North Korea fires two missiles toward the sea of Japan
Seoul: North Korea launched two missiles toward its eastern coast on Sunday, marking its second test in about a week and coming just days after Pyongyang accused the United States of stoking tensions on the Korean Peninsula by participating in a series of military drills. South Korea's Ministry of »»»
Karateka Mustafa wins Qatar’s first medal, Tamer breaks national record in swimming
Tribune News Network Doha Karateka Abdulrahman Mustafa did the nation proud as he picked Qatar’s first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, winning silver in the men’s under-60kg karate competition in Japan on Sunday. Mustafa produced a strong run to reach the final, defeating Uzbekistan’s M»»»
QRCS, Geneva Centre event explores humanitarian diplomacy
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the University of Geneva’s Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies launched on Sunday morning a workshop titled ‘ Health Humanitarian Diplomacy: Reconstructing health systems after war in the Arab World’ . The five-day event serves as a »»»
Asaya at Rosewood Doha charts a more social future for wellness
Tribune News Network DOHA One year after opening its doors at Rosewood Doha, Asaya is marking its first anniversary by returning to the idea at the heart of its creation: that wellbeing is not only personal, but something that is strengthened through community. Since its launch on September 1, 2025»»»
Yes, the Philippines now has a 99-year private-land lease framework: What to know
EXPLAINERNew law (RA 12252), changes game: allows up to 99-year lease for foreigner investors There’s been a very important change in the Philippines. As of today, the Philippines already has a statutory 99-year “leasehold” rule. This is a specific route, legally mandated in 2025, for qualified for»»»
Eastern Europe is pushing NATO toward Russia – and into the line of fire
We have come to regard the countries of Eastern Europe as the most conflict-prone and volatile part of the political landscape surrounding Russia, and there are grounds for this view. Immediate neighbors often have the most difficult relationships because the more points of contact there are, the m»»»
Zelensky’s endgame, Houthi dominance, German decline: RT stories that shaped the week
Zelensky’s state of corruption devours itself READ MORE: Ukraine is running out of money again – and the EU is asking questions In what’s become a recurring moment in Ukraine, another one of Vladimir Zelensky’s top officials fled the country this week amid a metastasizing corruption scandal. Prosec»»»
Fed’s Kashkari: U.S. inflation remains broad-based across economy
Washington, Sept. 20 (SANA) Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari stated Sunday that U.S. inflation remains elevated across multiple economic sectors and is not solely driven by rising energy and oil prices. In remarks reported by Reuters, Kashkari noted that inflation rates r»»»
Qatar emerged stronger, following various challenges: Prime Minister
New York: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar has faced numerous challenges, emerging from each one stronger than before. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Qatar Economic Forum - powered by Bl»»»
Qatar emerged stronger following various challenges: PM
NEW YORK: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar has faced numerous challenges, emerging from each one stronger than before. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Qatar Economic Forum - powered by Bl»»»
New Global Economic Identity Index launched to assess national economic transformation
AMMAN — Strategic consultant Adli Kandah announced on Sunday the launch of the Global Economic Identity Index, a research tool designed to analyze national economies through their structural and productive characteristics rather than relying on traditional performance metrics.Kandah told Jordan New»»»
Jordan's shift to sustainable cooling requires industry, consumer action
AMMAN — Jordan’s transition to sustainable cooling requires investment, technical training and closer cooperation between the government, industry and international partners, according to participants in a dialogue session on the refrigeration and air-conditioning.The session, held recently as part»»»
UAE continues its humanitarian efforts, sends humanitarian aid to Colombia
Food and hygiene supplies arrive as UAE backs Colombia’s recovery The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Colombia announced on Sunday, the arrival in the country of humanitarian aid provided by the UAE in response to the earthquake that struck the national territory on August 10, 2026. Get up»»»
French police arrest two Germans after 'for fun' Louvre stunt in Mona Lisa hall
Two Germans were arrested Saturday after they stuck two paintings on a wall of the hall that hosts the Mona Lisa in Paris's Louvre Museum, police sources said. The two men used sticky tape to stick the two paintings – measuring 30 by 40 cm – in the hall where visitors flock to see L»»»
US arrests 18 suspects in killing of Haitian president
US courts deepen probe into Haiti leader’s killing with new group of defendants Eighteen suspects in the 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moise have been transported to Florida to stand trial, US officials said Sunday. Moise, 53, was gunned down on July 7, 2021, at his private reside»»»
Patrick Clancy to give first TV interview on '60 Minutes' after Lindsay Clancy mistrial
New wife joins Patrick Clancy as he confronts loss, mistrial fallout and public scrutiny The ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy will give his first televised interview to “60 Minutes” on CBS News on Sunday after a jury deadlocked in her trial for killing their three young children. Patrick Clancy is expe»»»
Nine killed, including seven from one family, in horrific two vehicle crash in Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahsa
Father, mother and five children die after two vehicles collide on Al Uqair -Al Uyun road Dubai: Nine people, including a father, mother and their five children, were killed when two vehicles collided on a major road in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, traffic authorities said. The crash occurred o»»»
