1 killed, 3 seriously injured in explosion at rented room in north Vietnam
Hanoi: One man was killed and three others seriously injured in an explosion at a rented room in northern Vietnam's Phu Tho province on Saturday afternoon, the Vietnam News Agency reported. The explosion occurred at around 110 p.m. in Binh Xuyen commune. Authorities found multiple firecracker shell»»»
Four migrants arrested in Ceuta for throwing stones at Spanish soldiers
MADRID: Four Moroccan migrants in Spain’s enclave of Ceuta were arrested Saturday for throwing stones at a patrol of Spanish soldiers, one of whom fell and injured himself while pursuing the assailants, a police spokesman told AFP. It was the second such incident to occur in recent days in the tiny»»»
Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger’s capital, state TV reports
NIAMEY, Niger: Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts. The state broadcaster, RTN, showed footage of dozen»»»
Ontario premier answers Trump’s ‘Lake America’ with giant ‘Lake Ontario’ sign
TORONTO: Ontario Premier Doug Ford answered President Donald Trump’s “Lake America” decree Saturday with a billboard-sized message on the Canadian shoreline — “Lake Ontario. Now and Always” — as Canadian leaders met the move with ridicule rather than outrage. Wearing a Team Canada soccer jersey, Fo»»»
Trump’s Greenland threats cast a shadow on Iceland’s vote on whether to trigger EU membership talks
REYKJAVIK, Iceland: Voters in Iceland went to the polls Saturday to decide whether the country should resume long-stalled negotiations to become a member of the European Union, in the shadow of US President Donald Trump’s threats to control nearby Greenland. The yes-or-no referendum question is sim»»»
El-Sayed apologizes for comments he made responding to an attack on a Michigan synagogue
WASHINGTON: Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Michigan, apologized to the state’s Jewish Democratic Caucus on Saturday for comments he made after an attack on a synagogue in March, which he tied to Israel’s actions in the Middle East. “My comments may have been misconstrued to»»»
Hrgovic storms back to defeat Itauma for IBF heavyweight title
Croatian Filip Hrgovic pulled off a stunning comeback to beat British prodigy Moses Itauma by technical knockout to claim the vacant IBF world heavyweight title in thrilling fashion at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.Outpointed over the first eight rounds, the 34-year-old Croatian turned the tide i»»»
Tennessee governor wants to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton - UPI.com
A woman arranges flowers at a memorial under a mural of Dolly Parton in Konxville, Tennessee. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Friday said he wants to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton. Lee said he wants to create»»»
US threatens Falklands shift to pressure UK on NATO spending – Telegraph
The US has threatened to reconsider its stance on Britain’s control of the Falkland Islands to push London to spend substantially more on its military, The Daily Telegraph reported on Friday, citing sources. The reported attempt to pressure the UK comes amid mounting disagreements between the two l»»»
Filipino educators in Qatar call for responsible AI use in classrooms
Darlene Regis As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms education, Filipino educators in Qatar are shifting the conversation from whether AI should be embraced or banned to how it can be used responsibly to improve teaching and learning. This was the key message of a first-of-its-kind pane»»»
Al Anaam opens 16 new branches in Qatar, sees 30% sales growth in H1
Tribune News Network Doha Al Anaam Factory for Animal Production has announced a 30 percent year-on-year growth in total sales during the first half of 2026, compared with the same period last year, highlighting the continued expansion of the factory’s operations and its growing presence in Qatar’s»»»
8 DFI supported films selected for 83rd Venice festival
Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) celebrates another major milestone with eight Institute-supported films selected for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, reaffirming its commitment to championing independent filmmakers and bringing distinctive voices from the Arab world »»»
Papa Johns Qatar celebrates 20 years with launch of new Pan Pizza
Tribune News Network Doha With two decades of great pizza, memorable moments and countless shared meals, Papa Johns Qatar is celebrating its 20th anniversary with something special. To mark this important milestone, Papa Johns Qatar is introducing its all-new Pan Pizza, bringing a bold and indulgen»»»
AJ documentary investigates Rohingya massacres and trafficking in Myanmar
Tribune News Network Doha “They are annihilating the Rohingya race. If we can gather evidence of these killings along with the exact locations, we can show the world what is happening,” said an unnamed citizen journalist who captured rare footage from the civil war in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. Using»»»
Education leaders emphasise values, wellbeing and digital skills as students return to classrooms today
Khaled Al Hameidi Doha School gates across Qatar open today, Sunday, August 30, as students begin the 2026–2027 academic year, marking a new chapter in the country’s continuing effort to prepare young people for a rapidly changing future while keeping human values, national identity and wellbeing a»»»
Malaysia's Petronas first-half profit rises 4 pct on higher revenue
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia's state-owned oil and gas company Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) reported a 4 percent year-on-year increase in profit after tax to 27.2 billion ringgit (6.76 billion U.S. dollars) for the first half of the year, in line with higher revenue, the firm said on Friday. Reve»»»
6 months on, Iran’s leaders are defying the US and signaling no tolerance for dissent
