Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it intercepted and destroyed a US MQ9 drone in Ahvaz, a city in the eastern Khuzestan region that borders Iraq, Iran’s state-run broadcaster IRIB reported on Sunday. An MQ-9 is a large, remotely piloted unmanned aerial vehicle designed primarily for intelligence, sur»»»

A Tanzanian-flagged tanker was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off Yemen's coast, security sources and local officials familiar with the incident said Sunday. The commercial tanker has since been moved to waters off Somalia's northeastern Bari region, according local officials. The MT ASANA, a»»»

Democratic lawmakers have urged Congress to block a sweeping Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, warning that it would raise prices for American consumers. The revised Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 was introduced in the Senate on Thursday, days after Graham died. T»»»

Damascus, July 19 (SANA) Syria and Iraq have taken a major step toward reviving the historic Kirkuk–Baniyas oil corridor, signing agreements that could restore one of the Middle East’s oldest energy export routes and return Syria to a strategic role in regional oil transit. The initiative centers o»»»

RIYADH: The US Chamber of Commerce has released a publication highlighting the achievements of Saudi Vision 2030 and illustrating the impact of US businesses through the contributions of more than 50 US Chamber member companies. The publication highlights their support for the implementation of Sau»»»

The Lebanese military has said that a soldier was killed "as a result of the explosion of a suspicious object in an army vehicle" in the southern town of Mansouri. Commenting on the incident, the Israeli military said that "the explosive device did not belong" to it, and suggested that Hezbollah ha»»»

TAIF: The second round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb ended on Saturday after 46 competitors battled it out in 10 classes, in addition to the Ladies Cup taking place. The event was held under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation at Aqabat Al-Muhammadiy»»»

TORONTO: The common saying in the Middle East, “al-qahwa da’wa,” or “coffee is an invitation,” is the premise behind London-based Qahwa Sessions, a daytime social concept that blends the brew, culture and sound. Featuring music, brands, art and, of course, coffee, Qahwa Sessions is a series of pop-»»»

ALMATY: The UAE Women’s Jiu-Jitsu National Team continued the country’s strong campaign at the 10th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship by winning six medals in the women’s competition on Saturday at Almaty Arena in Kazakhstan. The two gold, one silver and three bronze medals took the UAE’s overall tally »»»

Hezbollah has held a mass funeral for dozens of people, most of them fighters killed in the most recent fighting with Israel, in southern Lebanon's Majdal Selm. The Iran-backed group does not reveal the number of fighters it has lost in the latest war. But it has organized several funerals during t»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced support for Argentina ahead of the World Cup final after receiving an official Argentina football shirt from Argentina's ambassador to Israel, Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish. In video released on Saturday, Wahnish presented Netanyahu with the shirt, jokin»»»

Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali's face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum -- each one symbolizing a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel. Hajj Ali is among the thousands of southerners who lost their houses in th»»»

President Joseph Aoun has arrived in Washington, where he is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, after the latest round of Lebanon-Israel talks wrapped up in Italy. It is the first trip to Washington by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Suleiman was received by Barack Obama in 2»»»

Dubai: From Vozinha, Haaland, to Mbappe's boot race with Messi and who is going to win the trophy and take it home. With the World Cup down to its final matches, Dubai has no shortage of places to catch the semis and the final on July 19, from cinema screens to beachfront fan zones. Here is where t»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to inspect their tyres regularly and ensure they meet approved safety standards, warning that soaring summer temperatures can increase the risk of tyre blowouts and serious traffic accidents. The reminder forms part of the force's "Safe Summer" and "»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup is remembered for stunning goals, iconic celebrations and unforgettable players. But behind many defining moments is another battle, one fought from the touchline. At World Cup 2026, several of the tournament’s biggest results were shaped not only by individual brill»»»

Muscat: A teacher and her three children were killed in a road accident in Oman while returning from Dhofar Governorate, after their vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer and overturned, police said, prompting an outpouring of grief across the country's education community. The Royal Oman Police »»»

The United States said airstrikes on Sunday aimed to "punish" Iran over the first U.S. military deaths since renewed hostilities with the Islamic republic. Iran rapidly announced its own retaliation, saying two U.S. bases in Kuwait were targeted in response to more than a week of intensifying attac»»»

East Rutherford: When Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal line-up against each other in the World Cup final tonight it will mark the closing of an incredible full circle moment that has been two decades in the making. In 2007, a 20-year-old Messi and Yamal, born in July of that year, posed together in a »»»

Damascus, July 19 (SANA) More than 300 Syrian and international companies gathered in Damascus on Saturday for the country’s largest textile exhibition, highlighting efforts by manufacturers and the government to revive an industry that was once a major contributor to Syria‘s economy after years of»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Army Launches Fresh Retaliatory Attacks on US Bases in Kuwait 19-07-2026 11:22 AM Missile strike by the Islamic Republic of Iran (imag»»»

Dubai: There was a time when summer in Dubai meant one thing: escape. Yesterday, it meant making an impossible choice. Do you moonwalk at a Michael Jackson tribute show at Coca-Cola Arena? Or do you drive to Abu Dhabi and lose yourself in Atif Aslam’s soulful ballads at Etihad Arena? That was my fa»»»

Dubai: The UAE's non-oil foreign trade came within reach of the Dh2 trillion mark for the first time in a six-month period, climbing to Dh1.937 trillion in the first half of 2026, while non-oil exports rose to a record Dh452.8 billion. In a post on X, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makt»»»

