Indian gov't rescues over 3,800 children from child labor
New Delhi: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) rescued more than 3,800 children aged under 14 from child labor during the past two-and-a-half months in India, under a special campaign launched by the federal government, said an official statement on Friday. Over 575 forma»»»
UN report documents forced displacement of 33,000 Palestinians in northern West Bank
Geneva: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) revealed Friday that Israeli occupation forces forcibly displaced over 33,000 Palestinians from Jenin, Nur Shams, and Tulkarm refugee camps in early 2025 and continue to block their return. A report titled "Destruction of Palestinian Refugee»»»
International Zagreb Airport welcomes first direct fligt from China to Croatia
Zagreb: International Zagreb Airport on Friday welcomed the first direct flight from China to Croatia, launching a new route between Beijing and Zagreb via Bucharest, Romania. The new route, operated by Air China, will run three times a week. The aircraft received a ceremonial welcome on arrival, i»»»
DR Congo launches updated 180-day Ebola response plan, seeks 1.3-bln-USD funding
Kinshasa: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its partners on Friday launched an updated 180-day multisectoral response plan to intensify efforts against the ongoing Ebola outbreak, with funding needs estimated at 1.3 billion U.S. dollars. With support from the World Health Organization »»»
Mexico seizes 17 tons of amphetamines in Sinaloa: govt
Mexico City: Mexican authorities said Friday they seized 16.8 tons of amphetamines from clandestine drug labs in northwestern Sinaloa state, home to one of the country's biggest cartels. Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch said the haul was "one of the biggest blows to the production of syntheti»»»
UAE, Türkiye discuss regional developments, de-escalation efforts
Abu Dhabi, Sept. 4 (SANA) UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call on Friday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss the latest regional developments and efforts to end escalation, as well as ways to strengthen bilateral relations. The two leaders stressed t»»»
Qatar rejects Iran claims in two identical letters to UN chief and Security Council president
New York: The State of Qatar has rejected Iran's justification for attacks on its territory, saying the allegations have no legal basis and cannot absolve Tehran of responsibility under international law. In two identical letters sent to HE United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and HE P»»»
Pakistani military announces killing of 48 militants in Balochistan operations
Islamabad: The Pakistani military announced Friday that security forces killed 48 militants in intensive operations across Balochistan province over the past three days. According to a military statement, 36 militants were killed in the last 24 hours across Mastung, Quetta, Kalat, and Sibi, includi»»»
2 killed, many hurt in airstrikes as Israel says Hezbollah launched drone in security zone
Israel carried out a series of airstrikes on Thursday evening on several areas in south Lebanon and, for the first time in three months, an area in West Bekaa. It said the strikes came in response to an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah at its forces in the so-called security zone in south Leba»»»
Gold prices fall as strong US jobs data boosts rate hike expectations
New York: Gold prices fell on Friday and were heading for a weekly loss after stronger-than-expected US jobs data increased expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates at its 15-16 September meeting. Spot gold fell 1.2% to $4,419.09 an ounce, after dropping more than 2% earlier»»»
Migrants accused of killing baby dolphin in Ceuta
A group of migrants in the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta have been accused of pulling a baby dolphin from the sea and beating it to death, after disturbing footage sparked outrage online. The bottlenose dolphin calf was spotted swimming close to the shore at El Trampolin beach on Wednesday»»»
Court remands lawyer Ghazi Mrabet and drug dealer in custody (judicial source)
Tunis, September 4, 2026 (TAP) – The Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Tunis Court of First Instance authorised the Sub-Directorate for Drug Enforcement under the Judicial Police Department to remand lawyer Ghazi Mrabet and a wanted drug dealer, who...»»»