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: After six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard core of military generals and clerics long entrenched in the ruling theocracy. They are ready for a potentially long confrontation with the US and determined to prevent any unrest at home. It’s a far»»»
UAE central bank to examine transactions at Banque Misr branches
LONDON: The UAE central bank said on Saturday it would conduct an “urgent examination” of transactions by Banque Misr branches in the Emirates. The statement came after the United States said it would cut off the UAE-based operations of the Egyptian bank from US financial institutions. The US Treas»»»
French PM warns budget approval failure could fuel political, financial uncertainty
Paris: Failure to approve a national budget before the upcoming presidential election could plunge France into a state of political and financial uncertainty, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu warned Saturday. Lecornu added that this situation comes amid what he termed major international turmoil an»»»
Banque Misr under urgent UAE review following US money-laundering concern
Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE reviewed the issued statement of yesterday by the U.S. authorities regarding Proposal of Special Measure Regarding Banque Misr UAE branches, as a Financial Institution Operating Outside of the United States of Primary Money Laundering Concern. The Central Bank»»»
Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000
Bidur, Nepal: Rescuers in Nepal and China on Saturday battled to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing entire villages. Figures from both countries put the number of missing close to 3,000, with 68»»»
Trump’s ‘biggest oil deal in history’: What we know
Washington: Besides a social media post from President Donald Trump, the White House has said little about what he is calling “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY” in Venezuela. Trump said the agreement announced Friday night would give the United States a stake in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, »»»
Lebanon archeological finds showcase rich heritage
BEIRUT: From a Roman temple to ancient olive presses, Lebanon keeps turning up archaeological treasures even as the latest Israel-Hezbollah war has caused excavations to grind to a halt at precious heritage sites in the country’s south. Important discoveries in recent years include the remains of c»»»
Hungry bears wander into US West homes, shops in record numbers
COLORADO SPRINGS: Matt Errico was sitting on the toilet when he heard noises in his Colorado home. The roofer got up and found two young bears about the size of golden retrievers standing in his hallway. After a staring match, they bolted out of the front door. Errico has had bears get into his g»»»
US diplomats, family members slowly begin to return to Mideast embassies
WASHINGTON: American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to US embassies in the Middle East after many were ordered to leave their posts during the early days of the war with Iran. Although most embassies are not returning to full strength immediately, starti»»»
GRANITE, Tarmiiz join FRA Sandbox to test money market fund tokenization
GRANITE Financial Holding and Tarmiiz Information Technology have joined Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Regulatory Sandbox to test a model for tokenizing money market fund assets, marking an early step toward exploring blockchain technology in Egypt’s asset management sector. The init»»»
Egypt explores expanding solar power, green finance in local development plans
Egypt is considering expanding renewable energy applications, particularly solar power, and integrating energy-efficiency technologies into the agricultural, industrial and service sectors as part of efforts to reduce energy consumption and emissions, the Ministry of Local Development and Environme»»»
Nelly Kids Fashion 2026 targets over $50m in export contracts
Chairperson of Egypt’s General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC), Essam El-Naggar, inaugurated the 86th edition of Nelly Kids Fashion 2026, a specialised exhibition for children’s clothing and accessories, with around 300 factories participating and export contracts worth more than»»»
First digital system in Egypt launched to automate foster family applications
Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity has launched the first phase of an integrated digital services system to automate applications and procedures for alternative foster families and care institutions, in cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The system, acces»»»
Palestinian report unveils heightened settler rampages across West Bank lands
Occupied Jerusalem: Over the past week, there has been a heightening of Israeli actions and settler rampages in the occupied West Bank, in tandem with moves to expand settlements and outposts onto more land and seize Palestinian water sources, the Palestine Liberation Organization National Bureau f»»»
Banque Misr under urgent UAE review following US money-laundering concern
Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE reviewed the issued statement of yesterday by the U.S. authorities regarding Proposal of Special Measure Regarding Banque Misr UAE branches, as a Financial Institution Operating Outside of the United States of Primary Money Laundering Concern. The Central Bank»»»
Terrifying: Bungee jumping goes wrong as rope gets wrapped around jumper's neck
A young festival-goer was taken to hospital after a bungee jumping accident at the Szeged Youth Days (SZIN) festival in southern Hungary on Friday night. Almost fatal accident at Hungarian festival The incident happened at the festival’s bungee jumping attraction at around 11 PM, with witnesses rep»»»
Algeria rallies in solidarity as wildfires hit northeast
Algiers: Algerian communities have been rallying to support families affected by devastating wildfires in the country's northeast, with volunteers organizing donation drives and convoys carrying essential supplies from across the country to the hardest-hit areas. In Jijel province, days of destruct»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling targets the area between Beit Yahoun and Baraachit towns, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling targets the area between Beit Yahoun and Baraachit towns, South Lebanon 29-08-2026 21:12»»»
