How Israel is trying to shape what AI tells users about Gaza
LONDON: For decades, governments seeking to influence foreign public opinion have relied on familiar tools: advertising campaigns, lobbying firms, television appearances, social media and carefully placed opinion pieces. Now a new target has emerged — artificial intelligence. Israel has launched an»»»
Netanyahu election billboard groups New York Mayor Mamdani among Israel’s enemies
LONDON: The party of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has grouped New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan together with the leaders of Iran and Hezbollah in a campaign poster depicting Israel’s enemies. The giant Likud billboard in Tel Aviv for the October electi»»»
Italy: Four Renaissance artworks stolen from Messina museum in Sicily
Four artworks by Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina have been stolen from the Museo Regionale in Messina, Sicily, overnight on August 15. The thieves took three panels from his Polittico di San Gregorio, depriving the city of part of the only surviving works by the painter still held in his h»»»
Russia's fuel crisis is back as Ukraine continues to knock out Russian refineries
Petrol rationing is back across Russia after the peak of the Ukraine-caused fuel crisis seemed to have passed, and this time a governor has admitted his region's refinery will be out of action for six months. Ukrainian drones struck the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refining complex in Bashkortostan on»»»
Russia's fuel crisis is back as Ukraine continues to knock out Russian refineries
Petrol rationing is back across Russia after the peak of the Ukraine-caused fuel crisis seemed to have passed, and this time a governor has admitted his region's refinery will be out of action for six months. Ukrainian drones struck the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refining complex in Bashkortostan on»»»
Syria detains seven after man dies following beating in custody
DAMASCUS: Syria said it detained seven people after a man with a condition that can lead to uncontrolled bleeding died on Sunday following a beating in police custody, with two government ministers vowing accountability.The emergencies and disaster management ministry said Mohammed Ghumeira died “d»»»
Why Houthi attacks on Mokha raise the stakes for Red Sea shipping
AL-MUKALLA: A barrage of missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthi has again struck Yemen’s government-controlled city of Mokha, intensifying an assault on the strategically located Red Sea port that has already forced it to suspend operations. Residents and the National Resistance Forces, which »»»
Ghalibaf: USA and ‘Israel’ attacked us in the war with nine specific and declared objectives, and they were unable to achieve any of them, which is considered their greatest absolute failure - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ghalibaf: USA and ‘Israel’ attacked us in the war with nine specific and declared objectives, and they were unable to achieve any of them, »»»
Zionist Channel 13: There is no doubt that Trump is learning a familiar lesson from his own experience and from all our experiences, which indicates that starting a war is far easier than ending it - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russian Forces Hit Ukrainian Uncrewed Boats Production Facility - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Paks on the brink: Critical days ahead, ‘superhuman work’ underway to keep 2 turbines running
“Superhuman work” is underway to raise the water levels of the River Danube near the Paks nuclear plant to keep two of its turbines operational, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Facebook on Sunday. Tuesday and Wednesday will be critical, as an additional 14-15cm drop is expected in the water lev»»»
Qatar U18 basketball team lose to China at Asian Championship
New Delhi: The Qatar U18 basketball team lost 66-118 to China in their second Group C match at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup, currently being held in India through August 23. The tournament features 16 teams divided into four groups. China dominated throughout the game, winning all four quarters 32-11, 32-»»»
Strike in southern Lebanon’s Deir Al-Zahrani kills senior Hezbollah commander, Israeli military says
LONDON: An Israeli airstrike on Saturday in the southern Lebanese village of Deir Al-Zahrani killed a senior Hezbollah commander following a drone attack by the Iran-backed group that seriously wounded three Israeli soldiers, the Israeli military said. The military identified the commander as Ali M»»»
Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain’s Ceuta
CASABLANCA: Hundreds of migrants trying to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta by land and sea were arrested by Moroccan security forces, Moroccan state television reported Sunday, as authorities tightened security along the border following calls for a new mass crossing.Moroccan state broadcaster M»»»
Israeli Channel 14: The assessment in the Israeli army is that Hezbollah will continue fighting to defend the Ali Al-Taher area - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sentencing of Syrian regime figures ‘a turning point,’ rights groups say
DAMASCUS: Trials of leading figures from the deposed Syrian regime represent a significant turning point in the country’s transitional justice process, two rights organizations said. Speaking to SANA, the organizations said the judicial process moves documented rights cases into national courts, en»»»
QF welcomes new generation of students to Education City - at Marhaba
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation has welcomed more than 800 university students to its unique ecosystem of knowledge at Marhaba – the annual orientation event that kicks off a new academic year at Education City. Designed for students joining Qatar Foundation’s (QF) ecosystem of eight universities, Ma»»»
