Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea voiced his support for President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and called for immediate judicial action regarding Hezbollah's confiscated explosives, in an interview on Thursday night on MTV’s Sar El Waqt. "The Lebanese Forces considers itself in the»»»

Three days of art, history and adventure left my children asking to go back "He who does not know his past cannot make the best of his present and future, for it is from the past that we learn." That is a famous quote from Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and one that was at the forefront of my mi»»»

Leaked melanoma trial data shows the vaccine works but falls short of investor hopes Dubai: Moderna shares plunged 18 per cent on Thursday after full results from its personalised melanoma vaccine trial leaked online before the official release. Shares of Merck, its development partner, fell 1.8 pe»»»

DOHA: Weissmuller made a winning start to his new season, capturing the feature Sealine Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse as Hamad Al Jehani enjoyed an outstanding day with four winners at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s fourth meeting. Ridden by Szczepan Mazur, the four-year-old bay gelding made »»»

Iconic tradition was loved by tourists but opposed by animal welfare activists New York: The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfa»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A tanker with Russian diesel fuel left the port of Primorsk and is heading to New York, according to vessel tracking data seen by Sputnik on Friday. There are 326,800 barrels of petroleum products on board the vessel, and the tanker has a displacement of 50,000 tonnes.Russian Pre»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has postponed the sixth UN World Data Forum and the second Saudi Statistics Forum, both due in Riyadh next month, until 2027. The General Authority for Statistics said new dates will be announced later through official channels. It gave no reason for moving the events, which we»»»

Dubai-based platform brings bookkeeping, payroll and inventory into one AI-powered system As the UAE accelerates its digital economy, Dubai-based tech innovator XYRA has launched an AI-powered accounting and bookkeeping platform to simplify e-invoice management and tax compliance for growing enterp»»»

Kiryat Shmona has long been a bastion of support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. But that loyalty is no longer ironclad. Once a bustling commercial center, Israel's northernmost city was temporarily evacuated three years ago after being battered by rockets from nearby Lebanon, »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that Israel had prevented a "major attack" after soldiers killed two armed Palestinian assailants in a firefight that left five wounded near the West Bank city of Hebron. "I commend our heroic fighters, who acted resolutely and prevented a major»»»

NORTH KORDOFAN: Across Sudan, farmers who have struggled to harvest their crops since a civil war flared in 2023 are now battling a new enemy that could plunge the nation back into famine: the weather. El Niño, the climate pattern threatening parts of Africa with floods, is bringing higher temperat»»»

New York's city council voted Thursday in favor of a measure to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, a tourist attraction that has been controversial for years. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to sign the ban into law which would go into effect starting in June 2028 New York's city»»»

Hungary’s 23 October national holiday began with a traditional military flag-raising ceremony outside the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest on Friday morning, marking the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence. President András Baka, Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Speaker o»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports constant buzz of Israeli drones over Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahiyeh) 23-10-2026 10:56 AM Latest News Urg»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sources to Al-Manar: Saudi-Backed Forces Use Schools, Government Buildings as Bases in Taiz 23-10-2026 11:12 AM Smoke rises after an airstr»»»

Doha: As the opening of Cityscape Qatar 2026 nears, more than 400 live projects are set to take centre stage at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC) from 27–29 October. The three-day exhibition will bring together more than 70 developers from Qatar and international markets, presenting a »»»

DOHA: The General Authority of Customs (GAC) and Qatar Chamber (QC) jointly organised a training programme on the Electronic ATA Carnet (e-ATA Carnet) for more than 35 customs officials as part of ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and streamline customs procedures. Held at the GAC h»»»

Air Marshal Tony Davies says resignation results from errors of judgement made in the past Wellington: The head of New Zealand’s military has resigned over an “inappropriate relationship” he had while in charge of a unit, the Defence Force said Friday. “The resignation is for personal reasons, and »»»

Modern technology enhances cleanup and safeguards marine ecosystems from oil spills When oil spills into the sea, responders face a race against wind, waves, and time. Now modern satellite and AI tools can help detect spills faster. Cleanup sequence Cleanup, however, is not simply “removing oil”. I»»»

At least five Israelis were injured, two critically, in a heroic shooting operation carried out on Friday by two Palestinians in occupied West Bank, Palestinian and Israeli media reported. The two Palestinians arrived at the so-called Yehuda Junction, southeast of Al-Khalil (Hebron), in a vehicle w»»»

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index ended this week lower 2.26%, shedding 199.070 points from the previous week’s close to settle at the 8,611 points. The decline was driven by six sectors, with the telecommunications sector posting the largest gains, rising by 1.91%, while the transportatio»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that the United States’ negotiating behavior, marked by coercion and one-sided demands, rather than Iran’s religious beliefs, makes rational negotiations impossible. In a post on his X account, Baghaei questioned the re»»»

Unveils $1m in USDC rewards as 18-29-year-olds make up 50% of regional Binance users Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and number of registered users, has launched Qafila 2026, a regional initiative bringing eligible users across the Middle East and North Africa»»»

Dubai mum defies stereotypes, proving ambition thrives beyond marriage and motherhood Dubai: Ankita Jain Bhatia has a glittering, diamond-encrusted crown on her head, a six-year-old son at home and a husband who is her loudest cheerleader. But if you thought marriage and motherhood came with an exp»»»

Israeli troops on Friday shot dead two suspected Palestinian assailants in the West Bank after a shooting that left at least five people wounded, officials said. Footage shared by rescuers showed a lifeless body in casual attire on the ground next to a petrol station as Israeli troops patrolled in »»»

