Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia will cooperate with Indonesia to step up preventive and early firefighting measures to cope with the El Nino phenomenon, Malaysian Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup said on Monday. The issue of transboundary haze currently affecti»»»

Former Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan., middle, greets U.S. Ambassador-designate to Japan and former Sen. Howard Baker, R-Tenn., right, and Baker's wife, former Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker, R-Kan., left, in 2001. Nancy Kassebaum Baker, who served three terms in the U.S. Senate, died Friday. File Photo by Chri»»»

For secondary students, a self-development programme will help them identify their interests and abilities, select suitable educational specialisations, plan for the future and prepare for university and the labour market. The ministry is also introducing self-learning materials for secondary stude»»»

Doha Festival City, Qatar’s leading retail, leisure, and lifestyle destination, has launched its back-to-school campaign, Festival Academy, transforming the retail and leisure destination into an interactive learning and entertainment hub for children and families. Running until September 12 under »»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MoSDF) has launched the “Walk Your Kids to School” (“Wassel Eyalak”) campaign ahead of the new school year as part of its “Back to School” activities. The campaign intends to strengthen parental involvement in children’s lives and reinforce th»»»

Tribune News Network Doha HOPE Qatar Centre for Persons with Disabilities successfully concluded its two-month-long “Echoes of Abilities” Summer Camp 2026 with a vibrant and memorable Grand Finale on August 22. The celebration brought together students, parents, staff, volunteers and distinguished »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a large-scale ophthalmology and anti-blindness campaign in Niger aimed at giving the most vulnerable populations better access to specialised ophthalmology services. Being implemented by Niger’s National Eye Health Programme (»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Aspetar, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha, has published a pioneering clinical study showing that oral diseases are highly prevalent among elite national-team footballers and may be linked to pain and an increased risk of injury on the pitch. Conducted duri»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has unveiled its “Good to be Back” campaign as summer draws to a close and everyone settles back into work and school routines. The curated portfolio of exclusive offers is crafted to help individuals and families recon»»»

Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a package of economic empowerment projects in Niger to help low-income families and vulnerable groups improve their livelihoods and achieve greater self-reliance. The projects aim to move beyond»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation is organising the second edition of the QIYADA conference, themed “Guided by Faith: Thriving in a Changing World”, on September 25 and 26 that will once again bring Muslim youth aged 17 to 24 from across Qatar alongside scholars, thought leaders and inspir»»»

QNA Doha Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi inaugurated the “Sard” platform to monitor news and events and all that is published on social media platforms in a variety of languages. The move helps strengthen the monitoring and unpacking of develo»»»

QNA Ulaanbaatar Represented by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC), the State of Qatar is participating in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which is taking place in Mongolia’s capital city»»»

QNA Doha The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Social Protection and Rehabilitation Centre (Aman) to support the Rehabilitation Programme for Victims of Violence and Family Breakdown, and the Support Programme for Children with Disabilities who are Vi»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education has announced the opening of registration for the 2027 edition of its Akhlaquna initiative. Applications can be submitted on www.akhlaquna.qa and will be accepted until December 17, 2026. This year’s edition welcomes entries»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) is stepping up efforts to develop curricula that equip students with knowledge, life skills and future-ready competencies, while strengthening their national identity and Islamic values, said Director of the Curriculum and Learning Res»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Aspire Zone Foundation has announced that registration for the first edition of “Run the Dome” has reached full capacity. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29, 2026, inside the Aspire Dome following strong interest and participation»»»

Washington, Aug. 24 (SANA) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday formally announced the rescission of Syria’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism after the legally mandated congressional review process concluded without objection, saying the move removes the last major barriers to pri»»»

PARIS: Saudi-French economic ties are evolving from a relationship centered largely on French investment in the Kingdom into an increasingly reciprocal partnership, as Saudi capital and expertise find new opportunities in France. The transformation comes as the two countries mark a century of diplo»»»

RIYADH: On Friday, much of the talk in Saudi football was about the apparent return of Al-Ittihad’s fighting spirit. A 1-0 away win against Al-Qadsiah, despite playing half the match with 10 men, was unexpected even among the Tigers fans. The victory rekindled their hopes after a 1-1 home draw in t»»»

LONDON: Israeli forces struck the historic Abu Salim Mosque in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza, on Monday, Palestinian media reported, destroying what is regarded as one of the territory’s oldest mosques. Several Palestinians were reportedly injured in the attack. Video shared by news outlets and socia»»»

PARIS: Saudi Arabia and France called for a negotiated solution on Iran, the restoration of unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and renewed efforts toward Palestinian statehood as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron laid out a broad joint vision fo»»»

Nevada Attorney General Michelle Briggs filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday over its plan to reduce water use from the Colorado River. File Photo by Bob Strong/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Nevada Attorney General Michelle Briggs filed a lawsuit against the Trump admin»»»

Poland’s warehouse market entered a new phase in the first half of 2026, with net demand rising 58% y/y and vacancies falling to 6.3%. Tenants leased 3.51 million square meters, the second-highest first-half total on record, with new leases and expansions accounting for 60% of activity. Meanwhile, »»»

A residential tower more than 130 meters tall is planned opposite Katowice’s Spodek arena, potentially reshaping the city’s skyline. MTX Development is behind the project at 1 Chorzowska Street, with Konior Studio responsible for the design. Earlier concepts suggested 32–37 floors, 305–320 apartmen»»»

