JEDDAH — Red alerts for heavy rain and flash floods have been issued for parts of Asir on Tuesday, as the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts rainfall could continue across affected areas through the end of next week. Red alerts for heavy rain cover Al-Namas, Al-Majardah and Rijal Almaa in Asir. The NCM also said moderate to heavy thunderstorms that could lead to flash floods, accompanied by hail, are expected over parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah. Meanwhile an orange alert for moderate rain has been issued for Al-Ardiyat in the Makkah region and yellow alerts for light…
Author: Editorial Team
The world has James Bond. It has Ethan Hunt. Now, South Asia’s legendary detective is stepping into the global spotlight. IJ: The Secret Parchment brings Ishtiaq Ahmed’s iconic Inspector Jamshed to life in a sweeping UAE-filmed thriller where ancient secrets, deadly conspiracies and a race against time collide. Fans of action-packed franchises such as James Bond 007 and Mission Impossible may have a new title to add to their watchlists. But unlike its Hollywood counterparts, IJ: The Secret Parchment draws from South Asia’s rich literary heritage, adapting one of Pakistani fiction’s most enduring detectives for a global audience. Released on…
BEIJING, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — China on Tuesday successfully launched the PALLAS-1 Y1 carrier rocket into space from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China. The rocket blasted off at 10:00 am (Beijing Time) and performed normally throughout the flight, sending its payload into the designated orbit. All test objectives were met, and the mission was a complete success. The mission marked the maiden flight of PALLAS-1, a medium-sized, two-stage liquid carrier rocket. Source: Emirates News Agency
BRUSSELS, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — Europe is on track for a record year in wind power installations after adding 8.8 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in the first half of 2026, up 30 percent from the same period in 2025, according to WindEurope. The new turbines can generate enough electricity to power around 7 million European households and replace fossil fuel imports equivalent to 25 liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers a year. Germany led the expansion, accounting for 3.4 GW, or around 40 percent of the new capacity. More than 500 wind turbines were commissioned in the country, including…
BUENOS AIRES, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026 FIA American Congress opened in Buenos Aires on Monday, bringing together representatives from 32 FIA Member Clubs across North, Central and South America and the Caribbean to discuss the future of mobility and motor sport. The President of Argentina Javier Milei, and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem officially opened the three-day congress, hosted by the Automóvil Club Argentino (ACA). Ahead of the opening, Ben Sulayem met with President Milei to discuss opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the FIA and Argentina in mobility and motorsport. They also discussed Argentina’s ambitions to further…
NEW YORK — A woman was shot dead by New York police on Monday after she stabbed two people in Times Square. A second victim remains hospitalized in stable condition, officials told a press conference.. The alleged attacker, identified by the police as 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros of Queens, was shot by police after officers confronted her following the stabbings in West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue. Jessica Tisch, the New York City police commissioner, described the stabbings as “random and unprovoked” acts carried out by a woman with previous mental health problems. The suspect wielded two knives as she approached…
Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to Saudi Arabia at LEAP 2026, outlining a clear value proposition to drive industry value through full-stack AI capabilities, establishing a sustainable foundation for the Kingdom’s long-term AI development, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Saudi Arabia’s ICT market has reached US$53 billion, growing 89.5% since 2017. The digital economy now contributes 16% of GDP, while 5G coverage has reached 86%, positioning the Kingdom to move from a strong digital foundation toward the next stage of AI-driven growth. This transition requires more than AI applications — it calls for full-stack capabilities spanning connectivity, compute, cloud, and…
WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to continue construction of a massive new ballroom at the White House at a cost of $400 million, rejecting a challenge from a preservation group that was seeking to indefinitely halt the controversial project. In the 5-4 ruling, with Chief Justice John Roberts and the court’s three liberals dissenting, the justices granted the Trump administration’s emergency request, blocking lower court rulings that would have halted construction of an above-ground portion of the project. In its unsigned, eight-page decision, the conservative majority concluded that the National…
SEOUL, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s exports surged 68.7 percent in August from a year earlier, buoyed by strong semiconductor shipments, data showed Tuesday. Outbound shipments came to US$98.25 billion in August, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing data from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. Imports climbed 22.6 percent on-year to $63.51 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $34.75 billion. By sector, semiconductor exports, a key pillar of Asia’s fourth-largest economy, soared 209 percent during the period to $46.65 billion, as major technology companies known as hyperscalers stepped up spending on artificial intelligence (AI)…
KATHMANDU — The families of more than 600 workers believed to be trapped in a vast network of tunnels along Nepal’s Trishuli River are clinging to hope that their loved ones can be found alive, as rescuers raced to reach them at hydropower sites that were buried in mud by catastrophic flooding. Rescuers used explosives to blast into the hillside before pumping air into the Trishuli-3A site – fearing a critical window to reach survivors is closing. The combined deaths from the flood disaster in Nepal and China surpassed 950, with more than 4,400 people missing. A private-sector association representing…