Algeria rallies in solidarity as wildfires hit northeast
Algiers: Algerian communities have been rallying to support families affected by devastating wildfires in the country's northeast, with volunteers organizing donation drives and convoys carrying essential supplies from across the country to the hardest-hit areas. In Jijel province, days of destruct»»»
Iran Preps Battlefield 'Surprises' for Future War – Iranian General
Iran has prepared new weapons, equipment, technology and tactics to be unveiled on the battlefield against any future adversary, Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Defense, has told local Iranian media. Iranian commanders have deliberately kept details confidenti»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling targets the area between Beit Yahoun and Baraachit towns, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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A new Israeli air raid targets Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Saudi envoy meets Tunisian Umrah guests
TUNIS: Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Mohammed Al-Buraithin received a delegation traveling to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit. During their meeting at the embassy in Tunis, Al-Buraithin congratulated the Tunisian Umra»»»
Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives phone call from Syrian FM
Doha: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received a telephone call today from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic HE Asaad Al Shaibani. The call dealt with discussing bilateral coopera»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: One participant takes home Dh100,000 – check if you won a prize
Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260829, the winning numbers in the Days section were 8, 14, 13, 23, 20, 9, while 7 was drawn as the winning number in the Months section. Meanwhile, three participants h»»»
New Regional Pacts to Boost Muslim Self-Reliance: Qalibaf
Iran’s Parliament speaker described new regional treaties and arrangements as a new chapter in which Muslim neighbors rely on their own capabilities rather than foreign powers to ensure security.In a message released on Saturday to mark Unity Week, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stressed that unity between»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Results revealed – check if you won a prize
Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260829, the winning numbers in the Days section were 8, 14, 13, 23, 20, 9, while 7 was drawn as the winning number in the Months section. Meanwhile, three participants h»»»
UAE President and Mohammed bin Rashid meet at Al Marmoom in Dubai
Dubai: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met today at Al Marmoom in Dubai. During the meeting, Their Highnesses engaged in cordial discussions and reviewed a number»»»
Spain inflation jumps to 4.3% in August on energy prices
MADRID — Spain's inflation rate hit 4.3 per cent in August, a sharp increase from the 3.6 per cent seen in July as energy prices surged due to the war in the Middle East, the national statistics office said Friday.Inflation was impacted by "fuel and lubricant for personal vehicles that rose, after »»»
US to control one fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump says
President Donald Trump on Friday announced an unprecedented US push to take control of a fifth of Venezuela's vast oil reserves, betting that American companies can revive the OPEC nation's battered energy industry while delivering a new source of crude to help bring down US fuel prices.»»»
Fed chair Warsh flags high US inflation as 'concerning'
WASHINGTON, United States — US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh on Friday offered rare insight into his economic outlook, flagging that high inflation in the world's largest economy was "concerning" and saying that he saw current interest rates as not being "restrictive."Warsh, appointed by US Pre»»»
Jordanian expatriate remittances rise 14.3% in H1, boosting economic activity
AMMAN — Representative of the financial and banking sector at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Firas Sultan said remittances from Jordanians abroad increased by 14.3 per cent during the first half of this year to reach $2.496 billion,Sultan noted that the growth as a "positive" indicator of con»»»
Several killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza and West Bank
Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed five people, local hospital officials said Friday. Two brothers and another relative died in a strike on the family’s home outside Khan Younis, officials at Nasser Hospital said. Two separate Israeli strikes killed one person each in Gaza City, according to healt»»»
Situation in Niger 'not stabilised yet' as security forces deploy around airport
A group of soldiers in Niger rebelled against officers at a key military base and fired at sensitive locations in the capital, Niamey, in an apparent mutiny marked by gunfire and explosions, authorities said Saturday, in what was seen as a major threat to the country's struggling junta. FRANCE 24's»»»
Where We Are Going Today: ‘Good Neighbor’ cafe in Riyadh
Every day, it seems Riyadh’s matcha and cafe scene expands. Good Neighbor is the latest hotspot for weekend cafe hoppers in the capital. Located in the heart of the bustling Al-Olaya neighborhood, it is the ideal place for someone like me, who enjoys nothing more than an iced matcha and dessert on »»»
Rescue operations ongoing as death toll continues to rise
Most arrive with nothing except the clothes they are wearing. As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the border between Nepal and China entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities continued finding survivors and transporting them to safety. At relief centers, »»»
Muscat financial sector index hits 18-year high
