Lebanon: Dozens Martyred, Injured as Israeli Enemy Steps Up Attacks on Civilians
Dozens were martyred or injured on Wednesday as the Israeli enemy intensified attacks on civilians in several areas across Lebanon including the capital, Beirut. Al-Manar correspondent reported drone strikes on a car in the southern coastal city of Sidon. “Around 9:15, a series of explosions were h»»»
Trump's pick to lead Department of Homeland Security faces questions at Senate hearing
Senator Markwayne Mullin, who has been tapped by US President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Homeland Security, will appear on Wednesday in front of a congressional committee. The Republican lawmaker from Oklahoma will testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Com»»»
ICICI Prudential AMC expands global reach with new DIFC Branch in Dubai
Dubai: ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited (ICICI Prudential AMC), one of India’s largest asset management company, today inaugurated its branch in Dubai International Financial Centre (‘DIFC’), marking a significant step in its overseas expansion strategy and reinforcing its commitme»»»
Lebanese Health Ministry says two people martyred, one injured in Israeli strikes on the southern coastal city of Sidon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Trump weighs riskiest Iran mission yet: Race to seize nuclear fuel
Dubai: As the war with Iran intensifies, US President Donald Trump is increasingly focused on what may be the most dangerous decision of the conflict — whether to launch a ground operation to seize or destroy Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Repeatedly over recent days, Trump has argued»»»
Lebanon War Leaves a Classroom of Children Hurt or Dead Every Day, UN Says
War in Lebanon has wounded or killed the equivalent of one classroom of children daily and robbed the remainder of their sense of normalcy since it began two weeks ago, a top official of the UN children's agency said. According to Lebanese health ministry figures, at least 111 children have been ki»»»
BR Analysis | Media agency model adapts to shifting market expectations
2025 brought massive consolidation in the media industry through Omnicom’s acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG). Following the mega-merger, Omnicom became the world’s largest advertising holding company, leading to significant restructuring, the retirement of legacy agency networks DDB, FCB, and »»»
We will bounce back very, very quickly, says Dubai Airports CEO
Dubai: Dubai Airports has facilitated the journeys of over one million passengers in the past 17 days, even as airspace closures and regional tensions disrupted operations, CEO Paul Griffiths told CNN’s Becky Anderson. Griffiths said Dubai International Airport (DXB) has handled over one million pa»»»
Caretaker Government Approves Compensations to Households for Rising Fuel Prices
The caretaker government has approved a decision to provide additional funding to the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy of Bulgaria to introduce a temporary programme compensating households for rising fuel prices, caretaker Labour and Social Policy Minister Hasan Ademov and caretaker Finance Mi»»»
Dubai's Community Development Authority wraps up successful Ramadan 2026 campaigns
Dubai: The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has successfully concluded its Ramadan programme for 2026. As part of the "Ramadan in Dubai" campaign, the CDA has focused on strengthening family ties, supporting the needy, and empowering individuals throughout the Holy Month. The initiati»»»
Nepal's 'Icefall Doctors' Fix Everest Route for Spring Season
Highly skilled mountaineers known in Nepal as "icefall doctors" have begun fixing ropes and ladders on Mount Everest to prepare for the coming spring climbing season, officials said Wednesday. The team has reached the base camp before starting work on the treacherous Khumbu Icefall, a constantly sh»»»
India mandates 60% seats without extra charges on flights
Dubai: India has moved to curb rising passenger complaints over airline seat fees, directing carriers to make at least 60% of seats on every flight available at no additional cost, in a step aimed at improving fairness and transparency for flyers. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques »»»
Five Political Formations to Enter Next Parliament, Market Links Poll Says
According to a poll, commissioned by bTV and conducted by Market Links, five political formations will gain the necessary 4% of the vote to enter Parliament after the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for April 19. Those are the Progressive Bulgaria coalition with 21.1%, GERB-UDF with 18.6%, C»»»
Eid Al Fitr: Will today’s weather impact Shawwal crescent moon sighting in UAE?
