UAE flight status today: Latest Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia cancellations; India travel advisory
UAE travellers flying today should check their flight status before heading to the airport. Most services continue to operate, but airlines are making changes to selected regional routes, particularly flights to Bahrain and Kuwait, amid the ongoing regional security situation. With UAE airports ent»»»
South Korea’s Lee urges talks with North Korea to replace armistice with peace
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on Saturday for talks with North Korea to pursue peaceful coexistence, saying Seoul would seek safeguards to prevent conflict and noting the need to replace the peninsula’s armistice with a “peace regime.”In a speech marking the anniversary of Kor»»»
Kazakhstan attributes blackout to shutdown of hydrogenerators at Toktogul HPP - | 24.KG
KEGOC, Kazakhstan’s electricity grid operator, provided an explanation for the power outage on Friday. Several media outlets reported the statement, citing the company’s press service. According to KEGOC, at 2:37 p.m. on August 14, two hydrogenerators with a combined capacity of 600 megawatts at th»»»
Trump Vows to Declare Hormuz Strait Territory of US 'Pretty Soon'
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States "pretty soon." "Pretty soon I will be declaring the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the US," Trump said during a speech in Garden City, New York.»»»
UAE residents' update: US-Iran conflict, Hormuz tensions, ADNOC attack and flight cancellations
The US-Iran conflict remains centred on the Strait of Hormuz, with tensions rising after President Donald Trump said he could declare the strategic waterway US territory. Iran has rejected the claim and said the strait will remain under its authority. For UAE residents, the developments continue to»»»
Manas airport to operate under special regime on August 31 and September 1 - | 24.KG
Manas International Airport will operate under a special regime on August 31 and September 1 due to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit and the World Nomad Games. Regular passenger flight arrivals and departures will be temporarily restricted during the daytime, Airports of Kyrgyzsta»»»
National Bank of Kyrgyzstan fines payment system operator 1 million soms - | 24.KG
The Supervision Committee of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has fined a payment organization/payment system operator 1,081,609 soms. According to the National Bank, the fine was imposed for violations of banking legislation and legislation on combating the financing of criminal activity a»»»
Barely half of Ukrainians abroad still plan to go home
Just over half of the Ukrainians living abroad still intend to come home, down from more than two-thirds a year ago, as new lives in the EU take root. The share planning to return fell to 53% from 68%, while the share who say they do not intend to return at all doubled to 34% from 17%, according to»»»
From classroom to career: Reinventing hospitality education for the real world
Walk the lobby of any five-star hotel in Dubai or Abu Dhabi and you will find a workforce under unprecedented pressure. Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030, a pipeline of major sporting events, and the legacy of Expo are generating sustained demand for hospitality talent at a scale the region has nev»»»
UAE weather: 49°C heat followed by rain and 40km/h winds
Dubai: Temperatures could reach 49°C in parts of the UAE on Saturday, with clouds building over northern and eastern areas before the prospect of rain increases across parts of the country over the next several days, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Saturday will be fair to partly c»»»
British couple in the UAE is on a mission to rehome 50 abandoned pets: 'There's a forever home for all, out there'
Where there's hope, there's a will, and when there's a will, there are many, many ways. It's this iron-clad hope that leads rescuers to the abandoned, injured and traumatised dogs and cats across the UAE. While there are stories within stories, While there are stories within stories, one such story»»»
Libya’s Haftar played key role in release of US hostage held by Daesh, sources say
DAKAR: Authorities in eastern Libya under military commander Khalifa Haftar helped secure the release of an American missionary held hostage held by a Daesh affiliate in West Africa’s Sahel region, escorting him to freedom through Libya, five sources told Reuters on Friday. Four of the sources said»»»
Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead
Academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead Friday, the prestigious British institution confirmed. Arday, 41, was found unresponsive on Friday afternoon at an address in south London, »»»
Jason Ardey, youngest Black Cambridge prof, found dead after resigning - UPI.com
People walk outside Jesus College, where the late Prof. Jason Arday worked, at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, Britain, on Aug. 7. Arday, who resigned last week amid scrutiny of his academic history, was found dead in London on Friday, police said. File Photo by Tolga Akmen/EPA Aug. 14 (U»»»
Think Skywards Miles are just for flights? Here’s what else you can get
Dubai: If you are an Emirates Skywards member, your Miles can do much more than simply reduce the cost of your next flight. Skywards Miles are the reward currency earned by members when they fly with Emirates, flydubai and partner airlines, as well as through a network of banks, hotels, car rental »»»
Powerful 7.7-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia coast - UPI.com
Authorities in Indonesia issued a tsunami warning, telling those in nearby areas to stay away from beaches and riverbanks following a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday. Photo by Made Nagi/EPA Aug. 14 (UPI) -- A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, triggering a tsuna»»»
AI stock sell-offs keep returning as investors question spending, valuations and returns
Dubai: Investors have grown used to sudden bouts of selling in AI-linked stocks, but analysts say the recurring swings are less about discovering new risks and more about fresh evidence forcing markets to reconsider how much companies are spending and how long it will take for those investments to »»»
An ‘influencer’ degree? Colleges bet on content creator major as critics question its value
NEW YORK: Ask a teen what they want to be when they grow up, and there’s a fair chance being an influencer is on their list. Digital media and the people who star in it have been cultural mainstays for teens’ entire lives, so creating social media, video or podcast content seems a natural, albeit n»»»
British PM bans sales of BBQs, deploys military in wildfire fight - UPI.com
