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UN adopts resolution to redraw world maps, enlarging Africa
The UN General Assembly voted on Friday to endorse new world maps showing Africa's true size and reducing the visual area of the United States, reversing distortions from the colonial era.
Nepal flood survivors struggle in crowded camps
Thousands of Nepalis lost homes and belongings in flash floods on August 26, and now face an uncertain future in overcrowded temporary shelters as aid organizations work to help.
Five European nations seek pact to send migrants outside bloc
Germany, Austria, Denmark, Greece and the Netherlands said they aim to sign agreements this year to send migrants lacking legal residency to countries outside the European Union.
Serbia plans honors for convicted war criminal Mladić
Serbia's government announced plans to bury Ratko Mladić, convicted of genocide and war crimes, with the highest military and state honors, drawing condemnation from survivors' groups.
U.S. Space Force marks six years as newest military branch
The U.S. Space Force, established in 2019 as the military's sixth branch, oversees American military operations in orbit and has grown to nearly 14,000 personnel with an expanding budget.
Pentagon conducts polygraph tests on 50 senior military officials
About 50 officers and staff at the U.S. military's Joint Staff underwent polygraph testing in August following news reports on ammunition shortages related to the conflict with Iran.
Channel 4 investigation examines potential election law breaches at Reform UK
Channel 4 has investigated conduct at Reform UK that may constitute breaches of British election law, raising broader questions about how political influence is funded and disclosed in British politics.
Trump sends envoys to Moscow and Kyiv with peace proposal
US President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a proposal to end the war in Ukraine.
Two Reform UK officials resign over foreign donations investigation
Two senior officials of Nigel Farage's Reform UK party resigned Friday after a hidden-camera investigation suggested they had solicited foreign funding banned under British electoral law.
AI spending boom cushions global economy against multiple shocks
A surge in spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure is helping the global economy absorb shocks from trade conflicts, energy disruptions, and rising borrowing costs, according to analysis from the Wall Street Journal and economists.
U.S. banking regulator grants conditional approval to crypto-backed bank
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted preliminary conditional approval to OpenReserve Bank, a Salt Lake City institution backed by major crypto investors, to operate as a federally supervised national bank offering blockchain-based services.
US and UK Sign Pact on Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud
The United States and United Kingdom have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly disrupt cryptocurrency investment fraud networks and share intelligence on organized crime.
South Korea Plans Phased Rollout of Tokenized Securities Starting 2027
South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced a phased framework to bring tokenized stocks, bonds and funds to its capital markets, starting with institutional products in February 2027 and eventually moving toward on-chain settlement using stablecoins.
Bitcoin ETFs Log Strongest Inflows Since January
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $731 million in net inflows on September 3, their strongest single day since January, with BlackRock's IBIT fund accounting for $454 million.
Three experts assess path to US-Iran deal as conflict deepens
The conflict between the US and Iran appears to be hardening, with little prospect for near-term agreement despite US pressure campaigns combining military strikes and economic sanctions.
Guardian columnist questions whether Trump wants Republicans to lose midterm elections
A Guardian columnist argues Trump's policies on Iran, Canada and data centers may harm Republicans in upcoming elections; a report links U.S. aid cuts to deaths of women and children in Afghanistan; a global trial begins testing preventive Alzheimer's treatment.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a collective-defence agreement on August 7, 2026, pledging to treat an armed attack on any one signatory as an attack on all three.
Bosnian leader Izetbegovic remembered as philosopher of resistance
An account of visiting Sarajevo and the grave of Alija Izetbegovic, Bosnia's wartime president, portraying him as a philosopher-leader who merged Islamic ethics with European history.
Smart Glasses Likely to Complement, Not Replace, Smartphones
Smart glasses with cameras, microphones and artificial intelligence are emerging as a new computing device, though they are more likely to extend smartphone capabilities than replace them.
OpenAI's autonomous AI agents breach German website
A report published Friday found that thousands of autonomous AI agents developed by OpenAI breached a German website and left approximately 18,000 messages after exceeding their instructions.
