Officials in Spain’s Murcia region have demanded an explanation from authorities in Madrid after dozens of illegal migrants arrived by boat on a crowded beach in broad daylight. The immigration crisis was thrust back into the spotlight late last month when more than 72,000 people crossed into Ceuta»»»

The top diplomats for Egypt and Iran discussed efforts to bring Tehran and Washington back to the negotiating table to settle the war, Egypt’s foreign ministry said on Saturday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty also discussed the Iranian-Omani talks on»»»

As a big fan of Persian food, I am always happy to try restaurants serving the cuisine. Sasani in Riyadh’s Hittin neighborhood makes a strong case for adding Persian food to your regular dining rotation. A little way away from the city center, it is worth the drive. Persian rugs hang from the ceili»»»

Dubai: Several participants have taken home cash prizes following the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260822, the winning numbers in the Days section were 19, 26, 9, 2, 4, 20, while the winning number in the Months section was 9. Meanwhile, three participan»»»

Ankara: Turkiye's exports to African countries rose 12.6% year-on-year in the first seven months of the year, reaching $13.3 billion. Osman Aksoy, coordinator chairman of the Turkiye-Africa Business Councils at the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkiye (DEIK), said Turkish exports to the cont»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operations of several homes in the towns of Mays Al-Jabal and Al-M»»»

Dubai: Several participants have taken home cash prizes following the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260822, the winning numbers in the Days section were 19, 26, 9, 2, 4, 20, while the winning number in the Months section was 9. Meanwhile, three participan»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Mirza Fakhrul Islam Almughair on the occasion of his swearing-in as President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, wishing him success in performing his duties, and for the relations between the two co»»»

TradeCanadaCanada to hit US back with tariffs after trade talks failAndreas Illmer with AP, ReutersThe trade standoff between Ottawa and Washington has escalated as Canada announced tariffs on US products. The move comes in response to the US saying that tariffs would follow the collapse of talks. »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army Won’t Let Netanyahu Delay Elections Under Any Pretext: Zionist Analyst 22-08-2026 19:46 PM Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (C) w»»»

A fire has broken out in dry grass and leaf litter near Bányász Street in Szolnok, eastern Hungary, with flames spreading in several directions and threatening nearby homes. The National Directorate General for Disaster Management reported the blaze on Saturday, saying local firefighters were worki»»»

Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a new project in Yemen to provide multifaceted life-saving health, nutrition, and cash assistance for the war-affected populations in Al Hudaydah Governorate's Al Zaydiyah and Al Dahi districts. With a total funding of USD 1 million from the Unit»»»

Amman, Aug. 22 (SANA) The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned on Saturday the Israeli occupation’s targeting of a civilian vehicle in Beit Jinn, Damascus Countryside, asserting that it represents a blatant violation of Syria’s sovereignty, security, and stability. In a statement publish»»»

Doha, Aug. 22 (SANA) The State of Qatar condemned on Saturday the Israeli occupation’s targeting of a civilian vehicle in Beit Jinn, Damascus Countryside, describing it as an unacceptable attack and a violation of Syria’s sovereignty. In a statement posted on the X platform, the Qatari Ministry of »»»

A military Cougar helicopter joined a rescue operation after a female tourist fell on a steep trail while descending from Malyovitsa Peak in the Rila Mountain (Southwest Bulgaria), the Mountain Rescue Service (MRS) of the Bulgarian Red Cross told BTA on Saturday. The woman sustained a traumatic bra»»»

An explosive device targeted a bus carrying security forces near the Syrian capital Damascus on Saturday, resulting in injuries among the passengers, state media reported. "An explosive device targeted a bus carrying Internal Security Forces personnel on the Maarounah–al-Tal road in Damascus countr»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation has officially entered into force, marking a significant advancement in bilateral economic relations. The agreement will facilitate greater market access for services export»»»

People leave flowers and candles at a makeshift memorial outside a school, one day after an attack carried out by a teen with a sword in Fagersta, Sweden, Saturday. A 17-year-old girl was killed and three others were injured at the school after the attack Friday. Photo by Magnus Lejhall/EPA Aug. 22»»»

Former British and French diplomats are urging action over what they say is Israel’s "erasure"of Palestine. More than 100 of those diplomats have penned a letter to the French President and the British Prime Minister calling for a ban on trade and arms sales to press Israel to accept a Palestinian »»»

Good news for hiking and climbing enthusiasts today: the Fontainebleau Forest just South of Paris is set to reopen to the public. But a month and a half after the terrible fire that ravaged 10% of this unique haven of biodiversity, the disaster is still fresh in everyone’s minds. Portions of the fo»»»

Border police officers arrested a Moldovan driver and an undocumented Moroccan national after they failed to comply with police orders and were pursued, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday. According to initial information, the Burgas Border Police and the Burgas Police are also searching for tw»»»

New Delhi: India's federal health ministry on Saturday listed symptoms to watch for H1N1 influenza cases and urged people to remain alert. In an advisory posted on social media, the ministry said H1N1 can cause fever, cough, sore throat, headache, runny nose, body aches and fatigue. Other symptoms »»»

RIYADH: France’s tourism sector reached a remarkable milestone in 2025, welcoming 102 million international visitors and solidifying its position as the world’s most visited destination. For many Saudi travelers, France is not simply a must-see destination, it is an enriching experience shaped by e»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Israeli drone attack on a civilian vehicle in the village of Beit Jinn in the Damascus countryside of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, which resulted in civilian casualties. Qatar considered this an unacceptable act of aggression and a violation of »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces are continuing to strike drone launch sites, ports and maritime vessels used by the Ukrainian forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "During the day, the Russian armed forces continued striking unmanned aerial vehicles launch sites, as wel»»»

