UAE’s Operation Gallant Knight 3 marks 1,000 days of Gaza humanitarian aid
Abu Dhabi: In a significant milestone reflecting the United Arab Emirates' enduring humanitarian commitment, ''Operation Gallant Knight 3'' on Sunday marks 1,000 days of continuous relief efforts in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Launched under the directives of UAE President »»»
Jerusalem police probe assault on Arab bus driver amid surge in attacks
LONDON: Police in Jerusalem opened an investigation on Sunday into an overnight attack on an Arab bus driver who was allegedly beaten unconscious by Jewish teenagers, Israeli media reported. The driver, identified as Moatasem Al‑Qaq, began his shift Saturday night and stopped at a red light at the »»»
Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan
Tehran: Iran on Sunday said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the US called off major strikes to allow for diplomacy. US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that his country and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran, saying»»»
Galilee authorities approve demolition of 14 buildings in Arab village
LONDON: Israeli authorities have reactivated demolition orders for 14 buildings in the Arab village of Deir Al-Asad in the Galilee, citing building permit violations. On Sunday, numerous residents urged the local council to stop demolition orders that had been dormant for two years, as Israeli auth»»»
Moroccans gather at Ceuta border, desperate for news of loved ones
FNIDEQ: Dozens of Moroccans gathered on Sunday in the town of Fnideq, desperately seeking news of their loved ones who were among the thousands who swam across the nearby border to the Spanish territory of Ceuta this week. Aldellatif, an agricultural worker in Moulay Bousselham, about 135 kilometer»»»
Moroccan families desperately search for loved ones after deadly Ceuta crossing
Fnideq, Morocco: Dozens of Moroccans gathered on Sunday in the town of Fnideq, desperately seeking news of their loved ones who were among the thousands who swam across the nearby border to the Spanish territory of Ceuta this week. Aldellatif, an agricultural worker in Moulay Bousselham, about 135 »»»
FM Abdelatty opens 7th Egyptians Abroad Conference, reaffirms support for expatriate communities
Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, inaugurated the seventh edition of the Egyptians Abroad Conference, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the theme, “No Matter How Far We Go, Egypt Brings Us Together.” The two-day»»»
Hundreds of flights canceled in Canada as flight attendants strike - UPI.com
WestJet said the strike affects some 250,000 guests booked to fly over the three-day weekend, one of Canada’s busiest travel times during the year. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Hundreds of flights were canceled in Canada on Sunday after flight attendants at the cou»»»
These were the most-watched FIFA World Cup matches in Hungary
Never before in the history of the FIFA World Cup have there been as many matches as there were in 2026. A total of 104 matches were played, most of which Hungarian viewers could watch on M4 Sport, while a few matches were broadcast on the Duna World channel due to overlapping events at the end of »»»
Tourists slowly return to French bay opposite huge wildfire
Arcachon, France: The sun shone bright on a southwestern French beach Sunday as some holidaymakers returned after a massive wildfire ripped through nearby pine forests for more than a week. A few people strolled along the seafront and colourful parasols dotted the sandy beach in the town of Arcacho»»»
Abdullah Al Kuwari re-elected President of Arab Union for Camel Racing
Doha: The General Assembly of the Arab Union for Camel Racing has re-elected Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Kuwari as president of the Union and chairman of the Board of Directors by acclamation. This came during the Assembly's virtual meeting, which was convened with the participation of representatives»»»
Ukrainian Attacks Have Killed Over 35 Children, Injured 300 in 2026 Alone – Russian Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 35 children have been killed and around 300 injured since the beginning of 2026 in Ukrainian attacks, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said, commenting on the Ukrainian strike near a children's playground in Russia's Belgorod Region. "Since »»»
Prime Minister holds phone conversation with Egypt's Foreign Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty held a phone Conversation, focusing on cooperation relatio»»»
Egyptian remittances are among our key sources of foreign currency: PM Madbouly
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said remittances and investments from Egyptians living abroad are among the country’s most important sources of foreign currency, playing a vital role in strengthening the economy’s resilience amid successive regional and global crises. Madbouly made the rema»»»
Juventus seal moves for Alajbegovic and Kolo Muani
Rome: Juventus signed Bosnian teenager Kerim Alajbegovic on a five-year deal from Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday and brought back French striker Randal Kolo Muani for a second spell at the club. The 18-year-old Alajbegovic played in all four of Bosnia and Herzegovina's matches at this summer's World Cu»»»
Iran foreign ministry says close to deal with Oman on Hormuz route
Tehran: The spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry said on Sunday that Tehran and Muscat were close to reaching a deal on a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, separate from the existing corridors. "We are now going to reach an understanding on a route acceptable to both sides -- neithe»»»
Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi: Negotiations between Iran and Oman near completion and are in their final stages - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Death toll of suicide blast near public gathering in NW Pakistan rises to 14
Islamabad: The death toll from a suicide blast near a public gathering in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has risen to 14, while 26 others were injured, police sources told Xinhua on Sunday. The victims included many police personnel who had been deployed to provide security for»»»
UAE offers fully digital attestation of educational documents within two hours
Dubai: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the attestation of educational certificates and related documents is now fully digital, with applications processed within two hours during official working hours. The ministry said the service is designed to support students and graduates b»»»
Firefighting helicopter crew dead after Greece collision
Athens: The two-man crew of a firefighting helicopter in Greece were killed in a mid-air collision with another chopper Sunday as both aircraft were deployed to battle a wildfire near Athens, a fire department spokesman said. "The pilots... were taken unconscious to hospital, where their death was »»»
Negotiations between Iran and Oman over Hormuz in final stages, Tehran says
DUBAI: Negotiations between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday, according to official news agency IRNA, after the US said it had called off an attack on Iran to give room for diplomacy. President D»»»
Will Hungary's energy crisis derail Sziget Festival? Organisers reveal emergency power plan
As Hungary prepares for a critical week amid an unprecedented energy crisis, many festivalgoers have been wondering whether the country’s biggest music event could be affected. Sziget Festival organisers have now addressed those concerns, insisting that the event will go ahead even if the national »»»
COMMENT: Ukraine's refinery campaign is turning oil into Russia's weakest economic link
Ukraine's long-range drone campaign against Russia's oil industry is simultaneously hitting three sensitive areas of the war economy at once: fuel production, domestic logistics of petroleum products, and fiscal stability, Vakhtang Partsvania argues in a comment for Riddle Russia. The strikes have »»»
Trump's shifting Iran war rhetoric, in his own words
Washington, United States: Donald Trump has made some of the most aggressive public threats about military action of any modern US president. He has walked back many of them too. The 80-year-old Republican's comments about the US war against Iran have shifted, sometimes dramatically and quickly, si»»»
Two firefighting helicopters collide in Greece as fires spread
Porto Germeno, Greece: Two firefighting helicopters collided in Greece on Sunday as crews battled multiple wildfires that have devastated swathes of land, leaving two crew members dead and two others rescued, as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned of "extremely difficult" days ahead. The hire»»»
Jordanian, US officials discuss military coordination amid Iran conflict
LONDON: Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Jordan, discussed security developments in the Middle East with US Sen. Joni Ernst, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. The meeting on Sunday focused on ways to strengthen military and defense cooperation betwee»»»
Two firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Greece confronts multiple blazes
Greece faced a worsening fire crisis on Sunday, with wildfires burning on multiple fronts and swaths of forest and agricultural land destroyed. Strong winds were worsening fires and hampering firefighting aircraft, officials said, and a search and rescue operation was under way after two firef»»»
Spain's Ceuta navigates aftermath of border surge as most migrants return home
Ceuta was returning to normal over the weekend after an unprecedented migrant surge that saw up to 60,000 people enter the tiny Spanish exclave from Morocco in just two days. But with at least 72 migrants dead and most arrivals having already returned to Morocco, residents were still grappling with»»»
Yemen urges international action to protect children in Houthi-controlled areas
ADEN: Yemen’s legitimate government has warned of an impending public health crisis that could threaten millions of children in Houthi-controlled areas, urging the international community to act urgently to ensure the delivery of life-saving vaccines. It said restrictions on immunization programs h»»»
Lebanese Soldiers Injured in Suspicious Blast During Civilian Escort in South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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VIDEO: Helicopters collide while battling wildfire in Greece
Porto Germeno, Greece: Two fire helicopters collided in Greece on Sunday as forces battled multiple wildfires that have devastated swathes of land, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis warning of "extremely difficult" days ahead. The hired Bell helicopters collided while battling a wildfire in t»»»
Syria reports fresh Israeli incursion into Quneitra countryside
Damascus: Israeli forces carried out an incursion into the southern countryside of Quneitra in southern Syria on Sunday, establishing a temporary checkpoint and searching civilians and passing vehicles, according to Syria's state news agency (SANA). According to SANA, the Israeli force, traveling i»»»
Fast-moving wildfire forces thousands to evacuate in Washington state
Washington: A fast-moving wildfire swept through western Spokane County in the US state of Washington, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as strong winds drove the blaze toward residential areas. The fire ignited in a sparsely populated area before rapidly spreading through trees and dry gr»»»
