Specialists found no pollution of the water, soil or shore area of Issyk-Kul Lake following the international UIM F1H2O powerboat racing event, the Ministry of Natural Resources reported. The races took place from July 31 to August 2 in the village of Baet. During the event, inspectors monitored th»»»

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for a rethink of school vaccine mandates and the separation of the combined measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot into three vaccines, despite scientific evidence supporting its safety and amid the country's worst measles outbrea»»»

NEW YORK — Boeing announced an agreement Monday to divest its air taxi and two other technology ventures to Archer Aviation for a stake in the startup.The transaction shifts to Archer Boeing's Wisk autonomous aircraft venture and SkyGrid and Insitu businesses for the equity and warrants for additio»»»

A federal judge on Monday agreed to dismiss criminal charges again Gautam Adani, chairman and founder of Adani Group. File Photo by Divyakant Solanki/EPA-EFE Aug. 11 (UPI) -- A federal judge has approved the Trump administration's request to dismiss criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gauta»»»

Dubai: The Founder's Office has published a set of seven core values embodied by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's Founding Father. The values were identified through an extensive examination of his words and actions across his decades as Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) has strengthened its commercial and operational partnerships through new agreements with Zoom Live and The Look Company, covering the coming seasons. QSL announced a sponsorship agreement with Zoom Live, a creative production and live event execution compan»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) will host the 2026 MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis on September 10 in Doha bringing together senior leaders to explore the changing nature of influence and what it means for organisations across the region. Held under the theme “The Ne»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry: We salute Lebanese resistance, steadfastness of Lebanese people against Israeli aggression and occupation 11-08-2»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Water systems in the United States are ripe for Iranian cyberattacks: WP 10-08-2026 23:32 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian Foreign Minist»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry: Continued Israeli attacks violate Lebanon’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty 11-08-2026 09:32 AM La»»»

Malaysia – The spread of hostile content on social media in Malaysia has intensified tensions towards the Rohingya refugee community, leading to the eviction of more than 100 people from their village and the temporary closure of schools attended by refugee children. Malays»»»

Hasakah, 11 Aug (SANA) Hasakah Deputy Governor Ahmad al-Hilali said in a statement to the Hasakah Media Directorate on Monday that more than 400 families have returned to the countryside of Ras al-Ain in northeast Syria after the necessary security measures were taken, while work continues to clear»»»

Beijing: Beijing activated a Level II flood-control emergency response, the second-highest level, on Tuesday as authorities warned of heavy rain and heightened risks of urban waterlogging and landslides. Most parts of the city are expected to receive more than 100 millimeters of rain within six hou»»»

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Dubai: Emirates passengers flying to Dubai can now change their travel dates as many times as they need without a fee, under new measures introduced by the airline as it gives travellers more flexibility when booking flights. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The free da»»»

In 2026, Romania holds a favorable position in the European agricultural market, boasting an above-average grain harvest and satisfactory soil moisture levels across most of the country?at a time when several European nations are severely affected by drought, heatwaves, and wildfires?according to a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The draw for the men’s basketball competition at the 20th Asian Games ‘Aichi–Nagoya 2026’ has placed Qatar in Group B alongside Iran, Jordan, and Chinese Taipei. The Asian Games will be held in Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. The organising committee confirmed the groups»»»

Doha, Qatar: Fakhira (Al Mamun Monlau), a four-year-old Purebred Arabian filly, recorded another major success by winning the Gr.1 (PA) Liwa International Stakes – Wathba Stallions over 2000m at La Teste, France, yesterday. The race was reserved for fillies and mares aged four and older and attract»»»

The United Kingdom is the most active supplier of main units and components for unmanned aerial vehicles used as killer drones against civilians. Germany supplies weapons in large quantities, and Sweden is also involved. Canada plays an active role, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodi»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold buyers are facing the highest rates in more than two months after prices extended a rapid August rebound, with 24-karat gold reaching Dh531.25 per gram on Tuesday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24K rate rose Dh3 from Dh528.25 on Monday, while 22»»»

The Global North is running out of missiles. Six months into the Iran war, and with Russia's winter bombardment of Ukraine just getting under way, the interceptors built to shoot down ballistic and cruise missiles are being fired faster than the West can build them — and Ukraine, whose skies have g»»»

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a mutual-defence pact in Mecca on August 7 explicitly modelled on Nato's Article 5, but the agreement's first 48 hours — a Houthi strike on Saudi energy infrastructure that neither Ankara nor Islamabad answered — have already tested how much protection it ac»»»

Turkey’s foreign minister has warned that an “expanding war of destruction” could cause Russia to use nuclear weapons as “the last option available to it”. Hakan Fidan said that during a recent visit to Moscow, the Turkish delegation was close to raising the issue in talks with their counterparts b»»»

Of late, Pakistan’s diplomatic performance deserves more attention than it gets. Operating in an international system increasingly divided into competing geopolitical blocs, Islamabad has across the summer demonstrated an unusually sophisticated ability to keep multiple doors open at the same time.»»»

