Trump admin advances tax crackdown on Soros foundation – media
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are close to stripping multiple left-wing nonprofits, including George Soros’ Open Society Foundations (OSF), the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), of their tax-free status, t»»»
Afghanistan Five Years After America Left: What Kabul Became
“When Ashraf Ghani goes, we’ll go with him. And he’ll go when the Americans do.” The conversation took place on the balcony of a luxury high-rise in Shahr-e Naw, central Kabul. The man speaking to me was a young government employee, and Ashraf Ghani was serving his second term as president of the I»»»
GCC inflation stays muted as Middle East conflict raises global price fears
RIYADH: Inflation across the Gulf Cooperation Council remained subdued in June and July despite oil and gas price fluctuations linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict, according to Kamco Invest. In its latest report, the Kuwait-based investment firm said the geopolitical situation in the Middle East»»»
“From Nabatieh to Mansouri: Israel’s Artillery and Warplanes Pound Southern Lebanon”
Israeli occupation forces launched a fresh wave of heavy artillery shelling and airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Sunday, targeting the Zawtar River corridor, the Ali al-Taher heights, and the outskirts of multiple towns in what appears to be a systematic campaign of bombardment despite a nomin»»»
Tisza government takes back EUR 276 million in state assets as KEKVA system is dismantled
The liquidation of Hungary’s public interest asset management foundations has been completed, with assets previously transferred to the foundations returning to the state. Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy says four foundations alone have returned around HUF 100 billion (EUR 276 millio»»»
Erdoğan: Türkiye will continue to defend truth, justice and peace
Ankara, Aug. 30 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye would continue to defend truth, justice, peace and stability despite provocations aimed at undermining stability. In a message to the Turkish people marking the 104th anniversary of Victory Day on Sunday, Erdoğan said Türkiy»»»
S&P affirms Jordan at ‘BB-/B’ as trade rerouting boosts resilience
RIYADH: S&P Global Ratings affirmed Jordan’s “BB-/B” sovereign credit ratings with a stable outlook, citing economic resilience supported by trade rerouting through Aqaba, stronger remittance inflows and international financial assistance. The agency expects real gross domestic product growth to sl»»»
Will Iranians revolt as economic pain deepens? Tehran is already preparing
Dubai: Six months into the war, Iran is confronting a threat that cannot be stopped by missiles or air defences: anger on its own streets. The country’s economy is being squeezed by war, a US naval blockade and increasingly severe sanctions. Annual inflation reached 66 per cent in July, food inflat»»»
Tests loom for popular UK PM Burnham as parliament returns
London: Andy Burnham has enjoyed the first month as UK prime minister, but the hard trade-offs involved in governing are about to get real as parliament returns from its summer break in the coming days. Since succeeding Keir Starmer on July 20, Burnham has pleased voters with several low-cost sweet»»»
‘I knew I belonged’: Saudi footballer Aljowharah Hassan turns resistance into motivation
ALKHOBAR: When Aljowharah Hassan was asked to go in goal during a 2024 university match against Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, the attacking player had never played as a keeper before. Her usual position was on the left wing, but an injury to a teammate meant the 24-year-old had to ma»»»
Manhunt in Switzerland after fatal rave shooting
Aarau, Switzerland: Swiss police were on Sunday hunting gunmen who opened fire at a rave, killing one person and wounding five others, some of them seriously. The shooting, which happened in the early hours in Aarau, near Zurich, and sent partygoers running for cover, is a rare event in the Alpine »»»
Fitch-rated hard-currency sukuk climbs 13% to exceed $221bn in H1
RIYADH: Outstanding Fitch-rated hard-currency sukuk exceeded $221 billion at the end of the first half of 2026, rising 13 percent from a year earlier, as the Islamic debt market remained resilient despite geopolitical and macroeconomic volatility. About 82 percent of Fitch-rated listed hard-currenc»»»
Lebanon archaeological finds showcase rich heritage despite war woes
From a Roman temple to ancient olive presses, Lebanon keeps turning up archaeological treasures even as the latest Israel-Hezbollah war has caused excavations to grind to a halt at precious heritage sites in the country's south. Important discoveries in recent years include the remains of columns a»»»
“US, ‘Israel’ Are Enemies of All Muslims, Not Just Iran: Leader Urges Islamic Unity”
The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, issued a forceful message on Sunday declaring that the “criminal rulers” of the United States and the Zionist regime are adversaries not merely of Iran, but of the entire global Muslim community. Marking the occasion of Unity W»»»
Draft Restrictions Remain on Vessels Despite Rising Water Levels on Bulgarian Stretch of Danube
Restrictions on the permissible draft of vessels along the entire Bulgarian stretch of the Danube remain in place despite the reported rise in the river’s water level, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River said. According to the agency’s data, the largest increase»»»
Analyst: Houthis use ‘siege’ slogan to advance Iran’s agenda as pressure builds within
Riyadh: Yemeni political researcher Saleh Al-Baidani says the Houthis' use of claims about a siege and unpaid salaries is an attempt to mask the group's agenda with Iran behind humanitarian slogans. Al-Baidani, who has authored two books on the Yemeni crisis, believes that Yemenis living in areas u»»»
On This Day, Aug. 30: U.S. evacuates Afghanistan, ending its longest war - UPI.com
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»»»
