Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Calls on Southern Neighbours to Block US Attacks 17-07-2026 10:27 AM Iranian Foreign Ministry HQ in Tehran (image from archive). Iran »»»

Doha, Qatar: The late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani played a pioneering role in nurturing Qatar’s culture of scientific research and innovation by encouraging young Qataris to pursue creativity and technological excellence, according to Undersecretary of the Ministry of Educatio»»»

Australia denounced Laos' response to a 2024 tainted alcohol poisoning that killed six tourists, saying Friday it is "bitterly disappointed" the country is not pressing stronger charges. Canberra summoned the Laos ambassador and dispatched an envoy to Laos to convey the government's objections and »»»

DUBAI: The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s International 2026 marks its first appearance in Europe as a part of the Esports World Cup in Paris. Bringing together 16 of the world’s leading teams, the tournament will have players compete for a share of the $500,000 prize pool, reinforcing its posit»»»

DUBAI: The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women’s International 2026 marks its first appearance in Europe as a part of the Esports World Cup in Paris. Bringing together 16 of the world’s leading teams, the tournament will have players compete for a share of the $500,000 prize pool, reinforcing its posit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Non-Resident Nepali Association, National Coordination Council (NRNA NCC) Qatar, organised a condolence gathering to pay tribute to the late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, in recognition of his visionary leadership and immense contribution to Qatar’s remarkable »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Joint Committee for the Removal of Abandoned Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment removed 7,144 vehicles in 2025 from public areas as part of an extensive campaign to improve the urban landscape, enhance road safety and protect the environment. The removed vehicles included 5,340 vehi»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian air forces are trying to obtain Russian-made aircraft parts for its helicopters and airplanes through intelligence, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday. A Russian citizen purchased aviation bearings on the territory of Russia used for completin»»»

BEIJING: An unknown ‌number of people were buried after a landslide struck a county in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing on Friday, causing multiple residential buildings downhill to collapse, according to state media. Preliminary verification indicated that a Pengshui county community wor»»»

Dubai: Soft Asian currencies continue to give UAE expatriates more value for every dirham they send home, with the Indian rupee, Philippine peso and Pakistani rupee all trading near some of their weakest levels in recent years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The India»»»

An umbrella coalition of Iran-aligned Iraqi militias has announced a $10-million reward for the killing of US President Donald Trump, dramatically escalating already fraught tensions between Washington and Tehran's regional proxy network. Get — updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News ap»»»

Central Bank of Egypt Egypt’s financial sector will observe a long weekend next week, as the Central Bank of Egypt announced that all banks operating in the country will close on Thursday, July 23, 2026, to mark the anniversary of the July 23 Revolution. Transactions and regular banking services ar»»»

On July 17, 1996, TWA Flight 800, New York to Paris, crashed off the Long Island coast, killing all 230 people aboard the Boeing 747. 1 of 6 | Family members and friends of the deceased passengers of TWA Flight 800 grieve at memorial ceremonies held July 18, 1997, at Mt. Moriches Memorial Park by t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli drone targeting motorcycle on Bayyada-Naqoura road in Tyre district 17-07-2026 0»»»

Bulgaria's Acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova has honoured officials of the US Secret Service, the FBI, the US Department of Justice, and the US Embassy in Sofia, the Prosecutor's Office said on Friday. The awards were presented in recognition of their substantial assistance and expert suppo»»»

DUBAI: Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final has been billed as a showdown pitting Lionel Messi against Lamine Yamal, defending champions Argentina against European champions Spain; and perhaps the final appearance of football’s greatest player in the sport’s premier showcase. Yet one of the most intriguin»»»

DUBAI: Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final has been billed as a showdown pitting Lionel Messi against Lamine Yamal, defending champions Argentina against European champions Spain; and perhaps the final appearance of football’s greatest player in the sport’s premier showcase. Yet one of the most intriguin»»»

Dubai: One cup of coffee has put the UAE on top of the global barista stage. Competing against 20 national champions from around the world, UAE representative Lablibell Bajarias has been crowned winner of the 2026 International Finals of the Lavazza Barista Challenge, held in Turin, Italy last Marc»»»

New York: A jersey worn by soccer giant Pele in the first World Cup final ever won by Brazil sold for $4.9 million at a US auction on Thursday. The Brazilian attacker nicknamed "The King" was 17 when he scored two goals in his country's 5-2 victory over host country Sweden in 1958. The blue shirt b»»»

In late June, Israel’s government moved to formally recognise the Armenian genocide at the hands of the Ottomans, ending decades of official hesitation. Needless to say, it does nothing for Israeli-Turkish relations, which have nosedived in recent years, with major disagreements over Gaza being a p»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operation in the outskirts of southern Lebanese village of Hadatha at dawn on Friday: Al-M»»»

Budapest is launching a month-long public safety operation that will see increased police patrols and coordinated enforcement across the city, despite facing a shortage of more than 2,000 police officers. The Budapest Police Headquarters (BRFK) announced the comprehensive operation after assessing »»»

Miami: France and England will bid a gloomy farewell to the World Cup tomorrow when they face each other in the dreaded third-place play-off in Miami. Both teams head to Florida still raw from semi-final defeats that have left both footballing nations licking wounds, which, in the eyes of many, wer»»»

Doha, Qatar: Four years ago, Lionel Messi led Argentina to glory in Qatar at the FIFA World Cup, and he is one step away from repeating that feat and making Argentina the first team to retain the trophy since Brazil in 1962. On Wednesday night, under the lights of Atlanta, the Messi Magic was unlea»»»

