Israeli settlers attack crews restoring water and electricity to besieged Qusra homes; 4 workers detained
QUSRA, West Bank: Israeli settlers attacked municipal crews attempting to restore water and electricity to three besieged Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra on Saturday, while Israeli forces detained four workers, according to the village’s mayor, Abdul Azim Wadi. The crews were di»»»
Death toll from Indonesia earthquake rises to 40
JAKARTA: The death toll from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the coast of Flores Island in eastern Indonesia has risen to at least 40, with 50 injured, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate coastal areas out of fear of tsunamis. A second earthquake, measuring 6.9 magnitude, was also»»»
UK’s Burnham laments death of academic Arday as a “tragedy on so many levels“
LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Saturday the death of an academic — who was the University of Cambridge’s youngest ever Black professor but who resigned after accusations of plagiarism — was a tragedy that needed reflection. “It’s a tragedy on so many levels, but particularly »»»
UAE temperature crosses 50°C as rain forecast for four days
Abu Dhabi: Temperatures in the UAE climbed above 50°C on Saturday, with Sweihan in Al Ain recording 50.2°C at 2.30pm, the highest temperature registered across the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. The extreme heat comes just before a shift towards more unsettled conditions,»»»
Former Colombian president says Golan is Syrian territory
Bogotá, Aug. 15 (SANA) Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Saturday that Colombians consider the occupied Syrian Golan to be Syrian territory, not Israeli territory. Petro said on X that Colombians, like most of the international community, consider the Golan to be Syrian territory rather»»»
Riyadh Air lands in Pakistan with daily Islamabad flights and Lahore next
Islamabad: Riyadh Air has begun operations in Pakistan with the launch of a daily service between Riyadh and Islamabad, marking the Saudi carrier’s latest international expansion and adding a new direct link between the two capitals. The inaugural flight, RX-660, arrived at Islamabad International »»»
QFA urges AFC for transparency in positions, statements issued on behalf of member national associations
Doha: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has called upon the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to consistently apply the principles of transparency and consultation in a manner that preserves its credibility and strengthens trust among its members. QFA also emphasized the importance of adhering »»»
Lebanese Health Ministry: Israeli strikes on Saturday have resulted in 11 martyrs and wounded 19 others - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Russian Forces Hit Ukrainian Military Warehouses at Port of Odessa – MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian forces have struck Ukrainian military supply warehouses at the port of Odessa (also known as Odesa), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "During the day, strike drones hit warehouses containing military equipment intended for the Ukrainian armed forces at t»»»
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei: An agreement has been reached on a navigation route map between Iran and Oman - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Danube drought: Central European countries urged to act together as energy systems come under pressure - analysis
The record-low water levels of the Danube are no longer simply an environmental or agricultural concern. A new regional analysis warns that the drought is putting energy security under growing pressure across Central and Eastern Europe – and highlights the need for countries along the river to tack»»»
Watch: Scientific mission suddenly halted after another team lost a diver at sea
Sharjah: A scientific research mission at sea was brought to an abrupt halt after a diver from another team went missing, prompting researchers and crew members to suspend their work and prepare to join an emergency search-and-rescue operation. The incident is documented in the second part of Echo »»»
Andy Burnham urges ‘reflection’ after death of Cambridge professor
Cambridge: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for "reflection" Saturday after the death of Cambridge academic Jason Arday as his family denounced what they called years of harassment amid accusations of plagiarism. Arday, 41, was found dead Friday, just over a week after he quit as a Cambridge U»»»
Netanyahu calls UK ‘Islamic Republic of Britain’ amid tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the UK as the “Islamic Republic of Britain,” as the country’s new Labour government weighs taking measures against Israel.Speaking on an Israeli Army Radio podcast on Friday, Netanyahu criticized the British media’s coverage of Israel, while c»»»
Health Ministry in Gaza warns of oxygen depletion in hospitals
Gaza: The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has warned of an unprecedented health crisis resulting from the complete depletion of the operational capacity of the remaining oxygen generation plants in the Strip. This is due to the blockade and severe restrictions imposed by the Israel»»»
