The most decorated wrestler in Olympic history, five-time Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling champion Mijaín López Núñez, arrived in Kyrgyzstan. He came to Kyrgyzstan as an honorary guest of the World Alysh Federation for the World Nomad Games. In 2024, the Cuban wrestler won gold at the Paris Olympics »»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady of China Peng Liyuan were ceremonially welcomed at Manas International Airport on August 30. Ahead of the Chinese delegation’s arrival, the national flags of Kyrgyzstan and China were displayed at the airport, a red carpet was rolled out, and an honor gua»»»

The Pirogovo logistics hub region, used for storing dual-use goods such as UAV components, in the Kiev region was hit, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. The Russian military continued conducting group strikes throughout the day against Ukrainian defense industry enterprises and logistics»»»

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 organised the 'Palestine Loves the UAE' event in the Gaza Strip, with broad participation from dignitaries and prominent community figures, in an atmosphere combining Palestinian heritage, art, music and entertainment. The event expressed feelings of affection and grat»»»

LONDON: Syria will reopen its embassy in the Libyan city of Tripoli this week after 14 years of closure. Asaad Al-Shaibani, foreign minister of the Syrian Arab Republic, met Libya’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Taher Al-Baour on Sunday. The Libyan ministry said the two sides discussed procedu»»»

JEDDAH: Riyadh Air has celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of Saudi women aircraft maintenance engineers, marking a milestone in efforts to develop national talent in a key technical field, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ceremony, held at the airline’s headquarters in the presence o»»»

The first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee, established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, will be held in İstanbul on 31 August 2026, with the participation of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic »»»

A resident tries to salvage belongings among damaged homes following flash floods along the banks of Trishuli River, in Dhading district, Nepal, on Sunday. Photo by Narendra Shrestha/EPA Aug. 30 (UPI) -- The death toll from last week's flash floods in Nepal rose to nearly 800 Sunday as rescuers rac»»»

Manila: Tarlac province in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines has been placed under a state of calamity due to continuous heavy rain and widespread flooding caused by the southwest monsoon, Governor Christian Yap announced on Sunday. The declaration allows local authorities to access emerg»»»

Dubai: For many families raising neurodivergent children, navigating everyday life can present challenges that often go unnoticed by others. From crowded public spaces to long queues and travel-related stress, simple daily activities can require careful planning and extra support. In the UAE, howev»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Bishkek on a state visit at the invitation of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov. At Manas International Airport, Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, were welcomed by President Sadyr Japarov and First Lady Aigul Japarova. During his state visit, Xi Jinping »»»

LONDON: The Israeli army demolished a care home for the elderly in southern Lebanon on Saturday and carried out additional strikes and demolitions across the border region, Lebanese media reported. The social care home was in the town of Houla in the Marjayoun district, according to Lebanon’s state»»»

UNITED STATES: US ​President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US ‌Strategic ‌Petroleum ​Reserve ‌will ⁠be ​filled with oil ⁠from Venezuela, after he announced an ⁠unprecedented US push ‌to ‌take ​control ‌of ‌a fifth of the country’s vast ‌oil reserves. Trump said in a ⁠social media ⁠post Sunda»»»

New York: As the US and Israel relentlessly bombed Iran in the opening days of war, the most dramatic predictions of the conflict’s toll were unsparing: surging oil prices, worldwide recession and economic catastrophe. But six months into the conflict, the direst predictions haven’t come true even »»»

Girne Kepuveia, Cyprus: A passenger ferry that capsized off Northern Cyprus on Sunday has "completely sunk to a depth of 514 metres", a local official said, after another official said seven people had died. Erhan Arikli, transport minister for the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cypru»»»

DOHA: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education HE Dr Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi launched the 'First Step' initiative, in cooperation with 'Rafeeq' company, as part of the 'Back to Schools' campaign for the academic year 2026-2027, during a field visit to Al-Rashad Model Sch»»»

UNITED STATES: US ​President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US ‌Strategic ‌Petroleum ​Reserve ‌will ⁠be ​filled with oil ⁠from Venezuela, after he announced an ⁠unprecedented US push ‌to ‌take ​control ‌of ‌a fifth of the country’s vast ‌oil reserves. Trump said in a ⁠social media ⁠post Sunda»»»

ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s National Portal for Hobbies, Hawi, has surpassed 111,000 registered members as organized hobby communities continue to expand rapidly across the Kingdom. An initiative of the Quality of Life Program, the platform has now registered 111,167 members, 3,533 hobby clubs, and 4,»»»

Heading off on holiday? Passport: check. Suitcase: check. Home prepared for your grand disappearance? That’s the bit Ajman Police would rather you didn’t forget. As part of its Safe & Secure Summer campaign, Ajman Police is reminding residents that keeping your home safe before travelling takes mor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has reminded students and families of key safety measures to follow while travelling to and from school, stressing that ensuring students’ safety is a shared responsibility. As part of its back-to-school safety awareness campaign, the Ministry urged stude»»»

Tripoli, Aug. 30 (SANA) Syria and Libya signed an agreement on Sunday to strengthen bilateral cooperation and update the framework governing the two countries’ Higher Joint Committee. The agreement was signed by Foreign Minister and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Libya’s Acting Foreign Mi»»»

MAKKAH: The Holy Qur’an Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah is showcasing a rare Qur’anic manuscript: a page from a Qur’an dating to the third century AH, corresponding to the ninth century CE. The historic artifact documents an early stage of Qur’anic manuscript production. The displaye»»»

Damascus, Aug. 30 (SANA) Syria and Poland held their first political consultations in Damascus on Sunday, discussing ways to strengthen bilateral relations and coordinate on regional and international issues of common interest. The talks brought together Sally Shobat, director of the Europe Departm»»»

Devastating floods near the border with China killed at least 781 people in Nepal, its disaster authority said on Sunday, with 2,502 people missing as rescue efforts continued for a fifth day. Chinese state media earlier confirmed 16 dead in Tibet and 546 people missing following Wednesday's disast»»»

DHADING: Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. Flood warning notices were sent to people’s phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major »»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepali rescuers drilled, dug and used explosives on Sunday in a bid to reach dozens of hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels swamped by flood debris, racing against time to find survivors. Rescue operations entered their fifth day since the floods hit the Nepal-China bord»»»

Sharjah: Traditional boatbuilding, sail-making and fish salting drew visitors to Dibba Al Hisn as the 13th Al Maleh and Fishing Festival showcased maritime skills that sustained generations of UAE coastal communities. The festival, which concluded on Sunday, brought together more than 80 exhibitors»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Far East's hydrocarbon reserves are comparable in volume to the world's largest oil and gas basins, Russian Federal Agency for Mineral Resources (Rosnedra) head Oleg Kazanov said in an interview Sputnik ahead of the Eastern Economic Forum. "The Far East's hydrocarbon »»»

Tunis, Aug. 30 (TAP)- MP and member of the Pan-African Parliament Aymen Ben Salah represented Tunisia at the Second Congo Basin Convening, held from August 25 to 27 in Yaoundé.Amid ongoing deforestation and a critical dependency on food imports,...»»»

JEDDAH: Long before modern air conditioning and electronic security systems, Saudi Arabia’s identity was carved directly into its doorways. Standing tall against harsh desert winds or coastal humidity, the massive wooden gateways dotting the Kingdom offer a striking visual chronicle of how early bu»»»

Damascus, Aug. 30 (SANA) Syria and Egypt discussed restoring direct flights between the two countries as part of efforts to strengthen civil aviation cooperation and air connectivity. The talks brought together Omar Hosari, head of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport (GACA), a»»»

Dubai: Temperatures in the UAE crossed the 50°C mark on Sunday, with Bada Dafas in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafrah region recording the country’s highest temperature at 50.1°C, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The peak was recorded at 1:30pm UAE time, as intense late-summer heat persis»»»

Dubai: A record 1.277 million students head back to classrooms across the UAE from Monday, and the return could not come at a busier time for the country's roads. Over the past week, families who travelled abroad during the summer break have been streaming back into the country, offices have been f»»»

