Recording a vaccination that was never administered is a serious breach of professional responsibility and of the trust between doctors and patients, the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA) said in a position on Monday. If public reports of such cases involving measles immunizations are confirmed, »»»

A levee will be built on the Danube near the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), Energy Minister Iva Petrova said in a television interview on Monday. The structure is expected to be between 250 and 300 metres long, with its exact length to be determined during the design process, Petrova said. Con»»»

Stockholm: Sweden will form a commission seeking to prevent attacks on schools, its government said Monday, days after a 17-year-old girl was killed and three people wounded by a sword-wielding assailant at a high school. The attack on the school in the small town of Fagersta on Friday was the late»»»

China has postponed its Chang’e-7 lunar mission, which was due to launch in the coming days and search for water ice near the Moon’s south pole, a government agency said Saturday. Officials said the mission did not meet launch conditions, without providing further details. China said on Sunday it w»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drones fly over Beirut’s Dahieh at a low altitude: Al-Manar reporter 24-08-2026 13:42 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media: The»»»

Computer programmer Fei Zhaojun's boss asked him if artificial intelligence could soon replace humans in coding jobs. Two weeks later, he was laid off from his job in Beijing, together with about 160 of his colleagues. It's an increasingly common scenario as artificial intelligence, supported by go»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel announced on Monday it had recovered the wreckage of the Altalena, an arms-smuggling boat whose sinking by the Israeli military just after the state’s founding in 1948 exposed divisions that persist today.The Altalena had set sail from France loaded with weapons packed for the Irg»»»

DOHA: Qatar Foundation will host the second edition of the QIYADA conference on September 25-26 under the theme 'Guided by Faith: Thriving in a Changing World', bringing together Muslim youth aged 17 to 24 from across Qatar alongside scholars, thought leaders, and inspirational figures at Multaqa (»»»

Tokyo, Aug. 24 (SANA) The Nikkei Stock Average fell 0.07% to 65,968 in morning trading Monday, paring losses as investors awaited Nvidia’s earnings and the Jackson Hole symposium.Selective buying in semiconductor equipment stocks offset selling in AI-related shares, with Tokyo Electron up 2.1%, whi»»»

Sharjah: The Pakistan Business Council Sharjah (PBCS) has paid tribute to Sharjah’s leadership for fostering a secure, diverse and business-friendly environment, while reaffirming its commitment to strengthening trade and business ties between Pakistani entrepreneurs and the UAE. The council hosted»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone activity over Lebanon’s Western Bekaa 24-08-2026 13:23 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli dron»»»

BAGHDAD: A senior Iraqi official pushed back a September 30 deadline for pro-Iran factions to hand over their weapons, without offering an explanation for the move or providing a new date. Iraq has come under pressure from the United States to rein in armed factions, particularly those close to Ira»»»

A newly obtained media plan reveals that Viktor Orbán’s government paid more than HUF 313 million for a campaign placing the Hungarian prime minister’s seven-point criticism of the European Union in newspapers across Europe in 2021. Hungarian taxpayers paid more than HUF 313 million for a governmen»»»

The UAE's media community mourned the loss of one of its pioneers in journalism, media, thought, and literature, Obaid Humaid Al Mazrouei, founder and editor-in-chief of the Emirati newspaper "Al Fajr." He died this morning, Monday, after a distinguished career spanning more than five decades. With»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports explosion carried out by Israeli occupation forces in the town of Taybe 24-08-2026 13:25»»»

Russia has launched a new wave of alleged attacks targeting arms manufacturers in Europe, including Bulgaria, as part of a campaign that Western intelligence believes is designed to test NATO's response without triggering the alliance's collective-defense clause, The Daily Telegraph reported, citin»»»

All branches of the State Center for Registration of Vehicles and Drivers, Unaa, will be closed on August 31 due to Independence Day. From September 1, the regional branches will resume normal operations. However, four offices in Bishkek will temporarily remain closed due to events related to the S»»»

