Egypt telecom regulator refers four mobile operators to public prosecution over unauthorised line registrations
The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has referred Egypt’s four mobile network operators to the Public Prosecution for investigation over the registration of mobile lines using citizens’ personal data without their knowledge or possession, the regulator announced. The referral»»»
Mecca Defense Pact reshapes regional security through collective deterrence
Damascus, Aug. 10 (SANA) After two years of rapid security shifts that have redrawn the balance of power in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have moved beyond political coordination by signing the “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement,” a trilateral framework for collective deterrence a»»»
Can Al-Burhan’s Sudanese national dialogue turn military gains into a political settlement?
LONDON: More than three years after Sudan descended into civil war, army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan is pushing for a broad national dialogue aimed at rebuilding the country’s political institutions and laying the foundations for a civilian transition. Talks could begin as early as August, wi»»»
Al-Nassr fans worried ahead of new season but Ange might be the man to steer them to glory
RIYADH: It is not a good time to be an Al-Nassr fan. While that might sound like a bizarre statement to make, considering the club ended a seven-year title drought by beating Al-Hilal to the Saudi Pro League title last season, they face a stark reality as they prepare to defend their title. The clu»»»
Over 100 killed after Colombia struck by powerful earthquake
RIO DE JANEIRO: More than 100 people have died after western Colombia was hit by a severe magnitude 7.4 earthquake, reducing buildings to rubble in several cities, officials reported on Monday. At least 111 people have been killed, and 87 have been injured, President Abelardo de la Espriella said d»»»
Captain of capsized boat in New York Harbor to appear in federal court - UPI.com
The Statue of Liberty is lit in the red, white and blue July 1 in New York City. The captain of a boat that capsized Saturday near the statue in New York Harbor will appear in federal court Monday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The operator of a boat that capsized in »»»
Police in India use tear gas, water cannons on demonstrators - UPI.com
Police officers gesture to protesters taking part in a demonstration demanding Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's resignation and a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged paper leaks in recruitment examinations, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India on Monday. Photo by Jesh Kumar/EPA Aug. 10»»»
Tehran says it is monitoring alleged US military movements in the region
Dubai: A senior Iranian academic has claimed that Tehran is monitoring preparations for a potential US-led military operation against Iran, warning that the country is ready to respond with force if attacked. Mohammad Marandi, professor of North American Studies and dean of the Faculty of World Stu»»»
Trump demands Iran pay compensation for victims of past 50 years of conflicts
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he would seek compensation from Iran for victims of conflicts over the past 50 years, in response to Tehran's demands for compensation for damage suffered during the current conflict. In a Truth Social post, Trump said Iran was seeking compensation for dam»»»
Egypt urges full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon following Rome negotiations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed the necessity of a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territories and the complete implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 during a telephone call with his Lebanese counterpart Youssef Raji on Monday. Discussing the late»»»
Peace Council’s High Representative defends Gaza disarmament plan as US dismisses Netanyahu’s rejection
Peace Council High Representative Nikolay Mladenov stated that a 15-point plan to disarm the Gaza Strip is the “only way forward” and relies on verifiable steps rather than trust in the Hamas movement, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of the proposal. Mladenov’s remar»»»
Trump demands compensation from Iran as Tehran vows Hormuz will remain closed as long as war continues
US President Donald Trump said on Monday he has instructed American representatives to firmly include compensation demands from Iran in any future negotiations, following claims by Iranian representatives for damages incurred during a five-month military conflict. Writing on Truth Social, Trump des»»»
Al-Sisi orders third tax relief package, approves tax sukuk proposal to ease financing costs
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has directed the government to prepare a third package of tax relief measures and approved a proposal to introduce tax sukuk aimed at reducing the state’s financing needs and lowering debt-servicing costs, according to the presidency. Al-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s»»»
Safa Abdo joins Impact Team 2050 as international youth advisor to ROSATOM leadership
Safa Abdo, an Egyptian nuclear physicist, certified nuclear security specialist, and international youth and climate trainer, has recently joined Impact Team 2050, the International Youth Advisory Council to Alexey Likhachev, Director General of ROSATOM. Impact Team 2050 brings together 13 young le»»»
Egyptian industry minister outlines updated 2030 strategy to boost exports and global integration
Egypt has updated its Industry Strategy 2030 by identifying five industrial groups, prioritising sectors aimed at increasing exports and integrating into global supply chains, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem stated. The priority industries were determined based on scientific foundations, compreh»»»
Syrian leader receives UN refugee chief in Damascus
DAMASCUS:President Ahmad Al-Sharaa received UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih and his accompanying delegation at the People’s Palace in Damascus on Monday, in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani. The meeting focused on ways to strengthen»»»
Finance Minister: Syria’s economy expected to grow 11.3% in 2026
Damascus, Aug. 10 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohamad Yisr Barnieh said Syria’s economy is expected to grow by 11.3% this year, with growth momentum projected to continue in the coming years, while production in several sectors is expected to return to pre-2011 levels by 2030. In an exclusive interview»»»
Uganda’s Otunnu in race to become next UN secretary-general
KAMPALA: A Ugandan statesman is in the race to become the next secretary-general of the UN, the latest entrant in a contest that includes six others who want to succeed Antonio Guterres at the end of this year. Backed by Uganda, Olara Otunnu is traveling in New York “to meet delegations and engage »»»
Syria opens international forum on education, innovation and employment in Damascus