Uzbekistan’s role in the SCO: Economy, security and regional cooperation
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has undergone profound institutional transformation over the past quarter-century, as the organization marks its 25th anniversary this year. From a mechanism for building cross-border trust within the “Shanghai Five” format to one of the most influential »»»
Al Duhail, Al Arabi share points as Al Shahania beat Al Sailiya
Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail and Al Arabi shared the points after an entertaining 1-1 draw, while Al Shahania claimed their first win of the new Qatar Stars League season with a 3-2 victory over Al Sailiya yesterday. Tuta fired Al Duhail into the lead in the 52nd minute after a gripping first half that s»»»
Pacific leaders to meet in Palau amid China, Taiwan tension
KOROR: Pacific island leaders will tackle transnational drug crime as they meet in Palau from Monday for a summit where tensions between Taiwan and China risk overshadowing regional priorities like climate change. Palau, this year’s host of the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum, is among three member»»»
Some migrants ready to pack bags fearing far-right win in east German state
QUEDLINBURG: As a far-right regional election victory looms in an ex-communist eastern German state, many migrants are readying to pack their bags, fearful of the AfD party’s threatened “deportation and remigration offensive.” A week from now, the anti-immigration, Islamophobic and Russia-friendly »»»
Oil settles lower on clues about fed policy, rumours of Hormuz deal
Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled lower on Friday and were also down for the week as traders evaluated indications regarding the US Federal Reserve’s inflation-fighting policy and rumours of a possible agreement on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures settled at $89.31 a barrel,»»»
Villa sales boom drives residential growth despite regional headwinds
Doha, Qatar: Strong domestic demand and expanding investment opportunities propelled Qatar’s overall residential sales activity up 1.8 percent in the first half of 2026, showcasing the sector’s underlying resilience amid broader regional strains. According to its recent market overview by real esta»»»
Uzbekistan harnesses AI to unlock centuries of Islamic heritage
Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Speakers stressed that technology should complement rather than displace human expertise, particularly in journalism. Journalism must adapt to artificial intelligence and an increasingly complex digital information environment without surrendering its fundamental commitment to»»»
MSMEF Targets 10M Beneficiaries, Focuses on Productive Sectors Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt’s non-banking financial services (NBFS) sector plays a pivotal role in driving financial inclusion, yet micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) continue to face structural hurdles in accessing tailored capital. As macroeconomic pressures and inflation reshape the local mark»»»
Qatar to host World Investment Forum 2026
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is gearing up to host the ninth World Investment Forum (WIF) 2026 from October 25 to 27, convening policymakers, investors, business leaders, and international financial institutions to discuss key challenges and opportunities ahead. Organised by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)»»»
Bus and car crash at Budapest’s Astoria leaves nine injured, woman in life-threatening condition
A serious collision between a bus and a car at Budapest’s busy Astoria intersection has left nine people injured, including a woman who suffered life-threatening injuries. Two children were among those taken to hospital. Serious crash in central Budapest Nine people were injured when a bus collided»»»
Venezuela to Receive $19 Per Barrel of Oil Under Agreement With US - Rodriguez
Venezuelan state revenues under the oil development agreement with the United States could reach approximately $209 billion, or approximately $19 per barrel produced and sold, the country's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, said. "In specific terms, this means that for every barrel produced and s»»»
Replace UNIFIL with a mission designed to deliver peace – Ya Libnan
Share: UNIFIL departs with Lebanon’s gratitude as a new international mission helps the Lebanese Army restore sovereignty, implement peace and facilitate Israel’s withdrawal. The next international presence in southern Lebanon should strengthen the Lebanese Army, facilitate Israel’s withdrawal and »»»
‘Our vibes didn’t match’: How India’s marriage checklist is getting a makeover
Dubai: For generations, the Indian marriage biodata was remarkably straightforward — and sometimes brutally so. Age. Height. Complexion. Caste. Education. Salary. Profession. Family background. For a prospective groom, a secure job, good income and property could push him up the marriage market. Fo»»»
Japan spent record $96b in yen interventions — ministry
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»»»
Hrgovic storms back to defeat Itauma for IBF heavyweight title
Croatian Filip Hrgovic pulled off a stunning comeback to beat British prodigy Moses Itauma by technical knockout to claim the vacant IBF world heavyweight title in thrilling fashion at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.Outpointed over the first eight rounds, the 34-year-old Croatian turned the tide i»»»
Tracking the Kazakh tenge rally
Kazakhstan’s tenge had appreciated 8.89% against the dollar since the start of 2026 (as of August 26), extending a rise that has made it one of the strongest-performing currencies globally this year. The price of oil remains the usual suspect for the strength shown by the currency due to Kazakhstan»»»
Filipino educators in Qatar call for responsible AI use in classrooms
Darlene Regis As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms education, Filipino educators in Qatar are shifting the conversation from whether AI should be embraced or banned to how it can be used responsibly to improve teaching and learning. This was the key message of a first-of-its-kind pane»»»
