Syria's Health Ministry said Friday that 14 people were wounded, three of them critically, but that there were no fatalities in the explosion of a minivan taxi a day earlier in a Damascus suburb. The Health Ministry had said Thursday night that two people were killed in the blast. In a statement Fr»»»

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a defense agreement on Friday that would treat an attack on one as an attack on all three, Turkish and Pakistani officials said, solidifying cooperation between the three regional powers at a time of growing security concerns. The agreement was signed in the»»»

Houthi attacks on a strategic Yemeni province killed at least 10 people, according to a minister and military source, as the rebels escalated strikes on the oil-rich region. A 2022 truce between the Iranian-backed Houthis and the Saudi-supported Yemen government unravelled last month and at least 5»»»

Palestinian Christians call themselves "living stones" and say they have lived continuously in the Holy Land for the last 2,000 years. Maybe not for much longer, believes Reverend Mitri Raheb. "If the current conditions continue, there will not be a single Palestinian Christian left by 2050," said »»»

The Pentagon revoked former US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's “eligibility” to access classified information and barred him from holding “any sensitive position," alleging Friday that he disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One's capabilities to the media. It follows reporting last »»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have honoured two traffic officers for their humanitarian response after they helped a member of the public cross the road safely, recognising the act as an example of the force's commitment to serving the community beyond its traditional law enforcement role. Major Gene»»»

Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti crude oil rose by USD 2.83 to USD 75.27 per barrel (pb) in Saturday's trading as compared to USD 72.44 pb in Friday's session, according to figures released by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. In global markets, Brent crude futures rose by USD 1.06 to USD 83.55 pb, whi»»»

Damascus, Aug. 8 (SANA) Gold prices in the local market rose by 300 Syrian pounds per gram on Saturday compared with Thursday, according to the bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management. The authority said the price of a gram of 21-karat gold reached 15,750 Syrian poun»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said at a briefing, following a meeting of the Security Council under the Council of Ministers that Bulgaria had strengthened the protection of its airspace after several incidents with drones entering Romanian territory. "Until July 31, our airspace was monitored »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces struck logistics hubs, fuel and energy facilities, and transport infrastructure serving the Ukrainian armed forces over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "Operational-tactical aviation, attack drones, missile forces and artillery of »»»

Damascus, (SANA) The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a non-refundable $100 million grant to support the Financial Sector Modernization Project in Syria (IDA), the Central Bank of Syria said, welcoming the grant as support for developing the financial sector and strengthening its in»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE and the wider Arabian Peninsula will enter the final phase of the peak summer season on August 11, with the rising of the Al Kulaybin stars marking the beginning of Marakhiyat Al Qalaid, the last period of the traditional qayz (peak summer), according to Emirati astronomer Ibrahi»»»

First published in Respekt. Europe is opening new trade routes and strengthening its system for controlling imported food. We went directly to Antwerp to see how it is done. “Once we found a frozen dog in a container from China. That was strange, because importing frozen dogs into the EU is not all»»»

Iran calls for greater regional convergence and cooperation, stressing reliance on regional capabilities towards exclusion of foreign interference. “When Muslims stand together, we can face every challenge by malicious outsiders head-on,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote in a post on X on Frid»»»

Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh stressed ongoing development in Egyptian-Russian ties, aiming to deepen economic partnership, boost Egyptian exports to Russia, and enhance joint investments. This came during his meeting with Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development »»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said at a briefing following a meeting of the Security Council under the Council of Ministers that at 8:10 a.m. on Saturday morning, a drone entered Bulgarian airspace from the north, and exploded approximately 100 metres inside Bulgarian territory. The incident occurred »»»

The US Senate has overwhelmingly approved a major new Russia sanctions package that could impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries buying Russian oil and natural gas, potentially putting Hungary in the firing line. The bill, named in honour of the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, pa»»»

Dubai Police have summoned a motorcyclist who was filmed riding at more than 290km/h while performing dangerous stunts and weaving between vehicles. The footage showed the rider travelling at extreme speed, riding on one wheel and moving recklessly through traffic. Police said the rider was identif»»»

Senior US military leaders are actively seeking a face-saving way out of the six-month-long war with Iran, according to a CNN report citing informed sources. The network stated that in recent weeks, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Keane has made it clear in private conversations with othe»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine has been urging the White House for several weeks to find a way to end the conflict with Iran, US media reported, citing sources. "Caine is looking for an off ramp,” a source said. According to the TV channel, Gen. Caine has he»»»

JEDDAH: Visitors gathered at Hayy Jameel over the weekend to celebrate International Cat Day through a blend of independent cinema, live entertainment and community activities, while raising awareness and funds for rescued animals. The celebration transformed Hayy Cinema into a pet-friendly space, »»»

Dubai: Thailand’s prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to introduce tougher gun-control laws after a 14-year-old boy allegedly carried out a shooting spree that left eight people dead and at least 22 others injured. According to a BBC report, the teenager is alleged to have first killed his»»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team continued its strong performances at the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship by winning three gold and two silver medals in the Adult men’s competition on Friday at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. The latest results take the national team’s overall tally at the»»»

LONDON: For much of the past decade Yemen’s Houthi militia built its reputation as an insurgent force fighting a domestic war against the internationally recognized government and Saudi-led coalition. Today, however, its military campaign extends far beyond Yemen’s borders. From missiles and drones»»»

DUBAI: Al-Nassr completed the necessary procedures to address the financial restrictions imposed on it for accumulated debts exceeding SR800 million ($212 million), opening the door for the reigning Saudi Pro League champions to carry out signings ahead of the new season, Arriyadiyah has reported. »»»

BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY: Joaquin Niemann’s dominant start to LIV Golf New York 2026 shows no signs of slowing down. The Chilean fired a 6-under 65 on Friday to reach 13-under through 36 holes, extending his lead to five shots without a single bogey on his card through two rounds at a Trump National »»»

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general on Saturday. Blanche, who has already been serving as the top US law enforcement officer in an acting capacity, represented Trump as his private attorney in several criminal »»»

RIYADH: Startups operating in the Middle East and North Africa region raised $172.6 million across 45 deals in July, a monthly increase of 16 percent. According to Wamda data, Saudi Arabia regained the top spot in July after ranking outside the lead for the entire first half of the year, with start»»»

An Israeli enemy army infantry force, accompanied by two Merkava tanks, advanced this morning toward the Shmeis area on the outskirts of Kfarshouba, according to Al-Manar’s correspondent. The correspondent reported that the forces conducted search and sweep operations in the wooded areas that the e»»»

Americana Restaurants International PLC reported strong financial results for the first half of 2026, with double-digit growth in revenue, earnings, and cash flow, supported by higher like-for-like sales, continued restaurant expansion, and improved operating efficiency. The restaurant operator, li»»»

Ramallah: Palestinian Christians call themselves "living stones" and say they have lived continuously in the Holy Land for the last 2,000 years. Maybe not for much longer, believes Reverend Mitri Raheb. "If the current conditions continue, there will not be a single Palestinian Christian left by 20»»»

Around 2.27 billion forints have been repaid to the state by Prime Tech Magántőkealap, a private equity fund linked to Lőrinc Mészáros, following a review of an earlier transaction related to the electronic road toll system — Transportation and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy announced in a Facebo»»»

The Hague: A fire broke out Friday night at a recycling plant near the port of Rotterdam, spewing thick smoke across the area before being brought under control in an all-night operation, authorities said. The blaze prompted a large-scale emergency response involving fire units, a fireboat from the»»»

Rome: Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, belched smoke and ashes in a new eruption on Saturday, forcing the suspension of arrivals at a nearby airport on Sicily. "Due to Etna's eruptive activity and the associated release of volcanic ash into the atmosphere, the airspace correspo»»»

New Delhi: A rat has become the most unlikely suspect in a jewellery theft after security cameras captured it stealing gold rings and chains worth about $12,000 from a shop in southern India. The bizarre incident unfolded at a jewellery store in Tumakuru, in the southern state of Karnataka, where s»»»

New Delhi: Two weeks after youth-led protests forced India's education minister to resign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is grappling with the fallout from one of its toughest political challenges in years. Led by the online Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the demonstrations spread from Ne»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security concluded the first Pistol Shooting Championship for Officers, featuring individual and team competitions. The three-day championship was attended by 33 officers of various ranks representing the directorate’s departments and secti»»»

The Kyrgyz National Agrarian University (KNAU) and Altai State Agricultural University signed a memorandum. KNAU noted that the agro-industrial complex is one of the key areas of economic cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation. Growing demand for food, the development of»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Angola over the victims of a road collision in Cuanza Sul Province, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sin»»»

PoliticsIndiaIndia wary of potential 100% US tariffs over Russian oilMidhat Fatimah with AP, AFP, Reuters, dpaThe US Senate passed a Russian sanctions bill that could result in tariffs on India, as a major Russian oil consumer. Follow DW for more. https://p.dw.com/p/5IU6fIndian exporters are faced »»»

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Sydney: A remote Australian town will become a "cornerstone" of the Western supply of scandium, a rare earth needed for defence, planes and data centres, miner Sunrise Energy Metals said on Saturday after a $400 million US pledge. The Pentagon announced a $400 million conditional loan commitment to»»»

Sharjah: Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council has announced the launch of Irthi Museum, the region’s first museum dedicated to contemporary craft, aimed at preserving authentic Emirati craft traditions, reinterpreting them through contemporary perspectives and carrying them forward for future generati»»»

Tunis, Aug. 8 (TAP)- The weather is slightly cloudy across the country on Saturday, growing cloudy during the afternoon in the midland and locally in the south, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.The wind is blowing north in the...»»»

A large-scale search and rescue operation is underway in Talas region on Talas River, where 15-year-old Bayel Timur uulu was swept away by the current a month and a half ago. According to Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the region Ermat Dzhumaev, 320 people are currently involved»»»

RIYADH: Across the Middle East and North Africa, homegrown fintechs are addressing financial exclusion from two entirely different starting points, and two platforms illustrate that divide well: Valu in Egypt, and Arib in Saudi Arabia. Valu is an Egyptian buy now, pay later and consumer finance pla»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is entering one of the biggest technology infrastructure shifts since the rise of cloud computing, with data centers set to evolve into artificial intelligence factories, a senior NVIDIA executive told Arab News. Marc Domenech, vice president enterprise for Middle East, Turkey,»»»

Houston, Aug 8, (SANA) Oil prices rose at the close of trading on Friday, with Brent crude gaining $1.06, or 1.3%, to settle at $83.55 a barrel. Reuters reported that U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 89 cents, or 1.15%, to settle at $78.18 a barrel. Oil prices have gained more »»»

An 18-year-old Hungarian man is suspected of killing a 29-year-old Austrian man in Lower Austria, with investigators examining the possibility that the attack was motivated by the victim’s sexual orientation. The victim was found dead early on Thursday in a house in Langenzersdorf, north of Vienna.»»»

Dubai: There was a time when hunger dictated Jenifer Segalowitz’s life. One afternoon after returning home from school in the Philippines, she discovered there was nothing left to eat. Hungry and exhausted, she accepted a piece of fried chicken that had already been thrown into the trash after her »»»