Al-Ahli crowned Saudi Super Cup Champions over Al-Nassr
Hong Kong: Al-Ahli won the Saudi Super Cup in football after defeating Al-Nassr 5-3 on penalties, following a 2-2 draw in regular time in the match held in Hong Kong on Saturday. Al-Nassr's goals were scored by Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo in the 41st minute from a penalty kick, and Croatian Marcel»»»

India to launch 50 rockets a year, says PM Narendra Modi
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ambitious plan for the country’s space sector, aiming to launch 50 rockets annually and establish up to five space start-ups over the next five years. In a message to mark National Space Day, the Indian Prime Minister said, "On Space D»»»


At least 61 killed in Gaza, amid anti-war protests in Israel - UPI.com
1 of 3 | At least 61 Palestinians were killed in Gaza over the previous 24 hours, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Dozens of people were killed in Gaza, officials said Saturday, as protestors in Israel demand an end to the war in the»»»


Dh100 million jackpot: UAE Lottery reveals lucky winners – check your numbers
The UAE Lottery, featuring a Dh100 million jackpot prize, has announced seven lucky winners of Dh100,000 each under its Lucky Chance IDs guaranteed cash prize category during Draw No 250823, held on Saturday.The six winning numbers in the Days set for this draw were: 10, 2, 14, 20, 24 and 19.The wi»»»


‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ delivers ‘Life and Hope 2’ convoy to support Gaza hospitals
GAZA: As part of ‘’Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’’, the “Life and Hope (2)” convoy has delivered a large shipment of urgently needed medicines, medical devices, and supplies to support hospitals in the Gaza Strip and enhance their capacity to continue providing healthcare services to patients and t»»»


Extreme heat kills more than 1,300 prople in Portugal
LISBON: Portugal's authorities announced that between July 27 and August, 15, 1,331 excess deaths from extreme heatwere reported with the over 75 age group particularly hard hit, Euronews reported. The months of July and August in Portugal were marked by several warnings of high temperatures that c»»»


UAE prepares 9th aid ship for Gaza under 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'
ABU DHABI: Under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), and as part of his generous initiative, preparations are underway for the ninth aid ship within the framework of ‘’Operation Chivalro»»»


Programming team for 5th Red Sea Film Festival announced
JEDDAH: The Red Sea Film Foundation on Saturday unveiled the programming team for the fifth edition of its Red Sea International Film Festival, set to take place from Dec. 4-13 in Al-Balad, the historic district of Jeddah. The team will be led by Antoine Khalife, director of the Arab and Classic Ci»»»


Pakistan says power mostly restored in northwest flood zones as monsoon toll hits 788
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Saturday the government had restored electricity in most flood-affected districts in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, reported state media, as the nationwide monsoon death toll climbed to 788 sinc»»»

Qatar Chamber discusses technology cooperation with Uzbekistan
Doha: The Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan HE Laziz Kudratov met with Qatar Chamber Board Member Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between the private sectors of both countries, with a view to strengthening trade and »»»

Leverkusen stumble in Ten Hag Bundesliga debut
Berlin: Bayer Leverkusen let a one-goal lead slip to lose 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim in new coach Erik Ten Hag's Bundesliga debut on Saturday. Taking over from Xabi Alonso in the summer and overseeing a radically restructured side after several high-profile exits, the former Manchester United manage»»»


Judge extends block of withholding funds to sanctuary cities, counties - UPI.com
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Boston May Michelle Wu appear at a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on sanctuary cities on March 5. File photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 23 (UPI) -- A federal judge has extended his preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administr»»»


Europe’s Defense Spending Surge to Drive Metals Demand
Rising defense expenditures in Europe are set to boost global demand for industrial metals, according to a new Goldman Sachs analysis. By 2027, additional military spending could increase global demand for steel by 0.4 percent, copper by 0.9 percent, and nickel by as much as 1.3 percent. The shift »»»


Poland Overtakes Switzerland in Global GDP Rankings
Poland has officially surpassed Switzerland in terms of nominal GDP, marking a symbolic milestone in the country’s economic transformation since the collapse of communism. According to the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook 2025, Poland is on track to join the world’s top 20 econo»»»


U.S. Government Buys 10% Stake in Intel for $8.9 Billion
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Environment ministry issues Q2 report highlighting efforts in wildlife conservation, protecting natural reserves
DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), represented by the Natural Reserves Department, has issued its Q2 2025 report outlining its efforts in wildlife conservation, development of natural reserves, and enforcement of environmental violations. The report addressed ways to enha»»»


'Far Too Late': Palestinians Despair After UN Declares Famine in Gaza
Desperate Palestinians clutching pots and plastic buckets scrambled for rice at a charity kitchen in Gaza City on Saturday, a day after the United Nations declared a famine in the war-battered territory. AFP footage from Gaza's largest city, which Israel plans to seize as part of an expanded milita»»»


