Four Palestinian civilians were martyred on Thursday as Israeli occupation forces unleashed a fresh wave of airstrikes and artillery barrages across the Gaza Strip, systematically dismantling the fragile ceasefire that has nominally been in place since October 10. Medical sources confirmed that Nih»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Dr Ahmed Sultan Nasser Al Shuaibi as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dr Al Shuaibi brings extensive experience in higher education, academic le»»»

Share: BEIRUT — The Lebanese Army took control of the offices of a Palestinian faction inside a refugee camp on Wednesday, in the latest effort by authorities to enforce state authority across Lebanese territory. Al-Jadeed news station reported on Wednesday that military and intelligence units ente»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call on Thursday from HRH Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. For his part, HH the Amir expressed his si»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Thursday from HRH Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during which HRH Prince Khalid expressed his sincere condolences on the passing of His Hi»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz told his US counterpart Pete Hegseth early Thursday that “Israel is determined to keep its forces in security zones” in Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip. In a statement, Katz’s office said the two officials spoke overnight and the minister “emphasized Israel’s »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Thursday from His Majesty King Philippe of the Kingdom of Belgium, during which His Majesty expressed his sincere condolences on the passing of His Highness the late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al T»»»

Member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, MP Hasan Fadlallah, affirmed that over the past period the bloc made a commitment to itself not to engage in polemics with the President of the Republic. However, what he described as “repeated accusations against our people and the insistence on turnin»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has climbed to 17th place globally and retained its position as the highest-ranked country in the region in the QS World Future Skills Index 2027, highlighting the country’s efforts to align higher education with the needs of the future economy. The Ministry of Higher Education a»»»

Dubai: The UAE has introduced a unified national framework to regulate the licensing of universities and colleges, a move aimed at raising academic standards, strengthening governance and simplifying oversight across the country’s higher education sector, including institutions in free zones. Appro»»»

Damascus, July 16 (SANA) Director General of the Syrian Investment Authority Talal al-Hilali met Indian Chargé d’Affaires Renu Yadav on Thursday to discuss expanding economic and investment cooperation between Syria and India. According to the Syrian Investment Authority, the talks focused on oppor»»»

Baabda sources on Thursday categorically denied rumors circulating about a possible meeting between President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stressing that this matter is “completely off the table, even if they happen to be in Washington at the same time.” The sources ad»»»

Dubai: The UAE has taken another step to preserve its modern history by adding the historic Union House in Dubai to the National Register of Modern Architectural Heritage, recognising the landmark where the country's founding leaders signed the declaration of the Union in 1971. The announcement was»»»

CAIRO: Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Palestinian health officials said, as a US-based research group reported a surge in Israeli attacks to levels not seen since the latest truce took effect in October. Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed two p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from HRH Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, who offered his sincere condolences on the passing of the late His Highness the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. His Highness the Amir, in turn, expre»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, who offered his condolences on the passing of the late His Highness the Father Em»»»

Dubai: Dubai's coastline, from the Jumeirah beaches to the Palm and Dubai Marina, has made jet skiing one of the most popular water sports for residents and tourists. It's a rush to ride past the skyline with the wind in your face, but the emirate treats it as a regulated maritime activity, not a f»»»

Dubai: Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has been selected to help review how the US Federal Reserve manages its $6.7 trillion balance sheet, as the central bank considers changes to its monetary policy operations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Raj»»»

Dubai: Salik is expanding beyond toll gates into parking optimisation and vehicle access systems under a new agreement covering more than 21,000 spaces across three Dubai economic zones. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The partnership with the Dubai Integrated Economic»»»

Dubai: Salik is expanding beyond toll gates into parking optimisation and vehicle access systems under a new agreement covering more than 21,000 spaces across three Dubai economic zones. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The partnership with the Dubai Integrated Economic»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian military will strike the remaining infrastructure in the Middle East should the United States attack Iranian facilities, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesman for the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian military command, said on Thursday. On Wednesday, US Presi»»»

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Could Washington witness the unprecedented scene of a Lebanese president sitting across from the Israeli prime minister? A report by Al-Akhbar has raised questions over a possible Joseph Aoun-Benjamin Netanyahu meeting during their visits to the US capital, amid reported efforts to bring the two si»»»

Pakistan has renewed its diplomatic push to de-escalate the spiraling crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, urging all parties involved in the intensifying US-Iran military confrontation to exercise “maximum restraint” and prioritize the safety of international navigation. In an official statement releas»»»