Flash floods in Keralam: Landslide kills 2, injures 1 critically after shed buried in mud
Workers seeking shelter in shed buried by landslide amid Kerala flash floods Two people died and another was critically injured after a landslide struck Kottakamboor in Vattavada, Idukki, on Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 5pm near a house along the Kadavari route while the victims wer»»»
Europe’s diesel crisis deepens as prices hit record highs – Hungary feels the pressure
Europe’s diesel crisis is putting fresh pressure on drivers, businesses and farmers as disrupted oil supplies push fuel prices higher. France recorded a new diesel price record on Sunday, while European wholesale prices have also surged. Hungary is feeling the effects too, but the government has op»»»
Top US, Chinese economic officials meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit
New York: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began talks Sunday, as they set the stage for possible agreements on trade, AI and other issues before a summit of the countries' top leaders. The talks, which also include President Donald Trump's top trade official J»»»
Suez Canal traffic rises 27% in August as Egypt increases maritime services
Suez Canal traffic increased in August 2026, with 1,358 vessels transiting the waterway carrying a combined net tonnage of 68.3 million tonnes and generating $567.1m in revenues, according to Osama Rabie, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA). Rabie made the remarks during Egypt’s World Mar»»»
Syrian Airlines expands Europe network with new direct flights to Copenhagen and Vienna
New services bring carrier’s direct European destinations to three Dubai: Syrian Airlines is expanding its direct European network with new flights to Copenhagen and Vienna from September 21 and 22 respectively, bringing the carrier’s European destinations to three alongside Amsterdam. Omar Al Hosa»»»
Rising US gas prices fuel voter frustration as Trump defends cost of Iran war
Washington, Sept. 20 (SANA) Rising gasoline prices are putting additional pressure on US households ahead of November’s midterm elections, with voters across the political spectrum expressing concern about higher fuel costs as President Donald Trump defends the economic impact of the war with Iran.»»»
Ed Sheeran calls Gaza war catastrophic after dropping Macklemore over pro-Palestinian comments
English singer Ed Sheeran opened his first show since his opener Macklemore was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. The move sparked controversy and prompted several other support acts to drop out of the tour, publishing statements citing their support for Palestinians. While som»»»
Venus set to dazzle Oman as planet reaches peak brightness on Tuesday evening
Planet will be easily visible to naked eye after sunset, even under city lights Dubai: Venus will put on a spectacular display over Oman on Tuesday evening, September 22, when it reaches peak brightness during its current appearance in the evening sky, shining brightly enough to be easily seen with»»»
AfD threatens fresh blow to Merz: Two German states hold key vote
Two German states are heading to the polls today – in Berlin and the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The far-right AfD party is expected to make further gains after securing a historic win in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks ago, though it has no realistic path to power in Berlin. Sunday's vote is a»»»
Germany’s Merz admits ‘disaster’ in state elections, vows to press ahead with reforms
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday described his CDU party's heavy losses in two regional elections as a "disaster", but vowed to push ahead with a reform drive. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party took first place in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, e»»»
Germany’s Merz calls record-low CDU election results a ‘disaster’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described his Christian Democratic Union’s performance in Sunday’s state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as a “disaster,” after preliminary results showed a historic low for the party. The CDU received just 5.5% of the vote, according to an ARD exit poll, »»»
Kerala CM Satheesan stops convoy, rushes to aid accident victim on road
Accident response, boat race inauguration and sports rewards mark CM’s busy day Ernakulam (Kerala): Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Sunday stopped his vehicle after noticing a young man who had been involved in an accident on Container Road in Ernakulam and came to his rescue. Satheesan immediatel»»»
Thief steals JD5,000 from shop near Amman police station, arrested within hours
Suspect allegedly disabled cameras and cut open steel safe at Al Wehdat shop Dubai: A thief allegedly disabled surveillance cameras, cut open a steel safe and stole JD5,000 from a shop reportedly just 300 metres from a police station in Amman before being tracked down and arrested within hours, Jor»»»
Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash
Madrid: Atletico Madrid edged 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby clash on Sunday to leave Jose Mourinho's side trailing leaders Barcelona by six points. Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half for Los Blancos before Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David's goals earned Diego Simeon»»»
Diwali flight prices soar: Indian travellers and UAE expats face festive airfare surge
Festive flyers hit by steep ticket prices on key work-to-home routes Indian travellers preparing to fly home for Dussehra and Diwali are facing higher airfares, with passengers in India and the UAE raising concerns about the rising cost of festive travel. The increase is being felt on popular domes»»»
‘I’m telling the truth’: Diana’s brother takes on King Charles
Earl Spencer stands by explosive Charles claim and says Harry, Meghan face echoes of Dian Dubai: Princess Diana’s brother has dramatically escalated his public clash with King Charles, insisting he is “telling the truth” about an explosive conversation after Diana’s death and accusing the monarch o»»»
