Landmark ruling puts normal life in reach for child of Egyptian rape survivor
CAIRO: As Egypt’s new academic year approaches, Amal Abdel Hameed is hopeful her daughter will be able to enroll officially in school for the first time since she was born as a result of a rape nearly eight years ago. Under Egyptian law, Abdel Hameed’s daughter had been barred from obtaining a bir»»»
A year after Israeli strikes killed journalists at a hospital, no one has been held accountable
TEL AVIV, Israel: It’s been a year since Israeli soldiers killed 22 Palestinians, including journalists and rescue workers, in a double strike on a hospital in Gaza. No one has been held accountable. Israeli officials said the target was a suspected Hamas camera on the roof of Nasser Hospital. Amon»»»
Al-Nassr stage stellar comeback in battle of Aussie managers
RIYADH: Few could have been blamed for having concerns ahead of Al-Nassr's clash at Al-Ettifaq on Matchday 3 of the Saudi Pro League. After all, Al-Nassr have only won twice in Dammam in their last seven meetings — their 2-2 draw last season marking the first time they dropped points that campaign,»»»
How an Emirati engineer built a career in the UAE’s nuclear energy sector
When Waad Ali Hassan Saeed Alhmoudi chose engineering as her career, the UAE’s nuclear energy sector was still in its early stages. Today, she is Head of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC), having progressed from being among the company’s first Emirati design»»»
Palestinians condemn Israeli eviction of UN training center
RAMALLAH: Israeli forces began evicting a vocational training center run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in an East Jerusalem suburb on Tuesday, in its latest move targeting the beleaguered organization. It follows repeated warnings by UNRWA that Israeli authorities were threatening its Q»»»
Canada strikes back at Trump with retaliatory tariffs as US trade war escalates
Canada on Tuesday announced retaliatory tariffs on C$27.6 billion ($19.94 billion) worth of US goods, including steel and dairy products, in a dollar-for-dollar response to President Donald Trump's punitive tariffs on Canadian products. Ottawa also announced a C$7.5 billion aid package for imp»»»
German GDP growth revised upwards, defying Iran war turmoil
FRANKFURT, Germany — German growth rose faster than previously estimated in the second quarter thanks to strong exports, official data showed Tuesday, as Europe's biggest economy defied the turmoil unleashed by the Iran war.Gross domestic product grew 0.3 per cent from April to June compared with t»»»
US records first measles deaths of 2026 as outbreak worsens
Philadelphia: Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died from measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster Coun»»»
Anger mounts in Haiti as new attack shows power held by gang coalition
At least 47 people were killed in a farming community near Port-au-Prince after the area was attacked by a gang coalition. For the gang, the goal is to get their hands on a highly strategic area near the Haitian capital. But how could they have led such a violent attack? FRANCE 24's Catherine Norri»»»
Jordan succeeds in maintaining stable growth, inflation despite geopolitical challenges — JSF
AMMAN — The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) said that Jordan has succeeded in maintaining stable economic growth and inflation rates, despite geopolitical challenges and their economic effects on the countries of the region, in a policy paper titled "Sustaining Macroeconomic Stability in Jordan: Beyond»»»
Israeli strike destroys charity warehouse storing aid for malnourished children, pregnant women in Gaza
GAZA: An Israeli strike in central Gaza has destroyed a charity warehouse containing nutritional supplies for malnourished children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. The warehouse, operated by Palestinian humanitarian organization Ard El Insan, was damaged when Israel struck a nearby build»»»
Analysis: With UNIFIL set to leave, Lebanon seeks U.N.-backed successor - UPI.com
Ending the war and securing Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon would require an international force on the ground -- a replacement for UNIFIL that Lebanon is discussing with European powers. File Photo by Wael Hamzeh/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Lebanon, struggling to secure an Isra»»»
Canada adds new retaliation tariffs on U.S. goods - UPI.com
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Canadian government imposed new tariffs agains the United States. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Canada announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, matching "dollar for dollar" the tariffs imposed by »»»
Heavy fighting erupts in Taiz as Yemen leader vows ‘painful strikes’ on Houthis
AL-MUKALLA: Heavy fighting broke out between Yemeni government forces and the Houthis outside the southern city of Taiz on Monday night, the latest in a string of attempts by the Iran-backed militia to make gains on the ground, as the head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council vowed to continu»»»
Can digital media save newspapers as journalism turns the page on paper?
