Turkiye’s Kurdish region greets a conditional PKK pardon with relief, joy and doubt
DIYARBAKIR, Turkiye: Residents in Turkiye’s mainly Kurdish-populated southeastern region reacted with a mix of relief, joy and uncertainty on Tuesday after parliament approved a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants, offering them a potential path toward integration into normal life»»»
Iran Not to Retreat from Its Rights in Face of Any Threats: Top Security Official - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Not to Retreat from Its Rights in Face of Any Threats: Top Security Official 11-08-2026 19:45 PM Mohsen Rezaei Appointed Sayyed Khamen»»»
French newspapers appeal to antitrust regulator over Google's AI summaries
French newspapers have asked the country’s antitrust watchdog to take action over Google’s new AI-generated summaries – which appear at the top of search results – saying they are depriving news publishers of web traffic. A federation of nearly 300 French newspapers said Tuesday that it filed »»»
Andrzej Lis, fund manager at Rockbridge TFI, invests where the market is wrong
Andrzej Lis, a fund manager at Rockbridge TFI, describes his investment philosophy as holistic, combining macroeconomic analysis, fundamental research and valuation rather than relying on a single strategy. He begins by assessing inflation, interest rates, market liquidity and the economic cycle be»»»
Study: half of Polish women consider menopause a taboo subject, most cannot define it
Nearly half of Polish women consider menopause a taboo subject, even though 70% of women and 60% of men want it discussed publicly, according to Kulczyk Foundation research. At the same time, 93% of women cannot correctly define menopause. The issue has broader social and economic implications. Pol»»»
Chinese cars gain in Polish market with more than 312,000 passenger cars
New vehicle registrations in Poland increased across all major segments in H1 2026, according to KPMG and the Polish Automotive Industry Association. Passenger-car registrations rose nearly 10% y/y to 312,033, while commercial vehicle registrations increased 20% and bus registrations jumped 78%. To»»»
Poles react to EU tariffs on Chinese products by buying less, but more expensive products
Polish consumers increased their average monthly spending on major shopping platforms to PLN 825 in July, up 6% from the average of the previous three months, according to whenUbuy. Despite new EU customs charges, spending on Chinese platforms remained above PLN 300 per user. Shoppers instead bough»»»
Bahrain sentences two men to life over spying for Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Dubai: Bahrain's High Criminal Court has sentenced two men to life imprisonment after convicting them of spying for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and acting on its behalf in activities that authorities said targeted the kingdom's security and national interests. The Public Prosecu»»»
Two Linked to Plovdiv Murder Suspects Detained Over Attack on Nepalese MenOpinions
Two acquaintances of the teenagers accused in the fatal beating of a 37-year-old man in Plovdiv have been detained in connection with another violent incident involving two Nepalese citizens. The Plovdiv District Prosecutor's Office charged an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy on Tuesday with c»»»
Kuwait says two teenagers received alleged bomb-making training from ISIS members.
Dubai: Kuwait's Ministry of Interior said on Tuesday that the State Security Service had arrested two minors accused of communicating with members of the extremist group ISIS and receiving training in the manufacture of explosives as part of an alleged plot to target a place of worship in the count»»»
US rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions
NEW YORK: Rights groups on Tuesday sued US President Donald Trump over his sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, saying the measures block victims of war crimes from pursuing justice. The Trump administration, which rejects the ICC’s authority, has imposed travel bans and asset free»»»
Rights groups say planned Sheikh Jarrah yeshiva would deepen settlement push
LONDON: An Israeli rights group and Palestinian community organizations have asked a court to overturn approval for a Jewish religious school in occupied East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah, saying the project would be built on land expropriated for public facilities needed by Palestinians. Israeli nonp»»»
FAA plans to pause flights from Reagan National for IndyCar race - UPI.com
1 of 5 | President Donald Trump holds a racing helmet while hosting top IndyCar drivers at the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 13. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that it plans to pause flights from Reagan »»»
US rights groups sue Trump over ICC sanctions
NEW YORK: Rights groups on Tuesday sued US President Donald Trump over his sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, saying the measures block victims of war crimes from pursuing justice.The Trump administration, which rejects the ICC’s authority, has imposed travel bans and asset freez»»»
Polish AI company challenging OpenAI and Anthropic
Pathway, an AI company founded by Polish researchers and now based in the US, has reached a valuation of $500 million after raising additional seed funding. The company is developing a new AI architecture intended to be cheaper and more computationally efficient than today’s transformer-based large»»»
Maciej Berek steps down as PM’s right hand man
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Maciej Berek is stepping down as minister responsible for overseeing the implementation of government policy and will move to other public duties. His responsibilities will be taken over by Joanna Knapińska, head of the Government Legislation Center »»»
New Hungarian President elected: here's his message to us
Hungary’s parliament elected András Baka, the former head of the Supreme Court, as President of the Republic on Tuesday. Baka, the candidate of the ruling Tisza Party, was elected head of state with 140 votes in favour and 6 against in a secret ballot. Orbán’s Fidesz and the KDNP did not participat»»»
