Crippling Ukraine’s Logistics Deals Double Blow to Military and Economy - Expert
Russian strikes have destroyed around 90% of retail warehouse infrastructure, threatening store inventories as replacement logistics become more costly and complex, claimed Ukraine’s Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotsky. As Ukrainian civilian logistic networks have been used for military purposes, t»»»
Israel army says struck Hamas commander in Gaza hospital compound
GAZA CITY: Israel’s military said it struck a Hamas commander within the compound of a Gaza hospital on Saturday, while the territory’s health officials said Israeli strikes elsewhere killed three people. It is the latest bloodshed to occur in the war-shattered territory despite a US-backed ceasefi»»»
Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks
ISTANBUL: Turkiye summoned Ukraine’s ambassador over attacks this week in the Black Sea against a Turkish vessel, and against a second ship that came to tow the first, the country’s foreign ministry said Saturday. The attacks happened on Wednesday and Thursday, the ministry told AFP. “During the me»»»
Ukraine: 37 dead near Kyiv after ammunition depot hit - UPI.com
People walk around the site of a Russian strike on an ammunition storage warehouse near Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday. At least 37 people died, and many others were injured. Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA Aug. 29 (UPI) -- At least 37 people are dead and many more wounded after a Russian drone hit an ammun»»»
Tisza supporter organised protest a day after the appointment of the new head of national asset recovery office
A small demonstration was held in front of Hungary’s Parliament on Saturday over the Tisza government appointment of Anna Unger as head of the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH). A protest was organised over the new leader of the asset recovery office The protest, organised »»»
Europe only fourth on US priority list – NATO envoy
Europe only ranks fourth among Washington’s global security priorities, US envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker has said, as President Donald Trump pushes the bloc’s members to take greater responsibility for their own defense. Speaking to Newsmax on Thursday, Whitaker outlined Washington’s priorities un»»»
Qatar ready for back-to-school as students return to classrooms tomorrow
Doha, Qatar: From classrooms and school zones to transport networks, health campaigns and family shopping, Qatar has completed wide-ranging preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year as students return to schools tomorrow. Around 419,373 students are expected to be welcomed across 649 schools and»»»
Afghan activist blocked from UK study after winning Oxford place
LONDON: An Afghan human rights activist who survived the Taliban and rebuilt her education after fleeing Afghanistan has been prevented from going to the UK to take up a place at Oxford University. Aisha Khurram, 27, from Kabul, was offered a place on a master’s course in diplomatic studies at Oxfo»»»
‘No bigger stage’: Power Slap 25 set for Abu Dhabi during Showdown Week
ABU DHABI: Power Slap has announced that the main event for Power Slap 25 Presented By Monster Energy on Oct. 23 at the Space42 Arena will be a super heavyweight title rematch between Dayne “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes and Dumpling. The event, marking the third consecutive year Power Slap has stage»»»
Qatar welcomes first leisure charter flight from Armenia
DOHA:Qatar has welcomed its first leisure charter flight from Yerevan, Armenia, at Hamad International Airport (HIA), marking an important milestone in the continued growth of inbound leisure tourism and the diversification of source markets. Operated by FlyOne in partnership with Rustar Tour Opera»»»
Ollie Watkins’ arrival adds intrigue to Al-Hilal clash with Al-Ahli
LONDON: Tuesday is set to be an epic for the Saudi Pro League. Al-Hilal versus Al-Ahli was already the biggest game of the season so far but now it is going to be unmissable. Fans in Riyadh are going to get a first look at Ollie Watkins, after the England striker secured a $70 million move to the B»»»
Strumyani Municipality Seeks Volunteers for Cleanup in Flood-Affected Settlements
Strumyani Municipality called for volunteers to help with recovery and cleanup operations following flooding caused by torrential rains, the municipal administration said on Saturday. Those willing to help can register every day from 7:30 a.m. outside the municipal building, from where they will be»»»
Palestinian Foreign Ministry calls For international deterrent measures against occupation, settler crimes
Doha: The Palestinian Foreign Ministry called on the international community to move beyond mere verbal condemnation and take concrete and deterrent political, legal, and economic measures commensurate with the gravity of the ongoing crimes committed by the occupation and settlers in the occupied W»»»
LEAP conference puts AI, emerging technologies in spotlight
RIYADH: The fifth annual international technology conference, LEAP, opens in Riyadh on Monday, bringing together innovators, startups and investors. With the theme “Into New Worlds,” it will highlight how emerging technologies are reshaping the way people live and work. Past editions have also serv»»»
Digital Cooperation Organization confirms 8 candidate countries in historic membership expansion
RIYADH: The Digital Cooperation Organization, an international organization dedicated to accelerating inclusive and sustainable digital economy growth, announced that its council has approved the candidacy of eight countries to join as member states. This would potentially expand DCO membership fro»»»
Dozens of Israeli settlers attack flashpoint West Bank village
QUSRA, Palestine: Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Qusra in the northern occupied West Bank on Saturday, residents and the military said, after nearly three weeks of tension in the area. Earlier in August a group of rogue settlers began blocking supplies from entering »»»
Muscat Stock Exchange Financial Sector Index Hits 18-Year High
