Russia just pulled its ambassador to the UK, as British Prime Minister Andy Burnham doubles down on open involvement in the Ukraine conflict. The risk of open war has never been higher, but Burnham is writing checks that he can’t cash. Relations between Russia and the UK are at an “unprecedentedly »»»

DUBAI: Arsenal have put a price tag of nearly $52m (€45m) on Gabriel Martinelli amid interest from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal and other parties, according to ESPN Brazil. The network claimed the Brazilian international was close to completing a move to Riyadh, citing his admiration for the city»»»

CAIRO: ​Gaza parents have been warned to stop their children flying kites in the war-ravaged enclave, after Israel threatened a forceful response if the Hamas militant group revives a tactic of launching incendiary kites over the border. The popular committees, comprising representatives of local n»»»

LONDON: Israeli attacks on post-Assad Syria are nothing new. But when Israeli jets bombed a Syrian airbase last week, even Washington sat up and took notice — and issued a strongly worded, and very public, reprimand. Despite repeated reassurances from Damascus that Syria poses no threat to Israel, »»»

* Popular committees issue kite warning to kids ‌late on Monday* Warning is coordinated with Hamas authorities, Hamas source says* Israel complains to Trump’s Board of Peace about kites, second Israeli official saysBy Nidal Al-MughrabiCAIRO, Aug 25 : ​Gaza parents have been warned to stop their chi»»»

For 25 years, Nando’s has been bringing the heat to Qatar, serving its signature flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken while becoming part of the country’s evolving dining scene. The journey began in 2001 with the opening of the first Nando’s restaurant on Salwa Road. At the time, Qatar looked very diffe»»»

1 of 2 | Police Constable Tom Clough, 38, was killed early Saturday in a collision on A66 near Teesside, Britain. A total of seven people were killed in the two-vehicle crash. Photo courtesy Cleveland Police/Release Aug. 25 (UPI) -- British authorities said a dozen people have been arrested in an i»»»

Turkey on Tuesday welcomed the United States' decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, hoping that it would boost efforts to integrate the war-torn country with the world. "We believe this decision will lend momentum to efforts to strengthen Syria's ties with the inter»»»

Canada plans to respond to US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Tuesday, as the once close neighbouring allies spiral into a trade war. Ottawa and Washington failed to reach a deal on Friday to avert new 50 percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods after weeks of talks. Canada will announce»»»

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (L) and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke Monday about issues including North Korea. In this photo, the two diplomats shake hands before talks at the State Department in February. File Pool Photo by Yonhap/EPA SEOUL, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- South Korean Forei»»»

Porsche has agreed to sell MHP GmbH, its management and IT consulting subsidiary, to Indian technology and consulting group Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), as part of a broader strategic partnership focused on artificial intelligence and digital transformation. MHP operates a major Romanian busine»»»

Dubai: Iran must work with Gulf Arab countries to de-escalate tensions and seek a political way out of the war rather than target them, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said as the US-Iran confrontation enters a new phase. Gargash said the latest phase of the conf»»»

Amman, Aug. 25 (SANA) Jordan welcomed the United States’ decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ambassador Fouad Majali said on Tuesday, according to Petra News Agency, that the decision marks an important step toward supporting Syria’s »»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar welcomed the United States' decision to remove the Syrian Arab Republic from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the move as a positive development that would support efforts to promote stability in Syria and th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar welcomes the decision of the United States of America to approve the removal of the Syrian Arab Republic from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that this step represents a positive development that contributes to effort»»»

Romania’s real estate investment market attracted transactions worth around EUR 300 million in the first half of 2026, down from approximately EUR 400 million a year earlier and equivalent to around 5% of the total volume recorded across the six largest economies in Central and Eastern Europe – Bul»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Wynn Al Marjan Island, on Tuesday, announced Townhome Accommodations, adding four of the resort’s most exclusive stays as the Ras Al Khaimah destination prepares to open in September 2027. Wynn Al Marjan Island is being developed as the UAE’s first integrated resort and is scheduled»»»

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan is putting a silver collectible coin «Taigan Zharysh» into circulation on August 25. The coin’s release is timed to coincide with the VI World Nomad Games. The obverse features three taigans taking part in a race against a backdrop of stylized Kyrgyz mountains. It al»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education has announced the opening of registration for the 2027 edition of its Akhlaquna initiative. Applications can be submitted on www.akhlaquna.qa and will be accepted until December 17, 2026. This year’s edition welcomes entries across four »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s prominent position in the global energy sector, particularly natural gas, is matched by its responsible approach to leadership, partnership and international cooperation, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Dr. Philip Mshelbila has said. Speaking at th»»»

JUBA, South Sudan: Armed men ambushed a patrol traveling to a remote area of South Sudan on Monday, killing two UN peacekeepers, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan said. Though violence is rampant in the African country, attacks against peacekeepers are rare. No group immediately claimed res»»»

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Tuesday it had made “significant progress” in talks with Iran aimed at reviving an Islamabad-brokered agreement with the United States, as Washington kept open the possibility of further military strikes and tensions persisted around the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan’s army»»»

MAIDUGURI, ​Nigeria: An armed group has posted a video showing what residents said were about 600 women, children and older people abducted in an attack on a mosque in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State last week. The video, posted on Sunday on Facebook and WhatsApp, showed large groups of people »»»

