LONDON: Israel’s military on Tuesday said an unidentified object that triggered air raid sirens in a village near the Lebanese border over the weekend was likely a balloon, not a drone. The object set off sirens on Saturday night in Arab Al-Aramshe, in the Western Galilee, Israeli media reported. A»»»

Donald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has sparked fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the upcoming midterm elections put pressure on his administration. His approach to the Ukraine war has also drawn controversy, with »»»

Thelyson Orelien was accused of using AI to write his French-language novel A top-selling Haitian-Canadian writer who was accused of using AI to write his breakthrough debut novel denied the allegations Tuesday in his first detailed response to the scandal, while acknowleding past plagiarism "mista»»»

Number of offending companies drops from 1,037 in 2024 to 679 in 2025 Dubai: The number of private-sector companies in the UAE found to have engaged in fake Emiratisation fell by 34.5 per cent in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, w»»»

Execution scheduled for Florida man who waived appeals after killing cellmate A Florida prisoner who claimed he killed his cellmate so he could be moved to death row is set to be executed on Tuesday, nearly 18 years after the fatal attack. James Robertson, 63, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder »»»

Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad al-Hajjar on Tuesday commended the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces (ISF), praising "the efforts of the officers and members at the Dahr al-Baydar checkpoint, whose vigilance, professionalism, and dedication enabled them to intercept »»»

BRAZZAVILLE: The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen above 9,000, government data showed on Tuesday, as responders struggle to slow transmission in multiple hotspots. The latest situation report from Congo’s public health institute put the number of cases a»»»

The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee and the Bulgarian Lawyers for Human Rights (BLHR) foundation Tuesday called on the prosecution service to investigate whether the recent drone strikes on merchant ships in the Black Sea constitute war crimes. According to the two organizations, the Bulgarian authori»»»

AMMAN — Jordan’s economy is expected to grow by 3.1 per cent in 2027, accelerating from a projected 2.7% this year, as the country navigates regional instability and disruptions to global energy and trade markets, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).In its World Economic Outlook repo»»»

KABUL: For years, Afghans have faced barriers to travel — closed embassies, limited visas, and a shrinking list of countries that they could visit. Saudi Arabia’s recent change to Umrah entry rules has opened a door that many thought was shut. For pilgrims, it is a spiritual journey made simpler. F»»»

She claims she fell down Supreme Court steps after confrontation with Gandhi’s security Dubai: A pregnant journalist has accused Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi of grabbing her hand and pulling her during a protest march near the Supreme Court in New Delhi, alleging that his security personne»»»

Romania recorded 32.9 completed homes/1,000 inhabitants during the analyzed decade. This compares with 33.6 in Germany, 34.4 in Slovakia and 31.5 in Czechia. Residential construction intensity was considerably higher in markets such as Poland, with 55.2 homes/1,000 inhabitants, France (52.8), Finla»»»

Bulgarian border police rescued the crew of the drone-damaged Chelsea-3 in a dangerous overnight operation in extremely rough seas, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev said. The border police vessel 514, Burgas, and its nine-member crew carried out the rescue despite sea conditions exceeding Sea Sta»»»

KYIV: Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv in which five missiles hit civilian infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday in a post on X. Zelensky characterized the barrage on the capital as “particularly vile,” and emph»»»

At the same time, the Romanian leu has reached a new record low, crossing the threshold of 5.35 lei per euro, after President Nicușor Dan presented a fourth consecutive nomination for the position of prime minister. Despite having the highest interest rates in the European Union, at 6.5%, the count»»»

Hungary’s parliament has approved a grand child protection bill, including measures addressing children left in hospitals and access to harmful sexual content. Prime Minister Péter Magyar branded the opposition parties’ votes against the legislation a “disgrace”, while Mi Hazánk called on President»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Vows to Fulfill Housing Pledge Despite Sacrifices, Announces Up to $14,000 in Aid 13-10-2026 13:20 PM Head of Hezbollah's Executi»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that the framework agreement is not "ideal" but it has saved what remains of Lebanon and limited the Israeli aggression. "The people of the South are exhausted and only want to live in peace," he said. "We made the decision to save what remains of Lebanon and we c»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli airstrike on Al-Slouqi Valley 13-10-2026 14:09 PM Latest News Urgent News Israel»»»

Hezbollah announced on Tuesday an aid program for Lebanese who lost their homes in the war with Israel, with benefits capped at $14,000 per household, despite U.S. and Lebanese sanctions on the militant group. The announcement also comes despite U.S. sanctions on Iran, which backs Hezbollah with we»»»

By Mohamad Hammoud Riyadh marched in expecting surrender within weeks. Eleven years later, Ansarullah is striking the Saudi capital, threatening its economic ambitions, and forcing the kingdom to confront the limits of its power. How the War Began When the Arab Spring reached Yemen in 2011, it ende»»»

A Diwali sweets request backfires as TVs and fridges arrive on COD An Instagram influencer from Madurai in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has appealed to pranksters to stop sending unwanted cash-on-delivery (COD) orders to his home after an online request for Diwali sweets led to a wave of»»»

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he does not believe that China and Russia are helping Iran, adding that they have "too much to lose." Trump has faced pressure over reports that Chinese and Russian entities have supplied Iran with intelligence for attacks on »»»

She built a family, developed a desert retreat, found a home she cannot imagine leaving Dubai: Ask Katrin Berndt’s three sons where they come from, and their answer is simple, Abu Dhabi. For their German mother, that answer says more about home than any address ever could. Berndt has arrived in the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani emphasized that investing in human capital is the foundation of national progress, as they are both the goal and the means of development. In his speech today at the opening of the Shura Council's second ordinary session of the second legisla»»»

