ISRO says reforms are ‘ecosystem expansion’, not privatisation
Space reforms to boost industry role while ISRO leads advanced research, missions Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) took to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify its future plans, refuting rumours that it shall be fully privatised. In a lengthy post on social media, it issued a statement that rea»»»
Hungary to open third heavy-freight route to Serbia as border crossing gets major upgrade
Hungary is preparing a major new freight corridor towards Serbia, with the Hercegszántó–Bački Breg border crossing set for a full reconstruction that would allow heavy lorries to cross around the clock. The Hungarian government has approved the full reconstruction of the Hercegszántó–Bački Breg bor»»»
Iranian Parliament’s National Security Committee Spokesman: Article 9 of the bill on the “Strategic Measures for the Security and Development of the Strait of Hormuz” has been approved - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Qatar hosts AIIB annual meeting
Doha: The State of Qatar will host the 111th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Sep. 28-29, with the participation of delegations from member countries, policymakers, business leaders, clients, partners and a number of stakeholders from ar»»»
Korean Film Festival returns to Budapest with 24 films, demon hunters and a zombie comedy
Korean cinema returns to Budapest this September with 24 feature films, three visiting directors and a programme stretching from historical drama to occult action and zombie comedy. The 19th Korean Film Festival will run from 25 September to 2 October at Budapest’s Corvin Cinema, offering audiences»»»
Speaker Berri and PM Salam Condemn Israeli Attacks on South Lebanon
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri condemned the Israeli occupation army’s brutal killing of civilians, including children and women, in Maifadoun, Al-Rmadieh, and Maydoun on Saturday, and in Arabsalim early Sunday, as well as the destruction of the Ghandour Hospital in Nabatieh Al-Fawqa and the target»»»
Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon after Hezbollah drone launch – Ya Libnan
Share: People carry the body of a person who was killed by an Israeli air strike on a house in Arab Salim village, southern Lebanon, on September 6, 2026. © Mohammed Zaatari, AP Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon Sunday killed four people, two of them women, the country’s health ministry said.»»»
FIFA confirms Infantino will run in presidential election
Paris, France: Gianni Infantino will stand in next March's FIFA presidential election, despite the backlash over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, football's global governing body announced Sunday. "The FIFA President announced in April that he will stand for re»»»
Indonesia's main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption
Jakarta: About 170,000 passengers were left stranded on Sunday as Indonesia shuttered its main international airport and seven others, cancelling hundreds of flights after Mount Anak Krakatoa spewed a plume of volcanic ash and lava from more than 150 kilometres away. Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted on »»»
'I don't know if I'm dreaming': Rebuilding lives after Nepal's devastating floods
With thousands of people driven from their homes by a massive flash flood that swept entire villages away, FRANCE 24 visits a school in Nepal's remote Rasuwa district that has been converted to a temporary shelter for the dispossessed. Thirty kilometres from the Nepal-China border, a sch»»»
Budapest Half Marathon breaks participation record with runners from 117 countries
Budapest saw a new participation record at the 41st Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon on Sunday, with more than 24,000 entries. More than 24,000 people registered for the event, surpassing last year’s previous record. The field included runners from 117 countries, while Hungarian participants arrived»»»
Speaker Berri: The cause of the South must be embraced as the cause of all Lebanese, and its defense is, in essence, the defense of Lebanon itself - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sheikha Al Mayassa attends inauguration of Uzbekistan’s first permanent contemporary arts centre in Tashkent
TASHKENT: Chairperson of Qatar Museums, HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, attended the official inauguration of the Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent (CCA Tashkent), the first permanent centre for contemporary art in Uzbekistan. The occasion comes at a significant moment in the cultura»»»
Russian general accused over Kyiv children's hospital strike shot in Saratov
A Russian general charged by Kyiv over the 2024 missile strike on Ukraine's main children's hospital has been shot and badly wounded in the Saratov region. Major General Nikolai Varpakhovich, who commands the 22nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Division based at the Engels-2 airbase, was hit twice at close »»»
Italian GP red-flagged after massive Leclerc crash
Monza, Italy: The Italian Grand Prix at Monza was halted after just two laps in Sunday after Ferrari's Charles Leclerc slid off the track and smashed into barriers. The Monegasque, who is a two-time winner at Monza, lost control on the exit of the parabolica at the end of lap two, going straight in»»»
Is Iran planning an October 7-style multi-front attack on Israel?
