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Ghalibaf Warns Bessent over US Oil Reserves, Bond Yields - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ghalibaf Warns Bessent over US Oil Reserves, Bond Yields 04-09-2026 09:30 AM Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf in an image f»»»

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Maia Sandu, Mirabela Gradinaru attend international digital-safety conference in Chisinau on risks facing children & teens

The challenges facing children and teenagers amid rapid digital developments, as well as solutions to protect them online, were in the focus of discussions on Thursday in Chisinau at an international conference on online safety and the impact of the digital environment on mental health. Among those»»»

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European Council President Costa: Recent violations of Romanian airspace are deeply concerning

President Nicusor Dan welcomed on Thursday President of the European Council Antonio Costa at the Cotroceni Palace.Antonio Costa was welcomed by the head of state in the Hall of Honor of the Cotroceni Palace.According to the official agenda of Antonio Costa, he will travel to Sofia and Athens durin»»»

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Two US sailors sent back to carrier after drunken brawl in Pattaya

Police say the sailors were drunk but committed no offence under Thai law Bangkok: Two sailors from the US aircraft carrier making a port call to Thailand were sent back to the ship after a drunken altercation, Thai police said Friday. Police were alerted to a "small scuffle" involving the sailors »»»

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Italy's Meloni throws party to celebrate record in power

Far-right premier touts stability and security while opponents march Rome: Giorgia Meloni on Friday celebrates her hard-right government becoming the longest-lasting in Italy's postwar history, with a rally in Bari expected to draw thousands of supporters, while protesters demonstrate nearby. Italy»»»

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The Peninsula 7m

Seven Qatari artists interpret Uzbekistan’s remarkable cultural heritage in a new exhibition at MIA

DOHA: Qatar Museums yesterday opened Ektashif: Uzbekistan at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), presenting works by seven Qatari artists inspired by their travels through Uzbekistan’s historic cities and their engagement with the country’s living artistic traditions. Organised by MIA in collaboration»»»

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GCC General Secretariat honours outstanding Qatari youth, Fazat Al-Adaam Youth initiative

DOHA: The General Secretariat of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) honoured a number of Qatari youth recognised for their distinguished achievements and initiatives, alongside the “Fazat Al-Adaam Youth” initiative. The recognition included Fatima Saad Al Mohannadi and Sa»»»

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The Peninsula 11m

Public Prosecution, State Audit Bureau sign MoU for cooperation

DOHA: Represented by its Criminal Studies Institute, Public Prosecution signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the State Audit Bureau, for cooperation in the fields of training and development, enhancing institutional cooperation and the exchange of expertise. On the Public Prose»»»

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UDST secures second consecutive 10-year re-accreditation for foundation programmes

Doha: Foundation Programme Unit at the University of Doha for Science and Technology has secured 10-year re-accreditation for its Foundation Programme and Technician Certificate Foundation Programme from the Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA), an internationally recognised accrediti»»»

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Maariv: Trump and Netanyahu are leaving scorched earth in their wake - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Maariv: Trump and Netanyahu are leaving scorched earth in their wake 04-09-2026 09:14 AM Latest News Urgent News Maariv: Trump and Netanyah»»»

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GCC Ministers of Youth and Sports hail Qatar’s ‘Youth Creativity Award in World of Data’

Manama: The State of Qatar took part in the 39th Meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies Ministers of Youth and Sports in the GCC States, convened on September 2 in Manama, Bahrain. Representing Qatar at the meeting was Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, H E Eng. Yasser bin Ab»»»

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MoJ’s trainee enrolment expands by over 16% to reach 1,100 in H1 2026

DOHA: The Legal and Judicial Studies Center at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) witnessed its trainee enrolment surge by 16.4 percent year-over-year to reach 1,100 male and female participants in the first half of 2026, compared to 945 participants registered during the same period last year. Accordin»»»

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MoPH, UDST sign MoU on research, education and community services

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) to establish a framework for cooperation in research, education and community services. The MoU was signed on behalf of MoPH by Sheikh Dr Mohamed b»»»

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The Peninsula 35m

Safari Shop & Drive: Cars handed over to sixth draw winners

DOHA: Safari Hypermarket, one of Doha’s leading hypermarket chains, handed over the cars to the winners of the sixth draw of its mega promotion, “Shop & Drive – Win 30 Bestune Cars.” The cars were presented to the winners of the draw held on August 2 at Safari Hypermarket in Ezdan Mall. The officia»»»

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Widam launches camel, mobile abattoirs in Abu Nakhla Market

DOHA: Widam Food Company, a Qatari public shareholding company, has launched a camel abattoir at Abu Nakhla Camel Market, as well as a mobile abattoir operating at the company’s sheep sales yard in the same area. In a statement Wednesday, the company said the launch of the two abattoirs comes in li»»»

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20 contestants advance through second day of Rofaqa Global Orphans Quran finals

DOHA: The second day of the final in-person competitions of the inaugural Rofaqa Global Orphans Branch of the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Quran Competition continued at the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque in Doha, with 20 participants competing in the categories for memorisin»»»

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Qatar participates in meeting of GCC civil defense chiefs

