Darlene Regis The Pinoy Popstar Qatar – Middle East Edition reached its grand finale on August 28, with Unica De Vera emerging as the new champion at a glittering ceremony held at the Majestic Hall of Holiday Villa Hotel. Produced by Gulf Events in partnership with DT ProduQtion and HeartBeat Music»»»

Rome: Roma pulled off a late turnaround to beat Atalanta 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday to maintain pole position in the top flight Italian football league (Serie A) along with Internazionale Milan who had also overcame Napoli earlier on Sunday 3-2 in an equally nailbiting thriller. Mario H»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Al Sadd thrashed Al Gharafa 4-1 for their third successive win in the Qatar Stars League at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Saturday. The unbeaten defending champions lead the table with 9 points points while The Cheetahs, suffering their second defeat, slid to ninth place»»»

Damascus, Sept. 5 (SANA) The 63rd Damascus International Fair concluded on Friday with preliminary economic output exceeding 150 billion Syrian pounds ($1 billion) and approximately 1.4 million visitors, signaling a significant recovery for Syria’s flagship trade event. The fair, held under the slo»»»

Trump deploys war chest in Texas Senate race, testing GOP stronghold status The political group associated with US President Donald Trump is spending $10 million on television and digital advertisements in the Texas Senate race, according to a Saturday filing with the Federal Election Commission. T»»»

Orban said the Ukrainian government had already drafted the legislation required under a June agreement on minority rights, but that the bills still need to pass through Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. "What we expect is the implementation of the minority agreement negotiated in June, whi»»»

Orban said the Ukrainian government had already drafted the legislation required under a June agreement on minority rights, but that the bills still need to pass through Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. "What we expect is the implementation of the minority agreement negotiated in June, whi»»»

Divisions within the United Nations Security Council over who should be the organisation’s new secretary-general risk prolonged deadlock and a void after current post-holder António Guterres’s term expires on 31 December. According to confidential documents seen by Al Majalla, the United States doe»»»

Astronomers used infrared imaging to cut through dust and reduce the effect of city light Abu Dhabi: Astronomers have photographed part of the Milky Way from the heart of Abu Dhabi, using infrared imaging and digital processing to reveal dense star fields despite the city’s light pollution. The Int»»»

Once so deeply unpopular he had to give up running for a second term in office, former French president François Hollande has slipped back into the conversation ahead of next year’s Elysée Palace race, hoping voters put off by squabbling candidates will come to see him as a safe – if unexciting – p»»»

BAGHDAD — Drivers formed long lines outside fuel stations in Baghdad on Saturday as gasoline supplies dropped in oil-rich Iraq due to import disruptions caused by the Middle East war.Despite being OPEC's second largest oil producer, Iraq imports oil derivatives because its refineries do not produce»»»

Hungary’s weather is about to change several times within just over a week. A cold front crossing the country on Saturday will bring a temporary drop in temperatures for Sunday, before summer heat quickly returns. From the middle of next week, however, a much more significant change could arrive, b»»»

Airport disruptions, long-haul suspensions and evolving UN diplomacy explained As Saturday draws to a close, the six-month-old US-Iran conflict shows no sign of easing, with fresh violence in Yemen, disputed reports of new strikes near Iran's Kharg Island, and a mounting diplomatic push at the Unit»»»

A botched administrative manoeuvre by the Turkish government publicly exposed a sensitive deal to supply US-origin heavy ammunition and cluster munitions to Ukraine, local daily Cumhuriyet reported on August 31. The transaction first came to light in early August when details were&nb»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s proposal for so-called “industrial cohesion” remains largely a political concept rather than a detailed policy mechanism, with no specific funding formula, eligibility rules or implementation plan presented so far. Speaking to the National Assembly, Radev argued that Bu»»»

The cost of living in Hungary remains a major source of anxiety even as inflation has fallen sharply and real wages are rising again. A new PwC Hungary survey suggests that many households still feel financially stretched, with a sizeable share struggling to build savings, cover unexpected setbacks»»»