Kiryat Shmona has long been a bastion of support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. But that loyalty is no longer ironclad. Once a bustling commercial center, Israel's northernmost city was temporarily evacuated three years ago after being battered by rockets from nearby Lebanon, »»»

Israel's military said its soldiers shot and killed two men who had launched an attack near the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning. At least five people were injured, including some critically. The military set up roadblocks and closures in Palestinian towns in the area. Eme»»»

The BBC has claimed that it has found evidence of at least 43 attacks on hospitals and healthcare facilities in El-Fasher between May 2024 and October 2025, documenting the systematic destruction of the city’s healthcare system by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces during its prolonged siege and takeover»»»

More Europe flights return; PAL resumes Dubai routes, Etihad extends Saudi cancellations Passengers travelling from the UAE on Friday, October 23, should check for flight changes as regional disruptions continue to affect services to Saudi Arabia and Tel Aviv. Dubai International Airport has report»»»

Bulgaria’s airspace is protected, but we still need to take certain preventive measures to ensure that nothing enters our airspace, Major General Nikolay Rusev, Commander of the Bulgarian Air Force, said in an interview on Bulgarian National Television’s (BNT) morning programme here on Friday. He c»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) is supporting the continued growth of e-commerce in Qatar through the e-commerce licence, a new framework designed to provide greater flexibility for businesses conducting approved commercial activities electronically. The licence is issued pursuan»»»

Doha: Liwan Design Studios and Labs will present ‘Bu‘ed Nadhar’, bringing together 32 works by 16 artists and designers developed through five residencies and collaborative programmes. On view at Liwan from November 5, 2026 to January 31, 2027, the exhibition is presented as part of Design Doha 202»»»

Romania must be part of Ukraine's reconstruction, not only because the two countries are neighbours, but because they share a strategic interest in the success of this process, Ionel Nitu, president of the New Strategy Center Romania, said on Thursday at an event dedicated to Ukraine's ...»»»

Emirati students can join an employer while studying, with monthly salary and pension Abu Dhabi: More than 2,000 Emiratis are set to join the teaching workforce in Abu Dhabi’s private schools over the next five years under a new Emiratisation policy launched by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education»»»

Regional tensions rise as UAE residents urged to stay vigilant amid Hormuz blasts Daily life in the UAE continues, but regional tension rose again over the past 24 hours. On Thursday (Oct. 22), explosions were reported near the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian officials warned of a possible “zero hour” wi»»»

From Sharjah Police reassurance to tanker spill and Umm Al Quwain beach closures Dubai: The unusual smells reported across parts of the UAE earlier this week have been linked to an oil spill from a tanker, prompting the temporary closure of all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain. The Minist»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli small attack drone drops stun grenade near Kfar Shouba in southern Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 23-10-2026 09:55 AM Latest News Urgen»»»

New York, Oct. 23 (SANA) Claudio Cordone, deputy UN special envoy for Syria, on Thursday deplored the killing of a young Syrian man with a disability by Israeli occupation forces in the southern province of Daraa, calling on Israel to respect Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and internati»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Palestinian martyred, others injured in Israeli drone strike west of Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip: Palestinian media 23-10-2026 09:27»»»

Israeli troops on Friday shot dead two suspected Palestinian assailants in the West Bank after a shooting that left at least five people wounded, officials said. Footage shared by rescuers showed a lifeless body in casual attire on the ground next to a petrol station as Israeli troops patrolled in »»»

DUBAI: Gulf economies are heading for a strong rebound in 2027 after the war tested their resilience, with years of reform and long-term investment helping maintain stability across the region, according to a senior International Monetary Fund official. Speaking to Arab News at the launch of the IM»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” “Maariv” daily reported that the entity’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statements about instructing the military to overthrow the Iranian government and prevent Iran’s nuclear program have drawn widespread and explicit criticism within the “Israeli” military and »»»

Bullion slips below $4,000 briefly as stocks tumble and traders trim Fed rate-hike bets Dubai: Price of the yellow metal dipped below the $4000 mark in early trade on Friday, sliding to the lowest in more than three months. Investors dumped gold as stocks fell across global markets. In the UAE, pri»»»

SEOUL: South Korea proposed on Friday military talks with North Korea to “mutually confirm the precise location” of their border and discuss restoring communication channels, after an explosion in the DMZ further strained relations. Tensions between the two Koreas have soared since the South last m»»»

DOHA: The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) welcomed a delegation from the Cultural Attaché at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the State of Qatar. The visit gave the delegation a look at leading educational and academic practices in Qatar, and the two sides explored ways to strengthen »»»

Bulgaria has had seven presidents since the post of head of state was created in the spring of 1990: a communist reformer who lasted three months, a dissident philosopher, a provincial lawyer, a socialist historian, a construction businessman, an air force general and a former television journalist»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting with high school student representatives Friday for the first time since the month-long student protests over teacher shortages and run-down schools began. The president is also holding a "defence council" to prepare for Saturday's planned demonstrations.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Five injured, including two in critical condition, in shooting attack in West Bank’s Al-Khalil, Israeli media reports 23-10-2026 09:25 AM L»»»

DOHA: The Lawyers Admission Committee held its meeting yesterday, chaired by Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, and Chairman of the Committee, H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi. During the meeting, the Committee discussed the items on its agenda. Three new lawyers took th»»»

Doha: Ambassador of the European Union to the State of Qatar H E Antonino Maggiore hosted a media breakfast with representatives of Qatar-based media outlets, during which he presented the European Union’s priorities for strengthening its partnership with Qatar and exchanged views on regional devel»»»