Winning projects span music, young entrepreneurs and clean technology cooperation A UAE-India music exchange, a platform connecting young entrepreneurs and a clean technology innovation corridor are among projects developed by young Emiratis after taking part in learning journeys across India. Sixt»»»

Nagoya/Japan: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the Main Press Centre (MPC) and the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) for the 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026," accompanied by HE Chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Kirsty»»»

NAGOYA: The 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, officially opened on Saturday at Mizuho Park Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, with the competition running through October 4. The continental multi-sport event features around 11,000 athletes representing 45 countries and regions, including Olympic and worl»»»

US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son had repaid a Kremlin-linked Russian businessman who funded two days of lavish wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, after the gift raised questions over foreign influence and ethics. US President Donald Trump said Friday that his eldest son h»»»

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency has detected an outbreak of influenza A (avian flu) at a livestock facility in the village of Momino Selo, Rakovski Municipality, Plovdiv Region. Around 8,000 mule ducks are raised at the facility, the agency said. A 3-kilometer protection zone has been established »»»

Drive carefully on this Oud Metha road; take alternative routes If you are in the Oud Metha area this evening, please take note - the roads may be a bit more congested than usual. Dubai Police tweeted that there's been an accident on Oud Metha Street after Bu Kadra Bridge, heading towards Al Wasl S»»»

In Tunisia, the summer is ending, but the boating season is still in swing. The boating industry has been quietly growing, despite an overall sluggish economy. Since the sector was reorganized through a trade association in 2024, there have been numerous foreign factories set up and Tunisia has bec»»»

President Emmanuel Macron embarks on a rare and symbolic visit to a remote French territory in the North Atlantic on Saturday, hosting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a time of growing tensions with Washington. This comes after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed maki»»»

Air France is betting big on luxury to keep wealthy travellers spending with lavish servings of caviar and champagne in first-class cabins as soaring fuel costs and disrupted travel patterns squeeze airlines worldwide. The campaign seems to have paid off, with the Paris-based carrier saying that pr»»»

BusinessGermanyMecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Will economy shape the vote?Dirk KaufmannVoters in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania head to the polls on Sunday, with the Social Democrats and far-right AfD neck and neck. Here's a look at key economic issues that could influence the e»»»

The Progress MS-35 cargo spacecraft has delivered a control workstation for Russia’s Teledroid space robot to the International Space Station. The exoskeleton-style control system will allow astronauts to remotely operate Teledroid during missions outside the ISS. The robot itself will arrive aboar»»»

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The war with Iran has cost the US $43.6 billion, with nearly two-thirds of the bill going toward replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM) figures sent to lawmakers and shared with the media on Friday. The estimate covers costs through September 3. The Pe»»»

The Ukrainian army is suffering 27,000 casualties a month in the conflict with Russia, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said, offering a rare public assessment of Kiev’s losses. Neither Ukraine nor Russia provides regular updates on its battlefield casualties. Kiev’s Western backers also large»»»

Washington: President of the United States, Donald Trump has signed a bill authorizing imposing new sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Approved by the US Congress this week, the legislation targets Russia's energy and defense sectors, senior individuals and officials, as well as what is k»»»

Kathmandu: Nepal generated more than 5.09 billion Nepali rupees ($33.11 million USD) from cross-border power sales to India and Bangladesh between mid-August and mid-September, according to official figures released by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The country exported a total of 565.6 mil»»»

DOHA, QATAR: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) reaffirms its commitment to community engagement and inclusivity by delivering tailored motorsport experiences for attendees of all demographics. In alignment with this strategic initiative, LIC has announced the return of ‘F1 Family Friday’ for the F»»»

Karnataka woman stoned to death; husband and alleged lover arrested A one-and-a-half-year-old child was left clinging to her mother's bruised and beaten body in the Indian state of Karnataka. The 25-year-old mother had been stoned. Two men – her husband and her alleged lover – have been arrested. T»»»

Damascus, Sept. 19 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar issued a decision on Saturday forming the Syrian side of the Syrian-Uzbek Business Council, as part of efforts to organize joint business councils. Under the decision, Ahmad Anas Kalash was appointed Chairman of the Council, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Google confirmed that its Gemini artificial intelligence model accessed the systems of three real companies while undergoing a cybersecurity test, in an unusual incident that highlights the challenges of controlling increasingly autonomous AI systems. The incidents occurred in May duri»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook announced his resignation on Saturday, the decision coming in protest to the conditional pardon granted to former Prime Minister Najib Razak. Loke made the announcement following the party's central executive committee meeting that »»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has delivered a sharp response to billionaire Lőrinc Mészáros after the company behind a controversial 35-year motorway concession signalled that it could pursue legal claims over the government’s plan to end the agreement. The latest exchange comes just a day after Buda»»»

Maritime threats, UN warnings and travel advisories unsettle Gulf passengers Dubai: The regional security situation continues to shape daily life, from flight schedules to airport operations across the Gulf. Here's a round-up of today's key developments and what they mean for residents. Regional de»»»

