Doha, Qatar: The draw for the men’s basketball competition at the 20th Asian Games ‘Aichi–Nagoya 2026’ has placed Qatar in Group B alongside Iran, Jordan, and Chinese Taipei. The Asian Games will be held in Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. The organising committee confirmed the groups»»»

Doha, Qatar: Fakhira (Al Mamun Monlau), a four-year-old Purebred Arabian filly, recorded another major success by winning the Gr.1 (PA) Liwa International Stakes – Wathba Stallions over 2000m at La Teste, France, yesterday. The race was reserved for fillies and mares aged four and older and attract»»»

The United Kingdom is the most active supplier of main units and components for unmanned aerial vehicles used as killer drones against civilians. Germany supplies weapons in large quantities, and Sweden is also involved. Canada plays an active role, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodi»»»

Arab Finance: Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd jointly announced a structural change to their Gemini Cooperation’s AE19 service, shifting the route from the Cape of Good Hope back to the Suez Canal and Red Sea, according to a statement. The change will begin with the Berlin Maersk on westbound voyage 628W an»»»

Commenting on the fire at an ammunition depot near the village of Belitsa, Aleksandar Dzhartov, Director of the General Directorate for Fire Safety and Civil Protection, said on Tuesday morning that the night had passed calmly, with two firefighting teams working throughout the night on the eastern»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold buyers are facing the highest rates in more than two months after prices extended a rapid August rebound, with 24-karat gold reaching Dh531.25 per gram on Tuesday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24K rate rose Dh3 from Dh528.25 on Monday, while 22»»»

Registration of foreign-registered vehicles whose steering systems have been relocated from the right-hand side to the left is proposed to be allowed in Kyrgyzstan. A draft amendment to the procedure for the final legalization of vehicles has been submitted for public discussion. According to the e»»»

The Global North is running out of missiles. Six months into the Iran war, and with Russia's winter bombardment of Ukraine just getting under way, the interceptors built to shoot down ballistic and cruise missiles are being fired faster than the West can build them — and Ukraine, whose skies have g»»»

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a mutual-defence pact in Mecca on August 7 explicitly modelled on Nato's Article 5, but the agreement's first 48 hours — a Houthi strike on Saudi energy infrastructure that neither Ankara nor Islamabad answered — have already tested how much protection it ac»»»

Turkey’s foreign minister has warned that an “expanding war of destruction” could cause Russia to use nuclear weapons as “the last option available to it”. Hakan Fidan said that during a recent visit to Moscow, the Turkish delegation was close to raising the issue in talks with their counterparts b»»»

Of late, Pakistan’s diplomatic performance deserves more attention than it gets. Operating in an international system increasingly divided into competing geopolitical blocs, Islamabad has across the summer demonstrated an unusually sophisticated ability to keep multiple doors open at the same time.»»»

Iran's five-month war with the US and Israel is edging toward a negotiated pause over the Strait of Hormuz even as its side effects keep spreading — with Yemen's Houthis hitting Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure twice in 24 hours and a still-unclaimed drone strike reaching as far as a refinery i»»»

Russia killed at least three people, including a three-year-old boy, in a drone strike on the Kyiv-region village of Pukhivka overnight into August 9, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Russia combined the attack with a six-missile ballistic strike on Kyiv's civilian infrastructure that killed »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB continues to strengthen its record of institutional excellence and leadership in Islamic banking, adding two prestigious ‘Global Business Magazine Awards for 2026’ to its growing list of regional and international accolades. The latest awards are ‘Mobile Banking Experience Qatar 2»»»

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank successfully held their annual Blood Donation Initiative in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) last Thursday at Commercial Bank Plaza. The initiative saw strong participation from around 100 Bank employees and members of the Executive Management, reflect»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s total retail real estate supply held firm at 5.7 million square meters of Gross Leasable Area during the second quarter of 2026, according to ValuStrat. The overall supply remained evenly split between 2.5 million square meters of organised retail space and 3.2 million square m»»»

