Migrants step up to support community in war-hit Beirut
BEIRUT: At a busy Beirut center, migrant volunteers stirred pots of okra soup and shaped balls of the African staple fufu, keeping food coming for those caught between the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. Here, Lebanon’s migrant workers, among those hit hardest by the fighting, have stepped up to suppo»»»
New Administrative Capital to Host Egypt Mining Forum in September
Egypt will host a new edition of the Egypt Mining Forum in the New Administrative Capital on 28–29 September under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, as Cairo accelerates efforts to expand its mining sector and attract foreign investment beyond hydrocarbons. Petroleum and Mineral Reso»»»
Israeli media: Two soldiers were injured today in an attack by a combat drone in South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Channel 12: Hezbollah has escalated its drone attacks in order to oblige ‘Israel’ to stop its attacks in Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russia threatens more strikes on Kyiv, urges foreigners to leave city
Moscow: Russia said Monday it plans to launch more strikes on Kyiv, including on its "decision-making centres", and repeated a call for foreign citizens and diplomats to leave the city. Russia launched scores of drones and missiles at Ukraine over the weekend, killing four people, wounding dozens a»»»
Record May heatwave sweeps Britain as temperatures forecast to hit 35 degrees Celsius
London: Temperatures in parts of England were forecast to reach 35 degrees Celsius on Monday as an exceptional May heatwave continued across Britain during the Bank Holiday weekend, said the Met Office on Monday. The highest temperatures were expected in an area covering Lincolnshire, the Midlands,»»»
Sharjah prepares 698 mosques for Eid Al Adha prayers across Emirate, timings announced
The Sharjah Department of Islamic Affairs has completed its preparations to receive worshippers for Eid Al Adha prayers, allocating 698 mosques across the emirate's cities and regions for the occasion, known as the "Festival of Sacrifice", one of the two most important festivals in the Islamic cale»»»
WHO Urges DR Congo's Neighbors to Act Immediately on Ebola Risk
States neighboring the Democratic Republic of Congo are at great danger from Ebola and should act immediately to counter the deadly virus, the head of the World Health Organization said on Monday. "Countries bordering DRC are at especially high risk and should take immediate action," said WHO direc»»»
Trump slams ‘losers’ criticizing Iran deal
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at critics of a still-unfinished peace deal with Iran, saying negotiations with Tehran are proceeding in an “orderly and constructive manner” but that he has instructed his representatives “not to rush” into an agreement. Trump insisted that any deal reached»»»
Hezbollah Military Media Video Compiles Quality Attacks on Israeli Occupation Forces Leading to Liberation in 2000 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli army issues evacuation warning to 10 Lebanese towns, Tyre area buildings
Israel's military warned residents of 10 villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, on Monday to evacuate their homes ahead of expected strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets. "In light of Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the Israel Defense Forces (army) are compelled to operat»»»
Migrants step up to support community in war-hit Beirut
At a busy Beirut center, migrant volunteers stirred pots of okra soup and shaped balls of the African staple fufu, keeping food coming for those caught between the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. Here, Lebanon's migrant workers, among those hit hardest by the fighting, have stepped up to support other»»»
Iran’s Top Envoys Discussing Potential Peace Deal in Qatar
Iran's top negotiator and its foreign minister were in Doha for talks with Qatar's prime minister on a potential deal with the US to end the three-month-old war, an official briefed on the visit said on Monday, after Washington and Tehran played down hopes for an imminent breakthrough. US Secretary»»»
Chelsea's poor discipline is a 'problem': McFarlane
London: Interim manager Calum McFarlane has admitted Chelsea's dismal disciplinary record was a key reason for their failure to qualify for Europe. The Blues finished in 10th place in the Premier League after a 2-1 defeat at Sunderland on Sunday ended their faint hopes of securing a European berth »»»
Israeli fire kills six-year-old girl and a woman in Gaza, medics say
CAIRO/GAZA: An Israeli airstrike on a tent in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday killed two people including a six-year-old girl and wounded 17 other people, including children, Palestinian health officials said. Medics said the Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment of displaced families in the Maw»»»
QIA participates as anchor investor in Public Power Corporation Capital increase
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) announced Monday its participation as an anchor investor in the share capital increase of Public Power Corporation S.A. (PPC), the leading integrated energy group across the broader Southeastern Europe, listed on the Athens Stock Exchange. The offering »»»
Sri Lanka travel just got easier: Free ETA visas launched for Indians, Pakistanis and 38 others
Dubai: Sri Lanka has introduced a new free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) tourist visa scheme for travellers from 40 countries, including India, Pakistan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK and the US, in a move aimed at easing entry for short-term visitors. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»
Hajj to experience milder weather as pilgrimage moves into spring and winter
