Israeli strikes pound southern Lebanon near Nabatieh (VIDEOS)
Israeli warplanes carried out a new wave of strikes around Nabatieh, a major city and administrative hub in southern Lebanon, early on Friday, with footage showing powerful explosions lighting up the night sky. The attacks come despite a US-brokered framework agreed in June aimed at ending fighting»»»
Christian man enters Quran contest and wins free Umrah trip, but there’s more to the story
Dubai: A Christian man in Egypt has won a free Umrah trip after entering an Islamic religious competition that tested participants’ knowledge of the Quran, despite being Christian himself. The man, identified as Mina, had an unusual goal from the outset: to give the prize to his Muslim neighbour, k»»»
Myanmar airstrike on monastery kills 14
A Myanmar military airstrike on a monastery where civilians were gathered for a meditation retreat marking Buddhist Lent killed 14 people, two rebel fighters who witnessed the aftermath said. The Friday attack hit a monastery hall around 9:00 am (0230 GMT) in Myaung township of central Sagaing regi»»»
Esha Oza to lead UAE at DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026
DUBAI: Experienced all-rounder Esha Oza will lead the UAE squad at the eight-team DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026 which starts at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday, Aug. 28. The 15-player squad has been placed in Group B alongside Bangladesh, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, with the host nation tak»»»
How Abu Dhabi Police patrols are preparing for faster emergency response
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police’s commander-in-chief has inspected security patrol operations across the emirate, reviewing field readiness and the systems used to respond to incidents and emergencies. Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi Abu Dhabi Police Commander-in-Chief, visited patrol u»»»
UAE school reopening: Make the first day accident-free and get traffic points removed
As schools reopen across the UAE, Dubai Police is urging motorists and parents to make the first day of school accident-free by following traffic rules and taking extra care around busy school zones. Eligible motorists who participate in the campaign and meet its conditions can have four traffic po»»»
Tasweer to present second edition of ‘Frame and Focus’ exhibition
Doha, Qatar: Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar announced Saturday that the second edition of its "Frame and Focus" exhibition, showcasing the work produced through its flagship 14-week Advanced Photography Course, will run from September 5 to October 5, 2026, at Al Hosh Gallery. The exhibition features »»»
UN Warns of Worsening Violence, Push for Annexation in West Bank
The UN human rights office has warned that violence by Israeli occupation forces and settlers in the occupied West Bank is worsening, alongside what it described as a widening push by Israel towards annexation. Thameen Al-Kheetan, spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Ri»»»
Dh1,000 fine, 4 black points: Sharjah Police warn against sudden swerving
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have warned motorists against making sudden lane changes or sharp turns after missing an exit, urging drivers to continue on their route and take the next available exit rather than risk causing a crash. “Missed your exit? Don’t risk a sudden swerve. Take the next exit and s»»»
From finding support to creating it: How the UAE helped this mother find a new path for her neurodivergent child
Dubai: The hardest part of Robie Torre-Gonzales' journey to the UAE was not getting the job. It was saying goodbye. In the Philippines, she had a promising career, two young children, and no real plans to leave the country. Her husband has already been working as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) i»»»
Kuwaiti crude rises $3.45 to $93.71 a barrel
Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti crude rose $3.45 to $93.71 a barrel in Friday's trading, compared with $90.26 in the previous session, according to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). In global markets, Brent crude futures fell 10 cents to $94.39 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) cr»»»
US, Canada fail to reach trade deal, face fresh tariffs
Washington/Ottawa: The United States and Canada have failed to reach a trade agreement, deepening tensions between the two allies and paving the way for a fresh round of tariffs on Canadian imports. The White House said Washington would impose 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods after the talks b»»»
Burjeel Holdings' AiMed Solutions bring UAE’s emerging healthcare AI innovators to AI Builders Summit 2026
Burjeel Holdings' AI and technology arm, AiMed Solutions, in collaboration with Burjeel Training Academy, the Group's medical education and training arm, is bringing together some of the UAE’s emerging technology talent for the AI Builders Summit 2026 Live Demo Day, where 19 finalists will showcase»»»
Qatar University ready to welcome more than 30,000 students for Fall 2026
Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) is fully prepared to welcome students for the Fall 2026 semester, with academic, administrative and support services in place to ensure a smooth start and support students' academic success and university experience, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Mohammed»»»
Kuwait visa rules are changing on September 1: What residents and visitors need to know
Dubai: Kuwait will end automatic extensions for entry visas and leave permits from September 1, 2026, returning to the standard validity periods set under the country’s residency rules, the Ministry of Interior has announced. Under the change, automatic extensions covering all categories of visit v»»»
Woman dies after trying to stop fight involving her teenage brother at beach
Cairo: A 27-year-old Egyptian woman died after intervening in a dispute involving her teenage brother and a beach worker in Alexandria, turning a family day by the sea into a fatal confrontation that has prompted authorities to tighten controls at the city’s beaches. The incident took place at Cana»»»
