Ebola spreads to two new zones in Congo, 2786 dead
Kinshasa: The fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, bringing the total number of affected zones to 60. Data released today by the Congolese Ministry of Health showed that the two newly affected areas were Biena an»»»
Foreign trade remains in surplus despite rising imports
The surplus of the external trade in goods was EUR 69 million in July, the volume of export decreased by 1.6%, that of import improved by 3.1% compared to the same period of the previous year. The surplus was EUR 69 million, the balance decreased by EUR 434 million, year-on-year. The volume of expo»»»
France seeks to enrich own arms makers with EU’s €90BN Ukraine loan (VIDEO)
France hopes to line its own arms manufacturers’ pockets with a €90 billion European Union loan to Ukraine by limiting Kiev's ability to procure weapons from outside the bloc, according to Euronews. After overcoming Hungary’s opposition, the EU member states in April approved the €90 billion Ukrain»»»
Al-Nassr maintain 100% start to Saudi Pro League season with home victory over Al-Taawoun
DUBAI: Al-Nassr had another scare on Friday night when they once again fell behind, before pulling off a 2-1 comeback win against Al-Taawoun at Al-Awwal Park to maintain their 100 percent start to the Saudi Pro League season. The reigning champions top the table with the maximum 12 points from four»»»
Sara Netanyahu sued over alleged racial slur and worker abuse
Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has repeatedly humiliated and abused a former household worker, at one point calling him an “undeveloped Moroccan,” a new lawsuit claims. The controversy adds to a years-long trail of remarkably similar allegations, painting a p»»»
How archaeology became another fault line in East Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood
LONDON: Israeli police reportedly entered a home in Silwan this week while searching for suspects in a family dispute. Instead, authorities said they found a nearly 2,000-year-old burial chamber beneath the Palestinian family’s residence. Israeli media, including The Jerusalem Post, reported that t»»»
How archaeology became another fault line in East Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood
LONDON: Israeli police reportedly entered a home in Silwan this week while searching for suspects in a family dispute. Instead, authorities said they found a nearly 2,000-year-old burial chamber beneath the Palestinian family’s residence. Israeli media, including The Jerusalem Post, reported that t»»»
Panama brings home 17 citizens linked to Russia-Ukraine war - UPI.com
Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian drone strike on a shopping mall in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Friday, amid the Russian invasion. At least four people were injured. Both Russia and Ukraine have been accused of enlisting foreigners to fight under false pretenses. Photo by Oleg Movchan»»»
Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei Hails Government Achievements despite Siege: Iran’s Power Should Be Highlighted
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei, sent a message on the occasion of Government Week expressing his appreciation for “the good measures taken by the government, especially the sincere and dedicated President who, despite all constraints, various plots b»»»
Israeli air raids target Kfar Roumman town and Ali Al-Taher area, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli air raids target Kfar Roumman town and Ali Al-Taher area, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 28-08-2026 18:53 PM Latest News Urgent N»»»
Cuba to start school year despite severe energy crisis - UPI.com
Cuban Education Minister Naima Trujillo announced in a press conference in Havana on Thursday that the upcoming school year will begin with shortages of teachers and school uniforms, alongside curriculum and operational adjustments across all educational levels caused by the country's ongoing econo»»»
Ukrainian eggs blamed for UK salmonella outbreak – Telegraph
British health officials believe that eggs imported from Ukraine could be responsible for a major salmonella outbreak in the UK, The Telegraph has reported, citing a source. A total of 259 people in the country have been infected with the bacteria over the past year, with one of them dying, the UK »»»
UNIFIL: Despite a decrease in the level of violence compared to earlier this year, the situation in southern Lebanon remains fragile - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UNIFIL: Despite a decrease in the level of violence compared to earlier this year, the situation in southern Lebanon remains fragile 28-08-»»»
CDC: Cyclospora outbreak linked to 20 states - UPI.com
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added three more states to the cyclospora outbreak. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA Aug. 28 (UPI) -- The cyclospora outbreak in lettuce has spread to 20 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The CDC added Georgia, Tennessee»»»
Meta’s teen crackdown hinges on a system nobody trusts
San Francisco: Meta's landmark settlement with nearly every US state promises curfews and time limits for teens on Instagram and Facebook -- but rests on age and parent checks nobody has figured out how to make work. The deal, which ended a federal trial in Oakland, California, on Wednesday, gives »»»
Bill Gates claims his Epstein ‘record is clear’
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has argued that he should not be seen as tainted by past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The billionaire addressed his links with the late financier as a source of reputational baggage in an interview with Axios on Thursday, insisting people »»»
Albania Rejects Alleged Role in Montenegro Destabilization Claims
Albania has rejected any suggestion that it is involved in alleged coordinated hybrid activities aimed at destabilizing Montenegro, following recent remarks by Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spaji?. Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha said there is no official accusatio»»»
Taliban says Afghanistan better off after US withdrawal