DUBAI: Syrian authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle ​in a shipment of advanced weapons and missiles over the border from Iraq, the state news agency ‌SANA reported on ‌Thursday, ​citing ‌an ⁠Interior ​Ministry source, ⁠who said preliminary investigations showed the shipment was intended for Leba»»»

Doha, Qatar: Senior officials from the United Kingdom have expressed their heartfelt condolences to the leadership, government and people of Qatar following the passing of the Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, paying tribute to his remarkable legacy and enduring contribution to th»»»

A proposed pilot zone in South Lebanon has been narrowed to six villages as part of the sixth round of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations held Tuesday and Wednesday in Rome. The plan is intended to test implementation of reciprocal withdrawals by Israel and Hezbollah. The proposed zone includes Western »»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a traffic awareness campaign targeting truck drivers and transport and freight companies, in cooperation with Dubai Police General Headquarters. The campaign runs throughout the summer from June to August, at truck rest areas and on main road»»»

TORONTO: Ismawan Kosasih Dzabir brings more than two decades of experience to his role as chef de cuisine at Andaliman, the Indonesian restaurant at One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai. Born in Indonesia, he has worked across properties including The Westin Jakarta and JW Marriott Marquis City Centre in»»»

The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire targeting Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Qatar, in association with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), Indian Sports Centre (ISC), and Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC), held a community condolence meeting to pay tribute to the late Father Amir H »»»

Amid deteriorating regional conditions and faltering US-Iranian understandings, Lebanese people fear that Hezbollah may once again launch a new round of war in support of Iran. This follows the party’s previous interventions, including its 2023 campaign backing Gaza and its retaliation for the late»»»

NEW YORK: The International Criminal Court warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday of the likelihood of new atrocities being committed in Sudan’s Darfur region, urging member states to act immediately to prevent a repeat of the mass crimes that first prompted the court’s intervention two decade»»»

DUBAI: The UAE’s Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi has been shortlisted in the Completed Buildings – Culture category at the 2026 World Architecture Festival, alongside 18 other projects from around the world. The festival, which recognizes outstanding architectural achievements from across the gl»»»

Beirut: Lebanese political figures have praised the legacy of the Late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, describing his leadership as instrumental in elevating Qatar’s regional and international standing while underscoring his longstanding support for Lebanon during pivotal moments»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prominent media personalities, political analysts, academics and writers from across the Arab world and beyond have paid glowing tributes to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as the visionary architect of modern Qatar whose leadership transform»»»

Dubai: The UAE is advancing new air cargo targets, digital trade systems and national logistics initiatives aimed at moving goods more efficiently and strengthening supply chains. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The UAE Logistics Integration Council reviewed progress o»»»

Doha, Qatar: On behalf of Government and people of India and Prime Minister H E Narendra Modi, India's Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs H E Kiren Rijiju extended heartfelt condolences to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on July 14, 2026, on the sad demise of Father Am»»»

Doha: Embassies of Qatar abroad received an outpouring of condolences from mourners who extended their deepest sympathies following the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. In Jakarta, President of Indonesia H E Prabowo Subianto offered condolences at the headquarters of th»»»

Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a stark warning to Washington on Thursday, declaring any US military move in the Strait of Hormuz a “red line” and threatening sweeping, intensified strikes across the region if American threats are carried out. Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghar»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports shelling by Israeli Merkava tank which targeted Beit Yahoun with multiple rounds 16-07-2026 09:30 AM Latest »»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Parliament resumes legislative sessions today to advance draft laws and proposals 16-07-2026 09:37 AM Latest News Urgent News Leba»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Sri Lankan Prime Minister H E Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has paid tribute to the late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, describing him as “a visionary leader” and “a good friend to Sri Lanka” whose leadership laid the foundation for the strong and enduring partnership betw»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved lower on Thursday morning, reversing the increase recorded a day earlier and offering shoppers a modest reduction in rates. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety stood at Dh486.25 per gram at 9.25 am, down Dh3.50 from Dh489»»»

Dubai: Dubai: A holiday celebration in Dubai ended in heartbreak when an 18-year-old tourist from Mauritius drowned in a jet ski accident on the very day she turned 18 — leaving her family devastated that her date of birth and date of death would forever be the same. Her teenage relative narrowly s»»»

1 of 2 | An Iranian woman on Wednesday walks next to a huge anti-U.S. billboard featuring U.S. President Donald Trump in a coffin, accompanied by a sentence in Persian that reads, "We kill Trump." It is displayed at the Enghelab Square in Tehran, Iran. Photo by Abedin Taherkennareh/EPA July 15 (UPI»»»