2021, the United States completed its evacuation mission at the international airport in Afghanistan, officially bringing an end to the longest war in U.S. history. 1 of 7 | Evacuee children wait for the next flight after being manifested at Hamid Karzai International Airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nearly 3,000 people were still missing on Sunday with 691 confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border. The figures are likely to change, which is not uncommon in the chaos after a major disaster. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf Ne»»»

NUWAKOT, Nepal: As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal — China border entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities were still finding survivors and transporting them to safety.At relief centers, families of missing people waited anxiously for news of »»»

TOKYO — Japan spent 15.4 trillion yen ($96 billion) to boost the yen between late July and late August, the finance ministry said Friday, the largest monthly intervention on record.The Bank of Japan intervenes in the market under the instruction of the ministry to ease economic damage from sharp fl»»»

RIYADH: For decades the anime market in Saudi Arabia has been driven by dubbed imports from Japan. But all that is changing, thanks to a new breed of creators and producers. At the center of the shift is Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation Misk, which is focused on»»»

JEDDAH: The Buraidah International Dates Carnival is highlighting the cultural significance of the date palm alongside the sector’s growing economic reach, with heritage events, tourism initiatives and rising exports forming part of this year’s program. The carnival recently staged Palm Night, a he»»»

Kathmandu: Nepalese authorities have estimated the cost of rebuilding areas affected by the devastating floods that struck its border regions with China last week at between USD 4 and USD 5 billion. Nepalese Finance Minister Swarnim Wagli said the current estimates are preliminary, as the process o»»»

People search the names of their relatives on lists of missing people outside the army operations center in the aftermath of flash floods, in Nuwakot district, Nepal, Friday. More than 500 people have died and hundreds remain missing across northern Nepal after a suspected glacial collapse and aval»»»

Dubai: The US-Iran standoff still remains uncertain, with US President Donald Trump warning that American military action against Iran may not be over, while Tehran says diplomacy could resume if Washington ends its pressure campaign. For UAE residents, the latest developments are particularly rele»»»

Phnom Penh: Cambodia said on Friday it had closed more than 700 online scam centres in a crackdown over the past year, detaining nearly 30,000 suspects including a clutch of senior government officials. The Southeast Asian country has emerged as a hub for crime syndicates running fake romantic rela»»»

Towards the end of World War II, as US troops advanced across the Pacific, Japan resorted to a desperate strategy: kamikaze attacks. Thousands of Japanese pilots, with an average age of just 21, were ordered to crash their explosive-laden planes into enemy ships. More than 3,800 pilots ga»»»

The United States, South Korea and Japan will kick off their annual Freedom Edge trilateral military exercise on Sept. 7, Seoul said Friday. In this September 2025 photo, the USS Curtis Wilbur steams in formation with allied ships during a Freedom Edge exercise at sea. File Photo by Mass Communicat»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: A new US aircraft carrier will deploy to the Middle East to relieve another carrier that recently sailed to the region as the war with Iran drags on, the US Naval Institute (USNI) reported. The USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group is expected to sail from San Diego, on the»»»

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday morning in the Gulf of Aden, between Somalia and Yemen, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The shallow quake hit at 12:07 am local time (2107 GMT Thursday), about 145 kilometers off the Somali coast, the USGS added. The Egyptian G»»»

A new US aircraft carrier will deploy to the Middle East to relieve another carrier that recently sailed to the region as the war with Iran drags on, the US Naval Institute (USNI) reported. The USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group is expected to sail from San Diego, on the US west coast, in the comi»»»

The Eastern Economic Forum will be held September 1–4 in Vladivostok on the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University. The main theme of the EEF is "The Far East – Development for the Benefit of People." It is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Government of the Russ»»»

London, Aug. 27 (SANA) Global stock markets were broadly steady Thursday as a strong revenue outlook from Nvidia supported technology shares, while persistent inflation concerns and uncertainty over US interest rates kept wider gains in check. The pan-European STOXX 600 slipped about 0.1%, while th»»»

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama died at the age of 97 on August 14 in Tokyo, her company said Thursday. The avant-garde artist known as the “polka dot queen” had channelled her hallucinations and traumas into her work over the course of a career spanning several decades. Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of t»»»

The largest edition in the history of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) will open on Friday, bringing together 2,405 companies, brands and exhibitors from 71 countries. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al D»»»

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»»»

Tokyo, Japan: Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world. The "polka dot queen", who passed away on August 14, channelled hallucinations and trauma into vibrant art featur»»»

Tokyo: Japan's weather agency issued its highest-level emergency warning for heavy rain on Thursday for some areas in the central prefectures of Toyama and Ishikawa. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued the Level 5 emergency warning at 620 a.m. local time for municipalities including Himi i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held an awareness workshop for Qatari athletes participating in the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which will take place in Japan from 19 September to 4 October, as part of the ongoing preparations for Team Qatar’s participation in the continental»»»

On Emirati Women’s Day, celebrating the “firsts” achieved by women matters. But for Zainab Al Ali, Director of Outreach and Stakeholder Relations at Masdar, the more interesting conversation is about what comes next, particularly in Abu Dhabi, where a growing ecosystem around education, innovation,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Combining sporting legacy with sustainability, Al Janoub Arena will officially open its doors today hosting the highly anticipated clash between the Qatar and China in Window 4 of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. The game carries special significance a»»»

FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Tribune News Network Doha Qatar's national basketball team will begin their second‑stage campaign in the Asian qualifiers for FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 on Thursday with a highly-anticipated clash against China. The game tips off at 7pm and marks the t»»»

A United Airlines jet taxis to take off in November at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. United announced an extensive international expansion Wednesday. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Aug. 26 (UPI) -- United Airlines announced Wednesday that it is planning the largest intern»»»

Tunis, August 26 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed received had a meeting on Wednesday with Japan's Ambassador to Tunisia Saito Jun, during which both officials reaffirmed...»»»

