Kyrgyzstan will introduce temporary restrictions on drone flights and flights by general aviation aircraft from August 27 due to the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the VI World Nomad Games. According to the State Civil Aviation Agency, fr»»»

The main events of the World Nomad Games on Nomad TV will be narrated by well-known Russian and experienced Kyrgyz commentators. Mikhail Mossakovsky and Sergey Deryabkin, together with their Kyrgyz colleagues, will bring each broadcast to life with engaging commentary on sport, traditions and the c»»»

Dubai: Students in kindergarten through grade 2 across the UAE will no longer be given homework, the Ministry of Education has announced, as part of a sweeping set of reforms unveiled ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year. Speaking at a press briefing, Minister of Education Sarah Al Amiri said the c»»»

LONDON: It is almost 38 years since Pan Am Flight 103 was destroyed by a bomb, killing all 259 people on board and 11 residents of the Scottish town of Lockerbie, on Dec. 21, 1988. Now, with the news that the trial of the last remaining suspect in the bombing has been postponed, just days before it»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a diplomatic deal was not possible with the “savages” who rule Iran as he hailed US President Donald Trump’s new campaign of economic pressure. Recounting a recent meeting with Trump, Netanyahu told an event late Tuesday that they had discus»»»

Six months after the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran, the conflict has evolved. The campaign of airstrikes has turned into a grinding contest over energy, shipping and economic pressure. The war began on Feb. 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched major strike»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a diplomatic deal was not possible with the "savages" who rule Iran as he hailed U.S. President Donald Trump's new campaign of economic pressure. Recounting a recent meeting with Trump, Netanyahu told an event late Tuesday that they had discussed the p»»»

Sydney, Australia: The "Five Eyes" intelligence-sharing group of Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada and New Zealand held talks Wednesday in Sydney on using artificial intelligence to combat terrorism and organised crime. Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the "massive acce»»»

Doha, Qatar: Northwestern University in Qatar is expanding its faculty with four new appointments whose work engages some of the defining questions shaping media, technology, culture, and society today—from artificial intelligence and mobile communication to environmental media and the evolving rol»»»

A transnational scheme for the illegal import of goods into Kyrgyzstan has been uncovered, the press service of the Prosecutor General’s Office reported. According to the authorities, a citizen identified as I.A., together with other individuals, organized the import of goods into the country using»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s industrial occupancy exceeded 90 percent across key markets in the second quarter, while the number of industrial establishments rose to 13,660 in April, JLL said. Occupancy in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Dammam Metropolitan Area remained above 90 percent, supported by lease renew»»»

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Sports, participated in the 2026 BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting convened in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability". Led by Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Und»»»

Uniforms, backpacks, stationery, water bottles...shoes. SHOES! You can guarantee that every parent mutters the same chant in their sleep, and invariably, realise that they have forgotten about shoes. And for all you know, the shoes would either be too tight, or the soles have worn down (Double sigh»»»

Mumbai: When Gulf News tracked down Miss Universe India 2026 Kaziah Liz Mejo, the Abu Dhabi-bred law student was in Jaipur, caught in a whirlwind of pageant rehearsals, photo shoots and media requests. The 19-year-old's life had changed almost overnight and, by her own admission, it was yet to full»»»

ISLAMABAD: At least 14 newborn children have been killed in a fire that broke out in the nursery of a government-run hospital in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, as he ordered an investigation. The fire broke out on Wednesday on the third floor of the Mother and Ch»»»

PARIS: A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease, a first for the country's aviation industry, her lawyer and a trade union said. The ruling -- which recognised that Sophie Lainault, a former flight attendant for Air France, had fre»»»

In a potentially significant development, Yemeni government forces from several formations are now deploying unmanned aerial systems against Iran-allied Houthi militias across multiple fronts, and this new air capability has begun to make substantial gains on the ground. In parallel, ground operati»»»

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s maritime authorities were monitoring a fleet of 11 US-sanctioned Iranian oil tankers just off the island’s southern coast, the foreign minister said Wednesday. The tankers were spotted close to the Galle harbor where an Iranian frigate, IRIS Dena, was sunk by a US submarine in »»»

DUBAI: The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship returns this weekend, with the sixth round taking place at Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai on Aug. 29-30. The No-Gi round will feature U-12, U-14 and U-16 athletes on Saturday, followed by the Under-18, Adults and Masters divisions»»»

Three US Secret Service officials were placed on administrative leave Tuesday, pending the outcome of an investigation by the agency’s professional standards office. The three were operating in non-law-enforcement capacities and were being investigated for potential misconduct, the agency’s public »»»

Dubai: Dubai Airports is set to award a further Dh55 billion worth of construction contracts before the end of the year, as work on Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) continues at full pace, its chief executive has revealed. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesPaul Grif»»»

Long lines of vehicles snaked around petrol stations across Tehran and other key Iranian cities this week as widespread fuel shortages forced many pumps to shut down or limit sales, leaving motorists scrambling for scarce supplies. Drivers reported traveling between multiple stations only to find t»»»

Three former Interior Ministry employees have been finally sentenced to seven years in prison each for the theft of tobacco products on a particularly large scale, the prosecution service said on Wednesday. The case was brought by the Sofia City Prosecution Office. Each of the three will serve the »»»

Tunis, Aug. 26 (TAP)-The weather on Wednesday is partly cloudy with local storm cells and rain in the afteroon in the north east, the National Institute of Meterology said. The wind is blowing south light to moderate, relativelty strong in the...»»»

