US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say
WASHINGTON: The US has received several warnings from Israel over the past year that Iran intended to assassinate President Donald Trump, including before a secret Air Force One ruse in Turkiye, that US intelligence officials could not independently verify, according to a current US official and t»»»
German lawmakers criticize proposed BfV reform
A sweeping overhaul of Germany’s intelligence services proposed by the government could infringe on police powers in violation of constitutional safeguards, opposition politicians have warned. On Wednesday, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt presented a 730-page package comprising three draft law»»»
QDF concludes Toblerone’s The Ultimate Gift campaign with support for EAA Foundation
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Duty Free (QDF) has marked the conclusion of the Doha edition of Toblerone’s The Ultimate Gift campaign by presenting a donation to Education Above All (EAA) Foundation. The winning bid was the highest recorded across the nine participating airport auctions, with the»»»
Friday sermon, August 14, 2026: Our youth — aspiration and values
First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, who has made youth a stage of strength and giving, and has placed within young people determination and the capacities for building and achievement. We bear witness that there is no deity except Allah, and we bear witness that our master and Pr»»»
Congo’s Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province
KINHASA: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death was recorded in the previously unaffected Bas-Uele province, Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya said Thursday. Kaseya said the man had traveled from Isiro in Haut-Uele province to Buta, the capital of Bas-Uele, where »»»
How AI could reshape Saudi public services
ALKHOBAR: Saudi Arabia’s next phase of digital transformation could see artificial intelligence move beyond supporting individual government services to reshaping how public services are designed around citizens’ lives. The Kingdom has already built strong digital foundations through years of inves»»»
Al-Ahli spoil Diriyah’s debut on SPL opening day with narrow victory
RIYADH: It was fitting that the 2026/27 Saudi Pro League season opened with a video showcasing Diriyah's storied history. The club, which has made it to the Kingdom's top tier for the first time since its founding in 1976, represents more than just a football team. It is directly tied to the First »»»
In gesture to Paris, Mali pardons convicted French agent
BAMAKO: Mali’s junta chief on Thursday pardoned a French intelligence agent serving a 20 year jail term, a rare conciliatory gesture following years of tension between the west African nation and its former colonial ruler. The decision came as Mali’s military authorities have been weakened by a mas»»»
Ghana beat Ivory Coast 2-1 at WAFCON to keep Women’s World Cup qualification hopes alive
CASABLANCA: Ghana came from behind to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 Thursday and earn one of Africa’s last two chances to qualify for the Women’s World Cup. Nigeria were to play South Africa for the other later as the four beaten quarterfinalists at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations were pitted against each»»»
Hungary shines at European Aquatics Championships
Hungary enjoyed a spectacular evening at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris on Thursday, with Kristóf Milák setting a European record in the men’s 100m butterfly before helping the Hungarian men’s 4x100m freestyle relay claim a historic gold medal with a national record. The two victories»»»
Italy’s Curtis betters own 50m backstroke world record
ROME: Italy’s Sara Curtis broke her own 50m women’s backstroke world record on Thursday when she won gold in 26.56 seconds at the European Championships in Paris, a day after she had set the previous record. Curtis, 19, had smashed five-time Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown’s 2023 record on Wednes»»»
Dubai Humanitarian facilitates new air bridge to deliver critical WHO medical supplies to Gaza
Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has facilitated the dispatch of critical humanitarian relief supplies to Gaza. The shipments are part of a new air bridge launched this we»»»
Italy’s Curtis betters own 50m backstroke world record
ROME: Italy’s Sara Curtis broke her own 50m women’s backstroke world record on Thursday when she won gold in 26.56 seconds at the European Championships in Paris, a day after she had set the previous record. Curtis, 19, had smashed five-time Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown’s 2023 record on Wednes»»»
Qatar health experts urge caution over use of weight-loss medicines
Doha, Qatar: Consumers in Qatar should verify that weight-loss medicines and other therapeutic products are registered in the country and obtain them only from licensed healthcare facilities and pharmacies, a Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) official has said, amid growing interest in slimming prod»»»
Saudi defence minister calls Iraq 'cherished neighbour' after strikes
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's defence minister called Iraq a "cherished neighbour" in talks with a senior Iraqi army official on Thursday, despite last month's deadly US-Saudi strikes on targets in the country. The Riyadh visit was the first announced by an Iraqi security official to Saudi A»»»
Osasuna unhappy after fungus outbreak on field postpones league opener vs Celta Vigo
MADRID: Celta Vigo postponed their La Liga opener against Osasuna because of a fungus outbreak on the field of their stadium Thursday. La Liga said both clubs and the Spanish soccer federation agreed to the postponement of Sunday’s game because of an “illness that has affected the stadium’s pitch.”»»»
Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinian homes draws a sharp US rebuke
QUSRA: For five nights, Israeli settlers surrounded three Palestinian homes on the outskirts of a town in the occupied West Bank, preventing the families from leaving safely as their food and water supplies dwindled. Qusai Abu Rida was holed up inside with his teenage son when settlers cut the wate»»»
Why Karoline Leavitt became my guilty pleasure despite the politics she fiercely defended
Dubai: I reluctantly have a confession to make, and it’s not something I’m particularly proud of. And no, it’s not my other terrible habit; privately judging whether every newborn baby is actually as cute as everyone insists. This is worse. Donald Trump’s youngest-ever White House press secretary, »»»
Magic Madjo grabs headlines after Villa debut worth waiting for against PSG
LONDON: Aston Villa may have lost the UEFA Super Cup clash with Paris St. Germain on Wednesday but their teenage forward Brian Madjo stole the show with a delayed debut display which augurs well for this season season. Madjo became the youngest-ever player to score in the Super Cup when he netted »»»
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, Red Sea risk regional war, UN Security Council members warn
NEW YORK CITY: Members of the UN Security Council condemned an escalating wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and international shipping. They warned that the threat of Yemen relapsing into full-scale war was at its gravest level in four years, and pressed Iran to end its support for the group. »»»
Palestinians in the West Bank told to leave as forces try to end siege - UPI.com
Israeli soldiers observe Palestinians during a raid in the town of Qusra in the West Bank in Israel Thursday. The Israeli army entered Qusra following days of a settler siege on Palestinian homes and declared the area a closed military zone to dismantle the illegal settler outpost. Photo by Alaa Ba»»»
Study puts extreme poverty in Cuba at 94% on Fidel Castro centennial - UPI.com
A person checks a garbage container, looking for food, in Havana last summer. File Photo by Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Extreme poverty affects 94% of Cubans, and eight in 10 have been forced to skip a meal because of a lack of money or food, according to a study released Thursday as C»»»
Hungarian football: clubs are funded not by the fans, but from the central budget
Hungarian football finances remain heavily dependent on centrally distributed funding rather than supporters buying tickets, according to a new analysis of the country’s top-flight league. NB I clubs generated more than HUF 63 billion (around EUR 173 million) in combined revenue in 2024, yet ticket»»»
US ambassador to Israel slams settler siege against West Bank Palestinians as ‘terror’
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Thursday denounced a siege by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank village of Qusra as a "horrific act of terror". Huckabee, an evangelical Christian pastor who in the past has embraced Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, sa»»»
Iran calls out Trump's ‘lies’ about US control over the Strait of Hormuz
A spokesman for Iran's military command on Thursday called out US President Donald Trump's "lies and fabrications" after he claimed on social media that Washington had "total control over the Strait of Hormuz". Iran has maintained control of the Strait, a vital energy conduit, since the outbreak of»»»
Zambia heads to polls with President Hichilema expected to win second term
Zambians vote Thursday in a general election widely expected to give President Hakainde Hichilema a second term, as his economic record faces a test from voters frustrated by the cost of living and opposition parties seek to capitalise on discontent despite deep divisions. Zambia goes to the polls »»»
Meta and Ray-Ban’s ‘pervert glasses’ prompt criminal complaint in Germany
They look like normal glasses, but there is a minuscule camera that is capturing what is in the eyes of the beholder – and transferring it directly onto social media. A German NGO has launched legal action against Meta on Saturday (8 August), as well as several optical retail chains selling Meta’s »»»
The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool
IOWA, USA: Paul Grinvalds has completed 114 marathons in all 50 states, but he still wilts when he races in temperatures beyond 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 Celsius). It’s the same for most runners, as the body can’t cool down during exertion, and heat makes that even harder. “One thing about marath»»»
New accredited music degree in Dubai offers Dh50,000 scholarships
Dubai: Aspiring musicians, producers and songwriters in the UAE will be able to pursue an accredited Bachelor of Music degree in Dubai from September, following the launch of a new three-year programme by SAE University College. The institution said the programme is the first accredited Bachelor of»»»
Riyadh Season named official sponsor of 2027 Spanish Super Cup in Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium
Dubai: Riyadh Season will become an official sponsor of the 2027 Spanish Super Cup, which will be staged at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium, extending Saudi Arabia’s involvement with the tournament despite its move away from the Kingdom next year. Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s Gene»»»
Ferencváros fans attacked in Poland before match - VIDEO
Ferencváros fans were attacked in Poland on Wednesday evening ahead of the Hungarian champions’ Europa League qualifier against Górnik Zabrze. A large group of masked attackers targeted a restaurant in the centre of Zabrze where Hungarian supporters were staying, leaving one Hungarian man with a br»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight (August 13, 2026)
Dubai: Diplomatic and security activity continued across the Gulf and wider Middle East on Thursday, with sharp exchanges between the US and Iran, a new defence pact among regional powers, continued Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and a counterterrorism operation in Kuwait. For UAE residents, t»»»
Iran calls for compensation after Hormuz oil spill
PARIS: Iran warned on Thursday of environmental degradation in the Strait of Hormuz after an oil spill reached its southern Qeshm island, calling for compensation from those responsible. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the slick had “degraded the waters” of the Gulf and Sea of Oman, »»»
OMODA 4 is coming to Saudi Arabia, bringing new smart mobility vision for young drivers
OMODA JAECOO is preparing to welcome the new OMODA 4 to Saudi Arabia, introducing a next-generation smart SUV designed for young, connected and technology-minded drivers. Following its recent regional debut in Southeast Asia, OMODA 4 is now set to become an important upcoming product story for the »»»
China expanding scientific cooperation with Central Asia .