‘It happened in seconds’: Survivor reveals horror of deadly Polish bus crash on Hungary’s motorway
A survivor of the devastating Polish coach crash on Hungary’s M3 motorway has described how the tragedy unfolded “within seconds”, as grief spreads across communities in southeastern Poland. Twelve people were killed when a bus carrying pilgrims returning from Bosnia and Herzegovina left the motorw»»»
Al Salem Holding targets EGP 50bn investment portfolio within five years
Al Salem Holding plans to expand its investment portfolio in Egypt from more than EGP 15bn currently to EGP 50bn over the next five years, representing a 234% increase, Chairperson Bahaa Salem said. The announcement was made during a media site visit to the group’s Blue Side Hub at Marina 5 on the »»»
Zawaya, EDIC to develop EGP 3.5bn SIA Boulevard in West Cairo
Zawaya Developments and EDIC Developments have formed a strategic partnership to develop SIA Boulevard, a mixed-use project in 6th of October City, with total investments of EGP 3.5bn. Located at Al-Najda Square, the project will include retail, office, medical, hospitality, and entertainment compo»»»
Industry minister inspects Sinai Manganese alloy plant, eyes 50k-tonne annual capacity by 2028
Egypt’s Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem inspected the manganese alloy plant operated by Sinai Manganese Company during his first visit to the Abu Zenima Industrial Zone in South Sinai, reviewing the company’s production operations and expansion plans, including a target to raise annual productio»»»
Egypt issues 17 updated customs facilitation guides: Finance minister
Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said the government is working to simplify customs concepts and procedures to ensure consistent customs practices and facilitate processes for investors, as part of an integrated institutional reform strategy aimed at improving customs awareness among employees and i»»»
26,000 new companies established in H1 2026: Investment minister
Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid said company incorporation indicators reflected significant growth in investment activity, with around 26,000 new companies established between January and June 2026, up 20% compared with the same period last year, while issued capital reached aro»»»
Poland-registered bus veers off Hungary highway, killing 12 people
A crash involving a bus registered in Poland killed 12 people and severely injured at least 10 early Sunday on a Hungary highway, marking the worst accident of its kind in the country in more than 20 years. Poland will send an emergency aircraft to Budapest, Polish Prime Minister Donald T»»»
5 talking points from opening round of 2026-27 Saudi pro League season
LONDON: The 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season is underway and here are five things we learned from the opening round of games. It has been a busy summer for Cristiano Ronaldo. After winning the title with Al-Nassr in May, going to the World Cup with Portugal in June, and then getting married back in »»»
Pakistani TikTok star, 28, with 1.3m followers shot dead near Islamabad
A 28-year-old Pakistani TikTok content creator with more than one million followers was shot dead in Taxila, near Islamabad. According to her family’s police complaint, two unidentified men allegedly opened fire on the car she was travelling in with her siblings. Local media reports identified the »»»
Hezbollah Explosive Drone Hit Israeli Soldier 32 Years after His Father Was Injured in South Lebanon As Well: Yedioth Ahronoth
The Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the father of one of the soldiers, who were injured by Hezbollah drone attack on Saturday, was also wounded in Sojod area, South Lebanon, 32 years ago. The paper also mentioned that Hezbollah drone attack in Ali Al-Taher area confirms again that »»»
Turkey seizes gold worth millions in raids on Süleymancılar religious group
Dubai: Turkish police have seized a large quantity of gold worth millions of US dollars and detained senior figures from the influential Süleymancılar religious community, including its leader Alihan Kuriş, in a sweeping investigation into alleged financial crimes, fraud and money laundering. Polic»»»
Saudi Arabia sets new rules for mobile vendors, bans activity in nine locations
Dubai: Saudi Arabia has banned mobile vendors from operating in nine types of locations, including road intersections, busy roads, cycle lanes and public parking areas, under updated regulations aimed at improving safety and organising mobile commercial activities. The Ministry of Municipalities an»»»
Egypt uncovers massive mud-brick wall, ancient roads, statues and Ramses II inscription
Dubai: An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a massive mud-brick wall, ancient stone roads and an inscription bearing the titles of King Ramses II at Tell Abu Seifi in Ismailia province, shedding new light on the ancient Horus military route and its role in defending Egypt’s eastern fron»»»
Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass
Cardiff: Arsenal powered to a 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, delivering a swaggering statement of intent ahead of their Premier League title defence. Mikel Arteta's side used the annual curtain raiser to the English top-flight season as an opportunity to prove th»»»
Israeli occupation forces fire atillery shells at Bani Hayyan town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Budapest’s bike-sharing chaos could leave unsuspecting riders facing hefty fines
Budapest’s newly relaunched MOL Bubi bike-sharing system is facing a growing problem: bicycles are increasingly being left outside designated docking points, potentially exposing unsuspecting users to surcharges of tens of thousands of forints. The confusion is partly linked to missing or temporari»»»
Death toll from Israeli aggression on Lebanon rises to 4,346
