BAMAKO: Tuareg separatists released six wounded Malian soldiers Sunday, they said, just three days after liberating dozens of others, as the insurgents and their jihadist allies battle the country’s military government. The Tuareg separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) said in a statement that it»»»

Iran has invoked Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky to accuse Washington of basing its foreign policy toward Tehran and the wider Middle East on “lies,” as efforts to end the months-long conflict remain stalled.Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei cited a passage from Dostoevsky’s ‘The Brothe»»»

WASHINGTON: ​US President Donald Trump said he was “not happy” about US participation in joint military exercises with close ally South Korea and is scaling back the drills aimed at deterring North Korea that start Monday. “These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs paid for by t»»»

Agencies New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech on Saturday, set a target for India Inc. to have 50 Indian companies on the Fortune 500 list within the coming decade. “We often hear about the Fortune 500. Why shouldn’t our goal be that, within the next decade, 50 of »»»

PA Media/DPA Cardiff (Wales) Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal’s desire “to go straight again” after Manchester City were overwhelmed 3-0 by the Premier League champions in the Community Shield on Sunday. City never recovered from Riccardo Calafiori’s goal after just 24 seconds - the quickest in the Comm»»»

Tribune News Network Doha A new national digital initiative designed to bring fans closer to sport was officially launched in Qatar on Sunday, offering rewards for attending and engaging with sporting events. Called Hayyoh, the platform was unveiled in the presence of officials, representatives of »»»

As part of the community events accompanying the campaign, the Ministry is renewing its partnership with Mowasalat “Karwa” through a special pavilion at “Place Vendôme” during the period from August 21-27, from 4 pm to 10 pm, which includes a range of interactive, entertaining and educational event»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Birla Public School, Doha celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India on August 15 at the school campus with great patriotic fervour. The celebrations commenced with the unfurling of the Indian National Flag by Director C. V. Rappai, along with management representatives»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, has secured two prestigious Stevie Awards for the 14th edition of Doha Marathon by Ooredoo, earning Gold in the Sporting Event category and Bronze in the CSR Experience category, at the 23rd Annual International»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar’s digital transformation strategy has evolved into a cornerstone of national economic policy, redefining the state’s growth dynamics and long-term diversification targets. Recent global indexes underline a structural transition from a capital and energy-driven economic »»»

TribuneNews Network Sarajevo – Bosnia and Herzegovina Qatar Charity (QC) held a graduation ceremony in Sarajevo for the seventh cohort of female students at the Doha Al Khair Student Residence for the 2025/2026 academic year. The event was attended by Qatar Charity officials, guests, staff members,»»»

Tribune News Network Doha 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 uni»»»

Lens, France: Ten-man Lens denied Paris Saint-Germain a second trophy in five days as Florian Thauvin's first-half goal secured a 1-0 victory in the French Champions' Trophy on Sunday. Lens were worthy winners in their first match under new coach Dino Toppmoeller, adding to the French Cup title the»»»

Damascus, Aug. 17 (SANA) Syria’s Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi discussed, during a phone call on Sunday, bilateral coordination and the latest regional developments. The two »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Ankara, Aug. 16 (SANA) Türkiye is expanding and upgrading several customs crossings along its border with Syria as it seeks to increase capacity, improve infrastructure and accommodate growing trade ahead of Syria’s reconstruction phase. Türkiye’s Trade Ministry is carrying out projects to expand b»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

DOHA: Qatar Foundation (QF) welcomed on Sunday more than 800 newly enrolled students at Education City universities during 'Marhaba', the QF-organized annual welcome event heralding the commencement of the new academic year. The event took place at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) was intend»»»

Damascus, Aug. 16 (SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani discussed in a phone call on Sunday recent regional developments and their implications for the Arab region with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The two»»»

“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»»»

New York, Aug. 16 (SANA) US retail sales unexpectedly fell 0.6% in July, their steepest decline since May 2025, as spending linked to tax refunds, the World Cup and Amazon’s Prime Day faded, Commerce Department data showed. The fall followed a revised 0.2% increase in June and was weaker than econo»»»

LONDON: Israeli authorities on Sunday forced a Palestinian man to demolish his home in the Silwan neighborhood of occupied East Jerusalem after determining that it had been built without an Israeli-issued permit, according to the Jerusalem Governorate. Mamoun Salem Shuyukhi demolished the roughly 7»»»

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-»»»

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»»»

“The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie” brings one of anime’s most charming coming-of-age romances to the big screen, offering fans a nostalgic return to the awkward, funny and increasingly heartfelt relationship between Kyotaro Ichikawa and Anna Yamada. Released in Japanese cinemas earlier this year,»»»

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»»»

A Spanish soldier died on Sunday while helping efforts to extinguish a major wildfire in Aragon, the northeastern region's leader said, with local media reporting his truck had overturned. "I have conveyed my heartfelt condolences to the lieutenant general of the Military Emergencies Unit (UME) for»»»

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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»»»

Washington, Aug. 16 (SANA) Internal divisions and competing centers of power in Tehran have complicated US-Iran negotiations, making it difficult for Washington to determine who has the authority to finalize an agreement, Axios reported. The difficulties prompted the Trump administration to seek a »»»

US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Adm. Brad Cooper has praised the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln, highlighting their teamwork, resilience and focus on wellbeing during a visit aboard the aircraft carrier operating in the Arabian Sea. Cooper described his time on the ship as “awe-inspiring”, »»»

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»»»

An E-2D Hawkeye prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in 2018. U.S. Central Command Adm. Brad Cooper visited the ship on Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Sherman. Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The commander of U.»»»

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 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 »»»

Delays in the delivery of real estate projects in Egypt are not merely construction-related issues but are closely linked to financing structures, risk management, and corporate governance, Basem El-Sherbiny, Founder and CEO of Etqan Consultancy, said. El-Sherbiny explained that buyers purchasing o»»»

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»»»

The deadline set under a memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran in June expires on Monday, with no indications at the time of writing that it will be extended, as negotiations remain stalled and tensions rise over the future of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. T»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, in New Alamein on Sunday for talks on developments in Gaza and broader regional crises, the Egyptian presidency said. The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and General Intel»»»

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»»»

Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi stressed the importance of deploying the latest technologies and techniques in drilling and exploration to improve success rates and maximise the utilisation of gas resources, praising Pharaonic Petroleum Company’s exploration and field developm»»»

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»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus-On-Demand service to three more areas, giving residents and visitors greater flexibility when travelling across the city. The service has been extended to Al Satwa, Al Quoz and Mirdif, taking the total number of areas covered by the o»»»

CAIRO: Donald Trump’s envoys met with Egyptian, ​Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo on Sunday, a diplomatic source said, in a bid to advance the US president’s Gaza peace plan, even as Israel pressed on with airstrikes in the enclave. Hamas officials were present at some of the meetings between »»»

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»»»

Damascus, Aug. 16 (SANA) Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar issued decisions on Sunday forming the Syrian-Cypriot and Syrian-Czech business councils to enhance economic cooperation and expand trade and investment ties, according to the ministry statement on Telegram. The Syrian-Cypriot»»»