's Buxton district is continuing after a Ukrainian citizen was detained and charged with premeditated murder. The victim has been identified by Bulgarian media as an 18-year-old Japanese citizen who was in a relationship with the detained »»»

The opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games took place at the Bishkek Arena Stadium on August 31. According to the presidential administration, the event brought together over 2,300 athletes, coaches, and delegation members from 106 countries. The official program was preceded by performances»»»

EASA extends Gulf airspace warning to September 30 as airlines continue schedule changes Dubai: September is beginning with continued uncertainty for UAE air travellers, as airlines operate amid a volatile regional security situation, with several flights delayed or cancelled and international carr»»»

Bulgaria's tourism industry expects a weaker summer season, with the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association estimating that the number of tourists could be down by 5% to 7% and revenues by as much as 25% compared with last year. The industry attributes the decline to fewer flights and charter s»»»

The Central Election Commission (CEC) will hold its first regular briefing on preparations for and the conduct of the presidential and vice presidential elections scheduled for October 25, 2026, the CEC press office said. The briefing is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Tuesday. On August 13, the CEC adopt»»»

ATHENS: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun asked Greece on Monday for support in implementing a US-sponsored agreement with Israel, hours after Greece and Israel announced a multibillion-dollar arms deal. Israel and Lebanon launched direct talks aimed at ending hostilities after Iran-backed Hezbollah d»»»

DAMASCUS: Clashes with local armed groups in Syria’s Druze-majority province of Sweida left 10 government security personnel wounded, state media reported Tuesday. The unrest, which took place on Monday, came after two civilians were killed in similar clashes west of Sweida city, according to two l»»»

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov on the sidelines of the G20 meeting that agreements between Moscow and Washington were impossible until the Ukraine conflict was settled, Reuters reported citing an unnamed source. According to the same sources, the US»»»

The United States is strong enough to effectively counter any global challenge, including those emanating from China, US Vice President JD Vance said. "We are clearly strong enough to deal with threats around the world, including China," Vance said in an interview with Fox News. Vance emphasized th»»»

The 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) is officially underway on Russky Island in Vladivostok, running from September 1 to 4 with a packed agenda centered on Far East development. More than 5,000 participants from over 70 countries and territories are attending this year's forum, with prominent dele»»»

A woman randomly stabbed two people in New York City’s Times Square on Monday, killing one woman, and then was fatally shot by police, according to officials. The shooting happened just before 4:30 p.m. next to a New York Police Department substation, just outside One Times Square, the building tha»»»

LAS VEGAS: Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former Los Angeles gang member, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur. Thirty years after the rap legend’s death, the jury found Davis, 63, guilty of murder after just a few hours of deliberation. »»»

The US has stepped up purchases of Russian fertilizers despite broader Western restrictions on Moscow, with shipments rising by nearly a quarter in the first half of 2026, according to the Russia’s Export Center. Veronika Nikishina, the center’s head, told RIA Novosti on Monday that the overall dis»»»

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit is kicking off in Bishkek. Leaders from all 10 member states have arrived in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, with meetings taking place at the newly built Yrys Ordo Congress Hall. September 1 marks the main day of the summit, featuring a meeting of the »»»

The opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games was held in Bishkek yesterday, August 31. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all services involved, the event proceeded smoothly, with no public-order violations or other incidents reported, the Interior Ministry of Kyrgyzstan said. Law enforcemen»»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan went for a bike ride around Bishkek. He shared footage of the ride on his social media account. According to Pashinyan, the route covered 31 kilometers. Pashinyan arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit to participate in the high-level meeting in the SCO Plu»»»

US naturalisation of India-born convicted rapist Gurmeet Singh revoked Washington DC: The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York has revoked the naturalisation of India-born Gurmeet Singh, a convicted rapist who concealed a rape and kidnapping during the process of obtaining US citi»»»

Flood-hit Tarlac faces dual bridge crisis as search for three continues MANILA: One person has been confirmed dead on Tuesday (Sept. 1) and three others remain missing after a car plunged into the swollen Tarlac River when a portion of Agana Bridge collapsed during heavy monsoon rains on Saturday (»»»

The most important task of a school is for students to learn to think — and to think critically — as well as possible, the Prime Minister declared on Monday at the national back-to-school ceremony held at the Dr. Mező Ferenc Gimnázium in Nagykanizsa. Péter Magyar said that alongside critical thinki»»»

Kazakh journalist Adil Baltabayev, during a tour of the VIP box where heads of state were to be seated at the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek, showed the menu prepared for the high-ranking guests. Menu Cold appetizers and salads: wild salmon and smoked trout; vegetable mosa»»»

Industrial producer prices were 1.0% higher on average in July 2026 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. Domestic output prices rose by 2.5% and non-domestic output prices by 0.3% compared to July 2025. Compared to the previous month, domestic output prices went up by 1.1% and»»»

A monument to world-famous 19th-century Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky has been reinstalled in the eastern German city of Dresden after spending around a year in storage. The ceremony was attended by Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechayev, who thanked the city authorities for their commitm»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kyrgyzstan on Monday. The three national leaders will later attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a Eurasian group of nations seeking to improv»»»

UN Secretary-General António Guterres held a series of bilateral meetings in Bishkek, including with the Presidents of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. According to the UN News service, he and Sadyr Japarov discussed the situation in the region, cooperation between the UN and the Kyrgyz Repu»»»