Iran's five-month war with the US and Israel is edging toward a negotiated pause over the Strait of Hormuz even as its side effects keep spreading — with Yemen's Houthis hitting Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure twice in 24 hours and a still-unclaimed drone strike reaching as far as a refinery i»»»

Russia killed at least three people, including a three-year-old boy, in a drone strike on the Kyiv-region village of Pukhivka overnight into August 9, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Russia combined the attack with a six-missile ballistic strike on Kyiv's civilian infrastructure that killed »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB continues to strengthen its record of institutional excellence and leadership in Islamic banking, adding two prestigious ‘Global Business Magazine Awards for 2026’ to its growing list of regional and international accolades. The latest awards are ‘Mobile Banking Experience Qatar 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s total retail real estate supply held firm at 5.7 million square meters of Gross Leasable Area during the second quarter of 2026, according to ValuStrat. The overall supply remained evenly split between 2.5 million square meters of organised retail space and 3.2 million square m»»»

Six years ago on August 9 2020, Belarusians went to the polls in a presidential election that Alexander Lukashenko rigged so brazenly — awarding himself over 80% of the vote against a political novice, former English teacher Svetlana Tikhanovskaya (Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya) — that it triggered the »»»

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a mutual-defence pact in Mecca on August 7 explicitly modelled on Nato's Article 5, but the agreement's first 48 hours — a Houthi strike on Saudi energy infrastructure that neither Ankara nor Islamabad answered — have already tested how much protection it ac»»»

Turkey’s foreign minister has warned that an “expanding war of destruction” could cause Russia to use nuclear weapons as “the last option available to it”. Hakan Fidan said that during a recent visit to Moscow, the Turkish delegation was close to raising the issue in talks with their counterparts b»»»

The Global North is running out of missiles. Six months into the Iran war, and with Russia's winter bombardment of Ukraine just getting under way, the interceptors built to shoot down ballistic and cruise missiles are being fired faster than the West can build them — and Ukraine, whose skies have g»»»

Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has given President Volodymyr Zelenskiy a deadline of August 18 to reinstate him to the post or face mass protests, in the most direct political challenge the president has faced since taking office in 2019. "If our goal is to stop the war, then we»»»

Russia killed at least three people, including a three-year-old boy, in a drone strike on the Kyiv-region village of Pukhivka overnight into August 9, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Russia combined the attack with a six-missile ballistic strike on Kyiv's civilian infrastructure that killed »»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Wynn Al Marjan Island has completed its 550-metre shoreline, giving the first look at the beachfront, lagoon and offshore reef that will form a major part of the resort when it opens in 2027. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe latest milestone comes as »»»

Six years ago on August 9 2020, Belarusians went to the polls in a presidential election that Alexander Lukashenko rigged so brazenly — awarding himself over 80% of the vote against a political novice, former English teacher Svetlana Tikhanovskaya (Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya) — that it triggered the »»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on August 7 that cooperation between members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and third countries should not be viewed as a zero-sum game, as Yerevan seeks to maintain ties with the bloc while developing closer relations with the European Union. Rel»»»

Turkey’s foreign minister has warned that an “expanding war of destruction” could cause Russia to use nuclear weapons as “the last option available to it”. Hakan Fidan said that during a recent visit to Moscow, the Turkish delegation was close to raising the issue in talks with their counterparts b»»»

Russia killed at least three people, including a three-year-old boy, in a drone strike on the Kyiv-region village of Pukhivka overnight into August 9, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Russia combined the attack with a six-missile ballistic strike on Kyiv's civilian infrastructure that killed »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has concluded two international student programmes organised during the summer vacation. The first was an intensive month-long Quranic and educational programme in Madinah, attended by 16 students from the preparatory and secondary»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Rail has reassured commuters of the safe and efficient movement of trains across the Doha Metro network, highlighting the role of its Integrated Control Center (ICC) in maintaining smooth and reliable services around the clock. Located in Al Wakra, the ICC serves as the operation»»»

Doha, Qatar: 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 build a bette»»»

Doha, Qatar: Government-led development initiatives continue to serve as a “vital anchor” for Qatar’s industrial and infrastructure landscape, driving cross-sector investment and strategic partnerships across key non-oil sectors, according to regional analysts. Speaking to The Peninsula, Mohammed A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) is playing an increasingly important role in preserving and making accessible the scientific heritage of the Islamic world, while working to ensure that this wealth of knowledge reaches beyond researchers and specialist collections and into classrooms. Spea»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has launched its comprehensive Customer Satisfaction Survey 2026, inviting customers across the country to share their feedback on the quality of electricity and water services. The initiative underscores Kahramaa’s continued c»»»

After a bruising campaign in which the traditional Democratic establishment and its allies among Jewish and pro-Israel lobbying organisations spent tens of millions of dollars supporting their preferred candidate, Congresswoman Haley Stevens, a 41-year-old Egyptian American epidemiologist, Abdulrah»»»

The Makkah Mutual Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan is more than a new military accord among three major states. It points to a broader reshaping of the region’s security landscape after the wars and upheavals of recent years. For the “new Syria”, it carries particular si»»»

Among all the challenges across the Middle East, water security seldom makes the headlines, yet it can keep policymakers awake at night. The Gulf states are among the world’s highest consumers of water per capita but endure some of the most acute water scarcity on the planet. According to the World»»»

Jason Chang and his brother Richard are dubbed "titans" of technology, Asian multi-billionaires behind the AI innovation. The siblings, based in Singapore, are credited for transforming their family fortune built in real estate into one of the world's most important semiconductor businesses. As of »»»

President Donald Trump secretly flew out of last month’s NATO summit in Ankara, Turkiye, on an alternate military aircraft while the White House made it appear that the Republican president was flying on Air Force One, according to a report published by The Washington Post on Monday. The Post said »»»