Doha, Qatar: The Financial Sector Index of the Muscat Stock Exchange reached its highest level in 18 years last week, closing at 13,383 points as investors increased their exposure to banking and investment companies, encouraged by improved financial results for the first half of the year. The inde»»»
Russia Designs Personal Drone Interceptor to Swat Enemy UAVs
Weighing just 2 kg, this new Russian mini-drone acts as a personal shield, intercepting enemy kamikaze UAVs from a safe standoff distance. The patent materials lay out the details:Folding design + handle for rapid launch Positions above the target, fires, and then returns to the operator Able to ca»»»
Ukraine: At least 27 killed in Russian attack on Kyiv
Kyiv: Ukrainian authorities announced today that at least 27 people were killed, and others injured in a Russian attack on a warehouse in the Kyiv region. Kyiv region Governor Timur Tkachenko said in a Telegram post that at least 27 people were killed, and 42 others injured in a Russian drone attac»»»
Nepal: 626 dead, more than 3,000 missing in flash flood - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Relatives of victims and missing people react outside the morgue of the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, in Kathmandu, Nepal. According to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, more than 600 people were killed and hundreds remain missing across northern Nepal af»»»
Egypt’s Prime Minister joins African heads of state in Angola to address urgent continental security reforms
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly arrived in Angola on Saturday to join African heads of state and government at an extraordinary African Union summit focused on strengthening mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution across the continent. Madbouly departed from Cairo International A»»»
Momchilovtsi Yogurt Festival Showcases Rhodope Dairy Products, Bulgarian-Chinese Traditions
An exhibition of dairy products from the Rhodopes and other parts of Bulgaria, arts and crafts, food and farm products was held on Saturday in Momchilovtsi during the traditional Yogurt Festival. The event is organized jointly with Chinese company Bright Dairy, which produces dairy products under t»»»
Liverpool held by Forest on Iraola's Anfield debut
Liverpool: Andoni Iraola escaped defeat on his Anfield debut as Liverpool manager thanks to Victor Munoz's strike to salvage a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest. Forest were set to win at Anfield for the third consecutive season as Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White's penalty twice put the visitors »»»
Relief for drivers as Budapest traffic becomes easier with important flyover now finished
Road traffic could resume on the renovated northern flyover at Flórián Square towards Szentendrei Road in the early hours of Sunday, 30 August, the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) has announced. This marks the completion of the full-scale renovation of the two flyovers connecting Szentendrei Road w»»»
What caused the deadly Samail pile-up? Oman police reveal new details
Muscat: A truck carrying heavy steel coils lost control after encountering sudden congestion caused by an earlier accident in Samail, setting off a 15-vehicle collision that killed six people and injured 18, according to the Royal Oman Police. Major Mohammed bin Salam Al Hashmi, Director of Securit»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight, August 29
Iran has acknowledged the growing economic toll of six months of war and US sanctions, even as Tehran insists it will maintain its position on the Strait of Hormuz and remains open to diplomacy if Washington changes course. For UAE residents, the strategic waterway remains one of the most important»»»
Oil falls on Fed signals, prospects for restoring Hormuz shipping
Houston, Aug. 29 (SANA) Oil prices settled lower Friday and recorded weekly losses as traders weighed U.S. monetary policy signals and prospects for restoring normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 39 cents, or 0.43%, to $89.31 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Interme»»»
China intends to expand cooperation with Kyrgyzstan – Xi Jinping - | 24.KG
Ahead of his state visit to Kyrgyzstan, Chinese President Xi Jinping wrote an article. It was published on the Chinese Foreign Ministry website. He outlined his vision for the further development of relations between the two countries. The country’s leader emphasized that China intends to expand co»»»
Zimbabwe crash involving church minibus kills 27
Harare: A minibus carrying churchgoers collided head-on with a truck in central Zimbabwe, killing at least 27 people, police said Saturday, in the latest deadly road crash to hit the country. The crash occurred at around 1830 GMT on Friday near Chivhu, about 140 kilometres (87 miles) south of the c»»»
Sejm to vote again on law on crypto assets
Poland’s Sejm will vote at its September 2–4 session on whether to override President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of legislation regulating the crypto-assets market, Speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty announced. Prime Minister Donald Tusk had requested the vote, arguing that recent developments involving cryp»»»
Retail sales increased by 3.9% y/y in July
Poland’s retail sales at constant prices rose 3.9% y/y in July 2026, according to Statistics Poland (GUS), slightly below the market consensus of 4.2%. Compared with June, retail sales increased 2.2%. From January through July, sales were up 3.7% y/y, compared with 3.3% growth in the same period of»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today, August 29
Iran has acknowledged the growing economic toll of six months of war and US sanctions, even as Tehran insists it will maintain its position on the Strait of Hormuz and remains open to diplomacy if Washington changes course. For UAE residents, the strategic waterway remains one of the most important»»»
Prime Minister, Turkish FM discuss cooperation, regional developments over phone
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Republic of Türkiye HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, the two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to sup»»»
Aseer Dent Conference honors Dr. Mansour Assery for four decades of service