This year's Hajj season (2026) coincides with the last days of spring. The Hajj in 2025 marked the end of the summer heat and was declared the last to take place during the summer months before returning to that season again after approximately 25 years. This is due to the nature of the Islamic lun»»»
Dubai court reopens case after hotel apartment turns residential
Dubai: A Dubai property buyer who paid more than Dh4.6 million for what he believed was a hotel apartment has secured a fresh hearing before the Court of Appeal after discovering the unit handed over to him was classified as residential instead. In a significant ruling, the Dubai Court of Cassation»»»
Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 15:55 on Monday 25-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Al-Qaouzah town with a rocket barrage: statement 5 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:15 on Monday 25-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army in Rashaf town with a rocket barrage: statement 6 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Islamic Resistance fighters targeted at 16:15 on Monday 25-05-2026 a gathering of vehicles and soldiers belonging to the “Israeli” enemy army at the newly established Blat site with a rocket barrage: statement 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lebanese President stresses full Israeli withdrawal remains unwavering national demand
Beirut: President of Lebanon General Joseph Aoun reaffirmed on Monday that the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon remains an unwavering national demand that is not subject to compromise. He said Lebanon would seek to achieve this objective during a new round of negotiations in »»»
Pilgrims converge on Mina as intensive Hajj phase begins ahead of Arafat
MINA: More than 1.6 million pilgrims have gathered in Mina as Hajj enters the Day of Tarwiyah, marking the start of the most intensive phase ahead of Arafat Day on May 26. The number of foreign pilgrims has reached 1,518,153, a 0.8 percent increase from 2025, according to a report. Following the Su»»»
France has split. And how is it feeling?
As a result of the March 2026 municipal elections, as many as 11 French cities came under the control of migrants. This is no exaggeration. First, that was the election agenda itself, formulated with utmost clarity by La Courneuve mayoral candidate Ali Diouara: “My issue is our own, the locals. And»»»
Locomotive fire at busy Budapest railway station causes major rail disruption
A dramatic locomotive fire at Budapest’s busy Kelenföld railway station caused major disruption on Monday afternoon. The incident forced authorities to shut down the station and suspend rail traffic on several key western Hungarian lines during the Pentecost holiday. Locomotive bursts into flames a»»»
Swiatek, Rybakina cruise through Roland Garros openers
Paris: Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek and second seed Elena Rybakina both eased into the second round with comfortable wins at a sweltering Roland Garros on Monday, as Stan Wawrinka bade an emotional farewell to the tournament. Swiatek, playing at a Grand Slam event for the first time s»»»
Iranian officials in Qatar for talks, frozen funds, source says
DOHA: A high-level Iranian delegation including the country’s top negotiator and central bank chief were in Doha on Monday to discuss an agreement with the US and the release of frozen funds, a source briefed on the matter told AFP. “Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Min»»»
Qatar to host Lebanon-Yemen match in AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers on June 4
Doha Doha will host the Lebanon-Yemen match in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers on June 4 at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium, the Local Organizing Committee for Football Events announced on Monday. The match was originally scheduled to be played in Beirut on March 31, before Lebanon's home »»»
Israeli Fire Kills Six-Year-Old Girl and a Woman in Gaza, Medics Say
An Israeli airstrike on a tent in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday killed two people including a six-year-old girl and wounded 17 other people, including children, Palestinian health officials said. Medics said the Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment of displaced families in the Mawasi area of »»»
Qatari Hajj Mission holds coordination meeting with scholars accompanying Pilgrims
Makkah Al Mukarramah: The Sharia Unit of the Qatari Hajj Mission has convened a coordination meeting with religious scholars accompanying 18 Qatari Hajj campaigns ahead of this year's pilgrimage season. The move was part of the preparations for this pilgrimage season in terms of Dawah and guidance »»»
Oil drops below $100 per barrel, but gas prices remain high in U.S. - UPI.com
Oil prices dropped in early Monday trading as the United States and Iran reportedly are nearing a peace deal, although experts said gas prices will remain high for some time. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 25 (UPI) -- With the United States and Iran reportedly nearing a peace »»»
Trump links normalising ties with Israel to Iran peace deal
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday said Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations must normalise ties with Israel as part of efforts to reach a deal with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty into protracted peace negotiations. Progress over a deal to end the conflict that broke out in late Februar»»»
Israeli Opposition Leader Lapid Says Trump’s Emerging Deal with Iran Is ‘Bad for the Region’
The deal being discussed between the US and Iran fails to achieve any of Israel’s goals for the war, Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid said on Monday, as he accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to influence a better agreement. Lapid, who is part of an alliance attempting to unse»»»
Leaders Keep a Wary Eye on Belarus for Signs It Might Offer Russia Help in Ukraine
