On August 9, 1945, a notorious Japanese army unit executed dozens of civilian prisoners in the city of Hailar, on the day the Soviet Union launched an offensive against the Imperial Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo. To mark Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day), the Russian authorities published histo»»»

Nearly half of the world’s estimated 934 million farmers suffer unintentional pesticide poisoning each year, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Frontiers in Public Health. The study, conducted by researchers from the Pesticide Action Network (PAN), analyzed 214 publications fro»»»

Russia and Bangladesh have “a flagship cooperation” on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Bangladesh, which is due to be put into operation before the end of November. Bangladeshi Ambassador to Russia Nazrul Islam told Sputnik on the sidelines of the 2026 EEF in Vladivostok. “And we are a»»»

Bulgarian Customs Agency Director Nikolay Shushkov visited the agency's Territorial Directorate in Plovdiv Thursday, where he introduced Alexander Dimitrov as its new acting director, the Customs Agency said. Dimitrov, who has more than 26 years of experience in customs administration, began his ca»»»

DOHA: Hamad International Airport Customs has foiled an attempt to smuggle hashish and shabu (crystal meth), the General Authority of Customs said. The narcotics -- 1.5kg of hashishand 370g of shabu -- were discovered concealed inside a passenger’s bag during a customs inspection. The seizure is pa»»»

Partnership will give Ajman Bank customers access to tailored Takaful solutions Ajman: Sukoon Takaful and Ajman Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand access to Sharia-compliant Takaful solutions for the bank’s customers. The strategic partnership will combine Ajman Bank’s banking»»»

COKA - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Thursday he had received information that the body of late Republika Srpska Army General Ratko Mladic had been taken over and that it was due to arrive in Serbia late in the afternoon. "According to the information I have received, the body has been»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) stressed the need to adhere to the code of ethics of employees in public schools, emphasizing the prohibition of any form of punishment towards students. The Ministry said in a circular released by the School and Student Affairs De»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a verbal message from President of the Republic of Uzbekistan HE Shavkat Mirziyoyev, pertaining to bilateral relations between the two countries and regional and international developments of joint interest. »»»

New A350 seats offer full-height privacy screens, wireless charging and 4K entertainment Dubai: Emirates has unveiled what it says is the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat with a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat, bringing a new level of personal space t»»»

Tunis, Sep.3 (TAP) - The extreme heatwaves that have recently hit Tunisia have caused difficulties for the poultry industry, due mainly to disruptions to the electricity and water supplies, leading to the death of a significant number of poultry and...»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli light attack drone drops stun grenade towards Al-Mansouri: Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon 03-09-2026 15:16 PM Latest Ne»»»

Belgian PM reveals what happened to an unusual chocolate gift made for Narendra Modi It was supposed to be a distinctly Belgian gift with a deeply Indian connection: a replica of New Delhi’s India Gate crafted entirely from some of Belgium’s finest chocolate. There was just one problem. It didn’t s»»»

Damascus, Sept. 3 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received copies of credentials from the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Uzbekistan during separate meetings in Damascus. Saudi Ambassador Ghazi al-Anzi presented al-Shaibani with a copy of his credentials as the Kingd»»»

An opinion by Diana Răducanu, Senior Manager, Forensics, ​EY România One practical consequence of this reluctance is that patterns of organizational culture, together with governance and internal control deficiencies, may remain insufficiently analysed during typical due diligence. The lack of spec»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Occupation Steps Up West Bank Raids, Arrests 21 Palestinians 03-09-2026 15:28 PM Israeli occupation forces detain a Palestinian man»»»

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Thursday that "the safe return of any released Lebanese citizen to their homeland constitutes a significant step towards resolving this file," after Israel released Lebanese captive Malek Ghazi. "I extend my gratitude to the U.S. administration, and especially to (U.»»»