Muscat: The Financial Sector Index of the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) recorded its best level in 18 years last week, closing the weekly trading session at 13,383 points. The sector index rose to 13,000 points last April, marking its best level since Aug. 26, 2008. The index’s gains remained limited»»»
Kufiyas, flags, music, and food: Thousands gather in Dubai for inaugural celebration of Palestinian culture
Dubai: Palestinian and UAE flags waved above a sea of kufiyas as music filled the halls of Dubai Exhibition Centre on Saturday, August 29. Families gathered around traditional food, children watched performers take the stage, and friends embraced after meeting under one roof. For one day, Dubai has»»»
Berri to Asharq Al-Awsat: UNIFIL alternative is another force operating under UN banner
BEIRUT: The United States' persistent refusal to renew the mandate of the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) demands a search for an alternative UN peacekeeping force that has both European and American backing to operate in southern Lebanon, Lebanese parliament Speaker Nabih Berri t»»»
Song stuns Nurmagomedov with second-round KO at UFC Fight Night Shanghai
Shanghai: China's Song Yadong scored the biggest win of his UFC career with a stunning second-round knockout of former title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov in Shanghai on Saturday. Sixth-ranked bantamweight Song (23-9-1, 1 NC) entered the fight as a sizeable underdog against No. 3 Nurmagomedov, whose»»»
Less Testing Was a Choice. So Is the Future
The risk of nuclear war does not rest on a single decision. It accumulates, test by test, each explosion edging the world closer to potential catastrophe. That escalation carries a cost of its own, too: every nuclear weapon test leaves a scar on land and on water, and some who lived near test sites»»»
Russia Intensifies Strikes Against Ukrainian Maritime Lifeline, Knocking Out Power and Supply Hubs
The Russian military has struck a power substation, that provides electricity to the Port of Nikolaev, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Saturday. Throughout the day, the Russian Armed Forces continued to carry out group strikes against Ukraine's military-industrial facilities and seaports, »»»
Rain transforms Madinah desert into flowing waterways
JEDDAH: Light to moderate rain fell across parts of the Madinah region, with floodwaters affecting some areas as overcast conditions and further rainfall continued across the western Kingdom. Off-roader Jawaher Shaheen and her husband drove across parts of the Madinah region this week, following he»»»
How Saudi Arabia is creating its own anime industry
RIYADH: For decades the anime market in Saudi Arabia has been driven by dubbed imports from Japan. But all that is changing, thanks to a new breed of creators and producers. At the center of the shift is Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation Misk, which is focused on»»»
Weather very cloudy on Saturday night
Tunis, August 29 (TAP) - The weather will be locally very cloudy on Saturday night with thunderstorms and scattered showers expected in the north, and partly cloudy elsewhere. The wind will blow north in the north and south in the midland and south,...»»»
Taif’s Mountains: Adventures that open new horizons for exploring nature
MAKKAH: Tourists are not only visiting the mountains of Taif for the area’s mild weather and scenic views. The mountains have become an open arena for adventure and exploration enthusiasts, in part because of the diversity of the terrain — from peaks and valleys to forests and rock formations. With»»»
Crippling Ukraine’s Logistics Deals Double Blow to Military and Economy - Expert
Russian strikes have destroyed around 90% of retail warehouse infrastructure, threatening store inventories as replacement logistics become more costly and complex, claimed Ukraine’s Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotsky. As Ukrainian civilian logistic networks have been used for military purposes, t»»»
Israel army says struck Hamas commander in Gaza hospital compound
GAZA CITY: Israel’s military said it struck a Hamas commander within the compound of a Gaza hospital on Saturday, while the territory’s health officials said Israeli strikes elsewhere killed three people. It is the latest bloodshed to occur in the war-shattered territory despite a US-backed ceasefi»»»
Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks
ISTANBUL: Turkiye summoned Ukraine’s ambassador over attacks this week in the Black Sea against a Turkish vessel, and against a second ship that came to tow the first, the country’s foreign ministry said Saturday. The attacks happened on Wednesday and Thursday, the ministry told AFP. “During the me»»»
Ukraine: 37 dead near Kyiv after ammunition depot hit - UPI.com
People walk around the site of a Russian strike on an ammunition storage warehouse near Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday. At least 37 people died, and many others were injured. Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA Aug. 29 (UPI) -- At least 37 people are dead and many more wounded after a Russian drone hit an ammun»»»
Tisza supporter organised protest a day after the appointment of the new head of national asset recovery office
A small demonstration was held in front of Hungary’s Parliament on Saturday over the Tisza government appointment of Anna Unger as head of the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH). A protest was organised over the new leader of the asset recovery office The protest, organised »»»
Europe only fourth on US priority list – NATO envoy
Europe only ranks fourth among Washington’s global security priorities, US envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker has said, as President Donald Trump pushes the bloc’s members to take greater responsibility for their own defense. Speaking to Newsmax on Thursday, Whitaker outlined Washington’s priorities un»»»
Qatar ready for back-to-school as students return to classrooms tomorrow