Belarus' exiled opposition leader visited Kyiv on Monday as the Ukrainian capital cleaned up after Russia’s biggest missile attack of the year, and world leaders kept a close eye on how much support the Belarusian government is ready to provide for Moscow’s all-out invasion. Russia and ally Belarus»»»
Three arrested over burglaries against high-profile athletes
Three arrested over burglaries against high-profile athletes 16 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDan Sales Reuters Police in Chile say they have arrested three people suspected of carrying out a series of burglaries on the homes of high-profile athletes in the US and Argentina. Taylor »»»
Ashghal unveils ‘Garden of Letters’ mural at Rawdat Al Hamama Park
Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed the “Garden of Letters” mural at Rawdat Al Hamama Park in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa). The artwork combines the authenticity of Arabic calligraphy with the visual»»»
Kuwait Airways announces 12 new summer destinations for 2026, expands global network to 54 routes
Kuwait Airways said it would launch commercial flights to 12 summer destinations from June as part of its operational plan for the 2026 summer travel season. According to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Acting Chief Executive Abdulwahab Al Shatti said the destinations include Sarajevo, Malaga, Alexa»»»
Saudi Arabia issues first operational permit for drone-based medicine deliveries in the holy sites during 2026 Hajj season
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has issued the Kingdom’s first operational permit for the delivery of medicines and medical logistics using drones in the holy sites in Mecca during the 2026 Hajj season. The authority said the move formed part of broader efforts to expand the use »»»
Qatar to host Lebanon v Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier on June 4
Doha, Qatar: The Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) has announced that the Lebanon v Yemen AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier will take place on June 4 at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Originally scheduled for March 31, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon will now play their home match on neu»»»
Gold Rebounds as Oil Slumps on Growing Bets of US-Iran De-escalation
Gold prices recovered while oil extended a sharp sell-off on Monday as investors increasingly positioned themselves for a possible easing of tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising expectations that inflation pressures and disruptions to global energy flows could gradually subside. The simu»»»
Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan
OMDURMAN: Farmers across Sudan say the hike in global fuel and fertilizer costs resulting from the Iran conflict will force them to cut back on planting this summer, restricting food production in a country where war has caused acute hunger.Eight farmers from different parts of Sudan, as well as e»»»
How has the West responded to Ukraine’s ‘terrorist attack’ on a Russian school dorm?
At least 18 people have been killed and dozens more wounded – most of them students – in a Ukrainian drone raid on a school dormitory in Starobelsk in Russia’s Lugansk People’s Republic on Friday. As of Saturday afternoon, search-and-rescue operations are still underway, with local officials report»»»
Israeli media: Launched from Lebanon, two drones hit a military base and a settlement in the North and caused fire in one of the two positions - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Qatar launches major upgrade to Hukoomi digital services platform
Doha Qatar's government services platform, Hukoomi, has announced a comprehensive technical upgrade to its website and mobile application ahead of the launch of a new and enhanced version of the platform. The updates, which come into effect on Monday, are part of efforts to develop a new generation»»»
Saudi urges Hajj pilgrims to use umbrellas, follow heat-safety measures as temperatures forecast to reach 47°C
Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health urged Hajj pilgrims to use sun umbrellas and follow preventive health measures to reduce risks linked to extreme heat during the 2026 pilgrimage season, as temperatures in Mecca and the holy sites are forecast to reach 47°C. The ministry said umbrellas could»»»
Israeli far-right ministers urge escalation in Lebanon, Lapid says ceasefire a 'farce'
Israel's two far-right ministers on Monday called for an escalation of military operations in Lebanon, with one advocating strikes on Beirut in response to Hezbollah's drone attacks. "It is time for the prime minister to take a firm stand with Donald Trump and tell him that Israel is returning to w»»»
Watch More of Islamic Resistance Attacks on Israeli Occupation Forces in South Lebanon
This video shows footage from the stages of reconnaissance and targeting by the Islamic Resistance of the newly established Israeli enemy army outpost in the town of Al-Bayyada, southern Lebanon, using Ababil drones and other various weapons. This video shows footage from the Islamic Resistance’s o»»»
Hezbollah Drones Strike Galilee Settlements, Merkava Tanks in South Lebanon
The Islamic Resistance continued on Monday launching attacks on the Israeli occupation forces in South Lebanon and Zionist settlements in Galilee, north of occupied Palestine, in response to the ongoing Israeli aggression on Lebanon. Israeli media reported several drone strikes on Metula and other »»»
UAE Eid Al Adha travel: Is it still possible to book a last-minute flight out?
Dubai: If you have only just realised that the Eid Al Adha holidays stretch all the way until Sunday, there may still be time to plan a quick escape — if you are willing to pay for it. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.One of the biggest barriers for last-minute travelle»»»