The national team of Kyrgyzstan claimed its second victory at kok-boru tournament at the 6th World Nomad Games in Issyk-Kul region. Today, in a Group A second-round match, the Kyrgyz team defeated the national team of Uzbekistan 16–11. Nurzhan Melisbekov scored the most goals for Kyrgyzstan—three. »»»

BusinessGermanyIs Germany's economic slump finally over?Arthur SullivanDespite a slew of negative headlines, the German economy has posted its best figures in years. There are reasons for optimism but structural issues remain. https://p.dw.com/p/5KhUtThere are signs that Germany's economy may have »»»

Dubai’s popular outdoor weekend market returns for its 15th anniversary season Dubai: The Ripe Market is getting ready to welcome visitors back to Dubai Police Academy Park in Umm Suqeim this October, as the popular outdoor market marks 15 years of supporting local farmers, makers, communities, and»»»

Suppliers must pull fake and unsafe goods fast or authorities can step in Dubai: Suppliers in the UAE could have just 24 hours to remove counterfeit, adulterated or otherwise unsafe goods from sale once they are officially notified, under new Executive Regulations governing the country’s Anti-Comme»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carry out demolition operation in Kfar Tibnit in Nabatieh district: Al-Manar reporter 03-09-2026 15:17 PM Latest »»»

An additional campaign to legalize vehicles with foreign number plates has completed in Kyrgyzstan. The campaign ran until September 1, 2026. As a result, 5,531 vehicles were legalized and registered. Of these, 48 were cars that had been converted from right-hand drive to left-hand drive. The major»»»

Klodiana Spahiu, a lawmaker from Durrës and current Deputy Speaker of Albania’s Parliament, is set to replace Evis Sala as Minister of Health. Sala announced her departure from the post a day earlier, thanking Prime Minister Edi Rama and saying she would return to her academic career. Her resignati»»»

24,346-TEU vessel underscores port’s ability to handle ultra-large container vessels Dubai: Khorfakkan Port has received MSC MARIELLA, an ultra-large container vessel capable of carrying 24,346 twenty-foot equivalent units, putting the Sharjah port’s ability to handle some of the biggest ships oper»»»

Publicus polling shows Péter Magyar’s lead over Viktor Orbán on suitability for the premiership narrowing, although the Tisza leader remains significantly ahead Support for Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party increased slightly in August while backing for the Tisza Party fell, according to a new poll by »»»

Climate change in Kyrgyzstan will hit hardest those with the least ability to protect themselves from its consequences. The country’s National Adaptation Plan specifically identifies women, children and young people, older people, people with disabilities and low-income families as vulnerable group»»»

The Asia-Pacific is the world's growth engine, and Russia's Far East is its gateway, says Abdullah Khan, Director of the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies. "For Pakistan this is not distant geopolitics—it is the eastern end of the same Eurasian map we are trying to connect throug»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs HE Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed, met on Thursday, virtually, with Minister of Economy and Industry of the Syrian Arab Republic, HE Mohammad Nedal Alchaar. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation relations between the two countries i»»»

Police say a personal dispute led to the crime, with the suspect admitting to the killings Sharjah: Sharjah Police have arrested a Kazakh national suspected of killing two sisters of the same nationality, solving the case within a short period following an intensive investigation involving forensic»»»

Iran has warned the United States that it would respond forcefully to any Israeli offensive on the Ali al-Taher mountainous ridge in southern ​Lebanon where Iranian military personnel are holed up alongside Hezbollah fighters, three officials briefed on the message told Reuters. A foreign official »»»

Ecuadorian musician Leo Rojas performed in Kyrchyn Gorge as part of the cultural program of the VI World Nomad Games. The artist, known for his virtuoso pan flute performances, became an official ambassador of the World Nomad Games this year. Organizers noted that his music, which combines natural »»»

Abu Dhabi Police and Civil Defence teams are at the scene Abu Dhabi: A fire broke out on Thursday evening at a warehouse in the Al Mirfa Industrial Area, with teams from Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority responding to the scene, authorities said. In a statement posted on it»»»

