A yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg didn't respond immediately to a call for help from a skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, but a maritime law expert said Monday the crew may not have been obligated to after the Coast Guard determined the boat wasn't in distress. A spokesperson for th»»»

Former Ukrainian detainees and Ukrainian officials accused Russia on Monday of systematically torturing prisoners of war and civilian ​detainees, holding captives incommunicado and subjecting them to beatings, electric shocks and sexual abuse, with thousands still in captivity. Russia rejected the »»»

Russian attacks killed five ​people and injured 20 in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia early on Tuesday and also struck Kyiv, triggering fires in ‌the capital, officials ‌said. Zaporizhzhia Regional ​Governor ‌Ivan ⁠Fedorov ​said Russian troops ⁠deployed missiles and aerial bombs on »»»

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump departed ‌on a secret military flight from Turkiye last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, an extraordinary move prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported Monday. Trump had ​taken the newly renova»»»

Oman said it was working to contain an oil spill off its southern coast after a tanker ran aground in June inside a protected marine area, triggering calls for action by environmentalists. It follows an investigation by AFP that found the ship had been stranded for weeks near al-Qibliyyah island af»»»

The trial of a former gang leader accused of orchestrating the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur finally began on Monday, 30 years after one of America's most high-profile unresolved killings. The proceedings, expected to last a month, will likely not make clear who fired the shots that killed the Cali»»»

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., speaks Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Schiff and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., have released a new cybersecurity bill, the Water Cyber Shield Act. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Sens. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Amy Klobuchar, D-»»»

MANILA: A Pentagon official on Monday asked allies in Asia to invest more in their defence and help deter aggression in the region and said the United States remains committed to do the same with “partners, not protectorates.” Elbridge Colby, an undersecretary of defence, made the remarks at a foru»»»

The United States has entered a new phase in its confrontational strategy towards Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. After thirteen nights of US military strikes from July 11 to July 23, operations paused before resuming on July 29. They could be halted and restarted again, depending on Iran’s actions i»»»

A Russian attack in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia killed five people and wounded 20, regional authorities said Tuesday, as explosions rang out in Kyiv during what officials called a ballistic missile strike. Russia has been increasingly deploying long-range missiles against Ukrainian cities i»»»

My conversation with British comedian Ricky Balshaw begins with me doing what many able-bodied people probably do around disability: wondering whether I’m using the right words. Ricky, who has cerebral palsy after the umbilical cord became wrapped around his neck during birth, went on to win a Para»»»

Abdullah Ocalan, jailed founder of the Kurdish militant PKK group, is an icon for many Kurds but a reviled terrorist for many Turks who is now at the heart of the biggest push for peace in over a decade. The militant leader, who oversaw decades of violence against the Turkish state, last year threw»»»

Dubai: Offshore banks are reportedly refusing to issue or renew international credit cards for some wealthy resident Indians because of concerns over India’s rules on money held abroad. The development has raised a key question for UAE-based Non-Resident Indians: could their salaries and savings in»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Russia was preparing to station more North Korean troops on its territory and had received more ballistic missiles from Pyongyang. Zelensky has repeatedly warned of deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, often while appealing fo»»»

Dubai: An Indian expat in Dubai, who was on vacation in his hometown in Kerala, has died after contracting suspected leptospirosis, commonly known as rat fever, his family has told Gulf News. Teejo George, 48, died at a hospital in Kannur on Saturday, just two days after being admitted with diarrho»»»

A major gasoline reservoir in Libya's Zawiya, west of Tripoli, caught fire and collapsed on Monday after what authorities said was an attack by unknown perpetrators. The National Oil Corporation (NOC) said the tank contained some 4.5 million litres of gasoline. The reservoir is located at the secon»»»

When Iran named Mohsen Rezaei, 71, the move carried an important "message" to the White House and the world. The long-time IRGC commander previously threatened to capture "at least 1,000 Americans as prisoners”. Razaei, 71, a four-decade veteran of Iran’s ruling establishment, is also wanted by Int»»»

GAZA STRIP: Registration has opened for students seeking to enroll at Makkah School in the southern Gaza Strip, a Saudi-backed initiative aimed at helping children resume their education amid the devastation of the war, SPA has reported. The school, supported by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and»»»

Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks Wednesday at the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C. Blanche was officially sworn in as attorney general Monday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, was swo»»»

JERUSALEM: Donald Trump’s latest plan to end the Gaza war calls on Hamas to ‌lay down its arms as Israel withdraws from the territory, terms endorsed by the militants but rejected by Israel, which says it will not pull back until the group’s disarmament is complete. WHAT IS TRUMP’S LATEST PLAN FOR »»»

A US judge threw out a case against Indian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani on Monday after the Trump administration decided to drop the fraud and bribery allegations against him. Court filings showed Brooklyn federal judge Nicholas Garaufis formally rubber-stamped a May request by prosecutor»»»

TRIPOLI: The governor of Libya’s central bank, Naji Issa, has resigned without giving a reason, several reports said on Monday. Private TV channel Al-Ahrar said Issa had confirmed his resignation. Issa and vice-governor Miree Al-Barasee were appointed by Libya’s parliament, which is based in the ea»»»

Agencies New York A rally in oil prices left stocks wavering while bond yields climbed, with trader anxiety building just days ahead of key inflation reports. The lack of a deal to revive the Strait of Hormuz drove Brent crude above $87. Higher energy costs stoked concerns the Federal Reserve will »»»

Tribune News Network Doha In a vibrant tableau reflecting the spirit of creativity and excellence, Al-Arabi Sports Club brought down the curtain on its summer activities amid festive atmospheres filled with joy and pride. This distinguished and successful conclusion crowned weeks of hard work and d»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Under the slogan #MakeStudentsHappy, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched its “Back to School 2026” fundraising campaign designed to help students pursue their education, as well as to provide the educational supplies and opportunities that would enable them to b»»»

Satyendra Pathak Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) accorded a warm farewell to Dr Eish Singhal, First Secretary at the Embassy of India, Qatar, and its outgoing Coordinating Officer, as he returns to India following the successful completion of his tenure in Qatar. The farewell gath»»»

Tribune News Network Abu Dhabi, UAE/ Doha, Qatar The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) will host the 2026 MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis on 10 September at W Doha, bringing together senior leaders to explore the changing nature of influence and what it means for organisations across t»»»

On August 10, 2026, President Donald Trump stated that the United States Navy is the only force with control over the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking during a White House event, he said: “The only one that has control of the Strait of Hormuz right now is the United States Navy. We have a blockade that’s»»»

1 of 3 | Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks before President Donald Trump signs an executive order that reevaluates childhood vaccines in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday. While the executive order still recommends childhood vaccines fo»»»

The Department of Justice building is shown in Washington, D.C. The department has filed complaints against three more states -- New York, Connecticut and Vermont -- alleging that tuition laws benefiting undocumented students are discriminatory. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 10»»»

TRIPOLI: A fire broke out on Monday ​in a diesel tank oil depot at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after the tank was struck under circumstances whose cause remains unknown, Brega Petroleum Marketing Company said in a statement. Brega is owned by state oil firm NOC and in charge of ‌fuel supplies. Zawiya r»»»

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei made a series of senior military appointments on Monday, reshaping the country’s top command structure as the conflict with the United States continues. In separate decrees, Khamenei appointed six commanders to key positions across Iran’s armed forces, the Isl»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 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»»»

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»»»

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, 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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»