Asian stocks fluctuated Tuesday while oil edged up as investors assess a US plan for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, while tech firms struggled following another down day on Wall Street and ahead of earnings from chip titan Nvidia. With the war against Tehran now in its sixth month, Treasury S»»»

The United States announced sweeping new sanctions against multiple entities, individuals and vessels linked to Iran, the State Department said in a press release. The measures target Iranian military officials, procurement networks, cyber groups and shippers and brokers involved in moving Iranian »»»

EU gas storage will be about 77% full when the heating season opens on November 1, 12 points below the fifteen-year norm and short of the 90% target. What happens after that will dependend heavily on the weather. Is a repeat of the 2022 gas crisis on the cards? Not necessarily. An IntelliNews Lamb»»»

Dubai: Egyptian police have arrested the owner of a private school in Cairo on suspicion of using parents’ personal information to obtain education loans in their names without their knowledge or consent, the Interior Ministry said. The investigation was launched after complaints by parents circula»»»

Dubai: Kuwait Airways will launch direct flights to Phuket, Thailand, from October 27, adding the popular Southeast Asian holiday destination to its international network. The national carrier will operate two flights a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with bookings for the new route opening on Tue»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has warned expatriates against working for their own account, saying repeat offenders could face fines of up to SR50,000, six months in prison and deportation as authorities intensify enforcement of residency and labour regulations. The Ministry of Interior said self-employment »»»

As more than 21,000 participants from some 165 countries gather in Dubai for the 22nd Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition, the scale of DIHAD 2026 reflects the urgency of the moment. Under the theme “Humanitarianism in Transition: Shaping the Future of Hum»»»

US tariffs ​on all Canadian cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel will be increased to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump said Monday, adding that the US does not “need” Canada after the collapse of trade talks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his administration had»»»

A ceasefire verification mission comprised of representatives from DR Congo's government, the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group, and observers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) member nations arrived in South Kivu on Monday. The deployment came a day after the DRC »»»

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to provide Ukraine ​with stronger military support, including access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defence missiles, at a meeting of allies in Kyiv on Monday to mark Ukraine's 35th Independ»»»

TORONTO: Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated sharply Monday, with President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs and Prime Minister Mark Carney accusing W»»»

Crude oil prices dropped as Brent crude and Murban crude showed clear downside pressure overnight on Tuesday, even as a crude oil tanker was reportedly hit while transiting the US-protected route off Oman. As of early Beijing hours on August 25, 2026, the market is treating the latest tanker incide»»»

HAMBURG: A German court on Monday convicted two siblings of money laundering over the illegal sale of ancient Egyptian artefacts, and ordered the confiscation of 32 million euros ($37 million). The brother and sister, who were not identified, were also hit with hefty fines in the case related to th»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation is organising the second edition of the QIYADA conference, themed “Guided by Faith: Thriving in a Changing World”, on September 25 and 26 that will once again bring Muslim youth aged 17 to 24 from across Qatar alongside scholars, thought leaders and inspir»»»

QNA Doha The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Social Protection and Rehabilitation Centre (Aman) to support the Rehabilitation Programme for Victims of Violence and Family Breakdown, and the Support Programme for Children with Disabilities who are Vi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education has announced the opening of registration for the 2027 edition of its Akhlaquna initiative. Applications can be submitted on www.akhlaquna.qa and will be accepted until December 17, 2026. This year’s edition welcomes entries»»»

Damascus, Aug. 24 (SANA) Syria welcomed the United States’ decision to formally remove it from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, expressing appreciation for a step it said marked a significant shift and inaugurated a new chapter in its international relations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, in October 2025 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. Trump said Monday on social media that he will impose more 50% tariffs on Canada starting Jan. 1. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | Licens»»»

RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Al-Budaiwi received Maria Luisa Fantappie, head of the Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa program at the Institute of International Affairs, at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, the two si»»»

RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Al-Budaiwi received Maria Luisa Fantappie, head of the Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa program at the Institute of International Affairs, at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, the two si»»»

Ukraine has opened a Pandora's box by attacking Russia's retail sector and should now expect the same treatment but worse, President Vladimir Putin said in an interview on August 22. “The Kyiv regime set out to damage our economy. What did it do? It opened this Pandora's box itself. Well then, expe»»»

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, expanding Washington's secondary sanctions threats and warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the campaign. The announcement comes almost six months into a war on Iran that has»»»

As Ukraine and Russia hammer each other’s Black Sea ports, the amount of grain being shipped through the crucial waterway has slowed to a crawl. For Ukraine’s farmers, the Black Sea blockade could hardly have come at a worse time.   The fields are white for harvest, but the way through the Bla»»»

AL-MUKALLA: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis began questioning a Yemeni UN health worker on Monday after holding him for more than 800 days, as his wife accused his captors of torturing him and attempting to force him to confess to espionage. Yemeni activists and relatives said the Specialized Criminal »»»

DOHA: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Social Protection and Rehabilitation Center (Aman) to support the Rehabilitation Program for Victims of Violence and Family Breakdown, and the Support Program for Children with Disabilities who are Victims o»»»

UPS announced on Monday an ongoing investment of $2 billion in international, healthcare and supply chain businesses to assist with global flexibility. File Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UPI) -- UPS announced on Monday an ongoing investment of $2 billion in international, he»»»

Dubai: A Kuwaiti woman has been detained after allegedly verbally insulting a Kuwait Municipality inspector while he was carrying out his official duties, according to a security source quoted by local media. The incident was reported to the Interior Ministry’s operations room after the inspector s»»»