Dubai: When Rajendra Dawadi heard that a wall of water was racing towards his school, he rang the bell and ordered 1,643 children to run for higher ground. Minutes later, the flood tore through the valley, destroying buildings, bridges and the school itself. Every one of the children survived. Days»»»

Riyadh: Teams working on Saudi Arabia’s Masam project removed 819 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The devices included 764 unexploded ordnances, 29 anti-tank mines 23 anti-personnel mines, and three improvised explosive devices, according to a recent report. The explosive»»»

Alcañiz, Spain: Marc Marquez claimed a dominant victory at the Aragon MotoGP on Sunday, with Pedro Acosta finishing second and Marco Bezzecchi third. Seven-time MotoGP champion Marquez has a strong record at the MotorLand circuit and climbed to second in the overall standings behind Jorge Martin, w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, a board member of the Qatar Chamber, met with Mehmood Arshad, head of the Pakistani side of the Qatari-Pakistani Business Council, to discuss strengthening bilateral trade and investment. The meeting focused on bolstering cooperation between the private s»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Tadawul All Share Index fell on Sunday, losing 79.39 points, or 0.71 percent, to close at 11,158.54. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR3.51 billion ($939.84 million), as 90 of the listed stocks advanced, while 172 retreated. The MSCI Tadawul Index also d»»»

A cold front will reach Hungary on Monday, bringing a slight drop in temperatures as September begins. However, forecasters say genuinely autumnal weather is still some way off, while the country’s drought is unlikely to ease significantly. Cold front arrives on Monday Hungary will see a change in »»»

Istanbul: At least six people died when a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on Sunday, the head of the local government said, in a preliminary toll to Turkish media. Unal Ustel, prime minister of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), said the vessel had been carrying a to»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Islamic countries must resist the United States and Israel, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Sunday. "My stern and repeatedly emphasized advice to the rulers of Islamic countries, especially those in West Asia and the Persian Gulf region, is this: identify your true»»»

Dubai: A joint UAE-Lebanon Business Council will be established to strengthen private-sector ties, promote investment opportunities and support new commercial partnerships between companies in the two countries. A memorandum of understanding was signed to establish the council during the UAE-Lebano»»»

NICOSIA: One person died after a boat with around 270 people on board capsized off North Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish Cypriot media reported. Turkish ‌Cypriot Transport Minister ‌Erhan Arikli told ​Anadolu that ‌one ⁠passenger ​had died ⁠when the ferry capsized. He said there were 267 people on board,»»»

Istanbul: Some people died when a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on Sunday, the head of the local government said, without giving a precise toll. "There are some fatalities," Unal Ustel, prime minister of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), said, according to Turkiye»»»

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, has concluded an overseas training camp for Saudi Arabia’s astronomy and space team in Slovenia. Held from Aug. 16 to 29, the camp was part of a training program to»»»

Tunis, Aug. 30 (TAP)- The weather Sunday is partly cloudy in most regions with rain expected in the afternoon in the north and the midland. The rain will move to some eastern areas where localised hailstorms are expected .The wind is blowing north...»»»

When a 21-year-old nurse in Hyderabad didn’t answer her friend’s repeated knocks on her door, she was worried. By 2.30pm she had called a few more friends who got into the room via the window. At this point, they called the police. The nurse, Vuke Shirisha, was lying unresponsive and looking like s»»»

The 131st anniversary of the beginning of organized tourism in Bulgaria was marked on Sunday with a National Tourist Gathering on Cherni Vrah Peak, the highest peak of Vitosha Mountain. The event was organized by the Bulgarian Tourist Union (BTU), the country’s oldest non-governmental organization,»»»

BAGHDAD: Iraq sentenced a US-sanctioned oil official to seven years in prison after he was arrested as part of a government-led anti-corruption campaign, the country’s anti-graft body said on Sunday. Deputy oil minister for distribution affairs Ali Al-Bahadli is among dozens of officials who were d»»»

JEDDAH: For 16 years, Winston Cowie has explored the Arabian Peninsula from beneath its seas to its mountains and deserts, building a life and career that he chronicles in his new book. The New Zealand-born marine conservationist, athlete and award-winning filmmaker has gathered his experiences in »»»