AJ documentary investigates Rohingya massacres and trafficking in Myanmar
Tribune News Network Doha “They are annihilating the Rohingya race. If we can gather evidence of these killings along with the exact locations, we can show the world what is happening,” said an unnamed citizen journalist who captured rare footage from the civil war in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. Using»»»
Nunez makes his mark in Diriyah win as Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli lose ground in the Saudi Pro League
DUBAI: Newly promoted Diriyah on Saturday night claimed a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Al-Ettifaq to secure seven points from their first four Saudi Pro League matches and sit fifth in the 2026-27 table. Meanwhile Jeddah giants Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli both struggled away from home on the night, resp»»»
Damascus fair exhibition brings Syria’s prison survivors’ stories to light
DAMASCUS: Inside the Ministry of Interior pavilion at the 63rd Damascus International Fair, cell doors, heavy padlocks, worn clothing and implements of torture stand as grim testaments to decades of enforced disappearance and systematic abuse. Held under the title “When Walls Speak,” the exhibition»»»
Trump’s ‘biggest oil deal in history’: What we know
Washington: Besides a social media post from President Donald Trump, the White House has said little about what he is calling “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY” in Venezuela. Trump said the agreement announced Friday night would give the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, »»»
Terrifying: Bungee jumping goes wrong as rope gets wrapped around jumper's neck
A young festival-goer was taken to hospital after a bungee jumping accident at the Szeged Youth Days (SZIN) festival in southern Hungary on Friday night. Almost fatal accident at Hungarian festival The incident happened at the festival’s bungee jumping attraction at around 11 PM, with witnesses rep»»»
Fed chair Warsh flags high US inflation as 'concerning'
WASHINGTON, United States — US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh on Friday offered rare insight into his economic outlook, flagging that high inflation in the world's largest economy was "concerning" and saying that he saw current interest rates as not being "restrictive."Warsh, appointed by US Pre»»»
Berri to Asharq Al-Awsat: UNIFIL alternative is another force operating under UN banner
BEIRUT: The United States' persistent refusal to renew the mandate of the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) demands a search for an alternative UN peacekeeping force that has both European and American backing to operate in southern Lebanon, Lebanese parliament Speaker Nabih Berri t»»»
Less Testing Was a Choice. So Is the Future
The risk of nuclear war does not rest on a single decision. It accumulates, test by test, each explosion edging the world closer to potential catastrophe. That escalation carries a cost of its own, too: every nuclear weapon test leaves a scar on land and on water, and some who lived near test sites»»»
How Saudi Arabia is creating its own anime industry
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»»»
Israel army says struck Hamas commander in Gaza hospital compound
GAZA CITY: Israel’s military said it struck a Hamas commander within the compound of a Gaza hospital on Saturday, while the territory’s health officials said Israeli strikes elsewhere killed three people. It is the latest bloodshed to occur in the war-shattered territory despite a US-backed ceasefi»»»
Tisza supporter organised protest a day after the appointment of the new head of national asset recovery office
A small demonstration was held in front of Hungary’s Parliament on Saturday over the Tisza government appointment of Anna Unger as head of the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH). A protest was organised over the new leader of the asset recovery office The protest, organised »»»
Ollie Watkins’ arrival adds intrigue to Al-Hilal clash with Al-Ahli
LONDON: Tuesday is set to be an epic for the Saudi Pro League. Al-Hilal versus Al-Ahli was already the biggest game of the season so far but now it is going to be unmissable. Fans in Riyadh are going to get a first look at Ollie Watkins, after the England striker secured a $70 million move to the B»»»
Egypt’s Prime Minister joins African heads of state in Angola to address urgent continental security reforms
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly arrived in Angola on Saturday to join African heads of state and government at an extraordinary African Union summit focused on strengthening mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution across the continent. Madbouly departed from Cairo International A»»»
Liverpool held by Forest on Iraola's Anfield debut
Liverpool: Andoni Iraola escaped defeat on his Anfield debut as Liverpool manager thanks to Victor Munoz's strike to salvage a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest. Forest were set to win at Anfield for the third consecutive season as Dan Ndoye and Morgan Gibbs-White's penalty twice put the visitors »»»
Relief for drivers as Budapest traffic becomes easier with important flyover now finished
Road traffic could resume on the renovated northern flyover at Flórián Square towards Szentendrei Road in the early hours of Sunday, 30 August, the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) has announced. This marks the completion of the full-scale renovation of the two flyovers connecting Szentendrei Road w»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight, August 29
Iran has acknowledged the growing economic toll of six months of war and US sanctions, even as Tehran insists it will maintain its position on the Strait of Hormuz and remains open to diplomacy if Washington changes course. For UAE residents, the strategic waterway remains one of the most important»»»