Nagoya: President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani visited the Main Press Centre (MPC) and the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) for the 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026," accompanied by the Chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), HE Kirsty »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), held the second roundtable for the construction, building materials and wood sectors.Representatives of government entities, employers and workers were brought together to discuss ways to st»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Zionist artillery targets Zibqin Valley, South Lebanon 19-09-2026 16:23 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar reporter: Zi»»»

Tiny coding defect caused six hours of UK restrictions and disrupted UAE services A software defect triggered in a millisecond led to an air traffic control failure that ultimately contributed to more than 2,000 flight cancellations across the UK, investigators have found. The September 8 disruptio»»»

Former Japanese PM Noda continues his early-morning station routine after four decades Former Japanese prime minister Yoshihiko Noda has returned to a familiar routine: standing at a railway station and handing political leaflets to commuters. On September 18, Noda was at Minami-Funabashi Station i»»»

Academy has onboarded 38,643 learners from 260 organisations across tourism sector Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched the Visitor Experience (VX) Academy, a destination-wide initiative designed to equip tourism frontliners with the skills and k»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has intensified its efforts to promote public cleanliness and responsible waste management through field initiatives and awareness programmes aimed at encouraging sustainable practices and waste sorting at source. As part of its waste management infrastruct»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in Mais Al-Jabal town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 19-09-2026 16:16 PM Latest News Urgent News»»»

The Israeli army said Saturday that it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in south Lebanon after two Israeli soldiers were lightly injured when a Hezbollah explosive device detonated under a military bulldozer in the so-called security zone. "In response, the IDF (Israeli army) immediately struck a nu»»»

Tiny coding defect triggered hours of UK air traffic chaos affecting thousands A software defect that unfolded in a millisecond triggered an air traffic control failure that ultimately led to more than 2,000 flight cancellations across the UK, according to a preliminary investigation. The September»»»

DOHA: Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), HE Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al Thani, affirmed that the State of Qatar's participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) aligns with its policy of supportin»»»

Pro-Houthi demonstrations erupted in Yemen after Saudi Arabia accused the military group of targeting the Muslim holy site of Mecca. Story by Elitsa Gadeva.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikha Hanouf bint Abdulrahman Al-Thani, affirmed that the State of Qatar's participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) aligns with its policy of supportin»»»

Authorities in north-central Nigeria are investigating the deaths of 37 people while they were in custody for illegal mining. Officials say the detainees died at a detention facility in Niger state, with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps pointing to a possible disease outbreak. However,»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army Radio: Two Israeli soldiers were wounded today after an engineering vehicle ran over a Hezbollah explosive device inside the s»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army Radio: Two reservist soldiers were injured in the explosion of the devise planted by Hezbollah before the ceasefire 19-09-2026»»»

Hundreds attend funeral of hospital surgery chief in his home village in Kafr El Sheikh Cairo: An Egyptian surgeon has died 15 days after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest while performing an operation on a patient, prompting an outpouring of grief in Kafr El Sheikh governorate. Dr Adel Abdelaziz S»»»

Tashkent, Sept. 19 (SANA) A Syrian economic delegation, including representatives from the Ministry of Economy and Industry and the Federation of Chambers of Industry and Commerce, examined the experience of Uzbekistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry during its current visit. The delegation focu»»»

Tokyo: Qatar's national swimming team will begin its campaign at the 20th Asian Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026" tomorrow, Sunday, with the men's individual events at the Aquatics Centre in the Japanese capital, which is hosting the swimming competitions through October 4. Qatar are represented at the con»»»

Residents interested in planting flame trees can access seedlings for homes and farms Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, on Saturday shared a video celebrating th»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Aoun Adviser: Don’t Let Lebanon ‘Peace Agreement’ Prove Hezbollah Right 19-09-2026 15:18 PM Jean Aziz, an advisor to the President of the R»»»

The FBI temporarily suspended some cooperation with its Canadian counterpart this month after the country’s public broadcaster instructed journalists not to refer to the 9/11 attacks as terrorism without attribution to experts or authorities, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing officials »»»

Dubai secures two spots in top 15 as Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab jumps to No.15 Dubai: Dubai's Atlantis The Royal has reached its highest ranking yet, climbing to fourth place on The 50 Best Hotels 2026 list just three years after making its debut on the ranking. The hotel also picked up two special awa»»»

Dubai Ruler recalls hunger and rationing after pearling collapsed and war disrupted trade Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, addressed a message to Dubai’s young men and women recounting the story of the “Years»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), held the second roundtable for the construction, building materials and wood sectors.Representatives of government entities, employers and workers were brought together to discuss ways to»»»

Russian researchers from several institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Moscow State University have developed a more stable magnetorheological fluid that can instantly change its stiffness under a magnetic field, opening new possibilities for adaptive machines and soft robotics. The mat»»»

New phase shifts focus from building facilities to measuring how well they serve residents The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has launched the second phase of its Livability Strategy, marking a major evolution of the foundational strategy after the first phase achieved its objecti»»»