Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture on Sunday wrapped up the fifth season of seminars at Lusail University and held a seminar to mark its conclusion, attended by Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani; Chairman of Board of Trustees of Lusail University H»»»

Start investing in RTBs from just ₱5,000 and grow long-term savings from abroad MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine government surpassed its fund-raising targets for its latest retail bond offering, securing ₱167.25 billion ($2.91 billion) in fresh funding through the 32nd tranche of Retail Treasur»»»

UPDATESaudi flight disruption eases from Sunday, but Riyadh remains severely affected Dubai: UAE travellers faced flight disruptions on Monday, October 12, with cancellations and delays affecting services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Several flights linking the UAE with Saudi Arabia, includin»»»

CAIRO: ‌An Israeli strike killed at least two Palestinians in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said. The Israeli military said it targeted a militant in the area, without giving further information. Israel, which says Hamas has been ‌rearming and ‌launching attacks in violation ‌»»»

In connection with allegations made by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, Movement for Rights and Freedoms Chair Delyan Peevski has referred the matter to the prosecution service, the party’s press office announced on Monday. "In several public statements, Demerdzhiev put forward a baseless, absur»»»

Arab Finance: Emaar Misr for Development’s board has unanimously approved appointing BDO Keys Financial Consulting S.A.E. to set the fair value of the company’s and Sky Tower for Real Estate Development's shares and determine the swap ratio between the two companies for Emaar Misr's planned acquisi»»»

From being the first-ever Dubai bank in 1946, HSBC has built its UAE relationship on trust On October 12, 1946, an international bank opened a small branch beside Dubai Creek. It was the first bank ever in Dubai. It was the result of a meeting between Frank Johnson, a manager of the Imperial Bank, »»»

The chairman of the Conservative Action Party, MEP Claudiu Tarziu, stated that Romania needs a "conservative revolution," a return to normality, and a refounding of the state.While attending the meeting of the National Permanent Bureau of the Conservative-Liberal Humanist Party (PUCL), Tarziu calle»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Machine-gun fire directed at the outskirts of the town of Baraachit in southern Lebanon 12-10-2026 08:54 AM Latest »»»

Iran-US peace talks stall as Riyadh airport attacks disrupt Gulf travel The US-Iran conflict remains a major concern for Gulf residents. Fresh attacks on the main airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh and stalled diplomacy over the Strait of Hormuz added to regional security concerns. For people livi»»»

Doha: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice H E Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi said the launch of the Ministry’s new digital legal platforms marks a new phase in strengthening the State’s legal framework, improving legal services and enhancing the investment climate. The initiative aligns with t»»»

By Fatima Haydar Two year... Two years since we lost you, Sayyed. I remember sitting down to write about your first anniversary and wondering how a year could possibly have passed. Now, another year is gone. And somehow, this one feels different. Not because the loss has become easier. But because »»»

By Mokhtar Haddad Iranian Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei said that Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the Martyr of the Resistance, “was not merely the secretary-general of a political movement or the leader of a Resistance group. Over several decades, he becam»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud A proposal introduced in the United States Senate with the explicit objective of disarming Hezbollah contains an inadvertent admission about why the movement remains so deeply rooted in Lebanese society. Introduced in August 2026 as the Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization, and Suppo»»»

By Latifa Al-Husseini He was among the pioneers of the generation that founded the resistance. Hajj Mohammad Jaafar Qasir – Hajj Majed – joined the path of the mujahideen and took up the struggle against the occupiers of the land at an early age. From his hometown of Deir Qanoun Al-Nahr, the founda»»»

By Fatima Haydar The latest rift between Ethiopia and Eritrea is being seen as just another episode in a long and bitter history between two neighboring countries. But that is only part of the story. But what lies beneath this dispute is a wider struggle over territory, ports, military might and ac»»»

By Fatima Haydar Kpler’s latest assessment of Iranian oil shipments has quickly become part of a broader story about the impact of the US blockade. The headline finding is striking: no crude was recorded as being loaded onto tankers in September. But the more striking question is how much certainty»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud The most invasive revolution in targeted surveillance no longer relies solely on hovering drones, satellite tracking, or compromised cellphones- it may now operate directly beneath our feet, supplementing traditional reconnaissance with biological tracking. Evidence published in »»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy while firmly rejecting US unilateralism, telling Russian President Vladimir Putin that the Islamic Republic will not walk away from the negotiating table even as Washington continues its attacks. »»»

By Staff, Agencies The US military is preparing options for renewed war on Iran as three aircraft carriers are soon to be in the Middle East, even as President Donald Trump has said he will not attack Iran before the US midterm elections. The Pentagon has developed plans, ordered by Trump, for stri»»»

By Staff, Agencies Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of deploying troops deep into its territory and warned that it may have to defend itself against an “all-out invasion,” escalating tensions between the two former allies. Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos alleged that Eritrean forces, including mecha»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy while rejecting US unilateralism, telling Russian President Vladimir Putin that Iran will not leave the negotiating table despite continued US attacks. Speaking during a meeting with Putin on the side»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has delivered a historical rebuke to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s imperialist rhetoric, warning that foreign powers seeking to erase ancient civilizations will ultimately face historic humiliation and defeat. In a post on X»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Islamic Revolution Guards [IRG] confirmed that its naval forces have struck a giant liquefied petroleum gas [LPG] carrier in the Strait of Hormuz attempting to pass through an "illegal route" south of the strategic waterway. In a statement on Friday, the IRG warned that actio»»»

By Staff, Agencies The US Treasury Department has announced a temporary sanctions waiver on the Russian fuel trade amid skyrocketing global prices. The move allows the sale, delivery, offloading, and import of Russian diesel, including to the United States, until at least April 7, 2027. The announc»»»