LONDON: On Aug. 24, Al-Riyadh, the Saudi daily, will stop its print edition after more than six decades of daily presence in the lives of Saudi and Arab readers. The newspaper will continue publishing digitally. The decision also applies to Al-Yamamah, the cultural and political magazine that preda»»»
MoEHE holds Annual Educational Meeting ahead of new academic year
DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Tuesday organised the Annual Educational Meeting for the 2026-2027 academic year at the Qatar National Convention Centre, in the presence of Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater. The meeting aims t»»»
UN to Launch Program to Reduce Countries' Reliance on US AI Technologies - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is collaborating with a with Swiss-based DFINITY Foundation to develop AI software aimed at helping governments reduce their reliance on US and Chinese technologies, Axios reported on Tuesday. According to the report, the UNDP a»»»
Israel army chief vows to demilitarise Gaza despite ceasefire
JERUSALEM: Israel’s army chief on Tuesday vowed to push on with demilitarising Gaza and disarming Hamas, despite efforts by the United States to advance the ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. The comments, made during a visit by Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir to the Gaza Strip, follow intermittent Israel»»»
China to Resolutely Defend Own Interests Despite US Pressure Over Iran - Foreign Ministry
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China will take all necessary measures to resolutely protect its legitimate interests despite the pressure coming from the United States due to Beijing's support of Tehran, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday. "China will do everything necessary to firmly»»»
Talk of 30% budgets reduction related to precautionary measures, does not include salaries or capital projects: MoFA Spokesperson
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari on Tuesday said that talks of reducing budgets by up to 30 percent was related to the precautionary measures, does not include salaries or capital projects. Duri»»»
Advisor to Prime Minister: Qatar continued its efforts to encourage return to negotiations between US, Iran
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar has continued its efforts and regional contacts with various parties over the past period to encourage a return to the path of n»»»
South Korea VS China in the race for a commercial Arctic trade route
South Korea is set to wave off a commercial container ship bound for Europe via the Arctic Ocean some time in late August, in the process testing the commercial viability of a northern sea corridor as Middle Eastern trade bottlenecks grow increasingly hazardous. According to Reuters, the Lee Jae My»»»
Brussels backs Spain on Ceuta with new funds, while Madrid issues warning to Morocco
The European Commission is set to release emergency funds to Spain following a demand from Madrid to help shore up its Ceuta enclave borders with Morocco. “We are now working on assessing the request as a priority, and in view of taking a swift decision,” an EU commission spokesperson told reporter»»»
Trump puts US schools ‘on notice’ over gender policies
US President Donald Trump has warned schools across the country against promoting gender identity and transition, touting his administration’s efforts to purge what he calls “transgender ideology” and “far-left extremism” from classrooms. Speaking at a White House back-to-school event on Monday, Tr»»»
Dubai to open 26 new private education institutions in 2026-27
Dubai: Dubai's private education sector is set to expand further in the 2026-27 academic year, with 26 new institutions set to open across the emirate, including 17 early childhood centres, seven schools and two higher education institutions.. The new schools will add nearly 17,000 seats, while the»»»
Israel moves to evict UN training centre for Palestinians
Kafr ‘Aqab: Israeli police raided a vocational training centre run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in an east Jerusalem suburb on Tuesday, in a move a far-right minister said aimed to “remove” the body from the site. The move follows repeated warnings by UNRWA that Israeli authorities wer»»»
Trump says executions of Iran protesters must stop
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump expressed outrage on Tuesday at the mounting number of executions in Iran of people allegedly involved in mass protests earlier this year before the Middle East war began. “The failing Islamic Republic of Iran is not paying large segments of their military, whi»»»
France prepares for new back-to-school phone ban
The French government will press ahead with a ban on mobile phone use in high schools as classes reconvene in September. But opinion varies on the likelihood of its success, with some citing freedom of speech concerns and others around speed of implementation. France's parliament approved leg»»»
Makkah hosts tour to help global operators diversify Umrah packages
RIYADH: More than 70 Umrah and travel entities, representing over 3 million pilgrims worldwide, toured Makkah to expand historical and cultural experiences in international Umrah packages. The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, in cooperation with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, recen»»»
Nine years in limbo, Rohingya hold on to memories of life before displacement
DHAKA: Nine years after hundreds of thousands of Rohingya were forced from their homes and across the border into Bangladesh, their return to Myanmar seems as distant as ever, but for many the hope of seeing their land again is what keeps them going. Mohammed Aansar was working as a high school tea»»»
Bulgaria's Defense Minister Says Iran Carried Out 'Very Good' Hybrid Operation
Iran has carried out what Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov described as a “very good hybrid operation,” which he said was unfortunately supported by Bulgarian politicians. Stoyanov warned that the operation would continue, but declined to provide details of the intelligence information b»»»
From farm to table: Taif’s orchards preserve agricultural heritage while opening doors to tourism
MAKKAH: Taif’s farms are becoming more than places of production, offering visitors a closer look at the orchards, harvests and agricultural traditions that have long defined the region. As summer arrives, Taif’s orchards bring seasonal color to its agricultural terraces, valleys and highlands, pro»»»
OSCE Watchdog to Conduct Fact-Finding Mission to Bulgaria in September for Presidential Elections