Afghanistan is “undoubtedly” better off five years after the withdrawal of US forces, Taliban chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has told RT, while acknowledging that the country continues to face serious problems. In a rare interview with RT India’s Runjhun Sharma, Mujahid argued that the departur»»»
Report: Israel says pilot zones scheme has ‘failed’
The Israeli government has informed the United States that the "pilot zones" plan in southern Lebanon has failed, an Israeli security source said. Israel "believes the Lebanese army is not destroying terrorist infrastructure, despite receiving coordinates provided by the Israeli army," the source t»»»
More Than 2.8 Mln Cubic Metres of Water Transferred to Srebarna Reserve as Emergency Measures Extended
More than 2.8 million cubic metres of water have been transferred to the Srebarna Reserve, while the state of partial emergency declared for the reserve will be extended by another month due to the continuing low water levels of the Danube River, the Environment and Water Ministry said on Friday. T»»»
Vandalism suspects protesting 'Gaza Riviera' plan prosecuted as terrorists - UPI.com
Mounted police patrol the Turnberry resort in southwest Scotland in July 2018 while U.S. President Donald Trump played a round of golf during a visit to Britain during his first term. File photo Robert Perry/EPA-EFE Aug. 28 (UPI) -- British authorities alleged seven protesters due in court on charg»»»
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
BUNIA: The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo, with a total of 60 now affected, according to the latest government figures published on Friday. The two new zones affected are Biena and Manguredjipa in Congo’s North Kivu province, where the »»»
UN refugee agency scales back posts and budget for 2027, documents show
GENEVA: The UN refugee agency has scaled back its budget by 16 percent and lowered its official headcount by around 3,500 as it adapts to new financial constraints at a time when global displacement is forecast to climb to an all-time high next year, according to diplomats and documents seen by Re»»»
Dragalevtsi Jammer Case: Prosecutors Find No DeviceOpinions
Sofia District Prosecutor’s Office said Friday that there is currently no evidence to conclude that a signal-jamming device was found in the Dragalevtsi neighborhood, despite claims by authorities earlier this week that a powerful jammer had been located and neutralized there. Alexandra Stefanova, »»»
Two German airport workers die of malaria from mosquito on plane
Frankfurt, Germany: Two workers at Germany's Frankfurt airport who caught malaria from a mosquito thought to have arrived on a plane have died, the city's health authority said Wednesday. Airport officials had earlier said one employee had perished, with six workers infected. The Robert Koch Instit»»»
Inside Ratcliffe’s Moscow mission: What CIA chief told Russia
CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s unusual trip to Moscow this week has triggered intense speculation about what messages Washington’s top spy carried into talks with his Russian counterparts. Neither Washington nor Moscow has provided a detailed official account of the discussions. President Donald Tru»»»
From Madinah gyms to Asian competition: Nojoud Alayoubi builds a career in Saudi kickboxing
ALKHOBAR: Long before women’s kickboxing classes became widely available in Saudi Arabia, Nojoud Alayoubi was learning martial arts movements at home from her father, and watching her brothers train in karate and aikido. The 34-year-old Saudi kickboxing coach and athletic physical rehabilitation sp»»»
Media Review: August 28
POLITICS & UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS In an interview with the Trud daily, Prof. Rosen Stoyanov, Director of Political Analysis and Forecasting at Gallup International Balkan, offers a skeptical assessment of the first 100 days of Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s administration. Stoyanov describes»»»
Can Gaza’s peace plan escape its merry-go-round?
LONDON: On Wednesday, frustration within the ranks of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace at the lack of progress toward peace in Gaza finally boiled over in the very public forum of the UN Security Council. It is less than a month since President Trump announced that the board had reached “a h»»»
QSL: Al Rayyan edge Al Wakrah; Al Shamal rally past Al Gharafa
DOHA: Ahmed Alaaeldin struck in the 90th minute as Al Rayyan made it two wins from two in the Qatar Stars League season, edging Al Wakrah 2-1 at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday. Roger Guedes put Al Rayyan ahead before half-time, producing a diving header from a close range to meet Gabriel Pereir»»»
Al Janoub Arena opens as Qatar 2027 countdown begins
DOHA: The Local Organising Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 officially opened Al Janoub Arena in its new configuration yesterday in front of a capacity crowd of 8,200 fans, following its transformation from a football stadium into a basketball arena. The venue will be one of fo»»»
Two Outbreaks of Sheep and Goat Pox Confirmed in Blagoevgrad and Haskovo Regions
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has confirmed two outbreaks of sheep and goat pox in the villages of Obel, in the southwestern region of Blagoevgrad, and in the village of Tyanevo in the southeastern region of Haskovo, the agency said. In Blagoevgrad Region, a primary outbreak was registere»»»
CENTCOM says Strait of Hormuz cleared of Iranian sea mines - UPI.com
U.S. Central Command said late Thursday that the U.S. military has cleared the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian sea mines. File Photo by EPA Aug. 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. military said it has clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian mines, removing a major obstacle to President Donald Trump's goal of regaining»»»
US military faces ‘beyond critical’ shortage of Patriot missiles in Europe
