Your smartwatch says you burned 1,000 calories and slept badly. But what does it really measure?
I heave a sigh of relief every time I check my calorie count on my smartwatch. It's always higher than what the treadmill says, and, ever the optimist, I choose to believe I truly did burn 30 more calories than the machine claims. Rather than accept that I didn't burn those 30 calories, compared to»»»
Cargo vessel reports being struck by 'unknown projectile' near Oman: UKMTO
A cargo vessel reported being struck by an unknown projectile about 20 nautical miles northeast of Al Khasab, Oman, near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said late Monday. UKMTO issued Warning 104-26, classifying the incident as an attack. T»»»
Ukraine strike kills six, including three children: Russian governor
A Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian resort village on the Black Sea coast killed six people, including three children, and wounded at least 40 others, the regional governor said Monday. "The number of people killed in the village of Arkhipo-Osipovka has risen to six, three of them children," Veny»»»
Filipino expat baker, UAE resident since 1988, shares how he won Big Ticket's Dh20m grand prize
Abu Dhabi: A Filipino expat has spoken how his group of 10 friends from the Philippines, India and Bangladesh that had been chasing the Big Ticket grand prize for 15 years, finally won Dh20 million. As reported by Gulf News on Monday night, Dubai resident Reynaldo Herboso, was named the winner afte»»»
Iran's power struggle: Is Mojtaba Khamenei sidelining Pezeshkian over the Strait of Hormuz, dispute over approach to US?
Iran's wartime leadership is showing a united front toward the US, but behind that facade, a potentially consequential struggle is emerging over who controls Iran's strategy — and how far Tehran should go in using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against Washington. The latest sign came Monday (Aug»»»
What we know about the Hamas disarmament deal announced by Trump – Ya Libnan
Share: Palestinians inspect destroyed buildings after they were targeted by Israeli strikes the previous night in Deir al Balah, central Gaza Strip on July 29, 2026. © Eyad Baba, AFP Palestinian militant group Hamas confirmed Friday that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would lead to the gr»»»
Beyond classrooms: The future of learning is personal
A remarkable transformation is underway across the global education landscape. Classrooms are no longer defined by rows of desks, static textbooks and standardised lessons. Instead, they are becoming dynamic learning environments powered by technology, data and artificial intelligence (AI), designe»»»
Indian expats in UAE hopeful of passport fee relief after Delhi High Court order
Dubai: Indian expats in the UAE are hopeful that their government will revise the steep increase in passport fees after the Delhi High Court recently directed the Union government to consider a petition challenging the revised charges within three weeks. Members of the community group Pravasi Legal»»»
Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'
US President Donald Trump said late on Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation." Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the reque»»»
Exxon, Chevron's $26.5 billion windfall: Why Trump is angry — and Americans fume as petrol prices remain sky-high
Exxon Mobil and Chevron just delivered a powerful snapshot of the strange economics of the Iran war: the same global energy shock that has squeezed American drivers has produced a spectacular windfall for major US oil companies. Exxon Mobil and Chevron together earned about $26.5 billion in net inc»»»
Cargo vessel hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Hormuz strait: maritime agency
MUSCAT: A cargo vessel was struck by an "unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, a British maritime agency said on Tuesday, without giving specifics on damage or injuries. The vessel, which has not been named, reported being "hit by an unknown projectile" and authorities »»»
D.C. prosecutors move to drop more reflecting pool charges - UPI.com
1 of 4 | The drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is shown July 28 in Washington, D.C. U.S. prosecutors have moved to drop charges against three more people accused of vandalizing the pool. Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI. | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Prosecutors in Washington, D.C., have moved »»»
Petrol, flights and groceries could cost more if Bab al-Mandab disruption persists
Dubai: Consumers across Asia could begin paying more for petrol within weeks if disruption at Bab al-Mandab continues, while higher airfares and grocery costs may take longer to reach household budgets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Oil prices and financial markets w»»»
Qatar, Egypt, Turkiye condemn Israel actions in Gaza
Gaza: Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye on Tuesday (local time) condemned what they described as ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly attacks on healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, as two people were killed following fresh Israeli strikes in the southwest of Gaza City and»»»
Algeria’s Sonatrach says gas well eruption at In Amenas contained, no casualties
ALGEIRS: Algeria's Sonatrach said on Monday that an eruption without ignition occurred on Sunday during well maintenance at the TG 16 gas well in the Tiguentourine field, part of the In Amenas Production Division, with no casualties reported.»»»
Cubans sleep on seaside boardwalk to seek relief from crippling blackouts and summer heat
HAVANA: Alexey Ríos García awoke not to his bed in Cuba 's capital on Monday, but to an ocean breeze and the concrete of Havana's famous seaside boulevard. The 30-year-old construction worker ended up curling up with other Cubans on the city's sea wall, the Malecón, in a desperate attempt to escape»»»
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises past 6,000, and 17,000 injured
The twin quakes that shattered Venezuela in June killed 6,125 people, National Assembly Chief Jorge Rodriguez said Monday. The updated figure comes weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck on June 24, causing nearly 200 buildings to collapse, mostly in the worst-hit coastal state of La G»»»
Lebanon and Israel to hold 7th round of talks on Tuesday in Rome – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- A message lighting up Times Square , New York City center :Neighboring nations deserve better than what stands between them. Lebanon and Israel will begin a seventh round of direct negotiations in the Italian capital Rome on Tuesday under US sponsorship, a Lebanese official said. The »»»
Trump says ExxonMobil, Chevron 'made too much money' over Iran war - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said ExxonMobil and Chevron "made too much money" over the Iran war. Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Monday said ExxonMobil and Chevron "made too much money" over the Iran war. The companies last week reported a combined »»»
Brown University president to step down after long tenure - UPI.com
The flag hangs at half staff to honor the victims of a mass shooting at Brown University in December in Providence, RI. Christine Paxson, Brown's president since 2012, announced Monday that she will step down at the end of the academic year. File Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (»»»
PROSOL programme: Over 400,000 Tunisian households use solar water heaters
Tunis, Aug 3, 2026 (TAP) - Over 400,000 Tunisian households have benefited from the national PROSOL programme to promote the use of solar energy, since its launch in 2005 up to December 31, 2025, Director of the Programme for the Promotion of Solar...»»»
Turkish president, Saudi crown prince discuss regional developments
Ankara, Aug. 3 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call on Monday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the latest regional and international developments and efforts to end escalation in the region, according to a statement by Türkiye‘s Communications Direct»»»
Trump: Iran talks to resolve 'quickly,' Strait of Hormuz must open 'completely' by Tuesday
President Donald Trump said late on Monday that negotiations with Iran will conclude rapidly “one way or the other,” prioritising the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as early as Tuesday before addressing Tehran’s nuclear program. “They’re going to go quickly one way or the other. It’s not ve»»»
Kuwait, Qatar FMs discuss freedom of navigation in Gulf region
Kuwait City, Aug. 3 (SANA) Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held a phone call on Monday with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss regional stability and efforts to ensure freedom of navigation, the Kuwaiti Foreign Min»»»
States sue Trump administration to protect welfare data from DHS - UPI.com
New York's General Letitia James and 23 other attorneys general sued the Trump administration to block immigration officials from accessing private data from citizens enrolled in the anti-poverty TANF program. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A coalition of 24 Democrat»»»