QF’s second QIYADA conference to strengthen Muslim youth identity and empower them to address contemporary challenges
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation is organizing the second edition of the QIYADA conference, themed “Guided by Faith: Thriving in a Changing World”, on September 25-26 that will once again bring Muslim youth aged 17 to 24 from across Qatar alongside scholars, thought leaders, and inspirational figures »»»
UNIFIL: Any Israeli Military Presence North of the Blue Line Constitutes a Violation of Security Council Resolution 1701 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Radev Vows to End Oligarchic Influence Over Bulgaria
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria would not allow a return to what he described as the country's “mutri” (thug) era, as he announced plans for deeper reforms in law enforcement, the security services and the judiciary. Speaking alongside Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov while presenting the»»»
At Least 14 Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers Have Passed Through Bulgarian Waters, Raising Security Threat
At least 14 tankers linked to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" sailed through Bulgarian and Romanian waters during the first seven months of 2026, spending a combined 418 hours in the territorial waters of the two countries, according to an analysis by Greenpeace Bulgaria. The findings come days a»»»
Israel bars entry to 2 Swedish MEPs over ‘genocide criticism’ in Gaza
LONDON: The Israeli Population and Immigration Authority barred two members of the European Parliament from entering the country at the request of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. Swedish Left Party MEPs Jonas Sjostedt and Hanna Gedin were denied entry to Israel before their planned travel on Sunday »»»
Bulgaria: Man Accused of Poisoning Vultures Released on €3,000 BailOpinions
The Plovdiv District Court has released 36-year-old Lalio Bichev on €3,000 bail after prosecutors accused him of poisoning and killing eight protected vultures and a raven near Kalofer. The court ordered that the amount be paid within seven days. Prosecutors had requested that Bichev remain in cust»»»
UAE weather update: Rain hits Al Ain as Suhail rises, marking seasonal shift
Dubai: Rain fell across parts of Al Ain on Monday evening, including Sa’a, Al Fou’ah and the Khatm Al Shakla road, as unsettled summer weather continued on the day the Suhail star traditionally rises over the UAE. Videos from the area showed showers sweeping roads in Sa’a and along Khatm Al Shakla,»»»
BIG Kielce strengthens position following rebranding
BIG Poland has completed the rebranding of BIG Kielce, opening a new stage in the development of one of the city’s established retail destinations. Nearly 10,000 visitors joined Saturday’s official launch, confirming the strong local position of the nearly 37,000 sqm GLA retail park and providing a»»»
Sharjah expands government payment options with Jaywan card across Tahseel
Sharjah has expanded payment options across its Tahseel government collection system by enabling the UAE’s national payment card, Jaywan, across digital channels and service centres, the emirate’s Central Finance Department said. Customers can use Jaywan through the Tahseel website and smart applic»»»
Dubai Weddings initiative expands support for Emirati families
Dubai: The Dubai Weddings initiative has grown from a service helping Emirati couples organise their wedding celebrations into a wider programme supporting young families before and after marriage. Launched in early 2024, the initiative brings together wedding services, marriage preparation, financ»»»
Stocks mostly down amid trade clash, US-Iran tensions
New York: Wall Street stocks were mostly lower early Monday as markets assessed the breakdown of US-Canada trade talks and awaited details of Washington's economic warfare against Iran. Negotiations between Washington and Ottawa broke down late Friday, putting into force new 50-percent US tariffs a»»»
Dubai-India non-oil trade hits record Dh222.5b as investment ties deepen
Dubai: Dubai's non-oil trade with India more than doubled over the past decade to a record Dh222.5 billion in 2025, as investment flows and the number of Indian businesses operating in the emirate also increased. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Tr»»»
Radev Pledges Comprehensive Judicial Reform Centered on People and Rule of Law
Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov presented the Justice chapter of the Government Programme of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2026-2030 on Monday. "We are proposing a comprehensive, systemic approach that puts people and the rule of law at its core," said Radev, outlini»»»
Despair and anger in Conakry after deadly landfill collapse
Conakry: Abou Hamza, an outraged resident of the Dar es Salam neighbourhood of Conakry where a landfill collapse killed 30 people over the weekend, said that locals had tried to warn Guinea's authorities about the danger. The garbage dump in the suburbs of the capital collapsed onto a residential a»»»
Ministry of Social Development and Family launches "Walk Your Kids to School" drive ahead of new school year
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MOSDF) has launched the "Walk Your Kids to School" ("Wassel Eyalak") campaign ahead of the new school year as part of its "Back to School" activities. The campaign literally intends to strengthen parental involvement in children’s lives an»»»
