When do we actually become senior citizens?
The years keep adding up, but somehow we never feel quite as old as the number suggests Every Sunday, we go to church in Jebel Ali, and it is usually packed to the gills. People stand at the back, squeeze into corners and spend the first few minutes looking around for a vacant seat. Yet there are t»»»
Friday sermon, September 4, 2026: National service — a badge of honour
National Service shapes loyal youth, united families and a stronger homeland First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, the Bestower of abundant favours. He has planted within human souls the love of their homeland, made loyalty to it a quality of the noble, and made serving and defendi»»»
'We woke up to the reality': Marco Rubio assails 'fantasy' of globalisation
US foreign secretary decries 'de‑industrialised America' and push to rebuild manufacturing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a blunt defence of the Trump administration’s “America First” economic agenda Thursday, arguing that decades of "globalisation" left the United States dangerously d»»»
After the fall of Ali al-Taher, Hezbollah must hand over its arms to the Lebanese Army – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo illustration – After Ali al-Taher, the choice is clear: Hezbollah must hand over its weapons so that one Lebanese Army, under one flag, can defend one sovereign Lebanon. The destruction of Hezbollah’s strategic stronghold exposes the failure of Iran’s “resistance” project. Lebanon cann»»»
Croatia's bank profits fall 5.5% as a strong first quarter unwinds
Croatia's banks were making more money than a year earlier when the first quarter closed. By the end of June that gain had gone. Profit across the sector fell 5.5% year on year (y/y) in the first half of 2026, the Croatian National Bank (HNB) said in its commentary on banking system developments, p»»»
People & Profit - Please welcome the newest member to our team: The AI agent
This week, we're looking look at efforts to incorporate artificial intelligence into the workplace. But not just your run-of-the-mill generative AI chatbot: we're focusing on actual AI agents. These are autonomous programs designed to take on tasks and work through a series of steps without th»»»
Netanyahu declares that Ali al-Taher ridge no longer poses a threat to Israel – Ya Libnan
Share: View of the Beaufort Castle and destroyed houses at a village in southern Lebanon, as it seen from the Israeli side of the border, May 31, 2026. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Thursday that the Israeli army has cleared the Ali al- Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, which»»»
Al Arabi two good for Sailiya; Al Ahli edge Qatar SC
Tribune News Network Doha Al Arabi inflicted more pain on winless Al Sailiya in the Doha Bank Stars League with a 2-0 victory at the Khalifa International Stadium, while Al Ahli edged 10-man Qatar SC 1-0 at the Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday. Youssef Snana put Al Arabi ahead just before half-time b»»»
QM, Uzbekistan’s ACDF sign 5-year cooperation pact
Tribune News Network DOHA/ TASHKENT Qatar Museums (QM) and the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) have signed a five-year Cooperation Agreement setting out a long-term institutional framework for collaboration and further strengthen cultural ties between the State of Qatar and»»»
Lawh wa Qalam museum: A new chapter in Qatar’s cultural scene
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar is home to a rich and diverse museum landscape, spanning heritage, Islamic art, sport and contemporary creativity, offering residents and visitors new perspectives on the country, the region and the world. Adding a distinctive new chapter to this cultural offering is»»»
Israel releases first of 5 Lebanese civilian prisoners – Ya Libnan
Share: Israel has agreed to release five civilians in exchange for Lebanese assistance in locating the bodies of missing Lebanese Jewish leaders killed in the 1980s. Talks aimed at ending the war with Hezbollah remain stalled. A Lebanese man who had been held prisoner in Israel was released on Thur»»»
MoECC launches 3 specialised e-learning kits to enhance environmental awareness
Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has launched three specialised e-learning kits in the fields of climate change, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability, as part of its ongoing efforts to disseminate environmental knowledge, enhance community a»»»
GCC signs MoU for voluntary carbon market from policy to implementation
QNA Seoul The Global Carbon Council, the Ministry of Planning and Budget of the Republic of Korea (MPB) and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) signed Thursday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will formalise a trilateral partnership between them. The agreement was signed by Fo»»»
GCC general secretariat honours outstanding Qatari youth, ‘Fazat Al Adaam Youth’ initiative
QNA Doha The General Secretariat of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) honoured a number of Qatari youth recognised for their distinguished achievements and initiatives, alongside the “Fazat Al Adaam Youth” initiative. The recognition included Fatima Saad Al Mohannadi and»»»
Türkiye praises Syria’s efforts to address chemical weapons legacy
United Nations, Sept. 3 (SANA) Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ahmet Yıldız praised Syria’s determination to address its chemical weapons legacy in close coordination with the international community. Addressing a UN Security Council meeting on Syria’s chemical weapons file»»»
Netanyahu says Ali al-Taher no longer threatens Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday night that the Israeli army has cleared the strategic Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, which he said Hezbollah had developed as an extension of the Beaufort (al-Shakif) position. According to Netanyahu, the ridge was used to threaten »»»
Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in Kfartebnit town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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 Kfartebnit town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 03-09-2026 23:23 PM Latest News Urgent News Is»»»
EU, Lebanon launch Joint Monitoring Committee to boost cooperation
Lebanon and the European Union on Thursday launched the EU-Lebanon Joint Monitoring Committee, a new platform for strategic dialogue on EU-Lebanon cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri and Minister of Economy and Trade Amer Bisat, serving as Vice-Chair on beha»»»
Israel claims taking 'operational control' of Ali al-Taher
Israel's military said on Thursday it had taken “operational control” of the strategic Ali Taher ridge area in southern Lebanon, the site of sporadic clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants in recent weeks. It's where Hezbollah is believed to have an extensive underground military fa»»»
TCHAKAROV: Tajikistan’s 2027-29 high-octane macro bet — growth on steroids, inflation on a leash
Uzbekistan may be everybody's favourite these days, but Central Asia has other countries that deserve investor attention. Tajikistan’s new medium-term macro framework, published just weeks ago, is not a timid forecasting exercise. It is closer to a development manifesto dressed up as a macro table.»»»
