After months of speculation, the Tripoli government’s Ministry of Transport has inadvertently confirmed that the opening date for the newly constructe...

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Torrential rain triggered severe flooding across parts of eastern China, rushing down streets and sweeping away vehicles

Thunderstorm also causes severe flooding and forces flight cancellations at Pearson airport.

More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.

At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.

Iranian media reports two children were among those killed when shrapnel hit a home. Iran then launched missiles and drones at US targets in the Middle East.

The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments:  The spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said that it laid more naval mines south of Strait of Hormuz, dismissing US claims of control over the strategic passage. "The only thing CENTCOM could do in response was rename the Strait using Photoshop. Problem solved! You can just use Photoshop to get the oil tankers through, too!" Ebrahim Zolfaghari said, mocking earlier pictures released by the Trump administration where the waterway was labelled with various claims of belonging to the US.  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday expressed "grave concern" after renewed strikes between the US and Iran, and condemned all attacks against civilians. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said that the UN chief urged Washington and Tehran to "return urgently to diplomacy," adding that a "comprehensive and durable settlement can be achieved only through dialog and negotiations". The Iranian health ministry's spokesperson indicated in his latest update that 18 people were killed in the recent US strikes on the country, while 142 others were left wounded. In a post on X, Hossein Kermanpour said that amongst those killed were two women and a child. Meanwhile, women (61) and children (44) accounted for most of those wounded. US President Donald Trump said Washington was ready to attack Iran again after extensive strikes across the country killed and wounded dozens. "We blew up much more than their radar last night. It was a very heavy attack last night, and we’re prepared to do another one any time we want," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. White House envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with the UAE's national security adviser to discuss the next steps on Iran, according to Axios. Witkoff met with Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed al Nahyan on the Italian island of Sardinia, where they brainstormed the subsequent actions amid the war on Iran and discussed other issues, one source told the website. 

Iran dismisses US claims of control over Hormuz Strait, says it laid more naval mines The spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said that it laid more naval mines south of Strait of Hormuz, dismissing US claims of control over the strategic passage. "During last night's operation, more naval mines were laid along the illicit routes south of the Strait of Hormuz; The only thing CENTCOM could do in response was rename the Strait using Photoshop," Ebrahim Zolfaghari said in a post on X. "Problem solved! You can just use Photoshop to get the oil tankers through, too!" he added, mocking earlier pictures released by the Trump administration where the waterway was labeled with various claims of belonging to the US.  During last night's operation, more naval mines were laid along the illicit routes south of the Strait of Hormuz; The only thing CENTCOM could do in response was rename the Strait using Photoshop. Problem solved! You can just use Photoshop to get the oil tankers through, too! — Ebrahim Zolfaghari ☫ (@Ebrahim_Zolfgri) September 2, 2026

There’s the Premier League and then there’s everyone else. The 20 Premier League sides spent more than €4 billion this summer in the transfer market, setting a new record. Manchester City broke the record for the most spent by a single club in one summer, with more than €500 million spent on new signings.

Kuwait's army said Thursday it was intercepting a missile and drone attack from Iran as Tehran targeted US allies in the Middle East. Iran launched strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region after extensive US bombardment this week of sites across the Islamic republic. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

At LEAP 2026, stc group is showing what digital transformation looks like in practice. As strategic partner for the fifth consecutive year, the region’s leading digital enabler is offering showcases across tourism, sports, logistics and construction that demonstrate how digital capabilities can become part of the operations they support. The opportunity lies in turning technology into something that works across real processes — where people, systems and physical infrastructure come together seamlessly. Making destinations more responsive

Foodics, a leading restaurant operations and financial management platform in the MENA region, unveiled Foodics Black at LEAP, an all-in-one management platform purpose-built for dine-in full-service restaurants with embedded payments, including fine-dining and contemporary casual concepts.

On Wednesday, Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart, president Abdel Fatah el-Sissi, oversaw the signing of a series of deals, including on technology, economic co operation and the digital economy.

At the age of 88, renowned singer Mariam Bagayoko still has the energy to perform traditional Malian songs with a strong stage presence.