Qatar participated in the 35th meeting of the Committee of Directors General of Civil Defense of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which was held at the headquarters of the Council’s General Secretariat in Riyadh. The Ministry of Interior’s delegation was headed by Director General of C»»»

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HMC delivers 25 million healthcare services in first half of 2026

Fazeena Saleem THE PENINSULA DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) continued to expand and strengthen its healthcare services in the first half of 2026, with a focus on advanced care, digital transformation and greater access for patients. The latest figures highlight HMC’s central role in Qatar’s »»»

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Al Subaie meets Turkish envoy

DOHA: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, met with Ambassador of Türkiye to Qatar H E Dr. Mehmet Mustafa Göksu, on the occasion of the conclusion of his tenure. The Minister expressed his thanks and appreciation to the ambassador for his ef»»»

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Gulf News 48m

From falcons to technology, ADIHEX 2026 has it all

Equestrian shows, falconry, police dogs and technology draw visitors to ADNEC The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2026 (ADIHEX 2026), known as “Abu Dhabi 2026”, is offering visitors a wide range of shows and interactive experiences that combine the authenticity of Emirati »»»

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Sputnik 51m

West Poured $600 Billion Into Ukraine Adventure — Russian Presidential Adviser

Western countries will do everything they can to continue the Ukraine conflict, Russian presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov said during a press briefing wrapping up the 2026 Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. “The West will dodge, intimidate, pressure, flatter, deceive and engage in intrigues,”»»»

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‘Fight through darkness, water’: Nepal survivor recounts escape from flood-hit tunnel

A Nepalese worker recounts his harrowing escape from a hydropower project tunnel after last week's devastating flood. Around 900 workers remain trapped in tunnels at six hydroelectric plants in Nepal as the number of missing in the Himalayan disaster rose to 5,624 on Thursday, according t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Flying from the UAE today? Here’s what’s cancelled, delayed or operating

Emirates, Etihad and flydubai continue selected services as airlines monitor the situation Dubai: UAE travellers flying today face a mixed picture as airlines continue to operate services amid renewed escalation in the US-Iran conflict, with some flights running normally while others have been canc»»»

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Gulf News 1h

'Sick, cruel, dehumanising': US turns migrant deportations into a video game

Rights advocates condemn Rio Grande chase game as dehumanising and ‘inhuman’ The Trump White House has turned its hard-line immigration agenda into an arcade-style video game, prompting rights groups to condemn the online stunt as “sick,” “cruel,” “inhuman” and deeply insensitive at a time when the»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US Has Won 'Almost None' of Its Wars Over 42 Years — Vance

US Vice President JD Vance delivered a remarkably blunt assessment of America’s military record while defending the need for a culture shift at the Pentagon. “America has fought a lot of wars since I’ve been alive — 42 years. And we have won almost none of them,” JD Vance admitted.The US vice presi»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Vance Dismisses US War Crimes as Iran Counts Wedding Dead

US Vice President JD Vance defended the US military amid an investigation into the deadly strike on a wedding in Kuhestak. “The United States never targets civilians in combat. We never will do that. We never have done that,” US Vice President JD Vance declared amid an investigation into the deadly»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

FIH launches first-ever Youth Hockey5s World Cup Egypt 2026

Lausanne: The International Hockey Federation has announced the launch of the FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup Egypt 2026, an initiative guided by FIH President Tayyab Ikram, to be held in Ismailia from December 7 to 12. Following the postponement of the Youth Olympic Games in 2022 due to the COVID-19 »»»

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BNE 2h

Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit comes up short on achievements

It was a relatively subdued Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit for Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He departed the host city Bishkek having made few attention-grabbing headlines.  There were no big announcements or the viral moments unlike at 2025’s SCO summit on Xi’s home turf in the C»»»

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BNE 2h

Putin seems peeved with Uzbekistan

A chill seems to be creeping into Uzbek-Russian relations at a time when the Kremlin needs all the friends it can keep.  A major factor for the sudden frost in relations appears to be Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s tendency to react vindictively when developments aren’t to his liking.  T»»»

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BNE 2h

Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit comes up short on achievements

It was a relatively subdued Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit for Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He departed the host city Bishkek having made few attention-grabbing headlines.  There were no big announcements or the viral moments unlike at 2025’s SCO summit on Xi’s home turf in the C»»»

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BNE 2h

Putin seems peeved with Uzbekistan

A chill seems to be creeping into Uzbek-Russian relations at a time when the Kremlin needs all the friends it can keep.  A major factor for the sudden frost in relations appears to be Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s tendency to react vindictively when developments aren’t to his liking.  T»»»

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Gulf News 2h

India gets new high-altitude Earth observation capability

GSLV-F17 rocket places 2,367-kg spacecraft in sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit Chennai: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday successfully launched its advanced Earth observation satellite EOS-05 aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, addin»»»

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Gulf News 3h

EU joins ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ against Iran

Bessent says Brussels has officially joined the effort to cut Tehran’s financial lifelines Washington: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday (local time) said that the European Union has "officially joined" the US-led "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran, welcoming what he described »»»

