NEW YORK: Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open. The 48th-ranked Argentine’s 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory ended Djokovic’s latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam ti»»»

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused NATO of seeking to transform the Arctic into a new theater of confrontation against Russia and its partners. "NATO and other Western countries make no secret of their true motives, openly declaring their intention to turn the Arctic into a new fro»»»

The US Navy is running two missions in the Gulf at the same time. One seals Iran's coastline, blocking any vessel from entering or leaving an Iranian port. The other keeps the Strait of Hormuz open, escorting commercial traffic for shipping companies that request help. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, spo»»»

The Prime Minister announced on Sunday that he intends to introduce legislative amendments to shorten investigations and criminal proceedings related to the recovery of state assets. In a Facebook post, Péter Magyar wrote that no one wants the recovery of assets and the punishment of those responsi»»»

A record number of instances of artificial intelligence (AI) lying, ignoring users’ commands or acting in harmful ways to achieve its goals were registered last month, The Guardian has reported, citing a monitoring group. Concerns about the safety of AI are on the rise after advanced models by Open»»»

London: Chelsea and Manchester City have adjusted fastest to a Premier League season of change, while Liverpool and Tottenham are off to slow starts. City sit top, ahead of Arsenal's trip to Aston Villa on Monday, after a 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace, while Chelsea edged out Brighton 4-3 to main»»»

Oil prices surged in early Asian trading Monday (August 31, 2026) after US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran launched missiles reportedly targeting a US military in Jordan, reviving fears of a wider conflict and renewed disruption to crude shipm»»»

U.S. sailors are shown on the flight deck of USS George Washington as the aircraft carrier transits the Arabian Sea on Aug. 20. Military officials announced Sunday that U.S. forces had struck Iranian missile launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. Photo courtesy U.S. Central Command/X Aug. 30 (UPI) -- U»»»

The US could use nuclear weapons against Iran after failing to topple its leadership with conventional means, former presidential counterterrorism adviser Joe Kent has told podcaster Tucker Carlson. In April, US President Donald Trump threatened that Iran’s “whole civilization will die” unless Tehr»»»

AMMAN — The Joint Jordan–Saudi Business Council convened on Sunday to establish a comprehensive economic roadmap for 2027, aiming to transition bilateral private-sector ties from individual investments into joint ventures across Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the broader region.Jordan Chamber of Commerce»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists will find out September petrol and diesel prices today, with the latest oil-market moves pointing to a finely balanced outlook after Brent crude ended August's final full trading week sharply lower. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click »»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces said on Sunday that they killed an army commander who served under ousted ruler Bashar Assad, after he opened fire on them as they tried to arrest him. In a statement, the forces accused Firas Abdul Karim Hammoud of having taken part in anti-government insurrections»»»

The United Arab Emirates participated this week in World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, as part of preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, which will be held in Abu Dhabi this December. The UAE participated with an official delegation led by Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of »»»

Naples, Italy: Como pulled off their latest feat of Serie A giant-killing on Sunday as a 2-1 win at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona ruined Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri's home debut. Martin Baturina fired Cesc Fabregas' enterprising side into a deserved lead in the 17th minute as chances»»»

The funeral for Norway's late King Harald, will be held on September 9, the royal palace announced on Sunday. Presiding Bishop of the Church of Norway Olav Fykse Tveit will lead next Wednesday's funeral ceremony in Oslo Cathedral from 1pm, the palace added. King Harald V of Norway, who died Friday »»»

A 23-year-old man has died after being stabbed in the heart during an attack in Debrecen in the early hours of Saturday morning. According to eyewitness accounts cited by RTL Híradó, the two young men had confronted the alleged attacker after seeing him assaulting a woman in the street. As previous»»»

Consular services for Albanians at home and abroad are set to enter a new digital phase, with Albania’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs preparing to launch a Virtual Diplomatic Presence, a single digital platform designed to provide information and consular services even in countries where »»»

RIYADH: Yemen’s armed forces have transformed their ability to confront the Houthis, coordinating their response across multiple fronts and overturning the Iran-backed militia’s assumptions about how government forces would react to renewed attacks, according to the military’s newly appointed spoke»»»

Dubai: For many families raising neurodivergent children, navigating everyday life can present challenges that often go unnoticed by others. From crowded public spaces to long queues and travel-related stress, simple daily activities can require careful planning and extra support. In the UAE, howev»»»

DHADING: Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River. Flood warning notices were sent to people’s phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major »»»

Dubai: Temperatures in the UAE crossed the 50°C mark on Sunday, with Bada Dafas in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafrah region recording the country’s highest temperature at 50.1°C, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The peak was recorded at 1:30pm UAE time, as intense late-summer heat persis»»»

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»»»

“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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

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,»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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)»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»