German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) will stick to its policy of isolating the AfD despite the right-wing party polling at over 40% ahead of regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt. The chancellor claimed that the Alternative for Germany maintains close ti»»»

President Trump stated that the US had reached an agreement with Venezuela, claiming that the US had secured a majority stake in more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. "This Historic Transaction more than doubles American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substa»»»

Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan intend to increase mutual trade to $3 billion. To achieve this goal, the countries plan to expand transport and logistics ties and industrial cooperation. The Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev said in an interview with Dunyo news agency, timed to the 35th ann»»»

DUBAI/CAIRO : Iranian leaders are acknowledging the economic toll of war with the United States, with the ​supreme leader calling on the government to address the hardship while the president reported foreign trade has shrunk 35 percent due to the American sanctions and blockade. The warnings came »»»

* Iranian president says foreign trade down 35 percent due to sanctions and blockade* Supreme ‌leader urges Iranian government to address economic hardship* US sanctions Egyptian bank said to have ties with Iran through Emirati unitBy Eman Abouhassira and Yasmine GhaniaDUBAI/CAIRO : Iranian leaders»»»

Péter Magyar called it a "vile lie" on Friday that a pact had been struck between Tisza and Fidesz over who would be chosen to lead the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH). The Prime Minister, commenting at a press conference in the Parliament building on opinions that had re»»»

On August 24, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Operation Economic Outcast, promising to “sever every economic lifeline” sustaining Iran’s government. Hours later, President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged major imbalances in water, electricity, gas, fuel, the environment and the banking se»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman offered condolences to Norway’s King Haakon VIII and the Norwegian people following the death of King Harald V, who reigned for more than three decades. In separate cables, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed expressed their »»»

Share: By : Makram Rabah, Opinion Before UNIFIL arrived in southern Lebanon In 1978, some villages reportedly had no dry-cleaning services not even basic urgent care units. The international force brought foreign soldiers, salaries, rental income, restaurants, supermarkets and, yes, cleaner suits. »»»

WASHINGTON: When Amy-Jill Levine was a child in Massachusetts, a schoolmate in her predominantly Catholic hometown told her she was guilty of killing Christ because she was Jewish. Her mother reassured her that wasn’t the case — and instead of being embittered by the encounter, the young Levine beg»»»

Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Sudanese counterpart, Mohieldin Salem discussed the situation in Sudan and developments in bilateral relations across various fields in a phone call today. Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening coordination among Red Sea littor»»»

US President Donald Trump is apparently suffering from “schizophrenia” and “delusions” over his claims that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Washington, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has said. The jab came after Trump shared an image on Thursday titled “US Territories” that liste»»»

The US is moving to lock in long-term access to the world’s largest proven crude oil reserves by discussing a 100-year deal with Venezuela, as Caracas plans to leave the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), several outlets have reported. The idea of quitting OPEC has been discussed»»»

Moscow trusted in the decency of the West for years, but not anymore, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. In an interview with RBK released on Friday, Lavrov was asked why Russia allowed the US and EU to take advantage of it on numerous occasions in recent decades. “Deception lies at t»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: With the approach of US midterm elections in November and facing the possibility of losing control in both houses of Congress, Republicans are training their fire on a left-wing influencer who has emerged as a liability for Democratic candidates. “I am done! So don’t any »»»

Damascus, Aug. 28 (SANA) As Syria seeks advanced solutions that meet the needs of infrastructure and construction projects while complying with quality and efficiency standards, several Arab and foreign companies are showcasing specialised building materials and modern technologies at the 63rd Dama»»»

OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday he would slap retaliatory tariffs on the United States after walking away from a “bad deal” on trade, deepening the rift between the longtime allies.Negotiations between the neighboring countries broke down on Friday in Washington, allowing »»»

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference at the Treasury Department Monday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Friday that the United States is working to cut off bank branches in the United Arab Emira»»»

Damascus, Aug. 28 (SANA) The Ministry of Economy and Industry signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia’s Ithraa Group to rehabilitate, modernise and operate the General Company for Iron and Steel Products in Hama, known as the Hama Steel Plant. The MoU was signed during the 63rd Damas»»»

Neoliberalism is routinely characterized as an antidemocratic, expert-driven project aimed at insulating markets from politics, devised in the North Atlantic and projected on the rest of the world. Revising this understanding, “Toward a Free Economy” shows how economic conservatism emerged and was »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Fatoumata Jau on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah on Friday. During the meeting, they explored »»»

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah have held a phone conversation. The two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen»»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has strongly defended the newly established National Office for Asset Recovery and Asset Protection (NVVH), accusing those who seek to undermine or discredit its work of opposing efforts to recover allegedly stolen public assets. In a video posted on Facebook o»»»

RIYADH: Artificial reefs are often associated with dramatic ship sinkings. But for active coral restoration, marine scientists say the most effective tools are often far less theatrical: engineered reef blocks and purpose-built substrates designed to help corals settle, grow and persist. Saleh Magh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, met with Minister of the Interior of the French Republic HE Laurent Nuñez, during His Excellency’s visit to France. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation »»»