Soft power, in the form of scientific cooperation, is helping to drive an expansion of China’s economic influence in Central Asia. Uzbekistan and China, for example, recently launched the joint hyperspectral satellite, Samarkand-2028, which will support applications in agriculture, environmental mo»»»
Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian in southern Gaza, medics say
LONDON: An Israeli drone strike killed one Palestinian and wounded several others on Thursday in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, medical sources said. Nasser Hospital received the body of the person killed and several wounded after an Israeli drone struck a motorcycle carrying two people ne»»»
Weekend weather in Hungary: heatwave returns
The weekend weather in Hungary will bring the return of intense summer heat, with mostly cloudless skies, virtually no rain and temperatures climbing above 30°C across the country. The hottest conditions are expected on Sunday, when afternoon highs could reach 37°C, according to the latest forecast»»»
Child Rights Organizations Call for Cooperation with Interior Minister on Preventing Online Radicalization
The National Network for Children, the Parents Association and the Bulgarian Family Planning and Sexual Health Association have invited Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev to discuss cooperation on preventing the online radicalization of children and young people, the National Network for Children s»»»
European stocks gain as oil prices ease
European stocks mostly rose Thursday as investors welcomed news of easing U.S. inflation, while oil prices fell back from recent gains amid uncertainty over the prospects for the Strait of Hormuz. London's stock market, however, fell as shares in heavyweight mining companies retreated after copper »»»
New commercial fraud regulations come into force in the UAE today
The UAE today officially begins implementing Cabinet Resolution No. (107) of 2026 concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Decree-Law No. (42) of 2023 on Combating Commercial Fraud. Under the new decision, suppliers are required to immediately stop selling or displaying any non-compliant prod»»»
Taif’s historic markets: A living heritage of traditional crafts
MAKKAH: In the narrow alleyways of the historic district in the heart of Taif, within the old souk and its winding streets, time seems to stand still, retelling the stories of generations past. The air is thick with the scent of Taif roses, mingling with the aroma of cardamom and authentic Arabian »»»
Russia Aims to Choke Ukraine’s Last Major Danube Water Artery for NATO Logistics
Russia’s strikes on the Ukrainian ports of Reni and Izmail signal its resolve to cripple the logistics chain moving military cargo “barge → warehouse → train → front,” Konstantin Sivkov, a member of the Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences, tells Sputnik. Since 2022, the Ukrainian port »»»
Plovdiv: Court Rejects Release of the Two Girls Accused in Georgi Kuzev MurderOpinions
The Court of Appeal in Plovdiv has upheld the detention of the two teenage girls accused in the killing of 37-year-old Georgi Kuzev, rejecting their lawyers' requests for release under parental supervision. The ruling is final. The decision followed two court sessions lasting nearly two hours each,»»»
As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts
Abdul El-Sayed made history this month in Michigan by becoming the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party to run for the US Senate. But elation among many of his fellow Muslim Americans was tempered by awareness of persisting and widespread anti-Muslim sentiment across much of the nation. S»»»
Starting university in the UAE? How to juggle study, friends and fun
Starting university for the first time can feel exciting, but it can also come with a lot of questions. The workload is different, the routine is less structured and students are expected to take more responsibility for their own learning. For those heading into their first year, the transition doe»»»
Hospital Managers' Salaries to Be Linked to Performance
Salaries of hospital managers will be linked to the performance and financial results of the hospitals they run, the Health Ministry said Thursday. The measure is expected to reduce expenses by nearly EUR 190,000 per month and more than EUR 2.2 million annually, with the savings remaining in the he»»»
UAE schools celebrate record A-level success and 100% pass rates after conflict-driven exam cancellations
Dubai: UAE pupils have received their A-level results after an exam season unlike any other, with students forced to prove their academic performance without sitting a single formal examination. In April, Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA cancelled all IGCSE and A-level examinations in the U»»»
Defense minister apologizes to families of fallen soldiers over controversial amnesty law
Defense Minister Michel Menassa expressed Thursday profound regret to the families of fallen military officers, saying in a poignant statement that he felt he had failed them amidst growing political pressures on the armed forces. "I apologize to the families of our martyrs; today, I feel I have le»»»
UAE A-Level results 2026: Top grades and 100% pass rates reported
Dubai: UAE pupils have received their A-level results after an exam season unlike any other, with students forced to prove their academic performance without sitting a single formal examination. In April, Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA cancelled all IGCSE and A-level examinations in the U»»»
Settler siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank a ‘horrific act of terror,’ US ambassador says
JERUSALEM: The US Ambassador to Israel condemned the actions of Jewish settlers who are besieging the home of an American Palestinian family in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee called the siege a “horrific act of terror.” Since Sunday, according to local officials and fam»»»