The Central Election Commission (CEC) will meet with representatives of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights during their fact-finding mission to Bulgaria in September, the CEC reported during its sitting on Tuesday. The»»»
Al-Zindani to Asharq Al-Awsat: Yemen will not remain an open arena for a cross-border project
RIYADH: Yemeni Prime Minister Dr. Shaya al-Zindani warned that his country would not remain an open arena for a cross-border project, stressing that the state would continue to build its capabilities to protect its people, institutions and interests, and that true peace cannot be a substitute for t»»»
The story behind Murmur: Sharjah's first homegrown Emirati fine-dining concept
In the UAE, where a meal can move effortlessly from machboos to pasta to sushi, food has always been a conversation between cultures. For Saeed Algaz, founder and managing director of Murmur, that conversation became the foundation for an entirely new dining concept. Located in Aljada, Sharjah, Mur»»»
Türkiye welcomes Syria’s removal from U.S. terrorism list
Ankara, Aug. 25 (SANA) Türkiye on Tuesday welcomed the United States’ decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, saying the move would support Syria’s economic recovery and reconstruction and strengthen its ties with the international community. In a post on X, the Turki»»»
European Court of Human Rights Rules against Bulgaria over 2023 Demolition of Roma Settlement
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled against Bulgaria over the 2023 demolition of a Roma settlement, finding a violation of the right to respect for private and family life, AFP reported on Tuesday, citing the Court's judgment. In August 2023, more than 50 informal homes in Sofia's Orlan»»»
8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater
An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family says. Lillian Smart died over the weekend after being diagnosed with an infection from Naegleria fowleri, according to a spokesperson for her family. H»»»
Real Madrid's Mourinho happy with squad despite losing out on Rodri
Madrid: Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he is "very happy" with his squad, which he considers complete despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, later signed by rivals Barcelona. Los Blancos revamped their squad this summer, signing six players including record arrival Yan Diomande, Ber»»»
German businesses eye Syrian market as reconstruction opportunities grow
Damascus-Berlin, Aug. 25 (SANA) German businesses are showing growing interest in returning to the Syrian market, with significant potential for bilateral economic ties to expand in the coming years, a German government spokesperson told SANA. Tim-Niklas Wentzel, spokesperson for Germany’s Federal »»»
Romania doesn’t move at the same pace: Uber data captures how travel patterns differ across 39 Romanian cities
Bistrița becomes noticeably more active at weekends, Bucharest moves at almost the same pace throughout the week, and 10:00 p.m. marks the busiest point of the evening in nearly every analysed city. These are some of the findings from Uber’s latest mobility analysis, based on trips booked through t»»»
Gaza Death Toll Mounts: 8 Martyred, 36 Wounded in Latest Israeli Strikes as Ceasefire Casualties Surpass 1,200
At least eight Palestinians have been martyred and 36 others wounded in the past 24 hours as Israeli occupation forces continue their aerial bombardment across the besieged enclave, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The Ministry confirmed that among the dead are six newly killed vict»»»
Russia, Vatican Manage to Keep Faithful, Trustful Dialogue - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and the Vatican have managed to maintain a faithful and trustful dialogue despite the events in the world, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "We note that despite all the turbulence in the world, we have managed to maintain a trusting, mutually respec»»»
National Asset Recovery and Protection Office: top 3 candidates
Hungary’s new National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH) is tasked with protecting public assets, investigating suspected misuse of state property and helping recover unlawfully acquired public wealth. The relevant legistlation establishing the new body was accepted by the Parliamen»»»
7 questions to ask before you choose an upskilling programme
A qualification is no longer something you earn once and rely on for the rest of your career. Today’s professionals are expected to keep learning as industries evolve and job roles change. From Executive MBAs to industry certifications and specialised diplomas, every programme promises to boost you»»»
UAE debt market hits $320bn as dollar issuance surges 40%: Fitch
RIYADH: The UAE’s debt capital market grew 3 percent year on year to about $320 billion outstanding at the end of the first half of 2026, while US dollar debt issuance reached $24 billion, according to Fitch Ratings. US dollar issuance during the six-month period was 40 percent higher than in the s»»»
Dependence Day: A generation after the Soviet Union fell, Ukraine is a ruined proxy of the West
There is one feeling I often recall from having lived and worked in Ukraine – to be precise, in its most nationalist, full-of-itself city, Lviv – for a total of five years in the 2000s: Thank God, at least there’s no violence! That is what I, some other foreigners, and quite a few Ukrainians, too, »»»
International Media Forum Islamic Civilization underway in Tashkent - | 24.KG
The International Media Forum «Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective — New Discoveries» is taking place in Tashkent and Samarkand from August 24 to 28, 2026. Around 300 media and expert community representatives from nearly 50 countries are participating. Participants include heads of leading med»»»
Gripen fighter jet crash: new photos and details emerged
One of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ Gripen fighter jets crashed on the grounds of Szolnok military airfield on Monday after suffering a malfunction during a training mission. The pilot ejected from the aircraft. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, the Defence Minister and former Chief of the General Staff, ha»»»
Southern Lebanon: ‘Israel’ Steps Up Systematic Demolitions as Lebanese Authority Remains Silent
Israeli occupation forces intensified their systematic destruction of southern Lebanon on Tuesday, carrying out demolition operations across multiple towns amid continued artillery shelling and widespread drone activity. Israeli forces conducted demolitions at dawn on the outskirts of Haris in Bint»»»