The UK government has announced plans to restrict the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England, saying the move will protect children’s health and wellbeing. The ban, which requires parliamentary approval, will apply to drinks containing more than 150 milligrams of caffeine per l»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Operation Saeqeh: Iran Strikes US Positions in Kuwait as Retaliatory Operation Escalates 17-07-2026 09:39 AM Iran’s military has launched a»»»

East Rutherford: Master will take on apprentice when Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lines up against his former student, Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni, in the World Cup final on Sunday. Nine years ago, Scaloni was just another former professional player pursuing a career in coaching, studying for his p»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the official four-day national mourning period for the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani draws to a close, citizens and residents of Qatar have demonstrated profound respect and unity in honouring the legacy of the visionary leader who transformed the nation. The mou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Pakistani community in Qatar gathered yesterday to pay tribute to the late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, remembering his transformative leadership, his enduring friendship with Pakistan, and his pivotal role in shaping modern Qatar. The condolence and tribute g»»»

Enfield Royal Clinic has announced the opening of its newest branch in Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, expanding its network of healthcare facilities and bringing advanced aesthetic, wellness and medical services closer to residents of one of the capital's fastest-growing communities. The new facility w»»»

SHANGHAI: China and Pakistan’s foreign ministers called Friday for the United States and Iran to stop fighting and resume negotiations, according to a statement following a meeting in Shanghai. China’s Wang Yi and Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar jointly “expressed concern over the deterioration of the current»»»

Paris: Chairperson of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) and Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to Unesco H E Dr. Nasser bin Hamad Al Hinzab said that the passing of Father H H Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, repr»»»

Doha, Qatar: Embassies of the State 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. They prayed that God would grant the departed leader boundless mercy and forgiven»»»

Doha: Qatar’s banking sector maintained steady financial performance during the first quarter of 2026 despite a slowdown in lending growth and the impact of heightened geopolitical tensions across the region. While regional uncertainty weighed on credit demand and business activity, Qatari banks co»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying between the UAE and southern Saudi Arabia are facing ongoing disruption, with flights to and from Abha International Airport suspended for a fourth consecutive day on Friday, despite much of the airport's domestic schedule still operating. Passengers travelling on routes be»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has undergone a sweeping legislative transformation that has elevated it among the world’s advanced nations, driven by the vision of the late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and further advanced under the leadership of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, S»»»

A Saint Elijah Fair bringing together many craftspeople, artisans, antique dealers and artists, will be hosted Friday to Sunday by the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant."Craftsmen, artisans, antique dealers and artisans bring to the fair: ceramic objects, pitchforks, dowry chests, icons, pain»»»

On Thursday, the Danube reached the lowest historic debt in the last 30 years – 1750 cu.m/second, having a dropping tendency for the last 4-5 days, reaching 1,700 cu.m/s, according to the National Institute of Hydrology and Water Management (INHGA). The present debit of the Danube at Bazias can be »»»

A total of 26 titles will enter in the short film competitions and five feature films will compete for the Anonimul Trophy at the 23rd edition of the Anonimul International Independent Film Festival, to be held from 10 to 16 August in Sfantu Gheorghe, the Danube Delta, the organisers announced on T»»»

The IT&C industry generates about 14% of Romania's GDP, while labor productivity in the sector is 16% over the national average. However, we rank last in EU in the European Innovation Scoreboard 2025, according to conslusions of a study released on Thursday by the Patrons' Association of the Softwa»»»

Romania ranks last in the European Union by working live, with an estimate 32.7 years in 2025, up from 32.EURyears in 2023, according to the European statistical office Eurostat."The indication estimates the average number of years a person aged 15 is expected to remain in the labour force (either »»»

The Constitutional Court ruled by a majority vote on Thursday that Government Emergency Ordinance no. 62/2024?concerning measures to resolve lawsuits regarding the remuneration of personnel paid from public funds, as well as lawsuits concerning social security benefits?is unconstitutional in its en»»»

Romania can become a strategic supplier of agri-food products for the region and for Europe; however, realizing this potential requires more competitive farms, cooperation, investment, technology, and a much stronger processing industry, according to interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare."AgriC»»»

National Liberal Party (PNL) President Ilie Bolojan assured representatives of trade union confederations on Thursday that the PNL would vote in Parliament on the draft pay law in the version agreed with the European Commission.The leadership of the National Liberal Party met on Thursday, at the pa»»»

During Thursday's meeting, the Government took note of a memorandum regarding the revision of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and the submission of payment request no. 5, the Executive announced.The Government has finalized the revision process for the National Recovery and Resilience Pla»»»

The government approved, in its Thursday meeting, a Decision declaring the UEFA Europe League football competition of public interest and national importance, as well as Romania's candidacy, the preparation of the organization of the UEFA Europe League Final in Bucharest, in 2028 or 2029. By organi»»»

MEP Diana Sosoaca has been sent to trial by the Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice on four counts of unlawful deprivation of liberty, after allegedly preventing an Italian journalist from leaving her office during an interview in December 2021.Her former husband»»»

Energy has become a matter of security, economic competitiveness and, ultimately, living standards because high energy prices affect companies, reduce investment and are reflected directly or indirectly in the costs borne by citizens, interim Prime Minister and interim Energy Minister Ilie Bolojan »»»

Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ) has said it has "always applied European law in good faith" and maintained that its approach to the limitation period for criminal liability did not amount to choosing between EU law and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).The High Cou»»»

Romania has demonstrated that it can correct its imbalances even in a severe international context, but political instability directly affects confidence and risk perception in the country, warns interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare.He stated on Thursday, after a meeting with representatives o»»»