‘Core memory’: Why thousands of fans came to see SB Girls in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Some came dressed for the occasion. Others made sure they had enough sleep to keep up with the dancing. One fan even asked her employer to excuse her from work. But for thousands of fans who have gathered at Etihad Arena on August 8, there was one common reason for making the trip, SB Gi»»»
More than 178,000 immigrants have suddenly fled or been deported from South Africa. Here’s why
HARARE, Zimbabwe: More than 178,000 African immigrants have left South Africa in recent months, spurred by a crackdown on undocumented migration by authorities and sometimes violent anti-immigration protests that have led many to leave citing fears of attacks. It’s one of the most significant migra»»»
Zimbabwe eyes $1bn turnover from lithium sulphate exports amid beneficiation drive
Zimbabwe's lithium industry is expected to generate about $1bn in turnover this year as producers begin exporting lithium sulphate, with annual revenue projected to rise further as planned processing plants come on stream, Mining Zimbabwe reported on August 6. The projections were outlined by Lithi»»»
Ukrainians rank corruption above missile strikes as the country's biggest problem - poll
Corruption worries Ukrainians more than the nightly bombing of thier cities by Russia, according to a new poll released on Auugst 7. Nearly half of Ukrainians, 49.3%, believe high-level government corruption has the most negative impact on the situation in the country, edging out constant Russian d»»»
US unveils 15% tariff on polysilicon products
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump signed an order recently to set minimum import prices and new tariffs on products made using polysilicon, a key material for solar panels and semiconductors.Such products face a 15-per cent tariff starting December 4, the order said. It also out»»»
Man Utd boss Carrick being ‘careful’ with Mount as Man Utd draw with PSG
GOTHENBURG: Michael Carrick said he had to be “careful” with Mason Mount after the England midfielder was involved in an injury scare during Manchester United’s 1-1 friendly draw with Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg on Saturday. Mount, who joined United from Chelsea in 2023, has been hampered by »»»
Widower who lost wife and 6 children in attack remarries in Nigerian mass wedding for 1,500 couples
KANO, Nigeria: For groom Haruna Bashir, this weekend’s mass wedding event in Nigeria was more than a celebration — it was a hope-filled turning point after the months of pain and grief following the loss of his first wife and six children in a brutal attack earlier this year. Bashir was among 1,500»»»
Algeria says recovered German kidnapped in Niger
ALGEIRS: Algeria said on Saturday it had taken charge of a German citizen kidnapped some two weeks ago over the border in unrest-riven Niger by an armed criminal group. Identified as Ulumaskan Sinan, the German was received on Friday by the Algerian army’s security services before being taken on a »»»
A car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office
CALI, Colombia: A car bomb exploded Saturday in southwestern Colombia, the army said, a day after conservative political neophyte Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s new president. The army alleged the attack was carried out by two dissident groups of the now-defunct Revolutionary A»»»
Pentagon pushes defense industry to replenish U.S. arsenal faster - UPI.com
The Pentagon told industry leaders to "drive significantly faster, more aggressive delivery schedules and/or increased production for critical capabilities." Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg said contractors have 21 days to submit plans on how they plan to achieve that. File Photo by Petty O»»»
Spain imposes border checks on Italian travellers amid migrant dispute
Spain on Saturday introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, escalating a dispute between the EU partners over migration. The move follows Italy’s decision to impose similar controls after more than 70,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco, most of »»»
Bulgarian Authorities Identify Drone Near Kardam as Likely Ukrainian-Used Maya
A drone that entered Bulgarian airspace from the direction of Romania and exploded near the border has been identified as most likely a Maya decoy drone, a type widely used by the Ukrainian armed forces, according to an initial analysis by Bulgaria's Defense Ministry. Ukrainian authorities have den»»»
‘Qatar committed to making digital maps a sovereign asset’
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Navigating the contemporary digital landscape, navigation systems and digital geographic mapping applications have evolved far beyond basic consumer utilities designed to simplify daily commutes, locate efficient routes, or track commercial delivery fleets. In an era marked b»»»
PICPA Doha inducts new officers, charts new course for professional excellence
Darlene Regis The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Doha LLC (G) successfully held its 19th General Assembly and Induction of Officers on July 31, at the Wyndham Doha West Bay. Under the theme, “Connected by Profession, United by Purpose,” the event brought together Filip»»»
TOPi unveils new leadership, plans major Filipino musical productions
Darlene Regis Tanghalang Overseas Pinoy (TOPi) ushers in a new chapter following the election of its officers on 3 July. The new leadership brings together seasoned former members, with Chester Mendoza taking on the role of Chairman and Demy Solitario returning as Musical Director. The newly electe»»»
ASEAN marks its 59th anniversary; Qatar now a Sectoral Dialogue Partner
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) marked its 59th anniversary on Saturday at a pivotal moment in its history.With the admission of Timor-Leste as its 11th Member State in October 2025, ASEAN has taken another significant step towards a more inclusive and integr»»»
Alfardan Medical with Northwestern Medicine QMED 2026 Gold Sponsor
Tribune News Network Doha Sogha Exhibitions & Conferences, the organiser of the Qatar International Medical Devices & Healthcare Exhibition and Conference (QMED 2026), has announced that Alfardan Medical with Northwestern Medicine has joined the event as a Gold Sponsor for its third edition followi»»»
