Saudi oil giant Aramco launches first gas station in Philippines
MANILA: Saudi oil giant Aramco has opened its first branded gas station in the Philippines, less than a year after acquiring a 25-percent equity stake in Unioil, one of the country’s largest fuel retailers. The station, on Sucat Road, Paranaque City in the Manila capital region, was inaugurated on »»»
Where We Are Going Today: Out of the Ordinary Artisan Gelato
With the Eastern Province’s sweltering summer sun in full swing, one respite is Out of the Ordinary Artisan Gelato. Established in 2020, this charming little space in Alkhobar’s Qurtuba Square hits the spot with the slogan: “Fresh gelato made today. Tomorrow, too.” Staff are friendly with recommend»»»
Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military’s response to quakes, sources say
Delayed orders from senior military commanders, a lack of basic equipment and overall confusion were among the issues that hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops in the crucial first days after two devastating earthquakes struck the country’s coast last month, eight sources familiar with the»»»
Former MP claims one simple thing could mean jail time for Orbán's right-hand man
Hungary’s government investigation into a controversial state-backed data deletion programme has intensified, with independent MP Ákos Hadházy arguing that the case alone would justify criminal proceedings against former minister Antal Rogán and businessman Gellért Jászai. The controversy centres o»»»
UAE-Kuwait flights disrupted: Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia latest updates
Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE to Kuwait are facing flight disruptions after operations at Kuwait International Airport were affected amid the ongoing Iran-US regional tensions. Emirates has cancelled multiple Dubai-Kuwait services through July 19, while Etihad Airways has listed its Abu Dha»»»
Mali army convoy attacked by rebels in north
BAMAKO: A Malian army convoy leaving the strategic northern town of Anefis was attacked on Saturday morning by Tuareg separatists, military and security officials said. Fighters from the Tuareg separatist movement FLA and Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group JNIM temporarily seized the town on July 4 in »»»
Al-manar correspondent: An Israeli airstrike on Mansouri, south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-manar correspondent: An Israeli airstrike on Mansouri, south Lebanon 18-07-2026 13:07 PM Latest News Urgent News Southern Lebanon: ‘Isra»»»
Travelling through the Middle East? US Embassy issues new alert
Kuwait: The US Embassy in Kuwait has renewed its security warning to American citizens, urging them to reconsider travel to or through the Middle East as regional tensions persist and the risk of sudden escalation remains. In a security alert issued through its consular affairs channel, the embassy»»»
Planning Tawaf? A new QR tool now shows live crowd levels
Dubai: Saudi authorities have introduced a new digital service allowing worshippers and pilgrims at the Grand Mosque in Mecca to monitor crowd levels in the Mataf and Masa'a areas in real time, helping them choose less congested routes for Tawaf and Sa'i. The General Authority for the Care of the A»»»
Military Honours Mark 189th Anniversary of Vasil Levski's Birth in Sofia
The 189th anniversary of the birth of the Apostle of Freedom, Vasil Levski, was marked in Sofia on Saturday with military honours and a wreath- and flower-laying ceremony at his bust monument. Wreaths and flowers were laid on behalf of the President, the National Assembly Chair, the Prime Minister,»»»
BREAKING: Hungary's PM Magyar proposes lowering voting age to 16
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has said he would support lowering the country’s voting age from 18 to 16 as part of the government’s ongoing constitutional reform process, arguing that today’s teenagers are informed enough to participate in shaping the country’s future. The proposal was anno»»»
Russian Troops Continue to Inflict Heavy Losses on Ukrainian Forces - Defense Ministry
Ukraine lost over 515 soldiers in combat against Russia's Vostok battlegroup over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. This is in addition to up to 230 Ukrainian soldiers eliminated over the past day by Russia's Sever battlegroup, up to 370 by the Tsentr battlegroup, over 21»»»
French modeling boss accused of raping minors
Several women have accused Gerald Marie, the former head of Elite Model Management's European operations, of rape and human trafficking in a criminal complaint filed in France. At least one of the plaintiffs alleges she was sexually abused while still a minor. Marie, whose agency represented some o»»»
Southern Lebanon: ‘Israel’s’ Relentless Onslaught Continues - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Bulgarian Border Police Participate in International Operation to Dismantle Cross-Border Trafficking Network
An international operation involving Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, and the Netherlands has led to the arrest of seven members of an organized criminal group involved in migrant smuggling, the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior said. Among those detained are the group’s leaders and coordinators. A total of»»»
Key reforms could unlock stronger GCC-CCA trade, IMF says
RIYADH: Reforms across logistics, governance and business environment could see trade more than double between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the Caucasus and Central Asia regions. A report published by the International Monetary Fund, and supported by experts speaking to Arab News, set out that »»»
17-year-old student worker dies in tragic workplace accident in Hungarian factory
A 17-year-old student worker has died in a tragic workplace accident at an industrial company in Szeged, southern Hungary, after being pulled into an industrial cutting machine. Authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the incident. According to local newspaper Délmagyar, the fatal a»»»
UN to list south Lebanon historic castles as 'in danger' from conflict
