RIYADH: Financing provided by Saudi fintech companies to industrial projects surged 130 percent in the first half of 2026, reaching a record SR541 million ($144 million) as the government expands access to alternative funding for manufacturers. The financing rose from SR234 million in the same peri»»»

Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has begun implementing a residential parking permit system in the neighbourhoods of Al Fisht, Sharqan and Al Rifa'a, reserving parking spaces for residents and regulating their use to prevent misuse. The municipality said it has also launched an extensive inspecti»»»

Raksha Bandhan is basically an annual excuse for your brother to pretend he has never annoyed you a day in his life, hand you a gift, and call it even. Cute. But this year, why not make him actually work for that rakhi? Forget the usual sweets-and-selfies routine. it's time to drag him into an aren»»»

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir said Thursday during a multi-front situation assessment that numerous challenges remain before Israel. Noting that Israel is “conducting combat operations on all fronts, from Iran and Lebanon to Gaza,” Zamir adding that the army is also “maintaining a high state of rea»»»

Police in Petrich and Sandanski found and destroyed about 134 herbaceous plants with a weight of over 120 kilogrammes, which tested positive for cannabis in a field test, the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry in Blagoevgrad said on Thursday. About 54 of the plants were found in a defore»»»

ClimateEuropeWhen lakes decline, can they recover?Tim SchauenbergWhile some of the world’s largest lakes are shrinking dramatically, others show that recovery is possible. https://p.dw.com/p/5JD67The Caspian Sea is under enormous pressureImage: Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/IMAGOAdvertisementSom»»»

DUBAI: “Lion” is an extraordinary undertaking: a documentary filmed over four years in Kenya’s Masai Mara reserve that follows a lion named Kio from his first weeks, reared with heart-tearing devotion by his mother, Summer, to adulthood and his rise to primacy within a pride of his own. The four-pa»»»

The case of the jammer that was found shows that the mafia has been intertwined with the state, the Interior Ministry and the security services for years, Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev told reporters in the corridors of Parliament Thursday. Mirchev said the question is what steps will be ta»»»

Pakistan said Thursday it was continuing diplomatic efforts to help resolve the crisis between the United States and Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said at a news briefing that Field Marshal Asim Munir’s recent visit to Tehran was aimed at reviving»»»

Three quarters of respondents aged 18 to 24 in the latest survey conducted by eJobs Romania say that finding a job has become much harder compared with last year. This is not only due to the overall contraction in job supply, but also to the fact that, although entry-level jobs continue to represen»»»

Tunis, Aug. 27 (TAP)- The weather is clear to partly cloudy on Thursday afternoon. The wind is blowing south light to moderate. The sea is choppy in the north to slightly choppy elsewhere. Temperatures are expected to heat up, according to the...»»»

Authorities in northern France are investigating an incident in Caen late Wednesday in which at least two people were killed and 10 were injured after a car was driven into a crowd near a train station. File photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE Aug. 27 (UPI) -- At least two people were killed and 10 were i»»»

From January to June 2026, Kyrgyzstan increased its tire exports to Russia nearly 38-fold. Data released by the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic say. According to the figures, during the first six months of 2026, Kyrgyzstan supplied 44,300 tires to Russia worth $1,562 million. »»»

Berry supplies from Kyrgyzstan to Russia’s Kirov Oblast have nearly doubled, the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) reported. From January 1 to August 25, 2026, 50.7 tons of berries — including tayberries, raspberries, strawberries and sweet cher»»»

KIGALI: The Military Police Forces of the Republic of Rwanda celebrated the graduation of Course No. (6) in Security and Protection of Personalities, Course No. (5) in Counter-Terrorism, Course No. (5) in Riot Control, and Course No. (2) in Urban Combat for Rwandan Military Police personnel. The tr»»»

BusinessNorth AmericaWhy social media harms are hard to regulateNik MartinMeta and other social media platforms face lawsuits alleging they foster addictive use among young people. Now regulators are struggling to rein in their engagement-driven business models. https://p.dw.com/p/5JIl5Social media»»»

The average monthly nominal accrued wage in Kyrgyzstan reached 53,759 soms in the first half of 2026. According to the National Statistical Committee, this was a 27.5 percent increase compared with January—June 2025. The real wage, adjusted for the consumer price index, increased by 15.3 percent. A»»»

Dubai: Dubai's new shared housing law is now in force, and thousands of tenants across the emirate are asking the same question: does this mean the knock on the door starts now? As first reported by Gulf News, Law No. (4) of 2026, regulating the occupancy and management of shared housing, took effe»»»

A former Taliban commander and provincial governor has admitted taking a direct part in the destruction of the Bamiyan Buddha statues, telling the BBC he has no regrets, the broadcaster reports. Abdullah Sarhadi, who commanded Taliban forces in Bamiyan during the movement's first period in power, s»»»

DUBAI: Iraq’s National Security Service foiled an attempt to manufacture drones inside Baghdad, the agency’s spokesman Arshad Al-Qaim said on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference, Al-Qaim said the service had also dealt with 754 cyberattacks and 2,740 accounts deemed threatening to community pe»»»

Stuart Broad and James Anderson have every right to feel proud men. In England’s colors they bowled in tandem for years, Anderson claiming 704 Test wickets and Broad, 604. Their achievement has been recognized this week via a joint portrait that was unveiled at Lords and is to be hung alongside oth»»»

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Thursday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine HE Dr. Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, on the sidelines of the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Membe»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells southern Lebanese town of Al-Mansouri: Al-Manar reporter 27-08-2026 12:00 PM Latest News Urgent News Israel Weighs»»»

North Korea on Thursday condemned recent U.S. approvals of arms sales to South Korea. In this February 2025 photo, a U.S. AH-64 Apache helicopter fires a stinger missile during a combined live-fire exercise in Pocheon. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo SEOUL, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- North K»»»