Rescue efforts were hampered Monday by more heavy rains that swept through the region Grand Canyon Village, United States: The number of people unaccounted for after a deadly flash flood hit part of the Grand Canyon fell to one Monday as US Park Rangers said they had managed to make contact with ov»»»

Russia and Kyrgyzstan have implemented more than ten projects aimed at «protecting the health of the republic’s population as a friendly state.» In the field of infectious disease research, cooperation is «moving to a new stage,» Anna Popova, head of the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consume»»»

President Donald Trump said Monday that the US would hit back against Iranian attacks on US targets in the Middle East, according to a Fox News reporter. The Iranian attacks were themselves a response to US strikes on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first flare-up in a month. US President Do»»»

On the sidelines of the anniversary SCO summit in Bishkek, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Akorda reported. The two leaders noted the dynamic nature of the two countries’ multifaceted cooperation, which is steadily developing in the spirit of friend»»»

Motorists crossing the Dubai-Sharjah border are urged to allow extra time amid traffic Dubai: Morning traffic was building along several major roads connecting Dubai and Sharjah on Tuesday, with delays reported near two incidents and the return of schools adding to the morning rush. Schools across »»»

Philippine EV sales surge 136% as fuel costs reshape car-buying decisions in 2026 Manila: The Philippine auto market is slowing, but one part of the industry is accelerating sharply: electric vehicles (EVs). Overall vehicle sales fell 10.2% year-on-year to 241,725 units in January-July 2026, accord»»»

The Kazakhstani online media outlet Orda is ceasing operations. The founder and first director of OrdaMedia.kz, Maksat Ganiev, announced the decision to close the project. According to him, the reason was a lack of funding: the owner reviewed six years of investment in the media outlet and conclude»»»

Aug. 31 (UPI) -- A knife-wielding woman fatally stabbed one person and injured a second in Times Square on Monday evening, before being shot and killed by police, authorities said. The alleged perpetrator has been identified as 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros of Queens, a woman with no history of arres»»»

The European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and other animal products from Thursday, citing concerns over Brazil’s compliance with EU rules on antibiotic use in livestock. The move affects poultry, beef, eggs and honey, with Brussels offering no timeline for when trade can resume. The»»»

CAIRO: Libya has entered a potentially decisive new phase in its long-running political transition, after representatives of the country’s rival institutions signed an agreement setting out a road map for presidential and parliamentary elections within two years. The agreement, signed in Tripoli on»»»

WASHINGTON, Aug 31 : US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll ​has submitted his resignation to the White House following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. Driscoll, who officials said is close to US Vice President JD Vance, becomes the lat»»»

Bangkok: Thailand's Department of Energy Business said on Monday that it has partnered with 13 car brands, five motorcycle makers, and seven fuel retailers to promote wider use of E20 gasoline, as the government seeks to cut reliance on imported crude amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Thailand cur»»»

US-Iran tensions flare as Trump balances nuclear denial with threats of new strikes WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran but angrily rebuked a reporter who asked whether he could exclude the option, calling the question “stupid” as the United States and Ir»»»

Rebels from the Central General Staff, the main splinter group of Colombia's defunct FARC guerrillas, on Sunday said they were responsible for kidnapping a Colombian national serving in the elite French Foreign Legion. The guerrillas said that Jose Olger Melo Charry, who was reportedly on leav»»»

As technology grows smarter, empathy, judgment and human connection matter more than ever Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the landscape of childhood. It can answer questions, create stories, generate images, translate languages, solve complex problems and personalise learning in»»»

Hong Kong: Hong Kong's provisional estimate of total retail sales value rose 4.5 percent from a year earlier to mark a 15th consecutive month of expansion, official data showed Monday. Total retail sales for July were provisionally estimated at 31 billion Hong Kong dollars (about 4 billion U.S. dol»»»

Convective clouds could bring rain to eastern areas from Tuesday through Friday Abu Dhabi: Parts of the UAE could see rain on Tuesday, with unsettled conditions expected to continue through the end of the working week as convective clouds repeatedly develop over eastern areas. The National Centre o»»»

Iran is preparing a more aggressive response to renewed US attacks, and could strike economic targets as well as military sites, University of Tehran professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RT. His warning comes after Washington and Tehran exchanged direct strikes for the first time since late Ju»»»

Indian-American comic turns everyday brown women’s struggles into global laughs Dubai: For Indian-American comedian Zarna Garg, 50 is proving to be a rather liberating age. She has spent much of her life being told to rein herself in and to soften her opinions and, perhaps above all, not be “too mu»»»

Duane "Keefe D" Davis, shown, was convicted by a jury Monday for orchestrating the 1996 death of Tupac Shakur. Davis was charged with one court of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang. File Photo courtesy of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Depa»»»

US naturalisation of India-born convicted rapist Gurmeet Singh revoked Washington DC: The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York has revoked the naturalisation of India-born Gurmeet Singh, a convicted rapist who concealed a rape and kidnapping during the process of obtaining US citi»»»

Manama decries drone strike as flagrant breach of UAE sovereignty, UN Charter MANAMA: The Kingdom of Bahrain has strongly condemned and denounced Iran's hostile attack on the UAE using a drone on Monday, describing it as a flagrant violation of the UAE's sovereignty and a dangerous escalation threa»»»