Hezbollah: The Lebanese authorities bear full responsibility for pursuing concessions to the Israeli enemy and must review their course and end direct, humiliating negotiations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: The Lebanese authorities bear full responsibility for pursuing concessions to the Israeli enemy and must review their course and»»»
A380 wheel hub, Boeing 777 skin: Watch how Emirates turned aircraft parts into a giant Arsenal crest
Emirates and Arsenal have unveiled a giant Arsenal crest made from upcycled aircraft parts, with a new video showing how engineers transformed components from Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft into the striking sculpture. Standing 2.4 metres tall, The Aircrafted Arsenal Crest was unveiled at Emir»»»
Pilot disoriented by laser beam near airport; flight circles before landing
A laser beam reportedly struck the cockpit of a Malaysia Airlines flight carrying 159 passengers as it approached Kolkata airport, briefly disorienting the pilot. The Kuala Lumpur-Kolkata flight MH-184 was about eight nautical miles from the runway when the pilot noticed a bright flash from the Mad»»»
JPRC's net profit nearly doubles at JD62.117m in H1 2026
AMMAN — Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company (JPRC) announced on Sunday that its consolidated post-tax net profit rose to JD62.117 million in the first half of 2026, compared with JD32.479 million in the same period of 2025.In its announcement, the company said its condensed interim consolidated finan»»»
Palestinian prisoner death toll in Israeli prisons rises to 328
Occupied Jerusalem: The Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs said on Sunday that the Israeli occupation authorities had acknowledged the death of Ihab Mohamad Abdul Qader Diab, 36, from the Gaza Strip, who had been detained since Dec. 12, 2023. In a statement, the Commission»»»
Al Shamal lands Tunisia international Mohamed Romdhane from Egypt's Al Ahly
Doha, Qatar: Al Shamal, last season's Qatar Stars League runners-up, said Sunday that it had signed Tunisia international Mohamed Ali ben Romdhane from Egyptian club Al Ahly. In a statement, Al Shamal added that the Tunisian footballer had successfully passed his medical examination and is poised t»»»
Ukrainians' willingness to endure the war rebounds to 61%, KIIS poll finds
The share of Ukrainians who say they are willing to endure the war for as long as it takes has risen to 61%, up from a low of 48% in April, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) conducted July 20-August 3 among 974 respondents in government-controlled territory»»»
Russia launches major strike on Naftogaz production assets, knocking out seven Ukrnafta facilities
Russia has carried out one of its largest attacks on Ukraine's state-owned energy sector in recent months, striking seven oil and gas production facilities operated by Ukrnafta, part of the Naftogaz Group, in the latest effort to disrupt domestic energy supplies ahead of winter, the company said in»»»
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has secured monthly Patriot missile deliveries from US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv has reached an agreement with the United States to receive monthly deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles, just as Kyiv runs out of air defence ammo leaving its skies open to an incessant Russian bombardment. Speaking alongside Serbian President»»»
About 1,000 runners join race to save Cambodia's rare Mekong dolphins
Phnom Penh: Around 1,000 participants took part in the "Run for the Mekong River Dolphins" in northeastern Stung Treng province on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Tourism. Tourism Minister Huot Hak highlighted that the 5 km race serves a larger purpose beyond health, describing it as a unified»»»
Imarrae begins construction of EGP 22bn KIN residential project in New Cairo
Imarrae has commenced construction of the first phase of KIN, its flagship residential development in New Cairo, following the completion of the project’s master plan and the receipt of all required permits and regulatory approvals. The project is being developed with total investments exceeding EG»»»
French farmers bracing for smallest corn crop since 1980
PARIS, France — France's corn harvest is on pace this year for a 35 per cent fall to nine million tons, a level last seen in 1980 for Europe's biggest grains producer, the government said Friday.The AGPM producers' association had previously forecast a harvest of 9.5 million, down 30 per cent from »»»
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil trade surplus with GCC falls 55% in May
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil trade surplus with Gulf Cooperation Council countries fell 55 percent year on year to SR2.01 billion ($536 million) in May 2026, preliminary data from the General Authority for Statistics showed. The decline was driven by a 24 percent drop in non-oil merchandise expor»»»
Denmark shooting: Several injured as police hunt gunmen
Several people were wounded on Sunday in a shooting in Denmark that police believed was linked to a settling of scores among criminals. Police said in a statement they were present at several locations in Holbaek, about 70 kilometres (45 miles) west of Copenhagen, following "a shooting in which mul»»»
KAUST scientists discover corals can be trained to fight disease
RIYADH: Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have found that corals can be trained to better withstand disease before an outbreak occurs, a finding that could eventually help protect reefs worldwide. The study, published in ISME Host Microbe, found that corals exposed to»»»
Nepal rescuers find bodies of five climbers killed last year
Kathmandu, Nepal: Rescuers in Nepal have found the bodies of five mountaineers, including three foreigners, killed in an avalanche last year near the Chinese border, a local government official said Saturday. "Five bodies, three foreigners and two Nepalis, who had been missing since last November, »»»
Pentagon Spent $20.4Mln Funding Dual-Use Research at German Universities – Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Department of War allocated $20.4 million in grants to German universities and research centers doing dual-use technology projects over the past seven years, Spiegel magazine reported on Sunday, citing US federal budget data. The publication analyzed 57 grants earmarked fo»»»
UAE’s Reem Al Hashimy attends Colombia presidential inauguration
On behalf of the UAE Government, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, attended the inauguration ceremony of Abelardo de la Espriella, President of the Republic of Colombia. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.»»»