RIYADH: Dr. Mansour Assery, one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent figures in dentistry, was honored during the Aseer Dent Conference at the Prince Sultan Cultural Center in Khamis Mushait on Thursday. The event, which brings together dentists, specialists, and industry experts, highlighted Assery’s »»»
US expands Venezuela oil push as Chevron prepares project expansion
Houston, Aug. 29 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an agreement aimed at securing majority U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves through a partnership with private businesses, as Chevron prepares to expand key projects in the South American c»»»
Buraidah Dates Carnival blends heritage, tourism, global trade
JEDDAH: The Buraidah International Dates Carnival is highlighting the cultural significance of the date palm alongside the sector’s growing economic reach, with heritage events, tourism initiatives and rising exports forming part of this year’s program. The carnival recently staged Palm Night, a he»»»
Nepal-China flood death toll rises to 682: disaster authority
KATHMANDU, Nepal, Aug 29, 2026 (AFP) - The number of people missing in the catastrophic flood that sliced through the border area between Nepal and Tibet neared 3,000 on Saturday, as rescuers scoured deep, leg-sucking mud for survivors. Here are the latest developments after the tsunami-like disast»»»
Niger's military regime 'gradually regaining control' from mutinous soldiers
Niger's military regime said Saturday it was "gradually regaining control" after mutineers held soldiers hostage at a military base next to the capital's airport. Sustained gunfire and explosions were reported across several areas of Niamey, including the airport and near the presidential pala»»»
Russia-Belarus Trade Developing Successfully Despite Influence Attempts From Outside – Putin
NOVO-OGARYOVO (Sputnik) - Trade between Russia and Belarus has grown by 12.5% since the beginning of the year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday. "The main area of our cooperation, namely trade and the economy, is developing successfully. Despite all attempts from outside to somehow»»»
Mourinho says Mbappe worthy of Ballon d’Or
MADRID: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, arguing the award should go to “the best player in the world” rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions League success. “The best players in the world, there are two, three or four of them, an»»»
Tiszalök’s hydropower plant stops operating as drought pushes River Tisza to a critical point
The turbines at Tiszalök fell silent on August 27, but the most important story is not the electricity that disappeared from the grid. It is the water that Hungary can no longer afford to use in the same way. As the Tisza’s flow has fallen to exceptionally low levels, water managers are changing th»»»
Mourinho says Mbappe worthy of Ballon d'Or
Madrid: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or, arguing the award should go to "the best player in the world" rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions League success. "The best players in the world, there are two, three or four of them, an»»»
President signs law supporting sustainable aviation
President Karol Nawrocki has signed legislation supporting sustainable aviation in Poland, including measures intended to improve conditions for domestic airlines under the EU Emissions Trading System. The law introduces financial compensation to cover part of the price difference between more expe»»»
Company from Cyfrowy Polsat group offers cheapest offer in Polish Post tender
Netia, part of the Cyfrowy Polsat Group, submitted the lowest bid in Poczta Polska’s tender for an SD-WAN network operator. Netia valued the basic contract at PLN 176.53 mln and the optional portion at PLN 32.46 mln, bringing its total offer to PLN 208.99 mln. Orange Polska submitted the only compe»»»
DataWalk hopes customers from Europe will become important revenue engine
DataWalk is seeing growing European demand for technology sovereignty solutions and expects this trend to become an important revenue driver. In the near term, however, growth is expected to come mainly from financial institutions using its platform to combat financial crime. The company maintains »»»
In 2025 CSIRT GOV received 23,126 cyber threat reports
Poland continues to face growing cyberthreats from state-linked groups, hacktivists and financially motivated criminals. In 2025, CSIRT GOV received 23,126 cybersecurity reports involving public administration and critical infrastructure, of which 5,033 were classified as incidents. The most common»»»
Africa Credit Rating Agency created to overcome perceived bias against continent launches October 7
The Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) is due to be officially launched in Mauritius on October 7, nearly a year after the island nation was selected to host the headquarters of the new pan-African ratings institution, which was created in part in response to claims of systematic bias among global»»»
Sloviansk is declared a combat zone as Ukraine's air defence stops firing back
Sloviansk, the anchor of Ukraine's Donbas fortress belt, has been designated an active combat zone by its own regional authorities. The Donetsk Regional Military Administration made the designation on August 21, according to the Sloviansk has become a combat zone war report published on August 25 b»»»
Polish Olympic chief detained as Zondacrypto probe widens
Polish Olympic Committee (PKOl) president Radosław Piesiewicz was detained on August 27 as part of the ongoing investigation into the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto, Justice Minister and Prosecutor General Waldemar Żurek said. The detention is the most visible development since »»»
Nepal flood sweeps bank safe down river — then 29 people allegedly break it open
A bank safe was swept away by devastating floods in Nepal and carried downstream. But when it finally washed up, the story took an unexpected turn. Police say people found the safe along the Trishuli River, broke it open and began taking the money inside. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download t»»»