Dubai: More than 100,000 people have taken part in the second edition of Dubai Mallathon, recording over 220 million steps in the first two months of the community sports initiative. The initiative, launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Mi»»»

Damascus, Aug. 22 (SANA) The 45-day U.S. congressional review period for removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism (SST) list has expired, Advisor for American Affairs Jihad Makdissi said Saturday. Makdissi said on X that completing the congressional review removes a key procedural obstac»»»

The United States and Iran have escalated their rhetoric ahead of expected new American economic sanctions, which Washington describes as the “harshest in history”, amid persistent military threats and ongoing traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is sched»»»

The Suez Canal has successfully restored several shipping services operating on the trade route between Europe and Asia, recording a noticeable increase in daily transit rates by Maersk container vessels, Canal Authority Chairperson Osama Rabie stated on Saturday. Rabie’s comments coincided with th»»»

Bangkok: President of the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA), HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al-Thani has been elected as a member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Executive Board for 2026, representing the QCA. The election took place during the ACC Annual General Meeting 2026, held in Bangkok on Sat»»»

PARIS: Long perceived as a secondary field, or even as something separate from major economic and geopolitical issues, culture has now become one of the driving forces behind Saudi Arabia’s transformation. At the heart of Vision 2030, it is accompanying a profound transformation of the Kingdom and »»»

BANGKOK: President of the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Thani has been elected as a member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Executive Board for 2026, representing the QCA. The election took place during the ACC Annual General Meeting 2026, held in Bangkok on Satu»»»

MANILA: Kriz Dela Cruz has pinned all his hopes on getting a seafaring job, believing that a maritime career is the best way to lift his family out of poverty. To apply for a job at sea, he traveled more than 1,000 km to reach Manila from his southern Philippine hometown of General Santos City, sti»»»

Saudi Awwal Bank, one of the leading banks in the Kingdom, has partnered with regional e-commerce platform noon to launch a first-of-its-kind co-branded Visa credit card with unique benefits. Designed in line with modern digital shopping habits, the “SAB noon Visa credit card” is one of the leading»»»

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday his country could not accept US terms for a trade deal, and would slap retaliatory tariffs on steel and dairy products in response to heavy duties imposed by Washington. "We cannot accept what they've offered, and we will not give what they'»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli drone attack targeting a civilian vehicle in the village of Beit Jin, located in the Damascus countryside of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, which resulted in injuries among civilians. Qatar considers this»»»

CAIRO/WASHINGTON: Iran on Saturday denounced US plans for new sanctions that could put further strain ​on the Islamic Republic’s economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China. After nearly six months of war since the US and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and France have built a cultural relationship that now spans contemporary art, heritage, language, higher education, research, and a growing network of young professionals. What was once largely driven by state-level diplomacy is increasingly being shaped by institutions, creat»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and France have maintained and strengthened a 100-year official relationship through partnerships in politics, economics, culture and defense, with numerous state visits exchanged. Both countries focus heavily on diplomacy and foreign policy, sharing a mutual mission to seek se»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s relationship with France is often discussed in the language of diplomacy, investment and geopolitics, but it is now increasing being preceded by lighter conversations over a plate of warm prawns and French pastry at a table with friends. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is on»»»

Traffic between km 26 and km 27 of the Trakia Motorway in the direction of Sofia has been restored, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) said here on Saturday. Earlier in the day, RIA said traffic between km 26 and km 27 of the Trakia Motorway in the direction of Sofia was being carried out in the »»»

RIYADH: Reports from Sky News and The Guardian confirm that Newcastle United has entered its most turbulent transition phase since the historic October 2021 Saudi-led takeover. The pressure on the Tyneside project intensified after head coach Eddie Howe stepped down, with Germany’s Matthias Jaissle»»»

RIYADH: Ibrahim Bin Jibreen, CEO of Saudi esports club Twisted Minds, believes the Esports World Cup has become one of the most important tournaments globally, in particular providing emerging clubs from the Kingdom opportunities to diversify their revenue streams and attract more partners. Talking»»»

Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) announced that it received preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to establish “yomo” as a digital bank, in line with Egypt’s digital banking framework introduced in 2023. The approval marks an important milestone in the development of »»»

The Egyptian Travel Agents Association (ETAA) has held talks with a senior delegation from the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) to explore opportunities to expand tourism cooperation, develop joint tourism programmes and promote investment between Egypt and Uganda. Nader El-Beblawi, Chairperson of the ET»»»

Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said the Ministry is maintaining close coordination with the Ministry of Finance, the Customs Authority and other relevant agencies to expedite the release of goods. He noted that the average customs clearance time had fallen from around 16 d»»»

Gold prices in Egypt continued their upward trend for the third consecutive week, supported by a strong rally in global gold prices and a rise in the US dollar against the Egyptian pound. According to a technical analysis by Gold Bullion, the price of 21-karat gold rose 5.8% last week, increasing f»»»

Salah Gomblat, Minister of State for Military Production, held a meeting with the chairpersons of the Ministry’s affiliated companies operating in ammunition production to review the implementation of supply contracts, developments in production and plans to upgrade manufacturing capabilities durin»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelled the town of Mansour, while an Israeli drone dropped a sound bomb on its outskirts toward »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has lashed out at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after Ankara announced that it’s seeking an Interpol Red Notice for the controversial leader on genocide charges. The war of words comes amid broader tensions between the two US allies after »»»