Dubai: Cloud cover and strong winds forecast across parts of the UAE on Wednesday could make it more difficult to sight the Shawwal crescent moon, as the country’s moon-sighting committee prepares to meet after Maghrib prayers to determine the end of Ramadan. According to the National Center of Met»»»
The widening gap between the Israeli army’s denials and the reality of missile barrage has deeply eroded public trust: Israeli media cites study - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Türkiye Says NATO Deploying More Defenses to Guard Southern Base
NATO is deploying another US Patriot missile defense system to the southern Turkish province of Adana, where personnel from the United States and other countries are located in the Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. Türkiye, which has NATO's second-largest army and ne»»»
Israeli strikes hit car in Sidon, killing at least one person
Three Israeli strikes on Wednesday hit a car in the center of Sidon, southern Lebanon's largest city, state media reported. An AFP correspondent at the scene said the strike hit near the city's civil defense headquarters and the seaside road, where many displaced people are sleeping in their cars. »»»
Aoun calls for unity, warns against sectarian incitement
President Joseph Aoun called Wednesday for unity and solidarity and the rejection of division and sectarian provocation, hours after Israel flattened an apartment building in central Beirut and killed ten people in other neighborhoods of the city. Israel's military claimed the building in Bashoura »»»
At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut's Zoqaq al-Blat, Basta, Bashoura
Lebanon said Israel struck central Beirut early Wednesday without warning, killing at least ten people, as the Israeli military announced it was targeting the country's south. Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said two strikes in the early hours of Wednesday hit an apartment in the cent»»»
What to Know About Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant After Report of Projectile Hitting Its Complex
Iran and Russia both allege a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the country, raising the specter of a radiological incident as Tehran's war with Israel and the United States rages. Neither Iran nor Russia say there was any release of nuclear material in the inciden»»»
Senior EU official rebukes Zelensky over Orban threat
European Council President Antonio Costa has rebuked Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky over a recent threat directed at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Zelensky suggested earlier this month that he could dispatch the Ukrainian military to “speak” with a “certain person” in the EU – widely understo»»»
Nazis honored in EU country’s capital
Hundreds of people marched in the Latvian capital Riga on Monday to commemorate Latvians who served in a Waffen SS unit for Nazi Germany during World War II. While the country’s law bans the public display of Nazi symbols and glorification of Nazism, the annual march is permitted to proceed under t»»»
Production at the Sharara field continues despite pipeline fire – production diverted via other pipelines: NOC
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced in the early hours of this morning that production at the Sharara oilfield is continuing despite the pipeline fire that broke yesterday. It refutes some media speculation that production at Sharara has been completely shut down. The NOC explained that th»»»
Dubai property services served over 560,000 customers in 2025
Dubai: Dubai’s real estate services sector is seeing sustained growth, with new data indicating rising activity in permits, valuations, and customer transactions, reinforcing the market’s operational depth and transparency. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The number of»»»
UAE's Red Rock Technology invests $10M in AI 'Brain' for global food security
Dubai: Red Rock Technology has committed a $10 million investment to develop Seedelligence, an artificial intelligence architecture designed to power the National Food & Seed Sovereignty Institute and its future global locations. Unlike conventional agritech systems, where artificial intelligence m»»»
About 90 Ships Cross the Strait of Hormuz Despite the War
About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and it is still exporting millions of barrels of oil at a time when the waterway has been effectively closed, according to maritime and trade data platforms. Many of the vessels that passed »»»
China Makes Energy Security ‘Reunification’ Offer to Taiwan Amid Middle East War
China offered on Wednesday what it said would be energy stability to Taiwan if it agreed to Beijing's rule, part of a campaign by China to convince the island of the benefits of "reunification", which it has long rejected. Governments around the world are scrambling for alternative energy supplies»»»
Electronic Governance Minister Sharkov Meets OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission Representatives
Caretaker Electronic Governance Minister George Sharkov and his political cabinet held a meeting with representatives of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission regarding the early parliamentary elections on April 19, 2026, the Ministry of Electronic Governance said in a press release on Wednes»»»
Number of suspected meningitis cases rises in UK outbreak: official
London: The number of meningitis cases being probed by UK authorities has risen to 20, the Health Security Agency said Wednesday, following an "unprecedented" outbreak centred on a university. The outbreak in Kent in southeastern England has claimed the lives of two young people -- a 21-year-old un»»»
Eid Al Fitr 2026 in UAE: Dubai announces family-only beaches, live performances at parks
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has designated several public beaches as family-only zones for the Eid Al Fitr holiday. The designated beaches are: Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah 2 (including the night beach), Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1 (including the night beach), and Umm Suqeim 2 beaches. As part of the Season of »»»
Dubai mosques to begin Dua Al Qunoot during Fajr and Maghrib prayers
Dubai: Dubai mosques will begin reciting Dua Al Qunoot during Fajr and Maghrib prayers starting Wednesday, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) announced, citing the Prophetic tradition observed during times of hardship. The department said the move comes as part of its »»»
Sharjah announces free public parking for first three days of Eid
