Trump: Iran talks to resolve 'quickly,' Strait of Hormuz must open 'completely' by Tuesday
President Donald Trump said late on Monday that negotiations with Iran will conclude rapidly “one way or the other,” prioritising the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as early as Tuesday before addressing Tehran’s nuclear program. “They’re going to go quickly one way or the other. It’s not ve»»»
Bridge collapse in DR Congo reignites debate about mining revenues
Several people ended up in the river after an important bridge collapsed on June 3 in the village of Hombo in the eastern part of the DRC. The bridge is one of the failing critical infrastructures in a territory that is home to one of the most lucrative mines in the region. The footage shows»»»
Israeli Channel 12: Netanyahu is holding a security session attended by the Minister of Defense and the Chief of Staff - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli military spokesperson: Early Monday, an Israeli army reserve soldier sustained minor injuries as a result of an operational incident in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Ceuta migrant influx reignites immigration divisions in Europe
The arrival of 60,000 people into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco last week has created serious tensions within the EU over immigration. Spain has called for a meeting of EU interior ministers which is due to take place Tuesday. The unprecedented influx of migrants who made »»»
Qatar develops smart traffic management systems
Beyond autonomous mobility, the ministry has also implemented a comprehensive national traffic data project that led to the creation of a Transportation Data Management System. The digital platform uses advanced spatial and geographic databases to analyse traffic flows, support transport studies an»»»
Al-Dana Girls Center organises workshop on creative ideas
QNA Doha The Al Dana Girls Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, organised an interactive workshop entitled “create your initiative-from idea to project,- targeting girls aged 15 to 35 years, at the headquarters of the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association. Presented by trainer He»»»
Qatar attends Int’l Conference to Combat Discrimination Against Islam and Muslims
QNA Cairo Qatar took part in the Second International Conference to Combat Discrimination Against Islam and Muslims, which opened at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo on Monday. The conference convenes under the theme “Islamophobia: Concept and Practice in the Current Global Context”. Represent»»»
QM unveils Erwin Wurm’s iconic ‘Pink Convertible Big’ at Place Vendôme
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) unveiled Pink Convertible Big, a bold installation by internationally acclaimed Austrian artist Erwin Wurm at Place Vendôme. The sculpture gleams in vibrant pink lacquer, immediately drawing attention and inviting viewers to engage with its striking and »»»
FAA clears smallest Boeing 737 Max to fly - UPI.com
A Boeing Max 737 is seen on display in 2018 at the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, United Kingdom. The Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Boeing Max 737 7 model to fly after years of delays. File Photo by Cityswift/Flickr Aug. 3 (UPI) -- After years of delays, the »»»
Dow hits record high as tech stocks post gains - UPI.com
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Monday, buoyed up by rising rising tech stocks and falling oil prices. The Dow closed at 53,178.41, jumping 693.38 points, or 1.32%. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a r»»»
Tick-borne rabbit fever reported in New York - UPI.com
Rabbits are among the most common carriers of tularemia, hence the name rabbit fever. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Three confirmed cases of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, have been reported in New York this year, health officials said Monday. The cases a»»»
Blocked shipping lanes slow relief as Middle East war’s toll on children grows, aid group says
LONDON: Save the Children warned on Monday that more than five months into the Middle East conflict, children across the region continue to pay the highest price, with many killed, injured, displaced or cut off from healthcare, education and protection. Compounding the crisis, the London-based char»»»
Motor Mania GT to debut as support series for Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship
JEDDAH: Motor Mania GT, a new Saudi-promoted GT racing series, will join the Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship as an official support category beginning in October. Launched by Altawkilat Motorsport and run under the sporting regulations of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, organiz»»»
Worshippers flee after house collapses moments after Friday prayers
Cairo: A three-storey house collapsed in the village of Jasfa in Egypt's Dakahlia Governorate on Friday, partially crashing onto a neighbouring mosque shortly after worshippers had finished Friday prayers, triggering panic among residents. Videos widely shared on social media captured the moment th»»»
Selfies, handshakes and smiles as Sheikh Mohammed surprises people in London
London: Shoppers and pedestrians in London were met with an unexpected encounter this week when they spotted His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, strolling through the city's streets and shopping districts. Accompanied »»»
Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'
US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation." Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the request of Sa»»»
Can Trump’s ‘art of the deal’ strategy reshape the conflict with Iran?
