Russia summons Japan ambassador over disputed islands row
Moscow said Monday it had summoned the Japanese ambassador after Tokyo condemned President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Russia's far-eastern Kuril Islands, which are also claimed by Japan. Russian-Japanese relations have long been dogged by the contested islands, known in Japan as the Northern »»»
White House attacks CNN reporter for question on Trump aide
WASHINGTON, United States: The White House on Monday lashed out at a CNN reporter after she asked a question about President Donald Trump’s relationship with an aide, in the latest in a series of attacks on female journalists. During an event in the Oval Office, reporter Kristen Holmes asked Trump,»»»
Texas families ask Supreme Court to hear appeal on 10 Commandments law - UPI.com
The Supreme Court of the United States is shown in June. A group of Texas families has asked the court to hear a challenge to a Texas law requiring a version of the 10 Commandments to be posted in every public-school classroom in the state. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI»»»
Iraq, Iran, US condemn drone attack on Kurdistan PM's office, as Sept. 30 disarmament deadline looms
Iraq said on Monday it would launch an investigation into an overnight drone attack on the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister's office, as Iran portrayed the incident as a ploy to undermine bilateral relations. Kurdistan's authorities had earlier blamed the attack -- which also targeted the home of the»»»
Qatar Airways rolls out exciting packages for Formula 1 fans
Packages continue to include flexible 24-hour hotel check-in and check-out benefits and can be further customised with additional experiences such as city tours, beach club access and destination experiences across Qatar. To book the new Stopover packages, customers need to make sure their search d»»»
Motivational series Vijayamanthrangal Part 12 released in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha The 12th part of Vijayamanthrangal, the popular motivational and inspirational series by Doha-based Indian author Dr Amanulla Vadakkangara, was officially released at a function held at Radio Malayalam in Doha. The publication marks another milestone in Dr Amanulla Vadakka»»»
The Way Corporate Services marks India’s Independence Day with patriotic fervour
Tribune News Network Doha The Way Corporate Services celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour, bringing together members of the Indian community, business leaders and social activists to honour the sacrifices of the freedom fighters and reaffirm the values of unity, democracy»»»
YoC marks a summer of cultural exchange across three continents
Tribune News Network Doha Years of Culture (YoC), Qatar’s long-term cultural exchange initiative, has marked a successful summer of international programming, with major exhibitions presented across Mexico, Chile and China bringing Qatar’s creative partnerships to audiences around the world. Spanni»»»
QRCS, UNHCR boost healthcarefor Syrian refugees in Jordan
Tribune News Network Doha With the support of Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have concluded the Supporting Health Access and Referral Pathways (SHARP) project for Syrian refugees in Jor»»»
Young artists showcase vision for Viksit Bharat 2047 in Doha
Tribune News Network Doha Young Indian artists in Qatar gave colourful expression to their dreams for a developed and progressive India at the Viksit Bharat 2047 Painting Competition, organised by the Embassy of India in Qatar as part of the celebrations marking India’s 80th Independence Day. Held »»»
Aspire Dome readying to host inaugural ‘Run the Dome’ race
Tribune News Network Doha Aspire Zone Foundation is preparing to host the inaugural edition of ‘Run the Dome’, a 4.8-kilometre race to be held inside Aspire Dome, one of the world’s leading multi-purpose indoor sporting facilities, on Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29, 2026. The race offers an »»»
Ooredoo named Official Telecom Sponsor of FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship 2026
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo Qatar has been announced as the Official Telecom Sponsor of the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship 2026 taking place in Doha from August 19 to 29, 2026 and bringing together 24 national teams from around the world. As part of its sponsorship, Ooredoo will»»»
QM, UNESCO to host coastal, maritime meet on August 20
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM), in collaboration with the UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, will host a public conference titled ‘Coastal and Maritime Cultural Heritage in Qatar’ on August 20from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Auditorium of the National Museum of Qatar»»»
QF students share tips with incoming class
Tribune News Network Doha Every new class at Education City walks into Marhaba – Qatar Foundation’s annual orientation event for new students – carrying the same quiet mix of excitement and nerves. Behind them are years of preparation. Ahead of them is a version of university life they can’t fully »»»
What is Iraq’s anti-corruption crackdown really changing — and can it recover stolen state wealth?
WASHINGTON D.C.: Iraq’s new anti-corruption campaign has produced some of the country’s most dramatic displays of state power in years, with stacks of Iraqi dinars pulled from a drainage pit, hundreds of kilograms of gold seized and handed to the central bank, and security forces moving through Bag»»»
Al-Tanf crossing records 65,000 tankers, 10,000 trucks since reopening
Homs, Aug. 17 (SANA) Al-Tanf border crossing with Iraq has recorded growing commercial traffic since reopening in early April, with over 65,000 fuel tankers and some 10,000 trucks crossing toward Syria and onward to regional destinations, the General Authority for Borders and Customs said Monday. T»»»
Who is Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas leader who met Kushner in Cairo?