Hezbollah: Israeli Occupation’s Continued Attacks on Lebanon Will Be Met With an Appropriate Response - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Star Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina faces Malawi’s prolific Chawinga sisters in WAFCON final
JOHANNESBURG: Prolific sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have been instrumental in transforming Malawi from no-hopers to giant killers to finalists at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Malawian Scorchers scored 12 goals en route to the title decider against Cameroon on Sunday »»»
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan agree on further steps for land exchange - | 24.KG
A meeting of the joint working commission of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on organizational and technical issues of the land exchange was held in Kadamdzhai, Batken region. The Ministry of Labor reported. The parties discussed the practical implementation of previously reached agreements, including ci»»»
Music, dance, selfies and fireworks as Taliban mark five years in power
Kabul: Dancing to loud patriotic music and taking selfies, supporters of the Taliban rallied in central Kabul on Saturday to celebrate the government's five years in power. Hundreds of Afghans gathered just metres from the former embassy of the United States, whose drawdown of troops resulted in th»»»
Putin to Discuss Deeper Cooperation With Myanmar President on August 18 - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss deepening bilateral cooperation and international agenda issues with Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing on August 18, with documents expected to be signed, the Kremlin said on Saturday. "The leaders will discuss prospects for deepening Ru»»»
Exhausted health workers in Congo struggle to keep up as Ebola outpaces contact tracing
NIZI, Congo: Every day, community health worker Gédéon Banga Ngbape and his team fan out across communities in eastern Congo looking for people who may have crossed paths with the country’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history. The workers investigate dozens of alerts, search for those exposed»»»
QFA urges AFC for transparency in positions, statements issued on behalf of member national associations
DOHA: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has called upon the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to consistently apply the principles of transparency and consultation in a manner that preserves its credibility and strengthens trust among its members. QFA also emphasized the importance of adhering »»»
'India is my heartbeat': UAE's Indian expats share dreams for motherland on 80th Independence Day
Dubai: As India marks its 80th Independence Day, its large and vibrant diaspora in the UAE has come together to reflect on what their mother land means to them from thousands of miles away from home. From a poet who calls India "a feeling of motherhood" to a doctor who dreams of a nation that blend»»»
Ukraine attacks Russia’s Samara industrial site as Kyiv ramps up long-range strikes
KYIV: A large-scale Ukrainian attack struck industrial infrastructure in Russia’s southwestern Samara region Saturday, a Russian official said. Ivan Noskov, head of the region’s capital, Samara, said air defense forces had repelled a “massive” missile attack, with “localized damage” to the city’s i»»»
5 injured, 1 critically, in shooting at Virginia State University - UPI.com
Five people were shot at Virginia State University Saturday morning. One person is in critical condition. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Five people were injured by multiple shooters at Virginia State University in Ettrick, Va., early Saturday morning. Police respond»»»
Chadian President Déby pardons jailed main rival and 8 opposition leaders
Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby on Friday pardoned the jailed ex-prime minister and leader of Chad’s main opposition party Succès Masra, along with eight other party leaders. Masra had been serving a 20-year sentence, convicted of hate speech, xenophobia and inciting a massacre, in what Human »»»
Liverpool’s Como double-header a key test before new season, says Iraola
LONDON: Liverpool’s double-header against Serie A side Como on Sunday will be a good test ahead of the new Premier League season, manager Andoni Iraola said on Saturday. Liverpool, who lost pre-season fixtures against Leeds United and AS Monaco, will face Como twice on Sunday, with one match to be»»»
Australian state to start gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack
SYDNEY: Australia’s most populous state will start a gun buyback scheme in November, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Saturday, launching a reform promised after last year’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach. A father-and-son duo are accused of opening fire on a Jewish celebration in New South Wales»»»
France approves assisted dying law but rejects social media ban for under-15s
France’s Constitutional Court has upheld Emmanuel Macron’s landmark assisted dying law, while striking down a ban on social media for children under 15. The Council said the social media measure disproportionately infringed on children’s freedoms, prompting the government to work on a revised bill.»»»
