Tunis, August 5 (TAP)- The weather on Wednesday is slightly cloudy, growing cloudy in the afternoon in the northwest and the midland along with sometimes heavy rain and localised hailstorms. The wind, the National Institute of Meterology said, is...»»»

As the geopolitical centre of gravity shifts eastward, Romania is positioning itself to evolve from a net importer of military capabilities into an assertive, regional production engine. To orchestrate this transition, Bucharest is leveraging an expansive, multi-tiered capital deployment strategy d»»»

Dubai: Emirates passengers can now book single-ticket journeys to nine additional destinations across South Africa and neighbouring countries following an expansion of the airline’s codeshare partnership with South African Airways. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The a»»»

A military ceremony and wreath-laying at the Sailor Monument in Burgas Sea Garden marked the 147th anniversary of the Bulgarian Navy on Wednesday. The event was attended by Bulgarian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov, regional and municipal officials, representatives of the Interior Minist»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Four Palestinians martyred another injured in last 24 hours: Health Ministry in Gaza 05-08-2026 11:22 AM Latest News Urgent News Yemeni Arm»»»

Shaping the future of energy goes far beyond technological advancements; it is defined by leaders who can convert uncertainty into opportunity, balance innovation with resilience, and construct organisations prepared for a fundamentally transformed world. As Distribuție Oltenia accelerates its tran»»»

Damascus, Aug. 5 (SANA) Syrian Finance Minister Mohamed Yisr Barnieh welcomed Tuesday the positive assessment issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding continued momentum in Syria’s economic recovery, improved growth and fiscal performance. In a post on his Facebook page, Barnieh sa»»»

SINGAPORE: Shipping traffic at the key Middle Eastern maritime chokepoints of the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab El-Mandeb was little changed on Tuesday from the previous day, ship-tracking data showed. Eight vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, including five tankers and three bulk carriers, ship»»»

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said on Wednesday that they attacked a Saudi oil tanker off Yanbu, in the Red Sea, as the rebels pressed on with their declared maritime blockade of the kingdom. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.This was the eighth Saudi»»»

The Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Wednesday they had targeted a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea as part of an ongoing maritime blockade in retaliation of Saudi blockade, warning of further escalation against Saudi shipping routes. In a statement, the Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier Gener»»»

Every year, up to 70 percent of young people of conscription age in Kyrgyzstan are found unfit for military service. A draft concept for the development of the pre-conscription training system for youth until 2030, submitted for public discussion, says. According to the authors of the document, thi»»»

Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with top FIFA officials in Morocco on Wednesday as he looks to shore up his position in the wake of the collapse of his gambit to sell off commercial rights to the World Cup. The FIFA president has been the subject of a torrent of criticism, and no small »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco stands to benefit from a post-war surge in oil demand as buyers rebuild depleted inventories once the conflict ends, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ziad Al-Murshed said. Demand is likely to rise because of the “urgent need” to replenish inventories drawn d»»»

Jordan Football Association President Ali bin Hussein launched a public attack on FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday, accusing him of “blackmail” and claiming FIFA offered to help solve the kingdom's problems in exchange for his endorsement. Bin Hussein alleged that FIFA verbally communicat»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has outlined the mechanisms for recruiting domestic workers in the UAE, either through licensed recruitment agencies or via direct recruitment without an intermediary. The ministry explained that each recruitment method involves d»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday or Thursday, while Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement to reopen the critical waterway and potentially help bring an end to the war. Trump was asked by reporters traveling with him in California ab»»»

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel will not withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed and pushed back on a recent deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Netanyahu's remarks cast more doubt on the deal to disarm Hamas, which was seen »»»

Paris, France: Scientists plan to use a total solar eclipse that will be visible in Spain next week as a rare chance to learn more about the stormy, unpredictable nature of our star. When the Moon blots out the Sun on August 12, teams will leap into action studying its magnetic field, atmosphere an»»»

Washington, Aug. 5 (SANA) Oil prices fell more than 5% at settlement on Tuesday, reaching their lowest levels in three weeks after statements indicating progress in diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran reduced concerns over possible disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of »»»

For Cecile Roukoz, a lawyer whose brother died in the Beirut port explosion six years ago, accountability remains a priority. Families of victims of the port blast gathered Tuesday on the sixth anniversary of the catastrophe, demanding answers and accountability in a country long plagued by officia»»»

Dubai: For many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), leaving college behind was a sacrifice made to provide a better future for their families. Years later, many have built successful careers overseas but never had the chance to complete a degree. A new government programme aims to change that. The Ph»»»

The political storm surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin's alleged remarks about actor Trisha Krishnan has intensified, with actor-politician Khushbu Sundar launching a blistering attack on the former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister. Calling his comments "vulgar, crude and crass," Khushbu in an intervie»»»

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalised on Tuesday night following a police response at his Miami home, after members of the public raised concerns over content he had livestreamed on TikTok. What happened Emergency vehicles were seen outside Hilton's residence in Miami on Tuesday evening a»»»

1 of 3 | The Democratic primary for Michigan’s Senate seat between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens is just one of Tuesday’s key races to watch. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The Democratic primary race between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens for a Michiga»»»

Shipping in the Bulgarian section of the Danube River has not been suspended, but only a limited number of vessels continue to operate due to restrictions caused by low water levels, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River (EAEMDR) said. As of August 5, the water le»»»

DOHA: The Department of Mass Communication at Qatar University's College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with Al Jazeera Media Institute, has concluded two professional diploma programs: the Digital Media and AI-Supported Content Creation Diploma and the Live Television Broadcasting Diploma. B»»»