Six years ago on August 9 2020, Belarusians went to the polls in a presidential election that Alexander Lukashenko rigged so brazenly — awarding himself over 80% of the vote against a political novice, former English teacher Svetlana Tikhanovskaya (Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya) — that it triggered the »»»

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a mutual-defence pact in Mecca on August 7 explicitly modelled on Nato's Article 5, but the agreement's first 48 hours — a Houthi strike on Saudi energy infrastructure that neither Ankara nor Islamabad answered — have already tested how much protection it ac»»»

Turkey’s foreign minister has warned that an “expanding war of destruction” could cause Russia to use nuclear weapons as “the last option available to it”. Hakan Fidan said that during a recent visit to Moscow, the Turkish delegation was close to raising the issue in talks with their counterparts b»»»

The Global North is running out of missiles. Six months into the Iran war, and with Russia's winter bombardment of Ukraine just getting under way, the interceptors built to shoot down ballistic and cruise missiles are being fired faster than the West can build them — and Ukraine, whose skies have g»»»

Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has given President Volodymyr Zelenskiy a deadline of August 18 to reinstate him to the post or face mass protests, in the most direct political challenge the president has faced since taking office in 2019. "If our goal is to stop the war, then we»»»

Russia killed at least three people, including a three-year-old boy, in a drone strike on the Kyiv-region village of Pukhivka overnight into August 9, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Russia combined the attack with a six-missile ballistic strike on Kyiv's civilian infrastructure that killed »»»

BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi said his government was close to completing its Cabinet lineup, with parliament expected to vote on candidates for vacant ministries next week. Al-Zaidi announced the move during a meeting of the Coordination Framework on Monday after finalizing candidates»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: Wynn Al Marjan Island has completed its 550-metre shoreline, giving the first look at the beachfront, lagoon and offshore reef that will form a major part of the resort when it opens in 2027. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe latest milestone comes as »»»

Six years ago on August 9 2020, Belarusians went to the polls in a presidential election that Alexander Lukashenko rigged so brazenly — awarding himself over 80% of the vote against a political novice, former English teacher Svetlana Tikhanovskaya (Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya) — that it triggered the »»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on August 7 that cooperation between members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and third countries should not be viewed as a zero-sum game, as Yerevan seeks to maintain ties with the bloc while developing closer relations with the European Union. Rel»»»

Turkey’s foreign minister has warned that an “expanding war of destruction” could cause Russia to use nuclear weapons as “the last option available to it”. Hakan Fidan said that during a recent visit to Moscow, the Turkish delegation was close to raising the issue in talks with their counterparts b»»»

Russia killed at least three people, including a three-year-old boy, in a drone strike on the Kyiv-region village of Pukhivka overnight into August 9, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Russia combined the attack with a six-missile ballistic strike on Kyiv's civilian infrastructure that killed »»»

Cases of fraud involving websites that resemble the official tolom.kg service have increased in Kyrgyzstan, the Prosecutor General’s Office warned. According to the agency, scammers are sending SMS messages claiming that recipients have outstanding traffic fines. They then direct people to fake web»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has concluded two international student programmes organised during the summer vacation. The first was an intensive month-long Quranic and educational programme in Madinah, attended by 16 students from the preparatory and secondary»»»

Doha, Qatar: Beneficial rainfall was reported yesterday across parts of northern Qatar, particularly between Al Jumailiya and Al Ghuwairiya. Social media footage shared by local accounts captured the rain falling amid pleasant conditions in the northern regions. Residents welcomed the showers, with»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Rail has reassured commuters of the safe and efficient movement of trains across the Doha Metro network, highlighting the role of its Integrated Control Center (ICC) in maintaining smooth and reliable services around the clock. Located in Al Wakra, the ICC serves as the operation»»»