UAE accounts for more than half of Boeing's Middle East aircraft orders
Dubai: The UAE accounts for around 57 per cent of Boeing's aircraft order backlog in the Middle East, underlining its position as one of the US planemaker's most important global markets as the country's airlines continue to expand their fleets. According to Boeing's latest 2026 data, the UAE has m»»»
beIN SPORTS records 6.2 billion cumulative views during 2026 World Cup
DOHA: beIN SPORTS announced that it recorded 6.2 billion cumulative views during its coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, according to audience statistics from the independent research company Ipsos.The network stated that the final match between Spain»»»
Different and Together Exhibition Showcases Work by Adults with Disabilities
The Different and Together exhibition of works by residents of the Home for Adults with Physical Disabilities opens at the Stara Zagora Cultural Centre on August 3, the municipal administration said on Sunday. The display includes paintings and art installations, all collaborative works by resident»»»
Fire breaks out in residential house, kills infant among five others in Philippines
Manila: A fire broke out on Sunday in a shared residential house in Caloocan City in Manila, the Philippines, killing an infant, among five other persons. Media outlets reported that the victims were trapped inside the house as the fire spread, preventing them from getting out, noting that the fire»»»
Real Madrid welcome scrapping of FIFA's World Cup investor plan
Madrid: Spanish giants Real Madrid on Sunday welcomed FIFA's decision to scrap their controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. FIFA chief Gianni Infantino was forced into a humiliating climbdown on Friday after strong backlash against the idea from European football governing»»»
Greek police arrest suspect over British woman's body found in suitcase
Athens: Greek police on Sunday said they had arrested a suspect in their investigation into the death of a British woman whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens this month. The police in a statement said they had arrested a 26-year-old man, identified in media reports as an Afghan national, ad»»»
Italy supports Palestinian health sector with $11m grant
LONDON: Italy is committing a €10 million ($11.53m) grant to support the Palestinian Authority’s budget as part of Rome’s support for institutions in the occupied West Bank. On Sunday in Ramallah, Palestinian Minister of Finance and Planning Estephan Salameh signed the grant agreement with Italian »»»
Kuwait arrests 1,253 in nationwide security crackdown, finds 36 children born out of wedlock
Kuwaiti authorities said they had found 36 children born out of wedlock accompanying their mothers and detained 1,253 people wanted on security charges or for violating residency and labour laws during an ongoing security campaign in the Al Jleeb area. The Ministry of Interior said the campaign, la»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports an Israeli drone dropped bombs on the Ali Al-Taher area, south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces set fire to houses between the southern Lebanese towns of Al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces set fire to houses between the southern Lebanese towns of Al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun 02-»»»
Saudi crown prince, Trump hold call as president says he will hold off on Iran attack
RIYADH/WASHINGTON: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump held a call aimed at reducing regional tensions, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. “His Royal Highness emphasised the necessity of prioritising dialogue to reduce tensions and the importance of»»»
OPEC+ boosts September production by 188,000 barrels/day
London: Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other key members of OPEC+ agreed in an online meeting Sunday to boost oil production by 188,000 barrels a day from September, against a backdrop of disruption caused by the Mideast war. "The seven participating countries decided to implement a production adjus»»»
Hungary braces for 40°C heatwave after record-warm night
Hungary is set to endure another day of the extreme summer heatwave, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 40°C on Sunday after the country experienced a record-warm night. According to the latest forecast from HungaroMet, most of the country will enjoy sunny or only slightly cloudy skies,»»»
New Dubai platform brings licensed gardeners to your doorstep
Dubai residents will soon be able to book licensed gardeners and landscaping experts through the Careem app as part of a new government-backed initiative aimed at making home gardening services safer, more reliable and easier to access. Called 'Al Freej Gardener', the initiative has been launched b»»»
Qatar Stock Exchange index closes higher
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Sunday's trading session higher by 130.05 points, or 1.31 percent, reaching 10,050.74 points. A total of 134,516,656 shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QAR 302,453,651.645 through 23,620 transactions across all secto»»»
Emirates NBD to buy HSBC Egypt retail business; HSBC expects $0.3bn gain
Emirates NBD Egypt S.A.E. has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Bank Egypt S.A.E. in a transaction expected to generate an estimated pre-tax gain of approximately $0.3bn for the HSBC Group. The deal, expected to complete in the second half of 2027 sub»»»
Global falcon breeders prepare for Riyadh auction
RIYADH: Shipments of falcons have begun arriving in Saudi Arabia ahead of the International Falcon Breeders Auction, as organizers prepare for the annual event. The auction, organized by the National Center for Falcons, will run from Aug. 5- 25 at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, the Sa»»»