Child dies of wounds from Israeli cluster bomb explosion in Haboush
A Lebanese boy succumbed to his wounds after an unexploded Israeli ordnance detonated in the southern village of Haboush, the National News Agency said. Mohammad Ali Ibrahim, whose father Ali Ibrahim was previously killed in an Israeli attack on southern Lebanon, was injured on Monday alongside ano»»»
UAE launches road safety campaign for school journeys
School bus drivers must inspect their vehicles daily and stop only in safe locations Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior, through the Federal Traffic Council, has launched its fourth quarterly campaign of 2026 under the slogan “Safe Road for Our Students” to promote road safety during students’ jou»»»
Trump-Kim summit possible ‘at any time,’ Seoul spy agency says - UPI.com
A summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is possible “at any time,” Seoul’s spy agency told lawmakers Tuesday. In this June 2019 photo, Trump and Kim shake hands at the DMZ during a brief meeting. File White House Pool Photo by Shealah Craighead/UPI | License»»»
Japan arrests man twice for hamster massacres
Tokyo: Police in Japan said Tuesday they had arrested a man over the killing of 30 hamsters at a hotel, weeks after he was detained for stomping to death 20 others. The 36-year-old high school staffer in the northern region of Iwate teamed up with two different women at a short-stay lodging meant f»»»
US-Iran violence: What UAE residents need to know today (Sept. 1)
UAE intercepts Iranian drone as Hormuz tensions threaten oil and flights Security risks around Hormuz remain amid the renewed flareup of military exchanges between the US and Iran. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency reported early on Tuesday that a tanker was hit by three unidentified »»»
Continue the Change National Council to Decide on Presidential Election on September 12, Party Leader Vassilev Says
The National Council of Continue the Change will meet on September 12 and make a decision regarding the presidential election, party leader Assen Vassilev said in a Facebook post. Vassilev's statement came after Andrey Gurov and Georgi Kandev officially announced that they will run in the president»»»
Venus and Spica to appear close together in Qatar’s evening sky
Doha, Qatar: Skywatchers and residents of Qatar will observe a close celestial encounter between the planet Venus and the bright star Spica this evening, Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The Qatar Calendar House, in a social media post, stated that Venus will appear at an angular distance of 1.2 degrees»»»
Russia kills 12 in missile, drone attack on Kyiv, surrounding region - UPI.com
Ukrainian officials said Tuesday that 12 people in Kyiv and the Kyiv Oblast were killed in Russia's overnight attack. File Photo by Office of the President of Ukraine/UPI. | License Photo Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Russia launched a drone and ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and the surrounding oblast overni»»»
Hungarian man beats and tortures partner, forcing her to dig her own grave
A 49-year-old man allegedly beat, threatened and tortured his partner before forcing her into a forest to dig what was intended to be her own grave. He is now facing charges that could carry up to 12 years in prison. Woman allegedly forced to dig her own grave Prosecutors in Győr have charged a 49-»»»
Former Caretaker PM Andrey Gurov and Former Interior Ministry Secretary General Georgi Kandev Enter Presidential Race
Former caretaker prime minister Andrey Gurov (February 19-May 8, 2026) and former acting Secretary General of the Interior Ministry Georgi Kandev (February 27-June 8, 2026) announced that they will run in the October 25 presidential election. The two announced their candidacies for president and vi»»»
Iran Developing New Air Defense Systems with No Equivalent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Developing New Air Defense Systems with No Equivalent 01-09-2026 11:15 AM Iranian missile after being launhed by IRGC (image from arch»»»
Military Aircraft Land at Sofia Airport, Defence Minister Urges Calm
After two military aircraft landed at Sofia Airport, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov urged people to remain calm. He told the media on Tuesday that the aircraft have diplomatic clearance, which is issued as a blanket authorization at the end of each year to all allied countries. They are permitte»»»
Tariffs spat: Carney bets Canada can defy Trump
TradeCanadaTariffs spat: Carney bets Canada can defy TrumpNik MartinCanada is facing new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade clash turns into a fight over economic sovereignty. https://p.dw.com/p/»»»
New US missile has left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says
It has been touted by the manufacturer as the ballistic missile of the future: lethal, long-range and pinpoint. Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike Missile has the U.S. military investing billions to update its arsenal. But a close look at what is believed to be its first use in combat — on the firs»»»
Oil prices rise and stocks waver as Middle East violence flares, adding to uncertainty
Oil prices climbed further and Asian shares were mixed Tuesday as recurring violence in the Iran war after more than a month with no significant fighting heightened uncertainty over the future of the conflict. Shares in online fast-fashion retailer Shein fell as much as 10% after they began trading»»»
When is Ramadan 2027? The expected date, moon sighting and Eid explained
The lunar calendar moves Ramadan about 11 days earlier each year Dubai: Ramadan never falls on the same date twice. Unlike Christmas or New Year's Day, the holy month follows the Islamic lunar calendar rather than the Gregorian one, moving about 10 to 11 days earlier each year. That means Muslims e»»»
Indonesia raises alert level after Mount Sinabung eruption
Jakarta, Indonesia: Mount Sinabung in Indonesia erupted on Monday, sending a dense column of black ash about 3,500 meters above its summit and prompting authorities to raise the volcano's alert level as they warned that a larger eruption was possible. There were no immediate reports of casualties, »»»
