US President Donald Trump has shared a photo of his 2019 meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, renewing his claim that the two leaders have a good personal relationship. Trump posted the image on Truth Social on Saturday, showing the pair meeting at Panmunjom, the village on the heavily for»»»

Dubai: Six months ago, the Strait of Hormuz was open, oil and gas flowed through one of the world’s most important energy corridors, and Iran did not control which ships could pass or demand tolls for their transit. Today, after nearly six months of war, restoring something close to that pre-war re»»»

A U.S. State Department spokesperson has said that Hezbollah "bears sole responsibility for Israel's presence on Lebanese soil," following the latest deadly Israeli strikes in south Lebanon. "This is precisely why Hezbollah must be disarmed and dismantled," the spokesperson said. "The pilot zone pr»»»

Israel vowed Sunday it would hit Hezbollah again if threatened, as it identified what it described as a commander killed in strikes a day earlier that also left several children dead. Israeli strikes on Saturday killed 11 people in southern Lebanon, according to authorities, in the deadliest attack»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Enemy Proceeds Attacks on Ali Al-Taher in Southern Lebanon 16-08-2026 12:07 PM Smoke rises after Israeli strike on the area between»»»

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on a shipping map for the Strait of Hormuz, although some issues are still being discussed, Press TV reported citing Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. Earlier, Saudi broadcaster reported that Iran and Oman had reached an a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) HE Denis Sassou Nguesso, on the occasion of his country’s National Day.»»»

Twelve people have been killed and dozens injured after a Polish-registered tourist bus crashed on Hungary’s M3 motorway near Mezőkeresztes early on Sunday morning. According to police, the accident happened at around 1 AM on 16 August on the motorway’s carriageway towards Nyíregyháza, shortly afte»»»

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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed on Saturday that Pyongyang engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has technically been ongoing for more than 70 years due to the lack of a peace treaty. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally e»»»

WASHINGTON DC: A US State Department spokesperson told Asharq on Saturday that the “pilot zones” process remained “the only viable path towards achieving long-term peace and security for Lebanon and Israel”. The spokesperson added that Washington was looking forward to the Lebanese army completing »»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) HE Denis Sassou Nguesso, on the occasion of his country’s National Day.»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Korea HE Lee Jae Myung, on the occasion of his country's National Liberation Day.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Korea HE Lee Jae Myung on the occasion of his country's National Liberation Day.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondents report constant activity of Israeli drones over Iqlim Al-Tuffah in southern Lebanon and Beirut’s Dahiyeh 16-08-2026»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces conduct demolition operation in the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun: Al-Manar reporter 16-08-2026 10:09 »»»

On Aug. 16, 2005, a West Caribbean Airways flight from Colombia crashed in a remote area of northwest Venezuela, killing 160 people. 1 of 5 | On August 16, 2005, a West Caribbean Airways flight from Colombia crashed in a remote area of northwest Venezuela, killing 160 people. File Photo courtesy of»»»

Independence Day celebrations bring Pakistanis together in Sharjah Pakistani community gathers at Pakistan Social Centre Sharjah for cultural performances, national songs and celebrations Sharjah: National pride and cultural spirit filled the Pakistan Social Centre Sharjah as the community gathered»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Moscow mayor says six hundred drones targeted the region in a sustained overnight assault that wounded three people 16-08-2026 09:40 AM Lat»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has called upon the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to consistently apply the principles of transparency and consultation in a manner that preserves its credibility and strengthens trust among its Member Associations (MAs). QFA also emphasised th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) and Jetour announced a two-season sponsorship agreement, making it the Official Sponsor and naming rights holder of QSL 2 league, officially renaming it as Jetour League. The agreement aligns with QSL’s strategic plan to develop its competitions, enhance th»»»

Turkey wants to hand Ukraine a stockpile of American cluster bombs that has been sitting in its depots since the 1980s. Moscow has asked Washington and Ankara to explain themselves. Any such transfer would do "serious harm ... to our bilateral relations with Washington and Ankara," Russian foreign »»»

Doha, Qatar: DPS Modern Indian School and DPS Monarch International School jointly celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with great patriotism and pride. The event brought together students, teachers, parents and distinguished guests in a meaningful tribute to India’s freedom and heritage. The p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha on Friday commemorated the landmark 80th Independence Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan with a grand flag-hoisting ceremony filled with patriotic fervour. The event, held at the Embassy premises was attended by hundreds of distinguished Pakistani c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Crude oil futures climbed over $1 a barrel on Friday amid tanker attacks and a lack of progress on a peace agreement between the Trump administration and Iran’s leadership, stated Al Attiyah Foundation in its Weekly Energy Market Review. Brent crude futures settled at $88.52 a barrel, »»»

DOHA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Egypt could become the next country to join a newly established mutual defence pact between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Erdogan described Cairo’s possible accession as one of several options being conside»»»