An aerial view taken with a drone shows smoke rising from wildfires near Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, Britain, on July 31. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Friday banned the sale of disposable barbeques and took other emergency measures to combat wildfires triggered by heatwaves and a lack of ra»»»
Israel forces Palestinians out of Qusra after siege by Jewish settlers
Palestinian residents of the West Bank village of Qusra have been ordered to leave their homes after a days-long siege and repeated attacks by Israeli settlers, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declaring the area a closed military zone in what it claims is a move to protect civilians. In an int»»»
U.S. Army identifies Fort Hood helicopter pilots killed in Texas crash - UPI.com
Two U.S. Army pilots were killed when an Apache attack helicopter from Fort Hood crashed in Texas. They were identified as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey (right) and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmstead (left). Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army on Friday identified»»»
An ‘influencer’ degree? Colleges bet on content creator major as critics question its value
NEW YORK: Ask a teen what they want to be when they grow up, and there’s a fair chance being an influencer is on their list. Digital media and the people who star in it have been cultural mainstays for teens’ entire lives, so creating social media, video or podcast content seems a natural, albeit n»»»
U.S. missionary released in Niger after 10-month kidnapping - UPI.com
Aug. 14 (UPI) -- An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger last fall has been released, officials said Thursday. Kevin Rideout, 50, was abducted by three men from outside his home in the capital of Niamey on Oct. 21. The details of his release are unclear, but he was in FBI custody and in g»»»
FBI statistics: Violent crime, murders fell by record levels in 2025 - UPI.com
The levels of violent crime decreased by a record amount during 2025, the FBI announced Friday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Violent crime, including the estimated rate for murders and certain manslaughters, showed record year-to-year decreases in the United States»»»
Two slicks are close to 2 Iranian islands in the Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster – Ya Libnan
Share: A satellite image shows Qeshm Island following suspected oil spills at sea, off the coast of Iran, August 10, 2026. European Union/Copernicus Sentinel-2/Handout via REUTERS Two slicks have appeared in Iranian waters, satellite imagery and video verified by Reuters show, as tit-for-tat attack»»»
‘We never leave’: Palestinians besieged in West Bank fear Israeli settlers will seize their homes
For nearly a week, Israeli settlers have been surrounding homes in the West bank village of Qusra in a coordinated offensive to force Palestinian residents from their homes in order to seize new land. Palestinian Amin Rahal and his three brothers haven't gone to work in weeks, instead taking turns »»»
Romania’s sole nuclear plant shut down as Danube hits record low
The only nuclear power plant in Romania has been completely shut down due to record-low Danube River levels, state-owned energy company Nuclearelectrica announced on Thursday. River water is essential for cooling many European nuclear plants, making low levels an increasing constraint on power gene»»»
Fallen French football giants Bordeaux move closer to extinction
Bordeaux: Bordeaux, once one of France's leading football clubs and the team where the country's new head coach Zinedine Zidane made his name, lurched further into trouble on Friday. After years of crippling financial problems, the spectre of judicial liquidation is looming over the Girondins after»»»
India’s 80th Independence Day: Progress, people and partnership
JEDDAH: As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, we remember with gratitude the countless men and women whose courage and sacrifice secured our freedom. We also pay tribute to the generations of Indians who have, since 1947, strengthened our democracy, built our institutions and contributed t»»»
Ebola killing a victim every 30 minutes in DR Congo: UN
Geneva: The Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now killing a victim every 30 minutes, a top UN humanitarian official said Friday, calling for greater international action. "The outbreak is the fastest growing on record," Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs»»»
Ex-Cambridge Uni professor at center of plagiarism scandal found dead
LONDON: Black British academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead Friday, UK media outlets reported. Arday, 41, died after being found unresponsive at an address in south London on Fri»»»
FDA, CDC inspect Taylor Farms' Mexican plant in cyclosporiasis probe - UPI.com
Farm workers harvest romaine lettuce in Salinas, Calif., on April 28, 2020. The Food and Drug Administration announced it is inspecting the Mexican processing facility of Taylor Farms as part of its probe into the ongoing outbreak of Cyclospora infections. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License »»»
Europe killed 25,000 of its own people this summer for want of air conditioning
Extreme heat has killed more than 25,000 people across Europe this year, on data compiled by Insurance Journal from government agencies and research institutions in Germany, Spain, France, the UK, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Germany alone accounts for an estimated 11,900 excess heat deaths sin»»»
Russian view, Tehran's Hormuz trap
The escalation of US armed action against Iran, coupled with the sharp weakening of pro-Iranian groups across the region under parallel Israeli operations, has pushed Tehran to abandon its policy of strategic patience. In its place, according to a former ambassador to Tehran, Aleksandr Maryasov, Ir»»»
Youth from 34 countries launch One Korea alliance in Seoul - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Judges for the Peace Innovation Challenge pose during the 2026 One Korea Youth Forum in Seoul on Aug. 12. From left are Hyo-geon Kim, manager at Gain Consulting Group; Namsik Yoo, co-representative of Alliance for Korea United USA; Joo-hyuk Kim, producer at New Korea Foundation; Geon-dong »»»
Belgian woman charged in France over foiled attack on US bank
PARIS: A 23-year-old Belgian woman was charged in France Friday for allegedly being part of an attempted March 28 bomb attack on a Bank of America branch in Paris that officials said might be tied to a pro-Iran group. That attack — thwarted when police stopped and arrested four people about to set »»»
Trump says will 'soon' declare Hormuz strait US territory
GARDEN CITY, United States: President Donald Trump on Friday said he would "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US territory, claiming that Iran was being heavily defeated. "Pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States. It's true," he said with a »»»
What has changed in Afghanistan five years after the Taliban’s return?
