TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Islamic countries must resist the United States and Israel, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Sunday. "My stern and repeatedly emphasized advice to the rulers of Islamic countries, especially those in West Asia and the Persian Gulf region, is this: identify your true»»»

Dubai: A joint UAE-Lebanon Business Council will be established to strengthen private-sector ties, promote investment opportunities and support new commercial partnerships between companies in the two countries. A memorandum of understanding was signed to establish the council during the UAE-Lebano»»»

NICOSIA: One person died after a boat with around 270 people on board capsized off North Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish Cypriot media reported. Turkish ‌Cypriot Transport Minister ‌Erhan Arikli told ​Anadolu that ‌one ⁠passenger ​had died ⁠when the ferry capsized. He said there were 267 people on board,»»»

Istanbul: Some people died when a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on Sunday, the head of the local government said, without giving a precise toll. "There are some fatalities," Unal Ustel, prime minister of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), said, according to Turkiye»»»

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, has concluded an overseas training camp for Saudi Arabia’s astronomy and space team in Slovenia. Held from Aug. 16 to 29, the camp was part of a training program to»»»

When a 21-year-old nurse in Hyderabad didn’t answer her friend’s repeated knocks on her door, she was worried. By 2.30pm she had called a few more friends who got into the room via the window. At this point, they called the police. The nurse, Vuke Shirisha, was lying unresponsive and looking like s»»»

The 131st anniversary of the beginning of organized tourism in Bulgaria was marked on Sunday with a National Tourist Gathering on Cherni Vrah Peak, the highest peak of Vitosha Mountain. The event was organized by the Bulgarian Tourist Union (BTU), the country’s oldest non-governmental organization,»»»

BAGHDAD: Iraq sentenced a US-sanctioned oil official to seven years in prison after he was arrested as part of a government-led anti-corruption campaign, the country’s anti-graft body said on Sunday. Deputy oil minister for distribution affairs Ali Al-Bahadli is among dozens of officials who were d»»»

JEDDAH: For 16 years, Winston Cowie has explored the Arabian Peninsula from beneath its seas to its mountains and deserts, building a life and career that he chronicles in his new book. The New Zealand-born marine conservationist, athlete and award-winning filmmaker has gathered his experiences in »»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s eldest son Yair has been secretly flown out of the US following a “significant threat” to his life, according to the country’s security agency, Shin Bet. The revelation comes days after Netanyahu himself claimed in a telephone interview with Israel’s Chan»»»

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are close to stripping multiple left-wing nonprofits, including George Soros’ Open Society Foundations (OSF), the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), of their tax-free status, t»»»

The 131st anniversary of the beginning of organized tourism in Bulgaria was marked on Sunday with a National Tourist Gathering on Cherni Vrah Peak, the highest peak of Vitosha Mountain. The event was organized by the Bulgarian Tourist Union (BTU), the country’s oldest non-governmental organization,»»»

MANILA: The Philippines is pushing for common halal certification standards among Association of Southeast Asian Nations members, its Department of Trade and Industry says, as it aims to facilitate mutual recognition of products and expand access to Middle Eastern and other Muslim markets. Three of»»»

Kathmandu, Nepal: The number of people missing in the catastrophic flood that sliced through the border area between Nepal and Tibet exceeded 3,000 on Sunday, as rescuers searched for survivors. Here are the latest developments after the tsunami-like disaster that struck the Himalayan region on Wed»»»

JEDDAH: Twenty-five children explored the Red Sea through science, technology, engineering and mathematics during a summer camp at the Red Sea Museum in Jeddah, developing five projects and prototypes aimed at protecting coral reefs and tackling pollution and marine waste. The Red Sea Lab camp, hel»»»

“When Ashraf Ghani goes, we’ll go with him. And he’ll go when the Americans do.” The conversation took place on the balcony of a luxury high-rise in Shahr-e Naw, central Kabul. The man speaking to me was a young government employee, and Ashraf Ghani was serving his second term as president of the I»»»