Bridge collapse in China kills at least 12 workers
BEIJING — A railway bridge under construction in northwest China’s Qinghai province collapsed early Friday, killing at least 12 workers and leaving four others missing, according to state media.The accident occurred around 3 a.m. when a steel cable snapped during a tensioning operation on the 1.6-k»»»


South Korea, Japan vow to move past disputes as leaders hold first summit in 17 years
TOKYO — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged Saturday to set aside historical grievances and deepen cooperation on shared challenges, marking their first bilateral summit since Lee took office.The two leaders agreed to collaborate on clean energy, »»»


Would you work for no pay? The question behind the Air Canada strike
When Air Canada flight attendants walked off the job earlier a week ago, they had one rallying cry: "Unpaid work won't fly." It was a reference to the long-standing practice in North America's aviation industry of not paying cabin crew for work they do when they are on the ground, before the plane »»»


Iran Says Killed Six ‘Terrorists’ Linked to Israel
Iranian forces have killed six militants in a raid in the restive southeast, state media reported Saturday, saying they were members of a "terrorist" group linked to arch enemy Israel. "During an intense exchange of fire with terrorists in Sistan-Baluchistan province, six assailants were killed and»»»


Al-Ahli claim Saudi Super Cup after Ronaldo hits historic century for Al-Nassr
LONDON: Asian Champions Al-Ahli claimed the Saudi Super Cup with a penalty shootout win over Al-Nassr in Hong Kong on Saturday after Cristiano Ronaldo made history by scoring his 100th goal for the Riyadh club. The two teams drew 2-2 after 90 minutes of action, before Al-Ahli emerged victorious 5-3»»»


Bangladesh aims to deepen trade as Pakistan’s deputy PM makes landmark Dhaka visit
DHAKA: Bangladesh seeks to increase trade and economic cooperation with Pakistan, the office of Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus said on Saturday as Dhaka began hosting Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the highest-level trip from Islamabad in years. Dar’s two-day visit to Bangladesh »»»


Pakistan cricket chief rules out talks on sports ties after India hardens stance on bilateral games
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday any talks with India over sporting ties would only take place on an equal footing, stressing that his country would not seek negotiations with its neighbor. Political tensions between the two nuclear-armed states, includ»»»


Rossiya Segodnya Executive Kirill Vyshinsky Was Outstanding Journalist - Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed condolences following the passing of Kirill Vyshinsky, Russian journalist, Rossiya Segodnya executive director, and member of the Presidential Human Rights Council, calling him an outstanding journalist and public figure. In his message of condolence»»»


Karakachani Community Holds 32nd National Convention in Sliven
The 32nd National Karakachani Convention took place today in the Karandila area near Sliven, uniting community members from across Bulgaria, as well as guests from Greece, to celebrate their heritage and folklore. The event featured traditional songs, dances, and costumes, along with speeches highl»»»


California parents arrested in murder probe after baby’s disappearance
CABAZON, Calif. — Authorities in Southern California arrested the parents of a missing 7-month-old boy Friday as part of a murder investigation, saying they now believe the child is dead.The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said investigators determined that a kidnapping reported last wee»»»


Doctors in Gaza say famine’s toll visible in starving patients
GAZA — Doctors in Gaza say they are treating patients whose emaciated bodies reflect the growing humanitarian catastrophe, as international experts confirmed famine has gripped parts of the war-torn enclave.At Al-Ahli Hospital, Texas spinal surgeon Mohammed Adeel Khaleel described a 17-year-old gun»»»


Express trams to commute in Budapest from next week
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European Postal Services Suspend Shipment of Packages to US over Import Tariffs
The end of an exemption on tariff duties for low-value packages coming into the United States is causing a wide array of postal services to pause shipping as they await for more clarity on the rule. The exemption, known as the “de minimis” exemption, allows packages worth less than $800 to come int»»»


Syria Delays Parliamentary Vote in Sweida After Violence
Syria's first parliamentary election under its new administration, scheduled for September, will not include the southern province of Sweida and two other provinces because of security concerns, the electoral commission said on Saturday. Hundreds of people were reported killed in July in clashes in»»»


European postal services suspend shipments to US over new tariffs
ATHENS — Postal services across Europe are suspending shipments of packages to the United States after the expiration of a long-standing tariff exemption, raising new uncertainty for businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.The exemption, known as the “de minimis” rule, allowed packag»»»


Stolen trucks resold: UAE court awards Dh250,000 to owner
Abu Dhabi: A civil court in Al Ain has ordered two men to jointly pay Dh250,000 in compensation to a man whose two trucks were stolen and resold under suspicious circumstances. The truck owner filed the case, seeking reimbursement of Dh220,000, the value of the stolen vehicles, along with an additi»»»


