Britain's former US ambassador Peter Mandelson, who was dismissed over his links to Jeffrey Epstein last year, apologized on Sunday ​to the victims of the late convicted sex offender but not for his own actions. Mandelson was fired in September over emails that came to light revealing a much closer»»»

One person has died and 300 homes and buildings have been destroyed in bushfires that have torn across south-east Australia. The fires have raged in dozens of locations across the country for several days, mostly in the state of Victoria, but also in New South Wales, burning through land almost twi»»»

A newly-married couple was killed when a gas cylinder exploded at a house in Islamabad where they were sleeping after their wedding party, police have said. A further six people - including wedding guests and family members - who were staying there also died in the blast. More than a dozen people w»»»

A case involving counterfeit euro banknotes has been uncovered at a gas station in the town of Valchedrum, Montana region, where a young employee managed to replace genuine currency with fake bills during his shifts. The forged banknotes entered the station’s daily cash circulation before the irreg»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has issued Amiri Decision No. (6) of 2026, appointing EngNawaf Ibrahim Al Hamad Al Mana as Chairman of the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology. The decision is effective from its date of issue and i»»»

The Tripoli based Libyan government announced yesterday that Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba underwent a minor medical procedure Saturday morning at Misrata Heart, Arterial and Vascular Centre. The Prime Minister’s media office confirmed that his health is good and stable, and that he is being»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel and US facilities in the Middle East will become legitimate targets for Iran in the event of armed aggression, Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday amid reports of a potential US strike on Iran. The New York Times has reported, citing offic»»»

Police investigators were staking out the historic, 200-acre Mount Moriah Cemetery in southwest Philadelphia on Tuesday evening when their suspect finally emerged carrying a crow bar and a burlap bag. For months, mausoleums in the graveyard, some more than a hundred years old, were being looted in »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli war jets carry out several air raids on the outskirts of Al-Rihan, Al-Qatrani, Al-Mahmoudiyeh, Jbaa, and Al-Jabbour in South Lebano»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: Israeli machineguns open fire at Dahira town, South Lebanon 11-01-2026 13:20 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar reporte»»»

Aleppo, Jan.11 (SANA) The Operations Command of the Syrian Arab Army announced that army have detected movements by the SDF involving the deployment of armed groups and medium and heavy military equipment toward the Deir Hafer front, east of Aleppo. In statements to SANA, the Operations Command sai»»»

Dubai: Three members of a Bangladeshi family were killed in a tragic road accident on a highway near Salalah late on Friday night. The crash occurred when their car lost control after colliding with a stray camel, according to local media, citing Bangladesh’s Daily Ittefaq newspaper. The accident t»»»

The Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) recently held discussions with representatives of the Bulgarian Association of Wholesale and Retail Drug Traders (BATEDL) and the Association of Research-Based Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Bulgaria (ARPharM), the regulator’s press office ann»»»

People watch a TV news report at Seoul Station in Seoul on Sunday about North Korea’s claim that a South Korean drone violated its airspace. Jan. 11, 2026. Photo by Yonhap News Agency North Korea claimed Saturday that South Korea infringed on its sovereignty with drone incursions in September last »»»

KHARTOUM, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday the return of his government to the capital Khartoum."Today, we return, and the Government of Hope returns to the national capital," Idris told a gathering in Khartoum after nearly three years of operating from its w»»»

In a decision published Sunday, the national leadership of Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) insists that when selecting a caretaker prime minister, the President should be guided by the principle of holding fair, transparent, and free elections. According to DSB, which is part of the Continue th»»»

At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, a rights group said Sunday, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising»»»

Dubai: The Middle East is lining up more than $100 billion a year in strategic investment by 2026, spanning oil and gas, renewables, healthcare, digital infrastructure and manufacturing, according to a new outlook from Grand View Research. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balanc»»»

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia suspended access to Elon Musk's chatbot Grok over AI-generated explicit content, the country's tech regulator said on Sunday. The decision follows global backlash after it emerged that Grok's image creation feature allowed users to abuse pictures of women and children using s»»»

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized the importance of transatlantic relations on Sunday as he ​left for a trip to Washington that takes place at a delicate time due to tensions over US interests in Greenland and Venezuela. "Never before has it been so crucial to ‌invest in ‌the trans»»»

Dubai: The Golden Globe Awards return on Monday morning, marking one of the most important moments in the global film and television awards season, just weeks before Oscar nominations are announced. Where to watch the Golden GlobesIn the United States, the Golden Globe Awards will be broadcast live»»»

Lebanon will next week witness a notable flurry of visits by foreign envoys, media reports said. Among the envoys will be French special presidential envoy to Lebanon Jean-Yves Le Drian and Saudi envoy Prince Yazid bin Farhan. According to the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper, the French and Saudi envoys w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Amir, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, QatarEnergy will host the 21st International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2026) in Qatar, the Home of LNG. From February 2 – 5, 2026, the iconic Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani issued on Sunday Amiri Decision No. (6) of 2026, appointing Eng. Nawaf Ibrahim Al Hamad Al Mana as Chairman of the Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology. The decision is effective from its date of issue and is to be»»»

New Delhi: Large parts of India continued to reel under severe winter conditions on Sunday, with cold wave and dense fog disrupting daily life across the north, while central and eastern regions experienced contrasting weather patterns ranging from biting cold to brief respite, according to the Ind»»»

Somnath (Gujarat) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the repeated attacks by foreign invaders on the Somnath Temple, and said that the story of the sacred shrine should not be confined to episodes of destruction alone, but should also be remembered for the courage, sacrifice and determ»»»