Tehran seeks coordinated strikes with Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis: Israeli intelligence Dubai Iran is seeking to rebuild its battered regional network around a more coordinated strategy against Israel — one designed to allow Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and militias in Iraq to open several fronts si»»»
Children among at least 25 killed in Cape Verde bus crash
Praia, Cape Verde: At least 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, were killed in a bus crash on Cape Verde's Fogo Island, public radio network RCV said on Sunday. Several others were injured in Saturday's accident, some of them seriously, the head of civil protection for Sao Filipe city, Jose C»»»
Omani student rides horse to school on first day, goes viral
Video goes viral as the girl wins praise for celebrating equestrian heritage Dubai: An Omani schoolgirl has drawn widespread attention on social media after arriving at school on horseback on the first day of the new academic year. Photos and video circulated widely online on Sunday, showing the st»»»
Sharjah launches ‘Impact Rooted in Values’ to turn children’s screen time into lessons in ethics and empathy
Songs, stories and animation teach young viewers ethics rooted in UAE values The Media Office of the Sharjah Family and Community Council has launched “Impact Rooted in Values”, a digital educational initiative designed to instill social and human values in children through storytelling, music and »»»
Body of missing 21-year-old Ozora Festival crew member found near festival site
More than a month after he disappeared, 21-year-old OZORA Festival crew member Bence Szolnoki has been found dead near the festival grounds. The festival said the Fejér County Police Headquarters had officially confirmed that Szolnoki’s body was found on Friday outside the festival area. Szolnoki w»»»
Iran’s Ghalibaf Warns: Era of Proportionate Responses is Over
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf warned the United States on Sunday that that the rules of its conflict with the Islamic Republic have changed. In remarks carried by Iranian media, Ghalibaf said “the recent strikes we inflicted on the invaders’ bases are merely the beginning,” wa»»»
Iranian media: Three oil tankers turn back after receiving warning by IRGC in Strait of Hormuz - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Israeli Chief of Staff Zamir says Israeli military in ‘tense and volatile period’ ahead of Jewish holidays - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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8 Arab, Muslim Nations Condemn Israeli Plan to Forcibly Displace Millions from Gaza - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Who is Bittu Tabahi? Meet the Indian student whose river cleanup brought a Dutch job offer
He spent his savings, battled infections and braved snakes to transform a filthy river Dubai: Until a few months ago, Surendra Singh Chaudhary was a little-known BSc (bachelor of science) second-year student in Madhya Pradesh. Today, the 21-year-old better known as Bittu Tabahi has become a nationa»»»
Hezbollah MP: Resistance the Only Language ‘Israel’ Understands - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Casualties as Israeli airstrike targets Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City: Palestinian media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Politicians and Institutions Extend Greetings on 141st Anniversary of Bulgaria's Unification
On Sunday, Bulgaria marks the 141st anniversary of the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia. Unification Day is a public holiday, with observances held countrywide. The high point of the commemorations is in Plovdiv, where the unification was announced on September 6, 188»»»
Sheikha Al Mayassa attends inauguration of Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent
Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Sunday attended the official inauguration of the Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent (CCA Tashkent), the first permanent centre for contemporary art in Uzbekistan. The occasion comes at a s»»»
Apple under Steve Jobs and Tim Cook turned a $1,000 investment into about $2.5 million
Jobs rebuilt Apple, Cook scaled it, and $1,000 invested in 1997 grew to about $2.5 million Dubai: Apple’s rise from a struggling computer maker to a company worth about $4.8 trillion rests on two contrasting leadership periods. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Steve Job»»»
Maariv Hebrew newspaper: Two light attack drones launched towards Israeli forces in southern Lebanon were in response to Israeli military’s attempt to operate in Ali Al-Taher - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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International Day of Charity: Qatar strengthens humanitarian presence, shifts charitable work toward sustainable impact
DOHA: The International Day of Charity, observed annually on September 5, has grown in importance as humanitarian needs continue to expand and crises stemming from conflict, natural disasters, climate change, poverty, and inequality proliferate. This makes charitable work a vital component of human»»»
Germany's Isar Aerospace launches rocket into orbit from Norway
Berlin: Germany's Isar Aerospace launched a rocket into orbit from Norway on Saturday as Europe races to boost its ability to economically send satellites into space independently of the United States. Isar's 28-metre (92-foot) long two-stage Spectrum rocket blasted off shortly after 2000 GMT from »»»
'How fortunate we are to have you': Mohammed bin Rashid writes to Mohamed bin Zayed