CAIRO: Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas chief who met US envoy Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, in Cairo on Sunday, emerged as a pivotal figure in the Palestinian militant group during the Gaza war as Israel killed its other leaders. Named Hamas’ overall leader in July, Hayya narrowly»»»
Prosecutor calls for jail term for Guinea teacher charged with insulting imam
CONAKRY, Guinea: Prosecutors asked a Guinea court Monday for a one-year prison sentence for a teacher and civil liberties advocate who has been jailed and charged with publicly insulting Conakry’s Grand Mosque imam. Teacher Bella Bah Bah was charged and incarcerated on August 13, after being report»»»
Iran holding two artists who met with French diplomats: supporters
PARIS, France: Iran is holding in prison two prominent Iranian graphic design artists after they met two French diplomats in a case that has sparked tensions between Paris and Tehran, their supporters said. Aria Kasaei, 46, and Elly Naghilou, 36, were arrested after meeting the French diplomats in »»»
British student deported from US ‘profiled for being Muslim’
LONDON: A British student deported from the US after being interrogated for nine hours has said he was profiled for being Muslim. Laith Al-Ani described feeling “kidnapped” upon arrival in the US, when he was interrogated and then detained for another 14 hours by US Customs and Border Protection at»»»
Poll: Significantly fewer U.S. adults say they gamble compared to 2016 - UPI.com
A New York State Lottery PowerBall lottery sign displays a jackpot of $1.6 billion in December 2025 in New York City. A new Gallup poll released Monday shows that the percentage of those who say they've taken part in a gambling activity over the past year has dropped significantly over the past dec»»»
Israeli occupation forces raid the town of Bir Nabala, northwest of occupied Al-Quds (Jerusalem) - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces raid the town of Bir Nabala, northwest of occupied Al-Quds (Jerusalem) 17-08-2026 23:31 PM Latest News Urgent New»»»
A detainee’s death revives Syria’s memories of torture and abuse in prisons
DAMASCUS, Syria: The death of a young man with a serious medical condition who was arrested and allegedly beaten by Syrian security forces has stirred up dark memories of torture and other abuse in detention centers under the Assad dynasty’s decades-long rule. Syrians have taken to social media and»»»
Rodri arrives at Barcelona to complete 'dream' move
Paris, France: Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri arrived in Barcelona on Monday to sign a contract with the La Liga champions as one of the transfer sagas of the summer draws to its conclusion. "I'm very pleased to be here. The last few days have been intense, but I'm glad everything's sorted»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Comic Enlightenment’ by Nicholas McDowell
François Rabelais’s “Gargantua and Pantagruel”—loosely related tales of gluttonous, drunken giants and their fantastic adventures—was one of the most notorious works of Renaissance Europe, condemned by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Protestant reformer John Calvin as obscene and irreligious»»»
Major Saudi education reforms include variable hours for teachers, AI tools and 37,500 promotions
RIYADH: Key education reforms for the coming school year in Saudi Arabia include a strict ban on educators teaching outside their specializations; the introduction of AI tools to ease administrative workloads; the promotion of more than 37,000 educational and administrative staff; and working hours»»»
Iran’s FM Dismisses Drone Attack on Barzani’s Office as False Flag Operation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi: The Islamic Republic is determined to continue the process of establishing a safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz with the Sultanate of Oman - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi: The Islamic Republic is determined to continue the process of establishing a safe passage for ships»»»
Prosecution rests in Lindsay Clancy murder trial - UPI.com
Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The prosecution rested Monday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy over the killings of her three children in Massachusetts. Clancy, 36, is accused of fatally strangling her children -- 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan -- at their home on Jan. 24, 2023. Th»»»
Somali pirates seize cargo ship
NAIROBI: Pirates have seized a cargo ship off the coast of Somalia, monitors reported on Monday, in the latest incident since a resurgence of maritime attacks around the Horn of Africa. Eight people boarded and took control of the merchant ship near Marraye in Somalia, according to alerts by UK Mar»»»
Back to school: Nearly 10,000 buses and 20,000 transport staff ready across the UAE
Abu Dhabi: Emirates Transport has announced that around 10,000 school buses equipped with safety and security systems are ready to transport students across the UAE as the 2026-2027 academic year begins. The company said more than 10,000 bus drivers, along with a similar number of transport and saf»»»
Iraq to probe drone attack on Kurdistan PM’s office
IRBIL: Iraq said on Monday it would launch an investigation into an overnight drone attack on the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister’s office, as Iran portrayed the incident as a ploy to undermine bilateral relations. Kurdistan’s authorities had earlier blamed the attack — which also targeted the home »»»
Where We Are Going Today: ‘Mahd Cultural Cafe’ in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s coffee culture has become deeply woven into everyday life. Cafes are no longer simply places to grab a quick cup of coffee — they are spaces to work, meet friends, read, socialize and, increasingly, experience culture. Mahd Cultural Cafe in Al-Jazli Shopping Mall in Riyadh’s Al-Narji»»»
Iraq to probe drone attack on Kurdistan PM’s office
IRBIL: Iraq said on Monday it would launch an investigation into an overnight drone attack on the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister’s office, as Iran portrayed the incident as a ploy to undermine bilateral relations. Kurdistan’s authorities had earlier blamed the attack — which also targeted the home »»»
Trump’s Gaza plan: What is at stake for Netanyahu?
