South Lebanon: Latest developments
Israeli strikes and artillery shelling targeted overnight into Tuesday the southern border town of al-Mansouri. Nearby in Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh, Dhaira and Kfar Remman, the Israeli army carried out strikes and detonations while dropping flare bombs and white phosphorus. Detonations were also reported»»»
Israeli settlers attempt to set fire to mosque northwest of West Bank’s Nablus: Palestinian media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hungarian man beats and tortures partner, forcing her to dig her own grave
A 49-year-old man allegedly beat, threatened and tortured his partner before forcing her into a forest to dig what was intended to be her own grave. He is now facing charges that could carry up to 12 years in prison. Woman allegedly forced to dig her own grave Prosecutors in Győr have charged a 49-»»»
Iran Developing New Air Defense Systems with No Equivalent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Why this Filipino expat chose to build her life in Abu Dhabi
For nearly two decades, she built a career, community, second home in the capital Dubai: Some journeys begin with a plan, others begin with a leap of faith. For Sheryl Palacios–Manalo, it was both. When she left the Philippines for the UAE in 2007, she has carried with her a dream shared by countle»»»
Tariffs spat: Carney bets Canada can defy Trump
TradeCanadaTariffs spat: Carney bets Canada can defy TrumpNik MartinCanada is facing new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade clash turns into a fight over economic sovereignty. https://p.dw.com/p/»»»
New US missile has left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says
It has been touted by the manufacturer as the ballistic missile of the future: lethal, long-range and pinpoint. Lockheed Martin's Precision Strike Missile has the U.S. military investing billions to update its arsenal. But a close look at what is believed to be its first use in combat — on the firs»»»
Oil prices rise and stocks waver as Middle East violence flares, adding to uncertainty
Oil prices climbed further and Asian shares were mixed Tuesday as recurring violence in the Iran war after more than a month with no significant fighting heightened uncertainty over the future of the conflict. Shares in online fast-fashion retailer Shein fell as much as 10% after they began trading»»»
UAE schools welcome students back with full readiness for new academic year
UAE students return to classrooms for more than lessons, with activities on values and AI Students across the UAE’s public and private schools returned to their classrooms yesterday as the 2026-2027 academic year got underway, marking a fresh start for more than 1.277 million students enrolled in m»»»
Iran president offers US olive branch before Putin meeting
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to match any U.S. move to return to a June deal aimed at ending their war, as he prepares to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at a regional summit. The two allies were due to hold talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organizat»»»
UAE car rentals surge as drivers rethink car ownership, adopt ‘wait-and-watch’ approach
Monthly rentals gain ground as residents seek flexibility amid higher ownership costs Dubai: A growing number of UAE residents are turning to monthly and flexible car rentals instead of committing to buying or financing a vehicle. Leasing companies Gulf News spoke with are reporting stronger demand»»»
Iran Will Return to Ceasefire Memorandum Once US Does - President
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will return to the memorandum on ceasefire as soon as the United States does so, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said. "I openly declare that as soon as the United States returns to fulfilling its obligations under the aforementioned memorandum, Iran will immediately res»»»
Qatar Museums online collection grows 60 percent, adds new digital features
Doha,Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM) has expanded its online collection platform by 60% since its launch in April 2025, increasing the number of objects featured from approximately 1,000 to more than 1,600. The platform has also introduced a range of new digital features, including artist-created animati»»»
Yamal, Raphinha bag braces as Barcelona rout Rayo
Barcelona: Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday to continue their perfect start to the campaign. Sergio Camello netted a brace for the visitors at Camp Nou but Hansi Flick's Barca managed to record a third win from t»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone activity over Baalbek and surrounding area in eastern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Scientists just created a tiny version of the Big Bang — Here's what happened
Oxygen and neon crashes show small particles can mimic Big Bang conditions Dubai: Scientists in Europe have successfully created a tiny “Big Bang” by smashing lightweight atomic nuclei together, replicating conditions that existed in the early Universe. Researchers from the Niels Bohr Institute at »»»
Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
Las Vegas, USA: Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur. Thirty years after the rap legend's death, the jury found Davis, 63, guilty of murder after just a few hours of deliberat»»»
Swalih Valanchery: Kerala YouTuber who turned life’s challenges into hope, dies at 37
Swalih lived with significant mobility challenges, including paralysis below the waist Popular Malayalam YouTuber and content creator Swalih Valanchery, who won the hearts of thousands with his courage and determination in the face of severe physical challenges, has died at the age of 37. His death»»»
Japan to relax overtime regulation under workaholic PM