In recent talks with Lebanon, Israel demanded information on the remains of Lebanese Jews kidnapped and assassinated during the country's civil war from 1975 to 1990 by groups linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah. For its part, Israel in the past two days released five civilians captured in southern Leb»»»

Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev are entering Bulgaria’s presidential race as a team built around two different political profiles: an economist and former caretaker prime minister on one side, and a career police officer on the other. Their candidacies were officially announced on September 1 in Go»»»

The Pentagon has subjected roughly 50 members of the U.S. military’s Joint Staff to polygraph examinations as part of a sweeping and historically unprecedented investigation into leaks to journalists including disclosures about dwindling U.S. munitions stockpiles during the ongoing war against Iran»»»

Delayed immunisation campaigns blamed as measles spreads among vulnerable kids Dhaka: Bangladesh's deadliest measles outbreak in decades is nearing the grim milestone of 1,000 child deaths, as a devastating epidemic sweeps through the country and crowded hospital wards fill with struggling babies. »»»

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are travelling to Moscow and Kyiv this weekend with what US President Donald Trump says is a new proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Despite Trump's promises to resolve the conflict, Washington's efforts to broker a peace have so far come to nothing. US»»»

Israeli airstrikes and artillery barrages across southern and eastern Lebanon killed at least three civilians and wounded 23 others on Friday, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, in the latest violation of a fragile ceasefire that has failed to halt hostilities since November 2024. The strikes »»»

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to meet Putin in Moscow and Zelensky in Kyiv Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday he is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a plan to end more than four years of war in Ukraine. The move marks Washington's lates»»»

Paris, France: Paris Saint-Germain's slow start to the French season continued on Friday as the reigning European champions went in front only to lose 2-1 at home to Monaco, who are top of Ligue 1. Captain Marquinhos gave PSG the lead just past the half-hour mark at the Parc des Princes, where Luis»»»

The Israeli government's forced displacement of the entire populations of three West Bank refugee camps in January 2025 could amount to crimes against humanity, a UN report warned Friday. More than 33,000 Palestinians forced out of the Jenin, Nur Shams and Tulkarm camps have not been permitted to r»»»

US President downplays the six-month conflict despite US deaths and heavy fighting Washington: President Donald Trump on Friday said the conflict in Iran is “small potatoes” as he defended Vice President JD Vance for asserting that months of on-and-off attacks in the Middle East are not a “war.” As»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s First Lady, Aigul Japarova, visited the Universe of Nomads ethno-village in Kyrchyn. She shared photos and her impressions on social media. Aigul Japarova viewed the work of artisans and commended the craftspeople who are preserving traditional handicrafts while creating new pieces. «I»»»

Zagreb: International Zagreb Airport on Friday welcomed the first direct flight from China to Croatia, launching a new route between Beijing and Zagreb via Bucharest, Romania. The new route, operated by Air China, will run three times a week. The aircraft received a ceremonial welcome on arrival, i»»»

Kinshasa: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its partners on Friday launched an updated 180-day multisectoral response plan to intensify efforts against the ongoing Ebola outbreak, with funding needs estimated at 1.3 billion U.S. dollars. With support from the World Health Organization »»»

Share: A satellite image shows damage at the Ali al-Taher ridge near Nabatiah, Lebanon, March 8, 2026. © 2026 Planet Labs PBC via Reuters Israel has seized the strategically placed Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters, Defence Minister Israel Katz said Friday. The Iran-ali»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said that the success of the Qatar Armed Forces in intercepting Iranian missiles and drones “does not diminish the gravity of these attacks, nor does it absolve »»»

Israel has seized the strategically placed Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters, Defence Minister Israel Katz said Friday. The Iran-aligned Shiite group did not confirm losing the highland, which sits around 10 kilometres from the border with Israel and was pummelled »»»