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein announced plans Monday to raise $1.77 billion by selling 280 million shares in its long-awaited IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. File photo by Hannibal Hanschke/EPA Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein announced plans Monday to raise $1.77 billion i»»»

European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on August 24 for official celebrations marking Ukraine’s Independence Day as Russia pushes on with its four-year-old invasion of the country. Among the guests is new UK prime minister Andy Burnham, his first overseas trip since taking of»»»

Ukraine on Monday hosts a meeting of its key European backers to press for air-defence supplies and more pressure on Moscow, with Russian attacks killing more civilians than at any time since the first months of the invasion. The meeting of the Coalition of the Willing will be jointly chaired by th»»»

August 24 marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, and it also marks four and a half years of conflict with Russia. As European leaders meet in Kyiv, the Coalition of the Willing is set to chair a meeting with Volodymr Zelensky to discuss ways to bolster support for Ukraine, which is f»»»

New Delhi: More than a dozen flights from Delhi Airport are rerouted as heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed Delhi-NCR on Monday, while airlines issued advisories urging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport, according to multiple reports. Taking to social media platf»»»

Aircraft and ships are now in place around Novaya Zemlya, apparently preparing to monitor test launches of Russia's nuclear-powered cruise missile, which is believed to leave a radioactive trail during flight. Russia's two Il-976 SKIP command and telemetry aircraft have arrived at Rogachevo air bas»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari Diar signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), aimed at strengthening joint collaboration on sports and community initiatives, in support of greater sports participation and to encourage members of the community to adopt a healthy, active lifestyle. The »»»

Kyrgyz writer Sultan Raev has received the international Golden Pen Award for his novelThe Flood (Topon). The international Golden Pen Award is presented annually for outstanding works published in Russian. The prestigious international literary award is presented by a literary community in Moscow »»»

In a massive overnight operation, Israeli occupation forces swept across the West Bank, storming homes, searching neighborhoods, and detaining dozens of Palestinian residents in what appears to be one of the most extensive coordinated raids in recent weeks. The military campaign, which unfolded lat»»»

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk on Sunday, August 23, 2026, said global investors have renewed their confidence in Egypt’s economic trajectory, with investment risk assessments falling to their lowest level since 2014. “Our economy has started to improve, while the private sector is growing and acc»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov said the presidential election was already decided and questioned police oversight of voting machines on Monday. “Now every voting machine, none of which has been certified, will be handled by a police officer, not a uniformed one but one of those with screwdrivers,” Bori»»»

From emails and text messages to learning platforms, games and social media networks, seemingly ordinary links can become gateways to stolen passwords, files and digital identities. A laptop, tablet or smartphone is no longer merely a tool a student uses to complete schoolwork or attend virtual cla»»»

Abu Dhabi: An Indian expat family in the UAE is mourning the loss of their 17-year-old daughter who died in a car crash that also critically injured their 20-year-old son and his friend. The family of Nabanipa Sinha, who recently completed her grade 12 and was set to join university, has been shatt»»»

Damascus, Aug. 24 (SANA) The price of 21-karat gold in Syria rose by 200 SYP on Monday, according to a bulletin issued by General Authority for Precious Metals Management, as global gold prices climbed to their highest level in more than three months. A gram of 21-karat gold was priced at 17,000 Sy»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a written message from HE Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, pertaining to bilateral relations and ways to support and enhance them. The message was handed over by the Prime Minister and Minister o»»»

ABU DHABI: Russia topped the overall standings as the seventh edition of the IMMAF Youth World Championships concluded on Sunday at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. Ukraine finished second, with Tajikistan taking third. The UAE National Team also celebrated its best-ever performance at the Youth World »»»

WESTFIELD: Michael La Sasso wrote one of the most remarkable stories in LIV Golf history on Sunday, closing with a 5-under 65 to win LIV Golf Indianapolis 2026 at 18-under. The championship is his first professional victory, and at just 22 years old, the HyFlyers GC rookie became the youngest winne»»»