The United Nations looks set to list a Biblical site, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration path and the world's deepest lake as world treasures under threat, including from war or climate change. The 196 members states of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNES»»»
UAE scoops nine medals on opening day of Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship in Kazakhstan
ALMATY: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team made a strong start to the 10th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship by winning nine medals in the men’s competition, including three gold, five silver and one bronze, on the opening day at Almaty Arena on Friday, where the championship continues until July 19. The a»»»
Egypt enhances cooperation with Bank of New York to develop financing tools, global access for companies
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid confirmed on Friday, July 17, 2026, that the ministry is committed to strengthening ties with the Bank of New York (BNY) and other international financial institutions. The minister explained that the move aims to develop financing tools, expan»»»
Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases recovery funds
More than 5,000 people were killed in the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month, officials said, adding that the country would tap $346 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for reconstruction. The coastal state of La Guaira, located north of Caracas, was decimated in the q»»»
Donald Trump blames Canada for smoke pollution
More than 800 wildfires are burning across Canada, including around 190 in northern Ontario, with the surge in fires widely linked to climate change. Thick smoke has created hazardous air quality not only across parts of Canada but also in several US states, including Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan »»»
Trump administration's border barrier project sparks environmental concerns in Texas national park
The Trump administration’s waiver of environmental laws to speed up border barrier construction in Texas’s Big Bend National Park has sparked an outcry from local residents and authorities. With sheer cliffs towering hundreds of metres above the waters of the Rio Grande, vast desert landscapes, and»»»
Middle East live: Kuwait says Iran hit second water and electricity plant
Kuwait said on Saturday that an Iranian attack hit a water and electricity plant one day after a similar strike damaged another plant. Tehran launched attacks on US military sites hosted by several of its Gulf neighbours in response to a seventh night of US strikes on Iran overnight on Fr»»»
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Syria, Oman and Qatar
Kuwait reported Friday an Iranian attack on a power and water plant on Friday, while Bahrain and Qatar also said they had intercepted missiles after the U.S. attacked power infrastructure in Iran. Kuwait said that a power and water plant had been damaged by an Iranian attack, as the war in the Midd»»»
Iraq, US sign 48 agreements during PM's visit
Iraq signed 48 agreements and partnerships with American companies, many in the oil sector, during a visit to the U.S. by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, his office said Saturday. Oil-rich Iraq has been trying to move past decades of war and unrest, but still suffers from poor infrastructure, failing »»»
US hails plan to restore Iraqi-Syrian oil pipeline
The U.S. State Department reported a major oil pipeline between Iraq and Syria, which has been closed for decades, will be restored by the two countries. "The United States welcomes the Government of the Republic of Iraq and the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic's intent to advance the rehabil»»»
Paris region's record June heatwave more than doubled normal mortality rate to reach 3,000
Authorities in the Paris region recorded "1,565 more deaths than expected" over a one-week period in June as the country grappled with a protracted heatwave that broke all-time temperature records, France's public health agency said in a report released on Friday, adding that people over 65 account»»»
Kazakhstan, China sign $15bn worth of deals as Tokayev visits Shanghai
Kazakhstan and China have signed more than 70 commercial agreements and memoranda worth over $15bn spanning artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, transport, manufacturing, energy and critical minerals. Deals were inked as Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a working visit to Sha»»»
Six Air Force Helicopters Will Be Available for Firefighting Operations
This year the Bulgarian Air Force has provided six helicopters to be available during the fire-risk season, Chief Commissioner Alexander Dzhartov, head of the General Directorate for Fire Safety and Protection of the Population, said in a televised interview. Last year, the number of available heli»»»
Guinea inaugurates new National Assembly
Conakry: The Republic of Guinea on Friday held the inaugural session of its new National Assembly at the People's Palace in Conakry, marking the official commencement of its 10th legislature, the first under the Fifth Republic established under the new constitution. In a vote, Dansa Kourouma, forme»»»
Russia Opens Terrorism Cases Over Ukrainian Attacks on Kotovsk, Elektrostal
Russia's Investigative Committee has opened criminal cases on terrorism following Ukrainian drone strikes on logistics centers in the Russian cities of Kotovsk and Elektrostal, the committee's spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko told Sputnik on Saturday. Ukrainian drones targeted logistics centers belong»»»
Argentina goalkeeper Martinez wants teammates to shine
New York, USA: Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said he wants his teammates to take the spotlight ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Spain, playing down his own role in the team's bid for back-to-back titles. "I don't want to be making the headlines," the 33-year-old told reporters on »»»
Loli Bahia, Mona Tougaard front Saint Laurent’s summer campaign