As part of her visit to Beijing, Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, held meetings with senior Chinese leaders—Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress and member of the Standing Committee of the Po»»»

Additional measures to prevent and more effectively investigate the illegal use of poison and poisoned bait in the wild were discussed at a working meeting in Sofia on Friday, said the Ministry of Environment and Water, which hosted the meeting. It was prompted by the latest incident involving pois»»»

Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian drone strike on a shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Friday, amid the Russian invasion. At least four people were injured. Both Russia and Ukraine have been accused of enlisting foreigners to fight under false pretenses. Photo by Oleg Movchan»»»

Russia's Volna Kupol Garant appears to be the electronic warfare system responsible for the declining effectiveness of Starlink—a development Ukrainian military officials have begun to openly admit, notes military expert and air defense historian Yuri Knutov in comments to Sputnik. Unlike conventio»»»

Damascus, Aug. 28 (SANA) Germany’s participation in the 63rd Damascus International Fair goes beyond the commercial presence of 13 exhibitors, opening a broader avenue for economic cooperation aimed at reconnecting the Syrian market with European capital, expertise and technology through Germany’s »»»

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei, sent a message on the occasion of Government Week expressing his appreciation for “the good measures taken by the government, especially the sincere and dedicated President who, despite all constraints, various plots b»»»

Cuban Education Minister Naima Trujillo announced in a press conference in Havana on Thursday that the upcoming school year will begin with shortages of teachers and school uniforms, alongside curriculum and operational adjustments across all educational levels caused by the country's ongoing econo»»»

A senior Russian senator has urged Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar to stop wavering over the controversial Paks II nuclear power plant project, warning that energy security and affordable electricity should not become the subject of “political games”. Elena Perminova, first deputy chair of th»»»

A video showing an airplane rammed into the side of a building has been circulating widely on social media. While social media users are claiming that the video shows a plane that crashed in Tel Aviv after an Iranian attack, its origin remains unknown and its authenticity highly questionable. »»»

Only days after the Plesetsk Cosmodrome was reportedly targeted by drones, Russia's Strategic Missile Forces carried out a test launch of a mobile intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). "A combat training launch of a mobile, solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile was conducted at the Ple»»»

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori's government was to ask Congress on Friday for authority to legislate by decree for 120 days, seeking broader powers to advance its security and economic agenda. Photo by Paolo Aguilar/EPA Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Less than a month after taking office, Peruvian President K»»»

New Delhi: The inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi on Friday, where the two countries agreed to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation across a wide range of areas, including training, military exercises, military medicine, staff talks»»»

New Delhi: India’s foreign exchange reserves surged to a record high of $729.3 billion in the week ended August 21, providing the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with greater firepower to manage pressure on the rupee amid elevated oil prices and global economic uncertainties. According to data released»»»

Tunis, August 28 (TAP) — Secretary of State Mohamed Ben Ayed met Friday with Qatar’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Zayed bin Saeed Rashed Al-Khayarin, to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation.The talks covered...»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in agriculture and food security while seeking to expand investment and trade between the two countries. The discussions took place during a visit to Pakistan by Saudi Minister of Environment, Water»»»

Six of the countries that pay for the EU seven-year Multiannual Financial Framework budget (MFF) want the next one cut by hundreds of billions of euros. Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland and Sweden said in a joint statement released by the German government on August 27 that the E»»»

People shop at a supermarket in Buenos Aires in January. Household debt is surging and millions of borrowers are falling behind on payments amid declining purchasing power and a rising cost of living. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Argentine household debt i»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on August 31 in Bishkek, and the leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation and the most important international problems, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Friday. "It all starts on August 31 with»»»

Tunis, August 28, 2026 (TAP) — A high-level panel on the strategic role of Tunisian engineers in driving Africa’s economic and industrial transformation will be held in Tunis on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the initiative of the Tunisia Africa...»»»

Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed developments in Sudan and regional and international efforts to support security and stability in the country during a phone call today with Senior Adviser to the US President on Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos. During the call, Abdel»»»

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has argued that he should not be seen as tainted by past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The billionaire addressed his links with the late financier as a source of reputational baggage in an interview with Axios on Thursday, insisting people »»»

Russian Armed Forces struck the Fire Point enterprise in the Kiev region, which produced and stored substances for solid-fuel boosters and warheads of Flamingo missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Friday. On Friday, the Russian Armed Forces continued conducting group strikes against U»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed bilateral and international issues, as well as future contacts between the two countries, in a phone call with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "During the conversation, which to»»»

Afghanistan is “undoubtedly” better off five years after the withdrawal of US forces, Taliban chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has told RT, while acknowledging that the country continues to face serious problems. In a rare interview with RT India’s Runjhun Sharma, Mujahid argued that the departur»»»

WASHINGTON: The Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank’s operations in the United Arab Emirates from the US financial system, an official confirmed Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically. The move impacts UAE branches of Egypt’s second biggest bank, Banque »»»