NEW YORK CITY: Olga Cherevko has spent the past several months crisscrossing Afghanistan, from Bamiyan and Herat to Paktika, Khost and, most recently, Nuristan, where flash flooding recently tore through villages, leaving families with nothing. Across different landscapes and provinces, the stories»»»
Alex Murdaugh's retrial moved to a different county - UPI.com
The second trial of disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, convicted of killing his wife and son, will take place outside of his home county, a judge ruled Friday. File Photo via South Carolina Department of Corrections/UPI | License Photo Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The second trial of disgraced So»»»
Trump dismisses concerns over crew aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran, while confirming the ship would soon rotate out. Asked by reporters whether family members were worried about the situation on»»»
Yemen government says Houthi missiles kill at least four civilians in port city
ADEN: Yemen’s internationally recognized government said the Houthis fired six ballistic missiles at the Red Sea port of Mocha on Friday, killing four civilians, amid an escalation in hostilities between the Iran-aligned group and the government. The armed forces aligned with the Yemeni government»»»
Iraqi daily oil exports in August highest since start of war: minister
BAGHDAD: Iraq’s average daily oil exports since the beginning of August are the highest since the outbreak of the Middle East war between Iran and the United States choked off the Strait of Hormuz, the oil ministry said Friday. Iraqi Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair told a press conference that»»»
Lebanon’s creative talent suffers as regional war drags on
BEIRUT: For decades, the Gulf served as the center of gravity for much of Lebanon’s creative talent, with swaths of designers and marketing executives flocking to its cities to find clients or relying on its foundations and cultural centers for funding. But with regional economies now under pressu»»»
Syria’s Railways carry more freight as repairs revive vital routes
DAMASCUS: Rail freight shipments in Syria rose by nearly 59 percent during the first seven months of 2026 as maintenance crews repaired key routes and restored specialized equipment using locally available expertise and parts, the country’s railway authority said. The General Establishment of Syria»»»
WHO decries lack of justice over 10,000 attacks on healthcare
GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Friday that more than 10,000 attacks on healthcare had been recorded since 2018 — but nobody has ever been brought to justice. These attacks, reported across 29 countries and territories, have resulted in approximately 5,700 deaths and 8,500 injuries, the »»»
Afghan women face grim future as aid cuts compound Taliban repression, UN envoy warns
NEW YORK CITY: Five years after the Taliban seized control of Kabul for the second time, Afghan women and girls are trapped in what the UN’s top official responsible for the issue described as an unparalleled crisis of rights, which has been worsened by a collapse in international funding that is s»»»
Stolen artworks by Matisse, Cezanne, Renoir recovered in Brazil, Italy - UPI.com
"Le Luxe II" by Henri Matisse is on display at Museum of Modern Art on April 27, 2022, in New York City. Police in Brazil and Italy announced Friday they have recovered stolen Matisse artworks, as well as works by Paul Cezanne and Pierre-August Renoir. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Pho»»»
'I shot Mr Thompson': Luigi Mangione admits killing UnitedHealthcare CEO in shock court confession
New York: Luigi Mangione spoke slowly and deliberately as he admitted to shooting US health care executive Brian Thompson, in a stunning confession befitting a crime that has gripped the United States. "I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," Mangione, wearing a yellow prison jumpsuit, told a»»»
Hezbollah chief says Lebanon-Israel deal puts undue pressure on army
BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Friday accused Lebanese authorities of subjecting the country’s armed forces to undue pressure by implementing a framework deal agreed with Israel to end hostilities. The June trilateral framework, to which the United States is also a party, involves the disar»»»
Hezbollah chief calls to reverse 'mistake' of direct talks with Israel - UPI.com
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem called Friday for “reversing the sinful, disgraceful and humiliating mistake” of Lebanon negotiating peace with Israel. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem lashed out at the Lebanese offic»»»