DOHA: Combining sporting legacy with sustainability, Al Janoub Arena will officially open its doors on Thursday by hosting the highly anticipated clash between the Qatar national team and China in Window 4 of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. The game carries specia»»»

Abu Dhabi: The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) and Ekthar will showcase the achievements and future direction of the Sheikh Zayed Houbara Conservation Programme at the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX). ADIHEX 2026 runs from August 28 to Sept»»»

Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 is preparing to welcome visitors from Aug 28 to Sep 6 this year. The exhibit»»»

Hirosaki, Japan: Chanting in unison, hundreds of volunteers in northern Japan heaved on ropes on Wednesday to pull a 400-tonne castle back towards its original position. The imposing fortified tower of Hirosaki Castle was shifted 80 metres (262 feet) in 2015 to allow for essential repairs to the st»»»

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»»»

TOKYO: Japan plans to provide support for alternative pipelines in the Middle East as it seeks to improve energy security in the wake of the Iran war, local media reported Wednesday. Before the conflict began in February, the world’s fourth-biggest economy was heavily reliant on oil imports passing»»»

The Canadian government has announced that it will impose retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on around 700 American products, after US President Donald Trump hit Canada with a round of tariffs and threatened further increases. American steel and aluminum will be tariffed at 50%, according to a statem»»»

Russia has become the fourth-largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity (PPP) and the largest in Europe, according to 2026 estimates based on International Monetary Fund forecasts. Russia’s GDP based on PPP is projected at around $7.34 trillion in international dollars, behind China ($»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia retained a merchandise trade surplus of about SR18 billion ($4.8 billion) in June, as a decline in imports partly cushioned a slowdown in exports, official data showed. The General Authority for Statistics reported that merchandise exports fell 4.5 percent in June from a year e»»»

TAIPEI: Taiwan prosecutors said on Monday they had indicted nine people, including employees of Nvidia and Super Micro, over involvement in the illegal export of artificial intelligence servers to China. Semiconductor powerhouse Taiwan is the world’s largest producer of advanced chips used in AI ap»»»

Feeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a refrigerator for humans. The phonebooth-sized machine, where jets of chilled air ensure ice-cold comfort, only launched this year but has pro»»»

ALULA: Villa Hegra, the first joint Saudi-French cultural institution, has expanded its programming in 2026 with new residencies in scriptwriting and tableware design. Villa Hegra was officially launched in October 2025 in AlUla and was inaugurated by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud, mi»»»

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»»»

Japan does not plan to supply Ukraine with weapons, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara has said. At a press briefing on Monday, he told reporters that Tokyo “is not considering any deliveries” of defensive or offensive weapons “at this time.” Kihara was responding to Ukrainian Prime Minister Ser»»»

By Danielle HaynesEach year, people gather in Zama, Japan, just outside Tokyo to celebrate the Zama Sunflower Festival. More than half a million flowers bloom in time for the two-day festival, which includes music, refreshments and entertainment. This year's festival was held August 14–16, 2026. Fu»»»

Japan is a strategic partner for Bulgaria, and strengthening nearly 120 years of bilateral cooperation is an ambition and a key objective for Sofia, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev said as he welcomed Japanese Ambassador Chikahisa Sumi to the Finance Ministry on Monday. Donev»»»

Tokyo, Aug. 24 (SANA) The Nikkei Stock Average fell 0.07% to 65,968 in morning trading Monday, paring losses as investors awaited Nvidia’s earnings and the Jackson Hole symposium.Selective buying in semiconductor equipment stocks offset selling in AI-related shares, with Tokyo Electron up 2.1%, whi»»»

Diesel prices in Bulgaria are likely to continue rising next week as a global shortage of the fuel puts additional pressure on prices, according to Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov of the Association of Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters. Hadzhidimitrov said several factors are contributing »»»

Tokyo: Japan has begun the rollout of the first oncolytic virus drug specifically intended to treat esophageal cancer, following its approval for use. The drug relies on modified viruses that target cancer cells, where they multiply and destroy them while preserving the healthy tissues surrounding »»»

Doha, Qatar: The minerals race is no longer only about commercial advantage. Control over the copper, lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements that underpin energy systems, defence industries, data centres and advanced manufacturing is rapidly becoming a test of national power and economic resilienc»»»

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) is leading a comprehensive development trajectory aimed at enhancing the quality of education improving the efficiency of educational practices, and building a more inclusive, innovative, and future-responsive educational system, Assis»»»

Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Thailand's southern region has been hit by dozens of coordinated arson attacks and bombs "aimed at creating unrest," officials said Sunday. The Thai Military said there were more than 50 incendiary attacks overnight on Saturday, injuring at least two people, the BBC reported. At le»»»