Man hurled 50 feet into air as India storms kill 111
A 50-year-old e-rickshaw driver was lifted nearly 50 feet into the air and flung across a field by violent storm winds in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district, in a dramatic incident that captured the force of the deadly weather system that has killed at least 111 people across the state. Mohammed Nan»»»
Film Commission Raises Film Incentives to 60% to Support Film Production in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Film Commission has announced the updated cash rebate program as part of efforts to support the growth of the Kingdom’s film production sector, attract high-quality projects, and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a global destination for filmmaking. The update includes raising incenti»»»
German sports car maker Porsche to cut 500 jobs
FRANKFURT, Germany — Porsche said Friday it will close three subsidiaries, including an EV battery developer, with the loss of more than 500 jobs, in the latest sign of strains for the German luxury auto manufacturer.The maker of the 911 sports car has seen profits collapse due to plunging Chinese »»»
Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India
NEW DELHI — BRICS foreign ministers, including from Iran and Russia, met in New Delhi on Thursday, where India warned of "considerable flux" with conflict driving economic uncertainty and energy insecurity.War in Iran and the related fuel crisis are dominating discussions in the two-day gathering.I»»»
Audit Bureau, NCSC sign MoU on cybersecurity, digital governance in public sector
AMMAN — The Audit Bureau and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) on Thursday signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing joint cooperation, expertise exchange and national compliance with cyber security standards across public sector institutions.Audit Bureau Presi»»»
Emirates expands free Starlink WiFi to more flights across Europe, Asia and the Americas
Dubai: The world’s largest international airline, Emirates, is expanding its Starlink-powered onboard internet service across more international routes, it announced Friday on social media. The airline said more Starlink - a satellite-based WiFi system - equipped aircraft are now operating across d»»»
Dubai illegal parking crackdown: RTA tows nearly 10,000 vehicles in 2025
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (Roads and Transport Authority) has recorded 9,753 cases of random parking and right-of-way violations across urban areas in 2025. Vehicles found in breach of regulations were towed and impounded at Lehbab Yard, in accordance with applicable traffic laws. Get u»»»
Ministry of Economy and Trade sign MoU with Health Ministry to regulate and track medical imports and regulate private laboratories
The Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, accompanied by the Minister of Health, Dr. Mohamed Al-Ghouj, last Wednesday (13 May), approved a memorandum of understanding and cooperation to regulate the health and pharmaceutical sector, and enhance institutional integration, at the headquar»»»
Israel Threatens to Sue NYT Over Report on Sexual Abuse of Palestinian Inmates
Israel on Thursday threatened to take The New York Times to court over a piece it published denouncing allegedly widespread sexual abuse against Palestinian detainees. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar have ordered the "initiation of a defamation lawsuit against The»»»
Qatar condemns Israeli National Security Minister’s storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister, along with the provocative practices and violations committed by settlers under the protection of occupation forces, including restricting worshippers’ access to Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Minis»»»
First day of Lebanon-Israel talks 'positive', US official says
The United States on Thursday sought to extend a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as President Donald Trump voiced optimism at China's efforts on Iran. A ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel -- considered to still be in place despite hundreds of deaths in Israeli strikes -- ends on Sunday»»»
MoCI enhances digital services with new bulk product upload feature
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has introduced a new bulk product data upload feature for its “Adding Commodity without a Custom Release” service, marking another step toward enhancing digital transformation and streamlining business procedures in Qatar. Through this new f»»»
Oil Gains after Trump Says Xi Agrees Iran Cannot Have Nuclear Weapons
Oil prices gained about 2% after US President Donald Trump said he and China's Xi Jinping agree Iran cannot have nuclear weapons and as concerns persisted over ship attacks and seizures despite Tehran saying about 30 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude oil futures were up $1.77, or 1.»»»
Russia Pummels Kyiv, Killing at Least 24 and Denting Peace Hopes
Ukrainian emergency services said Friday that a massive Russian missile and drone attack that pummelled Kyiv the previous day killed at least 24 people, further shredding hopes of a halt to Moscow's grinding invasion. AFP journalists in the capital heard air raid sirens wailing across the city on T»»»
Qatar participates in 125th Meeting of Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of GCC
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari headed the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the 125th Meeting of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which was held yesterday via videoconference, in the presence of Their Ex»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli air strike on the southern village of Froun - 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 air strike on the southern village of Froun 15-05-2026 10:21 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar cor»»»
Indian magnate Adani agrees $18 million penalty in US court case
New Dehli: Indian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has agreed to pay a multi-million-dollar settlement in a US civil court case linked to corruption without admitting guilt, his company said Friday. The November 2024 indictment in New York accused the industrialist and multiple subordinates o»»»
UAE CEOs fear losing jobs if AI plans fail, study finds
Dubai: Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the biggest pressure points for CEOs in the UAE, with a new study showing many business leaders now believe their jobs could depend on whether AI delivers measurable business results. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»
PHCC, QDA hold awareness event for Hajj pilgrims with diabetes
Doha, Qatar: As part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) and Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA), an awareness event was held for people with diabetes travelling to perform Hajj rituals. A dental team at the PHCC’s Oral Health Promotion and Prevention »»»
Aman Center launches campaign to protect children from violence and bullying
Doha, Qatar: A social protection center in Doha has launched a community awareness campaign aimed at protecting children from violence, in coordination with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (Aman), part of the Qatar Foundation for Socia»»»
QF and Basketball Africa League team up to drive social impact through sport
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation and the Basketball Africa League have launched a multi-year collaboration that aims to make basketball more accessible to African communities — harnessing the power of sport to improve societies, and lives. The collaboration — facilitated by Qatar Sports Investments — »»»
Infrastructure leaders push for partnership as ADIS 2026 concludes
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2026 drew to a close yesterday after three days of dynamic discussions, groundbreaking ideas, and a renewed spirit of collaboration among leaders shaping the future of global infrastructure. Prashant Kapila, Board Member at FIDIC, reflected on t»»»
Turkey seizes fintech Payco as e-money prosecution campaign widens to seventh target
An Istanbul penal (sulh) court has appointed Turkey’s deposit insurance fund TMSF as trustee at fintech Payco, the Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office (@istanbulCBS) said on December 5. Payco is accused of money laundering in relation to illegal betting and schemes involving frau»»»
Lavrov Meets the Press Following BRICS Top Diplomats' Summit in New Delhi
Russia's diplomacy chief is visiting India to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi on May 14–15. Sputnik brings you a live broadcast of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s press conference following the main sessions of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi.Russ»»»
China Stocks Drift as Trump-Xi Summit Offers Little to Excite Investors
China stocks wavered on Friday as a summit between US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping entered its last day, having produced few deals between the world's top two economies to excite investors so far. China’s blue-chip CSI300 Index was largely flat and the Shanghai Composite Index rose»»»
Rubio Denies Fashion Inspiration from Maduro
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has no love for Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro, and says he doesn't take fashion inspiration from him. Flying with President Donald Trump to China, a picture of Rubio went viral as he was decked out in a grey Nike tracksuit. The suit -- in brand and colo»»»