How Gaza’s kite tradition became entangled in conflict
LONDON: For generations, spring and summer along Gaza’s coast meant homemade kites — brightly colored creations sometimes tied to rooftops so the wind would not carry them away. Today, however, Israel regards the toys as a potential security threat. “It was one of the most ordinary joys of childhoo»»»
Israel says Hezbollah 'continuing to use force in security zone'
An Israeli military source on Monday criticized the Lebanese Army’s performance in the so-called pilot zones in south Lebanon, noting that “it has not entered private property” there and that its search operations are “partial.” “The Lebanese Army has operational control over the pilot zones withou»»»
CEO of One of UK's Oldest Energy Companies Calls UK 'Uninvestable'
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom has become an "uninvestable" country due to its unpredictable oil and gas policies, Jim Johnson, the CEO of one of UK's oldest energy companies Hunting, said on Monday. "The reality is that Britain has become uninvestable. Everything your politicians have done »»»
Pleven Forum Calls for Legislative Changes to Support Foster Parents
A discussion at the Pleven BTA National Press Club Monday highlighted the need for more foster families and legislative changes to make foster care a more stable and sustainable social service. The event was part of the “Foster Me” initiative by the Social Assistance Agency, Ministry of Labour and »»»
MoSDF launches 'Walk Your Kids to School' drive ahead of new school year
DOHA: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MoSDF) has launched the 'Walk Your Kids to School' ('Wassel Eyalak') campaign ahead of the new school year as part of its Back to School activities. The campaign literally intends to strengthen parental involvement in childre's lives and reinforc»»»
Amid GPS Jammer Case, PM Says State Is Moving against People Previously Protected by Police and Security Services
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said here Monday that the State is now moving against people who were previously protected by the police and security services. Radev was commenting searches and seizures carried out in connection with an investigation into a powerful GPS signal jammer found in Sofia's Dr»»»
Trump claims Iran 'collapsing' as US threatens 'economic D-Day'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran was "collapsing" as Washington prepared to announce the details of a new economic pressure campaign that Tehran has derided as an admission of defeat. Almost six months into their war, the two sides are locked in a stalemate, with peace talks stalle»»»
Gharibabadi to US Treasury Secretary: Is This a Victory or an Admission of US Defeat? - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Yemeni Armed Forces to announce new military operations in a statement: spokesman - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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QF opens registration for 2027 'Akhlaquna' award
DOHA: Qatar Foundation's (QF) Pre-University Education has announced the opening of registration for the 2027 edition of its Akhlaquna initiative. Applications can be submitted on www.akhlaquna.qa and will be accepted until December 17. This year's edition welcomes entries across four age categorie»»»
China's Xi Jinping urges 'diplomatic' Mideast solution in talks with Jordan's king
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping urged a "diplomatic" solution to the Middle East crisis as he told the King of Jordan on Monday that the sovereignty of countries in the region should be respected. Xi told King Abdullah II during talks in Beijing that China values Jordan's "unique and importan»»»
Parkin expands beyond UAE with Bahrain push after Egypt entry
Dubai: Parkin Company PJSC has signed an agreement to explore smart parking and mobility opportunities in Bahrain, days after announcing its first entry into Egypt, extending its expansion drive beyond the UAE. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Park»»»
Emirates leads global airlines in international capacity with over 31 billion seat kilometres
Dubai: Emirates has ranked first among global airlines for international capacity in August, offering more than 31 billion available seat kilometres (ASKs), according to data from aviation analytics OAG. The Dubai-based carrier’s international capacity was about 21 per cent higher than second-ranke»»»
Australian PM wants to ban data centres near schools
Sydney: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will seek to ban large data centres being built near schools, homes and farms when he meets with state leaders this week, according to plans seen by AFP on Monday. Albanese's government has pledged to rush through a national artificial intelligenc»»»
Looking beyond price per square metre: how Budapest, Warsaw and Bucharest’s new-build home markets differ
Lower new-build property prices in Bucharest and Poland’s major cities may catch the attention of Hungarian buyers, but the success of a property investment abroad is determined by much more than the purchase price and achievable rental income. An analysis by Cordia comparing the Hungarian, Polish »»»
Aoun urges Lebanese to show resilience, firmness and unity
President Joseph Aoun noted Monday that the Prophet’s Birthday holiday comes this year “as Lebanon faces grave challenges, from repeated Israeli attacks against its sovereignty, land and sons in the South and the various regions, to economic and living crises that are still burdening its citizens.”»»»
