PARIS: Saudi Arabia and France called for a negotiated solution on Iran, the restoration of unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and renewed efforts toward Palestinian statehood as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron laid out a broad joint vision fo»»»

PARIS: French investment in Saudi Arabia is expanding beyond traditional sectors such as energy and manufacturing into artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, culture, financial services and gaming, according to a briefing on the investment relationship between the two countries. A report »»»

PARIS: For French companies looking at Saudi Arabia, the investment proposition is increasingly extending beyond access to the Kingdom’s domestic market. Saudi Arabia is positioning itself as a manufacturing, technology and logistics base from which international companies can serve markets across »»»

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, in October 2025 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. Trump said Monday on social media that he will impose more 50% tariffs on Canada starting Jan. 1. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | Licens»»»

PARIS: The economic relationship between Saudi Arabia and France is entering a new phase, with French investment expanding beyond its traditional strengths in energy and industry into artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, culture, creative industries and mining. The shift reflects the wi»»»

RAMALLAH: Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa briefed Cabinet members on political contacts and international efforts to halt the crimes of the occupation and terrorist settlers’ gangs and provide international protection for the Palestinian people. The Cabinet, during its weekly session on Monday, war»»»

PARIS: The economic relationship between Saudi Arabia and France is entering a new phase, with French investment expanding beyond its traditional strengths in energy and industry into artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, culture, creative industries and mining. The shift reflects the wi»»»

On the eve of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, I find myself wondering whether my country will still exist in another 35 years. Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion, the rollback of democracy, a severely damaged market economy, and the degradation of every social system compel me, as»»»

Ukraine has opened a Pandora's box by attacking Russia's retail sector and should now expect the same treatment but worse, President Vladimir Putin said in an interview on August 22. “The Kyiv regime set out to damage our economy. What did it do? It opened this Pandora's box itself. Well then, expe»»»

NEW YORK CITY: Saudi Arabia strongly condemned recent attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces against civilians in Sudan, including women and children, as he called on all parties involved in the civil war to honor their humanitarian obligations and work toward a permanent ceasefire agreem»»»

The fighter jet that crashed near Szolnok on Monday was a single-seat Gripen C, not the latest E/F model. Saab says it will assist the Hungarian investigation, while the crash has also briefly affected the Swedish defence company’s share price. Saab has confirmed that the Hungarian Gripen fighter j»»»

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, expanding Washington's secondary sanctions threats and warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the campaign. The announcement comes almost six months into a war on Iran that has»»»

LAUSANNE: Several ex-footballers, including Premier League winners Emmanuel Petit and Mikael Silvestre, have called for “change” in FIFA’s leadership following the failed plan to open the World Cup to private investors. “Change is necessary. Power has blurred the current leadership’s ability to dis»»»

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Samantha de Bendern, Associate Fellow at Chatham House. Europe is taking increasingly consequential steps to support Ukraine, but de Bendern warns that they remain insufficient to address the country's fundamental vulnerability. Are Ukraine's allies prepared to ac»»»

France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed an agreement for the oil-rich Gulf kingdom to invest €6 billion to create three amusement parks near Paris, including one likely to be a manga-themed park, the French presidential office said. The announcement came during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin»»»

As Ukraine and Russia hammer each other’s Black Sea ports, the amount of grain being shipped through the crucial waterway has slowed to a crawl. For Ukraine’s farmers, the Black Sea blockade could hardly have come at a worse time.   The fields are white for harvest, but the way through the Bla»»»

Aug. 24 (UPI) -- A Wisconsin cat is stepping into the record books with an incredible feat of feet: he has 29 toes. Erebus Anomaly, a Maine coon cat belonging to Kendra Vandenbloomer and Hunter Nett, earned the Guinness World Record for the most toes on a cat after his digits were counted at 29, 11»»»

Concerns grow China could move against Second Thomas Shoal after turning nearby Mischief Reef into a military base An areal photo taken though a glass window inside a military plane of the alleged on-going reclamation by China into mischief reef in the Spratly group of islands in the South China Se»»»

Tens of thousands of people remained evacuated from their homes around the western US city of Reno on Monday as a wind-driven fire raced through the parched landscape. Schools were shuttered as smoke swathed the city in western Nevada, near the California border, home to around 280,000 people. Get »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is expected to witness the first noticeable decline in temperatures from September 20, marking the beginning of a gradual seasonal transition, according to Dr. Faisal Al Ansari, Executive Director of the Qatar Calendar House. Speaking to Al Rayyan TV, Dr. Al Ansari said the year »»»

Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, holds up a sign that says "Black People Aren't Apes" as President Donald Trump enters the House Chamber to deliver his State of the Union address in February. The sign was in response to a since-deleted Trump social media post showing former President Barack Obama and Michel»»»

Péter Magyar’s government has launched Hungary’s most dramatic transformation since the fall of communism, according to a Guardian editorial – but concerns remain over constitutional moves targeting Fidesz politicians and the fate of more than EUR 10 billion in EU funds. Hungary is undergoing its m»»»

UNITED NATIONS: The United States urged the UN Security Council on Monday to expand an arms embargo on the Sudanese region of Darfur to cover all of Sudan, saying the nation’s brutal conflict risks regional expansion. The Darfur arms embargo, in place for over two decades, is set to expire on Septe»»»