A property sale can fall through even after a buyer and seller agree on the price if the bank values the property at a lower amount. With mortgage-financed purchases, banks base lending limits on the value they accept as collateral, not simply the agreed transaction price. For example, if a home co»»»

Poland has signed a framework agreement for the procurement of several thousand Piorun man-portable air-defense systems for the armed forces of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Norway. More than 80% of the systems are expected to go to the Polish military. The agreement, signed at Mesko’s plant in Ska»»»

PARIS: French investment in Saudi Arabia is expanding beyond traditional sectors such as energy and manufacturing into artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, culture, financial services and gaming, according to a briefing on the investment relationship between the two countries. A report »»»

Damascus, Aug. 24 (SANA) Syria welcomed the United States’ decision to formally remove it from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, expressing appreciation for a step it said marked a significant shift and inaugurated a new chapter in its international relations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs»»»

PARIS: Saudi Arabia and France reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their partnership on the development of AlUla during a ministerial committee meeting in Paris on Monday. The Saudi-French Joint Ministerial Committee on AlUla was co-chaired by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Saudi ministe»»»

PARIS: For French companies looking at Saudi Arabia, the investment proposition is increasingly extending beyond access to the Kingdom’s domestic market. Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a manufacturing, technology and logistics base from which international companies can serve markets across »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, in October 2025 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. Trump said Monday on social media that he will impose more 50% tariffs on Canada starting Jan. 1. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | Licens»»»

PARIS: The economic relationship between Saudi Arabia and France is entering a new phase, with French investment expanding beyond its traditional strengths in energy and industry into artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, culture, creative industries and mining. The shift reflects the wi»»»

Aug. 24 (UPI) -- About 42,000 people in the Reno, Nev., area were ordered to evacuate from their homes on Monday as firefighters battled a wildfire on the Sierra Nevada foothills. The Hawk Fire burned more than 15,000 acres as it drew closer to the northern edge of Reno. Fire officials said Monday »»»

RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Al-Budaiwi received Maria Luisa Fantappie, head of the Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa program at the Institute of International Affairs, at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, the two si»»»

RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Al-Budaiwi received Maria Luisa Fantappie, head of the Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa program at the Institute of International Affairs, at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, the two si»»»

RAMALLAH: Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa briefed Cabinet members on political contacts and international efforts to halt the crimes of the occupation and terrorist settlers’ gangs and provide international protection for the Palestinian people. The Cabinet, during its weekly session on Monday, war»»»

PARIS: The economic relationship between Saudi Arabia and France is entering a new phase, with French investment expanding beyond its traditional strengths in energy and industry into artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, culture, creative industries and mining. The shift reflects the wi»»»

On the eve of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, I find myself wondering whether my country will still exist in another 35 years. Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion, the rollback of democracy, a severely damaged market economy, and the degradation of every social system compel me, as»»»

Ukraine has opened a Pandora's box by attacking Russia's retail sector and should now expect the same treatment but worse, President Vladimir Putin said in an interview on August 22. “The Kyiv regime set out to damage our economy. What did it do? It opened this Pandora's box itself. Well then, expe»»»

Albena Holiday Village marked its 57th anniversary with a festive programme, birthday cake and fireworks over the bay on Monday, welcoming nearly 12,000 tourists. Congratulatory messages were received from Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov, Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association Chair Georgi Shter»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Saudi Arabia strongly condemned recent attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces against civilians in Sudan, including women and children, as he called on all parties involved in the civil war to honor their humanitarian obligations and work toward a permanent ceasefire agreem»»»

Polish banks and credit unions issued a record PLN 14.78 billion in mortgages in July, up more than 45% from a year earlier. They granted 30,300 housing loans, while the average mortgage reached a record PLN 487,530, up 9.1%. BIK attributes the boom to lower borrowing costs, rising wages and improv»»»

Wealthy Poles are increasingly buying property abroad as part of long-term wealth management rather than simply for vacations or short-term rental income. Spain remains the most popular destination, with Poles purchasing 2,269 properties there in the first half of 2026, up nearly 9% y/y. Interest i»»»

The fighter jet that crashed near Szolnok on Monday was a single-seat Gripen C, not the latest E/F model. Saab says it will assist the Hungarian investigation, while the crash has also briefly affected the Swedish defence company’s share price. Saab has confirmed that the Hungarian Gripen fighter j»»»

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, expanding Washington's secondary sanctions threats and warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the campaign. The announcement comes almost six months into a war on Iran that has»»»

Saudi's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Paris to meet France's President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders are to hold talks on a variety of topics, but first and foremost about the situation in the Middle East. For France, this is a chance to benefit from Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 investmen»»»

LONDON: Hunger is worsening in the Syrian Arab Republic, where more than half the population cannot reliably obtain enough food, the World Food Programme warned on Sunday as funding shortages force the UN agency to reduce aid. Of Syria’s estimated 24.4 million people, 13.3 million are food insecure»»»

LAUSANNE: Several ex-footballers, including Premier League winners Emmanuel Petit and Mikael Silvestre, have called for “change” in FIFA’s leadership following the failed plan to open the World Cup to private investors. “Change is necessary. Power has blurred the current leadership’s ability to dis»»»

Iran has denied reports that it has been invited to join the Mecca defense pact comprising Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, while confirming that proposals have been made for talks with the three countries on regional security. The clarification comes after Mehdi Rahimi, the head of the Iranian»»»