Hezbollah: Israeli Enemy’s Ongoing Environmental Devastation in Southern Lebanon Persists as Authorities Unable to File a Complaint
Hezbollah affirmed Sunday that the Israeli occupation entity’s open burning of wooded areas in southern Lebanon, turning them into completely scorched and uninhabitable land, constitutes a continuation of the destruction of buildings, the dismantling of infrastructure, and the destruction of centur»»»
FIFA defends its President Infantino amid backlash
FIFA is defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against media allegations that an alleged lover received a six-figure severance payment. The football governing body has strongly criticised what it calls a concerted and ongoing effort to “undermine” FIFA and its president. Infantino is also facin»»»
UAE weather alert issued as heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of country
Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued yellow and orange weather alerts for several parts of the UAE, warning of potentially hazardous conditions including heavy rain, strong winds and reduced visibility until 10pm today. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior urged drivers to exer»»»
Pakistan says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye is ‘purely defensive’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign minister said Sunday a new defense agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye was not directed against any country and remained open to other nations in the region. The landmark Makkah Joint Defense Agreement was signed on Friday by the Saudi Crown Prin»»»
Ukrainian drone explodes near key gas pipeline in Bulgaria
A Ukrainian drone has crashed in Bulgaria, exploding near a critical gas pipeline, the country’s Defense Ministry has said. The UAV entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania at around 8:10 am on Saturday and detonated near the former Kardam border checkpoint, just one kilometer from Bulgaria’s compre»»»
Israeli officials lay cornerstone for new settlement on Palestinian land near Jenin
LONDON: Israeli ministers, members of the Knesset and other officials on Sunday laid the cornerstone for a new settlement, Emek Dotan, on land belonging to the Palestinian town of Arraba, southwest of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, local media reported. Tareq Eghbariyeh, the Jenin Governorate’s s»»»
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks, Odesa port damaged
KYIV/MOSCOW: Ukraine and Russia accused each other of lethal attacks on Sunday, as President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow was targeting global food security by striking Odesa’s seaport. Three people were killed and 37 wounded in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, where a multi-story apartme»»»
Riyadh falcon auction sees strong demand
RIYADH: The second night of the International Falcon Breeders Auction saw two falcons from German and British breeding farms sold for a total of SR201,000 ($54,000), amid a strong turnout of falconers and visitors interested in the heritage. Organized by the National Center for Falcons at its headq»»»
AOG Developments partners with Mynt Hospitality to operate Royal’s Ras El Hekma units
AOG Developments has signed a cooperation agreement with Mynt Hospitality to manage and operate units at Royal’s Ras El Hekma, the company’s latest development located at kilometer 205 in Egypt’s North Coast. Under the agreement, Mynt Hospitality will provide management and operational services for»»»
EFCBC proposes seven measures to support Egypt’s real estate, construction sectors
The Crisis Management Committee of the Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors (EFCBC) has proposed seven measures aimed at supporting the stability of Egypt’s real estate development and construction sectors amid the impact of successive global and regional crises since 2022.»»»