Former Caretaker PM Andrey Gurov and Former Interior Ministry Chief Secretary Georgi Kandev Enter Presidential Race
Former caretaker prime minister Andrey Gurov (February 19-May 8, 2026) and former acting Chief Secretary of the Interior Ministry Georgi Kandev (February 27-June 8, 2026) announced that they will run in the October 25 presidential election. The two announced their candidacies for president and vice»»»
Iran president offers US olive branch before Putin meeting
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to match any U.S. move to return to a June deal aimed at ending their war, as he prepares to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at a regional summit. The two allies were due to hold talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organizat»»»
UAE car rentals surge as drivers rethink car ownership, adopt ‘wait-and-watch’ approach
Monthly rentals gain ground as residents seek flexibility amid higher ownership costs Dubai: A growing number of UAE residents are turning to monthly and flexible car rentals instead of committing to buying or financing a vehicle. Leasing companies Gulf News spoke with are reporting stronger demand»»»
IndiGo Goa-Delhi flight turns back after engine issue, all 229 passengers safe
IndiGo reiterated that the safety of passengers, crew and aircraft remained top priority Panaji, Goa, India: IndiGo flight 6E 2102 operating from Goa to Delhi returned to Manohar International Airport at Mopa shortly after takeoff on Tuesday morning following a reported technical issue, with all 22»»»
Yamal, Raphinha bag braces as Barcelona rout Rayo
Barcelona: Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday to continue their perfect start to the campaign. Sergio Camello netted a brace for the visitors at Camp Nou but Hansi Flick's Barca managed to record a third win from t»»»
Trade: Survey:Eight in ten Romanians prefer to buy discounted designer clothing
Over half of Romanian buyers of fashion items (57%) in urban areas buy less often, but eight in ten opt for discounted quality designer clothing, according to the findings of a survey released on last Tuesday.According to data centralised by Reveal Marketing Research, for 44% of respondents, qualit»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone activity over Baalbek and surrounding area in eastern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone activity over Baalbek and surrounding area in eastern Lebanon 01-09-2026 10:22 AM Latest News »»»
Scientists just created a tiny version of the Big Bang — Here's what happened
Oxygen and neon crashes show small particles can mimic Big Bang conditions Dubai: Scientists in Europe have successfully created a tiny “Big Bang” by smashing lightweight atomic nuclei together, replicating conditions that existed in the early Universe. Researchers from the Niels Bohr Institute at »»»
Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
Las Vegas, USA: Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur. Thirty years after the rap legend's death, the jury found Davis, 63, guilty of murder after just a few hours of deliberat»»»
Swalih Valanchery: Kerala YouTuber who turned life’s challenges into hope, dies at 37
Swalih lived with significant mobility challenges, including paralysis below the waist Popular Malayalam YouTuber and content creator Swalih Valanchery, who won the hearts of thousands with his courage and determination in the face of severe physical challenges, has died at the age of 37. His death»»»
Japan to relax overtime regulation under workaholic PM
Tokyo: Japan will ease overtime regulation starting Tuesday in a move meant to help spur economic growth but criticised as a relapse into the country's ingrained workaholic culture. The move comes after the government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi -- a self-proclaimed workaholic -- adopted a»»»
World leaders need to see rising oceans in Pacific: UN official
KOROR: Leaders from the world's top economies should stand on a Pacific atoll to see the reality of record sea level rise, a top UN official said in Palau on Monday. Noting last week's deadly floods in Nepal, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said rising seas in the Pacific wer»»»
‘Massive’ Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 8
KYIV: A “massive” Russian attack killed at least eight people in Kyiv overnight, including seven at a railways depot, officials said Tuesday, as Moscow pressed its air campaign on the Ukrainian capital and surrounding areas. The strikes came as children were set to return to school after summer hol»»»
Number of key documents signed at SCO Summit in Bishkek - | 24.KG
A number of important documents were adopted at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek, including the Protocol on Amendments and Additions to the SCO Charter and the Regulation on the Universal Center, President Sadyr Japarov said as he announced the conclusion of the meeting of th»»»
On This Day, Sept. 1: 340 killed in Beslan, Russia, hostage situation - UPI.com
On Sept. 1, 2004, a group of Chechen separatists took more than 1,000 people hostage at a school in Beslan, Russia, ultimately killing nearly 340 people, including children. 1 of 3 | Russian soldiers give first aid to a former hostage after special forces enter her school in Beslan, North Ossetia, »»»
MEP Muresan: Grindeanu's priority list - a populist agenda; PSD unreliable after a decade of unmet promises
Liberal MEP Siegfried Muresan said Monday that the priorities presented by Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu for the next two years amount to a "populist agenda". He argued that the Social Democrats no longer have credibility to make promises in areas such as agriculture, labour,»»»
California lawmakers pass bill allowing people to identify their Jewish ancestry on state forms
SACRAMENTO, California: California would allow Jews to voluntarily identify their Jewish heritage on state forms under a bill the state Legislature passed Monday. The bill, which lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, would require state agencies that collect demographic information to add “Je»»»
