Eight dead, including teen suspect's grandparents, in Thailand shooting
Bangkok: A teenage suspect killed his grandparents before shooting dead at least six more people at a school near Bangkok Friday, police said. First he shot dead his grandparents, using his grandfather's handgun, then went to a secondary school north of Bangkok and killed three teachers and three s»»»
REVIEW: ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ season two gets grittier, darker, and even better
DUBAI: “Batman: Caped Crusader” has returned for a second season on Prime Video, and if you haven’t yet watched this spiritual successor to the iconic “Batman: The Animated Series,” there’s never been a better time to start the best superhero show on TV right now. Created by “TAS” co-creator Bruce »»»
Saudi actor Meshal Alsunaid is serious about being ‘the silliest guy in the room’
RIYADH: When Saudi actor Meshal “Mish” Alsunaid was a kid — around nine years old — he used to record short skits about knights and ghosts with his cousins on a Nokia phone. “Some of it was shot in Riyadh and some in the Eastern Province; we did some at my grandparents’ house, we did some at my aun»»»
Turkish president departs for Saudi Arabia for talks with Saudi crown prince, Pakistani premier - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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School’s out, work begins: China trains robots for real jobs
Dubai: China has opened its first dedicated school for robots in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, where machines are being trained for real-world jobs. The Hangzhou Robot School welcomed an inaugural class of 30 robots from manufacturing, services, security and entertainment sectors. The programme comb»»»
7 dead, including suspected gunman, in school shooting near Bangkok - UPI.com
At least seven people, including the suspected gunman, were killed and 15 injured following a shooting Friday morning at a school in central Thialand. Image courtesy of UPI Aug. 7 (UPI) -- At least seven people were killed, including the suspected gunman, following a shooting at a school in Thailan»»»
Israeli occupation forces conducted at dawn on Friday demolition operation in the southern Lebanese town of Hadatha, Al-Manar reporter says - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces conducted at dawn on Friday demolition operation in the southern Lebanese town of Hadatha, Al-Manar reporter says»»»
Bolojan: I am optimistic that, based on what this Government has done, Romania's rating will be maintained
Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Thursday that he is optimistic the country's rating will be maintained, with a stable outlook for the period ahead.He noted at a press conference at Victoria Palace that rating agencies take into account figures, political stability, and the outlook for»»»
One killed, four injured in Thailand school shooting, officials say - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli artillery shelling of Al-Mansouri - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Four dead, 15 injured in Thailand school shooting: deputy minister
Bangkok: At least four people were killed and 15 students injured during a school shooting just north of the Thai capital Bangkok on Friday, the deputy interior minister said. Two students and two teachers were killed in the assault at the high school in Nonthaburi province, deputy interior ministe»»»
Kyrgyzstan to tighten public procurement rules starting in 2027 - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan has adopted a large package of amendments to the Law «On Public Procurement.» Most of the new rules will take effect on January 1, 2027. The document changes procurement planning procedures, supplier requirements, the work of commissions, appeals, and contract signing. Control over corru»»»
Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $567M over harms to children - UPI.com
Meta, founded and owned by Mark Zuckerberg, was ordered Thursday to pay New Mexico $567 million for a fund that most of which will go toward treating harms incurred by children due to social media. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Aug. 7 (UPI) -- A New Mexico state court ordered Meta to»»»
Dukhan Bank announces August winners in Thara’a savings account prize draw
Doha: Dukhan Bank announced the names of the most recent round of draw winners for Thara’a, its Shariah-compliant savings account, at the Bank’s headquarters. The draw was conducted on 4 August 2026, under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control department »»»
Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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MoPH lists 140 controlled medicines for travellers under electronic permit system
DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has published a list of 140 controlled medicines that travellers can bring into or take out of Qatar under specified conditions as part of its newly launched electronic permit system for controlled medicines. According to the guidance booklet issued for th»»»
GCC arrivals jump 11% as Qatar hospitality shows resilience in Q2
DOHA: Visitors from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations expanded their market share to 40 percent of all international arrivals in Qatar, recording an 11 percent quarterly surge, according to a report published yesterday by real estate research and advisory firm ValuStrat. Demonstrating market r»»»
Kyrgyzstan introduces new status for legal representatives in court - | 24.KG
The rules for legal representation in Kyrgyzstan are changing. The law introduces a separate status for legal representatives—an individual who can represent the interests of individuals and organizations in court without the status of a lawyer, but only after being included in a special registry. »»»
Criminal case opened in Bishkek over lewd acts involving children - | 24.KG