Back to school in Saudi Arabia: Students get new digital IDs with QR codes
Dubai: Students across Saudi Arabia will return to public schools tomorrow ( Sunday, August 23) with a new set of digital services designed to allow pupils, parents and teachers to track schoolwork and communicate without having to visit schools in person. The Ministry of Education has made the ser»»»
Trump immigrant visa suspension overturned: Pakistan, Bangladesh among 75 nations
A US judge has struck down a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan ruled on Friday that the policy exceeded Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s statutory auth»»»
Qatar University ready to welcome more than 30,000 students for Fall 2026 semester: Vice president
DOHA: Qatar University (QU) is fully prepared to welcome students for the Fall 2026 semester, with academic, administrative, and support services in place to ensure a smooth start and support students' academic success and university experience, said Vice President for Student Affairs Dr Mohammed D»»»
UAE flight schedules remain fluid as airports brace for post-summer rush
Dubai: UAE airports are preparing for higher passenger numbers as the summer holiday period ends, while regional flight schedules remain subject to change because of the wider Middle East situation. Dubai’s General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs has increased operational readiness a»»»
Sudan farms lie barren as El Nino leaves Nile banks dry
GADAREF, Sudan: Along the bone-dry riverbanks of the Nile in Sudan, farmers struggle to pull water to their crops. Others gather to pray for rainfall over cracked earth. Across the country, farmland that could feed the world’s largest hunger crisis many times over lies fallow, as weary farmers once»»»
Colombia quake death toll rises to 321
Bogota: The death toll from the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Aug. 10 has risen to 321, the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) said Friday. The quake has also left 4,595 people injured and 257 missing, while 364 people have been rescued, the agency said in an upda»»»
Canada suspends trade talks with US: Premier Carney - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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On This Day, Aug. 22: IRA founder Michael Collins assassinated - UPI.com
On Aug. 22, 1922, Michael Collins, a founder of the Irish Republican Army and a key figure in Ireland's independence movement, was assassinated. 1 of 4 | On Aug. 22, 1922, Michael Collins, a founder of the Irish Republican Army and a key figure in Ireland's independence movement, was assassinated b»»»
51 million and counting: UAE passes halfway mark towards 100m mangrove target
The UAE has completed more than half of an ambitious programme to plant 100 million mangrove trees by the end of the decade, as it expands efforts to restore marine habitats, protect coastlines and strengthen biodiversity. The country has reached 51 per cent of its national mangrove planting target»»»
77 baggage scanners, 24-hour teams: Dubai prepares for the summer return rush
Dubai: Dubai Customs has deployed a comprehensive operational plan featuring round-the-clock staffing, advanced screening technology, and digital declaration tools to manage the influx of returning residents and international visitors following the summer break. The plan focuses on ramping up field»»»
REVIEW: Thrilling dino terror meets suburbia in ‘The End of Oak Street’
DUBAI: There is something amazingly absurd about watching an entire suburban neighborhood get ripped out of its familiar reality and dropped into a prehistoric nightmare. But in David Robert Mitchell’s nostalgia-tinted “The End of Oak Street,” the dinosaurs are almost beside the point. The film fol»»»
Israeli occupation forces carry out demolition operation in area between Arnoun and Kfar Tibnit in Nabatieh district: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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'Solid' Clark takes solo lead at BMW Championship
Los Angeles, United States: Wyndham Clark moved into the solo lead with another bogey-free six-under par 64 at the BMW Championship Friday, with Rory McIlroy among the chasing pack at the second event of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs. One of five overnight leaders, Clark edged clear of the fiel»»»
One dead after Canada plane hits car
Montreal, Canada: One person has been killed in western Canada after a small passenger plane struck a vehicle while making an emergency landing on a road, police said. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in Prince George, British Columbia, more than 700 kilometres (435 miles) north of Vanco»»»
MLS fines Messi for striking an opponent
Miami, USA: Major League Soccer fined Inter Miami's Argentine superstar Lionel Messi an undisclosed amount on Friday for slapping Philadelphia's Quinn Sullivan on the back of the neck in the clubs' 2-2 draw on Wednesday. The league's disciplinary committee said it had levied the fine "for violating»»»
Bejlek overhauls Keys to reach Cincinnati semi-finals
Cincinnati: Sara Bejlek rallied to reach the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Friday, beating Madison Keys 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5). The 20-year-old Czech backed up her fourth-round win over world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a determined victory over fifth-ranked Keys, a former Austr»»»
Trump 'grateful' for US Supreme Court ballroom decision
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump thanked the Supreme Court on Friday after it allowed him to continue building his huge White House ballroom for now. "We are grateful for the Decision of the United States Supreme Court," Trump said on his Truth Social network. "The Military/Ball»»»
Measles cases in Kyrgyzstan decrease 20 times, whooping cough —5 times - | 24.KG
