Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani, met with Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information HE Dr. Nasser Ahmed Al-Muhaisen, Ways to enhance joint cooperation and exchange expertise in various media fields be»»»

Kenyan cryptocurrency startups are considering shifting operations to Mauritius or South Africa after new regulations imposed minimum capital requirements that founders say could price smaller companies out of the country's rapidly growing virtual-asset market. At least five startup founders are co»»»

Zambians voted in presidential, parliamentary and local elections on August 13, with President Hakainde Hichilema favoured to win a second term as voters weighed an improving economy against persistent cost-of-living pressures, Reuters reported. Polls opened at 6 a.m. and were due to close&nbs»»»

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) and South African wine estate Lothian Vineyards have created “Drill Baby Drill”, an exclusive wine brand celebrating Africa’s energy industry ambitions. The brand will be formally launched during African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, which is scheduled to take place in Ca»»»

The Danube has dropped to a record low of 31 cm in Budapest, idling nuclear reactors in Romania and Hungary as a fierce drought parches central Europe. The river hit the mark on July 28, Xinhua reported, edging below the 33 cm low set in October 2018. Weeks of heat and thin rainfall have drained th»»»

European gas storage has fallen further behind its usual pre-winter pace, with Germany just 47.6% full against a normal 75% for early August and the Netherlands at 38.5% against a typical 77%, fuelling fears that Europe will face yet another energy crisis of fuel shortages and high prices. The Krem»»»

Just over half of the Ukrainians living abroad still intend to come home, down from more than two-thirds a year ago, as new lives in the EU take root. The share planning to return fell to 53% from 68%, while the share who say they do not intend to return at all doubled to 34% from 17%, according to»»»

The EU bought €809mn of Russian liquefied natural gas in June, 57% more than a year earlier, with Belgium the single biggest buyer. That gave Russia 24.1% of the EU's LNG market by value, second only to the US on 54.3% and €1.83bn. Belgium took €268mn worth, its highest since July 2025, ahead of Fr»»»

Even in the country most alarmed by it, defence is a top national concern for fewer than one person in three, reports Statista, which asked people in 32 countries whether defence and foreign affairs ranked among the most important issues facing their country. Nowhere did more than about one in thre»»»

The European Union has always lagged behind American efforts to innovate, but while it has long-term, structural problems to deal with in this area, it is also true that the Commission has been handed a more immediate chance to boost the bloc's prospects. The US has cut back on federal research gra»»»

Poland says it stopped a Russian-directed plot to murder a US citizen in Warsaw - the first time, its prime minister says, that Moscow has tried to kill an American inside another Nato country. Polish security services detained a Russian citizen on August 7 who had been recruited by Russian intelli»»»

Poland showcased its rapidly expanding armed forces on August 15, the Polish Army Day, parading tanks, artillery, missile launchers and combat aircraft through Warsaw in a display intended to deter Russia and demonstrate the scale of the country’s rearmament. Some 1,800 soldiers and about 270 vehic»»»

Latvia's airBaltic faces a critical week as the loss-making national airline seeks creditor concessions, €225mn in bridge financing and fresh equity to avoid what Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs calls the worst-case scenario – insolvency, Latvia’s national broadcaster LSM.lv reported on August 17. T»»»

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is due to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin later on August 18, on his first visit to Moscow since taking office in April following a widely criticised election. According to The Business Times, the Kremlin said the two leaders will discuss closer co-operation and»»»

Ukraine has begun putting parts of its electricity grid underground, betting that concrete and depth will do what air defence has not. Zaporizhzhia is building underground structures at two transformer substations, the regional authorities said, and more than half of the region's key transformers a»»»

Dubai: Moderate to heavy summer rain swept parts of the UAE, including Dubai, on Tuesday, bringing gusty winds and cooler conditions amid intense August heat, just days before the Suhail star rises on August 24, traditionally marking the start of a gradual decline in temperatures Scattered showers »»»

Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that the enemy carried out artillery shelling this afternoon on the town of Mansouri. Bulldozing operations were also conducted today in the Al-Mashaa area of ​​Mansouri. Earlier this morning, enemy aircraft carried out two airstrikes on Mansouri and on Deir Siryan»»»

Tunis, August 18 (TAP) – The weather on Tuesday will be generally clear to partly cloudy, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will blow from the north in the north and midland and from the east in the south. They will be...»»»

Colombian singer Shakira (L) speaks alongside American philanthropist Howard Graham Buffett (R) during a press conference after visiting one of the areas devastated by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Quibdo, Colombia, on Monday. Shakira announced that she will rebuild the Technological University o»»»

The UAE has accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at the Gulf nation on Tuesday, as a two-month window for US-Iran peace talks expired without a breakthrough. DETAILS TO FOLLOW»»»

Egypt launched a mobile application for real estate transactions on Tuesday to provide faster and easier services to citizens, a move unveiled by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly during the inauguration of a new Premium Tax Services Center in New Alamein City. Developed to support the state’s effort»»»

Egypt has launched its first offering of industrial land under a new lease-to-own system, comprising 540 plots with a combined area exceeding 5.7 million sqm across 20 industrial zones in 15 governorates nationwide. The offering, introduced by the Industrial Development Authority (IDA), aims to eas»»»

Egypt is accelerating the construction of fourth-generation cities and the modernisation of vital infrastructure along its North Coast to drive sustainable economic development and attract local and foreign investments, government officials announced on Tuesday. The updates were presented during a »»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the handover of the leadership of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) between newly appointed chairperson Mostafa Sheikhoun and outgoing chairperson Waleid Gamal El-Din. Madbouly received Sheikhoun following a presidential decree by President Abdel Fattah»»»