DAMASCUS: The International Forum on Education and Innovation opened in Damascus on Monday, bringing together officials and experts to discuss the future of education, innovation and workforce development. The forum is organized by the Economic Group for Promoting International Investments, in coop»»»
Settlers attack village northeast of Ramallah
RAMALLAH: Israeli settlers, under the protection of Israeli occupation forces, have attacked the village of Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah. Amin Abu Aliya, the head of the Al-Mughayyir Village Council, said that settlers attacked Palestinian farmers in the eastern plain area and local resident»»»
Warehouse data shows potential regions for development
Poland’s modern warehouse and industrial stock reached 38 million square meters at the end of June 2026. Mazowieckie, Śląskie and Dolnośląskie were the largest markets, with 7.74 million, 6.34 million and 5.43 million square meters, respectively. Developers delivered 578,600 square meters in Q2, wh»»»
Nine-story office building to be built in Gdańsk near Baltic Hub terminal
The Port of Gdańsk plans to build a new Integrated Border Control Point near the Baltic Hub terminal, with construction expected to begin in the first quarter of 2029. The complex will include a nine-story office building and a three-story inspection hall with rooftop parking for 230 cars. It will »»»
Wars to open hotel in Warsaw
Wars plans to open a conference and lodging center on Puławska Street in Warsaw after the summer as part of its push beyond railway catering. The pilot facility will have 50 rooms, including four premium suites, and is aimed mainly at business clients, conference organizers and training events. War»»»
Colombia declares emergency after 7.4 quake kills 111; UAE, world leaders pledge support
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings, according to President Abelardo de la Espriella. The earthquake struck at 7:34am local time, with its epicentre in the Chocó region. The Colombian Geological Servic»»»
Human Rights Monitor accuses Israel of double standards in dealing with reports from international organizations in Gaza
Geneva: The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor accused the Israeli occupation of selective and double standards in dealing with reports from international organizations concerning the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. In a statement Monday, the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor indicated that Israel»»»
Israeli glider drops stun grenades on Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Díaz-Canel accuses U.S. of waging ‘psychological warfare’ against Cuba - UPI.com
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel speaks during the opening of the 1st International Colloquium "Fidel: Legacy and Future" at Havana Convention Palace in Cuba on Monday. The conference marks the centenary of the birth of Fidel Castro and runs from through Thursday. Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Cuban President »»»
Witness list released as Tupac Shakur murder trial begins - UPI.com
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was arrested September 29, 2023, on a single charge of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the 1996 shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis' trial starts Monday. File photo courtesy of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Pol»»»
Watch: Pet goose hailed as a hero for alerting sleeping family to barn fire - UPI.com
Aug. 10 (UPI) -- A Texas family's pet goose is being hailed as a hero for alerting the sleeping family to a fire that erupted in their barn. Fort Bend County resident Bert Gerber said he was asleep in front of the TV last week when he was roused by the honking of the family's pet goose, Goosey. The»»»
FDA proposes new regulations on food ingredients - UPI.com
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a proposed new rule on Monday that would require food companies to disclose the addition of new ingredients in their products to the federal government. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administr»»»
How AI is helping UAE universities make smarter decisions in real time
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has officially launched the Higher Education Institutions Indicators Compass. This secure, unified national electronic platform empowers higher education institutions (HEIs) across the UAE to monitor institutional performa»»»
Egypt’s annual urban inflation accelerates to 14.9% in July from 14.3% in June
Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate accelerated to 14.9% in July, up from 14.3% in June, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). In a statement issued on Monday, CAPMAS said annual headline inflation for the country as a whole reached 13% in July, compared w»»»
Egypt reviews restructuring of ownership affiliations for public business sector companies
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Eissa chaired a meeting with Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid, and Assistant Prime Minister and CEO of the State-Owned Enterprises and Public Offerings Unit Hashem El-Sayed to discuss propos»»»
JASAN Group breaks ground on $117m integrated textile complex in Qantara West Industrial Zone
Waleid Gamal El-Din, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), attended the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday for a new industrial project by Zhejiang Jiansheng Group Co. Ltd, commercially known as JASAN Group, in the Qantara West Industrial Zone. The project will be developed on a 300,»»»
Chile launches agenda to step up fight against organized crime - UPI.com
Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast's agenda includes more than 30 bills aimed at strengthening efforts to combat criminal organizations. Photo by Adrian Thomasa/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Chilean President José Antonio Kast signed a constitutional reform bill Monday that lays the ground»»»
Tartous Port’s fourth quay brings added capacity, trade opportunities
Damascus, Aug. 10 (SANA) Syria’s takeover of the fourth commercial quay at Tartous Port, under a memorandum of understanding with Russia, is set to boost the port’s operational capacity, speed up cargo handling and ease pressure on other berths, according to economic experts. But translating those »»»
Teenager sacrifices his life after rescuing six people from drowning
Cairo: An 18-year-old Egyptian died after rescuing six people from drowning off the coast of Alexandria, turning what began as a heroic rescue into a tragedy. According to local authorities, Ziad Mohamed Ahmed Mahmoud spotted several people struggling in the water after strong waves carried them aw»»»
Up to QR10,000 fine for driving without lights at night, MoI reminds motorists
Doha, Qatar: Motorists in Qatar have been reminded to switch on their vehicle lights when driving at night, with the Ministry of Interior warning that failure to do so constitutes a traffic violation under Article 70 of the Traffic Law. In an awareness message, the ministry said: “Driving a vehicle»»»
Can ‘Islamic NATO’ rein in both Israel and Iran?
The signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan may eventually be remembered as one of the more consequential geopolitical developments to emerge from the current Middle Eastern crisis. Signed in Mecca by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish Presid»»»
Sports Boulevard launches $186m fund to develop Urban Wadi assets
JEDDAH: The Sports Boulevard Real Estate Development and Investment Co. has signed agreements with Rikaz Properties to establish its third real estate investment fund, valued at more than $186 million, to develop key assets including a luxury five-star hotel in Riyadh’s Urban Wadi. The fund will fi»»»
Ukraine’s Zelensky says up to 50,000 North Korean troops to be deployed in Russia
SEOUL: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers will be deployed in Russia to fight for Pyongyang’s ally, while calling on South Korea to provide support for its air defense.Zelensky said on X on Saturday that “a decision has been made for 30,000 to 50,00»»»
Young women collapse one after another at Budapest concert
Police have launched an investigation into suspected drug possession following a series of medical incidents during DJ Balázs Sebestyén’s show (DJ OTI), Telex reported on Monday, citing the Budapest Police Headquarters. Several women fell ill during Saturday’s concert, amid media reports that GHB –»»»
Archer Aviation purchasing 3 Boeing subsidiaries - UPI.com
Archer Aviation announced a deal to acquire three subsidiaries of Boeing on Monday in exchange for a stake in the company. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Archer Aviation announced a deal to acquire three subsidiaries of Boeing on Monday in exchange for a stake in »»»
Indian expat in Dubai, brother of NEET-linked suicide victim from Kerala, found dead in Mangaluru
Dubai: A 24-year-old Indian expat in Dubai, whose younger sister died by suicide in June while preparing for the NEET re-examination, was found dead in a hotel room in Mangaluru, Karnataka, on Monday, dealing a second devastating blow to the Kerala family within two months. Mangaluru City Police co»»»
Salam pushes for stronger economic ties with Syria
Beirut, Aug. 10 (SANA) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday called for activating the Lebanese-Syrian Business Council to boost trade, investment and transit through Syria, as Beirut and Damascus seek to deepen post-war economic cooperation. Salam made the remarks during a meeting with for»»»
Iran supreme leader names Guards general Abdollahi military chief
TEHRAN: Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei named Revolutionary Guards general Ali Abdollahi head of the country's armed forces on Monday, while also confirming a new commander of the Guards, putting his imprimatur on the country's military. A statement on Khamenei's website announced that "Maj»»»
Leader Makes New Appointments to Top Military Posts; Vahidi Named IRGC Commander - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Why is Egypt investigating all mobile operators?
Cairo: Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has referred all mobile network operators in the country to the Public Prosecution after uncovering violations involving mobile phone lines registered in the names of citizens without their knowledge or possession. The regulator said it to»»»
Netanyahu’s Snub of Trump Over Gaza is Posturing Linked to Looming Elections
“It’s not a secret that the Likud Party is facing decreasing support,” even among its traditional voters, Avi Melamed, an Israel-based strategic intelligence analyst, told Sputnik – commenting Netanyahu’s rejection of Trump’s Gaza peace plan. “We have to remember that Mr. Netanyahu was marking the »»»
As the Middle East War Continues Unabated Europe Is Confronted with Its Worst Energy Crisis, with the EU Unable to Formulate Cohesive Response
As the Middle East War Continues Unabated Europe Is Confronted with Its Worst Energy Crisis, with the EU Unable to Formulate Cohesive Response - Institute of Energy for South-East Europe About UsMission and VisionBackgroundAnnual ReportArticles of AssociationBoard of GovernorsOrganizationExecutive »»»