Appeals court rules lawsuits against social media can continue - UPI.com
An appeals court has ruled that thousands of lawsuits against social media companies can move forward. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA Aug. 11 (UPI) -- A federal appeals court ruled Monday that thousands of lawsuits against social media companies, like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat, can proceed. Th»»»
Reports: Trump took secret flight from Turkey last month amid threats from Iran - UPI.com
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomes President Donald Trump at the Beştepe Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey on July 7. File Photo by thee Turkish Presidency Office/UPI | License Photo Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The White House said President Donald Trump was on Air Force One when he left Tur»»»
Two Youths Charged with Assaulting Two Nepalese Nationals in Plovdiv
The Plovdiv District Prosecution Office has charged two boys, aged 18 and 17, with causing bodily harm to two Nepalese nationals on the night of July 24 to 25 in Plovdiv. The assault was captured on video, the prosecution service said on Tuesday. The boys were arrested on August 10. They are accuse»»»
EU hails Lebanon’s death penalty abolition as 'significant step forward'
The European Union on Tuesday congratulated Lebanon on the adoption of the law abolishing the death penalty, saying it marks a “significant step forward for human rights in the country.” “The abolition of the death penalty for all crimes, including through its retroactive application is an importan»»»
Syria's Bashar al-Assad, 8 other officials sentenced to death - UPI.com
A court in Damascus on Tuesday sentenced the exiled former dictator Bashar al-Assad and eight ex-officials in his regime to death after finding them guilty of premeditated murder, torture, arbitrary detention and crimes against humanity. Photo by Sana news agency/EPA Aug. 11 (UPI) -- A court in Dam»»»
Luigi Mangione to appear in court Tuesday; trial to begin Sept. 8 - UPI.com
Luigi Mangione appears at an evidence suppression hearing in May. He is scheduled to appear Tuesday in New York state court. File Pool Photo by Jeena Moon/UPI | License Photo Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Luigi Mangione, accused shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will appear in court Tuesday for hi»»»
Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 10,833
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index edged lower on Tuesday, losing 12.40 points, or 0.11 percent, to close at 10,833.18. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR4.86 billion ($1.29 billion), with 91 stocks advancing and 159 declining. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel mar»»»
China Takes 97% of H1 Humanoid Robot Shipments as Supply Chains Drive Global Scale-Up
China's cutting-edge industrial upgrade witnessed two major landmarks on Monday, marking the country's full-fledged global lead in humanoid robotics and further solidifying the rise of its "new new three" strategic sectors — robotics, artificial intelligence and innovative medicine. Industry data s»»»
Real estate lease law amendments boost sector, streamline procedures and protect rights: Municipality Ministry
Doha, Qatar: Law No. (8) of 2026 amending certain provisions of Law No. (4) of 2008 on the leasing of real estate is part of ongoing efforts to advance the nation's legislative and regulatory framework for the real estate sector, the Ministry of Municipality said in a statement on Tuesday. The amen»»»
Saudi jiu-jitsu athlete Ruqayah Suliman sets sights on world championship
ALKHOBAR: For Ruqayah Suliman, the medal that matters most came only after she learned how to lose. Saudi Arabia’s 26-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete had already suffered several defeats when she began to understand that improving her technique alone would not be enough. Competition brought ot»»»
Iran ‘Won Both War and Diplomacy’ Against US-Israeli Aggression, FM Araghchi Declares - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran ‘Won Both War and Diplomacy’ Against US-Israeli Aggression, FM Araghchi Declares 11-08-2026 15:35 PM Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Ar»»»
Israel builds roads, military posts in south Lebanon as Rome talks stall
BEIRUT: Lebanon has received no Israeli response to proposals submitted during the latest round of direct negotiations in Rome, a Lebanese official source said, as Israel expands military roads and defensive positions in areas of southern Lebanon under its control. The source, who is close to the L»»»
Officials, legal experts say Najib verdict marks step toward accountability
Damascus, Aug. 11 (SANA) Syrian officials and legal experts said the verdict issued against Atef Najib by the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus represents an important step in the accountability process, stressing the importance of justice, victims’ rights and adherence to legal procedures. Ministe»»»
What we are watching today: ‘The Ribbon Hero’
Netflix has been quietly spoiling anime fans lately, and I am not complaining. Just when you think you know what kind of fantasy anime the platform will throw at you next, along comes “The Ribbon Hero” with a giant monster, a magical ribbon and a princess who is much more interested in saving peopl»»»
‘Competitive’: How Lebanon’s thriving basketball league is fueling national team ambitions
DUBAI: Lebanon’s basketball season has just concluded with a thrilling Game Seven between Sagesse and Al-Riyadi, providing a fitting finale to a fiercely competitive campaign and another reminder of the sport’s enduring popularity in the country. For Lebanese basketball great and former Sagesse cap»»»
Syria court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death for crimes against humanity in absentia
A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia on Tuesday, along with his younger brother, for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead. A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former ruler B»»»
