Ancient Egyptian goddess, mother of Horus, worshipped across the Greco-Roman world.
Muhammad Sheikhi has been sentenced at Stirling Sheriff Court after being found guilty of two sexual assaults on young women. The 23-year-old, who arrived in the UK by boat, received a four-year sentence backdated to December 2025 and remains on the sex offenders register for 10 years.
Jessica Bowie has been arrested in Albany after an FBI counterterrorism operation foiled her plan to bomb the New York State Capitol using an inert explosive in a DoorDash bag. She has pledged allegiance to ISIS and is under heavy investigation for radicalization online.
Federal prosecutors have charged Jessica Bowie, 35, with attempting to provide material support to a designated terrorist organisation after she told an FBI informant she planned to bomb the New York State Capitol, kill senators and flee to Syria. Bowie has been accused of conducting reconnaissance, buying bomb materials and discussing disguises with undercover operatives before her arrest on Aug. 19.
The Syrian Democratic Forces have dissolved as an independent unit and merged into the Syrian army following a January deal with Damascus. The move ends a decade of de facto autonomy in the northeast and positions the country for a new chapter of peace and reconstruction.
Iraq and France are pushing for diversified export routes to secure energy supplies as the Middle East crisis worsens. Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi has met European leaders in Paris and Berlin to discuss expanding export corridors, with TotalEnergies signaling greater investment and a roadmap for defence and energy collaboration.
The US-led coalition has formally concluded its combat and operational presence in Iraq, winding down to an advisory role. Iraqi forces and the Kurdish Peshmerga are expected to lead security efforts, with the government emphasising sovereignty while pro-Iran factions press for disarmament and continued influence.
The United States-led coalition has completed its orderly withdrawal from Erbil, handing security responsibilities to Iraqi forces and the Kurdish Peshmerga. Iraq aims to preserve sovereignty amid Iran-aligned pressure and regional volatility. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is pushing to place weapons under state control while diversifying the economy to reduce external influence.
The UK faces intensified hybrid threats from Russia and allied states. MI5 and defence officials have warned that disruptions to energy, transport and essential services could escalate. Ministers are being urged to boost resilience and defence spending as leaders debate how to fund protections.
Three ballistic missiles strike al-Alam camp in Shabwa, Yemen, killing more than 50 recruits and wounding over 200. The attack, claimed by Yemen's Houthi movement, has sparked regional tension as government forces pledge a firm response.
Gunmen attacked a Greek Orthodox church in Hamoud, Karak, during a funeral, killing eight or nine people and injuring dozens. Jordanian authorities describe the attack as extremist terrorism. The government has ordered security forces to pursue attackers as national mourning is observed and communities pledge unity across Muslims and Christians.
Shelling along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier has damaged shops in South Waziristan. Islamabad says border forces are responding heavily, while Kabul has not commented. The clash follows Pakistan’s calls for Kabul to act against militants allegedly using Afghan soil to attack Pakistan. Officials say Pakistan will not tolerate sovereignty violations as violence surges linked to TTP and BLA networks.
France-bound IS suspects transferred from Syria are being tried in Iraq. A number have been handed life sentences while others receive long terms; several cases involve young defendants. Trials highlight ongoing Iraqi efforts to prosecute foreign fighters linked to the ISIS caliphate decades after its rise.
Arab News and Al Jazeera report a thaw in Turkish, Iraqi and Syrian relations. Erdogan plans a Syria visit; Iraq-Syria dialogue focuses on security, energy and trade. Damascus and Baghdad are reviving energy links and coordinating on regional stability.
Syria’s General Intelligence Service says it has foiled a plot by a Hezbollah-linked cell to attack the Homs refinery, with two members arrested and explosives seized. Hezbollah denies involvement and says it has no presence in Syria. The incident follows a string of attacks on Syria’s energy infrastructure and comes as Damascus tightens security around strategic facilities.