The Trump administration is stepping up diplomatic efforts to secure a peace plan for Gaza. US envoy Jared Kushner is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a bid to persuade him to back the proposal. With Netanyahu facing major political and personal stakes ahead of a possible re»»»
Trumps threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of any Iran deal - UPI.com
President Donald Trump speaks Monday in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. In an interview Monday, Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of any potential deal with Iran. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump threat»»»
Palestinian American returns to West Bank to defend his home under siege by Israeli settlers
QUSRA, West Bank: The Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged by Israeli settlers for over a week traveled to his property on Monday to join other family members who have been defending it. The standoff, in the village of Qusra, has seen groups of settlers surrou»»»
Turkiye expanding, upgrading crossings along Syrian border
ANKARA: Turkiye is expanding and upgrading several customs crossings along its border with Syria to increase capacity, improve infrastructure and accommodate growing trade ahead of Syria’s reconstruction phase. The country’s Trade Ministry is carrying out the projects to expand border facilities an»»»
Tupac Shakur accused killer was out for 'revenge', jury hears
Las Vegas: Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot dead in an act of gang revenge ordered by a mobster who later boasted of it, jurors heard Monday, as one of America's most anticipated trials got under way, 30 years after the murder. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a one-time leader of the South Side Compton Crips, o»»»
August 20 fireworks may be cancelled due to looming peril
As the August 20 fireworks approach, forecast uncertainty invariably rises, for late summer brings a confluence of atmospheric influences to the Carpathian Basin. This volatility, coupled with the sudden onset of violent showers and thunderstorms, could place the national day celebrations in jeopar»»»
Ukraine's bank profits fall by nearly a third as wartime windfall fades
Ukraine's banks made almost a third less profit in the first half of 2026 than a year earlier, as the wartime windfall that fattened their margins begins to fade. The banking system's net profit fell 32% year on year to UAH54.07bn ($1.3bn) in 1H26, according to National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) data c»»»
Russia's ruble stablecoin has turned over $140bn since launch, its sponsor bank says
A ruble-backed stablecoin built by a sanctioned Russian defence bank has handled nearly $140bn of turnover since it was created 18 months ago. Pyotr Fradkov, chairman and chief executive of PSB Bank and son of a former prime minister, said A7A5 had reached that figure since February 2025. “This is »»»
Poland says Russia hired an assassin to kill an American in Warsaw, as sabotage and covert operations raise their head again
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»»»
Plovdiv Residents Rally Again In Defence of Plovdiv Fair
In Plovdiv, citizens held a second protest on Monday in defence of the Plovdiv International Fair in front of the town hall, despite the fact that earlier in the day Finance Minister Galab Donev had confirmed before the Supreme Court of Cassation that steps were being taken to protect the state's 2»»»
Tupac Shakur's accused killer was out for 'revenge', jury hears
Las Vegas: Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot dead in an act of gang revenge ordered by a mobster who later boasted of it, jurors heard Monday, as one of America's most anticipated trials got under way, 30 years after the murder. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a one-time leader of the South Side Compton Crips, o»»»
Trump Says He Believes Making Hormuz Strait Part of US Great Idea, Claims US Controls It
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Monday called the idea of the Strait of Hormuz becoming part of the US is great. "I do think it's a great idea," Trump told reported. The president also claimed once again that the US has "total control" over the strait.Last week, Trump said he wo»»»
CPG employees wave three-day strike in September
Tunis, Aug. 17 (TAP) – Employees and executives of the Gafsa Phosphate Company (CPG) have decided to observe a three-day general strike September 1 through 3, if their demands are not met, according to a strike notice issued Monday by the Tunisian...»»»
Complimentary shuttle service runs every 15 minutes: Hamad International Airport
Doha, Qatar: Hamad International Airport (HIA) reminded passengers that its complimentary shuttle service runs every 15 minutes, with no booking or registration needed. HIA, in a post on social media, said that the service is “perfect for tight connections, heavy hand luggage, or longer distances b»»»
Fake Europe jobs: 1,700 Filipino workers rescued in alleged scam
Dubai: Around 1,700 aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been rescued from an alleged large-scale illegal recruitment scheme involving fake job offers in Central Europe, the Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. Authorities arrested Mazhoor Ubongin Khusin, also known as “»»»
Kushner, Netanyahu meet to discuss disarmament of Hamas, Gaza - UPI.com
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and other members of his Board of Peace in Jerusalem on Monday to discuss the president’s plans for Gaza. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjam»»»