Authors: Maddie and Alice Bailey A monstera’s holes, a calathea’s moving leaves and a fern’s preference for humidity may seem like ordinary botanical quirks, but “The Hidden Histories of Houseplants” makes a persuasive case that there is a much bigger story behind houseplants. Written by sisters Ma»»»

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, expanding Washington's secondary sanctions threats and warning of dire consequences for countries that decline to join the pressure campaign. Bessent's address comes almost six months into a war on»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery and phosphorus shelling targets the town of Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon 24-08-2026 19:35 PM L»»»

The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade and the World Food Programme (WFP) have agreed to a joint action plan running until July 2027 to develop a comprehensive market efficiency index and shift state market monitoring from basic observation to proactive data analysis. Minister of Supply and Inte»»»

Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment has delivered 826 solar-powered streetlights to South Sinai as part of efforts to expand clean energy use and support the transition towards greener and more sustainable cities. Local Development and Environment Minister Manal Awad said the stre»»»

A leatherback turtle hatchling is released into the sea on Ocean Park Beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in late June. The leatherback has returned to nest on Panama's Pacific coast after nearly a decade. File Photo by Thais Llorca/EPA Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Leatherback sea turtles, the world's largest mari»»»

Argentine President Javier Milei plans to run for re-election in 2027, and although his popularity is low, he has shown more strength in polls than possible opponents. Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Argentine President Javier Milei confirmed over the weekend that»»»

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»»»

The first HUF 50,000 instalment of Hungary’s new school-starting allowance has begun reaching eligible families, with the government saying the scheme will support the families of more than 400,000 children. Hungary has begun paying the first instalment of a new HUF 100,000 (roughly EUR 275) school»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Syrian media: Israeli occupation forces have entered the village of Saida al-Golan in the southern Quneitra countryside and are conducting »»»

NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged member states and all parties concerned to engage “seriously and constructively” with a UN-led mechanism aimed at easing disruptions to the movement of essential goods through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that maritime crises across k»»»

DHAKA: A discussion is underway in Bangladesh on the potential of joining the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, officials say, citing a “positive position” toward a framework involving Saudi Arabia. The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement is a new defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye, w»»»

DOHA: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Social Protection and Rehabilitation Center (Aman) to support the Rehabilitation Program for Victims of Violence and Family Breakdown, and the Support Program for Children with Disabilities who are Victims o»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist enemy launches air raid on Deir Al-Balah in Central Gaza: Palestinian sources 24-08-2026 18:58 PM Latest News Urgent News Zionist e»»»

Paris, France: The French government said Monday it would press ahead with a ban on mobile phones in high schools from next month, but trade unions warned that the measure might be hard to implement quickly. In July, France's parliament approved legislation banning both social media access for chil»»»

UPS announced on Monday an ongoing investment of $2 billion in international, healthcare and supply chain businesses to assist with global flexibility. File Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UPI) -- UPS announced on Monday an ongoing investment of $2 billion in international, he»»»

Poland’s transport industry is proposing legal changes to address a structural shortage of truck drivers and lengthy procedures for hiring workers from outside the EU. Transport and Logistics Poland (TLP) wants the government either to make a shortage-occupation list mandatory or create a separate »»»

Dubai: A Kuwaiti woman has been detained after allegedly verbally insulting a Kuwait Municipality inspector while he was carrying out his official duties, according to a security source quoted by local media. The incident was reported to the Interior Ministry’s operations room after the inspector s»»»

PARIS: French investment in Saudi Arabia is expanding beyond traditional sectors such as energy and manufacturing into artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, culture and mining, according to a briefing on the investment relationship between the two countries. A report released on Monday, »»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the introduction of new study materials and updates to existing curricula for the 2026-2027 academic year, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop the education system and promote competency-based and innovation-driven learning. T»»»

The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) attracted 117 new projects in its industrial areas with investments totalling approximately $7.3bn during the concluded fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, its chairperson announced. Speaking at the “Port Infrastructure and Maritime Innovation Forum between Egypt and the»»»

As governments and private investors worldwide pour billions into nuclear fusion, it’s worth remembering that Russia has been a pioneer in this field going back to the 1950s, and continues to act as a key tech incubator, AtomInfo Center head Alexander Uvarov told Sputnik. Fusion “is a completely di»»»

By Marina Rafenberg ATHENS — Green arrows representing tourist-laden jets pile up on the screens of the Athens air traffic controllers, a puzzle to solve at the height of tourist season."Look at this sky, it's crazy, there's no room for any more planes!" exclaimed Olga Toki, vice-president of the »»»

TEHRAN — Iran said recently it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas, months into the Middle East war that has hit the country's energy infrastructure and production."New gas reserves were discovered in the south of Fars province," Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad told »»»

HONG KONG — Oil prices fell on Monday as investors braced for details of a US plan to isolate the Iranian economy that President Donald Trump billed as the "most crushing" financial operation ever against Tehran.Asian stocks were mostly down, with South Korea's tech-rich Kospi falling more than thr»»»

A Hungarian Gripen fighter jet was destroyed near Szolnok on Monday morning. The aircraft issued a distress signal, landed, and then caught fire. The pilot ejected, and according to current information, his condition is stable. “What we currently know is that the aircraft issued a distress signal, »»»