GCC General Secretariat honors outstanding Qatari Youth, "Fazat Al-Adaam Youth" initiative
Doha: The General Secretariat of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) honored a number of Qatari youth recognized for their distinguished achievements and initiatives, alongside the "Fazat Al-Adaam Youth" initiative. The recognition included Fatima Saad Al Mohannadi and Sau»»»
Minister of Commerce says Qatar-Oman ties grow into sustainable partnerships
Muscat: Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman. His Excellency underscored the necessity of continued coordination and exchange of visits »»»
Sheikh Mohammed meets Dubai leaders, honours Arab Reading Challenge winners and top graduates
Ruler of Dubai meets senior officials and local dignitaries Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, said that investing in human capital and inspiring a passion for learning and knowledge are key to building a more advanced futu»»»
Magyar vows radical shake-up of tobacco and casino concessions
The Prime Minister also reported on a two-stage pay rise for social workers, a 10 percent increase in benefits for people with reduced work capacity, the development of juvenile detention facilities and their reintegration into the child protection system, as well as plans to establish a new enviro»»»
Unit 731: Japan’s Human Experiment Lab and the US Deal That Shielded Its Doctors
“For the surgeons, it was a regular workday.” This is how, many years later, one of the doctors from Unit 731 recalled the autopsies performed on living humans in a Japanese military laboratory near Harbin during the Second World War. This is neither a mistake nor an exaggeration: human vivisection»»»
Ukraine’s NATO-Enabled Attacks Promise to Turn Russia Into Impregnable Air Defense Fortress
Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum on Thursday, President Putin said the key to preventing Ukrainian drone and missile attacks lies in strengthening air defenses. Russia is making it happen - National Defense Magazine editor-in-chief Igor Korotchenko told Sputnik - with the following key ingred»»»
Zambia bonds shrug off election turmoil as Hichilema starts second term with rival facing treason charge
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second five-year term on September 1 after an election that delivered policy continuity but left a trail of disputed results, a contested attempt to challenge the outcome in court, and treason charges against his main rival. Zambians voted on »»»
Gasgroup targets NGX listing, eyes expansion into refining, power generation, data centres
Gasgroup, a Nigerian energy-services business not currently listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), plans to seek admission of its existing shares to the Main Board of the bourse as it pursues expansion into refining, gas infrastructure, power generation and data centre energy systems. CEO Gliffeth »»»
Disturbing: Hungarian couple abuses and starves woman to death
A 34-year-old vulnerable woman was held as a slave, forced to work and repeatedly abused before dying from extreme neglect, prosecutors say. A Hungarian couple convicted of abusing and starving a vulnerable 34-year-old woman to death could face significantly harsher sentences after prosecutors appe»»»
Berlin’s latest Russia panic is reckless even by its own standards
When you’ve burned all your bridges, go and burn some more. That seems to be the unspoken strategy of Berlin’s policy toward Moscow, which is the only plausible interpretation of Germany’s fresh efforts to damage its already abysmal relationship with Russia. Not that they have come as a surprise. S»»»
Norway seizes Russian Arctic science vessel at Kiev’s request
The Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian research vessel in Svalbard at the request of Ukraine’s state-owned energy company, Naftogaz, amid growing tensions between Moscow and NATO states over access to and control of the Arctic. The Professor Molchanov was detained on Wednesday while docked»»»
Apartment rental becoming too expensive for 40% of Poles
Housing affordability is becoming a growing problem across Poland. Transaction prices now average around PLN 16,000 per sq m in both Warsaw and Zakopane, while prices exceed PLN 12,000 per sq m in 15 cities. A typical 50-sq-m apartment therefore costs roughly PLN 600,000-800,000, with mortgage paym»»»
CEO of Qatar International Court highlights its role in developing country's judicial, legal thought
Doha, Qatar: Chief Executive Officer of the Qatar International Court Faisal bin Rashid Al Sahouti affirmed that over the past 15 years, the Court has played an important role in advancing judicial and legal thought in the country and contributing to the consolidation of the principles of the rule »»»
Olabi: Syria’s chemical destruction operation marks a historic moment
New York, Sep. 3 (SANA)Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ibrahim Olabi announced Thursday the start of an operation to destroy some chemical materials found in Syria, as part of verification procedures followed by the Technical Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibitio»»»
Tête à tête - Israeli attacks in West Bank at 'unprecedented' level, PNI leader Barghouti says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, the secretary general of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI) party Mustafa Barghouti said the level of Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank had become "totally unprecedented". With tensions escalating, activists accuse settlers of operating wit»»»
President Iotova Pledges Not to Turn Consultative Council into Election Campaign Arena
The Consultative Council on National Security (CCNS) will not be turned into an election campaign arena, President Iliana Iotova pledged to reporters on Thursday. The CCNS brings together political parties, security services and institutions to recommend courses of action to other institutions, Iot»»»
Why Ukraine’s drained Kakhovka Dam is strategic for Russia
Small groups of Russian soldiers have been inching forward through the vast, drained Kakhovka reservoir since they blew up the dam in June 2023. Russian forces are infiltrating this “no man’s land” for reconnaissance purposes rather than for a future military offensive, said a military expert.»»»