Residential plots under price pressure in two cities
Poland’s land market is accelerating as falling supply and rising demand push prices higher, especially for building plots. Nationwide supply has declined 13%, while demand has increased 7%. For building plots specifically, demand is up 21% and supply is down 11%. Warsaw and Kraków stand apart as p»»»
Indonesia earthquake kills at least 38 as rescue operation continues
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores region, killing at least 38 people and injuring six, while rescuers search through collapsed buildings for survivors. Aftershocks, power outages and widespread destruction are hampering rescue efforts, highlighting the persistent sei»»»
Tax on fuel as part of CPN package set to be suspended
Poland is temporarily cutting VAT on gasoline and diesel to 8% from August 17 to 31 under the revived Ceny Paliwa Niżej fuel-price package. Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka said supplies will remain secure and there are no plans to release strategic reserves. Maximum prices from Monday are set at PLN »»»
Hungary overhauls tourism: Minister Kapitány announces three major appointments
Hungary is overhauling the senior leadership of several key organisations within the Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) group, with changes announced at Visit Hungary, the Kisfaludy Tourism Support Management Company and the organisation overseeing Hungary’s participation in EXPO 2027. The changes were»»»
Hormuz tensions: What UAE residents need to know tonight
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remained elevated today, with Iran declaring it alone will control the strategic waterway and the UAE condemning an attack on a vessel linked to state oil company ADNOC. The US-Iran conflict has already disrupted some UAE flights to Bahrain and Kuwait, with airl»»»
Hezbollah: It is time for the Lebanese authorities to recognize that relying on US guarantees and mediation is a futile gamble - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Ukraine attacks Russian air base and rocket plant in Samara region
Ukraine struck industrial infrastructure in Russia's Samara region on Saturday, local authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack, saying a rocket plant and air base were hit. A large-scale Ukrainian attack struck industrial infrastructure in Russia’s sout»»»
14,542 held for residency, labor, border violations
RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 14,542 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation. A total of 7,216 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 3,843 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,483 for labor-related issue»»»
New Hajj accommodation rules focus on readiness, safety, service quality
RIYADH: The Ministry of Tourism has approved updates to regulations governing Hajj season accommodation, licensing and classification standards, and violations applicable to facilities hosting pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah. The updates are intended to improve facilities’ readiness, enhance service»»»
Earthquake rocks Spain’s tourist jewel Granada
MADRID: Spain’s cherished tourist hotspot of Granada was in shock on Saturday after a rare 5.0-magnitude earthquake woke residents in the middle of the night and damaged buildings in the southern city. The tremor took place shortly after 1:00 am (2300 GMT Friday) with its epicenter in the town of A»»»
UK-based Afghan writer pleads for country’s ‘abandoned’ women
LONDON: Afghanistan’s women are “fighting alone” against discrimination by the Taliban authorities and feel abandoned by the world, Afghan journalist Zahra Joya told AFP. “I lost everything in my country five years ago,” she said in an interview in London. The founder in 2020 of Rukhshana Media — a»»»
Dh1,500 for restaurants, up to Dh50,000 for malls: UAE music fees explained
Abu Dhabi: Restaurants, cafés, hotels, gyms, shopping centres and other businesses in the UAE will face annual licensing fees for the public use of protected music from December, under a new framework issued by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. The fees are set out in the ministry’s new Collecti»»»
Hezbollah: The latest, brazen statement by the US ambassador regarding the resistance’s weapons confirms Washington’s bias in favor of “Israel” at the expense of Lebanon’s sovereignty - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Saudi Arabia honors Nepali man who defended mosque against attackers
JEDDAH: When a video of a disabled Muslim man defending a mosque in Nepal began circulating on social media, he could hardly have imagined that his moment of courage would eventually take him to Makkah to perform Umrah. The story dates back to late January, when a widely circulated video showed a M»»»
Russia Requests Clarification From US, Turkiye Over Plans to Supply Weapons to Ukraine
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry has requested clarification from the United States and Turkiye over information released by the US Congress regarding plans to supply weapons to Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday. "The Russian Foreign Minis»»»
Hezbollah: Lebanese authorities must halt the humiliating path of direct negotiations and seek ways to end Israeli aggression while reviewing their policies to safeguard Lebanon’s sovereignty rather than continuing on a course that underscores their inability to protect the country and its people - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Hezbollah in a statement: The Israeli enemy’s escalation, targeting civilians and expanding the areas under attack, reflects Netanyahu’s determination to intensify the war in order to bolster his political standing - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Buraidah carnival highlights Qassim’s rich date diversity, drives trade
BURAIDAH: The Buraidah International Dates Carnival has more than 100 date varieties on display, reflecting the richness and quality of Qassim region’s agricultural production while attracting farmers, traders and shoppers and driving strong commercial activity. The carnival also promotes rare date»»»
Five falcons from four European countries sold at Riyadh auction
RIYADH: Five falcons were sold for a total of SR348,000 ($93,000) on the sixth night of this year’s International Falcon Breeders Auction, organized by the National Center for Falcons in Malham, north of Riyadh. The auction, which brings together leading falcon breeding farms from around the world,»»»
Bangladesh seeks Omani partnership to develop AI, biotech sectors
DHAKA: Bangladesh is in talks with Oman to deepen cooperation in research and advanced technology, including artificial intelligence and biotech, as Dhaka seeks partners to help expand its strategic industries. With more than 40,000 graduates from science, technology, engineering and mathematics ev»»»
Oil spill from wrecked tanker affects 12km of Oman coast
Oil pollution is affecting about 12 kilometers of coastline near Oman’s Ras Madraka, while Masirah Island, a major wildlife sanctuary remains unaffected, state news agency ONA said on Saturday. The agency said efforts to tackle a spill from a leaking tanker have made progress. Oil bega»»»