On Aug. 19, 2003, Sergio Vieira de Mello, the United Nations' representative to Iraq, was killed in a car-bomb attack on U.N. headquarters in Iraq. 1 of 3 | United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan (R) chats on July 29, 2002, with Sergio Vieira de Mello from Brazil, the new United Nations High C»»»

A group of “headscarf-wearing women and black men” got off a Hungarian-registered bus at a rest stop near the country’s western border. That was all it took for Virág Gulyás, a journalist and influencer for Mandiner, one of the Orbán regime’s flagship media outlets, to suggest that Péter Magyar had»»»

Washington: Thousands of Indians seeking US green cards could face wider scrutiny of their finances and use of public benefits under new immigration guidance taking effect on September 18. US Citizenship and Immigration Services said officers may consider housing assistance, food stamps, college fi»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed for a fourth ​straight day on Wednesday as investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on ‌whether the Strait of Hormuz is open to ships. Brent crude futures climbed 69 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $91.71 by 07:15 a.m. Saudi time, while US West Texas»»»

KOLKATA: At least nine people were killed and several others injured in a fire at a hotel in the Indian city of Kolkata on Wednesday, a senior fire department official said. “Nine people were killed, including a child, in the fire that broke out early on Wednesday,” Anuj Sharma, the fire services d»»»

JAKARTA: Indonesia has seized 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine hidden on a Tanzanian-flagged vessel in one of the country's biggest drug busts, with 10 crew members arrested, a senior narcotics official said. The National Narcotics Agency said in a statement late Tuesday it had received intelli»»»

President Joseph Aoun will head to Rome this week for talks focusing on future of the United Nations peacekeeping force in south Lebanon, whose mandate ends this year, a Lebanese official told AFP. The visit scheduled for Thursday comes after Italy and France said in June that they wanted to set up»»»

The Federation of Romania's Hospitality Employers (FPIOR), a member of IMM Romania, will soon unveil ten measures for the revitalisation of the HoReCa sector, including reduced Valid Added Tax (VAT) and holiday vouchers, Calin Cozma, executive chairman of FPIOR, said on Tuesday in a conference."We »»»

The League of Agricultural Producers' Associations of Romania (LAPAR) is calling on the authorities to ensure strict controls and full traceability of Ukrainian grain in transit, following reports in the public domain about the reactivation of solidarity corridors for agricultural products originat»»»

Romania's energy situation is under control as the available production facilities are operating at full capacity and contributing to compensating for the unavailability of reactor 2 of the Cernavoda nuclear-power plant, according to the Ministry of Energy .On Tuesday, at the headquarters of the Na»»»

Manufacturing is gaining ground in Romania's industrial and logistics market, with almost 28% of publicly announced leasing transactions in the first half of 2026 involving manufacturing space, nearly double last year's share and well above the usual 10-15% average, according to a report on the per»»»

The government took out the two graffiti areas from Baia de Fier from the list of closed mines, eliminating one of the juridical obstacles which prevented reopening the mine. The decision does not mean that extraction begins immediately, but allows the continuation of a project estimated at 200 mil»»»

Public spending on education, from pre-primary to upper secondary level, in the European Union accounted for 4.7% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023, unchanged from 2022, according to data published by Eurostat on Tuesday.Among EU member states, the highest level of public spending on educatio»»»

Romania could have a target in entering the euro zone in 2032 , said Dragos Pislaru, the provisional minister for Investments and European Projects. According to him, adopting the European currency depends on the fiscal-budget consolidation, on a coherent development plan and political stability. P»»»

The Ministry of Finance raised 30 million lei from banks on Tuesday, in addition to Monday's auction, when it borrowed 800 million lei from banks through a benchmark bond issue with a residual maturity of 47 months, at an average yield of 6.65% per year, according to data published by the National »»»

Acting Prime Minister and Liberal leader Ilie Bolojan said the Constitutional Court's decision on the amendments to the National Integrity Agency Law opens a debate about principles, stressing that legislation must not be used to remove a specific person from office or to strike at a political oppo»»»

On Tuesday, President Nicusor Dan issued an initial reaction regarding the Constitutional Court's ruling on the Integrity Law, emphasizing that the arguments in his challenge of unconstitutionality were very solid."Regarding yesterday's Constitutional Court ruling on the integrity law, I believe th»»»

Doha, Qatar: The QSE Index Committee has announced the results of its September 2026 quarterly review of QSE indices, with all changes taking effect on September 1, 2026. In a statement published on its website Wednesday, the Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) said there would be no changes to the constitu»»»

Montreal, Canada: Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada and the United States had made progress towards a trade deal but more work was needed, after President Donald Trump paused his latest punishing tariffs. "Substantial progress has been made, although there is important work still »»»

The situation in Kyrgyzstan’s fuel and lubricants market remains tense. Stocks of fuel purchased earlier at lower prices are running out, while oil traders are having to buy new batches at significantly higher prices, the Association of Oil Traders of Kyrgyzstan said. According to the Association, »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carry out a demolition using explosives in the town of Mansouri, southern Lebanon 19-08-2026 09:41 AM Latest News»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, will participate as Presenting Sponsor of the Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg: United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Special Edition in New York City, using the platform to strengthen relationships wi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Al Sadd, Al Gharafa and Al Shamal have been handed challenging starts to their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 campaigns after the League Stage draw was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, yesterday. The three Qatari clubs will face some of the leading teams in West Asia, with A»»»

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second five-year term with 61.4% of the vote, giving him a renewed mandate to pursue an investment-led economic programme centred on sharply expanding copper production after restructuring the country's debt. The Electoral Commission of Zambia declared»»»

