Seizing one US base would decide war against ‘largest imperialist army’: Iranian hardliner MP
In a recent speech, Manouchehr Mottaki, Iran’s former foreign minister and current member of parliament representing Tehran, asserted that capturing a single American military base would determine the outcome of the conflict with the United States. “If we capture just one of the American bases, we »»»
UAE strongly condemns Iranian drone attack on Iraqi Kurdistan PM's office
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned an Iranian drone attack targeting the private office of Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the region’s security agency director in Erbil. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: “»»»
Moscow warns of ‘consequences’ after reports UK-made drones hit Russia
LONDON: Russia warned Britain on Monday it would pay a “price” after reports that UK-made drones supplied to Ukraine had been used in strikes deep inside Russia. The warning came after the Sunday Times newspaper reported that drones produced by two British companies had been used by Kyiv to hit mil»»»
UAE jobs 2026 hiring grows in tech, finance, healthcare and consumer sectors
Dubai: UAE job seekers looking for their next role are seeing demand build across technology, financial services, healthcare, logistics, real estate, construction and professional services, while recruiters say getting hired increasingly depends on AI fluency and demonstrable experience. Sign up fo»»»
Cleanup begins as Hurricane Lala leaves destruction in Hawaii - UPI.com
Tropical Storm Lala moved westward and farther away from Hawaii on Wednesday after delivering torrential rainfall and flooding to the islands. Photo courtesy of NOAA Aug. 17 (UPI) -- As of Monday, Lala has moved away from Hawaii, but the hurricane -- a tropical storm as of Sunday -- left widespread»»»
Brazil's Petrobras detects signs of oil off Amazon coast
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Brazilian oil giant Petrobras announced recently it had detected signs of oil off the coast of the country's Amazon region, in an exploration project fiercely opposed by environmentalists.It was a significant milestone for the project backed by leftist President Luiz Inacio»»»
Japanese economy ekes out modest growth
TOKYO — The Japanese economy eked out modest growth in the second quarter despite the impact of the Iran war, official data showed Monday, but the reading fell short of market expectations.Higher oil prices have swollen Japan's import bill and led to higher prices for consumers, a situation worsene»»»
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil after teen's suicide
Popular messaging platform Discord said Monday it had complied with a Brazilian government order to suspend livestreaming and video calls in the country after a teen girl was allegedly goaded into taking her own life during a broadcast. Brazil's National Data Protection Agency (ANPD) had ordered th»»»
White House attacks CNN reporter for question on Trump aide
The White House on Monday lashed out at a CNN reporter after she asked a question about President Donald Trump's relationship with an aide, in the latest in a series of attacks on female journalists. During an event in the Oval Office, reporter Kristen Holmes asked Trump, 80, to respond to comments»»»
Russia summons Japan ambassador over disputed islands row
Moscow said Monday it had summoned the Japanese ambassador after Tokyo condemned President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Russia's far-eastern Kuril Islands, which are also claimed by Japan. Russian-Japanese relations have long been dogged by the contested islands, known in Japan as the Northern »»»
White House attacks CNN reporter for question on Trump aide
WASHINGTON, United States: The White House on Monday lashed out at a CNN reporter after she asked a question about President Donald Trump’s relationship with an aide, in the latest in a series of attacks on female journalists. During an event in the Oval Office, reporter Kristen Holmes asked Trump,»»»
Texas families ask Supreme Court to hear appeal on 10 Commandments law - UPI.com
The Supreme Court of the United States is shown in June. A group of Texas families has asked the court to hear a challenge to a Texas law requiring a version of the 10 Commandments to be posted in every public-school classroom in the state. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI»»»
Iraq, Iran, US condemn drone attack on Kurdistan PM's office, as Sept. 30 disarmament deadline looms
Iraq said on Monday it would launch an investigation into an overnight drone attack on the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister's office, as Iran portrayed the incident as a ploy to undermine bilateral relations. Kurdistan's authorities had earlier blamed the attack -- which also targeted the home of the»»»
Erdogan urges Trump to continue talks with Iran, offers support
ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged US President Donald Trump in a call to continue talks with Iran to de-escalate tensions between the two countries, and offered Ankara’s support in peace efforts, the Turkish presidency said on Tuesday. In a statement, the presidency said Erdoga»»»
DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes country’s deadliest
The DRC’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed 2,325 people, making it the country’s deadliest outbreak on record. Nearly 5,000 cases have been confirmed as the virus spreads to a sixth province, while health authorities work to tackle mistrust and contain transmission. Two vaccines have also entered e»»»
Qatar Airways rolls out exciting packages for Formula 1 fans