Doha, Qatar: From classrooms and school zones to transport networks, health campaigns and family shopping, Qatar has completed wide-ranging preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year as students return to schools tomorrow. Around 419,373 students are expected to be welcomed across 649 schools and»»»
Afghan activist blocked from UK study after winning Oxford place
LONDON: An Afghan human rights activist who survived the Taliban and rebuilt her education after fleeing Afghanistan has been prevented from going to the UK to take up a place at Oxford University. Aisha Khurram, 27, from Kabul, was offered a place on a master’s course in diplomatic studies at Oxfo»»»
‘No bigger stage’: Power Slap 25 set for Abu Dhabi during Showdown Week
ABU DHABI: Power Slap has announced that the main event for Power Slap 25 Presented By Monster Energy on Oct. 23 at the Space42 Arena will be a super heavyweight title rematch between Dayne “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes and Dumpling. The event, marking the third consecutive year Power Slap has stage»»»
Qatar welcomes first leisure charter flight from Armenia
DOHA:Qatar has welcomed its first leisure charter flight from Yerevan, Armenia, at Hamad International Airport (HIA), marking an important milestone in the continued growth of inbound leisure tourism and the diversification of source markets. Operated by FlyOne in partnership with Rustar Tour Opera»»»
Ollie Watkins’ arrival adds intrigue to Al-Hilal clash with Al-Ahli
LONDON: Tuesday is set to be an epic for the Saudi Pro League. Al-Hilal versus Al-Ahli was already the biggest game of the season so far but now it is going to be unmissable. Fans in Riyadh are going to get a first look at Ollie Watkins, after the England striker secured a $70 million move to the B»»»
Strumyani Municipality Seeks Volunteers for Cleanup in Flood-Affected Settlements
Strumyani Municipality called for volunteers to help with recovery and cleanup operations following flooding caused by torrential rains, the municipal administration said on Saturday. Those willing to help can register every day from 7:30 a.m. outside the municipal building, from where they will be»»»
Palestinian Foreign Ministry calls For international deterrent measures against occupation, settler crimes
Doha: The Palestinian Foreign Ministry called on the international community to move beyond mere verbal condemnation and take concrete and deterrent political, legal, and economic measures commensurate with the gravity of the ongoing crimes committed by the occupation and settlers in the occupied W»»»
LEAP conference puts AI, emerging technologies in spotlight
RIYADH: The fifth annual international technology conference, LEAP, opens in Riyadh on Monday, bringing together innovators, startups and investors. With the theme “Into New Worlds,” it will highlight how emerging technologies are reshaping the way people live and work. Past editions have also serv»»»
Digital Cooperation Organization confirms 8 candidate countries in historic membership expansion
RIYADH: The Digital Cooperation Organization, an international organization dedicated to accelerating inclusive and sustainable digital economy growth, announced that its council has approved the candidacy of eight countries to join as member states. This would potentially expand DCO membership fro»»»
Iran Backs Lebanon’s Territorial Integrity: FM
Iran’s foreign minister told Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, deputy head of Lebanon’s Supreme Islamic Shia Council, that Islamic unity is the main solution to countering Israeli aggression and expansionism. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed Iran’s firm support for the Lebanese people and the c»»»
Dozens of Israeli settlers attack flashpoint West Bank village
QUSRA, Palestine: Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Qusra in the northern occupied West Bank on Saturday, residents and the military said, after nearly three weeks of tension in the area. Earlier in August a group of rogue settlers began blocking supplies from entering »»»
Muscat Stock Exchange Financial Sector Index Hits 18-Year High
Doha, Qatar: The Financial Sector Index of the Muscat Stock Exchange reached its highest level in 18 years last week, closing at 13,383 points as investors increased their exposure to banking and investment companies, encouraged by improved financial results for the first half of the year. The inde»»»
Russia Designs Personal Drone Interceptor to Swat Enemy UAVs
Weighing just 2 kg, this new Russian mini-drone acts as a personal shield, intercepting enemy kamikaze UAVs from a safe standoff distance. The patent materials lay out the details:Folding design + handle for rapid launch Positions above the target, fires, and then returns to the operator Able to ca»»»
Ukraine: At least 27 killed in Russian attack on Kyiv
Kyiv: Ukrainian authorities announced today that at least 27 people were killed, and others injured in a Russian attack on a warehouse in the Kyiv region. Kyiv region Governor Timur Tkachenko said in a Telegram post that at least 27 people were killed, and 42 others injured in a Russian drone attac»»»
Israeli Enemy Escalates Strikes on Nabatieh Province in South Lebanon: Drone Raids Residential Building
The Israeli enemy escalated on Saturday its attacks on South Lebanon, launching a large number of air raid on Nabatieh province. In this regard, a Zionist drone raided the roof of a residential building in Nabatieh. Israeli warplanes targeted Al-Mansouri town, Ali Al-Taher heights, and Nabatieh out»»»
Nepal: 626 dead, more than 3,000 missing in flash flood - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Relatives of victims and missing people react outside the morgue of the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, in Kathmandu, Nepal. According to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, more than 600 people were killed and hundreds remain missing across northern Nepal af»»»