Bulgarian industrial production posted a modest monthly increase in June, but the sector remained significantly weaker than a year earlier and lagged behind the broader European trend. Production rose by 0.4% from May, while on an annual basis it fell by 2.6%, according to the latest Eurostat data.»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a continued drive to strengthen national digital infrastructure and elevate institutional capabilities, National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) organised a specialised training workshop tailored specifically for the Policy Management Department. Conducted by the agency’s Cyber Securit»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs participated via video conference in the 18th meeting of the Committee of Specialists from Zakat Authorities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The meeting was held as part of efforts to streng»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has urged residents and businesses to assess their existing electrical systems before installing high-consumption appliances or adding new electrical loads. In a public awareness message, the corporation stressed the importance»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) will host a Book Chat with author Ruby Kapoor on Saturday, August 29, featuring her book Let’s Talk About Life, a handbook and journal focused on reflection, peace and positive thinking. The interactive session will include a conversation with Kapoor and gu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has received a new cash endowment worth QR300,000, donated by a benefactor under the directorate’s supervision. The endowment falls under the Endowment Fund for Righteousness and Piety, with the don»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Ali Abdollahi: Any assistance provided to the US military constitutes participatio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Social and Cultural Centre for the Blind (QSCCB) organised a lecture on psychological burnout, presented by Advisor to the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs (QSRSN), Dr. Tarek Al Aisawi, with the aim of raising awareness of the concept of burnout, its most pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: BilAraby, a Qatar Foundation initiative, has concluded its regional “BilAraby in…” series. Organised by local partners in Damascus, Amman, and Djerba, from August 4–9, 2026, the events featured speakers from Syria, Jordan, and Tunisia who shared ideas in Arabic deeply rooted in their p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced the launch of the seventh edition of the “Waqf and Photography” competition, organised under the Waqf Fund for Scientific and Cultural Development. The initiative continues the directo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The world will celebrate today the creativity of photographers on World Photography Day, observed annually on August 19. The occasion recognises photographers’ efforts and their role in highlighting humanitarian and social issues, portraying values of solidarity and coexistence, and us»»»

Localized heavy rains are expected in Issyk-Kul region on August 20, which could cause mudflows and flooding, emergency services warn. The threat of mudflows and floods remains in the mountainous and foothill areas of the region. Residents and tourists are advised to exercise caution, particularly »»»

Arab Finance: French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM plans to increase the number of vessels and shipping services operating through the Suez Canal as more of its fleet returns to the waterway, the SCA stated. Christine Cabau Woehrel, Executive Vice President of Assets and Operations at CMA CG»»»

Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s US Senate nomination has put the rising American left firmly in the spotlight ahead of November’s midterm elections. Its significance lies partly in his position on the progressive left of the Democratic Party and his alignment with »»»

Military vehicles line up at Camp Humphreys, the main U.S. base in Pyeongtaek, on Wednesday as the allies conduct the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield combined exercise. Seoul announced Wednesday the drills would be cut short following orders by U.S. President Donald Trump. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Aug. 1»»»

William Frances Silvia, 61, was executed by the state of Florida on Tuesday evening. Photo courtesy Florida Department of Corrections/Website Aug. 19 (UPI) -- The State of Florida on Tuesday executed a 61-year-old man for murdering his estranged wife during a September 2006 cookout, marking the 13t»»»

Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, will organise the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair from 13th to 18th September 2026 at the Ab»»»

Dubai: Two workers died and six others suffered severe breathing difficulties after being exposed to fumes inside a vegetable pickling tank at a factory in Egypt’s southern Minya governorate, local media reported. The accident occurred at a factory in Sheikh Alaa village when a female worker slippe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) is strengthening its commitment to employee well-being and operational safety through its internal Health and Safety Programme, aimed at promoting awareness, account ability and a proactive safety culture across its workforce. The programme, high lig»»»

Beijing, China: Gold prices edged higher in early Asian trading on Wednesday as US Treasury yields retreated from recent highs, while traders awaited the results of the latest Federal Reserve meeting. Spot gold was up 0.2% to $4,342.33 per ounce, after falling nearly 2% on Tuesday. Meanwhile, US go»»»

Singapore: Oil prices ticked higher in early trade on Wednesday, climbing for a fourth straight day on supply uncertainty. Brent crude futures climbed 26 cents, or 0.29%, to $91.28 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 37 cents to $85.31 a barrel. Both benchmarks had s»»»

Traffic in Bishkek will be temporarily restricted on August 22, 2026, due to the final rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena. The restrictions will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the following streets: Residents and visitors of Bishkek are asked to »»»

At least nine people were killed and several others injured in a fire at a hotel in the Indian city of Kolkata on Wednesday, a senior fire department official said. "Nine people were killed, including a child, in the fire that broke out early on Wednesday," Anuj Sharma, the fire services director o»»»

Dubai: Residents looking to buy their first home, manage rental payments or secure residency through property now have a wider set of options in Dubai, with industry executives pointing to the First-Time Home Buyer Programme, Flexi Rent and changes to property-linked residency as key measures affec»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Government Service Centers achieved a major performance milestone in July 2026, delivering a total of 42,227 services to citizens and residents, noted the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) on X platform, yesterday. The achievements, tracked and monitored by »»»

Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo may travel to Tashkent, media reports say. The possibility emerged following the draw in Kuala Lumpur, where Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor was drawn to play a home match against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr. The AFC Champions League Elite is the main club competitio»»»