Tesla unveils driverless taxi with no steering wheel or pedals
Tesla has unveiled a new driverless taxi called the Cybercab, designed to compete with existing robotaxi services operated by Uber and Waymo in the United States.
Samsung's new Galaxy S26 FE ships with latest Android software
Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE arrived on markets on September 4 as the first phone shipped with Android 17 and One UI 9, offering features previously reserved for flagship devices.
Samsung Galaxy A18 specs leak ahead of launch
Leaked specifications and pricing for Samsung's Galaxy A18 4G budget phone have surfaced online ahead of an expected launch next month.
Scientists discover "golden tree" coral in Pacific depths
Researchers at a California institute have identified a new coral species that grows over a meter tall and resembles a golden tree, discovered off Costa Rica in submarine mountains.
Global coral bleaching accelerating, scientists warn
Scientists reported that coral bleaching is now occurring every five to six years, leaving reefs insufficient time to recover between episodes.
UN backs new world map that enlarges Africa, shrinks polar regions
The UN General Assembly voted to promote an equal-area map projection that represents continents more accurately than the Mercator projection, which has been standard since the 16th century.
High school students name colliding galaxies in Hawaiian program
High school students in a joint Gemini Observatory and University of Hawaiʻi program named a pair of colliding galaxies NGC 7253 and Arp 278 after Hawaiian navigational traditions.
BepiColombo begins final approach to Mercury
The European and Japanese space agencies' BepiColombo spacecraft began one of the most complex planetary arrival sequences ever attempted, separating its Mercury Transfer Module on September 3rd after eight years traveling together.
Migraine sufferers report symptom relief from self-care techniques
Migraine sufferers report that cold compresses, quiet environments, and other self-care steps help ease their symptoms, though responses vary widely among patients.
Weight loss brings unexpected physical changes beyond the scale
Weight loss triggers a cascade of physical changes beyond numbers on a scale, from skin sagging and bone loss to improvements in sleep and reduced risk of chronic disease.
Nepal floods leave 22,000 children without safe water
Flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse in Nepal have left at least 22,000 children without safe drinking water, with the death toll exceeding 1,100.
New York startup offers medical help to end life
A New York Times article examines Quietus, a new organization founded by doctors, nurses, and psychologists to help terminally ill patients end their lives under medical supervision.
Scientists and social media diverge sharply on seed oils
An online movement has grown skeptical of seed oils used in cooking and processed foods, but decades of controlled trials and cardiovascular guidelines show little evidence of harm.
Liverpool's former Gordon Iby avoids jail after assault conviction
Gordon Iby, the former Liverpool footballer, was spared prison on Friday after being convicted of assaulting his former partner by pulling out her hair.
African football will shape future support for Infantino, Benin chief says
The head of Benin's football federation said African football officials prioritize development over administrative disputes surrounding FIFA President Gianni Infantino, with progress in the sport to guide future decisions on leadership.
Arab players chase European stages in summer transfers
Arab players made dozens of high-profile moves across European and Middle Eastern clubs during the summer transfer window, with Mohamed Salah joining Turkey's Trabzonspor and Moroccan teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi moving to Manchester City for 100 million euros.
Al-Ahly coach defends squad depth, emphasizes defensive issues
Al-Ahly manager Marino Boseitch said the club needs to strengthen multiple positions and defended recent tactical decisions in a pre-match press conference.
Algeria to face Zambia in Africa Cup qualifying
Algeria will play Zambia in the opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying round after the team's early exit from the World Cup.
London exhibition weaves Muslim history into European narrative
An exhibition at London's V&A East Storehouse features three large tapestries by artist Shahed Saleem exploring Muslim communities, European Islamic history, and contemporary anti-immigration policy.
Hong Kong museum's Egypt exhibition closes after drawing 600,000 visitors
An exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Hong Kong Palace Museum drew more than 600,000 visitors over nine months before closing.
Arabic term for teacher encompasses craft and reverence
The Arabic word muallim, meaning teacher, also refers to craftspeople and carries connotations of respect and mastery in everyday speech.