Geneva: Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW) participated in the 35th session of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, held at the UN headquarters in Geneva. The participation is part of Qatar Social Work’s endeavour to enhance civil society participation in in»»»

Doha, Qatar: The 80th Independence Day of India was celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm yesterday as the official ceremony was held at the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), with over 500 members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India in attendance. The ceremony began with the singing of t»»»

Six hundred drones targeted the Moscow region in a sustained overnight assault that wounded three people, the Russian capital's mayor said on Sunday, as Ukraine steps up long-range attacks into Russian territory. Ukraine has been carrying out strikes deep inside Russia in recent weeks, with drone b»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a reply message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, thanking him for his greetings on the 81st anniversary of Korea’s liberation, KCNA reported. Kim said Korea’s liberation ended decades of Japanese colonial rule and restored the country’s independence and sove»»»

A Colombian woman who was rescued after being trapped for nearly 37 hours under the rubble in the wake of a strong earthquake has died of her injuries, her family told AFP on Saturday. Along with her death comes the painful realisation that the chances of finding survivors are dwindling, as rescue »»»

The controlled sinking of the barges has begun, and water levels at the pumping station have already risen by one centimetre, while a continuous drop in water levels continues to be recorded in the main channel of the Danube — the Prime Minister announced on Saturday morning in Paks, at a press con»»»

Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars' moons to retrieve samples that may unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth, although a rival Chinese mission aims to make it back first. The unmanned Martian Moons eXploration (MMX), set to blast off from Tanegashima Space Center »»»

The Hungarian government broke the law when it seized the servers of Fidesz, the party of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the Prosecutor General’s Office has said. The country’s new leader Peter Magyar is meanwhile continuing his quest to purge the remnants of Orban’s 16-year stay in power. Las»»»

WASHINGTON: Indiana authorities said at least five people have died as a result of severe storms and flooding across the state this week, as first responders used boats to rescue more people Saturday from rising waters in neighborhoods along the White River in Indianapolis. The state has been hamme»»»

WASHINGTON, United States: The US Democratic Party voted Saturday to prioritize minority-heavy states in its kick-off of 2028 presidential primaries, opening the nominating calendar in South Carolina and Nevada. The new schedule “truly represents our party and our values, and will help us retake th»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is stretching the limits of US aircraft carriers and leaving the western Pacific without one of the key American warships as China shows more signs of aggression. The USS George Washington is departing the Pacific and expected to replace the USS»»»

Dubai: More than 170,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling for US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to be removed from the country, turning months of anger over President Donald Trump’s policies into a direct challenge to Washington’s top diplomat in Ottawa. The petition, launched on July 21 by Calga»»»

Share: A man reacts on the rubble of a destroyed home that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Ansar village, southern Lebanon, on Aug. 15, 2026. Photo by Mohammed Zaatari/AP Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, some of the deadliest since deals in June eased ho»»»

BEIJING: China's exports of electric trucks to other Asian countries have spiked, adding to a surge in domestic sales ​as higher fuel costs as a result of the Iran war accelerate regional electrification. China’s rapid adoption of e-trucks — from lighter vehicles to tractor-trailers — has partially»»»

Tribune News Network Doha India’s 80th Independence Day was celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm on Saturday. The Embassy of India held the official ceremony at the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), with more than 500 members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India in attendance. The ceremo»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Embassy of Pakistan in Doha commemorated the landmark 80th Independence Day of Pakistan with a grand flag-hoisting ceremony filled with patriotic fervour. The event, held on the Embassy premises, was attended by hundreds of distinguished Pakistani community members. Am»»»

Tribune News Network Doha DPS-Modern Indian School and DPS-Monarch International School jointly celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with great patriotism and pride at DPS-Modern Indian School. The event brought together students, teachers, parents and distinguished guests in a meaningful tribu»»»

QNA Geneva Qatar Foundation for Social Work participated in the 35th session of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, held at the UN headquarters in Geneva. The participation is part of Qatar Social Work’s endeavour to enhance civil society participation in intern»»»

Turkey wants to hand Ukraine a stockpile of American cluster bombs that has been sitting in its depots since the 1980s. Moscow has asked Washington and Ankara to explain themselves. Any such transfer would do "serious harm ... to our bilateral relations with Washington and Ankara," Russian foreign »»»

JERUSALEM: Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya was set to travel to Cairo on Saturday evening for talks with Egyptian officials, a Hamas source told AFP, ahead of a visit by US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner to the region. Hayya, who will be visiting Egypt for the first time since a»»»

PARIS: Spain international Ferran Torres, who scored the only goal in last month’s World Cup final, signed for reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona on Saturday. The 26-year-old forward cost the Ligue 1 title-holders a reported 50 million euros ($58 million). “Paris Saint-G»»»

Doha: Qatar Television marks today, August 15, the 56th anniversary of its launch, a milestone that reflects more than half a century of media leadership and cultural authenticity. Since its first broadcast on August 15, 1970, this national institution has played a role far beyond delivering news a»»»