A new Israeli air raid targets Al-Mansouri 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 A new Israeli air raid targets Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 29-08-2026 21:15 PM Latest News Urgent News A new Israeli»»»
Fed chair Warsh flags high US inflation as 'concerning'
WASHINGTON, United States — US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh on Friday offered rare insight into his economic outlook, flagging that high inflation in the world's largest economy was "concerning" and saying that he saw current interest rates as not being "restrictive."Warsh, appointed by US Pre»»»
Jordanian expatriate remittances rise 14.3% in H1, boosting economic activity
AMMAN — Representative of the financial and banking sector at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Firas Sultan said remittances from Jordanians abroad increased by 14.3 per cent during the first half of this year to reach $2.496 billion,Sultan noted that the growth as a "positive" indicator of con»»»
Berri to Asharq Al-Awsat: UNIFIL alternative is another force operating under UN banner
BEIRUT: The United States' persistent refusal to renew the mandate of the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) demands a search for an alternative UN peacekeeping force that has both European and American backing to operate in southern Lebanon, Lebanese parliament Speaker Nabih Berri t»»»
Song stuns Nurmagomedov with second-round KO at UFC Fight Night Shanghai
Shanghai: China's Song Yadong scored the biggest win of his UFC career with a stunning second-round knockout of former title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov in Shanghai on Saturday. Sixth-ranked bantamweight Song (23-9-1, 1 NC) entered the fight as a sizeable underdog against No. 3 Nurmagomedov, whose»»»
Less Testing Was a Choice. So Is the Future
The risk of nuclear war does not rest on a single decision. It accumulates, test by test, each explosion edging the world closer to potential catastrophe. That escalation carries a cost of its own, too: every nuclear weapon test leaves a scar on land and on water, and some who lived near test sites»»»
Rain transforms Madinah desert into flowing waterways
JEDDAH: Light to moderate rain fell across parts of the Madinah region, with floodwaters affecting some areas as overcast conditions and further rainfall continued across the western Kingdom. Off-roader Jawaher Shaheen and her husband drove across parts of the Madinah region this week, following he»»»
How Saudi Arabia is creating its own anime industry
RIYADH: For decades the anime market in Saudi Arabia has been driven by dubbed imports from Japan. But all that is changing, thanks to a new breed of creators and producers. At the center of the shift is Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation Misk, which is focused on»»»
Israel army says struck Hamas commander in Gaza hospital compound
GAZA CITY: Israel’s military said it struck a Hamas commander within the compound of a Gaza hospital on Saturday, while the territory’s health officials said Israeli strikes elsewhere killed three people. It is the latest bloodshed to occur in the war-shattered territory despite a US-backed ceasefi»»»
Qatar ready for back-to-school as students return to classrooms tomorrow
Doha, Qatar: From classrooms and school zones to transport networks, health campaigns and family shopping, Qatar has completed wide-ranging preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year as students return to schools tomorrow. Around 419,373 students are expected to be welcomed across 649 schools and»»»
Ollie Watkins’ arrival adds intrigue to Al-Hilal clash with Al-Ahli
LONDON: Tuesday is set to be an epic for the Saudi Pro League. Al-Hilal versus Al-Ahli was already the biggest game of the season so far but now it is going to be unmissable. Fans in Riyadh are going to get a first look at Ollie Watkins, after the England striker secured a $70 million move to the B»»»
Palestinian Foreign Ministry calls For international deterrent measures against occupation, settler crimes
Doha: The Palestinian Foreign Ministry called on the international community to move beyond mere verbal condemnation and take concrete and deterrent political, legal, and economic measures commensurate with the gravity of the ongoing crimes committed by the occupation and settlers in the occupied W»»»
LEAP conference puts AI, emerging technologies in spotlight
RIYADH: The fifth annual international technology conference, LEAP, opens in Riyadh on Monday, bringing together innovators, startups and investors. With the theme “Into New Worlds,” it will highlight how emerging technologies are reshaping the way people live and work. Past editions have also serv»»»
Digital Cooperation Organization confirms 8 candidate countries in historic membership expansion
RIYADH: The Digital Cooperation Organization, an international organization dedicated to accelerating inclusive and sustainable digital economy growth, announced that its council has approved the candidacy of eight countries to join as member states. This would potentially expand DCO membership fro»»»
Iran Backs Lebanon’s Territorial Integrity: FM
Iran’s foreign minister told Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, deputy head of Lebanon’s Supreme Islamic Shia Council, that Islamic unity is the main solution to countering Israeli aggression and expansionism. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed Iran’s firm support for the Lebanese people and the c»»»
Dozens of Israeli settlers attack flashpoint West Bank village
QUSRA, Palestine: Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Qusra in the northern occupied West Bank on Saturday, residents and the military said, after nearly three weeks of tension in the area. Earlier in August a group of rogue settlers began blocking supplies from entering »»»