LONDON: It is almost 38 years since Pan Am Flight 103 was destroyed by a bomb, killing all 259 people on board and 11 residents of the Scottish town of Lockerbie, on Dec. 21, 1988. Now, with the news that the trial of the last remaining suspect in the bombing has been postponed, just days before it»»»

Six months after the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran, the conflict has evolved. The campaign of airstrikes has turned into a grinding contest over energy, shipping and economic pressure. The war began on Feb. 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched major strike»»»

Doha, Qatar: Northwestern University in Qatar is expanding its faculty with four new appointments whose work engages some of the defining questions shaping media, technology, culture, and society today—from artificial intelligence and mobile communication to environmental media and the evolving rol»»»

A transnational scheme for the illegal import of goods into Kyrgyzstan has been uncovered, the press service of the Prosecutor General’s Office reported. According to the authorities, a citizen identified as I.A., together with other individuals, organized the import of goods into the country using»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s industrial occupancy exceeded 90 percent across key markets in the second quarter, while the number of industrial establishments rose to 13,660 in April, JLL said. Occupancy in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Dammam Metropolitan Area remained above 90 percent, supported by lease renew»»»

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Sports, participated in the 2026 BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting convened in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability". Led by Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Und»»»

Uniforms, backpacks, stationery, water bottles...shoes. SHOES! You can guarantee that every parent mutters the same chant in their sleep, and invariably, realise that they have forgotten about shoes. And for all you know, the shoes would either be too tight, or the soles have worn down (Double sigh»»»

Mumbai: When Gulf News tracked down Miss Universe India 2026 Kaziah Liz Mejo, the Abu Dhabi-bred law student was in Jaipur, caught in a whirlwind of pageant rehearsals, photo shoots and media requests. The 19-year-old's life had changed almost overnight and, by her own admission, it was yet to full»»»

ISLAMABAD: At least 14 newborn children have been killed in a fire that broke out in the nursery of a government-run hospital in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, as he ordered an investigation. The fire broke out on Wednesday on the third floor of the Mother and Ch»»»

Three US Secret Service officials were placed on administrative leave Tuesday, pending the outcome of an investigation by the agency’s professional standards office. The three were operating in non-law-enforcement capacities and were being investigated for potential misconduct, the agency’s public »»»

Dubai: Dubai Airports is set to award a further Dh55 billion worth of construction contracts before the end of the year, as work on Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) continues at full pace, its chief executive has revealed. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesPaul Grif»»»

Long lines of vehicles snaked around petrol stations across Tehran and other key Iranian cities this week as widespread fuel shortages forced many pumps to shut down or limit sales, leaving motorists scrambling for scarce supplies. Drivers reported traveling between multiple stations only to find t»»»

Three former Interior Ministry employees have been finally sentenced to seven years in prison each for the theft of tobacco products on a particularly large scale, the prosecution service said on Wednesday. The case was brought by the Sofia City Prosecution Office. Each of the three will serve the »»»

Israeli attacks on Lebanon have not stopped because Hezbollah has not surrendered its weapons, American Ambassador Michel Issa said Wednesday as he visited Dar al-Fatwa. "Hezbollah does not want to do anything, so why do we ask Israel to do everything? Why do you only ask Israel to withdraw, and yo»»»

The newly introduced bonus-malus system has no preventive effect on drivers’ behaviour, as the key Unified Information System for Risk Assessment, Management and Control is required to be established within 18 months, the Road Safety Institute said Wednesday. According to representatives of the ins»»»

If Iran now faces a choice between escalation and capitulation, the more likely course of action is escalation. Tehran’s reading of the regional and international landscape appears to rest on carefully calculated considerations that lead it to view the current moment as an opportunity to increase p»»»

President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican efforts to address voters' economic concerns in a year when control of the U.S. Senate hinges on states along the border between the United States and its northern neighbor. The di»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Israeli occupation forces' storming of the Qalandiya Training Center run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in occupied East Jerusalem, considering it a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and»»»

More than 1,000 people in Japan have joined forces to help move the historic Hirosaki Castle back to its original location following major restoration work. Teams of participants took turns pulling the castle in a carefully coordinated effort in Aomori Prefecture, creating a remarkable scene as loc»»»

Tuesday marked one year since Israeli soldiers killed 22 Palestinians, including journalists and rescue workers, in a double strike on a hospital in Gaza that provoked global outrage. No one has been held accountable. Israeli officials said the target was a suspected Hamas camera on the roof of Nas»»»

Doha: As educational institutions across the region prepare to welcome students back to the classroom, the American School of Doha (ASD) is setting a deliberate tone of connection, stability, and academic excellence for the 2026-2027 school year. Guided by this year’s theme, “One ASD Family: Strong»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Israeli occupation forces' storming of the Qalandiya Training Center run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in occupied East Jerusalem, considering it a blatant violation of international humanitarian »»»

The top diplomats of Iran and Oman met on Tuesday to discuss a phased approach to managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains largely shut down nearly six months after the Iran war began. The talks came after an oil tanker was disabled in an attack off the coast of Oman, under»»»

Lines have grown outside gas stations across Tehran in recent weeks as the United States has tightened its blockade and threatened more severe sanctions, with some people waiting for two hours or more to fill up. The uncertainty deepened on Tuesday, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carry out two demolition operations at dawn in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil: Al-Manar correspondent 2»»»