Time to get your jackets out: Cold front to bring a sharp temperature drop to Hungary next week
A cold front will sweep across Hungary on Sunday night, bringing strong winds and a sharp drop in temperatures. Daytime highs will fall to around 20°C for much of next week, while some sheltered areas could see temperatures approach freezing overnight, according to HungaroMet’s forecast released to»»»
Qatar opens medal account at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 as Abdulrahman Moustafa claims kumite silver
NAGOYA: Qatar opened its medal account at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, on Sunday as Abdulrahman Moustafa claimed the silver medal in the men's 60kg kumite event. Moustafa finished second after losing 8-0 to Kuwait's Abdullah Shaaban in the final. The Qatari fighter produced a strong cam»»»
US overreliance on AI contributed to deadly Iran school strike, Bloomberg says
Heavy reliance on AI, staff cuts, and rushed targeting procedures contributed to a US missile strike on an Iranian girls’ school in Minab, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing officials involved in a Pentagon investigation. On February 28, two Tomahawk missiles hit the Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary »»»
Sudan gold mine collapse kills 10, injures 21: survivors
Khartoum: A gold mine collapsed in northern Sudan killing at least 10 people and injuring 21 others, two survivors told AFP on Sunday after overnight rescue efforts. Shafts of the Awny mining area near Sudan's border with Egypt collapsed on Saturday. By Sunday morning "10 bodies had been recovered »»»
UAE autumn starts September 23 as cooler weather and higher rain chances approach
Winter clouds expected from mid October, with rain more likely later in autumn Dubai: Autumn will begin astronomically in the UAE at 4.05am on Wednesday, September 23, ushering in a gradual fall in temperatures and an increased chance of rain as the country moves towards winter. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, »»»
Yemen's Houthis strike Saudi capital Riyadh for the first time
Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia continues to intensify. On Saturday morning, a fire broke out near Riyadh's main airport after Houthis said they launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia. On the ground in Yemen, Houthi rebels are pushing east in their fight against Sa»»»
Why doesn't the US intervene to defend Saudi Arabia against the Houthis?
The US cautioned against a rapidly escalating situation in Yemen after Houthi rebels carried out a missile attack on the Saudi capital. In recent weeks, the Iran backed militants have also seized large portions of Yemeni territory following clashes with Saudi-backed government forces. The US is a v»»»
Houthi attacks and no Western support: What are Saudi Arabia's options ?
The US has warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could rapidly escalate. It comes after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. The Houthis' lightning offensive seized swathes of Yemeni territory in recent weeks and has left »»»
Orbán government took on HUF 5 trillion in extra motorway costs citing Ukraine war, minister says
Hungary’s previous government committed the state to at least HUF 5 trillion in additional motorway concession costs, citing the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine, according to Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy. In a statement published on Sunday, he questioned why taxpayers »»»
IndiGo crew member and single mother dies after car crashes into her vehicle in Mumbai
Single mother to an eight-year-old son, Mistry was travelling home after duty A 34-year-old IndiGo cabin crew member and mother of a eight-year-old child died after a car travelling on the wrong side of the road crashed into the vehicle she was travelling in Mumbai, according to reports. Kainoor Mi»»»
Truck driver dies of fear after vehicle pushed off railway tracks in Egypt's Dakahlia
Residents pushed stranded truck off tracks moments before passenger train arrived Dubai: A truck driver died after suffering a medical emergency as residents raced to push his stranded vehicle off railway tracks moments before an approaching passenger train in Egypt’s northern Dakahlia governorate,»»»
UAE residents’ update: US travel alert, Iran ceasefire terms, Saudi missile interception and flight updates
US issues travel warning as Saudi intercepts missile and Iran hardens Hormuz stance Tensions across the Middle East remained high on Sunday after Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh. The developments prompted a fresh US travel warning, while Iran maintaine»»»
Khatam al-Anbiya Warns US, Regional Allies: Any Aggression Against Iran Will Trigger ‘Sustained, Effective and Painful’ Attacks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli artillery fire on Yohmor al-Shaqif - 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 in South Lebanon: Israeli artillery fire on Yohmor al-Shaqif 20-09-2026 16:06 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar co»»»
At 85, Haryana ex-soldier earns MA after returning to books at 76, now eyes PhD
His grandchildren’s questions reignited his passion for learning, leading him to IGNOU At 85, former soldier Lal Chand Godara has completed his Master’s degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and is now considering pursuing a PhD or a law degree. A resident of Sirsa in Haryana, »»»
Korea Republic reopens military-service alternative for AI talent
Republic of Korea will allow AI researchers to fulfill their military obligations at large corporate laboratories from 2027, reopening a route closed for 14 years. But strict eligibility rules have left companies seeking fewer places, raising questions about the initiative’s reach. Four companies —»»»
Pakistan protests could cost economy Rs120b a day, finance minister warns
Imran Khan’s sister detained for 30 days ahead of PTI’s September 27 nationwide protest Dubai: Protests and sit-ins could cost Pakistan around Rs120 billion every day, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warned on Sunday, describing fresh political disruption as “self-inflicted pain” at a time when»»»