World
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Iran hikes gasoline price for heaviest consumers as war drags on
Tehran: Iran early Tuesday, September 8, introduced a higher price for its heaviest users of gasoline, state media reported, in the latest economic pinch caused by months of war. It’s the second…
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Adidas apologises over Israeli soldier shoe campaign backlash
German sportswear company Adidas has apologised after a one shoe campaign featuring former Israeli soldier Shalev Biton sparked criticism and calls for a boycott. “We recognise that an image used in a…
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Mawlana Hazar Imam to visit India from September 9
Mawlana Hazar Imam Shah Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, will make an official visit to India from September 9 to 15, 2026, at…
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Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi to add Harry Potter lands
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Miral has announced plans to add three new Harry Potter-themed lands to Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, with construction targeted for completion in 2029. The Abu Dhabi Media…
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UK set to ban trade with Israeli settlements in West Bank
The United Kingdom (UK) government is expected to announce a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, September 8, in what could mark a significant shift…
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One attack, many Americas: Why 9/11 grief lands differently
New York: When the planes crashed and the buildings fell on that sunny September morning 25 years ago, the shock waves of dismay and grief went far past the downtown New York…
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Apple’s India hiring points to deeper AI, engineering ambitions
New Delhi: US tech giant Apple is deepening its technology footprint in India, with recent hiring focused on artificial intelligence (AI), data platforms, software engineering, cloud infrastructure, automation, Apple Ads, Siri language…
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Nepal floods: Death toll hits 1,356, nearly 5,000 missing
Kathmandu: The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal surged to 1,356 on Monday, September 7, as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas, authorities said. Rescue teams continued…
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Human urine contributes to melting of glacier near Mount Everest
Kathmandu: Human urine is melting a glacier near Mount Everest in the Himalayan region, according to a new study that has published worrying findings on global climate change. The study in the…
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Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Strait of Hormuz
Iran warned South Korea on Monday, September 7, that any military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz would be regarded as support for US aggression and could have “serious consequences”, as Seoul…
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Homes lost, hungry babies: Nepal’s mothers struggle post floods
Kathmandu: The Nepal floods took away Sharmila Shrestha’s home and separated her from her baby for days. Now, reunited at a crowded shelter, she can do little more than helplessly watch her…
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First time since WW2, German far right AFD almost wins polls
The far-right Alternative for Germany party surged to a resounding victory in a regional election Sunday, but fell a little short of winning a majority in its quest to form the country’s…
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Fireworks explosion kills 10, injures 64 at Mexico festival
Mexico: Pyrotechnic material exploded during the festival for a patron saint in a town in Mexico State, collapsing a wall, killing at least 10 people and injuring another 64, Mexican authorities said.…
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Iran plans to announce ‘exclusion zone’ near Strait of Hormuz
Cairo: The new head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Sunday, September 6, said Tehran plans to announce an “exclusion zone” outside the Strait of Hormuz aimed at vessels it believes…
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Trump’s approval rating falls to lowest level yet in FT poll
US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest level yet, according to a new Financial Times poll, reflecting growing voter dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and the…