RIYADH: The European Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia said economic relations between the EU and Saudi Arabia are entering a new phase of expansion, driven by new partnerships, more European companies entering the Kingdom’s market, and deeper investment commitments, as the chamber seeks to broad»»»

More than 800,000 people displaced by war in Lebanon have begun returning to their hometowns following a lull in violence amid the Israel-Hezbollah war, the United Nations said. The announcement late on Tuesday came as Lebanon and Israel began a new round of U.S.-sponsored talks in Rome aimed at en»»»

Cobalt hydroxide exported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to China between 2000 and 2024 may have contained an estimated 2,000–5,000 tonnes of uranium, according to a peer-reviewed study developed alongside an investigation by Lighthouse Reports and the Financial Times. The quantitative e»»»

A delegation from Afghanistan’s Taliban-controlled Ministry of Agriculture has arrived in Moldova after obtaining visas under circumstances that the Moldovan government says it is investigating, prompting questions over how the visit was authorised, according to Free Europe. Moldova does not recogn»»»

Abu Dhabi: Qasr Al Watan has been recognised in both Trip.Best’s Top 100 Global Attractions & Experiences 2026 and Top 100 Attractions & Experiences in Asia 2026, published by Trip.com. Based on visitor reviews and performance indicators, the rankings highlight the palace’s position as one of the U»»»

Russia’s services sector remained under pressure in July as weak consumer demand and falling purchasing power continued to weigh on business activity, while fuel shortages pushed up transport costs and renewed inflationary pressures across the economy. (chart) The latest S&P Global Russia »»»

Two numbers define how much longer Ukraine can keep fighting: how many interceptor missiles it has left to defend its skies, and how many of its soldiers are actually dying to hold the line. Both are contested, both are politically massaged, and both look worse than the headline versions suggest on»»»

Geneva: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) called on all parties to uphold by their obligations under international humanitarian law, including the protection of children and civilian infrastructure in Russia and Ukraine. UNICEF said in a statement, "in the Russian Federation, there are re»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices continued to decline on Wednesday after steep falls in the previous two trading sessions, with markets closely watching efforts to end the US-Iran war and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures dropped 92 cents, or about 1.2%, to $78.44 a barrel. Th»»»

Some 70 years before the current frenzy of record-breaking fundraising by modern AI giants such as OpenAI and Anthropic, the Rockefeller Foundation made what may have been the first investment in the history of AI. With a $7,500 grant from the foundation in 1956, four eminent mathematicians organis»»»

In Dubai's current real estate landscape, the developers that will outperform are not those acquiring the most land, but those acquiring with the greatest precision. The market has matured considerably in recent years, with a more diverse buyer base, evolving demand patterns, and greater competitio»»»

On some Ukrainian army positions, Starlink terminals are the only remaining link to higher command, a Russian strike-drone platoon commander tells Sputnik. Once they are wiped out by Russian strikes, Ukrainian officers lose all ability to control the fighters on that position, he says.In the past w»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday that it had detained a Russian man who was going to set fire to a military enlistment office in the Kaluga Region on Ukraine's instructions. "In the Kaluga Region, the illegal activities of a Russian citizen, born in 2004,»»»

The United States said it remains "fully committed" to support both Lebanon as Israel as they held a fresh round of U.S.-sponsored talks in Rome on Tuesday. "The United States remains fully committed to supporting both governments as they carry this process forward in a manner that delivers lasting»»»

Moscow, Russia: An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of the Kuril Islands in Russia on Wednesday. The Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences reported that the quake occurred at a depth of 70 kilometers. No tsunami warnings were issued. Various parts »»»

Dubai: UAE shoppers can compare prices for 8,343 essential products across 525 outlets operated by 13 major retailers through the Ministry of Economy and Tourism’s Essential Goods Prices Platform. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The platform, which was launched in Apri»»»

X said Tuesday that it was ordered to restrict access to the presidential account of Ekrem Imamoglu, seen here running for mayor of Istanbul in 2019. The social media platform said it would challenge the order in court. File photo by Sedat Suna/EPA-EFE Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Social media platform X said i»»»

US President Donald Trump launched his military campaign against Iran with the declared aim of securing “unconditional surrender” from Tehran. Months later, the White House finds itself negotiating not over nuclear centrifuges or ballistic missiles, but over a single question: who controls the Stra»»»

The upper stage of a SpaceX rocket will crash into the Moon on Wednesday, an unintentional collision that poses no danger to Earth but will leave behind a lunar crater. A mixture of solar activity and gravitational forces put the rocket's second stage on its path towards the Moon, scientists said.&»»»

Authorities arrested a man carrying ammunition and later found a loaded gun in his car outside US President Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course, where he was allegedly photographing security preparations ahead of the president's fundraising event. A man carrying ammunition and with a gun in»»»

The Shandong Quality World Wide Shandong Automotive & Auto Parts Industry Promotion Matchmaking Conference was successfully hosted at Sharjah Expo Centre in the UAE on August 4. Organised by the Department of Commerce of Shandong Province, this event marked the inaugural session of the 2026 Industr»»»

New Delhi: Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed Wednesday, with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes. While the annual monsoon brings rainfall that farmers depend on, scientists say climate change i»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil extended losses on Wednesday as investors waited to see if efforts to end the Iran war and restore traffic through ​the blockaded Strait of Hormuz were making progress. Brent crude futures were down ‌32 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $79.04 a barrel at 09:30 a.m. Saudi time. US West Texas»»»

On Aug. 5, 1962, police arrested South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela on charges he incited worker strikes and left the country without permission. 1 of 7 | Nelson Mandela raises his fist to the crowd at the Washington Convention Center during his introduction June 26, 1990. The Sou»»»