The US military is running critically low on Patriot missile interceptors in Europe as the war with Iran drains stocks, according to US and NATO officials. The shortfall is raising concerns about NATO’s ability to counter a potential Russian ballistic missile attack, though officials said no such a»»»
Austrian climber gets backpack back 63 years after losing it in glacier
An Austrian mountaineer has been reunited with a backpack he abandoned deep in a glacier crevasse more than six decades ago after melting ice finally brought his belongings back to the surface. The man, now 86, lost the rucksack during a climbing expedition in August 1963 after falling into a creva»»»
‘Retail outlook remains cautiously positive’
DOHA: Qatar’s retail real estate market maintains a cautiously positive outlook for the second half of 2026, anchored by strong project developments and high-impact seasonal momentum, noted Cushman & Wakefield in its recent report. Property experts anticipate a gradual recovery in footfall and cons»»»
Libya energy crisis leaves parts of oil-rich country struggling
TRIPOLI: Long power cuts and severe fuel shortages have disrupted daily life in Libya, a country already plagued by an enduring political deadlock, conflict and corruption, and holding Africa’s largest oil reserves.As the summer heat peaks, the worst crisis in years has tightened its grip on many L»»»
Iran war has changed the Middle East but not in the way its architects wanted
It's been six months since the United States and Israel attacked Iran with the perennial goal of transforming the Middle East through military force. The region has changed, but not in the way they had hoped. The Islamic Republic survived the assassination of its top leaders and weeks of heavy bomb»»»
US threatens to sanction countries that refuse to break ties with Iran
Iran's economy, already strained by high inflation, years of Western sanctions and a war that has sharply reduced oil revenue, is poised for more instability as the Trump administration tries to coerce other countries into ending all financial dealings with the Islamic Republic. A decision by the U»»»
Hotel supply grows 2.2% YoY to 42,000 keys by June
DOHA: Qatar’s hospitality and serviced-apartment market expanded its room inventory to 42,131 keys by the end of the second quarter of 2026, registering a 2.2 percent increase compared to 41,240 keys a year earlier, according to the latest real estate report by Cushman & Wakefield. The report highl»»»
Federal judge blocks Trump administration mail-in voting restrictions - UPI.com
President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on election integrity in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 31, 2026. On Thursday, a judge issued an injunction against enforcing the executive order's provisions concerning mail-in ballots. File Photo by Aaron Schw»»»
Flying from the UAE today? Check your flight before leaving home
Dubai: Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia are operating a mix of scheduled services and cancellations, while several international carriers continue to suspend Dubai flights amid the ongoing regional security situation. Some Dubai and Abu Dhabi routes remai»»»
Turkish ship carrying vegetables to Russia reportedly hit by drones
A Turkish-owned cargo vessel carrying fresh vegetables to Russia has been struck by drones in the Black Sea, leaving five crew members injured, according to Turkish media. Ukraine intensified drone attacks on Russian commercial traffic in the Black Sea last month as part of a failed campaign intend»»»
Trump shuts the door on Iran deal: Hormuz diplomacy hits a wall
The Trump administration has told Qatar, Oman and Pakistan that Washington will not return to the June memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran, effectively closing off the framework that regional mediators had hoped could provide a path toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting broad»»»
3 Stars and Stripes journalists sue Pentagon over efforts to fire them - UPI.com
Three Stars and Stripes reporters sued the Trump administration on Thursday over efforts to fire them from the Pentagon-owned newspaper. File Photo by Sgt. Brendan Mackie/U.S. Army National Guard/UPI Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Three journalists at the Pentagon-owned Stars and Stripes sued the Trump administr»»»
Plant producing facade materials starts operations in Naryn - | 24.KG
A plant producing facade materials, Naryn Facade Production Enterprise, has started operations in Naryn city. The City Hall reported. The enterprise was established jointly with the municipality and Chinese entrepreneurs. The plant produces modern facade construction materials from stone. The facil»»»
She started with one Facebook post - Now she’s given 7,500 kids their first birthday party
Dubai: On a Sunday late afternoon, inside a loud indoor play area in Dubai, a group of adults and children are busy wrapping gifts, arranging catering, setting up music and putting the finishing touches on birthday decorations. At first glance, it looks like a family preparing for a child’s birthda»»»
Congo begins vaccinations to fight the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history
KISANGANI, Congo (AP): Congo on Thursday began vaccinating people against Ebola as health authorities work to slow the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history. Health workers and other frontline workers in the Ebola response are being prioritized to receive the Ervebo vaccine that was ef»»»
FDA issues emergency approval to use ivermectin against screwworm - UPI.com
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emergency approval for use of the drug ivermectin in the battle against New World screwworm infestations in U.S. cattle. Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Agriculture Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday issued an emerg»»»
Qatar PM meets Iran President in Tehran: Pezeshkian said Iran and Qatar remained 'two countries of friends and brothers' despite what he called recent 'bitter events'
TEHRAN: Qatar Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Thursday as Doha stepped up diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating regional tensions and creating conditions for dialogue. The Qatar Ministry of For»»»