Mumbai: One year ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the airline sector as a symbol of a rising India poised to "soar to great heights". Today, that optimism is facing a harsh reality check. A series of crises at India's two main carriers, Air India and IndiGo, has exposed safety and regulator»»»

RIYADH: Inflation across the Gulf Cooperation Council remained subdued in June and July despite oil and gas price fluctuations linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict, according to Kamco Invest. In its latest report, the Kuwait-based investment firm said the geopolitical situation in the Middle East»»»

In Argentina, protesters marched toward a mansion reportedly purchased by American tech billionaire Peter Thiel. Activists accuse Thiel of seeking to profit from the country’s natural resources and wielding excessive political influence in the South American nation. Peter O'Brien reports.»»»

Israeli occupation forces launched a fresh wave of heavy artillery shelling and airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Sunday, targeting the Zawtar River corridor, the Ali al-Taher heights, and the outskirts of multiple towns in what appears to be a systematic campaign of bombardment despite a nomin»»»

LONDON: A Palestinian woman and members of an NBC News team were injured after being attacked by masked Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, according to the US broadcaster. NBC News said correspondent Matt Bradley and three colleagues were interviewing 51-year-old Aida Ahmed Abd»»»

Doha, Qatar: The F1 Paddock Club for the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2026 has officially sold out, reflecting the strong demand building ahead of the penultimate round of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2026, taking place from November 27 »»»

The liquidation of Hungary’s public interest asset management foundations has been completed, with assets previously transferred to the foundations returning to the state. Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy says four foundations alone have returned around HUF 100 billion (EUR 276 millio»»»

Niger's ​defense ​ministry said the armed forces were ​progressively ‌retaking ⁠control ‌of sites targeted in ⁠an overnight attack on ​the ‌capital Niamey, according to a ‌statement read ​on state television, which resumed broadcasting ​on ​Saturday after ​temporarily going ​offline.»»»

The annual UTMB, the flagship race of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc week, kicked off on Friday with 2,500 participants. As the race continues to attract more runners each year, local residents are increasingly concerned about its environmental impact.»»»

There are just eight months to go before France’s presidential election, with the first round scheduled for April 18. The campaign is slowly heating up, with several political gatherings taking place this weekend. The Socialist Party wrapped up a two-day gathering on Saturday with a speech from par»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for a two-day summit, joined by the leaders of Iran and India. The gathering comes as the group seeks to project a united front amid wars in Ukraine and Iran and growing tensions with the West. Ru»»»

Ankara, Aug. 30 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye would continue to defend truth, justice, peace and stability despite provocations aimed at undermining stability. In a message to the Turkish people marking the 104th anniversary of Victory Day on Sunday, Erdoğan said Türkiy»»»

Dubai: The UAE has confirmed that its markets are free of table egg products affected by a recall in the United States over possible salmonella contamination, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said. The ministry said the confirmation followed the completion of checks by the relevant re»»»

GERB will take part in political contests where it should come first, party leader Boyko Borissov said on Sunday during GERB’s National Assembly. "GERB is not an Olympic organization. It is not an Olympic committee where we take part simply for the sake of participating. We will take part where we »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received on Sunday a written message from HE Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen, concerning bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them. The message was recei»»»

London: Argentina's 2022 World Cup winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has joined Chelsea from fellow Premier League outfit Aston Villa, the London-based club announced Sunday. The 33-year-old has signed a three-year contract with Chelsea, following a deal worth £7.5 million ($10 million), accordi»»»

GERB’s National Assembly elected on Sunday Radostin Tanev, the party’s regional coordinator in Stara Zagora, Dimitar Vuchev, regional coordinator in Sofia, and Stoyan Petkov, regional coordinator in Varna, as members of the party’s Executive Commission. The three were elected by 427 votes in favour»»»

