President Donald Trump on Friday said he now considers the Strait of Hormuz, which is bordered by Iran and Oman, to be "an American territory." Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Aug. 22 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Friday said he now considers the Strait of Hormuz to be "an American te»»»

Dubai: The UAE has confirmed that its markets are free of frozen berry products recalled in the United States over concerns about possible E. coli contamination. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said the affected products, sold under the GreenWise brand, had been withdrawn from US mar»»»

Ukrainian drones killed at least 10 people in attacks against targets across Russia and Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, including a warehouse owned by online retailer Ozon and an industrial facility, Russian officials said on Saturday. Russia and Ukraine are both ramping up drone campaigns aimin»»»

Al Ain: Each morning, Al Ain awakens to a landscape like no other. Sweeping displays of vivid colour trace main thoroughfares and public squares as blossoms unfurl, underscoring the municipality's dedication to integrating natural beauty into everyday urban life. Across rotating seasons, these expa»»»

Washington, Aug. 22 (SANA) Long-term US borrowing costs rose again Friday, reversing much of a decline triggered by the Treasury Department’s announcement that it would expand government debt buybacks. The yield on 30-year Treasury bonds climbed to about 5.27% after initially falling from a nearly »»»

Doha: Qatar Scientific Club (QSC) of the Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY) wrapped up its summer scientific camp held under the theme "Pioneers of Science and Technology". Throughout the weeks-long camp, plenty of scientific and technological activities and workshops were held, alongside creative »»»

Hungary’s newly established National Office for Asset Recovery and Asset Protection could begin investigating high-profile cases within months, with the institution expected to employ around 200 people, according to István Hantosi, chair of Parliament’s Justice and Constitutional Affairs Committee.»»»

Ottawa will introduce reciprocal “dollar-for-dollar” measures in response to the 50% tariffs the US has imposed on Canadian goods, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement on Friday, after trade talks with Washington broke down. The latest round of intense negotiations lasted three days and w»»»

LONDON: Hull City marked their return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence with a deserved 2-0 victory ​over Manchester United and fellow newcomers Ipswich Town also began impressively with a 2-1 home win against visiting Sunderland. Leeds United ruined Oliver Glasner's first game in cha»»»

AMMAN — The Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan (Int@j) and Education For Employment-Jordan (EFE-Jordan) discussed developing new projects to enhance young people’s readiness to join the digital outsourcing sector and strengthen the capacity of Jordanian technology compa»»»

AMMAN — The fourth edition of the International Food and Food Tech Expo (INFTEXPO) is set to kick off on September 4 at the Amman International Motor Show on the Airport Road, drawing around 200 local, regional and international companies specialising in food manufacturing.The expo will be held und»»»

Imagine you are a Chilean who’s lived in America – the so-called “Land of the Free” – for decades in peace and tranquility. Suddenly, one humid day in late October 2025, in your adopted home of Fort Myers, Florida, you are snatched in broad daylight then imprisoned by Immigration and Customs Enforc»»»

Damascus, Aug. 22 (SANA) The Damascus Fairgrounds has seen a surge in specialized exhibitions across multiple economic sectors since early 2026, with these events now coming together under one umbrella as the 63rd Damascus International Fair runs from Aug. 26 to Sept. 4. The fair brings together co»»»

Officials in Spain’s Murcia region have demanded an explanation from authorities in Madrid after dozens of illegal migrants arrived by boat on a crowded beach in broad daylight. The immigration crisis was thrust back into the spotlight late last month when more than 72,000 people crossed into Ceuta»»»

The top diplomats for Egypt and Iran discussed efforts to bring Tehran and Washington back to the negotiating table to settle the war, Egypt’s foreign ministry said on Saturday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty also discussed the Iranian-Omani talks on»»»

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 carried out demolition operations of several homes in the towns of Mays Al-Jabal and Al-M»»»

TradeCanadaCanada to hit US back with tariffs after trade talks failAndreas Illmer with AP, ReutersThe trade standoff between Ottawa and Washington has escalated as Canada announced tariffs on US products. The move comes in response to the US saying that tariffs would follow the collapse of talks. »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army Won’t Let Netanyahu Delay Elections Under Any Pretext: Zionist Analyst 22-08-2026 19:46 PM Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (C) w»»»

Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a new project in Yemen to provide multifaceted life-saving health, nutrition, and cash assistance for the war-affected populations in Al Hudaydah Governorate's Al Zaydiyah and Al Dahi districts. With a total funding of USD 1 million from the Unit»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation has officially entered into force, marking a significant advancement in bilateral economic relations. The agreement will facilitate greater market access for services export»»»

Former British and French diplomats are urging action over what they say is Israel’s "erasure"of Palestine. More than 100 of those diplomats have penned a letter to the French President and the British Prime Minister calling for a ban on trade and arms sales to press Israel to accept a Palestinian »»»

New Delhi: India's federal health ministry on Saturday listed symptoms to watch for H1N1 influenza cases and urged people to remain alert. In an advisory posted on social media, the ministry said H1N1 can cause fever, cough, sore throat, headache, runny nose, body aches and fatigue. Other symptoms »»»

RIYADH: France’s tourism sector reached a remarkable milestone in 2025, welcoming 102 million international visitors and solidifying its position as the world’s most visited destination. For many Saudi travelers, France is not simply a must-see destination, it is an enriching experience shaped by e»»»

Dubai: More than 100,000 people have taken part in the second edition of Dubai Mallathon, recording over 220 million steps in the first two months of the community sports initiative. The initiative, launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Mi»»»