The Cabinet Media Centre has highlighted key industrial investment opportunities and advantages across Upper Egypt, including infrastructure and logistics, investment incentives and efforts to develop skilled workers, which it said are strengthening the region’s ability to attract investment, expan»»»

SYDNEY: A Palestinian advocacy group has criticized a Sydney library’s decision to remove a book about Israel’s war in Gaza from its shelves, warning that libraries have a responsibility to provide access to works that may “challenge or discomfort” their communities. Waverley Library in Bondi Junct»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the world marks World Photography Day, Qatar-based Her PhotoClub is highlighting the power of photography to connect women from diverse backgrounds, develop creative skills and transform everyday moments into compelling visual stories. Launched in November 2025, Her PhotoClub has gr»»»

Russia has the right to view the UK's declared direct participation of its missile forces in strikes against Russia as direct participation in a war, with all the ensuing consequences, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated. "The President warned of our right to act in any part of the world'»»»

Agostino Abbatiello is accused of being a ringleader in a cocaine-trafficking operation allegedly involving two fraternities at Penn State University. Photo by Pennsylvania attorney general's office Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The alleged ringleader of a drug-trafficking ring operating via two Penn State Univ»»»

Bad Bunny performs during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny and his 4-year-old beagle, Sansa Martínez Berlingeri, are featured »»»

A fresh emergency alert was issued across the UAE on Tuesday after the Ministry of Defence said air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the country. One missile fell outside UAE territorial waters, while the second fell within them. Authorities later confirmed»»»

MAKKAH: As the heat of the day recedes, the mountain city of Taif unveils a different side to its tourism scene. The evening hours create a vibrant environment where cool alpine weather, local hospitality and outdoor cafes come together to welcome travelers seeking an escape from the bustle. Visiti»»»

Dubai: US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman for the second time in four months — an extraordinary warning against a longtime American partner that has traditionally served as a bridge between Washington and Tehran. This time, however, the immediate trigger is becoming clearer. The »»»

AL-MUKALLA: The Iran-backed Houthis used Iranian missiles in their latest attacks on the city of Mokha on Yemen’s Red Sea coast, according to a Yemeni military official. Brig. Gen. Sadiq Duwaid, spokesperson for the government’s National Resistance, said an examination of debris from projectiles fi»»»

RIYADH: The Misk Foundation, with the UN Youth Office, announced the creation of the Global Youth Network, SPA reported on Tuesday The announcement was made in Geneva during the 31st Youth Assembly and coincided with International Youth Day. Young global citizens from more than 80 countries gathere»»»

Tunis, August 18 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Tuesday's session down 1.61% to 19,178.96 points, with a traded volume of TND 11 million, taking its annual performance to +45%, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. SOTETEL shares were the best performers after...»»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday that the country's air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles coming from Iran and heading towards the UAE, with both missiles falling into the sea. According to the ministry, the first missile fell outside the UAE's territorial waters, while the»»»

Riyadh: Fourteen people, including four children, have been given a new lease on life thanks to the work of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, which recently coordinated four organ retrieval procedures involving brain-dead donors. The work was carried out in collaboration with several medi»»»

RIYADH: The Gulf Academy for Leadership and Innovation’s first initiative in the UK brought together nearly 100 young men and women from across the Gulf Cooperation Council area, chosen from about 700 applicants. The week-long residential event at the University of Reading, which ran from Aug. 4 to»»»

Dubai: Ticket holders will receive a full refund following the cancellation of Christina Aguilera’s September 25 concert at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Ticketmaster confirmed the cancellation on Tuesday, telling fans that refunds will be processed automatically through the original payment method wi»»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the UAE. The ministry said the first missile fell outside the UAE’s territorial waters, while the second fell within the country’s territorial waters. UAE on high alertThe Ministry of»»»

JERUSALEM: Gaza health officials said Tuesday that an Israeli airstrike killed six people in the port of Gaza City and wounded a dozen more, while the Israeli army said it had targeted several Hamas commanders. Mahmoud Bassal, a spokesperson for Gaza’s civil defense agency, told AFP, that at least »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army Commander General Rudolph Haykal: The Army continues to implement all tasks related to the framework agreement within the ava»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated Tuesday in the second meeting of the States Parties to the Arab Charter on Human Rights, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by First Secretary at the Human Rights »»»

RIYADH: Brazilian photographer Humberto Martins da Silveira, who died recently, spent more than four decades traveling across Saudi Arabia with his camera. He documented its people, landscapes, architecture, heritage and transformation and, over time, the Kingdom became more than the subject of his»»»

Opponents of the Trump administration rally at City Hall in Los Angeles in April 2025. On Tuesday, the Department of Justice filed an appeal of a judge's ruling that it can't prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia on human smuggling charges. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Aug. 18 (UPI) -- The»»»

Rescuers search through the rubble of the Torres del Limonar building in Cali, Colombia, on Aug. 16. Dozens of rescuers from various countries worked to recover bodies from under the debris a week after an earthquake devastated the area. Photo by Mario Baos/EPA Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Colombian President »»»

AMMAN — The European Chamber of Commerce in Jordan (EuroCham Jordan) and the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to boost economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Jordan and the EU, with a focus on Germany.The MoU was s»»»

SYDNEY — Australian mining titan BHP reported Tuesday a solid rise in annual profit boosted by surging prices for copper — a key metal for the global energy transition and AI data centres.Net profit climbed 9 per cent from a year earlier to US$9.8 billion in the financial year to June 30, said the »»»

Christian leaders and religious figures in the West Bank say difficult living conditions are pushing an increasing number of Christian families to leave their homes. The reality is threatening the historic presence of Christians in Palestinian territories. France 24's correspondent Majed Saeed repo»»»