Turkish First Lady Urges Melania Trump to Speak Out on Gaza
Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan has written to US President Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, and urged her to contact Israel's prime minister and raise the plight of children in Gaza, authorities in Ankara said on Saturday. Emine Erdogan wrote that she had been inspired by the letter Melania Tr»»»


UK's Farage Sets Out Plan for ‘Mass Deportation’ of Asylum Seekers
Former Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage set out plans on Saturday for "mass deportations" of migrants who have crossed the English Channel on small boats if his Reform UK party forms Britain's next government. In an interview with Saturday's edition of The Times newspaper, Farage said he would withdr»»»


Pentagon fires intelligence chief after Iran attack assessment
WASHINGTON — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Lt. Gen. Jeffery Kruse, following controversy over the agency’s assessment of U.S. strikes on Iran, according to U.S. media reports.The Pentagon has not offered an official explanation, b»»»


Texas' new congressional maps head to governor after Senate OK - UPI.com
1 of 4 | The Texas State Senate has now passed a bill approving new congressional redistricting maps, aimed at giving Republicans more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, which Gov. Greg Abbott said he will swiftly sign into law. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo Aug. 23 (UPI)»»»


25 People Killed in Gaza as Gaza City Becomes the Focus of Famine and a Military Offensive
Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 25 Palestinians including people sheltering in tents or seeking scarce food Saturday in Gaza, local hospitals said, as a famine in Gaza’s largest city sparks new pressure on Israel over its 22-month offensive. Israel's defense minister has warned that Gaz»»»


Doctors in Gaza Say Patients’ Protruding Ribs and Bony Limbs Offer Evidence of Malnutrition
Not long after Texas surgeon Mohammed Adeel Khaleel arrived at a Gaza City hospital in early August, a 17-year-old was brought in with gunshot wounds to both legs and one hand, sustained when he went to collect food at an aid site. In the emergency room, Khaleel said he noted the ribs protruding fr»»»


Man City troubles reappear as solid Spurs go top
Manchester: Manchester City's troubles from last season were exposed once more in a humbling 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham on Saturday that raised questions over their quest to regain the Premier League title. Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha struck for the Europa League winners just before half-ti»»»


Bangladesh aims to deepen trade as Pakistan’s deputy PM makes landmark Dhaka visit
DHAKA: Bangladesh seeks to increase trade and economic cooperation with Pakistan, the office of Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus said on Saturday as Dhaka began hosting Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the highest-level trip from Islamabad in years. Dar’s two-day visit to Bangladesh »»»


The dilemmas of the fish taverna
We have long been taught that fish is good for you. But which fish is good to eat and when? In an era of overfishing and declining populations, the discussion about which species we can eat, how many and in which season is increasingly heard around the dinner table. Of course, addressing the proble»»»


Egypt to host inaugural AI Everything Middle East & Africa Summit in February 2026
Egypt will host the first edition of the “AI Everything Middle East & Africa” Summit and Exhibition from 10 to 12 February 2026. Organised by GITEX GLOBAL Group in strategic partnership with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), the event will mark a major milestone in pos»»»


Esports World Cup Foundation announces new Nations Cup tournament
RIYADH: The Esports World Cup Foundation today announced the Esports Nations Cup, a landmark tournament where the best esports players in the world will compete not only for professional glory with their clubs, but also for the honor of representing their countries. The ENC introduces national prid»»»


Asian activists ready to set sail with largest-ever Gaza aid flotilla
JAKARTA/MANILA: Asian activists are preparing to set sail with the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international fleet from 44 countries aiming to reach Gaza by sea to break Israel’s blockade of food and medical aid. They have banded together under the Sumud Nusantara initiative, a coalition of activists»»»


Manchester City troubles reappear as solid Spurs go top after 2-0 win
MANCHESTER: Manchester City’s troubles from last season were exposed once more in a humbling 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham on Saturday that raised questions over their quest to regain the Premier League title. Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha struck for the Europa League winners just before half-ti»»»


Hungarian government: Russian athletes should not be banned from the Olympics
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FBI searches Bolton’s home and office in classified information probe
WASHINGTON — The FBI on Friday searched the Maryland home and Washington office of former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton as part of a criminal investigation into the possible mishandling of classified information, according to a person familiar with the matter.Bolton, a »»»


Saudi nurse saves life of a man with head injury in run over accident
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A young Saudi female nurse saved the life of a man in his 50s after stopping his heart following a head injury in a run over accident in Riyadh. Tahani Al-Anzi, the nurse, rushed to provide him with first aid at the accident scene, Al Arabiya.net reported. Al-Anzi said»»»


Pentagon fires intelligence agency chief after Iran attack assessment
Defence secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon's intelligence agency chief, just weeks after a White House rebuke of a report assessing the impact of American strikes on Iran, US media report. Lt Gen Jeffery Kruse will no longer serve as head of US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), reports »»»