Radev, Costa Discuss EU Budget, Energy and Bulgaria's Strategic Role in Europe
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and European Council President Antonio Costa held talks in Sofia on Thursday focusing on the European Union's competitiveness, the next long-term EU budget, energy security, connectivity and enlargement. Costa's visit is part of his tour of EU capitals dedicated»»»
Israeli Enemy Releases 3 Lebanese Prisoners, Arrests 3 Others - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Enemy Releases 3 Lebanese Prisoners, Arrests 3 Others 03-09-2026 19:23 PM Israeli occupation soldiers in an image from archive.Al-M»»»
11 EU members push to curb foreign policy vetoes as bloc weighs wider reform
Eleven European Union countries have called for an overhaul of the bloc's foreign policy decision-making, urging it to explore a shift from unanimity to qualified majority voting as repeated national vetoes have exposed the difficulty of acting collectively in a more volatile geopolitical environme»»»
FM Anita Orbán shares what Hungary expects from Ukraine in order for the government to withdraw its veto
Hungary has once again blocked progress in Ukraine’s EU accession talks, saying it is waiting for Kyiv to implement an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. Budapest did not approve the screening reports for the second and third negotiating clusters, preventing the accession»»»
Why US military might can’t end Iran war despite Trump’s strikes and blockade
Iran doesn’t need to defeat US — it only needs to remain dangerous enough to prolong war Dubai: On almost every conventional measure of military power, the contest between the United States and Iran should be hopelessly unequal. The US can send advanced aircraft deep into Iranian territory, destroy»»»
Lawh wa Qalam: A new chapter in Qatar’s cultural scene
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is home to a rich and diverse museum landscape, spanning heritage, Islamic art, sport and contemporary creativity, offering residents and visitors new perspectives on the country, the region and the world. Adding a distinctive new chapter to this cultural offering is Lawh wa Qala»»»
Germany greenlights $930 million worth of arms exports to Israel
The German government approved nearly €800 million ($930 million) in weapons exports to Israel between January and June, Der Spiegel reports, citing a government response to a parliamentary inquiry. The sum is already four times higher than the total value Berlin greenlighted last year. Around one-»»»
Press Review - Supreme Court corruption scandal rocks Brazil
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 3: There's outrage in Malta after a tycoon was found not guilty of masterminding the murder of high-profile investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. In Brazil, a Supreme Court justice who was pivotal in sentencing former President Jair Bolsonaro »»»
Has Iran modified its rocket systems to fire mines into the Strait of Hormuz?
Fighting escalated in the Middle East over the weekend after US airstrikes on Sunday targeted Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak. The exchange of fire was instigated by the US in retaliation against Iran’s new capabilities for firing mines from rockets into the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s»»»
Man arrested with automatic rifle at Brussels train station
Brussels, Belgium: Belgian police on Thursday arrested a man in possession of a Kalashnikov automatic rifle at one of the main train stations in Brussels, a source close to the investigation told AFP. The incident comes as authorities in the city have stepped up efforts to clamp down on gang violen»»»
Eye on Africa - Kenyan editor found safe after abduction
In tonight's edition: Media rights groups in Kenya call for an investigation after a top journalist is abducted overnight by heavily armed men. Also, trials for three potential vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola are due to start over the next couple of months. Plus Senegalese»»»
Revitalization of former Perun factory in Warsaw underway
Alides Polska is beginning the redevelopment of the former Perun factory in Warsaw’s Kamionek district, preserving the site’s more than 100-year industrial heritage while introducing new residential and service functions. Four historic factory halls will be retained and adapted for commercial uses,»»»
Poland lags in implementation of EU’s Right to Repair directive
Poland has missed the July 31, 2026 deadline to implement the EU’s Right to Repair directive, with the legislation still undergoing government review. The delay could affect consumers buying products now, as some new protections may apply only to purchases made after the law enters into force. The »»»