Two killed in Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon
Beirut: Two people were killed on Friday when an Israeli occupation warplane struck a motorcycle in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. The strike targeted the motorcycle near the Engineers' Syndicate building in the city of Nabatieh, killing both people on board. Israeli»»»
Zionist occupation forces carry out a new bombing in Al-Mansouri and near Zawtar Al-Sharqiyeh, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist occupation forces carry out a new bombing in Al-Mansouri and near Zawtar Al-Sharqiyeh, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 04-09-2026 »»»
Israeli Enemy Escalates Attacks on South Lebanon: 2 Martyrs in Kfar Roumman - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Enemy Escalates Attacks on South Lebanon: 2 Martyrs in Kfar Roumman 04-09-2026 21:26 PM The Lebanese Health Ministry announced that»»»
UAE President receives phone call from Turkey’s Erdogan
Leaders review bilateral cooperation, regional developments, efforts towards lasting peace Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from President of the Republic of Türkiye His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the call, the two lea»»»
Adam Telle: A Political Insider-Turned-Acting US Army Secretary
President Trump named Adam Telle as Acting Secretary of the Army, replacing Dan Driscoll, who resigned after months of quiet but fierce clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. So who is the man now taking over?A political operator, not a career soldier: Telle has no documented military service»»»
India’s Kyiv outreach contrasts with lower level Russia forum presence
India’s high level diplomatic outreach to Ukraine has contrasted sharply with its low level representation at Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, with the two engagements taking place over overlapping dates between September 2-4 2026. While India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar»»»
Success of the Qatar Armed Forces in intercepting Iranian missiles and drones does not diminish the gravity of these attacks: Dr. Al Ansari
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said that the success of the Qatar Armed Forces in intercepting Iranian missiles and drones “does not diminish the gravity of these attacks, nor does it absolve »»»
Mass burial reveals hidden toll of Algeria’s deadly ‘Black Wednesday’ wildfires
Wildfires ripped across northeastern Algeria in late August. Photos and videos showing the mass burial of several dozen people have raised questions about the real death toll of the fires as Algerian authorities haven’t shared new numbers since August 26. A number of Moroccan social media accounts »»»
Russian drone ‘aimed directly’ at Ukraine security service HQ
A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security services in Kyiv on Friday afternoon, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, injuring five people. The attack followed a series of deadly overnight strikes across Ukraine, including the southern Odesa region. A Russian d»»»
Talking Europe - Strengthening Africa is an investment in Europe's future: EU Commissioner Jozef Sikela
Are great-power politics back, at the expense of smaller countries? In an age of strongmen, is multilateralism in retreat? Not according to Jozef Sikela. The EU Commissioner in charge of International Partnerships insists that traditional multilateralism is alive and well, especially in the EU's ap»»»
Qatar deposits instrument of accession to MARPOL annex VI on ship pollution
London: The State of Qatar deposited its instrument of accession to Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78) under the 1997 Protocol. This came during a meeting between HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom and Permanent »»»
Prime Minister sends congratulations to Kazakh counterpart
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan HE Olzhas Bektenov, on the occasion of his re-appointment as Prime Minister.»»»
Ajman honors 9-year-old boy whose quick thinking helped stop a house fire
Quick-thinking child and grandmother contained blaze before it spread, officials say Ajman: Ajman Civil Defence has honored a nine-year-old boy for his quick thinking and courage after he helped prevent a house fire from spreading. The General Directorate of Civil Defence in Ajman recognized Rashid»»»
Oman ratifies UAE rail agreement as $2.5bn Hafeet Rail project moves forward
The 238km railway will connect Sohar with the UAE network through Al Buraimi and Al Ain Muscat: Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has ratified an agreement between Sultanate and the UAE to develop a railway connection between the two countries, clearing another formal step for the $2.5 billion Hafeet»»»
Hungary makes hospital infection data public: See which hospitals have the most cases
Which hospitals have the most infections? We can finally check it ourselves. The website disclosing institutional nosocomial infections and epidemics was launched on Thursday evening and is now accessible from the website of the National Centre for Public Health and Pharmacy (NNGYK), the body said.»»»
Air India flight lost hydraulics, pilot fired after drug test
New Delhi: An Air India flight that injured passengers when it plunged midair last month suffered a temporary loss of hydraulic systems, investigators said on Friday, as the airline fired the captain who tested positive for psychoactive substances. The Airbus A320, carrying 137 passengers and eight»»»
Pristina has continued unlawful demolitions of Serb-owned properties - gov't office
BELGRADE, - The Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija said Pristina had on Friday continued unlawful and forcible demolitions of Serb-owned properties at Gazivode Lake in the Zubin Potok municipality, which residents had built and acquired over decades. "Properties were simultaneously unlaw»»»
Scientists discover bizarre microbe that 'gives birth' by bursting itself open
Scientists watched new cells grow inside a mother cell before it ruptured to release them Scientists studying a tiny marine organism found in Scotland expected to see its cells reproduce in familiar ways. Instead, they watched something that reminded them of a science-fiction film. Get updated fast»»»
Kaliningrad & Western Regions Stand as Impenetrable Shield Protecting Russia - SVR Boss
