Washington: Departing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday that she will join a pro-Trump political fundraising group when she leaves her post at the end of the month. The 28-year-old spokeswoman will re-join MAGA Inc., a pro-Trump "super PAC," or political action committee»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar says electricity generation at Unit 3 of Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Power Plant could resume as early as Saturday evening, following a rise in the Danube’s water level and emergency works carried out near the plant. Third reactor block could restart ahead of schedule “Thanks»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said neighboring countries have sent Tehran messages seeking new regional security arrangements and expanded economic cooperation, arguing that US policies have undermined the security of its own allies. “We’ve received numerous messages from neig»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE and the United States have agreed to establish the world’s first bilateral task force dedicated to accelerating the development of military artificial intelligence applications. Task Force Talon Synapse will be based in Abu Dhabi and is expected to formally launch in the coming w»»»

Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty and Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohamed Mustafa discussed, in a telephone call today, the developments in the occupied Palestinian territories. The call addressed the developments in the Gaza Strip and the efforts made by Egypt, in coordination with »»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology has issued an alert for convective clouds and rainfall across parts of the country on Saturday, with showers expected to range from light to moderate and become heavy at times. The alert is in effect from 1.30pm until 9pm on Saturday, with the wea»»»

Dubai: Over 1,000 doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals have come together at Burjeel Medical City (BMC) in Abu Dhabi to create a giant Onam Pookalam, but this year, the colourful floral carpet carries a message that goes beyond the festival. Spread across 250 square metres and comple»»»

NEW YORK: A US federal judge has struck down a government ban on visas to nationals from 75 countries who wish to settle in the country indefinitely, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. In a ruling issued on Friday in the Southern District of New York, Judge Jeannette »»»

Police in Bishkek are investigating a report of a bomb threat at a shopping center, the Internal Affairs Department of Sverdlovsky district told 24.kg news agency. According to the department, at about 3:35 p.m. on August 22, 2026, an unidentified man called and demanded that 500,000 soms be transf»»»

Ice cream has become a noticeably more expensive summer treat in Poland. A scoop now typically costs PLN 9–13, meaning a family of four can easily spend PLN 72–100 or more if everyone orders two scoops. Finax notes that retail ice cream prices have barely changed, but ice cream shop prices reflect »»»

Poland is expected to spend PLN 1.9 trillion on defense between 2025 and 2035, more than twice the amount spent in the previous decade. However, economists warn that high spending alone will not guarantee equivalent benefits for the domestic economy. Much depends on how much equipment is produced i»»»

Poles spend an average of about EUR 43 per person annually on vitamins and dietary supplements, more than consumers in Germany and France, though still less than in the U.K. and Italy. According to OC&C Strategy Consultants, future market growth will come less from new customers and more from incre»»»

EU carbon allowance prices broke out of a narrow EUR 78–81 range in July 2026, briefly rising to about EUR 86 after the European Commission published proposals to reform the EU Emissions Trading System. According to KOBiZE, investors interpreted the proposals as evidence that the EU would maintain »»»

Poland’s pharmaceutical supply chain relies heavily on Europe for finished medicines but remains deeply dependent on Asia for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). A new “Drug Dependency Map” shows that while Germany, Hungary, Belgium, Austria, France, and the Netherlands dominate imports of fi»»»

Abu Dhabi: A delegation from the Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE), led by Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of DoE, has concluded an official visit to the United States aimed at expanding strategic partnerships in energy and water innovation, regulation and advanced technologies. The visi»»»

DOHA: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater has issued Decision No. (14) of 2026 on the opening of new schools and the appointment and transfer of school principals, as part of the ministry’s preparations for the 2026–2027 academic year. The decisio»»»

Dubai: People often come to the UAE with a plan, work for a few years, gain experience, save money, and eventually move on. But plans can change. A five-year stay can become a decade. A decade can become 15 years. And for some expatriates, three decades can pass before they realise the country they»»»

Customers of OTP, MBH and Erste should prepare for several scheduled IT maintenance periods over the coming weeks. Depending on the institute and the time of the work, card payments, bank transfers, online and mobile banking services may temporarily be unavailable. Customers planning important paym»»»

Expanding lithium production across the Sahel could create new revenue streams for jihadist and criminal groups as weak regulation, informal mining and porous borders expose emerging supply chains to exploitation, according to research by Bradley A. Mortin of King’s College London. Mortin, a resear»»»

Doha, Qatar: Maryam Al Naimi has become the first Qatari woman to obtain a Certified Inspector Licence in Air Navigation Services, marking a milestone for Qatari women working in highly specialised fields within the country's aviation sector. Speaking in an interview with Qatar TV, Al Naimi said th»»»

DAMASCUS: Syria said an Israeli strike near the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights wounded one person on Saturday, days after Israel’s army chief said the military would not allow threats to “establish themselves” on the border. Syrian state television said one person was wounded “in the Israeli occupat»»»

Seder Group, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading operations, maintenance, and facilities management companies, and ProFun, the global leader in attractions operations advisory and management, recently announced the formation of SPOC (The Seder ProFun Operating Company), a new Saudi-born operating platfor»»»

JEDDAH: Michael Jackson impersonator Lenny Jay brought his tribute show “This Is Michael” to Abadi Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah on Friday for a night of music, dance and nostalgia. The show, organized by Benchmark, drew a packed audience, with Jackson fans turning up in outfits inspired by the late US »»»

The US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is heading home from its extended deployment, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday, citing officials. The carrier’s tour of duty began in late November last year and was originally scheduled to end in May, but it was repeatedly extended due to its »»»

Arche Group is completing the redevelopment of a former imperial military garrison in Białystok into a mixed-use hospitality complex centered on the 200-room Arche Garnizon Hotel, offering around 420 beds. The project preserves four historic buildings, including former stables, a detention facility»»»