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday that Samoa will open an embassy in Jerusalem this year, a rare move as most foreign diplomatic missions to Israel are located in Tel Aviv. Samoa will become the eighth country to open its mission in Jerusalem, and the third from the Pacific region»»»

Dubai: As mid-January arrives, the UAE is entering the coldest phase of its winter with the onset of the Shabat season, which lasts for 26 days until February 10. This period is known for marking the peak of winter chill across the region. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical So»»»

Timber production in Bulgaria in 2025 has fallen to record lows, according to the latest figures released by the Executive Forestry Agency (EFA). The Branch Chamber of the Woodworking and Furniture Industry (BKDMP) reports that only 80% of the timber planned for transportation from temporary storag»»»

Dubai: The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired a surface-to-air missile during a major naval exercise in the North Arabian Sea, demonstrating its growing conventional and unmanned warfare capabilities in line with evolving maritime combat doctrines, the military’s media wing said on Saturday.»»»

Authorities have issued an urgent weather warning as conditions are expected to worsen from Sunday afternoon, bringing a wave of cold, strong north winds and widespread snowfall. Snowfall is forecast in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas, as well as in parts of northern Greece, including Easter»»»

New Delhi: A 44-year-old woman who was the main witness in her husband’s 2023 murder case was shot dead at point-blank range in northwest Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh on Saturday, in what police suspect was a targeted killing aimed at weakening the ongoing trial. The victim, Rachna Yadav, president of the»»»

If Bulgarians want Bulgaria to become a rich, fair, and European country, they must go out and vote, giving a clear mandate to one party to govern, Continue the Change (CC) Chair Assen Vassilev told Bulgarian National Radio on Sunday. "We have tried coalitions in all kinds of formats and have seen »»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) announced on Sunday, that local banks will be closed on Sunday, January 18, in observance of Israa and Miraj. KBA Deputy Secretary General Shaikha Al-Essa said in a press statement that banks will resume work on Monday, the 19th of Jan, »»»

BERLIN, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The German government reiterated on Sunday its refusal to interfere in the affairs of Denmark and its autonomous territory, Greenland, stressing the importance of respecting international law and the sovereignty of nations over their territories.German Vice-Chancellor and F»»»

Dubai: Veteran Syrian actor Ahmad Melli passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 80, following a sudden health crisis that required his admission to the intensive care unit at the National Hospital in Damascus, according to Syria’s Al Watan newspaper. Born in Damascus in 1949 to a Kurdish family»»»

Tunis, January 11, 2025 (TAP) – The Institution for Agricultural Research and Higher Education (IRESA) has signed a partnership agreement with the social entrepreneurship organization Enactus Tunisia, aimed at linking scientific research,...»»»

Pope Leo XIV offered prayers for those killed in protests in Iran and in the conflict in Syria during his weekly Angelus prayer on Sunday, calling for dialogue and peace, AFP reported. "My thoughts turn to what is happening these days in the Middle East, particularly in Iran and Syria, where persis»»»

Dubai Police have marked three decades of institutionalised human rights work, underscored by measurable outcomes that place people at the heart of policing. Over this period, the force handled 24,874 cases and restored Dh68.7 million in rights and entitlements, reflecting a sustained, results-driv»»»

Brisbane, Australia: Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev warmed up for an assault on this year's opening Grand Slam in perfect fashion by winning the Brisbane International final on Sunday. The Russian world number 13 was too strong for American Brandon Nakashima and ran out a 6-2,»»»

The Bulgarian tourism sector is undergoing a crucial transformation, driven by the country's integration into the Eurozone and the Schengen Area, according to experts from the Department of Tourism Economics at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Prof. Elena Velikova and Assoc. Pro»»»

KUWAIT, Jan 11 (KUNA) -- The "Al-Salhiya Fine Arts Forum" kicked off Sunday in Kuwait, organized in cooperation between the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, the Arab Media Forum, and the Al-Salhiya Complex. The event features 23 Kuwaiti artists displaying 51 paintings and artworks an»»»

Tunis, January 11 (TAP) – The Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia (CONECT) will organize an information day on “The 2026 Finance Law and Mandatory Electronic Invoicing” on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Tunis.The event is intended for...»»»

Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians in two separate incidents across ​the enclave, local health authorities said, as tension rises over continued violence. Medics said one Palestinian was killed in the Tuffah neighborhood in Gaza City, in an area under ‌Palestinian control, while ‌two o»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli gliders drop two sound bombs on Kfarkila and Mays Al-Jabal border towns, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 11-01-2026 12:30 PM Lates»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter: An Israeli glider was found after it had crashed in Aita Al-Shaab border town, South Lebanon 11-01-2026 12:37 PM Latest »»»

Citizens protested in front of Sofia City Hall on Sunday over the ongoing problem with waste collection in the capital. The protest was organized on Facebook by Mariyan Tashev under the slogan "Let's throw the garbage out on Moskovska Street 33." Sofia Municipality told BTA that the protest had bee»»»

Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, leader of the Shiite National Current, has offered what amounts to an amnesty to a group of former followers who had broken away from his movement and joined armed factions, most of which have strained relations with him. The majority of leaders and fighters in the Sh»»»

Egypt has signed renewable energy deals worth a combined $1.8 billion, state TV reported on Sunday. Among the deals were contracts with Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec and China's Sungrow. Egypt hopes to have renewable energy reach 42% of its electricity generation mix by 2030, but offi»»»

The SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will be cut short and the astronauts will return to Earth ahead of schedule, as one of them needs medical care, NASA Director Jared Isaacman has announced. The four-person team has been conducting research aboard the ISS since Augu»»»