STRELNA, Russia (Sputnik) - Russia has the forces, the capabilities, and the resources to safeguard the state and its citizens, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said on Friday. "Russia has sufficient forces, capabilities, and resources, including military-technic»»»
India, Japan to play first T20 cricket match
New Delhi: India and Japan will face off this month in their first-ever Twenty20 men's international cricket match against each other, India's cricket board announced Friday. The match will be held at Japan's Sano International Cricket Ground on September 22, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic rela»»»
International Day of Charity: How UAE aid reached 190 countries
From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»
Israel ‘stealing’ UNRWA property in East Jerusalem – Palestinian-American journalist
Israel’s seizure of UN facilities in occupied East Jerusalem amounts to “highway robbery,” Palestinian-American journalist Daoud Kuttab told RT. His comments come amid an escalating dispute over facilities belonging to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, the UNRWA. Israeli security forces seize»»»
Reporters - US state of Louisiana in battle over electoral map
With just two months to go before the US midterm elections, the battle for votes is in full swing. Our reporter Fanny Allard has been to the state of Louisiana, where a redistricting row is playing out with far-reaching implications for racial equality. On April 29, the US Supreme Court issued a la»»»
MoI warns against improper parking in front of cafes and commercial shops
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) reminded the public on a social media post that "improper parking in front of cafes and commercial shops obstructs traffic flow and exposes you to violations." “Improper parking and obstructing traffic flow are traffic violations that affect the smooth fl»»»
Five-star donkeys? This Lebanon farm has special meals, a vet and zero work
The farm produces about seven bottles of donkey milk a week, all distributed for free Beirut: If there were hotel stars for donkeys, Hussein Amhaz’s farm in eastern Lebanon might have a strong claim to five. His 24 donkeys have their own care team, special food, regular cleaning and a veterinarian »»»
International Day of Charity: How UAE aid reached 190 countries
From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»
US diesel prices hit record high, pushing up transportation costs for long list of goods
Diesel hit a new record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs»»»
UAE weather alert: Rain hits parts of the country amid cloud warning
Motorists urged caution as brief, intense rains and blowing dust sweep parts of UAE Dubai: Rain has begun falling in parts of the UAE, with a downpour reported in Al Dhaid in the Emirate of Sharjah on Friday, according to NCM. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) had earlier issued an alert for»»»
Abu Dhabi Police release video showing chain crashes after vehicle stops in road
Driving while distracted in any form carries a Dh800 fine and four traffic points Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have released footage showing a traffic accident that led to a series of collisions after drivers became distracted and a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. The video was published »»»
Russian hard-discount chain appears to abandon Hungary after Budapest shop is cleared out
The Hungarian saga of Russian-backed Basket Plus appears to be coming to an abrupt end, just months after the discount chain opened its first and only Hungarian shop in Budapest. Basket Plus emptied its shelves in Budapest The Besence Street store unexpectedly closed at the beginning of August, wit»»»
India hopes 'unique idea' will save athletes from cabin fever
Patiala, India: India has gone to great lengths to give its athletes a taste of the accommodation at the Asian Games, temporarily housing them in shipping container-style units to replicate the lodgings in Japan. Nagoya and Aichi will stage the Games from September 19 to October 4 but in a bid to c»»»
Leclerc on top as Ferrari take 1-2 in Monza opening practice
Monza, Italy: Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of his team-mate Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari registered a clear 1-2 to dominate Friday's opening practice on home soil at the Italian Grand Prix. Leclerc, sporting a special livery to celebrate Michael Schumacher's first Monza win 30 years ago, clo»»»
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know this evening, September 4
Hormuz remains subdued as US tightens pressure on Iran; UAE flights face disruption The US-Iran conflict remained tense on Friday, with Washington keeping military, economic and covert options open against Tehran while maritime security risks around the Strait of Hormuz remained severe. South Korea»»»
Arab League condemns Iranian attacks against Kuwait
Cairo: The League of Arab States has condemned the continued Iranian attacks on Kuwait, the latest of which was a missile and drone attack carried out against the country yesterday. The League stressed its unequivocal rejection of the continued violation of the sovereignty, security and territorial»»»
Marinela Panait appointed head of Pasteur Filiala Filipești
Marinela Panait has been appointed, with effect from 1 September 2026, as CEO of Pasteur Filiala Filipești, the company responsible for the Farmavet Group’s production of medicines and veterinary products. In her new role, she will also manage FNC Nutriție Pietroiu, a company fully owned by Pasteur»»»
Qatar's Export Unit Value Index increases by 17.64 percent in q2 2026 despite regional challenges
Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has issued the Export Unit Value Index (EXUVI) for the second quarter of 2026. The index recorded an increase of 17.64 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), and a rise of 6.45 percent compared to the first quarter of 2026 (»»»
Qatar's Export Unit Value Index increases by 17.64% in Q2 2026 despite regional challenges
DOHA: The National Planning Council (NPC) has issued the Export Unit Value Index (EXUVI) for the second quarter of 2026. The index recorded an increase of 17.64 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025), and a rise of 6.45 percent compared to the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026»»»