Twelve fan zones will be opened in Bishkek on August 31 to watch the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games. The main fan zone will be located in Ala-Too Square. Another 11 will be opened in all four districts of the city. The opening of the 2026 World Nomad Games and the main events of the »»»

A mass brawl occurred in Bishkek on the night of August 26, the Internal Affairs Department of Sverdlovsky district reported. According to police, a report about the incident on Shabdan Baatyr Street, in the new warehouses area, was received at 1:08 a.m. The complainant, U.N., said that a group of »»»

Dubai: Credible and balanced media coverage is essential to protecting the truth from misinformation at a sensitive time for the region, said Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President. In a post on X platform, Gargash said the media was a key instrument during periods of he»»»

LONDON: The Syrian Democratic Forces once stood at the heart of an experiment that transformed the balance of power in Syria. The Kurdish-led force, backed by the US, fought Daesh and governed a de facto autonomous administration across much of northeastern Syria. At its height, it controlled rough»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia issued red weather alerts for heavy rain on Thursday as thunderstorms, flash floods, hail and strong winds were forecast across several regions, while temperatures were expected to reach 47°C in parts of the Kingdom, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). In its»»»

Dubai: Al Maktoum International Airport is on track to begin operations in 2032, setting the stage for one of the biggest changes to Dubai’s aviation landscape in decades. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe airport, which is already operational on a smaller scale as Du»»»

There are no longer any untouchables, and the operation by the security services and the Interior Ministry in the mafia stronghold in Sofia’s Dragalevtsi district shows that this is only the beginning of the process of reaffirming the rule of law, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Thursday at the beg»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Catastrophic flooding and landslides on the Nepal-Tibet border unleashed waves of water and debris that killed at least 180 people and left hundreds more missing. Here is what we know so far: What happened? The exact sequence of events is still unclear, but on Wednesday morning, t»»»

RIYADH: Head coach Marino Pusic’s stellar start to his career at Al-Ahli continued on Wednesday as the Greens secured a fourth consecutive victory of the season in all competitions. A gritty 1-0 victory over OFC Professional League champions Auckland FC earned them a place the second round of the F»»»

The National Assembly approved amendments to the Gender Equality Act at first reading on Thursday. The changes are aimed at improving the gender balance among directors of companies listed on the stock exchange. The government-sponsored bill was approved by 159 votes to nine, with one abstention. T»»»

POLITICS In Bulgarian National Television’s (BNT’s) morning talk show, Democratic Bulgaria Floor Leader Nadejda Iordanova said the opening of the new parliamentary season coincides with an assessment of the government’s first 100 days, which she described as falling short of its promise of “normali»»»

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is expected in Tehran on Thursday for talks with Iranian officials on “ways to de-escalate tensions & create the conditions conducive to dialogue,” Qatar's Foreign Ministry said on X. The discussions, confirmed by Tehran, will also address “freedom of naviga»»»

Some parents said children in Gaza are dismantling their kites after Israel threatened to ramp up strikes as the toys keep flying into southern Israel. In the past, kites and balloons have been set aflame and launched across the Gaza border, igniting fields and property in Israeli communities. The »»»

Berlin: Germany registered a record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer as Europe struggled through a series of punishing heatwaves, the national public health institute said Thursday. The worst affected group were people over 75, and around 9,600 heat-linked deaths were recorded in one week in »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index rose by 0.33 % at the start of Thursday’s trading, gaining 32.80 points compared with the previous session’s close to reach 9,886 points, supported by five sectors. Figures from QSE showed positive performance in the telecommunications sector, which ros»»»

A 20-year-old woman died after falling from the sixth floor of a high-rise building on Partsyezd Street in Osh city on August 27, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the city reported. Police received a call about the incident at 00:32 a.m. A team of investigators and officers w»»»

Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said he discussed a range of issues falling within the competence of the intelligence services during a meeting with CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Sergei Naryshkin told reporters that personal meetings between intelligence chiefs a»»»

The US-Canada trade war is reaching the bathroom, with tariffs on paper products threatening to push up prices for toilet paper and other everyday essentials for Americans. Trade talks between the two neighbors collapsed last Friday, with both sides accusing the other of making last-minute changes »»»

JEDDAH: The opening round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Time Attack will get underway on Thursday at Jeddah Corniche Circuit in the first of three scheduled races. The championship is being held under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, the owner of the compet»»»

Iran and Oman are negotiating the opening of a temporary shipping corridor and the clearance of mines in the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, which both nations border. They have yet to agree on the conditions for the waterway's reopening as the Middle East war nears the six-month mark, but talks are on»»»

Damascus: Visa has tested its first live international card transaction in Syria, in a move that could pave the way for international visitors to use Visa cards in the country and marks a significant step in Syria’s efforts to reconnect with the global financial system. Sign up for our daily busine»»»

New York, USA: The State of Qatar stressed the importance of protecting food security and strengthening the resilience of countries vulnerable to food insecurity. This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Passengers evacuated at Jerusalem’s Yitzhak Navon train station, firefighters called after reports of smoke 27-08-2026 11:31»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatari PM to visit Tehran today to pursue mediation efforts, discuss Strait of Hormuz: Iranian Foreign Ministery spokesman 27-08-2026 10:34»»»

On August 31, the opening day of the 6th World Nomad Games, free shuttle buses will transport spectators to Bishkek Arena from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Bishkek City Hall reported. The municipality said spectators will be able to reach the stadium by special transport from 21 locations across the capit»»»

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has expanded its Work Placement Program for Summer 2026, providing 578 high school students with the opportunity to gain hands-on workplace experience, explore career pathways, and make more informed decisions about their futures. Building on t»»»