Doha: Brazil powered past Mexico in an impressive all-around display yesterday as France, India, Pakistan and Bulgaria also won in straight sets on Day 2 of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Doha, Qatar, extending the run of sweeps to 10 matches. Brazil backed up that headlin»»»

Doha: Qatar won 20 medals, including four gold, two silver and 14 bronze, at the West Asian Table Tennis Championships in Amman, Jordan. Abdulaziz Nasser Abdullah, Mohammed Abdulwahab and Abdullah Abdulwahab, Ahmed Al-Qarni and Rawad Al-Nasser, and the under-19 men’s team secured Qatar’s gold medal»»»

Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF – Hashd Shaabi) Chief Faleh Al-Fayyad said Thursday that Iraq is entering a new phase of political and security stability following the withdrawal of US forces, stressing that the issue of weapons regulation must be addressed without military action. “The dep»»»

Tickets for events of the VI World Nomad Games, which will take place from September 1 to 6, can be purchased online, while offline ticket sales will begin on August 27. To purchase an e-ticket, visit the official website of the National Electronic Ticketing System nebs.gov.kg, register, select an »»»

ReshUCube-4, a nanosatellite under development at Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology together with the Keldysh Research Center, will put advanced green propellant technology through its paces in space. Launch is planned for late 2027, project leader Dmitry Zuev tells Sput»»»

On Aug. 21, 2020, actor Lori Loughlin was sentenced to two months in federal prison and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, received five months for taking part in a college admissions scam. 1 of 8 | Lori Loughlin (L) and husband Mossimo Giannulli exit the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Cour»»»

Doha, Qatar: Gabriel Pereira’s first-half strike gave Al Rayyan a winning start as the Qatar Stars League season got underway, with the former champions edging debutants Lusail SC 1-0 at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium yesterday. Qatar SC and Al Wakrah shared a 2-2 draw in the first match on the opening day »»»

A small plane slammed into a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter at an airport near Carlisle, killing the plane's pilot and injuring two state troopers in a violent collision that is now under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Newly-released video shows the moment t»»»

Film Master media Distribution LLC, a major force in independent theatrical film distribution, is bringing the magical animated adventure LUMIVIA to cinemas across the Middle East from 20 August 2026. From its Dubai base, Film Master LLC has grown into a powerhouse in the region’s theatrical distri»»»

A national commemoration of the 149th anniversary of the three-day Battle of Shipka will begin on Friday evening with a concert by the ensemble of the Bulgarian Armed Forces in Gabrovo, said the regional administration, which organizes the anniversary events. In a specially designated area, visitor»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the procedure for applying the conditional VAT assessment regime to imported goods. The changes were made to Resolution No. 93 of February 22, 2022, as part of a law aimed at reducing the tax burden on individuals and businesses. The rules also cla»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Eight people have been arrested in connection with a failed attempt to carry out an attack on a defense enterprise in the Moscow Region using 15 FPV drones, as part of a plan orchestrated by Ukraine, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday. In June 2026, the FSB»»»

Hungary is set to endure its hottest day of the week on Friday, with temperatures potentially reaching 38°C, while severe thunderstorms and torrential rain could hit several parts of the country. According to HungaroMet, temperatures will climb to between 31°C and 38°C during the hottest hours of F»»»

Dubai: More than eight in ten homes scheduled for completion in Dubai this year have already been sold, with villas recording a 95% absorption rate and several residential areas reaching 100%, according to a new market analysis from fäm Properties. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf»»»

Dubai: Around 70% of tenants at Dubai’s well-known Toyota building on Sheikh Zayed Road have already moved out, according to the building management, which said residents were not asked to vacate and were leaving following the disruption to electricity supply. Get updated faster and for FREE: Downl»»»

Doha: The price of gold in the Qatari market increased by 2.75% during the current week to reach $4497.89 per ounce today, according to data issued by Qatar National Bank (QNB). The data showed that the price of gold rose from $4377.3042 per ounce recorded on Sunday. It also indicated that other pr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells southern Lebanese town of Maifadoun in Nabatieh district: Al-Manar reporter 21-08-2026 09:29 AM Latest News Urgent»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Index closed this week down 3.38 percent, losing 338.27 points to reach 9,682 points compared with last week’s close. The decline was driven by negative performances across all sectors, led by the telecommunications sector, which fell by around 4.61 percent, fol»»»

Singapore, Aug. 21 (SANA) Oil prices edged lower Friday but remained on track for a second consecutive weekly gain as the U.S.-Iran war continued to disrupt Middle East supplies, Reuters reported. Brent crude futures fell 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $93.55 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WT»»»

On the celebration of the founding of the state, we commemorate the recognition that a country's future is shaped not only by its leaders but also by strong, lasting institutions, the President of the Republic said in his ceremonial address on Thursday evening. Speaking at length about public media»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Israeli occupation forces kill Palestinian Fathi Khazem Abu Raad after storming his home in Jenin 21-08-2026 09:12 AM Latest New»»»

MIAMI (AP): The family of a Miami restaurateur say they are “devastated and heartbroken” after he and six others were killed by a safari helicopter crash in a remote part of northern Kenya. A helicopter crashed Wednesday morning while flying from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area in S»»»

Dubai: DP World has moved 500,000 twenty-foot equivalent units across the GCC by road and rail since March, giving businesses additional ways to move goods through the region during disruption to shipping routes. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThe»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) yesterday reported a comprehensive overview of Qatar’s monetary and institutional developments, highlighting key achievements that strengthened the financial sector’s overall resilience and inclusiveness. In its 2025 Annual Report, the central bank reported that f»»»

Cairo: Their Excellencies Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade H E Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh and Egyptian Minister of Finance H E Ahmed Kouchouk said relations between their country and the Qatar have opened new horizons for bilateral cooperation, paving the way for long-term investments»»»