By Staff, Agencies More than 100 education workers have been injured during ongoing high school protests across France, Education Minister Edouard Geffray said on Friday, as demonstrations over deteriorating school conditions and teacher shortages continue to spread. “Yesterday, the number of injur»»»

By Staff, Agencies The senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei Ali Akbar Velayati has warned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio against “lecturing others on morality” after he glorified ancient Greeks’ wartime resistance while trying to disparage the Iran»»»

By Staff, Agencies People were reportedly evacuated from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Saturday after witnesses said they heard an explosion, raising concerns over a possible new attack days after the Yemeni Armed Forces announced several operations targeting the facility. Saudi aut»»»

By Staff, Agencies Yemeni armed forces have announced a new wave of missile and drone attacks targeting two Saudi airports in Riyadh and Dammam, along with oil and gas facilities operated by Aramco. In a statement issued on Sunday, Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said th»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Navy [IRG-N] has warned tankers against violating its navigation restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz after reporting that a crude oil supertanker struck a naval mine while attempting to exit through an unauthorized passage. In a statement carried»»»

Washington, United States: A UN global poverty index has risen for the first time since its creation in 2010, bringing the number of people affected to 1.2 billion, the United Nations Development Programme reported Monday. In the 2026 edition of their annual report, the UNDP and the Oxford Poverty »»»

The EU’s annual rule of law report, tackling advancements in corruption and fundamental rights, shares overly optimistic improvement that is far from the reality on the ground, a civil liberties group revealed. Presented on a sweltering Friday in July, the EU commission’s 2026 rule of law report fa»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan and Turkiye condemned on Sunday the ongoing Houthi attacks on the Kingdom, including strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed and injured civilians and damaged civilian infrastructure.In a joint statement, the four countries, known as »»»

Brent holds near $103 as Gulf exports recover and Russia agrees to free more diesel Dubai: Crude oil prices fell on Monday, October 12, amidst choppy early trading. Traders balanced steady Gulf exports against rising regional tension and a US claim that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy c»»»

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said Washington has accepted some of Tehran’s seven conditions, but that its response remains insufficient. “The US has agreed to some of Iran’s seven conditions, but we consider its response INADEQUATE. Iranian diplomacy has changed »»»

Two rival explanations circulate for what has been happening around Mali in recent months. The first, which is popular in Moscow, is that the Americans are working methodically to displace Russian influence in the Sahel by way of diplomacy, mineral deals, and a new Congressional bill. The second, i»»»

Money and how to make more of it are among the top issues to be discussed among EU leaders as they gather for a two-day summit in Brussels, while they also struggle with ongoing problems on Ukraine, the Middle East, migration, defence, and new rules for EU-hopefuls, such as Montenegro. The official»»»

Bipartisan lawmakers demand reversal of controversial Russian fuel import plan WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump's administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fue»»»

This week will see a return to mostly sunny, dry weather, with only the occasional light shower possible. Peak temperatures will generally reach only around 16–17 degrees Celsius, and frost is again expected in several areas in the mornings — according to the forecast from HungaroMet. On Monday, th»»»

Bipartisan lawmakers demand reversal of controversial Russian fuel import plan WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump's administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fue»»»

Houthi missile intercepted by Saudi-led coalition in southern Saudi Arabia The Saudi-led military coalition said on Monday that it had "intercepted and destroyed" a ballistic missile fired by pro-Iranian Houthi fighters towards southern Saudi Arabia. "The coalition intercepted and destroyed a balli»»»

Military on alert as North Korea fires missiles into East Sea South Korea said Monday that North Korea had fired multiple ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan. "Our military detected around 09:20 (0020 GMT) several ballistic missiles launched from the Pyongyang area towards the East Sea," the J»»»

Slovenians rejected a bill expanding parliamentary inquiry powers in a referendum Sunday, dealing a blow to nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa. With 99 percent of votes counted, 51 percent opposed the proposal and 49 percent backed it in the binding vote. The opposition had denounced his reform»»»

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Sunday warned French and German voters of potential for Russian influence in upcoming elections, on the back of "clear" interference in Britain's referendum on European Union membership in 2016. Russia has previously denied meddling in the Brexit vote, wh»»»

US ramps up naval blockade, halts 135 ships near Iranian ports US Central Command (CentCom) says enforcement of its naval blockade of Iranian ports is intensifying, with four commercial vessels disabled, 135 ships turned around, and 10 tankers linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard destroyed over the»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. A senior US official said Sunda»»»

The family of Palestinian journalist Muhammad Abdel Aziz al-Najjar, who was killed in an Israeli strike in southern Gaza, has demanded accountability from the Israeli military, accusing it of killing an innocent man whose family depended on him for survival. Al-Najjar was killed on September 30 in »»»

ERIE, Pennsylvania: A man whose toddler was among eight people killed in a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, said Sunday that the gunman was a grandfather who never seemed distressed or out of the ordinary. “I think that was a front for him,” Julius Windham said as he stood at a memorial to vict»»»

After revisiting their two old flats, they recall memories: First supermarket, escalator Dubai: On Wednesday, October 7, exactly 50 years after they first arrived in Dubai, the Mohiuddin family gathered in the Arrivals Area of Terminal 1 at Dubai International Airport. The arrival stamp of October »»»

Emiratis offer homes and support as attacks on Saudi airports disrupt flights from UAE Dubai: Saudi Arabia's consulate in Dubai and the Northern Emirates has arranged buses to transport Saudi citizens overland after flight cancellations left some travellers unable to return home following attacks o»»»