MOSCOW: Russia’s defense ministry on Sunday said it was gearing up for large-scale attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a tit-for-tat response to strikes by Kyiv. “Russian forces have begun preparations for massive strikes against facilities in Ukraine’s energy sector in response to the on»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces have liberated the settlement of Velikiy Prikol and the village of Sadky in Ukraine's Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "Units of the Sever battlegroup liberated the settlements of Velikiy Prikol and Sadky in the Sumy region as a result of d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Over 75 preachers have completed an intensive three-day training course on Friday sermon jurisprudence and preaching skills, as the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs continues efforts to enhance the performance of preachers and strengthen the role of the mosque pulpit in addressing»»»

EU gas storage is now at one of the lowest seasonal levels on record, with the shortfall feeding a “winter panic” among traders amid the Iran war and Brussels’s continued push to phase out Russian energy, according to The Guardian. EU gas stocks are at around 64% as of Friday, far below the 80% ave»»»

Seoul: North Korea's defence minister has been dismissed as part of a reshuffle of the country's military leadership, state media reported Sunday. The "structural reorganization plans" were decided during a meeting on Saturday led by Kim Jong Un, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. No Kwang»»»

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, issued a forceful message on Sunday declaring that the “criminal rulers” of the United States and the Zionist regime are adversaries not merely of Iran, but of the entire global Muslim community. Marking the occasion of Unity W»»»

The death toll from the catastrophic floods and landslides in Nepal has continued to rise, while hundreds remain missing on the Tibetan side of the border. Chinese authorities say 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries are unaccounted for, including one Hungarian. One Hungarian listed among missin»»»

Cairo: Egyptian archaeologists excavating Sector A west of the Bubasteion necropolis in Saqqara have discovered an Old Kingdom tomb belonging to a high-ranking official named Sekhentyu-Ptah, along with a complex network of interconnected burial shafts. According to a statement from Egyptian Tourism»»»

Restrictions on the permissible draft of vessels along the entire Bulgarian stretch of the Danube remain in place despite the reported rise in the river’s water level, the Executive Agency for Exploration and Maintenance of the Danube River said. According to the agency’s data, the largest increase»»»

Riyadh: Yemeni political researcher Saleh Al-Baidani says the Houthis' use of claims about a siege and unpaid salaries is an attempt to mask the group's agenda with Iran behind humanitarian slogans. Al-Baidani, who has authored two books on the Yemeni crisis, believes that Yemenis living in areas u»»»

Washington, USA: The Columbia Police Department in South Carolina announced that one of its officers was killed and another was injured, along with the death of a suspect, during an exchange of gunfire that took place on Saturday near a park in the city. Columbia Police Chief William Holbrook said »»»

Abu Dhabi: The fifth round of auctions at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 set a record today, with an "Ultra White Pure Gyr Garmousha" falcon chick sold for Dh1.5 million, making it the most expensive falcon sold in the current edition's auctions. Bred by»»»

President Iliana Iotova attended the closing ceremony on Saturday of the 24th edition of the National Summer Student Games “Summer University” in Kiten, organized by the National Representation of Student Councils, the President’s Press Secretariat said on Sunday. Iotova called on students to take »»»

Tashkent: On the sidelines of the International Media Forum in Tashkent, The Peninsula had an opportunity to speak with Kathleen Gobel , Director of Cultural Cooperation at International Evolve of Germany and one of the speakers on the second day of the forum. She discussed her book on the 99 Beaut»»»

2021, the United States completed its evacuation mission at the international airport in Afghanistan, officially bringing an end to the longest war in U.S. history. 1 of 7 | Evacuee children wait for the next flight after being manifested at Hamid Karzai International Airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has reaffirmed the UAE’s support for Palestinians, stressing that the country will remain a place of security and stability for Palestinian families while continuing to back their cause. Writing on X on Sunday, Gargash highlighte»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two contracts worth Dh1.161 billion to develop Al Meydan Street, a major road project designed to improve traffic flow and connectivity across several key areas of the emirate. The project will create a strategic supporting corridor for»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE, through the UAE Aid Agency, has sent an aircraft carrying urgent relief aid, consisting of 83 tonnes of food supplies and various shelter and humanitarian essentials, to the friendly Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. The aid will support those affected by the floods and land»»»

As Icelanders head to the polls on Saturday to vote in a referendum on whether the country should resume talks with the EU over membership, FRANCE 24 speaks to Eiríkur Bergmann, Professor of Politics at Bifröst University, for more insight into the vote.»»»

DUBAI: A British activist was detained by armed Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on Saturday before being handed over to Israeli police on Saturday. The activist, identified by Israeli media as Finn Joughin, was in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir in Masafer Yatta as part of a “pro»»»

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has undergone profound institutional transformation over the past quarter-century, as the organization marks its 25th anniversary this year. From a mechanism for building cross-border trust within the “Shanghai Five” format to one of the most influential »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar advanced to the final of the 11th Asian Men’s U19 Handball Championship in Jordan after defeating Republic of Korea 32-28 in the semi-final in Amman, Jordan yesterday. The victory came after Qatar secured qualification for the 2027 U19 World Handball Championship by reaching the »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘Israel Hayom’, citing sources in the Israeli military, reports growing concerns that some members of the Israeli government may be seeking»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Duhail and Al Arabi shared the points after an entertaining 1-1 draw, while Al Shahania claimed their first win of the new Qatar Stars League season with a 3-2 victory over Al Sailiya yesterday. Tuta fired Al Duhail into the lead in the 52nd minute after a gripping first half that s»»»

Doha, Qatar: Iran completed an unbeaten campaign by defeating France 3-1 (25-18, 25-15, 22-25, 25-12) to win their first FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship title in Doha yesterday. Iran dominated the opening two sets, with setter Akam Ebrahimnezhad effectively distributing the ball among »»»