Benefit Systems plans to accelerate expansion in the second half of 2026 after relatively limited growth in the first six months. At the end of June, the group operated 595 fitness clubs, including 296 in Poland. Most new openings are expected in the third and fourth quarters, with international ma»»»

Scanway is seeking new customers, partners, and sales opportunities in the U.S. and global space markets at the Small Satellite Conference, taking place August 23–26. CEO Jędrzej Kowalewski said previous contacts made at the event led to a contract worth around EUR 4 million with Nara Space Technol»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US’ Barrack: Any Serious Lebanon Settlement Must Involve Hezbollah, Iran 22-08-2026 13:34 PM US Envoy Tom Barrack speaks during the 2025 Co»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed that his country will match the US tariffs "dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses", after hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday following days of failed negotiations. Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian prod»»»

The trade war between Washington and Ottawa is once again escalating. On Saturday, the US implemented 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, just hours after Donald Trump claimed he had a good relationship with his Canadian counterpart and that he thought a deal could be reached. The tariffs were i»»»

A teenage boy and a 58-year-old man were shot dead Friday by Israeli settlers and soldiers, respectively, in separate shootings in the occupied West Bank.  Israeli settlers shot dead a 17-year-old Palestinian boy and wounded an elderly man after Palestinians allegedly threw rocks on Friday in »»»

Zandvoort: Mercedes driver George Russell powered to victory in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race Saturday, making the most of his pole position to claw back some ground on teammate Kimi Antonelli in the driver's championship. Russell got away cleanly at lights out and never looked challenged over t»»»

In tonight’s edition: a deadly landslide at a gold mine in the Central African Republic leaves dozens dead, with victims from Cameroon and Chad. Meanwhile, Ethiopia is turning to Bordeaux expertise and grapevines in a bid to become East Africa’s next wine destination. Finally, Belgium continue»»»

More than 2,500 people have already died in the Ebola epidemic currently gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN coordinator for the outbreak has warned that the virus is spreading exponentially – adding that an existing pool of funds is set to run out within weeks. Details by Catherine V»»»

A partnership between French experts and Ethiopian winemakers is putting East Africa on the viticultural map. Using seeds imported from Bordeaux, and after years of refining, exports are now on the rise. Domestically, Ethiopians are also consuming more and more of their local product. Our correspon»»»

At least two people were reported dead early Saturday by local authorities, after Russian strikes on Ukraine. The strikes came after a series of Russian bombings killed at least 20 people in Ukraine on Friday, including 16 in a daytime drone attack on a busy shopping centre in President V»»»

Early this Saturday, Russian strikes killed at least two people in Ukraine. In Zaporizhzhia, a drone killed a man and wounded four, according to officials, while a warehouse was on fire in Kyiv. It comes after a Russian bombing killed at least 20 people on Friday, 16 of them in two successive strik»»»

Paris: With Gulf turmoil slashing Suez Canal traffic, shipping firms are tempted to try the Arctic for quicker trips between Europe and Asia -- but commercial prospects are unlikely to match countries' strategic ambitions for the North Pole. Container ships from China and South Korea aim to transit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater has issued Decision No. (14) of 2026 on the opening of six new schools and the appointment and transfer of a number of school principals, as part of the Ministry’s preparations for the 2026–2027 aca»»»

Russian Armed Forces struck a military airfield and Ukrainian infrastructure facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Saturday. "Operational-tactical aviation, attack drones, missile forces, and artillery from Russian military groupings struck a military airfield, as well as fuel, energ»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Two Palestinians martyred, 4 others injured in Gaza in last 48 hours: Health Ministry in Gaza 22-08-2026 12:48 PM Latest News Urgent News T»»»

PARIS: Dozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to “destroy” any prospect of a viable Palestinian state. The 102 signatories of the letter published in »»»

DUBAI: Swiss jeweler Chopard has spotlighted Lebanese model Nour Arida and Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez on social media over the past week, sharing images of Arida from the Cannes Film Festival and a run of new high-jewelry portraits of Rodriguez. The house published a set of images looking b»»»

WESTFIELD: 4Aces GC seized control of the team championship race after the second round of LIV Golf Indianapolis 2026, moving to 31-under through the first two days and taking a five-shot lead over Torque GC. Meanwhile, wild card Richard T. Lee moved into the individual lead at The Club at Chatham »»»

RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa secured at least $7.4 million in funding over the last week, across sectors including artificial intelligence, education, and financial technology. The latest announcements also cover a new Saudi growth-stage fund, investments in five Omani s»»»

Tokyo: A man left his seven-year-old son behind for hours on Japan's Mount Fuji while continuing the climb, resulting in a stern warning from authorities, police and local media reported. The boy was found alone on a hiking route on Thursday and taken into police custody, a local police officer in »»»

“I have not found any grounds so far to convene the Consultative Council for National Security,” President Iliana Iotova told journalists after attending an official ceremony at the foot of the Shipka Monument, where the 149th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka will be observed. Iotova was comment»»»

"After the first 100 days, we are already seeing the consequences we warned about. Bulgaria is dropping out of the formats where the future of European security is being decided. The empty chair is no longer a metaphor. It is [Prime Minister]v Rumen Radev's foreign policy," Yes, Bulgaria co-leader »»»

A six-year-old girl from a British-Palestinian family has died in hospital after a seaside drowning tragedy that claimed the lives of her sister and parents, UK police said. Saja El-Khawas had been in hospital in a critical condition since the incident on Tuesday at Shoreham on the southern English»»»

"The US Air Force tanker aircraft left Bezmer Air Base and departed Bulgaria on Friday," Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told reporters while attending the commemoration of the 149th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka at Shipka Peak. The national commemoration was held under the auspices of Pres»»»