Qatar Chamber affirms keenness to support, empower Qatari entrepreneurs
DOHA: Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber, Ali Bu Sharbak Al Mansori, affirmed the Chamber's strong support for Qatari entrepreneurs and its commitment to empowering them, highlighting the vital role entrepreneurs play in driving economic diversification, fostering innovation, and accelerating »»»
From bhajans to Bollywood: Meet Ameen Avi singer of Jhoota on his rise to stardom with Khan Saab of Dhurandhar fame
Dubai: Avinash Kumar spends his weekdays as a Project Specialist at Amazon. His weekends belong to something else entirely. Better known by his stage name Ameen Avi, the singer from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan reached out to Gulf News to share his story, hoping it gives aspiring musicians or anyone w»»»
Tunisia migrant boat sinking sparks anger and clashes as search for missing continues
Dubai: Violent protests erupted in Tunisia’s southeastern city of Ben Guerdane after a migrant boat sank while heading towards Italy, as anger over the tragedy and frustration over economic conditions spilled into clashes with security forces. Protesters burned tyres and blocked roads on Sunday nig»»»
How LA sanctuary has protected rare gibbons for 50 years
The Gibbon Conservation Center outside Los Angeles has spent five decades caring for some of the world’s rarest and most endangered primates. Founded in 1976 by self-taught primatologist Alan Mootnick, the centre has grown from caring for a small number of animals into a globally recognised institu»»»
Saudi Arabia sets fines of up to SR5m under tougher marine protection rules
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced fines of up to SR5 million for failing to take necessary measures to contain leaks in marine and coastal areas under updated regulations aimed at strengthening protection of the kingdom’s fragile ecosystems. The revised executive regulations for the sustainable ma»»»
China’s Xi to Jordan’s King Abdullah: Palestinian issue at heart of Middle East affairs - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Fake airline, real scam: How ‘Bretish Airways’ trapped Delhi airport jobseekers
New Delhi: It promised jobs at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, had its own website, “HR executives” calling applicants and even issued offer letters. There was just one problem: “Bretish Airways” did not exist. Delhi Police say they have busted a fake airline recruitment racket that al»»»
Arab Australian novelist explores devastation of divorce in ‘Goodbye, My Love’
JEDDAH: Arab Australian novelist Yumna Kassab stakes out her new novel, “Goodbye, My Love,” in the unglamorous aftermath of an Arab woman choosing to walk away from her marriage. Based in Sydney, she was the inaugural Parramatta Laureate in Literature in 2024-2025, which culminated in a recently pu»»»
Are Israeli moves and strikes a prelude to a military operation?
The current Israeli movements, detonations, strikes and shelling "appear to be a prelude to a military operation" in south Lebanon, given that the strikes "are targeting all the high ground surrounding the Ali al-Taher hill, especially the al-Dabsheh hill and the al-Tahra hill, two hills that were »»»
Could the UAE see an early rainy season? NCM explains the El Niño effect
Abu Dhabi: A strengthening El Niño could bring the UAE a warmer-than-usual winter, an earlier start to the rainy season and periods of heavier rainfall stretching into spring 2027, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Dr Mohammed Al Abri, director of the Meteorology Department at the NC»»»
Meet the new Pakistan Idol: Hira Qaiser wins 2026 title
Dubai: Faisalabad’s Hira Qaiser is the new Pakistan Idol, winning the 2026 title and a cash prize of Rs1.5 million after an emotional and star-studded grand finale on Sunday night. The singer, who comes from a middle-class family, won over viewers and judges throughout the competition with her powe»»»
Tanzania targets power exports after inaugurating $2.82bn hydropower plant
Tanzania has formally inaugurated its 2,115 MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, marking the ceremonial completion of a plant whose phased entry into operation has transformed the country's electricity supply and created substantial spare generation capacity. President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugura»»»
US futures and oil prices slip with pressure on Treasurys ongoing
US futures are lower as bond market pressure will have investors eyeing an annual meeting of top U.S. economic officials at Jackson Hole, Wyoming later in the week. The future for the S&P 500 was down 0.2%. On Friday, the S&P 500 rose 0.4% for just its second gain in the six days since setting its »»»
Human-caused wildfire forces 42,000 to flee in Nevada
A rapidly spreading human-caused wildfire in Nevada has injured at least six people and forced around 42,000 people to evacuate; tens of thousands more have been warned to prepare to leave. The Hawk Fire broke out northwest of Reno on Saturday and had spread across more than 15,000 acres (61 square»»»
She begged for a living in India. After her death, bags revealed Rs840,000
A 69-year-old woman who spent her days begging on city streets left behind an unexpected legacy: savings worth Rs840,000, accumulated over the years largely from the small change handed to her by passers-by. Noor, a resident of Sabdariyabad Mohalla on Guttalu Road in Mandya, Karnataka, lived alone »»»
UAE unveils new higher education fee framework
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has approved a new resolution regulating fees and financial guarantees for services provided to higher education and technical and vocational education and training institutions in the UAE. The resolution aims to create a »»»
No Concessions in Defending Iran’s Rights: Foreign Ministry - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe No Concessions in Defending Iran’s Rights: Foreign Ministry 24-08-2026 14:58 PM Esmaeil Baqaeil, Spokesman of Iranian Foreign Ministry in a»»»
Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian PM
Mark Carney drew international attention as Canada's prime minister by warning that middle powers must resist economic coercion by more powerful countries. Now President Donald Trump is putting that warning to the test with sweeping new tariffs that could show how much economic pain Canada can abso»»»
Fayyad: We won't give Americans, Israelis an opportunity for domestic strife
MP Ali Fayyad, a member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance bloc, on Monday pointed out that "it is clear the Americans are pressuring the Lebanese authorities to tighten the noose around Hezbollah and its institutions, even to the point of confrontation.” “Dragging the country into internal confl»»»