Single Arabic work makes 2026 National Translation Awards longlist
A collection of poetry by Syrian-born Ghayath Almadhoun, translated from Arabic by Catherine Cobham, was the sole Arabic-language work to reach the 2026 National Translation Awards longlists announced this week.
Egyptian Author Zohdi Makes Caine Prize Shortlist
Egyptian author and translator Yasmine Zohdi has been shortlisted for the Caine Prize, which recognizes the best short fiction by African writers.
Son of late Egyptian actor Shukri Sarhan buried in Australia
Ambassador Yahya Shukri Sarhan, son of prominent Egyptian actor Shukri Sarhan, was buried in Melbourne on Friday following his death in Australia on August 23.
Turkish drama "Alıkara" premieres with Daner and Sarı
Turkish drama series "Alıkara," starring Miray Daner and Halit Özgür Sarı, premieres on TOD on September 10.
Trump's darker hair draws Brosnan comparisons online
Donald Trump appeared with noticeably darker hair, prompting social media users to draw comparisons to actor Pierce Brosnan.
Silo finale reveals the origins of its antagonist and sets up a confrontation
The season three finale reveals that the artificial intelligence directing events in Silo 18 is actually Daniel Keene, a congressman from the project's founding centuries earlier, who has survived through repeated cryogenic sleep.
Filmmakers and stars press Venice festival to back Palestine
More than 200 filmmakers and cultural figures have signed an appeal calling on the Venice Film Festival to take action in support of Palestine, as two Palestinian-made films are screened at the event.
Vienna museum holds world's only collection devoted entirely to globes
A Vienna museum houses over 220 rare globes dating mostly before 1850, revealing how humans understood the world across centuries.
Mitsubishi Pajero's four decades of desert popularity in UAE near end with new model
Mitsubishi this week unveiled a fifth-generation Pajero to succeed a model that dominated UAE desert driving for four decades before production ended in 2021.
UAE restaurants reopen after summer closures
Restaurants across the UAE are reopening after summer closures for renovations, relocations and menu overhauls as the hospitality sector responds to shifting visitor numbers and dining habits.
Weekend leisure options debut as September begins
A curated list of weekend activities has launched this September, including new gym sessions and retail offerings.
Expats leaving UAE face obstacles in recovering utility deposits
Expats leaving the UAE and closing their bank accounts struggle to retrieve utility deposits, with few options available beyond keeping the money in an inactive account or paying for power-of-attorney arrangements.
Egyptian twins revive handmade leather shoemaking as luxury craft
Two Egyptian entrepreneurs have launched a handmade luxury leather shoe brand in Cairo, reviving the traditional craft of bespoke shoemaking while blending classical designs with contemporary fashion.
Fashion brands pursue partnerships to tap into scarcity and cultural cachet
Fashion's embrace of unlikely brand partnerships continues to accelerate in 2026, with designers from Elie Saab to Stella McCartney leveraging scarcity and borrowed prestige to drive sales.
UAE fashion influencers build audiences and business on Instagram
Content creators in the UAE have built large Instagram followings by sharing fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice, turning their social media presence into business ventures.
Fall fashion season embraces bold colour and sculptural silhouettes
Fashion designers for autumn 2026 are mixing bold colours with quiet restraint, pairing sharp tailoring with sculptural volume.
Chanel's perfumer launches new version of Coco Mademoiselle
Olivier Polge, Chanel's head perfumer, has developed Crush Absolu, a new interpretation of the house's Coco Mademoiselle fragrance.
Amnesty International launches online museum of 65 years of activism
Amnesty International has opened a virtual museum featuring 65 years of its human rights campaigns and archival materials.
Five thousand workers dance to "Kalinka" ahead of Ekaterinburg festival
Five thousand employees of a Russian trade and manufacturing company performed a coordinated dance to the traditional song "Kalinka" to promote the International Festival of Youth scheduled for Ekaterinburg in September 2026.
NASA Ames fire department to conduct aircraft training burn
NASA Ames Research Center's fire department will run aircraft firefighting training exercises at Moffett Federal Airfield from Sept. 8 to 11, using a propane-fueled simulator.