RO 200 minimum wage set for Filipino domestic

The new wage floor set at $500 —equivalent to about RO 200—takes effect after a 60-day transition as part of reforms to protect Filipino migrant workers.

Heavy rains trigger floods in Pakistan, leave 7

At least seven people have died after torrential rains battered parts of Pakistan, flooding streets, damaging homes, and causing widespread disruption in several cities, including Pira Ismail Khan, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi.

UAE sends 30 tonnes of medical supplies,

UAE sends 30 tonnes of medical supplies to Chad to help contain cholera outbreak, reaffirming its global humanitarian commitment under President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s leadership.

Russia claims control of two villages in eastern

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced today that its forces have captured two more villages in eastern Ukraine.

Glacier burst and floods devastate Ghizer in

A glacial lake outburst (GLOF) triggered flooding that caused extensive damage, resulting in the formation of an artificial lake.

UAE court overturns death penalty in drug

The UAE’s highest court has overturned three death sentences handed to a drug trafficker, citing procedural flaws, and instead sentenced him to life imprisonment for trafficking large quantities of the amphetamine Captagon.

Kuwait bets big on Vision 2035: $32 bln

Officials estimate the megaprojects will deliver USD3.26 billion in annual revenue by 2030, while reducing government spending by as much as 30% through public–private partnerships.

Trump to take “important decision” in

Trump said that his decision is dependent on what happens in the next two weeks and pushed for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky.

Chinese toy giant Pop Mart to launch new mini

China’s pop-toy giant Pop Mart is launching a new Labubu mini blind-box collection on August 28, after reporting a stunning 400% surge in profits and revenues topping $4 bln in the first half of 2025. The launch has already sparked a frenzy among collectors online.

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Citing officials familiar with the matter, Newswire reported that the former Sri Lankan president was arrested after appearing before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Colombo.

UN warns Gaza hunger crisis reaching breaking

The United Nations and aid agencies have sounded the alarm over Gaza’s worsening hunger crisis, warning that dwindling supplies of fortified milk and therapeutic foods are putting thousands of children at risk of starvation.

Europe to reduce tariffs to zero, we continue

Speaking about the trade deal, Novarro said that the EU has agreed to reduce "all their tariffs" to zero, while US continue their global tariff to fight the trade deficit at 15 per cent.