ROME: Amid the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles on June 17, US President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement aimed at ending hostilities with Iran. The memorandum of understanding — a nonbinding short-term framework stating each party’s intention to stop the war — promised to immediatel»»»
Trump says oil firms making 'too much money' from Iran shortage
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Monday that major oil companies are making "too much money" due to high prices stemming from the Iran war, seeking to address a political vulnerability ahead of midterm elections. "I don't like it. They're making too much money, okay? Based »»»
Rotting fish sauce being removed from plant after decades of stench - UPI.com
July 30 (UPI) -- Workers have begun the process of removing thousands of gallons of rotting fish sauce from a Newfoundland and Labrador plant that was abandoned in the early 2000s. St. Mary's Mayor Steve Ryan said the former Atlantic Seafood Sauce Company plant has been stinking up the town for dec»»»
Zelensky sacks his ambassador to the US
KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed his ambassador to the United States, Olga Stefanishyna, in a move that had been expected following a government reshuffle last month. The sacking, announced by decree, happened however as Kyiv was lobbying Washington hard to »»»
Booking a chalet or apartment? Sharjah Police warn of fake online listings
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have warned residents against fraudulent bookings for holiday chalets, apartments and tourist facilities, saying scammers are exploiting peak travel periods by posting fake online advertisements featuring attractive properties at unusually low prices to pressure victims into»»»
A luxury Range Rover and a gold-plated iPhone? Police investigate a beggar's assets
Jerusalem: Palestinian police have arrested a beggar and his wife in the town of Abu Dis, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, after officers found them travelling in a luxury Range Rover valued at more than 500,000 shekels (about $163,500). Police spokesman Brig Gen Loay Erziqat said preliminary investi»»»
Lebanon hopes justice is finally within reach 6 years after Beirut port blast – Ya Libnan
Share: FILE – A monument that represents justice stands in front of towering grain silos that were gutted in the massive August 4, 2020 explosion at the port that killed at least 220 people , wounded over 7,000, destroyed a large section of the capital and left 300, 000 homeless in Beirut, Lebanon.»»»
Ancient Egyptian ‘Golden City’ artifacts make US debut in San Francisco exhibition
CAIRO: A “Treasures of the Pharaohs” exhibition opened at the de Young Museum in San Francisco this weekend, which includes 130 artifacts from ancient Egypt that are on show in the US for the first time. The display, which runs until Jan. 31 next year, features treasures from the Egyptian Museum in»»»
Why US KC-135 Aircraft Are in Bulgaria
The arrival of the first two of an expected eight US Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base marks the start of a temporary deployment that has fueled weeks of political debate, public protests, and diplomatic exchanges in Bulgaria. The mission, scheduled to run until October 1, 2026»»»
Bulgaria: Daniel Valchev Rules Out Presidential Bid
Daniel Valchev, dean of the Faculty of Law at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski,” has announced that he will not run in Bulgaria’s October 25 presidential elections. Valchev made his decision public in an interview with Bulgarian National Television on Monday, saying that although his name had»»»
Bulgaria Has the Right Jet and the Wrong Plan for Getting It Flying
The honest answer is no, not by themselves, and that is precisely the problem the F-16 delay has exposed. The jets are necessary. What Bulgaria still lacks, according to some experts, is everything that is supposed to surround them: a long-term plan, political consensus, and public communicati»»»
First US cyclospora deaths confirmed as Michigan reports 2 fatalities
Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been»»»
From threatened corridors to integration: Syria’s economy and regional recovery
Damascus, Aug. 3 (SANA) The importance of economic corridors is no longer measured solely by their length or geographical location, but by their ability to provide a stable and secure environment that ensures the smooth flow of trade, energy and investment. In this context, Syria is gradually recla»»»
Hungarian police officers save Ukrainian boy’s life
Hungarian police officers saved the life of a three-year-old Ukrainian boy who fell critically ill on the M1 motorway between Budapest and Vienna. Parents of the Ukrainian boy appeared helpless According to Budapest police, two officers rescued the child thanks to their swift and professional inter»»»
Trump flip-flops on Patriot license for Ukraine promise
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has asked Washington for an emergency package of 300 Patriot missiles before winter, warning that Ukraine’s reserves are running dangerously low and that the country cannot reliably defend itself against Russian ballistic missiles without them. During a heavy»»»
Pakistan's Auto Industry Goes Regional: Bangladesh Gets First Shipment
Pakistan officially started exporting vehicles to Bangladesh after signing a trade agreement. The first batch is modest (100 vehicles), but over four years exports are planned to reach 5,800 units. Pakistan's automotive industry is dominated by foreign manufacturers, primarily Japanese, with a grow»»»
Mechanical failure suspected after Peru plane crash kills 13 tourists - UPI.com
