Muscat: A teacher and her three children were killed in a road accident in Oman while returning from Dhofar Governorate, after their vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer and overturned, police said, prompting an outpouring of grief across the country's education community. The Royal Oman Police »»»

The United States said airstrikes on Sunday aimed to "punish" Iran over the first U.S. military deaths since renewed hostilities with the Islamic republic. Iran rapidly announced its own retaliation, saying two U.S. bases in Kuwait were targeted in response to more than a week of intensifying attac»»»

East Rutherford: When Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal line-up against each other in the World Cup final tonight it will mark the closing of an incredible full circle moment that has been two decades in the making. In 2007, a 20-year-old Messi and Yamal, born in July of that year, posed together in a »»»

Damascus, July 19 (SANA) More than 300 Syrian and international companies gathered in Damascus on Saturday for the country’s largest textile exhibition, highlighting efforts by manufacturers and the government to revive an industry that was once a major contributor to Syria‘s economy after years of»»»

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Dubai: There was a time when summer in Dubai meant one thing: escape. Yesterday, it meant making an impossible choice. Do you moonwalk at a Michael Jackson tribute show at Coca-Cola Arena? Or do you drive to Abu Dhabi and lose yourself in Atif Aslam’s soulful ballads at Etihad Arena? That was my fa»»»

US marshals Saturday arrested Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan in Miami on undisclosed charges. British authorities have been pushing for the extradition of the Tate brothers who face 59 charges in the UK including rape, sex trafficking, assault, tax evasion and money laundering. »»»

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Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova insisted that Bulgaria assumed no new obligations by taking part in the July 15 meeting in Kyiv and dismissed claims that the country had signed the so-called Kyiv Declaration. Speaking on Nova TV, she described the document as part of an informal political f»»»

"The last dam has fallen — tyranny is no longer a threat, but a reality," Viktor Orbán, president of Fidesz, wrote on his Facebook page on Saturday in response to Tamás Sulyok signing the seventeenth amendment to the Basic Law, under which the incumbent president's mandate will expire on the day fo»»»

Bulgaria has increasingly turned to foreign workers as businesses struggle to find enough employees, with more than 108,000 citizens from countries outside the European Union gaining access to the labor market over the past three years, Labor and Social Policy Minister Natalia Efremova said. The de»»»

Revolut has unveiled a new promotional savings offer in Hungary, giving newly registered customers access to a 4.25% annual interest rate on their Hungarian forint Instant Access Savings account for six months, regardless of which subscription plan they choose. According to Revb, the promotion, whi»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Lionel Messi has dazzled once again on football’s biggest stage and now stands just one victory away from ending his remarkable World Cup journey in perfect fashion as defending champions Argentina take on European champions Spain in what promises to be a spectacular FIFA World Cup fin»»»

TORONTO: The common saying in the Middle East, “al-qahwa da’wa,” or “coffee is an invitation,” is the premise behind London-based Qahwa Sessions, a daytime social concept that blends the brew, culture and sound. Featuring music, brands, art and, of course, coffee, Qahwa Sessions is a series of pop-»»»

Bulgaria has clearly demonstrated that its foreign policy is fully anchored in the European Union (EU) and NATO, and there should be no doubt about that, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said in an interview with Nova TV on Sunday. At the same time, after 20 years of EU membership, Bulgaria shoul»»»

Arab Finance: The extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of GB Corp approved an amendment to Article (3) of the company's Articles of Association, removing financial leasing from its stated business activities, according to a bourse statement. The leading automotive group affirmed that it does not eng»»»

More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, including around 190 in northern Ontario, with the surge in fires largely attributed to climate change. Thick smoke has created hazardous air quality across parts of Canada and several US states, including Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan and New York»»»

More than 50,000 US military personnel are currently deployed across the Middle East, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday. "More than 50,000 US men and women in uniform are operating across the Middle East. They remain highly vigilant, focused, lethal, and ready," CENTCOM said in a statemen»»»

Dubia: For thousands of Dubai residents, the most challenging part of a public transport journey is often the last few kilometres between a Metro or bus station and their final destination. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is now moving to solve that problem with an ambitious citywide so»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s digital payments ecosystem continued its rapid expansion in May 2026, with the figures released by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) showing robust growth across card payments, bank transfers and instant payment services. The data highlights the country’s accelerating adoption of ca»»»

Newsmax, the US cable news network that describes itself as the country’s fourth-largest cable news channel and is available in more than 100 countries, is preparing to expand its brand into Bulgaria, Mediapool reports. The company has announced that it has reached agreements for further internatio»»»

Confusion erupted after the fifth Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Kyiv on July 15, with claims circulating on social media that Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova had signed the so-called Kyiv Declaration, thereby committing Bulgaria more deeply to support for Ukraine and the Coalition»»»

The European Commission has confirmed it will allow EU industries to continue emitting planet-warming CO₂ gases well into the 2040s. This comes as part of an overhaul of the bloc's Emissions Trading System. For the first time, starting in 2036, the Commission will give industry the option of buying»»»