A nine-year-old child of Kyrgyz migrants drowned in Russia’s Leningrad Oblast. According to the website 78, Nurmukhammed Alimbaev had previously gone missing and was wanted. The child, who went missing in Novogorelovo, was found dead, media reported yesterday. His body was discovered in Tankovoye L»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the slogan #MakeStudentsHappy, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched its ‘Back to School 2026’ fundraising campaign, designed to help students pursue their education, as well as to provide the educational supplies and opportunities that would enable them to build a bette»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari students have secured eight honorary certificates at the 2026 World Mathematics and Logic Games Championship, held in Milan, Italy, marking a notable achievement for Qatar at the international competition. The accomplishment highlights the students’ strong performance in mathema»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States controls the ‌Strait ‌of Hormuz and ‌had ⁠swept the strategic ⁠oil waterway for Iranian mines. “Look, the only ⁠one that ‌has ‌control of ‌the ‌Strait of Hormuz right now is the ‌United States Navy,” Trump told ⁠reporters ⁠in »»»

Doha, Qatar: Government-led development initiatives continue to serve as a “vital anchor” for Qatar’s industrial and infrastructure landscape, driving cross-sector investment and strategic partnerships across key non-oil sectors, according to regional analysts. Speaking to The Peninsula, Mohammed A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) is playing an increasingly important role in preserving and making accessible the scientific heritage of the Islamic world, while working to ensure that this wealth of knowledge reaches beyond researchers and specialist collections and into classrooms. Spea»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has launched its comprehensive Customer Satisfaction Survey 2026, inviting customers across the country to share their feedback on the quality of electricity and water services. The initiative underscores Kahramaa’s continued c»»»

After a bruising campaign in which the traditional Democratic establishment and its allies among Jewish and pro-Israel lobbying organisations spent tens of millions of dollars supporting their preferred candidate, Congresswoman Haley Stevens, a 41-year-old Egyptian American epidemiologist, Abdulrah»»»

The Makkah Mutual Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan is more than a new military accord among three major states. It points to a broader reshaping of the region’s security landscape after the wars and upheavals of recent years. For the “new Syria”, it carries particular si»»»

Among all the challenges across the Middle East, water security seldom makes the headlines, yet it can keep policymakers awake at night. The Gulf states are among the world’s highest consumers of water per capita but endure some of the most acute water scarcity on the planet. According to the World»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump on Monday backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is being criticised of a failed private investment scheme. "FIFA would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino," Trump said i»»»

Jason Chang and his brother Richard are dubbed "titans" of technology, Asian multi-billionaires behind the AI innovation. The siblings, based in Singapore, are credited for transforming their family fortune built in real estate into one of the world's most important semiconductor businesses. As of »»»

BENGHAZI: The head of military intelligence for eastern Libya’s Libyan National Army ​was killed on Monday when an explosive device detonated in his car outside his home in the Hawari area of Benghazi, two security sources told Reuters. Brig. Fowzi Mansouri ‌was killed ‌in the ​evening ‌blast, the »»»

The International ​Atomic Energy Agency will soon ‌remove ‌nuclear ​material ‌stored ⁠at ​a clandestine ⁠site in Syria after ⁠the ‌Trump ‌administration ​reached ‌understandings with ‌Syria and Israel, ‌Axios reported on ⁠Monday, citing ⁠Israeli and US officials. The UN nuclear watchdog earlier sai»»»

President Donald Trump secretly flew out of last month’s NATO summit in Ankara, Turkiye, on an alternate military aircraft while the White House made it appear that the Republican president was flying on Air Force One, according to a report published by The Washington Post on Monday. The Post said »»»

Dubai: Tabreed has approved an interim cash dividend of 5 fils per share for the first half of 2026 after net operating cash flows climbed 40% year-on-year to Dh632 million, giving shareholders a second consecutive year of interim payouts. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balanc»»»

Dubai: Air Canada has extended the suspension of its flights to and from Dubai and Tel Aviv until mid-January 2027, the airline announced on August 4 as the US-Iran war continues to disrupt air travel across the Middle East. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline »»»

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted its tenth foreign exchange intervention since the beginning of 2026. On August 10, it sold $196.2 million on the market. According to the regulator’s official data, the operation was conducted in two stages: The August intervention was the second l»»»