Russian strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded 44 more overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday. In recent weeks, both sides have increased long-range attacks, with Russia more than doubling its use of missiles in July. On Tuesday»»»

At least two people were killed and a dozen more wounded in a Russian strike on Kyiv overnight. For several weeks, the Ukrainian capital has been the target of Russian missile and drone attacks that its air defences have struggled to repel. Ukraine has also increased its long-range attacks on Russi»»»

The condition of a citizen of Kyrgyzstan who sustained serious stab wounds in an attack in Northern Cyprus remains critical but stable, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. Related news Kyrgyz woman seriously injured in knife attack in Northern Cyprus According to the at»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The delivery of new personnel to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has become a deadly task because of the mining of roads in Energodar by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Wednesday. Ukrainian drones throw »»»

The country has spent days anxiously awaiting news of whether the entire Paks nuclear power plant will have to be shut down, or whether Unit 2, which produces 240MW, can continue operating at reduced output. While the signs are now encouraging, the Russians nevertheless appear to have decided this »»»

More than 1,250 Palestinians have been martyred in Gaza Strip since the ceasefire agreement took effect on October 11, 2025, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Health, as Israeli occupation forces continue to violate the terms of the fragile truce. In its daily statistical report »»»

The current low level of the Danube River is not causing problems with the water supply of settlements along the river in Bulgaria, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works on Tuesday. The Ministry said water levels in all shaft wells along the »»»

Rabat: President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Infantino has come under increasing pressure, even from within FIFA, over his »»»

In Kyrgyzstan, it is proposed to expand the list of organizations authorized to verify citizens’ data through the State National Passport Registry. A draft Cabinet of Ministers resolution has been submitted for public discussion. These organizations will be able to check whether a passport is valid»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric spoke by phone with Romanian counterpart Oana Țoiu on Tuesday to discuss the current situation on the Danube River, caused by exceptionally low water levels, as well as possibilities for coordinated action by the two countries to mitigate the impact on navigation,»»»

ISLAMABAD: Search teams backed by military helicopters recovered the bodies of renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and three other missing climbers on Wednesday, bringing the number of bodies recovered from Broad Peak to seven nearly a week after an avalanche swept away a 10-member int»»»

The atmosphere on the second day of Lebanese-Israeli negotiations in Rome was more positive than on the first, Baabda Palace sources told Al-Jadeed TV. "The second day of negotiations saw three parallel and separate meetings at the political, military, and border levels. The Lebanese delegation pre»»»

Airline passengers know to expect possible flight delays when weather forecasts call for thunderstorms, heavy snow or strong wind. The omens are less obvious on a hot summer day with clear skies. Yet extreme heat also disrupts flights and travel plans. On the hottest days, thinner air can make it h»»»

Former Uzbek energy minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov was reportedly last week detained two days after he was dismissed from his post on suspicion of abuse of office and embezzlement, according to an Ozodlik report citing law enforcement sources.  President Shavkat Mirziyoyev dismissed Mirz»»»

Dubai: Moviedom, the Dubai-based blockchain-powered entertainment ecosystem, today announced the launch of the Indian Film Festival Dubai (IFFD) - the first of its kind in the city. This recurring three-day annual event will celebrate Indian cinema, music and digital creators. The inaugural edition»»»

Two Israeli soldiers were killed and seven others wounded in a bomb explosion inside a booby-trapped building in Majdalzoun in south Lebanon, Israeli media reported Wednesday. Israeli forces were detonating houses overnight into Wednesday in the border towns of Kfartebnit, al-Mansouri and Haddatha.»»»

The property where an illegal fentanyl production laboratory was uncovered is not owned by the Sofia Municipality, the municipal press office said on Wednesday, rejecting claims to the contrary. According to the cadastral register, the property is owned by the Agricultural Academy (National Centre »»»

As the European Central Bank weighs how its new euro banknotes will look, NATO’s airborne surveillance unit has a novel suggestion: plaster the European notes with images of American military hardware. In a recent post on its Facebook page, NATO’s Airborne Early Warning and Control (AWACS) Force sh»»»

Tunis, August 4 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti had a talk with his Egyptian opposite number Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee for International...»»»

ANKARA: Turkish top-tier side Trabzonspor have said they have begun ⁠transfer negotiations with ⁠Mohamed Salah, with the club chairman adding they hoped to sign the Egyptian forward later this week. “Negotiations have been launched to transfer professional footballer ⁠Mohamed Salah, who is in a fre»»»

JEDDAH: Syria’s economic recovery is gaining momentum as reforms advance and confidence improves, the International Monetary Fund said, while urging authorities to sustain progress through continued fiscal, banking, and structural reforms. The assessment followed a July 19-23 visit to Damascus by a»»»

The British Embassy Beirut has announced that applications for the UK Government’s flagship Chevening Scholarships program to study in the UK are now open. Prospective candidates should submit their applications via chevening.org/apply by 6 October 2026. Lebanese citizens (and Palestinians residing»»»

This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks rose by more than 3.5 percent on easing AI concerns and hope for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares soared by more than 3.5 percent Wednesday as easing concerns over the»»»

The current low level of the Danube River is not causing problems with the water supply of settlements in Bulgaria's Vidin Region, the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works (MRDPW) said on Tuesday. According to the Ministry, the water levels in all shaft wells along the Danube, from Vid»»»