The opposition party We Continue the Change (PP) has called for the resignation of Health Minister Katya Ivkova, marking the first resignation demand against a minister in Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s cabinet. The demand was issued in a social media post signed by PP and former Prime Minister Nikol»»»

Georgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy (FdI) party throws a major party Friday to mark her record as the longest-serving prime minister in Italy's post-war history. Meloni has been PM for 1,413 days, beating billionaire media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi's record.  Giorgia Meloni on Friday celebr»»»

Prime Minister Péter Magyar says Hungary will continue granting temporary protection to men of military service age fleeing the Russia-Ukraine war, despite a recent EU decision to end such protection. Hungary will continue offering protection Hungary will continue to grant temporary protection to m»»»

DUBLIN - Serbian Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic said on Friday Serbia remained firmly committed to EU membership but that the credibility of the enlargement policy depended on the principle of merit and a clear link between implemented reforms and progress in the accession proces»»»

The world’s elderly population has overtaken the number of young children for the first time in human history, according to a new US Census Bureau report. Europe, already the world’s oldest region, is at the forefront of the trend. People aged 65 and over accounted for 10.5% of the global populatio»»»

The Bulgarian government is seeking to resolve the long-running dispute over Sunny Beach by transferring the resort's infrastructure to the municipality and the Water and Sewerage Company, Regional Minister Ivan Shishkov said. Shishkov argued that the current situation surrounding Sunny Beach AD ha»»»

CrimeNigeriaNigeria: Suspected oil thieves dead after inhaling fumesMark Hallam with AFP, AP, ReutersA Nigerian environmental group says that at least 37 people died trying to siphon crude oil off a ship illegally. Police acknowledged a fatal incident but gave fewer details, saying investigations c»»»

The former assets of international companies that either exited the country or were nationalised in Russia after the full-scale military invasion of Ukraine struggle to grow, despite being picked up at massive discounts by new owners, a study by The Bell shows. As closely followed by IntelliNews, a»»»

Quick-thinking child and grandmother contained blaze before it spread, officials say Ajman: Ajman Civil Defence has honored a nine-year-old boy for his quick thinking and courage after he helped prevent a house fire from spreading. The General Directorate of Civil Defence in Ajman recognized Rashid»»»

Which hospitals have the most infections? We can finally check it ourselves. The website disclosing institutional nosocomial infections and epidemics was launched on Thursday evening and is now accessible from the website of the National Centre for Public Health and Pharmacy (NNGYK), the body said.»»»

Hungary Airlines is reshaping its cargo fleet, with one Airbus A330 set to leave the airline’s operation while a Boeing 777 freighter has joined its rapidly expanding network. The carrier is also preparing to launch live-animal and temperature-sensitive cargo services later this year. Airbus A330 t»»»

BusinessAfricaHow can African retailers compete with Shein and Temu?Antonio CascaisShein and Temu are expanding across Africa with low prices and vast product ranges. Businesses and unions warn the growth could come at a cost for local jobs. https://p.dw.com/p/5LQR9Shein and Temu have gained a sign»»»

From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»

France on Friday allocated more than €1 billion in aid to support farmers recovering from droughts after a brutal, record-breaking summer. The allocation includes €520 million for rapid payments to ‌help farmers deal with weather damage and a €235 million recovery ​fund to buy seeds, plants an»»»

Children pay tribute to ‘superhero’ dad as family carries his conservation mission forward Twenty years after the sudden death of Steve Irwin stunned millions around the world, his daughter Bindi has remembered the man behind the exuberant Crocodile Hunter persona simply as her family’s “superhero”»»»

From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»

Diesel hit a new record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs»»»

Hormuz remains subdued as US tightens pressure on Iran; UAE flights face disruption The US-Iran conflict remained tense on Friday, with Washington keeping military, economic and covert options open against Tehran while maritime security risks around the Strait of Hormuz remained severe. South Korea»»»