Archive: August 21, 2025
State Department sacks press officer over Israel and Gaza messaging
What’s driving new generation of Arab musicians to greatness?
Hamas's amendment to truce deal and Iran says it is 'stronger' than before Israel war
The surprisingly political history of pockets in women's clothing
Preserving Arabic is key, and it should start in the classroom
How Middle East’s refining revolution is creating a pricing conundrum
Omani designer goes viral for hyper-realistic video game set in 1900s Gulf
Harry Kane's plea, Erik ten Hag's rebuild and Dortmund bank on Jobe: Bundesliga season preview
Syria’s Druze fighters reshape frontlines in face of intensifying pressure
Minor earthquake hits Oman-UAE border region
Al Shara approves temporary electoral law ahead of Syrian parliament vote
The US has China surrounded with bases, yet it is still fixated on 'deterrence'
Syrian authorities ease roadblocks near Sweida ahead of possible reopening of Damascus road
Rio Ferdinand on decision to move to Dubai, Man United's prospects and the pros and cons of social media
US Open: Doubles specialists Errani and Vavassori prove too smart for Swiatek and Ruud's star power
Iran's 'meek' reformists are getting bolder, but drawing fire from all sides in the process
UAE weather: Dust alert issued across country with rain expected on Thursday and Friday
UAE school pupils look to the future with strong GCSE results
How to remove black points from your driving licence on Accident-Free Day
Manus on Markets: Burning Man of banking begins – here's what to expect
Syria seizes 60kg of cannabis after thwarting smugglers on Lebanese border
German Holocaust memorial allowed to bar people wearing keffiyeh
Google doubles down on AI with launch of Pixel 10 smartphones
Saudi Arabia takes command of multinational maritime force at time of heightened tension
Saudi Arabia leads Arab diplomacy as Gaza ceasefire talks stall
Saudi Arabia launches new digital service for international Umrah pilgrims
Iran launches first major naval drill since 12-day war with Israel
Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan makes his Bollywood debut – here’s what to know
Nord Stream attack suspect arrested in Italy
Stars line up for Ramadan TV 2026 including Taim Hassan, Nadine Njeim, Mai Omar and Cyrine Abdelnour
Gaza basketball player killed by Israel while seeking medicine for his daughter
Chasing waterfalls and picture-perfect beaches in bountiful Bohol
Abu Dhabi Police seize more than 300kg of crystal meth in major bust
Gaza city assault is a pressure tactic with devastating results, warn ex-Israeli officials
Israeli citizen released from Lebanon after a year in detention
Lebanese officials announce start of disarming Palestinian camps
Bus crash reminds us that the deadliest thing you can do in Afghanistan is get into a vehicle
Starlink power cuts reveal vulnerabilities of space-based internet systems
Scientists in new space race to beam solar power back to Earth
UK targets family fortune of Iranian leader's ally with sanctions
How Palestine Action prepares activists for protests against Gaza war
US intelligence director orders $700m in budget cuts
Lebanon needs IMF for fiscal 'discipline' rather than $3bn loan, Carlos Ghosn says
Quartz sphinx among antiquities pulled from the Mediterranean Sea off Egypt
Turkish power barge arrives off Iraq to ease electricity crisis
Best Photos of August 21: From Hungary's national day to the Northern Lights in Canada
Sweida governance shift sparks Druze ‘separatist’ accusations, warns UN envoy
UK summons Israel's Tzipi Hotovely for rebuke on settlements plan
Israel threatens to retake Gaza with or without Hamas ceasefire
New York appeals court throws out $464m civil fraud penalty against Donald Trump
Cartoon for August 22, 2025
Trump to increase scrutiny of 55 million visa holders in search for breaches
Trump ally Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as US attorney, judge says