US marshals Saturday arrested Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan in Miami on undisclosed charges. British authorities have been pushing for the extradition of the Tate brothers who face 59 charges in the UK including rape, sex trafficking, assault, tax evasion and money laundering. »»»

TUNIS, July 19 (TAP) – Hot weather will prevail on Saturday under partly hazy skies, with localized thundery cells expected to develop over the western highlands during the afternoon. These may bring scattered showers, which could later spread to...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Two US Soldiers Killed, One Missing in Iran Strike on Jordan Base 19-07-2026 11:08 AM The latest deaths brings the US death toll in the war»»»

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova insisted that Bulgaria assumed no new obligations by taking part in the July 15 meeting in Kyiv and dismissed claims that the country had signed the so-called Kyiv Declaration. Speaking on Nova TV, she described the document as part of an informal political f»»»

Bulgaria has increasingly turned to foreign workers as businesses struggle to find enough employees, with more than 108,000 citizens from countries outside the European Union gaining access to the labor market over the past three years, Labor and Social Policy Minister Natalia Efremova said. The de»»»

Revolut has unveiled a new promotional savings offer in Hungary, giving newly registered customers access to a 4.25% annual interest rate on their Hungarian forint Instant Access Savings account for six months, regardless of which subscription plan they choose. According to Revb, the promotion, whi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operations in southern Lebanese towns of Khiam and Deir Seryan at dawn on Sunday: Al-Manar»»»

Doha, Qatar: Lionel Messi has dazzled once again on football’s biggest stage and now stands just one victory away from ending his remarkable World Cup journey in perfect fashion as defending champions Argentina take on European champions Spain in what promises to be a spectacular FIFA World Cup fin»»»

TORONTO: The common saying in the Middle East, “al-qahwa da’wa,” or “coffee is an invitation,” is the premise behind London-based Qahwa Sessions, a daytime social concept that blends the brew, culture and sound. Featuring music, brands, art and, of course, coffee, Qahwa Sessions is a series of pop-»»»

Bulgaria has clearly demonstrated that its foreign policy is fully anchored in the European Union (EU) and NATO, and there should be no doubt about that, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said in an interview with Nova TV on Sunday. At the same time, after 20 years of EU membership, Bulgaria shoul»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League has announced the schedule for first half of the top flight Qatar Stars League 2026-27 season which begins on August 20th. The dates and timings of matches for the first three weeks have been finalised. The schedule for matches from week four through week eleven »»»

More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, including around 190 in northern Ontario, with the surge in fires largely attributed to climate change. Thick smoke has created hazardous air quality across parts of Canada and several US states, including Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan and New York»»»

More than 50,000 US military personnel are currently deployed across the Middle East, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday. "More than 50,000 US men and women in uniform are operating across the Middle East. They remain highly vigilant, focused, lethal, and ready," CENTCOM said in a statemen»»»

Dubia: For thousands of Dubai residents, the most challenging part of a public transport journey is often the last few kilometres between a Metro or bus station and their final destination. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is now moving to solve that problem with an ambitious citywide so»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices surged more than 4% on Friday, reaching their highest levels in over a month as escalating hostilities between the US and Iran heightened fears of disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent crude settled at $88.10 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate closed at $82.49, w»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s digital payments ecosystem continued its rapid expansion in May 2026, with the figures released by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) showing robust growth across card payments, bank transfers and instant payment services. The data highlights the country’s accelerating adoption of ca»»»

Newsmax, the US cable news network that describes itself as the country’s fourth-largest cable news channel and is available in more than 100 countries, is preparing to expand its brand into Bulgaria, Mediapool reports. The company has announced that it has reached agreements for further internatio»»»

Confusion erupted after the fifth Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Kyiv on July 15, with claims circulating on social media that Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova had signed the so-called Kyiv Declaration, thereby committing Bulgaria more deeply to support for Ukraine and the Coalition»»»

Doha, Qatar: Café Pouchkine at Galeries Lafayette Doha has been named Favorite Café at the FACT Dining Awards Qatar 2026, adding another distinguished accolade to its growing legacy of excellence and reaffirming its status as one of Qatar’s premier café destinations. The award was presented during »»»

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, organised by Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, participated in the opening ceremony of the 18th Holy Quran Memorisation and Recitation Competition in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reaffirming Qatar’s cont»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operation in Hadatha at dawn on Saturday: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon 19-07-2026»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe SANA reports incursion of Israeli vehicles into Kodna Dam in Central Quneitra Countryside 19-07-2026 09:03 AM Latest News Urgent News Al-Ma»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correpondent in southern Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces swept Hadatha with machine-gun fire on Sunday morning 19-07-2026 08:58»»»

The Hungarian government has announced a major overhaul of environmental and corporate tax rules that is expected to have significant implications for companies from China operating in the country’s fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) industry. Government unveils sweeping reforms affecting battery a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has published a new scholarly book titled “Al-Mawqif: The Characteristics and Caliphate of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq (May Allah Be Pleased with Him)”, offering an in-depth academic study of the life, leadership and unique virtues of the first Caliph o»»»

Dubai: Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2026 during the 62nd Binibining Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night, held Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Soriano, who also won the Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Gown awards during the coronati»»»

Doha, Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WMC-Q) has won a prestigious ASPIRE award in recognition of institutional excellence in the field of technology enhanced learning. The award — called the Certificate of Merit in Technology Enhanced Learning — was given to WCM-Q by the ASPIRE Academy, which»»»