The remains of a sightseeing plane that was flying over the Nazca Lines and crashed in an accident that killed at 13 people, including 11 tourists, in the provincial municipality of Nazca, Peru, on Saturday. Photo by Victor Quilca/EPA Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A mechanical failure may have caused the crash o»»»
Egypt, Uganda prepare next phase of Great Lakes weed project as Cairo highlights $100m Nile Basin fund
Egypt and Uganda are preparing the next phase of a joint project to combat aquatic weeds in the Great Lakes as part of a long-term cooperation programme, Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said. Sewilam’s comments came as he received a Ugandan delegation led by David K»»»
Hundreds of migrant children are stranded in Spain’s Ceuta after mass crossing
CEUTA: The teenage girl made it through the waves to Spanish territory. Her little brother did not, drowning in the Mediterranean, while their mother disappeared in the chaos when tens of thousands of people surged through the breakwater, trying to leave Morocco behind. The tragic story of a 17-yea»»»
New Zealand parliament makes English third official language - UPI.com
New Zealand First, the party led by Foreign Minister Winston Peters (R), pushed for legislation to make English an official language of the country. Opponents of the move called it "unnecessary," as 95% of the population speaks English. Photo by Aaron Favila/EPA Aug. 3 (UPI) -- New Zealand's parlia»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry’
If you feel like escaping everyday life and journeying into a heart-wrenching yet heartwarming novel, consider slipping into the pages of “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry.” This whimsical story, written by Swedish author Fredrik Backman, follows a 7-year-old girl and her other 77-ye»»»
Israeli artillery targets the area between Al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lebanon arrests ex-Palestinian envoy over graft charges back home: judicial official
BEIRUT: Lebanese authorities arrested the former Palestinian ambassador to Beirut on Monday ahead of his extradition to face corruption charges back home, a Lebanese judicial official told AFP. Lebanon’s public prosecutor “issued an arrest warrant for former Palestinian ambassador Ashraf Dabbour on»»»
As EU AI Act enters into force, study warns chatbots blur voters’ own political views
The EU’s artificial intelligence act came into force on Sunday (2 August), while new research reveals how AI is eroding citizen engagement in democracy. In a paper published on Monday (3 August) in Perspectives on Politics, researchers from the London School of Economics (LSE) found that the effect»»»
WWF NA launches ECOSAFE WALD IF initiative
Tunis, August 3 (TAP) - An initiative aimed at transforming marine waste management into a driver of the circular economy for coastal communities has jusst been launched in Tunisia, announced WWF North Africa. Entitled "Innovation in Conservation...»»»
Israeli court halts crocodile transfer to Palestinian prison over animal welfare concerns
LONDON: An Israeli court on Sunday temporarily blocked plans by the national security minister to install crocodile-filled moats around Ketziot Prison, following a legal challenge centered on the reptiles’ welfare that has also reignited concerns over the treatment of Palestinian detainees. The Jer»»»
3 missing after car plunges into river in central Nepal
Kathmandu: Three people have gone missing after a car was knocked off a highway and plunged into the Sunkoshi River in Nepal's central Sindhuli District on Monday, a police official said. The accident occurred at around noon local time along the Mid-Hill Highway when a bus traveling from Kathmandu »»»
Serbia, Uzbekistan boosting friendship, building foundations of strategic partnership
BELGRADE - Serbian State Secretary at the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Veteran and Social Affairs Nikola Vukelic met with Uzbek Deputy FM Muzaffarbek Madrakhimov in Belgrade on Monday. The parties noted that Serbia and Uzbekistan were strengthening their friendship and building the foundation»»»
Ceuta border surge shakes Morocco’s image as the EU’s ‘trusted partner’
Lost in the furious response from EU leaders accusing Spain of gross negligence by allowing the storming of the EU border in Ceuta last Thursday (30 July), a Spanish enclave on the African continent next to Morocco, is the damage that this could do to EU relations with Rabat. Though Spain is facing»»»
Water-use restrictions introduced in Hungary to avert crisis
Several Hungarian cities have introduced water-use restrictions today in a bid to avert potential shortages, while others have brought in emergency civil-protection and public-support measures to help residents ride out the next four to five days of historic heat. Budapest’s mayor has also spoken o»»»
Chinese Donation" Case: Rafik Bouchlaka referred to criminal chamber
TUNIS, Aug. 3 (TAP) – The Indictment Chamber specialising in financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal on Monday upheld the decision by the investigating judge of the Economic and Financial Judicial Division to close the investigation...»»»
Oman grants 14-day visa-free entry to citizens of over 100 countries
Doha, Qatar: Oman has exempted citizens of more than 100 countries and territories from entry visa requirements for stays of up to 14 days, as part of efforts to facilitate tourism and enhance visitor services. According to Omani authorities, the countries benefiting from the exemption are divided »»»
Ukraine’s Patriot Shortage Is Only One of the Reasons Its Skies Have Turned Into Swiss Cheese
“The Patriot shortage is a critical threat, but the problem isn’t just about interceptors,” Bureau of Military-Political Analysis director Alexander Mikhailov told Sputnik, commenting on Zelensky’s admission that Ukraine has run out of interceptors. “Air defense isn’t just about missiles or SAM sys»»»