A district judge on Tuesday ruled against Texas' drag show ban. File Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo Aug. 26 (UPI) -- A U.S. district court has blocked Texas from banning drag performances as unconstitutional, ruling that the solution to the problem is for those who find such events offe»»»

The Israeli military has restricted movement in and out of three beseigned Christian towns in southern Lebanon, forcing residents to travel in prearranged convoys along a single route through Naqoura. Residents must register their vehicles and submit travelers’ details before entering or leaving Rm»»»

Progressive Bulgaria stands behind the government’s programme and is ready to turn it into effective legislation, Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov said on Wednesday in a declaration marking the start of the National Assembly’s new plenary season. Among the priorities, he listed initi»»»

Dubai: The last stretch of the summer holiday has arrived, and with it a deadline that has nothing to do with uniforms or stationery lists. Dubai's Museum of the Future is preparing to close its current galleries on September 1, and there are only five days left to walk through them. The museum con»»»

Seoul: Several Russian military aircraft briefly entered Republic of Korea's air defense identification zone (KADIZ) over the country's eastern waters before leaving the area, prompting the its military to scramble fighter jets in response, officials said Wednesday. The Russian aircraft entered the»»»

On Aug. 26, 2015, a former employee of WDBJ-TV in Virginia opened fire on his former colleagues on live television, killing news reporter Alison Parker and videographer Adam Ward. 1 of 3 | A police car is parked at the WDBJ-TV station headquarters after reporter Alison Parker and camera operator Ad»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education has been described as extending beyond the pursuit of academic achievement. It is a journey that nurtures curiosity, resilience, ambition and confidence, while fostering a lifelong commitment to excellence. In a rapidly changing world, students need more than knowledge alone.»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells southern Lebanese town of Al-Mansouri in Tyre district: Al-Manar reporter 26-08-2026 09:49 AM Latest News Urgent N»»»

A 19-year-old man from Varna was hospitalized after being stabbed during an argument on the city's promenade, Bulgarian National Radio reported. The teenager and three of his friends got into a dispute with a street musician who was playing the bagpipes on the promenade. Preliminary information ind»»»

Islamabad, Pakistan: A fire erupted in a hospital's maternity ward in Islamabad on Wednesday, killing 14 infants, Pakistani authorities said, with the prime minister calling for an investigation. The fire broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Health Ward at the public Pakistan Instit»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy carries out an explosion in the town of Markaba in southern Lebanon 26-08-2026 09:11 AM Latest News U»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has sent Congress a proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia on civil nuclear energy while insisting the pact will only go into effect if the kingdom normalizes relations with Israel, a US administration official told Reuters on Tuesday. The agreement, which was reach»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump scored a pair of badly needed victories Tuesday as his preferred candidates won Republican runoffs in South Carolina and Oklahoma, US media projected, bolstering his claim that he retains a powerful hold over the party’s voters. In South Carolina, Senator Darline »»»

Just over 15 years ago, on 9 July 2011, South Sudan declared its independence. Today, the spectre of partition looms over Sudan once again. Its western and south-western regions, controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), are pressing ever more forcefully towards separation. Fragmentation would »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ghalibaf: Washington has been defeated militarily and politically by Iran and will fail in the economic war 25-08-2026 20:46 PM Latest News»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carry out a massive explosion near the town of Majdalzoun in southern Lebanon 26-08-2026 09:00 AM Latest News Urg»»»

Changes to animal identification, registration, and accounting system are proposed in Kyrgyzstan. Draft amendments to the law «On the identification of animals and products of animal origin» have been submitted for public discussion. The document provides for clarification of the powers of state bo»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump scored a pair of badly needed victories Tuesday as his preferred candidates won Republican runoffs in South Carolina and Oklahoma, US media projected, bolstering his claim that he retains a powerful hold over the party’s voters. In South Carolina, Senator Darline »»»

Doha, Qatar: beIN Media Group, the global sports, entertainment, and media group, has announced that former Canadian international Kaylyn Kyle will join its flagship sports network, beIN Sports, as Executive Presenter based in Doha, where she will lead its English-language football coverage across »»»

Doha, Qatar: A panel discussion at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s annual educational meeting for the 2026–27 academic year has highlighted the need to keep students at the heart of education while using technology and artificial intelligence as tools to empower learners and teache»»»

Doha, Qatar: Young inventors participating in the Qatar Scientific Club’s “Young Inventors” programme have moved into the second phase focused on engineering design, transforming initial concepts into structured technical plans ready for prototyping. The Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), affiliated with»»»

Doha, Qatar: The opening of the Islamic Centre and Mosque in Lukavac has marked a significant addition to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s religious, educational and community infrastructure, with the project receiving generous financial support from Qatar’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. Chief Sch»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has reaffirmed its focus on student wellbeing, educational quality, national identity and digital empowerment as it prepares for the 2026-27 academic year, with officials stressing the need to turn lessons learned from previous challen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is moving towards the implementation phase of its national strategy for streamlined civil aviation operations, seeking to enhance operational integration, uphold global compliance standards, and drive seamless air travel efficiency across its aviation infrastructure. As part of t»»»

A car crashed into a Kamaz water truck on Kant—International road in an area where roadworks are underway. Three people sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred during the night time. They said the area had insufficient street lighting »»»