Doha, Qatar: This weekend families get to enjoy interactive workshops, inspiring exhibitions and educational programmes designed to spark creativity and curiosity as Qatar offers residents and visitors plenty of events to explore, learn from and create. My Story, My Identity August 6, 2026; 4pm-6pm»»»

New York: A four-tonne piece of a SpaceX rocket was believed to have unintentionally crashed into the Moon on Wednesday, a collision that posed no danger to Earth but is expected to leave behind a lunar crater. While there is not yet official confirmation that the Falcon 9 upper stage struck the lu»»»

Based on data provided by the regional defence committees, first-degree water restrictions have been imposed in 465 settlements in Hungary, second-degree restrictions in 151 settlements, and third-degree restrictions in 13 settlements, according to a report on the heat alert published on Wednesday »»»

The street-level temperature exceeds a thermometer's maximum readout level in Seoul's Gangnam Ward on Wednesday, as a heat wave continues to hit the city. Photo by Yonhap A total of 21 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea so far this year as the country grapples with intense »»»

Bulgaria unequivocally condemns all forms of antisemitism, the Foreign Ministry said in response to Italian media accounts that a group described as neo-Nazis tried to force its way into a Bulgarian hotel accommodating Italian Jewish students. The Ministry said on X that Bulgaria was deeply concern»»»

Gabrovo and Veliko Tarnovo municipalities signed a strategic partnership agreement here on Wednesday to jointly prepare Gabrovo's bid for the European Capital of Culture 2032 title, with Veliko Tarnovo serving as a regional strategic partner. The memorandum was signed on Master Kolyu Ficheto's brid»»»

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 reports two strikes by Israeli warplanes of Al-Masha’ area between Majdal Zoun and Al-Mansouri 05-0»»»

Damascus, Aug. 5 (SANA) The Syrian Electricity Company (SEC) on Wednesday signed three agreements with Saudi Arabia‘s Al-Harfi Construction company in the field of energy production at the company’s headquarters in Damascus. SANA’s correspondent reported that the agreements cover the implementation»»»

Dubai: Employees of the Arab Monetary Fund and their families will receive access to discounts at luxury hotels, gyms, sports academies and other leisure and service providers through a new agreement with Nirvana Travel & Tourism. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Nirvan»»»

RIYADH: A consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has completed its approximately $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, advancing the Kingdom’s ambitions to become a global gaming hub. The consortium, which also includes technology investment firm Silver Lake and Affinity Part»»»

MRKONJIC GRAD - Maintaining peace and stability, as well as disciplined respect for the minimum national goals and interests, is the most important for Serbia and the Serbs at this time, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday evening. "We are making faster progress than others, our econ»»»

Dubai: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte suffered a legal setback on August 5 after the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed petitions challenging the impeachment proceedings against her, ruling that the issues raised no longer required a decision because the case had already advanced to the Senate. T»»»

South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young speaks during a policy briefing to President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential Blue House in Seoul on Wednesday. Pool Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- South Korea's Unification Ministry unveiled a blueprint for improving inter-Korean relation»»»

Ukrainian firefighters tackle a blaze early Wednesday at the site of Russian missile strike on a postal logistics center in Kyiv. Photo by Maxym Marusenko/EPA Aug. 5 (UPI) -- A Russian airborne assault targeting civilian commerce and infrastructure in Ukraine's Kyiv region in the early hours of Wed»»»

The busted fentanyl laboratory supplying the entire country and the record low levels of the Danube River, causing an energy crisis, are among the main topics in Bulgarian media on Wednesday. ECONOMY The Danube River's water level continues to fall along Bulgaria's entire stretch of the river, and »»»

Biresh BanerjeeWildberries, Russia's largest online marketplace, faces a wave of attacks. Ukraine says the strikes target a company linked to Russia's war effort, bringing the conflict closer to everyday Russian consumers. https://p.dw.com/p/5IHIzAdvertisementWildberries, Russia's biggest online re»»»

Tunis, August 4 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti had a talk with his Egyptian opposite number Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee for International...»»»

Dubai: Tourists visiting the UAE can now access VAT refunds through more than 19,300 retail outlets, 100 self-service kiosks and eligible purchases made on the Noon e-commerce platform. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The number of stores connected to the Federal Tax A»»»

RIYADH: The number of companies, investment funds, and individuals, as well as insurance firms investing through Saudi Arabia’s “Sukuk Capital” crowdfunding platform has reached around 800,000 over the past five years, with investments totaling SR11.6 billion ($3.1 billion), according to the compan»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control over the village of Ryzhevka in the Sumy region, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. "As a result of the active offensive actions of the units of the Sever [North] group of forces, control has been established over the se»»»

Israel’s finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced on Tuesday that $37 million would be allocated to develop more than 70 alleged Jewish heritage sites in the West Bank. “This is a Zionist act of the highest order. A people without a past has no future,” Smotrich said on X. The move occurs amid»»»

DUBAI: Saudi’s Al-Ittihad are set to face UAE’s Al-Jazira in Abu Dhabi as the quest to reach the league and group stages of both the AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League Two for the 2026-27 campaign gets underway next week with seven high-stakes one-off ties in the preliminary stage.»»»

Dubai: “We thought we were going to die.” A day after violent turbulence injured passengers aboard an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, many travellers are asking the same questions: What causes such incidents? Can pilots avoid them? And why do airlines advise passengers to keep their seat bel»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces set fire of Shmeis area in the outsirts of Kfar Shouba, Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports 05-08-»»»

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