Iran president says Tehran would ‘immediately’ reciprocate if US returns to June deal
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday that Tehran would "immediately" reciprocate if the United States returned to a June deal aimed at ending their war. "I state explicitly that if the United States returns to its commitments under the aforementioned memorandum of un»»»
Qatar beaten by Japan at FIBA Asia Qualifiers
Doha, Qatar: Qatar suffered a heavy 123-70 defeat to Japan in the fourth window of the second stage of the FIBA Asia Qualifiers for the 2027 Basketball World Cup at Toyota Arena Tokyo yesterday. Japan dominated the opening quarter 29-11 before Qatar produced a better second period, narrowly losing »»»
Qatar crowned Asian U19 handball champions
Doha, Qatar: Qatar clinched the U19 Asian Men’s Youth Handball Championship after defeating Bahrain 28-24 in the final in Amman, Jordan, yesterday. Qatar dominated from the outset, taking a 16-10 lead into half-time before maintaining control in the second half to secure the continental title with »»»
Azerbaijan's banks grow credit 15 times faster than the economy
Azerbaijan's banks are expanding credit more than 15 times faster than the economy they lend into, with profits up a quarter and a bad-loan surge abruptly stalling. Sector assets reached AZN61.0bn ($35.9bn) as of August 1, up 9.5% year on year, with net loans to customers of AZN30.1bn ($17.7bn) on »»»
Qatar Cup semis: Al Sadd target final with Al Gharafa win; Al Rayyan meet Al Shamal
Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Al Sadd will begin their Qatar Cup title defence against Al Gharafa today as the four-team tournament gets underway with the semi-finals. Al Sadd face Al Gharafa at Khalifa International Stadium at 5pm, while Al Rayyan take on Al Shamal at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium a»»»
Is UAE summer heat over? Weather starts cooling today as autumn brings falling temperatures
September marks the start of a sustained cooling trend that will continue into autumn Dubai: The UAE entered meteorological autumn on Tuesday, marking the end of the summer season under the climate calendar and the beginning of a gradual decline in temperatures over the coming months. Ibrahim Al Ja»»»
Gas “terrorism” against Hungary, Serbia: group of suspects
Seven people are under investigation in connection with an organised group suspected of procuring and storing explosives, explosive devices and drones in Serbia before sending them to predetermined locations in European Union countries. The group is also believed to have planted explosives near gas»»»
Benefactor wills one-third of estate to support sustainable endowments
Doha, Qatar: A Qatari benefactor has registered a new charitable will dedicating one-third of her estate to the Waqf Fund for Righteousness and Piety, with the proceeds designated to support the “Waqf Al-Wuqoof” initiative, the General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic »»»
'Massive' Russian attack on Kyiv, surrounding areas kills 4
Missile and drone barrage hits capital as children prepare to return to school A "massive" Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and its surrounding areas killed at least four people and wounded more than a dozen others, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday. The strikes came as children were set to »»»
More than 1,000 dead from catastrophic Nepal-China floods
Emergency crews have been using helicopters and other aircraft to reach stranded areas Kathmandu, Nepal: The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China passed 1,000 on Tuesday, authorities said, as rescue teams worked to reach communities cut off by the disaster. Nepal's disaster agen»»»
Duane “Keffe D” Davis found guilty in Tupac Shakur murder
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was found guilty Monday of orchestrating the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, becoming the first person convicted in the decades-old case. The 63-year-old faces a possible life sentence after a Las Vegas jury deliberated for less than three hours. A jury found Duane “Keff»»»
From Doha to Paris: Class of 2026 celebrates a journey of learning and leadership
Doha, Qatar: On the eve of this summer’s HEC Paris Commencement Ceremony, more than 144 graduates and their families from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) gathered in Paris for the fourth HEC Paris, Doha Graduation Reception, celebrating the achievements, leadership and transformative jour»»»
Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least seven
A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed at least seven people and wounded more than a dozen overnight, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, as children prepared to return to school amid heightened fears of further strikes. A "massive" Russian missile and dr»»»
Rs 4 crore Ayodhya's Ram Mandir donation cheque bounces — here’s what happened
The unusual case comes against the backdrop of the massive donations received by the trust Dubai: A Rs 4 crore cheque donated to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for staff facilities at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple has bounced after the bank found that the issuing account had only Rs 3. The ch»»»
Fast-fashion giant Shein tumbles in Hong Kong debut
Regulatory setbacks and new tariffs cloud outlook for fast-fashion titan Fast-fashion retailer Shein fell more than 9% on its long-awaited Hong Kong trading debut Tuesday, having raised US$1.7 billion in a high-profile initial public offering (IPO) after its plans to list in New York and London fai»»»
Reyada launches junior care for back-to-school
Doha, Qatar: Reyada Medical Centre has launched Reyada Junior Care, a dedicated Back-to-School initiative aimed at supporting the health and well-being of children as they return to their regular school routines after the summer break. The initiative running from September 27 August to 30, has been»»»