KOROR: Pacific island leaders will tackle transnational drug crime as they meet in Palau from Monday for a summit where tensions between Taiwan and China risk overshadowing regional priorities like climate change. Palau, this year’s host of the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum, is among three member»»»

QUEDLINBURG: As a far-right regional election victory looms in an ex-communist eastern German state, many migrants are readying to pack their bags, fearful of the AfD party’s threatened “deportation and remigration offensive.” A week from now, the anti-immigration, Islamophobic and Russia-friendly »»»

GENEVA: A number of people were hit by gunfire near a rave in northern Switzerland overnight, local police said Sunday. The incident in Aarau, north of Zurich, left “multiple victims” and prompted a “large-scale” police response, officers said on X, without elaborating. Swiss newspaper Blick report»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) recently participated in the fifth edition of the ‘Arab-Brazilian Economic Forum’ in São Paulo, Brazil. The event convened government officials, private sector representatives, and prominent business leaders from across Arab nations and Brazil to explore new avenues »»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled lower on Friday and were also down for the week as traders evaluated indications regarding the US Federal Reserve’s inflation-fighting policy and rumours of a possible agreement on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures settled at $89.31 a barrel,»»»

Geneva: A number of people were hit by gunfire near a rave in northern Switzerland overnight, local police said Sunday. The incident in Aarau, north of Zurich, left "multiple victims" and prompted a "large-scale" police response, officers said on X, without elaborating. Swiss newspaper Blick report»»»

Geneva: One person was killed and five others were wounded, some of them seriously, in a shooting at a rave party in northern Switzerland, local police said on Sunday. "The search for the perpetrators, whose identities are currently unknown, is under way," they said on X, adding that the motives an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Strong domestic demand and expanding investment opportunities propelled Qatar’s overall residential sales activity up 1.8 percent in the first half of 2026, showcasing the sector’s underlying resilience amid broader regional strains. According to its recent market overview by real esta»»»

Geneva: A number of people were hit by gunfire near a rave in northern Switzerland overnight, local police said Sunday. The incident in Aarau, north of Zurich, left "multiple victims" and prompted a "large-scale" police response, officers said on X, without elaborating. Swiss newspaper Blick report»»»

At least 750 people have died and more than 3,000 remain missing after devastating floods struck Nepal and Tibet near the Chinese border, local authorities said Sunday. Rescue efforts are entering a fifth day, with heavy overnight rain and rising river waters hampering operations to reach hydropowe»»»

Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan is seeking to bring its centuries-old Islamic scientific and cultural heritage into contemporary global discourse through artificial intelligence, digital storytelling and stronger international media partnerships, speakers told an international media forum in Tashk»»»

The first phase of a temporary bottom sill at Paks has been completed in just 17 days, using 43,000 cubic metres of rock, according to Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The project was designed to help secure sufficient cooling water for the nuclear power plant amid exceptionally low Danube water levels»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei: Muslims have played key roles throughout history, and we are witnessing with our own eyes the prospect of their vi»»»

Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Speakers stressed that technology should complement rather than displace human expertise, particularly in journalism. Journalism must adapt to artificial intelligence and an increasingly complex digital information environment without surrendering its fundamental commitment to»»»

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, which opened at ADNEC Abu Dhabi and runs until September 6 under the theme “Our Heritage, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman), one of the centres affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, has participated in awareness and recreational activities for children as part of Qatar’s National Back-to-School Campaign and the “Connect with Your Childre»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Malaysian community in Qatar participated in the weekly walkathon orgnasied on Friday at Doha Festival City as one of activities to celebrate and promote Malaysia’s 69th National Day which falls on August 31, 2026. The event was coordinated by the Malaysian Association in Qatar (MA»»»

Doha, Qatar: Two decades of great pizza, memorable moments and countless shared meals, Papa Johns Qatar is celebrating its 20th anniversary with something special. To mark this important milestone, Papa Johns Qatar is introducing its all-new Pan Pizza, bringing a bold and indulgent take on a belove»»»

Doha, Qatar: President of Pre-University Education (PUE) at Qatar Foundation (QF), Abeer Al Khalifa affirmed that PUE schools and education centers are fully ready for the 2026-2027 academic year. She told QNA that preparations for the new academic year were carried out through an integrated instit»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s proposed legislation regulating real estate tokenisation and the trading of real estate tokens could open new avenues for property investment, improve market flexibility and attract a wider range of investors, according to Abdulrahman Al Najjar, CEO of Kate Real Estate. Comment»»»

Two major airlines plan to offer 103,000 seats on flights from Germany to Bulgaria's Black Sea coast during next summer's season, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said in Sozopol. The announcement comes after a significant decline in German visitors this summer, which the minister attributed largely »»»

Irish MEP Barry Andrews’ active lobbying in the European Parliament to sanction illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, as well as his humanitarian work, have made him a vocal player in the centrist European party Renew. On Tuesday (28 July), he spoke to EUobserver about his pragmatic, t»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s non-banking financial services (NBFS) sector plays a pivotal role in driving financial inclusion, yet micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) continue to face structural hurdles in accessing tailored capital. As macroeconomic pressures and inflation reshape the local mark»»»

Egypt’s economic engagement with Africa is undergoing a profound transformation, moving beyond traditional trade and political coordination toward strategic development partnerships anchored in infrastructure diplomacy. The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project in Tanzania epitomizes this shift. The $2»»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Institute (DFI) celebrates another major milestone with eight Institute-supported films selected for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, reaffirming its commitment to championing independent filmmakers and bringing distinctive voices from the Arab world and beyond to»»»