A criminal case has been opened in Bishkek over alleged lewd acts involving minors. The case was initiated following complaints from the parents of three children, the Internal Affairs Department of Leninsky district said. According to the parents, the incident occurred on June 30 between approxima»»»
Kyrgyzstan returns nearly 25 tons of onions to Uzbekistan - | 24.KG
The Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine for Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan returned a shipment of onions from Uzbekistan at Ken-Sai-Avtodorozhny quarantine phytosanitary checkpoint, the Ministry of Agriculture reported. During state phytosanitary inspection, it was disc»»»
Friday Sermon, August 7, 2026: Their Greeting Will Be: Peace (Salām)
First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, who has made peace (salām) the greeting of the people of Islam, the key to affection and harmony. We bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and we bear witness that our master Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allah. May Allah send His prayers»»»
How much US ammo is left after 6 months of war with Iran? Trump says ‘massive amounts’ remain
President Donald Trump pushed back hard late on Thursday against reports that months of conflict with Iran have critically depleted key US missile and interceptor stockpiles, declaring the military is “in great shape” and possesses “literally massive amounts of ammunition. ”Speaking to reporters in»»»
Major fire breaks out at Kok-Sai market - | 24.KG
A major fire broke out at Kok-Sai market, known as «Stary Tolchok,» in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire occurred in a plastic window and door manufacturing facility. The fire covered approximately 500 square meters. Six firefighting crews worked on scene. Police »»»
At least 10 students wounded in school shooting near Bangkok
At least 10 students were wounded in a school shooting in a province just north of the Thai capital Bangkok on Friday, local media reported. "A shooting has occurred at a well-known high school in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province. Initial reports indicate 10–15 people have been injured," lo»»»
Kuvanychbek Kongantiev transfers property worth $15 million to state - | 24.KG
Former Zhogorku Kenesh deputy Kuvanychbek Kongantiev was fined 500,000 soms following a criminal investigation against him. However, according to the State Committee for National Security, these are not the former parliamentarian’s only financial losses. According to the security services, during t»»»
UAE weather alert: Rain, dust and 50kph winds forecast this weekend
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is set for another spell of unsettled summer weather, with rain-bearing convective clouds forecast across eastern and southern parts of the country on Friday before spreading into some inland areas over the weekend, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Friday's »»»
Ukraine turns to hunting Russia's missile launchers as its interceptors run dry
Russia fired 24 ballistic missiles, four Zircon or Onyx cruise missiles and 115 drones at Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight on August 5, killing 17 people and injuring 44. Ukrainian forces shot down 98 of the drones but intercepted none of the missiles. Eight people died at the Kvitneva rai»»»
More than a decade after 43 students vanished in Mexico, ex-governor arrested in Mexico, accused of cover-up
MEXICO CITY: Mexican authorities have arrested the former governor of the southern state Guerrero for his alleged involvement in the disappearance of 43 students in 2014, a case that has become a symbol for impunity and state involvement in cartel violence. Federal prosecutors said Thursday that th»»»
Philippines: ₱457B Maton hydro project 'water battery' for Luzon faces pushback
Manila: A major hydropower project in the Philippines that could provide reliable electricity for more than 2 million households is facing a major hurdle from residents, indigenous people over disruption, habitat loss, water quality in the project's vicinity. The Maton Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric »»»
China rebukes US over Huawei dispute as Argentina’s Milei balances ties with Washington and Beijing
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: China and the United States are clashing diplomatically in Argentina as President Javier Milei seeks to preserve his close alliance with Washington while pursuing deeper economic ties with Beijing. China’s embassy in Buenos Aires accused the United States of hypocrisy on Th»»»
Trump administration's latest buyback of offshore wind leases brings total to nearly $4 billion
An offshore wind company said Thursday that it reached a $1.2 billion settlement with the Trump administration to walk away from projects under development off New York, California and Louisiana. This latest agreement brings the total amount spent on such settlements to nearly $4 billion. RWE U.S. »»»
South Korean satellite captures before and after views of SpaceX rocket's moon crash
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: A South Korean satellite has captured the first pictures of the moon’s fresh crash scene caused by a stray SpaceX rocket. The Korea Aerospace Research Institute's Danuri spacecraft flew over the impact site soon after the Falcon 9 upper stage inadvertently plowed into the m»»»
What is underwater hockey? Meet the Filipino expats growing the sport in Dubai
Dubai: It looks more like a synchronised dive than a hockey match. A group of players disappears beneath the surface of a swimming pool, armed with small curved sticks as they race after a bright pink puck. Seconds later, they pop up for air before diving straight back into the action. There are no»»»
Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces: source
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis killed at least 58 government troops in missile and drone attacks Thursday, a military source said, after one of the deadliest days in the country's civil war in four years. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the rebels attacked government positions with ballisti»»»