Brazil's top court blocks Bolsonaro from seeing sons on Father's Day - UPI.com
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been under house arrest in Brasilia since March while serving a 27-year sentence for a coup attempt. Last month he was placed under a stricter regimen after he breached conditions of his arrest. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 8 (U»»»
U.S. pledges $1B to Colombia's new right-wing president - UPI.com
Far-right Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella greets supporters following preliminary results that show him leading leftist Ivan Cepeda, in Barranquilla, Colombia, on June 21. He was inaugurated Friday, and the U.S. Department of State pledged $1 billion for security threats. »»»
Arrivals resume at Sicily's Catania airport after Etna eruption
Rome: The airport at Catania in Sicily, a top Italian tourist destination, reopened late Saturday afternoon after suspending arrivals when an eruption at nearby Mount Etna spewed volcanic ash. "Following the downgrade of the volcanic activity alert level from RED to ORANGE, the resumption of flight»»»
Dubai's RTA opens new 260m tunnel to ease traffic: 1,200 vehicles an hour can use it
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new vehicle tunnel connecting Dubai–Al Ain Road with Oud Metha Service Road as part of the Oud Metha Road and Al Asayel Street Development Project. The 260-metre-long tunnel has one lane and a capacity of up to 1,200 vehicles per hour. It is »»»
Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill in Greenland but lacks permits - UPI.com
A demonstrator (C) holds a sign that reads "Make America go away" as others wave flags during a protest outside the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland. File Photo Oscar Scott Carl/EPA Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Greenland has issued a "strong warning" to an American oil company linked to President Donald Trump, a»»»
Central India woman survives five venomous snake bites, makes full recovery
Bhopal: A local resident of Central India survived five venomous snakebites delivered in succession inside her home while performing routine domestic chore in Madhya Pradesh’s Narmadapuram district. The victim, identified as Radhabai Ahirwar of Jheel Pipariya village, was sweeping her kitchen at ap»»»
Ceremony in Varna Marks Bulgarian Navy's 147th Anniversary
A ceremonial meeting and concert in Varna on Saturday marked the 147th anniversary of the Bulgarian Navy, the Defence Ministry reported. It was the sixth day of the official anniversary celebrations. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Defence Minister Katerina Gramatikova-Ivanova, Chief of Defence»»»
Iran, Oman ‘very close’ to deal: Why Strait of Hormuz reopening may still wait
Iran and Oman are moving closer to an agreement on how commercial ships could travel through the Strait of Hormuz. But a shipping deal between the two countries does not necessarily mean the waterway will fully reopen. Iran says full reopening depends on conditions it has set for the US, while Wash»»»
Red Sea defence alliance: opportunities and challenges
RIYADH: On 30 July 2026, the declaration establishing the Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance was signed in Riyadh. The signatories were Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Egypt, Türkiye, Pakistan, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Yemen, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Djibouti and Somalia. Representatives of 43 countri»»»
Kuwaiti carrier launches first foreign direct flights to Deir Ezzor airport after 14-year closure
DEIR EZZOR: Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways launched regular direct flights to Syria’s Deir Ezzor on Saturday, marking the first service by a foreign commercial carrier to the eastern city since its airport reopened following a 14-year closure. The inaugural flight from Kuwait City landed at Deir Ezzor In»»»
Premier League champions Arsenal land Newcastle’s Guimaraes
LONDON: Arsenal have signed Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes on a four-year contract with a further one-year option, the Premier League champions announced on Saturday. The North London club have agreed a deal reported by British media to be worth around 75 million pounds ($101.16 million)»»»
Hungary’s euro introduction could create a major bond investment opportunity, analyst says
Hungarian government bonds could offer significant upside if the country successfully introduces the euro, according to an analysis published by G7. The Hungarian bond market is currently looking increasingly attractive, the analysis argues, following a sharp fall in yields after the new Tisza gove»»»
Lebanon detains Assad-era general and weighs his handover to Syria over alleged crimes
BEIRUT: Lebanese authorities detained a former senior Syrian military officer who commanded an army division under ousted President Bashar Assad and might hand him over to Damascus on alleged crimes that he committed, Lebanese judicial and security officials said Saturday. After the fall of Assad’s»»»
Senate passes stopgap funding bill to last through November elections - UPI.com
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, departs Senate Republican luncheons on Thursday. Collins on Sunday touted the Senate bill to fund the government through November. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate passed a stopgap funding bill Saturday that would fund the governm»»»
Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan pact comes amid US-Iran war fallout
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a mutual defence pact on Friday that would treat any act of aggression on one of the three nations as an attack on all of them, the allies said in a joint statement. However, it did not specify if the agreement would bind them to any particular military acti»»»
Pakistani army officer, seven militants killed during security operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
Islamabad: Pakistan's military announced on Saturday that an army officer and seven militants were killed during a security operation in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan. In a statement, the military said security forces conducted the operation on Friday in Han»»»
