UAE "Slaps" Netanyahu: Washington Refused to Intervene as Abu Dhabi Ignored Dozens of Calls From His Office Seeking a Denial of the Bin Zayed Call
Western sources tell El Medio Oriente that Abu Dhabi rebuffed pressure from the Israeli premier's office to deny the call in which Bin Zayed warned, days before October 7, that Hamas was preparing a "major operation" from Gaza
UAE Statement Rattles Israel's Political Scene — Hebrew Media Call It a Harsh Blow to Netanyahu
US military carries out fresh attacks on Iran as Russia pledges to maintain trade ties
Algerian diplomat accuses former Tunisian president of promoting Moroccan narrative
Latin America
Venezuela activates emergency system in Caracas after severe flooding
Venezuelan authorities activated the Civil Protection system on Saturday following heavy rainfall that caused extensive damage and flooding in Caracas and Miranda state.
7.4 earthquake triggers health crisis in Pereira
Voluntad Popular reactivates structure in Maturín and backs electoral route
Negotiations between Chavists and opposition advance under US mediation
Middle East
Iran rejects US sanctions as it pursues new regional security deals
Iran rejected on Saturday US plans to announce new economic sanctions and indicated it is in negotiations with neighbouring countries over new regional security arrangements.
US urges allies and China to join economic pressure campaign against Iran
Arab World
Vegetable prices rise in Minia markets
Minia markets reported price increases on several vegetables on Friday, 21 August 2026.
EU to increase funding to Morocco to strengthen border controls following Ceuta crisis
The European Union is negotiating a partnership agreement with Morocco that would include increased funding to strengthen border controls following the migration crisis in Ceuta in July.
25 drug traffickers arrested in 10.4 million pill operation
Algerian authorities announced the arrest of 25 drug traffickers after seizing 10.4 million psychotropic tablets in an operation that lasted more than seven months.
Business
Labor unions organize behind clean energy jobs despite Trump opposition
Labor leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's efforts to slow the clean energy transition and dismantle gains they secured under Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act.
Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs against the United States from 8 September
Canada and US escalate tariff tensions
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Fashion
Zoë Kravitz's casual New York look highlighted by roomy Saint Laurent bag
Actress Zoë Kravitz was spotted in New York wearing a simple summer outfit completed by a black leather Saint Laurent bag.
Tana Rivera proves you don't need a classic dress to look good at the bullfight
Tana Rivera attended a bullfight in a white outfit complemented by an embroidered denim waistcoat, demonstrating a modern alternative to the traditional dress code for the event.
Sara Carbonero rocks boho chic jumpsuit and Birkenstock-style sandals on Galápagos holiday
Journalist Sara Carbonero sports a boho chic outfit during her holiday on the Galápagos Islands, pairing a grey jumpsuit with Birkenstock-style sandals.
Sienna Miller Reaffirms That Seventies Bohemian Denim Remains Most Flattering
Sienna Miller reaffirmed her position as a boho chic style icon by wearing seventies denim to the premiere of a theatrical production in London.