DUBAI: French Algerian model Loli Bahia has landed a starring role in Saint Laurent’s new summer campaign, appearing alongside Danish model Mona Tougaard, who is of Somali, Turkish and Ethiopian descent. Titled “Respiro,” the campaign was described by the French house as a “visual love letter to th»»»
Breakthrough: Demolition work at Budapest's troubled Rákosrendező site could begin soon
The long-delayed demolition of abandoned railway workers’ housing in Budapest’s Rákosrendező district could begin soon after the state-owned railway company MÁV reached an agreement with the Budapest Municipality. Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy announced that MÁV has now granted all»»»
How Sharjah's Ruler helped preserve one of Armenia's oldest monasteries on this visa-free escape from UAE
It isn't every day that you visit a centuries-old Christian monastery and discover that one of the people responsible for preserving it was a ruler from the UAE. Yet that's exactly the story waiting to be uncovered at Haghartsin Monastery, one of Armenia's most treasured religious and cultural land»»»
Seeking jobs abroad? Here are the red flags you should never ignore
Dubai: A high-paying job abroad. A quick departure. A recruiter promising a better life in just a few weeks. For many jobseekers, these offers can appear to be the opportunity they have been waiting for. But behind some attractive promises are illegal recruitment schemes that can lead to exploitati»»»
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits Southeastern Turkiye
Ankara: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck several provinces in southeastern Turkiye on Saturday, with no casualties or damage reported. Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said in a statement that the earthquake was centered in the Battalgazi district of Malatya province an»»»
Watch: India's first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 blasts off
New Delhi: India scripted a historic chapter in its space journey on Saturday as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, under Mission Aagaman, making India only the third nation after the United States and China to h»»»
On This Day, July 18: Nadia Comaneci earns first Olympic perfect 10 - UPI.com
On July 18, 1976, Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci became the first person in Olympic Games history to be awarded the score of a perfect 10 in gymnastics. 1 of 5 | Romania's Nadia Comaneci, 14, won three gold metals and received seven perfect scores at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. The multiple exp»»»
Sofia’s Low-Emission Zone Should Operate Year-Round, Expert Says
Nitrogen dioxide pollution occurs throughout the year and exceeds permissible levels, especially along Sofia’s major thoroughfares. The city’s low-emission zone for vehicles, which currently operates for three months, should be made a year-round measure, Ivaylo Hlebarov, a consultant to the Sofia M»»»
Jordan intercepts 10 Iranian missiles
Amman: Jordan's Armed Forces said early Saturday they had intercepted 10 Iranian missiles that entered the Kingdom's airspace, adding that no casualties or property damage were reported. In a statement, the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces said the interception was carried out in accordan»»»
Indian activist moved to hospital after 20-day hunger strike
New Delhi, India: New Delhi police moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital on Saturday over health concerns after a 20-day hunger strike in protest against India's examination system. Wangchuk, 59, has been fasting since June 28 to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan»»»
UN to add more world heritage sites 'in danger' over war and climate
Paris: The United Nations looks set to list a Biblical site, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration path and the world's deepest lake as world treasures under threat, including from war or climate change. The 196 members states of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisatio»»»
MÁV clears path for city to tackle Rákosrendező blight
Progress has finally been made at Rákosrendező: MÁV has granted all the necessary consents for the Budapest municipal government to intervene in the problematic properties located on land it owns, the minister of transport and investment wrote on his Facebook page. Dávid Vitézy stated that two stri»»»
Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke pollution
New York: US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday a tariff increase on Canada to cover the cost of smoke pollution from wildfires that have choked large parts of the United States. Dense wildfire smoke billowing down from Canada and northern Minnesota has set off unhealthy air quality alerts»»»
Russian MoD Details Precision Strikes on Ukrainian Military Logistics and Coastal Defenses
The Russian Armed Forces continued conducting group strikes with precision-guided air-launched weapons and strike unmanned aerial vehicles. As a result of the strikes:▫️ In the port of Odessa (the state enterprise "Odessa Commercial Sea Port"), port infrastructure facilities used for unloading fuel»»»
IRGC: We targeted a gathering of US troops at the Arifjan Ground Forces Support Center in Kuwait , killing a number of them in the eighteenth wave of Operation Nasr 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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'We were robbed': Families sue after DNA exposes baby switch 38 years ago
Colorado City: The families of two men who discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago are accusing a North Dakota hospital of robbing them of the lives they were supposed to lead. Kyle Bylin discovered his birth family after taking an at-home test he chose randomly d»»»
Iran’s IRGC warns countries hosting US forces to prepare for ‘corresponding response’
Iran’s IRGC has warned countries hosting US military forces to prepare for a “corresponding response”, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The IRGC demanded that such nations “activate their civil defence units to protect their citizens and move them away from potential military targ»»»