NASA is preparing to launch its Roman Space Telescope on Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, beginning a multi-year mission to create a vast new map of the cosmos. With a field of view far wider than Hubble’s, Roman will search for exoplanets and supernovae while also probing two of the big»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday condemned what he called "criminal acts of violence" perpetrated by Israeli settlers in two Palestinian villages. Earlier in August, a group of settlers blocked supplies from entering Palestinian houses on the outskirts of Qusra and attacke»»»

JEDDAH: Loans extended by Oman’s commercial banks exceeded their deposit base at the end of June, with the loan-to-deposit ratio reaching 102.9 percent, according to official data. Private sector deposits rose 12.45 percent year on year to 19.37 billion Omani rials ($50.4 billion), Oman News Agency»»»

RIYADH: S&P Global Ratings affirmed Jordan’s “BB-/B” sovereign credit ratings with a stable outlook, citing economic resilience supported by trade rerouting through Aqaba, stronger remittance inflows and international financial assistance. The agency expects real gross domestic product growth to sl»»»

The two countries are considering the development of a river route that would connect China's western regions to the Arctic Ocean, as conflicts around the world expose the fragility of traditional shipping lanes, the South China Morning Post reports. The 4,248-kilometer route follows the Irtysh Riv»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s 3D-printing market is projected to more than quintuple to SR6.47 billion ($1.7 billion) by 2034, as adoption expands across aviation, automotive, healthcare and manufacturing, a new report showed. According to a report by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises»»»

Labor Minister Hassan Raddad said on Sunday, August 30, 2026, that the ministry is working to remove obstacles and empower young people to enter the labor market, stressing that training is a top priority aimed at enhancing the skills of Egyptian workers and preparing them for employment in Arab an»»»

CAIRO: ‌An Israeli airstrike killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old child, in the central ​Gaza Strip on Sunday, health officials said. Gaza medics said the Israeli airstrike near a bakery in Deir Al-Balah killed one man, Hussam Nusair, a three-year-old boy, Tayyem ‌Hamdan, and ‌wounde»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar Coresspondent: Israeli assaults are ongoing, particularly along the Zawtar River, Dawhet Kfar Roumman, and around the Ali al-Taher»»»

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Reykjavik: Iceland's voters rejected a proposal to restart negotiations on joining the European Union more than a decade after previous talks ended, the national broadcaster reported Sunday. The vote will put the long-debated issue to rest more than a decade after a euroskeptic government ended EU »»»

Dubai: Taco Bell is returning to the UAE, with Americana Restaurants set to bring the Mexican-inspired fast-food brand back to the market as the first step in a phased GCC expansion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe comeback comes 14 years after Taco Bell previously »»»

Reykjavik: Iceland's voters rejected a proposal to restart negotiations on joining the European Union more than a decade after previous talks ended, the national broadcaster reported Sunday. The vote will put the long-debated issue to rest more than a decade after a euroskeptic government ended EU »»»

Asker, Norway: Norway's new King Haakon VIII attended a memorial service Sunday, as churches across the Scandinavian kingdom paid tribute to his father, King Harald, who passed away two days before. Members of the public lined up to catch a glimpse of the new king. 53, as he arrived with the royal »»»

Dubai: Six months into the war, Iran is confronting a threat that cannot be stopped by missiles or air defences: anger on its own streets. The country’s economy is being squeezed by war, a US naval blockade and increasingly severe sanctions. Annual inflation reached 66 per cent in July, food inflat»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared details of a meeting with Socialist Party lawmakers and other party officials from the Tirana region, describing it as part of preparations for the party’s upcoming political season. Rama also published photographs from the meeting on Facebook, saying discussions »»»

London: Andy Burnham has enjoyed the first month as UK prime minister, but the hard trade-offs involved in governing are about to get real as parliament returns from its summer break in the coming days. Since succeeding Keir Starmer on July 20, Burnham has pleased voters with several low-cost sweet»»»