Billionaire’s $35b hedge fund has 48 staff: From janitors to receptionists, all own millions
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman says every employee at his hedge fund, Pershing Square, owns company stock worth millions of dollars — from senior investment staff to receptionists and cleaners. Ackman said the broad-based ownership model is a key part of the firm’s workplace culture and has helpe»»»
Russia’s military bases in Syria set for major change under new deal
Syria said on Sunday that it reached a deal with Moscow on the fate of Russia's two bases in the country, which it once used to provide military support to ousted leader Bashar Al Assad during the Syrian civil war. Syria's official SANA news agency quoted the foreign ministry as saying that Hmeimim»»»
Air India pilot undergoes 'confirmatory' drug test after flight plunge
Mumbai, India: India's aviation ministry said Sunday that an Air India pilot whose flight plunged dramatically in turbulence injuring 17 passengers and crew is undergoing a "confirmatory" psychoactive drug test. The Airbus A320, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew, lost around 300 feet (91 metre»»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation meets Turkish Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Sunday with Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to the State of Qatar HE Dr. Mustafa Goksu. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and st»»»
Philippine police mobilizes rescue units amid floods
Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized frontline forces for rescue and evacuation operations amid widespread flooding, with additional personnel and assets on standby for rapid deployment to the hardest-hit areas, according to local media reports on Sunday. "We have made availab»»»
Minister of Labour meets DRC Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met with Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the State of Qatar HE Valerie Lusamba Kabeya. The discussion centered on bilateral cooperation in the labour sector, exploring opportunities to strengthen and further deve»»»
Minister of State for International Cooperation meets Swiss Ambassador
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met Sunday with Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to the State of Qatar HE Florence Tinguely. The meeting discussed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and st»»»
Indonesia seizes 1.3 tons of ketamine worth millions in major bust
Batam, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities have seized 1.3 tons of ketamine worth tens of millions of dollars from a foreign-flagged vessel, a top anti-drug official said on Sunday, in one of the country's largest drug busts. Authorities received intelligence in February that the MV King Sun was sail»»»
QSE index closes lower
Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Sunday's trading session lower by 12.14 points, or 0.12 percent, reaching 10,100.11 points. A total of 146,777,210 shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QAR 304,902,482.906 through 19,398 transactions across all sectors. The s»»»
Oman mandates e-invoicing for all VAT-registered businesses from April 2027
Dubai: Oman’s Tax Authority on Sunday issued a decision introducing mandatory electronic invoicing for VAT-registered businesses from April 2027, as the sultanate moves to strengthen tax compliance, improve transparency and advance the digitalisation of its tax system. Decision No. 189/2026, which »»»
What’s next for SB Girls? New surprises await UAE fans in Dubai
Abu Dhabi: The cheers may have barely faded from Etihad Arena, but SB Girls are already looking ahead to their next UAE stage. After thousands of fans turned out for the Filipino girl group’s “Get Get Aw” concert in Abu Dhabi, they have one more promise for UAE audiences, Dubai will not simply be a»»»
Transylvanian villagers attack ambulance after seeing TikTok rumours about kidnapping children
An ambulance crew was attacked with stones, sticks and axes in a Transylvanian village after residents reportedly mistook the emergency vehicle for one allegedly linked to an online kidnapping rumour. Angry Transylvanian villagers attack emergency vehicle with stones, sticks and axes The incident t»»»
Indian expats and missions in UAE gear up for India's 80th Independence Day celebrations
Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Indian expat community in the UAE is gearing up for a series of events to mark India's 80th Independence Day, with the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai both hosting onsite celebrations on August 15 and online events in the run up to the»»»
Iran to release new images of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after undated video: State media
Iran is preparing to release new images of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in public, state media reported, amid months of speculation over his health and prolonged absence from public view. Iran’s state-run Mizan news agency, citing Basij Organisation deputy Qasem Qoraishi, said images of Khamenei»»»
NPC: Foreign Direct Investment in Qatar Reaches QAR 172.2 Billion in Q1 2026
Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) issued on Sunday the results of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Survey in the State of Qatar for the first quarter of 2026, which showed continued growth in inward and outward FDI from January to March 2026. Conducted in cooperation with the Qata»»»
Students, teachers mourn girl killed in Thailand school shooting
Bangkok: Dozens of bereaved students, parents and teachers queued at a Buddhist temple in Thailand on Sunday to pray over the body of a 12-year-old girl, one of eight victims of a home and school shooting two days earlier. The 14-year-old assailant shot dead the grandparents who raised him at their»»»
Amir leads farewell of Sultan of Oman
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani led the well-wishers bidding farewell to HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman upon leaving along with the accompanying delegation from the Amiri Hall at Hamad International Airport, following a fraternal visit. Also bidding fa»»»
US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know this evening as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist
The US-Iran conflict has entered a critical diplomatic phase, but there is little sign yet of a breakthrough on the ground. Talks mediated by Oman on managing the strategically important Strait of Hormuz are continuing, with Iran saying progress has been made. However, Tehran has made clear that an»»»
UAE extradites suspected cartel boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland
DUBAI: Authorities in the UAE handed over alleged transnational cartel boss Daniel Kinahan to face trial in Ireland, official Emirati media reported on Sunday. The 49-year-old Irishman allegedly ran a group out of Dubai that has been linked by US and European authorities to a vast criminal enterpri»»»
Jeddah beaches, waterfronts, attract summer crowds
JEDDAH: Beaches and waterfronts in Jeddah governorate are witnessing significant interest from residents, visitors and tourists during the summer season. The Red Sea port city has emerged as Saudi Arabia’s top tourism destination, supported by advanced infrastructure and operational capabilities th»»»
Who is Arjun Ayanki? Kerala’s viral activist-turned-fugitive who taunted police is finally caught
After days on the run, Arjun Ayanki — a former political activist from Kerala turned central figure in a string of criminal cases — has finally been caught by police. He was arrested in Kannur in the early hours of Sunday after police tracked him to a flat where he had reportedly been hiding, accor»»»
Did Hungary's railway let you down? Here's everything to know for a refund
Summer travel in Hungary can bring more than sunshine and holidays. As temperatures rise, delays and disruptions on the country’s railway network can also become a familiar part of the journey. Table of Contents Everything passengers need to know about ticket refunds, season tickets and compensatio»»»