Romania’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded 212 transactions in the first nine months of 2026, down slightly from 215 deals in the same period last year, according to an analysis by EY. Despite the 1% decline in transaction volume, the estimated value of the market increased by 33% to »»»

  Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila announced a new political-military alliance with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Monday, despite being sentenced to death in absentia for alleged complicity with the group. The move comes as debate grows over constitutional changes ahead of President Felix»»»

Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum brings together 1,000 leaders in Dubai Dubai: Artificial intelligence (AI), economic uncertainty, and the need to build more sustainable, people-centred cities were among the key issues highlighted by global leaders at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, w»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev met with Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday to discuss drone attacks on two commercial vessels near Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, saying that although the drones’ origin had not been conclusively established, the outcome»»»

France faces fresh nationwide demonstrations on Tuesday as students, unions and opposition groups rally over poor school conditions, including teacher shortages and dilapidated buildings. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has joined protesters outside a blockaded high school near Paris, boosting the »»»

Bulgaria is facing a security crisis and Parliament should hold an emergency sitting later Tuesday to hear the Prime Minister, the foreign and defence ministers, and the civilian and military intelligence services, Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Yordan Ivanov said at a briefing in Parliament. Ivanov s»»»

Manila: A Philippine impeachment court on Tuesday granted prosecutors' request to drop two charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, including an alleged assassination threat against the president, leaving accusations of unexplained wealth the sole remaining count against her. Prosecutors, who l»»»

By Staff, Agencies A new UN report Global poverty has risen for the first time since 2010, with 1.2 billion people facing acute deprivation. The study, released on Monday by the UN Development Program [UNDP] and the University of Oxford, found that the number of people living in acute poverty has i»»»

The IMF has raised its 2026 global growth forecast slightly to 3.1%, citing the resilience of advanced economies despite rising energy prices caused by the Iran war. But it warned that poorer countries that are not benefiting from the AI boom remain particularly vulnerable to energy shocks, economi»»»

The drone attack on commercial vessels and the unexpected arrival in Bulgaria of Iva Mihaylova, a woman of dual citizenship of Bulgaria and North Macedonia, who is on trial in North Macedonia over a fatal road accident, dominate the news media on Tuesday. DRONE ATTACK IN THE BLACK SEA All media out»»»

Global poverty has risen for the first time since 2010, with 1.2 billion people facing acute deprivation, according to a new UN report. The study, released on Monday by the UN Development Program (UNDP) and the University of Oxford, found that the number of people living in acute poverty has increa»»»

By Staff, Agencies The Islamic Revolution Guards [IRG] Navy confirmed that commercial vessels and oil tankers cooperating with US forces in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf will face a decisive response, describing the US military as “terrorist” and “plundering.” In a statement on Monday, the IRG »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the inauguration of the second ordinary session of the second legislative term, corresponding to the 55th annual session of the Shura Council, held this morning at Tamim bin Hamad Hall at the Council's headquarters. The inauguratio»»»

Global leaders explore AI's potential to drive economic growth and reshape work Dubai: Artificial intelligence (AI), economic uncertainty, and the need to build more sustainable, people-centred cities were among the key issues highlighted by global leaders at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Foru»»»

AI could boost economic growth but its long-term impact on jobs remains uncertain Dubai: Artificial intelligence (AI), economic uncertainty, and the need to build more sustainable, people-centred cities were among the key issues highlighted by global leaders at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Fo»»»

Seoul: For South Korea's gold medal-winning footballers, victory at the Asian Games came with a reward beyond sporting glory: exemption from mandatory military service. But the way some players celebrated that benefit has sparked a public backlash, prompting Seoul to reconsider a decades-old system»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Tuesday that it had thwarted an attempt by the Security Service of Ukraine to attack the Baltimor military airfield in Voronezh with drones. "The Federal Security Service of Russia thwarted a large‑scale sabotage and terrorist op»»»

The House speaker stood before Donald Trump during his first term at the White House and pointed a finger declaring that with this president, "All roads lead to Putin." The stark assessment years ago from Nancy Pelosi echoed anew after Trump's surprise announcement last week that he struck a deal w»»»

Bulgarian political figures called for a stronger response to repeated drone attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea, with Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova describing the strikes near the country’s territorial waters as unacceptable and several politicians urging immediate consultations with»»»

Russia said on Monday that European Union countries had bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022, despite sanctions over the war in Ukraine. The figure fuelled tensions as European officials criticised a US deal to import Russian diesel, while Stockholm called for the bloc to »»»

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, while warning of growing risks from rising debt, including borrowing related to artificial intelligence. The IMF says it expects the global economy to grow at a 3.1% pace this year. That's »»»

Court rules failure to use fingerprint scanner does not constitute absence or negligence Dubai: Dubai: A Saudi appeals court has upheld a ruling overturning salary deductions imposed on a visually impaired employee for failing to register his attendance through a fingerprint scanner, despite regula»»»

Maya Gupta documented her year-long quest online and reportedly won $10,000 for charity An Indian woman’s year-long mission to meet YouTube star MrBeast has culminated in a face-to-face meeting and a $10,000 reward to support her community work. Maya Gupta, from Surat in Gujarat, met the popular co»»»

Madrid: Manchester United coach Michael Carrick insisted yesterday his team can weather the storm after making their worst start to a season in 40 years. The Red Devils conceded a late goal to draw against 10-man Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday, leaving them with six points after six ga»»»

Wuhan: Filipina star Alexandra Eala suffered a shock 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 first-round defeat against 217th-ranked Chinese qualifier Shi Han at the Wuhan Open yesterday. Eala, the 13th seed, missed last week’s China Open in order to compete in the Asian Games in Japan, where she claimed a bronze medal for »»»