Archaeological discovery in Dakahleya uncovers thousands of years of human settlement
An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered an ancient cemetery spanning the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman era, along with a settlement dating to the Second Intermediate Period, at the Kom Al-Khelgan archaeological site in Dakahleya governorate. The discovery, announced by the Ministry»»»
Planning, petroleum ministers discuss strategy to strengthen Egypt’s energy security
Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom met with Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi to discuss the future strategy for Egypt’s petroleum and energy sector as the government begins implementing its FY2026/27 economic and social development plan and intensifies effo»»»
War-driven supply shocks threaten global diesel market ahead of winter
Europe is bracing for a severe winter diesel shortage as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine constrain global supplies and drive up prices, threatening significant regional inflation. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, damage to Arabian Gulf refineries, and Ukrainian strikes on Russian facil»»»
Bulgarian Navy on High Alert Every Day for Maritime Drones and Mines
The Bulgarian Navy is on a high state of readiness every day to monitor, detect and respond to maritime drones, floating mines or dangerous devices in Bulgarian waters, said the Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov, speaking on Saturday ahead of a ceremonial meeting and concert marking the 1»»»
Six taken to hospital after excess chemicals enter pool at Hungarian spa
Six people, including two children, were taken to hospital for observation on Saturday after a large amount of chlorine entered one of the pools at the Igali Gyógyfürdő spa in southern Hungary. The incident happened in the afternoon at the spa’s leisure pool area in Igal, Somogy County, after sever»»»
Will Trump meet Iran’s latest price to reopen Strait of Hormuz?
Dubai: Iran has laid out sweeping demands that the United States must meet before the Strait of Hormuz can fully reopen, complicating hopes that an emerging Iran-Oman agreement could quickly restore normal shipping through the critical waterway. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran’s Supreme»»»
Iran, Oman Close to Deal on Temporary Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route: Araghchi - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Salem Al-Dawsari on road to recovery after surgery
DUBAI: Al-Hilal and Saudi Arabia captain Salem Al-Dawsari has begun the first phase of his rehabilitation program after undergoing surgery on a knee tendon last July in Helsinki. Al-Dawsari, according to close sources, had his stitches removed two days ago and is now set to start his recovery. On J»»»
Spain deploys 275 firefighters to tackle Andalusia forest blaze
BARCELONA: More than 275 firefighters were on Saturday battling a challenging wildfire in Spain’s southern Andalusia region, though authorities said no residential zone was currently at threat. The blaze, happening north of the town of Niebla, halfway between Seville and the Portuguese border, was »»»
Foreign Minister to Meet with Ukrainian Ambassador on Monday over Drone Incident
Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova on Saturday invited the Ukrainian Ambassador to Bulgaria, Olesya Ilashchuk, to a meeting after a drone from the north exploded 100 metres inside Bulgaria's territory earlier in the day. The two will meet on Monday as Ambassador Ilashchuk is not currently in Bulgar»»»
Pharmaceutical Industry: European technology opens new prospects for Tunisia
Tunis, August 8, 2026, (TAP)- The European PIPAC consortium, comprising De Dietrich, Alysophil, Bruker and Novalix, has successfully completed a pilot program for a continuous manufacturing platform for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The...»»»
Egypt intensifies campaign to remove Nile encroachments under national river management project
Egypt has intensified efforts to remove illegal encroachments along the Nile as part of a national project aimed at protecting the river’s hydraulic capacity, strengthening state control over the waterway and its adjacent lands, and improving river management, the Ministry of Water Resources and Ir»»»
Egypt offers 99 investment opportunities to local firms, receives 204 foreign applications
Egypt’s Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities is continuing to offer a wide range of investment opportunities in new cities through the New Urban Communities Authority’s (NUCA) digital platforms for local and foreign investors, as part of efforts to attract private-sector investment »»»
Egypt steps up drive to attract Indian industrial investment, expand manufacturing partnerships
Egypt is stepping up efforts to attract new Indian industrial investments and expand the presence of Indian companies in its manufacturing sector, with a focus on technology transfer, increasing local content, developing domestic supply chains, and positioning Egypt as a production and export hub f»»»
Got a high-paying UAE job offer? MOHRE warns job seekers to check it before accepting
UAE job seekers warned about fake offers and recruitment scams The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has warned job seekers in the UAE and abroad about fake job offers and recruitment scams. Scammers may promise high salaries, immediate hiring and fast recruitment, but then ask »»»
Uri Tzafon Leads Zionist Movements Plotting to Settle in South Lebanon
Menasheh, Asher, Dan, and Naphtali are the names of the Jewish tribes that the Zionist invaders claim that they had settled in South Lebanon, reaching Sidon City, during the alleged Second Temple period. Such claims aim at securing a “historical right” for the Zionists to return to Lebanon and cons»»»
Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel, dies at 68
Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, has died, it was confirmed Saturday. He was 68. Jorge, who was also his son's agent, died Friday at a hospital in his native Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness. The Messi family had kept Jorge's illness under wraps bef»»»