New Greater Noida hypermarket to anchor nationwide expansion in $2.36tn retail market New Delhi: In a major move for India's retail landscape, French hypermarket titan Carrefour has officially arrived in New Delhi, joining forces with Dubai-based lifestyle powerhouse Apparel Group to open a sprawli»»»

Brings together international fighter roster, high-production live event experiences The Vault Fight League (VFL) has officially launched, bringing together an international roster of fighters, high-production live event experiences, and an ambition to build a combat-sports brand that extends well »»»

Sambo competitions were held today at Gazprom Sports and Recreation Complex as part of the VI World Nomad Games. Forty-two athletes from 20 countries participated. Winners and runners-up: Up to 64 kilograms: 1st place — Denis Yakovlev (Russia); 2nd place — Urunlie (China); 3rd place — Zhandos Beish»»»

Firefighters dug through tonnes of rubbish after a bystander alerted the truck driver A garbage truck had already picked up its first load of the morning and compacted the rubbish inside. Then someone walking nearby heard screaming. The passer-by flagged down the driver of the Recology truck in San»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Customs Administration at Hamad International Airport has foiled an attempt to smuggle hashish and shabu (crystal meth) into the country by an arriving passenger. In a social media post, the General Customs Authority said the contraband was discovered during an inspection of the pa»»»

Israel on Thursday released Lebanese captive Malek Ghazi, who was handed over to the Lebanese Army through the Red Cross. Israel will also release four more Lebanese captives and return them to Lebanon as a diplomatic “gesture” to the government in Beirut amid ongoing negotiations between the two s»»»

KIKINDA - No one would have ever thought anyone would be glorifying Nazism after 1945 the way the Croats are doing it and, in that, Croatia is unique in the world, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic noted on Thursday. Vucic said this during a visit to the Artis 1973 plant in Rusko selo near Kikinda»»»

The transaction has been structured in such a way as to satisfy the requirements for significant risk transfer (SRT) under the European Union’s Capital Requirements Regulation. The closing of this second deal with the support of The Fidelis Partnership enables UniCredit Bank S.A. to enhance its cap»»»

Activists from Greenpeace Bulgaria spread out a huge banner in the Black Sea waters off Burgas with the message "GAS IS A SCAM". Greenpeace’s ship Arctic Sunrise also took part in the action, Greenpeace Bulgaria Communications and Digital Engagement head Gabriela Garlanova said. The campaign of the»»»

DOHA: Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, HE Chaudhry Salik Hussain, affirmed that Islamabad and Doha are looking to build a sustainable strategic partnership in labor and human resource development. He noted that the two countries' u»»»

Climate change is already beginning to directly affect the health of Kyrgyzstan’s population, and by 2035 the burden on the healthcare system could increase significantly. These risks are outlined in the country’s National Adaptation Plan. According to World Bank estimates, the incidence of waterbo»»»

Damascus, Sept. 3 (SANA) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received Brazil’s ambassador to Syria, Eduardo Barbosa, in Damascus, the Foreign Ministry said. During the meeting, Barbosa presented al-Shaibani with a copy of his credentials as ambassador of the Federal Republic of Brazil »»»

The contract for the upcoming three-year renovation of the Liberty Memorial in Mount Shipka should be terminated because the contractor does not have the capacity to do the job, MP Angel Yanchev of Vazrazhdane said to reporters in the parliamentary corridors on Thursday. The contractor, Building Co»»»

President Iliana Iotova called for an analysis of the occupations most at risk from the development of artificial intelligence (AI) so that Bulgaria can prepare for its impact on the labour market, the President's Press Secretariat said on Thursday. Iotova discussed the opportunities and challenges»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a verbal message from HE Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, concerning bilateral relations and regional and international developments of mutual interest. The message was conveyed by Her Excellency Saida Mir»»»

The approval lays the groundwork for the company’s ambitions in the UAE Alaan, the Middle East's largest and most comprehensive spend management platform for businesses, has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for its Stored Value Facilities (SVF) and Retail Paym»»»