Packages continue to include flexible 24-hour hotel check-in and check-out benefits and can be further customised with additional experiences such as city tours, beach club access and destination experiences across Qatar. To book the new Stopover packages, customers need to make sure their search d»»»
CRA refers non-compliant tower management to Public Prosecution
Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced that it has referred a tower management to the Public Prosecution after the management refused to allow one of Qatar’s licensed telecommunications Service Providers access to the building to provide services, while gr»»»
Motivational series Vijayamanthrangal Part 12 released in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha The 12th part of Vijayamanthrangal, the popular motivational and inspirational series by Doha-based Indian author Dr Amanulla Vadakkangara, was officially released at a function held at Radio Malayalam in Doha. The publication marks another milestone in Dr Amanulla Vadakka»»»
The Way Corporate Services marks India’s Independence Day with patriotic fervour
Tribune News Network Doha The Way Corporate Services celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour, bringing together members of the Indian community, business leaders and social activists to honour the sacrifices of the freedom fighters and reaffirm the values of unity, democracy»»»
YoC marks a summer of cultural exchange across three continents
Tribune News Network Doha Years of Culture (YoC), Qatar’s long-term cultural exchange initiative, has marked a successful summer of international programming, with major exhibitions presented across Mexico, Chile and China bringing Qatar’s creative partnerships to audiences around the world. Spanni»»»
Halqa-e-Ahbab celebrates Pakistan’s Independence Day
Liaqat Nawaz Malik Doha Halqa-e-Ahbab Qatar celebrated Pakistan’s Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit in Doha, bringing together members of the Pakistani community to commemorate the historic occasion. A delegation from the Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar attended the ceremony,»»»
QRCS, UNHCR boost healthcarefor Syrian refugees in Jordan
Tribune News Network Doha With the support of Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have concluded the Supporting Health Access and Referral Pathways (SHARP) project for Syrian refugees in Jor»»»
Young artists showcase vision for Viksit Bharat 2047 in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Young Indian artists in Qatar gave colourful expression to their dreams for a developed and progressive India at the Viksit Bharat 2047 Painting Competition, organised by the Embassy of India in Qatar as part of the celebrations marking India’s 80th Independence Day. Held »»»
Embassy facilitates return of injured Indian national to India
Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of India in Qatar, with the active help and support of Indian community organisations, facilitated the return of an Indian national to India after he had been hospitalised in Qatar for approximately five months following an injury. The Indian national had under»»»
Aspire Dome readying to host inaugural ‘Run the Dome’ race
Tribune News Network Doha Aspire Zone Foundation is preparing to host the inaugural edition of ‘Run the Dome’, a 4.8-kilometre race to be held inside Aspire Dome, one of the world’s leading multi-purpose indoor sporting facilities, on Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29, 2026. The race offers an »»»
Qatar wins 3rd placein King Mohammed VIint’l Quran competition
QNA Rabat Qatar has won 3rd place in the 20th edition of the Mohammed VI International Prize for the Memorisation, Recitation, Tajweed and Interpretation of the Holy Quran, which took place in the Moroccan capital. Held at the Mohammed VI Institute for the Training of Imams Morchidines and Morchida»»»
Ooredoo named Official Telecom Sponsor of FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo Qatar has been announced as the Official Telecom Sponsor of the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship 2026 taking place in Doha from August 19 to 29, 2026 and bringing together 24 national teams from around the world. As part of its sponsorship, Ooredoo will»»»
QM, UNESCO to host coastal, maritime meet on August 20
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with the UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, will host a public conference titled ‘Coastal and Maritime Cultural Heritage in Qatar’ on August 20from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Auditorium of the National Museum of Qatar»»»
QF students share tips with incoming class
Tribune News Network Doha Every new class at Education City walks into Marhaba – Qatar Foundation’s annual orientation event for new students – carrying the same quiet mix of excitement and nerves. Behind them are years of preparation. Ahead of them is a version of university life they can’t fully »»»
What is Iraq’s anti-corruption crackdown really changing — and can it recover stolen state wealth?
WASHINGTON D.C.: Iraq’s new anti-corruption campaign has produced some of the country’s most dramatic displays of state power in years, with stacks of Iraqi dinars pulled from a drainage pit, hundreds of kilograms of gold seized and handed to the central bank, and security forces moving through Bag»»»
Al-Tanf crossing records 65,000 tankers, 10,000 trucks since reopening
Homs, Aug. 17 (SANA) Al-Tanf border crossing with Iraq has recorded growing commercial traffic since reopening in early April, with over 65,000 fuel tankers and some 10,000 trucks crossing toward Syria and onward to regional destinations, the General Authority for Borders and Customs said Monday. T»»»
Who is Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas leader who met Kushner in Cairo?