Why every child should grow a plant
In an age where children can effortlessly nurture virtual farms, collect digital pets and build imaginary worlds with the swipe of a finger, perhaps the greatest gift we can offer them is something wonderfully real - a small patch of soil, a clay pot, a watering can and a living plant entrusted ent»»»
Indian expat in Dubai accused of abetting wife's suicide; Kerala Police issue lookout notice
Dubai: An Indian expat in Dubai is being sought by police in the south Indian state of Kerala after the death of his 20-year-old wife, with authorities confirming to Gulf News that a lookout notice has been issued to trace him. The accused, A.P.C, 27, who works at a typing centre in Dubai, reported»»»
Israel refuses to withdraw from more south Lebanon areas at talks: source
Israel refused in talks on Thursday to withdraw from more areas of south Lebanon unless the Lebanese army had full control of an initial two "pilot zones", a Lebanese presidential source told AFP. The seventh round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel was held in Rome under US auspices, aimed»»»
Dado Banatao: Filipino who died a Silicon Valley billionaire
There is a peculiar contradiction in the Philippine debate over Pax Silica. A country that has spent decades complaining about poverty, underemployment, brain drain, weak industrialisation, unreliable infrastructure and the export of raw resources (and manpower — i.e. nurses and nannies, engineers »»»
Gold price outlook 2026 hinges on rates, dollar and Asian demand, WGC says
Dubai: Gold buyers face a mixed outlook after bullion ended July almost unchanged, with the World Gold Council saying a possible second wave of inflation would not guarantee a major rally in the precious metal. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Gold closed the month at $»»»
'War's got to end pretty soon': Trump says Iran 'can't go much longer,' expresses optimism over Hormuz negotiations
Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) expressed confidence that the conflict involving Iran would end "pretty soon," saying that he believes the Islamic Republic "can't go much longer". He also voiced optimism over ongoing negotiations related to the Strait of Hormuz, w»»»
Support from Africa for beleaguered FIFA chief as UEFA keeps boycott threat alive
PARIS: Pressure built on FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday over his canceled plan to bring private finance into football’s World Cup, with European governing body UEFA reiterating a threat to boycott tournaments. The 56-year-old Swiss official has also been criticized by South American bo»»»
Houthi rebels kill dozens of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces
At least 38 members of the Yemeni government forces were killed Thursday in drone and missile attacks carried out by Houthi rebels, according to medical sources. The Iran-backed Houthis claimed the attacks were in retaliation for what they described as a recent military buildup supported by Saudi A»»»
Meta says its AI model hacked another company, adding to worries about bots going rogue
Meta said Thursday that one of its artificial intelligence models accessed the Internet on its own and hacked another company, the latest in a series of disclosures about AI models going rogue.In recent weeks OpenAI and Anthropic also have described instances of AI models going beyond humans’ instr»»»
Support from Africa for beleaguered FIFA chief as UEFA keeps boycott threat alive
PARIS: Pressure built on FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday over his canceled plan to bring private finance into football’s World Cup, with European governing body UEFA reiterating a threat to boycott tournaments.The 56-year-old Swiss official has also been criticized by South American bod»»»
Houthi attacks wound 11 in Saudi Arabia after deadly strike on Yemen troops
RIYADH: The Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Friday that 11 civilians were wounded in a Houthi attack on the southern border region of Najran, a day after the Iran-backed group launched its deadliest assault on government forces in Yemen since 2022. The Joint Forces Command o»»»
Ohio Sen. Husted calls on Rep. Max Miller to resign, drop campaign - UPI.com
Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, on Thursday called for GOP congressional colleague Rep. Max Miller to resign his House seat and drop his reelection campaign amid mounting pressure over domestic abuse allegations lodged against Miller. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Ohio Repu»»»
The EU’s nuclear reckoning is finally here
For years, the EU’s political establishment treated nuclear energy as something between an embarrassment and a moral transgression. The consequences were predictable – and increasingly impossible to conceal. The green dogma has come dueGermany provides the clearest case study. In 2011, nuclear powe»»»
QCDC concludes biggest ever edition of ‘My Career – My Future’
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), concluded yesterday the eighth and largest edition of its flagship “My Career – My Future” job-shadowing programme, organised in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the M»»»
YoC brings QM’s video art and film expo to Centro Cultural La Moneda
Tribune News Network Santiago, Chile and Doha Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, and Years of Culture (YoC), an annual initiative celebrating cross-cultural exchange, announced that ‘Your Ghosts Are Mine: Expanded Cinemas, Amplified Voices’ opened in Chile »»»
Ooredoo scales AI ambitions through Zankore investment
Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo QPSC has announced its expansion into AI compute through a strategic investment in Zankore, a first-of-its-kind, dedicated AI compute and neocloud platform with full-stack AI capabilities in Indonesia. Developed alongside Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, Nokia and NVIDIA»»»