Sharjah Municipality announces that public parking users will be exempt from fees on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd days of Eid on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. This exemption does not apply to smart parking lots or zones that remain chargeable throughout the week and on public holidays. Related Topics:Eid»»»
Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel and Gulf neighbors
Iran lashed out following the killing of one of its top leaders in an airstrike with attacks on its Persian Gulf neighbors and Israel on Wednesday, using some of its latest missiles to evade air defenses and killing two people near Tel Aviv as the war in the Middle East showed no signs of slowing. »»»
South Korea Says it Secures Priority UAE Crude
South Korea has secured a pledge from the United Arab Emirates to supply 24 million barrels of crude oil, its presidential office said on Wednesday, as authorities roll out measures to cushion the economy from fallout from the Middle East conflict. Kang Hoon-sik, President Lee Jae Myung's chief of »»»
Dubai Ruler approves $1.4bn housing land allocation for Emirati citizens
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the allocation of 4,631 residential land plots for Emirati citizens in Dubai, valued at Dh5.3 billion. The land allocations cover more than 71 million square feet»»»
Eid shopping in 2026: What's changed this year
Dubai: As Eid Al Fitr fast approaches, residents and expatriates in the UAE have started their Eid shopping ahead, balancing great anticipation with practical planning to avoid last-minute crowds. From malls to neighbourhood markets, the spirit of the season remains visible amid ongoing development»»»
Iran Says Nuclear Doctrine Unlikely to Change, Hormuz Strait Needs New Protocol
Iran's stance against the development of nuclear weapons will not significantly change, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Al Jazeera in remarks relayed by Iranian media on Wednesday, cautioning that the new supreme leader is yet to publicly express his view on the matter. Former Supreme Leader Al»»»
Remittances surge past $3b in January as Filipinos abroad send more money home
Dubai: Overseas Filipinos (OFs) have continued to contribute greatly to the Philippine economy, with cash remittances rising to $3.02 billion in January this year, a 3.5 percent increase from $2.92 billion recorded in the same month last year. The growth has highlighted the resilience of Filipinos »»»
Israeli strikes hit car in Sidon, killing at least one person
Three Israeli strikes on Wednesday hit a car in the center of Sidon, southern Lebanon's largest city, state media reported. An AFP correspondent at the scene said the strike hit near the city's civil defense headquarters and the seaside road, where many displaced people are sleeping in their cars. »»»
At least 6 killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut's Zoqaq al-Blat, Basta, Bashoura
Lebanon said Israel struck central Beirut early Wednesday without warning, killing at least six people, as the Israeli military announced it was targeting the country's south. Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said two strikes in the early hours of Wednesday hit an apartment in the cent»»»
UN Watchdog Says Projectile Struck Iran Nuclear Power Plant
The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact at the country's only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) "has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP »»»
Disneyland Abu Dhabi stays on course: Miral
Dubai: Plans to bring Disneyland to Abu Dhabi are moving forward, with Miral Group’s chief reaffirming commitment to the project in a public message that signals continued momentum on one of the region’s most closely watched developments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»
Cuba Vows ‘Unbreakable Resistance’ as US Pressure Mounts
Cuba's leader on Tuesday said the US would face "unbreakable resistance" if it tries to take over the impoverished island nation, as communist authorities scrambled to fix a nationwide electricity blackout. Cuba's government is under increasingly crushing pressure, with Washington enforcing an oil »»»
Iran Missile Fire Kills Two in Central Israel
An Iranian missile barrage killed two people near Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, medics said Wednesday, with the national railway company announcing shrapnel impact disrupted train services. Authorities reported that falling munitions had hit multiple sites in central Israel in the overnight bar»»»
Israel strikes and destroys building in heart of Beirut
An Israeli strike has destroyed a building in central Beirut, as missiles continue to hit areas far from where the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group has its strongest presence. A BBC team was jolted awake around 05:00 (03:00 GMT) by the sound of the blast. The Israeli military had issued a warning at »»»
US oil exports explode: Top buyers revealed
The US has emerged as the world's biggest oil supplier months before the war with Iran started. The United States has officially become one of the planet’s top oil exporters, shipping a staggering 3.9 billion barrels of crude and petroleum products in 2025 alone, according to fresh US Energy Inform»»»
Citizen Participation Is Democracy’s Strongest Safeguard, Caretaker PM Gurov Says Ahead of Elections
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov said citizen participation is the strongest safeguard of democracy, speaking before the start of the Council of Ministers’ meeting on Wednesday. He urged Bulgarian citizens to vote in the upcoming elections. “That is why my appeal to all Bulgarians is: ‘Vote!’,»»»
Watch: Building collapses after Israeli strike in Beirut
Dubai: A residential building collapsed in central Beirut early Wednesday after an Israeli airstrike struck the densely populated Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood, Lebanese officials said. The attack reportedly killed at least six people and caused significant damage in an area located near government o»»»
Eid Al Fitr 2026: Where to go and what to do across UAE
The United Arab Emirates welcomes the blessed occasion of Eid Al-Fitr with a festive atmosphere filled with artistic shows, cultural festivals, and family-oriented activities across public spaces, shopping malls, and entertainment destinations. These venues have been beautifully adorned with lights»»»
In defense of Lebanon and its people, at 00:10 on Wednesday, 03/18/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army soldiers in the Khanouq area of the border village of Aitaroun with a rocket salvo: statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe In defense of Lebanon and its people, at 00:10 on Wednesday, 03/18/2026, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli en»»»