Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in the area between Deir Seryan and Taybeh, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 01-08-2026 16:55 PM La»»»

Hong Kong: Enzo Maresca's first game as Manchester City manager ended in defeat on penalties after drawing 1-1 with Inter Milan in a friendly in Hong Kong on Saturday. Matteo Lavelli netted the decisive spot-kick for a 3-1 shootout win for the Italian champions as Maresca led out City for the first»»»

Kuwait: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, today announced an expansion of its United Arab Emirates network, increasing flight frequencies to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, while continuing to operate three daily flights to Dubai. From 10 August, Jazeera Airways will increase its Abu Dhabi »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska on Saturday accused some European countries of taking a selfish and irresponsible stance amid calls for Spain's temporary exclusion from the Schengen Area. He said most EU countries supported Spain. "But there are other countries»»»

Marseille: France's largest wildfire since 1949 has been brought under control, a minister said Saturday, more than a week since the fire erupted in a pine forest near the southwestern city of Bordeaux. "The fire in under control, it's no longer progressing," Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said, h»»»

TOKYO: Authorities ended Saturday a massive dayslong search-and-rescue operation at a collapsed shopping mall in southwest Japan following a powerful earthquake that killed 34 people earlier this week. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday. T»»»

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Dubai: A powerful heatwave is set to sweep across much of the Arab world over the coming days, with temperatures forecast to approach or exceed 50C in parts of the Gulf as a persistent high-pressure system and an intense thermal dome tighten their grip on the region. Meteorologists say around 10 Ar»»»

The Nuclear Regulatory Agency granted State Enterprise Radioactive Waste a 10-year licence to decommission Units 3 and 4 of Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, the regulator said Saturday. Nuclear Regulatory Agency (NRA) Chair Tsanko Bachiyski presented the licence to State Enterprise Radioactive Waste (»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: Acclaimed British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, a trailblazer who summited the world's tallest mountains, has been confirmed dead in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, his climbing company said on Saturday. Purja, 43, served with Britain's Brigade of Gurkhas and then the Specia»»»

For home brewers and specialty coffee enthusiasts, Coffee Tools is a one-stop concept store offering everything from espresso machines and grinders to brewing gear, mugs, tea, matcha, and specialty beans. After trying several coffee gear retailers, Coffee Tools has become my go-to store, particular»»»

DHAKA: Bangladesh joined the Saudi-led maritime coalition to support efforts in maintaining regional peace and stability, its state minister for foreign affairs told Arab News on Saturday, after the Kingdom announced formation of the international alliance. The Multinational Maritime Defense Allian»»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said one of its soldiers was moderately injured during a “close-quarters encounter” with Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon overnight on Saturday, despite a ceasefire. “Overnight (Saturday), an IDF officer was moderately injured during operational activity in so»»»

JEDDAH: Millions have watched Saudi content creator Mizna bint Oqab’s videos of life with her camels, transforming her daily routines into viral snapshots of one of the Kingdom’s cultural icons. Through humorous videos of camel-milk lattes, breakfast recipes, and playful trends, she is bringing cen»»»

Dubai: Millions of skywatchers are expected to turn their eyes to the heavens on August 12, 2026, when one of the year's most significant astronomical events unfolds: a rare total solar eclipse. While the path of totality will bypass the Arab world, parts of North Africa, particularly the Maghreb, »»»

Dubai: A powerful heatwave is set to sweep across much of the Arab world over the coming days, with temperatures forecast to approach or exceed 50C in parts of the Gulf as a persistent high-pressure system and an intense thermal dome tighten their grip on the region. Meteorologists say around 10 Ar»»»

HERAT, Afghanistan: The bodies of 14 Afghans attempting to reach Iran were found in a scorching desert in southwestern Afghanistan, officials said on Saturday, weeks after their vehicle broke down and they set off by foot. Authorities have been searching for the group since the driver of the vehicl»»»

KYIV: Russia fired a record number of missiles at Ukraine in July, an AFP analysis of Ukrainian air force data published Saturday showed, as Kyiv renewed its call for anti-ballistic defenses. Both sides have escalated long-range attacks as the war drags through its fifth year, with no signs of stop»»»

Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), strongly condemned and denounced the Iranian attacks targeting a government facility and civilian vehicles belonging to a private company on Boubyan Island in Kuwait. In a statement, Albudaiwi said, "These sinful Iran»»»

Muscat: Oman Air has warned passengers to expect delays on some flights after temporary airspace restrictions and exceptional operating conditions disrupted aircraft movements across parts of its network, adding to operational challenges facing regional airlines. In a travel advisory issued on Satu»»»

COPENHAGEN: A majority of EU countries called on Saturday for emergency talks on the sudden inflow of tens of thousands of migrants into Spain’s enclave of Ceuta in North Africa. An open letter from the leaders of 22 of the EU’s 27 members demanded the bloc’s interior ministers have a video meeting»»»

CAIRO: Marine officers who battled fires aboard two gas vessels struck in a drone attack on Egypt’s port of Damietta feared the ships were “a bomb waiting to explode” that could have destroyed the entire port and ripped through the city beyond. The US-owned Energos Winter floating storage and regas»»»

Scooter, a three-year-old beagle from Australia, turned an ordinary day into an emergency after eating 1.1 kilograms of gummy worms. The dog's owners rushed Scooter to the Small Animal Specialist Hospital after discovering the candy stash had disappeared. Veterinarians said the beagle had consumed »»»

COPENHAGEN: A majority of EU countries called on Saturday for emergency talks on the sudden inflow of tens of thousands of migrants into Spain’s enclave of Ceuta in North Africa. An open letter from the leaders of 22 of the EU’s 27 members demanded the bloc’s interior ministers have a video meeting»»»

