Dubai: As the region navigates a tense and fast-moving week, Tuesday, August 11, brought a mix of diplomatic signals, travel disruptions and economic pressures. Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, called for a clear path towards lasting regional stability, airlines continued »»»

DOHA: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ has announced the completion of more than 65% of the Rumailah Hospital Safety and Security Systems Upgrade Project, being implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health. The project aims to modernize the hospital's life safety systems, enh»»»

Lille, France: A nuclear plant in northern France shut down three reactors after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the units, energy group EDF said on Tuesday. Three reactors were taken offline on Monday and output at a fourth was cut by half, EDF said in a statement, leaving just one»»»

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomes President Donald Trump at the Beştepe Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey on July 7. File Photo by thee Turkish Presidency Office/UPI | License Photo Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The White House said President Donald Trump was on Air Force One when he left Tur»»»

JERUSALEM: A former head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency on Tuesday said its spies had visited Iran’s Fordow nuclear site “many times” in the past in order to better understand the facility. In June last year, Israel launched a war against its arch-foe Iran with the stated goal of degrading »»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar has intensified its diplomatic efforts to support de-escalation in the Gulf, announcing on Tuesday that negotiations between Oman and Iran over arrangements surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have reached an advanced and potentially decisive stage. The assessment was delivere»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov criticized the lack of clear information in relation to a drone that crashed on Bulgarian territory during a meeting with the party's Sofia chapter on Tuesday. "Allegedly a simple drone had been sent to blow up critical infrastructure, but then it turned into a toy," Bori»»»

The mayors of Budapest’s inner districts have united in warning the Government that it must immediately begin filling vacant police posts, saying local authorities can no longer cope with the large numbers of threatening people and groups arriving in the capital from the countryside. They also said»»»

The Strait of Hormuz cannot be reopened through diplomacy while Washington continues to use military pressure against Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said. Iran closed Hormuz in response to a US-Israeli military campaign launched in late February. Washington subsequently imposed a naval bl»»»

A serious issue was underplayed, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said in relation to the drone that crashed on Bulgarian territory during a meeting with the party's Sofia chapter. "Allegedly a simple drone had been sent to blow up critical infrastructure, and then it turned into a toy," Borissov went on»»»

LONDON: Syria on Tuesday strongly condemned Colombia’s recognition of “Israeli sovereignty” over the Golan Heights, calling the move a violation of international law and UN resolutions. In a statement, Syria’s Foreign Ministry said Colombia had cited security considerations in recognizing Israel’s »»»

LONDON: Syria on Tuesday strongly condemned Colombia’s recognition of “Israeli sovereignty” over the Golan Heights, calling the move a violation of international law and UN resolutions. In a statement, Syria’s Foreign Ministry said Colombia had cited security considerations in recognizing Israel’s »»»

European gas storage has fallen further behind its usual pre-winter pace, with Germany just 47.6% full against a normal 75% for early August and the Netherlands at 38.5% against a typical 77%, fuelling fears that Europe will face yet another energy crisis of fuel shortages and high prices. The Krem»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi met on Tuesday with Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya HE Dr. Abraham Korir Sing'Oei, and his accompanying delegation, wh»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on Tuesday praised the outcome of a trilateral summit with Turkiye and Pakistan, saying it would help establish a long-term defense partnership between the three countries. The session, chaired by King Salman in Jeddah, expressed appreciation to Crown Prince Mohammed »»»

A court in Damascus on Tuesday sentenced the exiled former dictator Bashar al-Assad and eight ex-officials in his regime to death after finding them guilty of premeditated murder, torture, arbitrary detention and crimes against humanity. Photo by Sana news agency/EPA Aug. 11 (UPI) -- A court in Dam»»»

Bulgaria has the potential to establish itself as a regional center for innovative medicine, which not only implements, but also participates in the creation of modern medical technologies, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev during a Council of Ministers meeting with representatives in the sector of i»»»

Dubai: Eightteen workers were killed and 32 others injured in a horrific collision involving two vehicles carrying workers in Egypt’s Ismailia Governorate, authorities and local media reported. The crash occurred on Al Dawawis road in the Al Qassasin district, prompting a major emergency response a»»»

Duba: Four people have been killed and five others injured after an old residential building collapsed in Cairo’s Hadayek Al Qubba neighbourhood, as rescue teams continued searching the rubble for anyone who might still be trapped. Emergency services were alerted to the sudden collapse and police, »»»

Bulgaria has the potential to establish itself as a regional center for innovative medicine, which not only implements, but also participates in the creation of modern medical technologies, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev during a Council of Ministers meeting with representatives in the sector of i»»»

China's cutting-edge industrial upgrade witnessed two major landmarks on Monday, marking the country's full-fledged global lead in humanoid robotics and further solidifying the rise of its "new new three" strategic sectors — robotics, artificial intelligence and innovative medicine. Industry data s»»»

Green House Development is introducing flexible payment schedules for buyers of homes at Royal Garden Wilanów. The first available option is the 20/80 model, under which 20% of the purchase price is paid upon signing the development agreement, with the remaining 80% due upon completion of construct»»»

The amount of warehouse space under construction has fallen to its lowest level since 2017. In Q2 2026, construction began on 402,000 sqm of new projects, while a total of 1.3 million sqm is currently under development, according to the latest CBRE data. At the same time, demand for new warehouse s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Law No. (8) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Law No. (4) of 2008 on the leasing of real estate is part of ongoing efforts to advance the nation's legislative and regulatory framework for the real estate sector, the Ministry of Municipality said in a statement on Tuesday. The amen»»»

Bulgaria is set to establish a clearer national framework for implementing international sanctions, under a bill published on Tuesday for public consultation by the Council of Ministers. The bill was prepared by the Foreign Ministry. The proposed legislation comes against the backdrop of the lack o»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday condemned Colombia’s recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, saying the move violates international law and relevant UN resolutions. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the recognition explicitly contravenes UN Security Council Resoluti»»»

President Donald Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month in an operation that involved him being moved between aircraft in a catering truck, an extraordinary deception prompted ​by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported.»»»