According to the results of the first half of 2026, a decrease in a number of infectious diseases, including vaccine-preventable infections, has been registered in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Health, the number of measles cases has decreased 20 times: 433 cases in 2026 compared to 8,57»»»
US Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction for now
Washington, United States: The US Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump to continue building his massive White House ballroom for now. Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily lifted a lower court ruling that had demanded a halt to construction of the ballroom by midnight on Friday. »»»
Latvia issues red alert for torrential rain as cyclone raises flood risk
Riga: Latvia issued its highest-level weather warning for parts of the country on Friday as a powerful cyclone was forecast to bring torrential rain and strong winds over the weekend, raising the risk of flooding, power outages and transport disruption. The Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorol»»»
Watch: USS George Washington night flights highlight US naval presence amid Iran tensions
US sailors conducted nighttime flight operations aboard the USS George Washington as the aircraft carrier sailed through the Arabian Sea, highlighting the continued US military presence in the region amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) shared images on Friday showing s»»»
FIFA Disciplinary Committee imposes sanctions following incidents at World Cup 2026
Zurich: FIFA announced today imposing sanctions against several players involved in the violence that followed the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, which ended with Argentina losing to Spain 1-0. In a statement, FIFA's Disciplinary Committee revealed that it had suspended»»»
Injured Rune withdraws from US Open
New York, USA: Former world number four Holger Rune, sidelined since October by an Achilles tendon injury, has withdrawn from the US Open, organizers said Friday. The 23-year-old Dane hasn't played since he was hurt in the semi-finals at Stockholm last year. There had been indications that he was n»»»
TikTok to pay $400 mn settlement in US children's privacy case
San Francisco, United State: TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform violated federal children's privacy laws, the department announced on Friday. Regulators around the world have been ramping up enforce»»»
Barges to be removed as stone structure raises Danube levels at Paks
The work is progressing well, meaning the sunken barges can be removed and will then be able to assist with the scattering of stones — the defence minister announced on Friday on his Facebook page in connection with works being carried out to ensure the operation of the Paks nuclear power plant. St»»»
US, Canada fail to reach trade pact as Trump’s 50% tariffs take effect
Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of last-minute negotiations failed to produce a trade agreement between Washington and Ottawa. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed that Canada would match the US tariffs “dollar for dollar to protect our workers and»»»
UAE residents’ update: Latest on Trump’s Iran deal push, Hormuz tensions and flights status
Tensions between the US and Iran remain high, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the latest developments. President Donald Trump has stepped up economic pressure on Tehran, while Iran has rejected the measures and Oman continues diplomatic efforts over the strategic waterway. For UAE reside»»»
Kyrgyzstan to continue subsidies for fuel and lubricants importers - | 24.KG
First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev told Azattyk that the government will continue providing subsidies to companies importing fuel and lubricants. According to him, a special commission will separately review each contract signed by companies for the »»»
1,300 commercial vessels transited Strait of Hormuz since May 2026: CentCom
US forces have assisted approximately 1,300 commercial vessels in transiting the Strait of Hormuz since early May 2026, enabling the movement of more than 660 million barrels of crude oil, the Central Command (CentCom) reported on Friday. Recent activity implies an average of roughly 7 million barr»»»
How a Nepali expat went from cleaning toilets to becoming a Dubai chef
Dubai: The first thing Shyam Ghimire learned about building a future in Dubai was that sometimes, you have to start with the jobs nobody dreams of doing. Ghimire has come to the UAE from Nepal with a simple purpose, to find better opportunities, build a future, and support his family. At the same t»»»
Dubai’s Toyota building faces demolition: What tenants need to know about illegal partitions
Dubai: Dubai’s iconic Toyota Building on Sheikh Zayed Road is set to be demolished in 2027, with almost 70 per cent of its tenants having already moved out but the situation has also brought wider questions over tenant rights, illegal partitions and the rules governing shared housing in the emirate»»»
Back-to-school UAE hacks: The laptops, tablets and headphones your child actually needs — and what to skip
Walk into any electronics store this month and the sales pitch is the same everywhere: newer, faster, more. But a child heading into Grade 3 does not need the same processor as a video editor, and a school laptop's job is to survive a backpack, not win a benchmark test. The real back-to-school ques»»»
Three scientists beat J&J lawsuit over research linking talc to cancer
A US judge in Virginia has ruled that three researchers did not defame Johnson & Johnson by publishing research linking cosmetic talcum powder products to mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, Reuters reported. Johnson & Johnson sued doctors Theresa Emory, John Maddox and Richard Kradin, alleging th»»»
Abu Dhabi parks and beaches reopen after heavy rain: Safety guidelines for visitors
Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced the reopening of its parks, recreational facilities and affiliated beaches after temporarily closing them as a precaution during unstable weather. Abu Dhabi City Municipality said the facilities have reopened following the improvement in weather conditions.»»»