Israeli attacks on Lebanon have not stopped because Hezbollah has not surrendered its weapons, American Ambassador Michel Issa said Wednesday as he visited Dar al-Fatwa. "Hezbollah does not want to do anything, so why do we ask Israel to do everything? Why do you only ask Israel to withdraw, and yo»»»

The State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic has foiled 71 smuggling cases since the beginning of 2026. The preliminary value of the seized goods exceeded 70.2 million soms, the Border Service’s press service reported. Of the total number of violations, 30 were detected at border checkpoints and»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seen here in June, presided over a key party meeting focused on economic development, state media reported Wednesday. The report did not mention recent diplomatic outreach by U.S. President Donald Trump, File Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- North Korean le»»»

At the opening of the new parliamentary season on Wednesday, Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov accused the Progressive Bulgaria government of failing to take effective action against the oligarchy and rising prices, warning that the winter months could become “very hot”. Denkov reаd a»»»

The newly introduced bonus-malus system has no preventive effect on drivers’ behaviour, as the key Unified Information System for Risk Assessment, Management and Control is required to be established within 18 months, the Road Safety Institute said Wednesday. According to representatives of the ins»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose 0.07% at the opening of Wednesday's trading session, gaining 7.30 points from the previous session's close to reach 9,792 points, supported by gains in four sectors. QSE data showed that the Insurance sector led the gainers, rising 1.17%, follo»»»

If Iran now faces a choice between escalation and capitulation, the more likely course of action is escalation. Tehran’s reading of the regional and international landscape appears to rest on carefully calculated considerations that lead it to view the current moment as an opportunity to increase p»»»

Doha: Nando’s Qatar has turned up the flavour with the launch of its new PERi-Crackle Avo Burger - a bold combination of contrasting flavours and textures, created for those who believe a burger should be anything but ordinary. It is then topped with Nando’s signature PERi-Crackle and finished with»»»

TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday as talks between Iran and Oman ‌revived hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and remove shipping constraints affecting supply in the key Middle East region. Brent crude futures fell $2.30, or 2.6 percent, to $86.28 a barrel»»»

GERB-UDF will shift from constructive to critical opposition in the new parliamentary season and will more clearly point out the government's mistakes, GERB-UDF MP Toma Bikov said in a parliamentary declaration on Wednesday. Bikov said the tolerance shown by the opposition during the government's f»»»

Caring for Bulgarian citizens is a fundamental goal and an essential political commitment for the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), the party's deputy floor leader Ayten Sabri said in a declaration marking the start of the new parliamentary session on Wednesday. Sabri said Parliament faces a »»»

Dhaka: Rescue teams were searching Wednesday for a New Zealand teenager missing after a boat carrying him and three other people capsized in Bangladesh, officials said. Albert, 16, whose surname was withheld by police, went missing after the boat overturned in rough waters on Tuesday morning near a»»»

Arab Finance: Property Finder, Coldwell Banker Egypt, Al Ahly Sabbour, and Beltone Mortgage have joined forces to launch an integrated open house experience that brings property discovery, selection, lifestyle, and financing together in one offering, as per an emailed press release. The three-day e»»»

President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican efforts to address voters' economic concerns in a year when control of the U.S. Senate hinges on states along the border between the United States and its northern neighbor. The di»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Israeli occupation forces' storming of the Qalandiya Training Center run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in occupied East Jerusalem, considering it a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and»»»

Katmandu: A massive flood swept through Nepal’s northern Rasuwa district on Wednesday, damaging roads and power infrastructure as authorities scrambled to assess the scale of the destruction.Videos shared by Nepal Police and others on social media showed torrents of muddy water crashing through mou»»»

PEKANBARU, Indonesia: Millions of Indonesians risk health complications from exposure to thick haze covering several cities and towns, officials said Wednesday, as El Nino-fueled wildfires wreak havoc on Borneo and Sumatra islands. Indonesia, a vast archipelago, has for weeks battled wildfires that»»»

More than 1,000 people in Japan have joined forces to help move the historic Hirosaki Castle back to its original location following major restoration work. Teams of participants took turns pulling the castle in a carefully coordinated effort in Aomori Prefecture, creating a remarkable scene as loc»»»

At the opening of the new session pf Parliament Wednesday, Democratic Bulgaria vowed to fight concentration of power and support reforms aiming to contain state capture, enhance competition, guarantee the independence of institutions, deliver measurable results for citizens and strengthens Bulgaria»»»

Parts of a crashed drone have been found in the area of Kabakum Beach near Varna, the regional directorate of the Interior Ministry in Varna reported on Wednesday. The signal was received at around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Border Police officers were dispatched to the scene. The Bulgarian Navy was n»»»

Tuesday marked one year since Israeli soldiers killed 22 Palestinians, including journalists and rescue workers, in a double strike on a hospital in Gaza that provoked global outrage. No one has been held accountable. Israeli officials said the target was a suspected Hamas camera on the roof of Nas»»»

Doha: As educational institutions across the region prepare to welcome students back to the classroom, the American School of Doha (ASD) is setting a deliberate tone of connection, stability, and academic excellence for the 2026-2027 school year. Guided by this year’s theme, “One ASD Family: Strong»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Israeli occupation forces' storming of the Qalandiya Training Center run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in occupied East Jerusalem, considering it a blatant violation of international humanitarian »»»

The top diplomats of Iran and Oman met on Tuesday to discuss a phased approach to managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains largely shut down nearly six months after the Iran war began. The talks came after an oil tanker was disabled in an attack off the coast of Oman, under»»»

The " economic onslaught " that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared on Iran's financial connections around the world may have one major caveat: China. Beijing is Iran's biggest trading partner and its leading oil buyer. While the U.S. is trying to isolate the Islamic Republic from its rem»»»

Lines have grown outside gas stations across Tehran in recent weeks as the United States has tightened its blockade and threatened more severe sanctions, with some people waiting for two hours or more to fill up. The uncertainty deepened on Tuesday, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed»»»