Head of Yemen’s National Negotiating Delegation Mohammad Abdul Salam stressed Yemeni Armed Forces’ “legitimate right to defend the country’s sovereignty, independence, and dignity” against Saudi aggression and military movements, while stressing that Sana’a has never closed the door to dialogue or »»»

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has signed an agreement with The View Hospital to offer its umbilical cord blood banking services to expectant families. The partnership expands access to one of Qatar's most advanced cord blood banking programs, giving parents in the count»»»

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Dubai has announced Friday, August 28, an official holiday for government entities to mark the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed, with work resuming on Monday, August 31. The Dubai Government Human Resources Department said the holiday would apply to authorities, departments and institutions affilia»»»

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BEIRUT: Lebanon has received no Israeli response to proposals submitted during the latest round of direct negotiations in Rome, a Lebanese official source said, as Israel expands military roads and defensive positions in areas of southern Lebanon under its control. The source, who is close to the L»»»

RIYADH: Once constrained to the realm of bodybuilders and athletes, protein has now found its place in consumer products across almost every Saudi grocery store. From “high-protein” shakes to chips, cereal, and even donuts, this macronutrient has become a staple in the diets of Saudis seeking healt»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Forsyth County Fire Department (@forsythcountyfd) Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Fire departments in Georgia teamed up to rescue a 1,600-pound horse found trapped on its side in a creek at the back of its owner's property. The Forsyth County Fire Department said on soc»»»

LinkToRide and Carbon Tool transform employees’ daily commutes into a solution for reducing carbon emissions, optimizing ESG reporting, strengthening relationships among colleagues, and supporting NGOs through donations generated by every kilometer traveled. According to the TomTom Traffic Index 20»»»

Electro-Alfa International entered a new chapter in 2026, completing an IPO that was approximately 60 times oversubscribed and marking its debut on the Bucharest Stock Exchange after 35 years of building expertise in the energy industry. For Elena Roșca, Chief Marketing Officer at Electro-Alfa Inte»»»

Damascus, Aug. 11 (SANA) Syrian officials and legal experts said the verdict issued against Atef Najib by the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus represents an important step in the accountability process, stressing the importance of justice, victims’ rights and adherence to legal procedures. Ministe»»»

It's possibly the most important job of any Israeli prime minister: maintain good relations with the United States while pushing back on demands seen as undermining Israel's security. No one has managed the balancing act longer than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving leader»»»

Firefighters in western Libya fought Tuesday to extinguish the remnants of a massive fire caused by a drone strike on an oil facility, and a car bomb killed a senior military officer in the country's east, in the latest attacks in the chaos-stricken North African nation. The drone hit a gasoline ta»»»

DUBAI: Lebanon’s basketball season has just concluded with a thrilling Game Seven between Sagesse and Al-Riyadi, providing a fitting finale to a fiercely competitive campaign and another reminder of the sport’s enduring popularity in the country. For Lebanese basketball great and former Sagesse cap»»»

Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci paid a working visit to Bulgaria on Tuesday. After meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart, Ivan Demerdzhiev, the two held a joint press conference. Demerdzhiev reported that Turkiye will assist Bulgaria in identifying assets acquired through corrupt activiti»»»

RIYADH: The number of foreign contracting companies that have entered the Saudi market has reached 1,648 since the establishment of the Saudi Contractors Authority, while the total number of local and foreign contracting companies registered with the authority has reached 140,000 entities, accordin»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to President of the Republic of Colombia HE Abelardo De La Espriella, over the victims of the earthquake that struck the western part of the country. His Highness wished the injured a speed»»»

Dubai: UAE tax authorities seized 8.45 million non-compliant excise products, including tobacco, energy drinks and sweetened beverages, during the first half of 2026, following more than 103,000 inspections across local markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Fede»»»

Share: U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Iran should be “responsible for the damages and death caused to the people of Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza,” in response to Iran’s insistence that U.S. payment of war reparations is a pre-condition to any resolution of the ongoing hostilities. “I »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the President of the Republic of Colombia HE Abelardo de la Espriella regarding the victims of the earthquake that struck the west of the country, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»

Bulgaria still has not received information from Ukraine about the drone that was shot down near the village of Kardam, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said during a visit to the Yambol region. Bulgarian authorities have also not established whether the drone was carrying explosives. Stoyanov sai»»»

NAIROBI: Doctors Without Borders warned Tuesday that half of all children in displacement sites in southwest Somalia are acutely malnourished, the situation exacerbated by funding cuts and drought. In June UN-backed experts estimated that almost a third of Somalis faced food insecurity, as the coun»»»

The survey shows that nearly one in five CEOs (19%) reported increases of more than 10% in energy costs as a result of global shocks. “In Romania, companies are concerned that energy prices may remain high for longer or fluctuate sharply, driving up production costs, particularly given that ours is»»»