Administrative Reform in Healthcare Should Not Be Reduced to Concentrating Functions in Central Government, Democratic Bulgaria Says
Administrative reform in healthcare should not be reduced to concentrating functions in the central government and mechanically regrouping structures, Democratic Bulgaria said in a position posted on Facebook regarding the reform proposed by the Ministry of Health. "Democratic Bulgaria" cannot supp»»»
Two Girls Appeal Detention in the Plovdiv Murder CaseOpinions
The two girls charged in the brutal killing of 37-year-old Georgi Kuzev in Plovdiv have appealed their detention and are seeking to be released. The Plovdiv Court of Appeal is due to hear their appeals on Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. Kuzev, who was from Krichim, was found in a critical condition by passers-b»»»
Parliament abolishes death penalty in landmark vote
Lebanon's parliament Tuesday abolished the death penalty, making it the first country in the Arab world to replace the sentencing with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labor. The tiny Mediterranean country has committed to an unofficial moratorium on executions since January 2004. However, do»»»
Lebanon’s parliament approves bill to abolish death penalty
DUBAI: Lebanon's parliament Tuesday abolished the death penalty, making it the first country in the Arab world to replace the sentencing with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labor. The tiny Mediterranean country has committed to an unofficial moratorium on executions since January 2004. Howe»»»
Forestry engineer, crime group member detained on suspicion of extorting $30,000 - | 24.KG
Two people were detained on suspicion of extorting $30,000 in Ananyevo village, Issyk-Kul district. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, a local resident won a tender for the right to use a 10-hectare plot of land. However, forestry employees intention»»»
Zelensky says North Korean missiles used in deadly strikes overnight - UPI.com
Rescuers work at the site of a Russian missile strike on a residential neighborhood of Zaporizhzhia early Tuesday after six people were killed and 19 injured in aerial attacks on the city overnight. Photo by Daryna NaumovaEPA Aug. 11 (UPI) -- At least nine people were killed and 25 injured in Russi»»»
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad along with his younger brother to death in absentia on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead. The sentences at the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus »»»
From 15 minutes to four: New Dubai roads making journeys dramatically faster
Dubai: Dubai has been building all year, and a good deal of it is now open and saving you time on the road. Take the five projects with a published before and after figure, and by my count they account for approximately 37 minutes shaved off five separate journeys. Ranked below by how much time eac»»»
Trump demands compensation from Iran after Tehran seeks reparations
US President Donald Trump has demanded compensation from Iran for Americans and others he says were killed or wounded by Tehran and its allies. The demand comes after Tehran called on Washington to pay for damage caused during the US-Israeli war launched against Iran on February 28. Reparations are»»»
New satellite imagery shows scale of Israeli destruction at Lebanon’s Beaufort castle
DUBAI: Satellite imagery obtained by Arab News has revealed the extent of damage to Lebanon’s Beaufort Ridge after the Israeli military said it used hundreds of tons of explosives to destroy an underground Hezbollah tunnel network in the area in late July. Images taken before and after the operatio»»»
Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines
Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held but discredited theory that childhood shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits. The order advocates separating the measles, mumps a»»»
New President András Baka could stand up firmly to PM Magyar
On the basis of his professional record and tenure in high office, András Baka, who is due to be elected president today, may well take a hard line against Péter Magyar and his government, just as he did not hide his criticisms during the consolidation of Viktor Orbán’s power in 2010–11. That, inde»»»
How Netanyahu’s Gaza stance pits Trump’s peace plan against his own political survival
LONDON: Just 12 days ago, after months of diplomatic maneuvering between the US, Israel, Hamas and representatives of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, it seemed that an end to Israeli’s occupation of Gaza might finally be in sight. Today, that hope appears to be in jeopardy, threatened by a»»»
Colombia rescuers race against the clock to search for earthquake survivors
Rescuers in western Colombia worked through the night and into Tuesday searching for survivors beneath the wreckage after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake devastated parts of the country’s coffee-growing region on Monday. At least 164 people have been killed and authorities are warning the numbe»»»
Trump secretly swapped planes in Turkey over Iran threat, report says
US President Donald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, an extraordinary move prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported Monday. US President Donald Trump secretly flew out o»»»
Bulgaria's Interior Minister Targets Online Networks After Plovdiv MurderOpinions
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has announced a tougher state response to online radicalization, warning that authorities will target networks that encourage young people to commit acts of violence and present brutality as acceptable behavior. Demerdzhiev made the comments on Monday evening in a»»»
Syrian court sentences Bashar Al Assad, Maher and Atef Najib to death
Dubai: A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former President Bashar Al Assad to death in absentia, alongside his brother Maher and former senior security official Atef Najib, in a landmark case linked to the violent crackdown during Syria’s 2011 uprising. The Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus handed»»»