CAIRO: Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas chief who met US envoy Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, in Cairo on Sunday, emerged as a pivotal figure in the Palestinian militant group during the Gaza war as Israel killed its other leaders. Named Hamas’ overall leader in July, Hayya narrowly»»»
Prosecutor calls for jail term for Guinea teacher charged with insulting imam
CONAKRY, Guinea: Prosecutors asked a Guinea court Monday for a one-year prison sentence for a teacher and civil liberties advocate who has been jailed and charged with publicly insulting Conakry’s Grand Mosque imam. Teacher Bella Bah Bah was charged and incarcerated on August 13, after being report»»»
Iran holding two artists who met with French diplomats: supporters
PARIS, France: Iran is holding in prison two prominent Iranian graphic design artists after they met two French diplomats in a case that has sparked tensions between Paris and Tehran, their supporters said. Aria Kasaei, 46, and Elly Naghilou, 36, were arrested after meeting the French diplomats in »»»
British student deported from US ‘profiled for being Muslim’
LONDON: A British student deported from the US after being interrogated for nine hours has said he was profiled for being Muslim. Laith Al-Ani described feeling “kidnapped” upon arrival in the US, when he was interrogated and then detained for another 14 hours by US Customs and Border Protection at»»»
Poll: Significantly fewer U.S. adults say they gamble compared to 2016 - UPI.com
A New York State Lottery PowerBall lottery sign displays a jackpot of $1.6 billion in December 2025 in New York City. A new Gallup poll released Monday shows that the percentage of those who say they've taken part in a gambling activity over the past year has dropped significantly over the past dec»»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation meets UK Minister of State for Development
Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met on Monday via videoconference with UK Minister of State for International Development HE Kirsty McNeill. The two ministers reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to further develop it, a»»»
A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons
DAMASCUS, Syria: The death of a young man with a serious medical condition who was arrested and allegedly beaten by Syrian security forces has stirred up dark memories of torture and other abuse in detention centers under the Assad dynasty’s decades-long rule. Syrians have taken to social media and»»»
Rodri arrives at Barcelona to complete 'dream' move
Paris, France: Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri arrived in Barcelona on Monday to sign a contract with the La Liga champions as one of the transfer sagas of the summer draws to its conclusion. "I'm very pleased to be here. The last few days have been intense, but I'm glad everything's sorted»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Comic Enlightenment’ by Nicholas McDowell
François Rabelais’s “Gargantua and Pantagruel”—loosely related tales of gluttonous, drunken giants and their fantastic adventures—was one of the most notorious works of Renaissance Europe, condemned by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Protestant reformer John Calvin as obscene and irreligious»»»
Major Saudi education reforms include variable hours for teachers, AI tools and 37,500 promotions
RIYADH: Key education reforms for the coming school year in Saudi Arabia include a strict ban on educators teaching outside their specializations; the introduction of AI tools to ease administrative workloads; the promotion of more than 37,000 educational and administrative staff; and working hours»»»
Amir receives phone call from King of Bahrain
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call today from his HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the call, they reviewed the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to support and strengthen them across various»»»
Prosecution rests in Lindsay Clancy murder trial - UPI.com
Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The prosecution rested Monday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy over the killings of her three children in Massachusetts. Clancy, 36, is accused of fatally strangling her children -- 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan -- at their home on Jan. 24, 2023. Th»»»
Somali pirates seize cargo ship
NAIROBI: Pirates have seized a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia, monitors reported on Monday, in the latest incident since a resurgence of maritime attacks around the Horn of Africa. Eight people boarded and took control of the merchant ship near Marraye in Somalia, according to alerts by UK Mar»»»
Back to school: Nearly 10,000 buses and 20,000 transport staff ready across the UAE
Abu Dhabi: Emirates Transport has announced that around 10,000 school buses equipped with safety and security systems are ready to transport students across the UAE as the 2026-2027 academic year begins. The company said more than 10,000 bus drivers, along with a similar number of transport and saf»»»
Iraq to probe drone attack on Kurdistan PM’s office
IRBIL: Iraq said on Monday it would launch an investigation into an overnight drone attack on the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister’s office, as Iran portrayed the incident as a ploy to undermine bilateral relations. Kurdistan’s authorities had earlier blamed the attack — which also targeted the home »»»
Where We Are Going Today: ‘Mahd Cultural Cafe’ in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s coffee culture has become deeply woven into everyday life. Cafes are no longer simply places to grab a quick cup of coffee — they are spaces to work, meet friends, read, socialize and, increasingly, experience culture. Mahd Cultural Cafe in Al-Jazli Shopping Mall in Riyadh’s Al-Narji»»»
Iraq to probe drone attack on Kurdistan PM’s office
IRBIL: Iraq said on Monday it would launch an investigation into an overnight drone attack on the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister’s office, as Iran portrayed the incident as a ploy to undermine bilateral relations. Kurdistan’s authorities had earlier blamed the attack — which also targeted the home »»»
King’s China visit offers opportunity for new level of economic partnership — JCC
AMMAN — Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) President Khalil Haj Tawfiq described His Majesty King Abdullah’s visit to China as a “historic” opportunity to transform Jordanian-Chinese economic ties from a trade-based relationship into a strategic partnership focused on investment, joint production and»»»
Trumps threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of any Iran deal - UPI.com
President Donald Trump speaks Monday in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. In an interview Monday, Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of any potential deal with Iran. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump threat»»»