The collection brings together reflections from nearly 60 years of public service in UAE Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a new book, 'The Messages', bringing together reflections and personal letters shaped »»»
8 Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli ministers' calls for forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Turkiye strongly condemned the statements made by I»»»
Messi creates both Miami goals in 2-2 draw with Atlanta
Miami, USA: Lionel Messi set up both goals for Inter Miami as the Major League Soccer champions drew 2-2 with Atlanta United on Saturday in the Argentina star's first match since announcing his retirement from international football. Thunderstorms and lightning delayed the start for 90 minutes, but»»»
11 killed in two nights in Kerala as Thrissur highway safety comes under scrutiny
Family of three killed a day after 8 students died as questions mount over NH66 safety Dubai: Eleven people — eight engineering students and a family of three — have been killed in two horrific crashes on successive nights in Kerala’s Thrissur district, Indian media reported, putting road safety un»»»
8 Arab and Islamic countries condemn statements by Israeli Ministers of National Security and Defense regarding displacement of Palestinian people from Gaza Strip
Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye strongly condemn the statements made»»»
US ambassador to Israel visits Palestinian town hit by West Bank settler violence
US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Saturday visited Turmus Ayya, a Palestinian town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that has been repeatedly targeted by Israeli settler violence. Huckabee, a staunch supporter of Israel and its illegal settlements in the Palestinian territory, said that it w»»»
Dubai developer enters Georgia with $250m waterfront project
The company announces to develop a 140,000-square-metre mixed-use complex Dubai: A Dubai-based developer is expanding into Georgia with an investment of more than $250 million to develop a 140,000-square-metre multifunctional complex on Ambassadori Island in Batumi. The investment follows an intern»»»
Sudan army chemical weapons: Secret dossier reveals chlorine bomb programme
Secret files detail chlorine bomb tests, mass production and efforts to erase evidence Dubai: Sudan’s army built hundreds of chlorine-filled bombs, tested them in the desert and may have used more than 100 of the weapons against its enemies before senior officials sought to erase evidence of the se»»»
4 dead, 20 hurt as Israel strikes Nabatieh region in response to 'Hezbollah drones'
Lebanon's health ministry said four people were killed on Sunday in strikes which Israel said it carried out after Hezbollah had launched drones at its soldiers in south Lebanon, the latest escalation amid a fragile truce. The ministry reported two people killed in south Lebanon's Nabatieh al-Fawqa»»»
Germany's far-right AfD eyes historic state victory in Saxony-Anhalt election
Germany's anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party is aiming to become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since World War II as voters in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt head to the polls Sunday. However, a failure to secure an absolute majority may see the »»»
Bulgarian Entrepreneur: German, Italian Partners Pay Us 30% More After Eurozone EntryOpinions
Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone has already brought visible benefits for some businesses, particularly small companies working with Western European partners, according to transport and logistics entrepreneur Valentin Radoykov. He says the adoption of the single currency has eliminated exchange-»»»
Putin holds out a Ukraine deal while Russia braces for a longer war
President Vladimir Putin says there is still a chance of a peace deal with Ukraine, and that contacts between the two countries are continuing, mainly through their security services. "Russia and Ukraine must in the first place reach an agreement amongst themselves. All other countries are ready to»»»
Eight countries reject attempts to uproot Palestinians and alter Gaza’s demographic reality
Ministers say forced displacement would violate international law and threaten stability Abu Dhabi: The Foreign Ministers of the UAE, KSA, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Egypt strongly condemn the statements made by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israeli De»»»
Lebanon’s Finance Ministry building damaged in renewed Israeli attacks on Nabatieh, measures taken to protect records and ensure continuity of services: statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Kyrgyzstan becomes WNG champion in kokpar after defeating Kazakhstan 7-2 - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan defeated Kazakhstan 7-2 in zher uulak (kokpar) final at the VI World Nomad Games. The Kyrgyz team led 3-2 after the first half. In the second half, Kyrgyzstan extended its advantage and prevented the opponents from scoring another salym. Dastan Ruslanov, wearing number seven, scored the »»»
Dubai Police deploys 36 robots as AI expands across operations
The 36 RPA robots are being used for a range of tasks and administrative operations Dubai: Dubai Police completed 104 strategic and operational technology projects over the past year and deployed 36 RPA robots across policing and administrative operations as it expands the use of artificial intelli»»»
Russia's MFA Spox Slaps Down Japan's Demand to Tear Down Russian War Monument
Japan’s own treatment of history should not be imposed on others, says Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, commenting the demand to dismantle the new war monument in Russia's Khabarovsk. “If Tokyo treats Japanese history with contempt, this affliction should not be allowed to spre»»»