Beirut: The death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon since March 2, has risen to 4,346, in addition to 12,301 injured. In a statement, the Health Emergency Operations Center of the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said that the total cumulative toll of the aggression has ris»»»
US Forces No Longer Allowed Into Strait of Hormuz – Iranian Army Commander
The United States has no right of passage through the Strait of Hormuz or access to the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, while control of Hormuz is a necessary condition for ending the military conflict with Washington, Iranian Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami said on Sunday. “US forces h»»»
Trump’s 60-day Iran deadline expires. The war goes on
Dubai: Donald Trump gave the United States and Iran 60 days to turn their June 17 ceasefire framework into a broader settlement that could end the war, address Tehran’s nuclear programme and help fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. That clock runs out on Monday (August 17). The war does not. Instead»»»
UAE and seven nations issue joint statement on Gaza peace plan
The Foreign Ministers of UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, KSA, and Egypt condemn the declared Israeli rejection of the Road Map for completing the implementation of US President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, »»»
Women’s sport shouldn’t have to bend to the trans delusion
Despite the conspicuous difference in size, speed, and strength between the sexes, a debate is now raging in women’s professional basketball in the United States whether to let men compete alongside the ladies. Nobody would ever confuse Royce White, 35, with a woman. The man with stands 6 feet 8 in»»»
ICT sector generates $3.6b in revenue, 46,000 Jobs
AMMAN — The information and communications technology sector has grown into a $3.6 billion industry employing more than 46,000 people, underscoring its expanding role in investment, exports and the Kingdom’s broader economic modernisation drive.The figures were presented as the Information and Comm»»»
Jordan, Pakistan chambers establish joint business council to drive trade, investment
AMMAN — Jordanian and Pakistani business chambers have agreed to establish a joint business council as part of a broader push to expand bilateral trade, unlock investment opportunities and build direct partnerships between companies in the two countries.The Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the »»»
Israeli settler boys filmed harassing Palestinian family in West Bank village: rights advocate
LONDON: Israeli settler children were filmed on Saturday night harassing a Palestinian family outside their home in the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya, according to a Palestinian human rights advocate. Ihab Hassan posted two videos on X that he said showed a group of settler children repeatedly t»»»
Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers
TEHRAN: ran’s military announced on Sunday that it was offering a bounty equivalent to $30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the reward doubled if carried out by a woman.Army chief Amir Hatami said the plan had been drawn up following a “large number of requests” to participate, accord»»»
South Lebanon: How will Israeli strikes affect negotiations?
Israel killed 11 people in strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, in what has been described as the biggest threat to the peace talks since the June agreement. Ziad Majed, Professor of Middle East Studies at the American University of Paris, spoke to FRANCE 24 about the potential impact of the st»»»
Cold front brings rain to Hungary on Monday to finally ease summer heat
Hungary’s long spell of hot, settled weather is set to end on Monday as a cold front moves into the Carpathian Basin, bringing showers, thunderstorms, strong winds and cooler temperatures. According to HungaroMet, atmospheric activity has already increased to the north and west of Hungary. The asso»»»
Filipino households face growing pressure from economic fallout of Iran war
MANILA: Malou Elsa Bacay used to leave Manila every week to visit her mother in the province, but since the Iran war dealt a blow to the Philippine economy, such trips can take place only once a month. The Philippines is highly dependent on imported fuel, so disruption to supplies from Gulf countri»»»
Israeli tourist arrested in Crete over wildfire allegedly sparked by barbecue
LONDON: A 35-year-old Israeli tourist has been arrested in Crete on suspicion of starting a wildfire after allegedly lighting a barbecue at a rented villa despite being warned that outdoor grilling was prohibited because of high fire risk, according to Greek media reports. The man was arrested on S»»»
Kerala woman arrested for allegedly duping 51 job seekers with Oman offers
A 59-year-old woman has been arrested by Kerala Police for allegedly cheating job seekers with promises of lucrative employment in Oman and collecting money for visa processing and other expenses. According to media reports, police identified the accused as L.S., a resident of Vadakara in Kozhikode»»»
Taking photos of accident victims can lead to jail, QR10,000 fine in Qatar, lawyer warns
Doha, Qatar: Taking photos or videos of people injured or killed in accidents without legal authorisation is prohibited under Qatari law, a legal expert has said, warning that filming an accident scene out of curiosity or for social media can expose individuals to legal accountability. Khadija Al-S»»»
Israeli artillery targets Wadi Slouki area and the outskirts of Tallousa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah Lawmaker Calls on President Aoun, PM Salam to Quit Direct Talks with Enemy: ‘Israel’ Understands Only Rhetoric of Resistance
Member of Loyalty to Resistance Bloc Hajj Ali Ammar called on President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to quit the direct negotiations with the Israeli enemy, adding that path has brought only disgrace. Addressing the funeral held in Beirut’s Dahieh to mourn the martyrs claimed by the Z»»»