ADDIS ABABA: Fighting between the Ethiopian army and Tigray rebels took place in northern Ethiopia on Saturday, raising the spectre of a new war breaking out, a senior Tigray official told AFP. “The federal government launched an attack this morning against Tigrayan forces in Shererina,” close to t»»»

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja died with other team members in a powerful avalanche in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday, after rescuers recovered the remains of three climbers from the 10-strong expedition during a high-altitude search. The avalanche struck on Thursday, cutti»»»

Israeli media reported an overnight clash between soldiers of the Israeli army’s Egoz unit and Hezbollah fighters during a military operation in Ali Al-Taher area, southern Lebanon. The enemy media explained that an officer was wounded during a clash between an Egoz unit force and Hezbollah fighter»»»

ISTANBUL: Turkiye and Iraq signed a one-year agreement on maintaining use of ​the crude oil pipeline between the two countries, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Saturday.The agreement extended a decades-long bilateral arrangement that expired on Monday which allows the ‌operation»»»

AMMAN: US embassies in several Middle Eastern capitals warned American citizens to beware an “unforeseen escalation” in the regional conflict and urged them to be ready to leave. “Americans in the region should consider departing, or be prepared to depart should there be escalation,” said a securit»»»

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, known as Mawhiba, has concluded its summer programs, held in 19 cities across five countries. The Mawhiba Summer 2026 programs brought together more than 12,000 gifted students from across Saudi Arabia, focusing»»»

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has welcomed the withdrawal of the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). In a statement published on the AFC's website, Al Khalifa has expected that, going forward, any initiative that has the pote»»»

ZURBATIYAH, Iraq: Under a blazing sun, clad in black and clutching portraits of their slain leader Ali Khamenei, Iranian pilgrims streamed across the border into Iraq to observe the Arbaeen, the most revered event in Shia Islam. Some stamped on a portrait of US President Donald Trump, others raised»»»

DUBAI: The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organizations worldwide, has announced a landmark long-term commercial rights agreement for the FIA World Rally Championship and FIA European Rally Championship. It follow»»»

MOSCOW: Ukrainian drones sank a Russian container ship in the Black Sea early Saturday, forcing its 17-member crew to abandon the vessel, the ship’s owner Rosatom said. “The ship’s crew abandoned the ship in an organized and coordinated manner after it began to sink. All 17 crew members have been r»»»

RAFHA: As summer temperatures rise, the historic wells of the Northern Borders region offer a reminder of a time when access to water shaped daily life across the desert. During the hottest months, known locally as Al-Maqyadh or Al-Maqtan, residents and travelers gathered around permanent wells, wh»»»

A routine home renovation in Australia has solved a mystery that puzzled librarians for more than a century. A copy of Antiquities of Athens, published in 1858, has been returned to the Kiama Library in New South Wales after spending an estimated 150 years hidden inside a sealed fireplace. The book»»»

A free concert program has been prepared for spectators during the UIM F1H2O World Championship stage in Issyk-Kul region. Performances will take place on August 1 and 2 in the competition’s fan zone, the Kyrgyzstan’s Motorboat Federation reported. On August 1, at 5 p.m., Kyrgyz performers Mirbek A»»»

RAIF: Set amid the mountainous landscape of Maysan governorate in the Makkah region, rose farms thrive in the area’s mild climate, fertile soil and abundant seasonal rainfall. The farms have become a popular destination during the blooming season, when the fragrance of roses blends with the mountai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Fire Station, Qatar Museums' contemporary art hub, has announced the Open Call for the second edition of its Artists Intensive Study Programme (AISP) 2027, inviting emerging visual artists from Qatar and around the world to apply for the fully funded nine-month programme, which will ru»»»

Anthropic said three versions of its Claude AI model gained unauthorised access to external organisations during safety tests after a configuration error exposed them to the internet, days after OpenAI disclosed similar security failures. The incident is likely to intensify concerns over increasing»»»

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia deported more than 12,600 expatriates in a week as authorities intensified a nationwide crackdown on violations of residency, labour and border security laws, with more than 14,000 people arrested during the latest enforcement campaign. The Ministry of Interior said 12,613 peop»»»

The UIM F1H2O World Powerboat Championship round continues in Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. Following the initial races, pilots are back on the track, where they continue to compete for the best results and world championship points. The competition features top pilots from various countries, and»»»

Hungary’s Interior Ministry has announced an official investigation into the controversial relocation of Slovak Roma families to the village of Szalonna and nearby settlements in north-eastern Hungary, saying it will examine who organised and financed the moves and whether any legal violations occu»»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Army Radio: Hezbollah fighters clashed with members of elite Egoz unit during night infiltration attempt in Ali Al-Taher in souther»»»

Tabuk: Prince Fahd bin Sultan Promenade in Tabuk is one of the region’s oldest tourist and commercial destinations, preserving its economic role while continuing to attract visitors despite urban expansion and the rise of modern shopping centers. Located in the heart of the city, the promenade is h»»»

Israeli occupation army killed three Palestinians and injured several others in two airstrikes on the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to witnesses and medical sources. In the latest attack, an Israeli drone struck the courtyard of a house in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, killing one Pa»»»

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RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 14,970 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation. A total of 7,103 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 3,654 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,397 for labor-related issue»»»

Protests against Albania's proposed territorial reform continued on Saturday, with residents of Belsh demonstrating against plans to merge their municipality into the larger Elbasan Municipality under a draft presented by the ruling Socialist Party. Holding banners reading "Belsh is not just a numb»»»