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s military said on Sunday it was responding to aerial salvos fired by Iran a day after the Gulf state faced barrages from the Islamic republic that struck a power plant and oil facility. “Kuwaiti air defenses are currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks, following»»»

Doha, Qatar: Café Pouchkine at Galeries Lafayette Doha has been named Favorite Café at the FACT Dining Awards Qatar 2026, adding another distinguished accolade to its growing legacy of excellence and reaffirming its status as one of Qatar’s premier café destinations. The award was presented during »»»

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, organised by Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, participated in the opening ceremony of the 18th Holy Quran Memorisation and Recitation Competition in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reaffirming Qatar’s cont»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correpondent in southern Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces swept Hadatha with machine-gun fire on Sunday morning 19-07-2026 08:58»»»

The Hungarian government has announced a major overhaul of environmental and corporate tax rules that is expected to have significant implications for companies from China operating in the country’s fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) industry. Government unveils sweeping reforms affecting battery a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has published a new scholarly book titled “Al-Mawqif: The Characteristics and Caliphate of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq (May Allah Be Pleased with Him)”, offering an in-depth academic study of the life, leadership and unique virtues of the first Caliph o»»»

Dubai: Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2026 during the 62nd Binibining Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night, held Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Soriano, who also won the Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Gown awards during the coronati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WMC-Q) has won a prestigious ASPIRE award in recognition of institutional excellence in the field of technology enhanced learning. The award — called the Certificate of Merit in Technology Enhanced Learning — was given to WCM-Q by the ASPIRE Academy, which»»»

Doha, Qatar: Former Minister of Energy and Industry and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), H E Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, has paid tribute to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary leade»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s air-conditioned outdoor parks have become a preferred destination for residents and visitors during the summer months, offering a comfortable environment for recreation, walking, jogging, and sports despite soaring temperatures. Equipped with fully air-conditioned walking and r»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality significantly expanded protected agriculture in 2025 by supporting the conversion of 654,000 square metres of open farmland into protected farms and distributing 1,864 insect-proof net houses to farmers. The initiatives are aimed at increasing agricultural »»»

Doha: A new study by researchers at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has found that adopting Unesco’s Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) approach could help Qatar better integrate cultural heritage into future urban development, calling for stronger policies, updated legislation and greater communit»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will make his first trip to the White House this week to present a plan to US President Donald Trump on ​how to disarm Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and secure Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon. Aoun, who served as the commander of Lebanon’s US-backed ar»»»

SOKOTO: Maryam Aminu was hardly surprised when the last of her six children was diagnosed with malnutrition in April for a second time. She was barely feeding the 18-month-old regularly, let alone with nutritious foods. Although the family in northwest Nigeria has struggled with economic hardship, »»»

JAKARTA: Five survivors from a passenger boat that sank off eastern Indonesia, including a seven-year-old girl, have been rescued after floating at sea for three days, a rescue official said on Sunday. The vessel, which was carrying more than 70 people, sank on Wednesday as it sailed near Selayar, »»»

KYIV: One person was killed and eight others injured in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv that included ballistic missiles, local authorities said. The attack began at around 1:30 a.m. local time and continued for several hours, with explosions echoing across the capital. The strikes sparked fire»»»

Egypt’s industrial economy is confronting a new frontier of climate risk, with rising temperatures threatening not only worker productivity but also machinery reliability, energy security and investor confidence. Heat stress is already draining productivity and hiking maintenance costs in industrie»»»

Arab Finance: As Egypt works to strengthen food security, boost agricultural exports, and optimize the use of its limited natural resources, the agricultural sector is undergoing a profound transformation. Agriculture remains a cornerstone of the Egyptian economy, contributing approximately 11% to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s logistics and free zones sector continues to strengthen its position as a key pillar of the country’s economic diversification strategy, supported by world-class infrastructure, strategic investment incentives, and an expanding logistics market valued at more than QR7.5bn. Acco»»»

Arab Finance: China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone is negotiating with the Egyptian government to secure an additional 10 square kilometers within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), a move that would nearly double its current area, Senior Marketing Promotions Manager at TED»»»

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Majotaba Khamenei on Saturday vowed to teach the US "unforgettable lessons" in a written message broadcast on state TV. US Central Command reported its first troop deaths due to Iranian fire when two service members were killed and an another missing in an attack on»»»

Kyiv, Ukraine: Russian strikes killed one person and wounded 13 others in Ukraine's capital on Sunday after Kyiv launched a deadly wave of drones that struck e-commerce warehouses in Russia. The latest bombardment highlights a dual challenge for Ukraine in its fifth year of war, facing almost daily»»»

NEW YORK: President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain. But to him, the real victor of soccer’s premier tournament just might be the United States. “It turned out we were a soccer country, and I think it’s going to remain,»»»

Tensions between regional heavyweights Türkiye and Israel are such that some fear it could escalate into armed conflict, with Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean among the most likely theatres for such a scenario. Both sides see each other as a threat, but have so far avoided direct attacks, in par»»»