Tokyo: Japan will ease overtime regulation starting Tuesday in a move meant to help spur economic growth but criticised as a relapse into the country's ingrained workaholic culture. The move comes after the government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi -- a self-proclaimed workaholic -- adopted a»»»
UAE developer Arada enters Syria with $7 billion “New Damascus” mixed-use project
UAE developer Arada partners with Syria’s sovereign fund on 4 million sqm project Dubai: UAE-based developer Arada is entering Syria with a $7 billion (Dh25.7 billion) mixed-use development near Damascus, in one of the company's biggest international expansion moves. Sign up for our daily business »»»
On This Day, Sept. 1: 340 killed in Beslan, Russia, hostage situation - UPI.com
On Sept. 1, 2004, a group of Chechen separatists took more than 1,000 people hostage at a school in Beslan, Russia, ultimately killing nearly 340 people, including children. 1 of 3 | Russian soldiers give first aid to a former hostage after special forces enter her school in Beslan, North Ossetia, »»»
SPP head Pahontu makes his case, wants accusations against him clarified as soon as possible
Lucian Pahontu, head of the Protection and Guard Service (SPP), issued on Monday a detailed public statement addressing accusations regarding his alleged involvement in the violent repression of the 1989 Revolution and the June 1990 events. He said he wants the allegations clarified as soon as poss»»»
SCO is effectively the largest regional organisation in the world — Putin - | 24.KG
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is currently effectively the largest regional organisation not only on the Eurasian continent but in the world as a whole, Russian President Vladimir Putin said today at a meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State in Bishkek. According to Putin, the SC»»»
Palestinian Sources: Classes suspended across occupied Al-Quds schools to protest Israeli curriculum imposition - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Qatar crowned Asian U19 handball champions
Doha, Qatar: Qatar clinched the U19 Asian Men’s Youth Handball Championship after defeating Bahrain 28-24 in the final in Amman, Jordan, yesterday. Qatar dominated from the outset, taking a 16-10 lead into half-time before maintaining control in the second half to secure the continental title with »»»
Azerbaijan's banks grow credit 15 times faster than the economy
Azerbaijan's banks are expanding credit more than 15 times faster than the economy they lend into, with profits up a quarter and a bad-loan surge abruptly stalling. Sector assets reached AZN61.0bn ($35.9bn) as of August 1, up 9.5% year on year, with net loans to customers of AZN30.1bn ($17.7bn) on »»»
Qatar Cup semis: Al Sadd target final with Al Gharafa win; Al Rayyan meet Al Shamal
Doha, Qatar: Defending champions Al Sadd will begin their Qatar Cup title defence against Al Gharafa today as the four-team tournament gets underway with the semi-finals. Al Sadd face Al Gharafa at Khalifa International Stadium at 5pm, while Al Rayyan take on Al Shamal at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium a»»»
Lukashenko advocates swift creation of unified SCO digital space - | 24.KG
Joint initiatives must yield concrete results, enhance the well-being of our peoples, and foster unity among our states, the President of Belarus stated at the SCO Summit in Bishkek. «Regular contact between our relevant agencies has been established. And we hope that the quantity of meetings will »»»
Is UAE summer heat over? Weather starts cooling today as autumn brings falling temperatures
September marks the start of a sustained cooling trend that will continue into autumn Dubai: The UAE entered meteorological autumn on Tuesday, marking the end of the summer season under the climate calendar and the beginning of a gradual decline in temperatures over the coming months. Ibrahim Al Ja»»»
Karina becomes Category 4 hurricane in Pacific Ocean - UPI.com
Hurricane Katrina was located more than 1,000 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula on Monday. Image courtesy NOAA Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Karina strengthened into a major Category 4 hurricane Monday and was moving west into the open waters of the Pacific Ocean, forecas»»»
International Media Forum delegates explore Samarkand’s Islamic heritage
Samarkand, Uzbekistan: Participants in the International Media Forum visited the historic city of Samarkand on August 27, touring the Imam al-Bukhari Memorial Complex and some of the city’s most prominent cultural and religious landmarks. The visit formed part of the forum’s programme introducing i»»»
beIN Media Group launches three new children’s shows on Baraem and Jeem TV
Doha, Qatar: With the start of the new school year, beIN Media Group, the global sports, entertainment and media group, has announced the launch of three original Arabic-language productions next month. Highlighting the leading entertainment network’s continued commitment to delivering premium chil»»»
Gas “terrorism” against Hungary, Serbia: group of suspects
Seven people are under investigation in connection with an organised group suspected of procuring and storing explosives, explosive devices and drones in Serbia before sending them to predetermined locations in European Union countries. The group is also believed to have planted explosives near gas»»»
Benefactor wills one-third of estate to support sustainable endowments
Doha, Qatar: A Qatari benefactor has registered a new charitable will dedicating one-third of her estate to the Waqf Fund for Righteousness and Piety, with the proceeds designated to support the “Waqf Al-Wuqoof” initiative, the General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic »»»
Birla Public School empowers teachers through Five-Day CPD Programme
Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School reaffirmed its commitment to professional excellence, continuous learning, and holistic student development by organising a comprehensive series of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) sessions for its teachers from August 23 to 27, 2026. Designed to strengthen»»»
More than 1,000 dead from catastrophic Nepal-China floods
Emergency crews have been using helicopters and other aircraft to reach stranded areas Kathmandu, Nepal: The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China passed 1,000 on Tuesday, authorities said, as rescue teams worked to reach communities cut off by the disaster. Nepal's disaster agen»»»
From Doha to Paris: Class of 2026 celebrates a journey of learning and leadership
Doha, Qatar: On the eve of this summer’s HEC Paris Commencement Ceremony, more than 144 graduates and their families from across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) gathered in Paris for the fourth HEC Paris, Doha Graduation Reception, celebrating the achievements, leadership and transformative jour»»»
The Debate - Melting Himalayas? Nepal disaster exposes growing risk of glacial flooding
One of the tragic consequences of global warming. Scientists will tell us whether receding glaciers are to blame for last Wednesday’s ice shelf collapse that triggered a catastrophic flood, cascading down more than 3,000 meters from the Chinese border into Nepal. We’ll get the latest and draw conse»»»
Katara launches children’s falconry course ahead of S’hail 2026
Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village has announced a specialised training course for children titled “Basics of Falcon Knowledge and Transfer” as part of the activities accompanying the 10th edition of the Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (S’hail 2026). The two-day course, schedu»»»
Class of 2030 begins Northwestern journey with vision, curiosity, and community
Doha, Qatar: Northwestern University in Qatar welcomed the Class of 2030 at its 19th Convocation ceremony, formally inducting its newest students into the Northwestern community and marking the start of their undergraduate journey. In his address to the incoming class, Dean and CEO Marwan M. Kraidy»»»
GEMS Education to invest Dh2 billion, add 20,000 UAE school seats, set new academic priorities
Dh2b UAE expansion to add 20,000 seats as GEMS doubles down on AI and wellbeing GEMS Education is entering the new academic year and is determined to focus on connections, artificial intelligence, future readiness and academic standards. They are also continuing a major expansion plan that will add»»»
Mathaf and VCUarts Qatar launch Fanoon, a new public lecture series and university
Doha, Qatar: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), presents Fanoon (Arabic for ‘arts’), a new public lecture series and university seminar bringing internationally renowned artists into dialogue with au»»»
Students urged to prioritise mental health as new academic year begins
Doha, Qatar: As university students return to campuses for a new academic year, mental health should be treated as a key part of academic success, with early recognition of stress and timely support helping prevent temporary distress from developing into more serious problems, a clinical psychologi»»»
Northern Fleet ships set course for the Northern Sea Route
Over the coming months, warships and support vessels will carry out long-distance voyages in the Arctic Ocean. Four vessels from Russia's Northern Fleet have set out from Kola Bay on a voyage lasting several months through the icy Arctic waters, the fleet's press service in Severomorsk reports. The»»»
Sadyr Japarov: SCO countries unite over 40 percent of the world's population - | 24.KG
A meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is taking place in Bishkek today. The summit is timed to coincide with the organization’s 25th anniversary and is chaired by President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, In»»»
Dubai gold gets cheaper today: 24K and 22K prices fall as markets watch the Fed
Gold prices ease in Dubai as Middle East tensions lift oil, rate-hike fears stress bullion Dubai: Dubai gold prices fell on Tuesday, giving shoppers a modest price break as international bullion came under pressure from renewed US interest-rate concerns. 24K gold dropped to Dh533.50 per gram from y»»»
Grand jury indicts 17-year-old girl in fatal San Diego mosque attack - UPI.com
Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A North Carolina grand jury has indicted a 17-year-old girl as an adult on charges of murder stemming from allegations that she aided and abetted two other teens who killed three people in a hate-filled attack on a San Diego mosque before taking their own lives. Caleb Vazquez, 18, »»»
Pentagon secretly hiring conservative veterans with large social media following – WaPo
The Pentagon has secretly hired conservative military veterans with a large social media following for undisclosed government roles, The Washington Post reported on Sunday. The influencers have promoted US War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s views while attacking critics of the Trump administration, the n»»»
How Gaza turned US public opinion against Israel
In more than 20 years of closely following US politics, foreign policy, and the issue of Palestinian liberation, there has always been one clear message: Washington's ironclad commitment to Israel is unconditional. A rare topic that enjoyed bipartisan unity, US support for Israel has been so entren»»»
Ukrainian Man Charged With Murder of Japanese Woman in SofiaOpinions
The investigation into the killing of a young woman in Sofia's Buxton district is continuing after a Ukrainian citizen was detained and charged with premeditated murder. The victim has been identified by Bulgarian media as an 18-year-old Japanese citizen who was in a relationship with the detained »»»