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Gulf News 3h

US keeps military, economic and covert options open on Iran

US Vice President JD Vance declines to reveal plans as Washington-Tehran conflict drags on Washington: US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday (local time) said that the Trump administration has a range of options at its disposal to deal with Iran, including economic, military, diplomatic and covert»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today, Sept. 4

Strait of Hormuz tensions, oil swings and flight risks: new normal in the region? As the US-Iran war enters its seventh month, President Donald Trump has again sought to emphasise the strength of the US military arsenal, saying Washington has virtually "unlimited" supplies of ammunition for the cam»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Think Rice, Think Thailand campaign brings four distinctive Thai rice choices to the UAE

During the promotion, shoppers can find the featured Thai rice at participating outlets The Thai Trade Center Dubai, part of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand, and the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), has announced the continuation of the Think»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE weather: 46°C heat, rain chance and mist forecast for Friday

Temperatures could reach 46°C inland, with winds of up to 45 km/h in some areas Dubai: Parts of the UAE could see rain on Friday as convective clouds develop over eastern and southern areas, while temperatures rise to as high as 46°C inland, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Conditio»»»

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Gulf News 3h

New Zealand approves use of party drug MDMA to treat trauma

Psychiatrists gain approval to use psychedelic-assisted MDMA therapy for PTSD Two psychiatrists in New Zealand won approval Friday to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA to sufferers of severe post-traumatic stress disorder. The move by New Zealand's pharmaceutical regulatory body Medsafe makes the»»»

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‘There is still no answer’: Nepali expat in Sharjah awaits news of missing friend in devastating floods

His friend was travelling with a group when contact was lost near the Nepal-China border Dubai: When devastating floods struck Nepal on August 26, Nepali expatriate Dipesh Poudel initially did not realise the scale of the disaster. (Have you been affected by the floods in Nepal? Write to us here an»»»

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France24 4h

Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion in major AI expansion

Nvidia said Thursday it will buy AI developer platform Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, its latest major investment to expand its influence in open-source artificial intelligence. The deal would bring Nvidia closer to developers and broaden its customer base as tech giants develop chips to reduce r»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Volkswagen says cutting 100,000 jobs by end of decade

Restructuring to axe 15% of VW workforce as German plants face uncertain future German car giant Volkswagen said Thursday that management and unions had agreed to cut a total of 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade, the biggest-ever restructuring in the global auto industry. The company said it ha»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Palestinians say Israeli army kills two teenagers in West Bank

Settler livestock dispute precedes fatal shooting of Palestinian youths The Israeli army killed two teenagers in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday night, the Palestinian health ministry said, while the army said it opened fire during a "violent riot". Omar Mohammad Naji al-Nassan, 19, and Khalil »»»

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Gulf News 5h

When do we actually become senior citizens?

The years keep adding up, but somehow we never feel quite as old as the number suggests Every Sunday, we go to church in Jebel Ali, and it is usually packed to the gills. People stand at the back, squeeze into corners and spend the first few minutes looking around for a vacant seat. Yet there are t»»»

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Friday sermon, September 4, 2026: National service — a badge of honour

National Service shapes loyal youth, united families and a stronger homeland First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, the Bestower of abundant favours. He has planted within human souls the love of their homeland, made loyalty to it a quality of the noble, and made serving and defendi»»»

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Ferry carrying 38 people breaks down near Mumbai’s Gateway of India

Technical snag halts Mumbai tourist ferry; timely response averts mishap Mumbai: A ferry carrying 34 passengers and four crew members broke down in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India on Thursday evening, prompting a swift rescue operation by the authorities and another ferry oper»»»

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'We woke up to the reality': Marco Rubio assails 'fantasy' of globalisation

US foreign secretary decries 'de‑industrialised America' and push to rebuild manufacturing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a blunt defence of the Trump administration’s “America First” economic agenda Thursday, arguing that decades of "globalisation" left the United States dangerously d»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Major free-market reforms take effect in Cuba

New decrees let Cuban firms bypass state in imports, exports and banking Foreigners can now invest in Cuban real estate and domestic companies can import and export without government intermediaries under reforms implemented this week aimed at ending a severe economic crisis. The free-market reform»»»

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BNE 7h

Croatia's bank profits fall 5.5% as a strong first quarter unwinds

Croatia's banks were making more money than a year earlier when the first quarter closed. By the end of June that gain had gone. Profit across the sector fell 5.5% year on year (y/y) in the first half of 2026, the Croatian National Bank (HNB) said in its commentary on banking system developments, p»»»

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France24 7h

Iran hits US targets in Mideast, wedding strikes being probed, Vance says

Iran said on Thursday it hit US military bases in Kuwait and the UAE in retaliation for a US strike on a wedding party that killed four people and injured nearly 70. While the US military has reiterated that it never targets civilians, Vice President JD Vance said the strike was being investigated.»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Trump boasts ‘unlimited’ US ammunition, warns of more strikes as clashes with Iran flare up again

Renewed Gulf tensions stoke energy fears as Trump vows freedom to hit Iran again President Donald Trump on Thursday assailed media reports about strained American munitions stockpiles, and threatened further US strikes against Iran “any time we want”. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump s»»»

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