Russian forces liberated the village of Pershe Travnya in the Sumy Region and the settlement of Kucherov Yar in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Russia's Battlegroup Vostok has liberated the vilage of Dolinka in the Zaporozhye Region, the Russian Defense Ministry sa»»»

Diesel prices in Bulgaria are likely to continue rising next week as a global shortage of the fuel puts additional pressure on prices, according to Dimitar Hadzhidimitrov of the Association of Fuel Traders, Producers, Importers and Transporters. Hadzhidimitrov said several factors are contributing »»»

“The spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Iran, Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, stated that ‘claims by U.S. officials regarding the possibility of oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz are mostly media hype, and the capabilities of the IRGC cannot be limite»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has maintained a strong position in global digital development, scoring 98.4 out of 100 in the 2026 edition of the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) ICT Development Index (IDI). In a statement by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), the achievement reflects »»»

Kyrgyzstan’s financial sector ended the first half of 2026 with a profit of 22,637.6 billion soms. The sector’s gross revenue totaled 116,734.8 billion soms, while expenses amounted to 94,318.4 billion soms. The National Statistical Committee reported. According to its data, 302 companies turned ou»»»

U.S. special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack went further on the defensive on Sunday, responding to criticism of his assessment of ongoing negotiations between Israel and Lebanon over Israeli withdrawal and the disarmament of Hezbollah. He had said "there are two people missing »»»

Two young men were killed in an overnight strike on Kfar Remman, the National News Agency said Monday. Hussein Shakaroun and Ahmad Roumani, both 17 years old, were targeted by an Israeli drone while riding their motorbikes. Israeli strikes and shelling had targeted overnight into Monday Nabatieh al»»»

Helsinki: Finland announced on Monday that it would host an EU leaders summit on the Arctic, which has been at the centre of rising tensions, in the northern city of Rovaniemi in September. Claims by US President Donald Trump that the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland should become American »»»

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched its first fully automated, paperless personal loan journey, supported by an integration with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR). The new journey transforms FAB’s traditionally manual personal loan application process into an end-to-en»»»

Dubai: Six months after the US-Iran war rattled Gulf airspace, the region's aviation sector is bouncing back — but not evenly, and not without cost. Top aviation analysts Gulf News spoke with say passenger numbers are recovering faster than expected, airport projects remain on track, and confidence»»»

POLITICS In an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), political scientist Lyubomir Stefanov commented on the upcoming presidential elections, saying it was concerning that only three candidates had been announced several weeks before the start of the campaign. He said the opposition par»»»

Russia’s response to Ukrainian strikes on commercial infrastructure is being felt in Kiev every day and will continue to be felt, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “The main thing here, of course, is to recall the president’s words: ‘You yourselves opened Pandora’s box, so now face»»»

Dubai: Power banks catching fire on planes have made headlines. But what about the laptop sitting on your tray table? A passenger’s laptop caught fire aboard an American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas last week, filling part of the cabin with smoke and leaving a passenger with burn injuries»»»

New Delhi: India's top security official arrived in Beijing on Monday for talks on the countries' disputed Himalayan border, ahead of a BRICS summit next month that New Delhi hopes President Xi Jinping will attend. India's foreign ministry said that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will meet Ch»»»

Tokyo: Japan has begun the rollout of the first oncolytic virus drug specifically intended to treat esophageal cancer, following its approval for use. The drug relies on modified viruses that target cancer cells, where they multiply and destroy them while preserving the healthy tissues surrounding »»»

A Turkish sailor who survived a drone attack on one cargo ship was killed when the vessel that rescued him was struck as well, near Russia’s Black Sea coast. Ukraine has been escalating long-range strikes against Russian ports and civilian logistics. According to multiple Turkish news reports on Sa»»»