The United States and Iran have escalated their rhetoric ahead of expected new American economic sanctions, which Washington describes as the “harshest in history”, amid persistent military threats and ongoing traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is sched»»»

The Suez Canal has successfully restored several shipping services operating on the trade route between Europe and Asia, recording a noticeable increase in daily transit rates by Maersk container vessels, Canal Authority Chairperson Osama Rabie stated on Saturday. Rabie’s comments coincided with th»»»

Bangkok: President of the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA), HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al-Thani has been elected as a member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Executive Board for 2026, representing the QCA. The election took place during the ACC Annual General Meeting 2026, held in Bangkok on Sat»»»

PARIS: Long perceived as a secondary field, or even as something separate from major economic and geopolitical issues, culture has now become one of the driving forces behind Saudi Arabia’s transformation. At the heart of Vision 2030, it is accompanying a profound transformation of the Kingdom and »»»

BANGKOK: President of the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Thani has been elected as a member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Executive Board for 2026, representing the QCA. The election took place during the ACC Annual General Meeting 2026, held in Bangkok on Satu»»»

MANILA: Kriz Dela Cruz has pinned all his hopes on getting a seafaring job, believing that a maritime career is the best way to lift his family out of poverty. To apply for a job at sea, he traveled more than 1,000 km to reach Manila from his southern Philippine hometown of General Santos City, sti»»»

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday his country could not accept US terms for a trade deal, and would slap retaliatory tariffs on steel and dairy products in response to heavy duties imposed by Washington. "We cannot accept what they've offered, and we will not give what they'»»»

CAIRO/WASHINGTON: Iran on Saturday denounced US plans for new sanctions that could put further strain ​on the Islamic Republic’s economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China. After nearly six months of war since the US and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and France have built a cultural relationship that now spans contemporary art, heritage, language, higher education, research, and a growing network of young professionals. What was once largely driven by state-level diplomacy is increasingly being shaped by institutions, creat»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and France have maintained and strengthened a 100-year official relationship through partnerships in politics, economics, culture and defense, with numerous state visits exchanged. Both countries focus heavily on diplomacy and foreign policy, sharing a mutual mission to seek se»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s relationship with France is often discussed in the language of diplomacy, investment and geopolitics, but it is now increasing being preceded by lighter conversations over a plate of warm prawns and French pastry at a table with friends. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is on»»»

RIYADH: Reports from Sky News and The Guardian confirm that Newcastle United has entered its most turbulent transition phase since the historic October 2021 Saudi-led takeover. The pressure on the Tyneside project intensified after head coach Eddie Howe stepped down, with Germany’s Matthias Jaissle»»»

Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) announced that it received preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to establish “yomo” as a digital bank, in line with Egypt’s digital banking framework introduced in 2023. The approval marks an important milestone in the development of »»»

The Egyptian Travel Agents Association (ETAA) has held talks with a senior delegation from the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) to explore opportunities to expand tourism cooperation, develop joint tourism programmes and promote investment between Egypt and Uganda. Nader El-Beblawi, Chairperson of the ET»»»

Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said the Ministry is maintaining close coordination with the Ministry of Finance, the Customs Authority and other relevant agencies to expedite the release of goods. He noted that the average customs clearance time had fallen from around 16 d»»»

Gold prices in Egypt continued their upward trend for the third consecutive week, supported by a strong rally in global gold prices and a rise in the US dollar against the Egyptian pound. According to a technical analysis by Gold Bullion, the price of 21-karat gold rose 5.8% last week, increasing f»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelled the town of Mansour, while an Israeli drone dropped a sound bomb on its outskirts toward »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has lashed out at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after Ankara announced that it’s seeking an Interpol Red Notice for the controversial leader on genocide charges. The war of words comes amid broader tensions between the two US allies after »»»

Dubai: Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has advised passengers booked on SpiceJet flights to check their flight status before travelling to the airport, citing continuing disruptions affecting the airline's international services. In an advisory posted on its official Instagram account, CIAL»»»

Doha: China's electric vehicle export boom is highlighting both the success of its industrial strategy and the growing strains of an industry that is increasingly outgrowing its domestic market, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in its weekly economic commentary. The sector's future will increasingly »»»

Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands globally, has announced its new flight service to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). "Ethiopian Airlines is increasing its service to the DRC with daily midday flights to and from K»»»

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from tariff negotiations with the United States Friday night. The tariffs went into effect at midnight Saturday morning. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A 50% tariff on Canadian goods went into effect early Saturday af»»»

An investigation is under way after a dark brown liquid was observed flowing into the significantly receded bed of the Danube near Almásfüzitő, in northern Hungary. Measurements by investigative news outlet Átlátszó indicated that the liquid has a pH of 10, meaning it is strongly alkaline. The subs»»»

Riyadh, Aug. 22 (SANA) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed al-Budaiwi condemned Saturday the Israeli E1 settlement plan, warning it threatens geographic continuity between the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem. In a statement published on the GCC website, al-Budaiwi said t»»»

Dubai: US-Iran tensions remain high, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the standoff. US President Donald Trump has called the waterway 'American territory' and warned Iran against developing a nuclear weapon, while saying Tehran wants a deal. Iran has rejected new US sanctions and warned o»»»

LONDON: Tributes were paid on Saturday to a six-year-old British-Palestinian girl who died in hospital days after her parents and sister perished in an accident at a beach in southern England. Saja Al-Khawas was pulled from the water in Shoreham on Tuesday along with the three other members of her »»»