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29 August 2026
Business Tech 28-08-2026 | 16:56

Washington is expanding sanctions on Iran and its trading partners, but Beijing’s economic ties with Tehran could undermine the pressure campaign.

Middle East 28-08-2026 | 16:35

Tehran rejects reports that it was planning to target Donald Trump’s youngest son, as U.S. authorities investigate a video aired by Iranian state media that appears to threaten his life.

Lebanon 28-08-2026 | 15:37

Aerial photographs reveal bulldozers demolishing homes and buildings and trucks carrying away their contents, while displaced residents discover the fate of their properties from afar.

Business Tech 28-08-2026 | 13:09

As war, inflation, rising debt and uncertainty over the global financial system reshape markets, investors are looking beyond traditional safe havens and weighing which assets can best protect wealth against different types of shocks.

Middle East 28-08-2026 | 13:02

Araghchi says restoring diplomacy is possible if Washington recognizes that pressure does not work, as Tehran reaffirms its commitment to the memorandum of understanding.

Business Tech 28-08-2026 | 10:21

In an exclusive interview with Annahar, Marc Domenech, NVIDIA's Vice President for Enterprise in the META region and South Europe, says the scale of computing power the UAE is building is not the true measure of the success of its AI strategy — rather, it is what that infrastructure actually produces in terms of companies, innovations and economic opportunities.

Middle East 28-08-2026 | 10:17

A family disappeared overnight in Damascus’s Tadamon neighbourhood in August 2013. More than 13 years later, their relatives are still searching for answers.

US 28-08-2026 | 08:08
A pre-election Iranian missile attack could put Trump and Netanyahu on opposite sides of the retaliation question, exposing tensions in their alliance.
US 28-08-2026 | 07:38

Trump rules out talks with Iran, while Tehran warns of a “historic strike,” as oil disruptions push U.S. fuel prices higher and markets await the Fed chief’s speech.

Lebanon 27-08-2026 | 16:30

Israeli forces launch fresh strikes and expand ground operations across southern Lebanon as tensions escalate following reported Hezbollah drone launches.

Selected News

Lebanon 28-08-2026 | 14:05
Lebanon still records more births than deaths, but the widening demographic imbalance is raising questions about the country’s future.
Business Tech 28-08-2026 | 13:09

As war, inflation, rising debt and uncertainty over the global financial system reshape markets, investors are looking beyond traditional safe havens and weighing which assets can best protect wealth against different types of shocks.

Lifestyle 28-08-2026 | 12:14

After the Taliban’s return to power changed the course of her life, Kimia found in art a voice to express her reality and that of Afghan women.

World 28-08-2026 | 11:01

From Lebanon and Syria to Gaza, Latin America and beyond, families of the missing continue their decades-long search for answers, truth and the fate of those who disappeared.

Middle East 28-08-2026 | 10:53

More than 20 years after the US invasion, thousands of Iraqis remain missing or forcibly disappeared, while conflicting estimates and an incomplete national registry leave families waiting for answers.

Middle East 28-08-2026 | 10:39

Abducted in Baghdad in March 2020, journalist and researcher Tawfiq Al-Tamimi remains missing as his family waits for answers and Iraq’s draft law on enforced disappearance remains stalled.

Middle East 28-08-2026 | 16:35

Tehran rejects reports that it was planning to target Donald Trump’s youngest son, as U.S. authorities investigate a video aired by Iranian state media that appears to threaten his life.

Lebanon 28-08-2026 | 15:37

Aerial photographs reveal bulldozers demolishing homes and buildings and trucks carrying away their contents, while displaced residents discover the fate of their properties from afar.

Lebanon 28-08-2026 | 14:05
Lebanon still records more births than deaths, but the widening demographic imbalance is raising questions about the country’s future.
Middle East 28-08-2026 | 13:02

Araghchi says restoring diplomacy is possible if Washington recognizes that pressure does not work, as Tehran reaffirms its commitment to the memorandum of understanding.

Opinion

Opinion 28-08-2026 | 07:31

U.S. envoy’s remarks highlight Washington’s position on Hezbollah’s weapons and Israeli withdrawal.

Opinion 27-08-2026 | 16:19

Renewed regional diplomatic efforts seek to lower tensions between Washington and Tehran as both sides weigh a possible return to negotiations

Opinion 27-08-2026 | 11:47

Saudi Arabia’s new trilateral defense alliance with Pakistan and Turkey strengthens its military partnerships and regional position, but its real significance will depend on how the three countries respond to future conflicts involving Iran, India, and the wider Middle East.

Opinion 27-08-2026 | 11:27

Syria and Lebanon are pursuing separate tracks with Israel, as Beirut seeks to advance its interests without compromising coordination or security with Damascus.

Opinion 27-08-2026 | 07:57

As Iran’s influence dwindles, Lebanon enters a transitional phase marked by a power vacuum and a struggle among rising regional forces to fill it.

Lifestyle 28-08-2026 | 16:43
As fresh speculation about a third child resurfaces, Kylie Jenner reveals why she no longer feels the need to respond to every rumor about her personal life.
Lifestyle 28-08-2026 | 12:14

After the Taliban’s return to power changed the course of her life, Kimia found in art a voice to express her reality and that of Afghan women.

Culture 26-08-2026 | 13:45

Beyond the songs and the spotlight, Dolly Parton turned her father’s experience with illiteracy into a global mission to put books in children’s hands.

Culture 26-08-2026 | 12:39
From Jerusalem and olive trees to clay and cracked earth, Mansour turned Palestinian memory, identity and resilience into enduring images.
Culture 26-08-2026 | 09:36
A massive entertainment project inspired by Dragon Ball Z marks a new chapter in growing Franco-Saudi cultural ties and soft power.
Sport 26-08-2026 | 09:16
A new study has found chronic traumatic encephalopathy in nearly one-quarter of former NFL players whose brains were examined after death, highlighting the potential long-term consequences of repeated head trauma and renewing debate over player safety in American football.
Sport 24-08-2026 | 14:35
From betting giants to AI, fintech and sovereign investors, the business of football shirt sponsorship is undergoing a major transformation.
Sport 22-08-2026 | 10:31
Lebanese fighters continue to shine at the 2026 Junior Mixed Martial Arts World Championship, adding gold, silver and bronze medals to Lebanon’s tally.
Esport 17-08-2026 | 15:00
Team Falcons claim the Rocket League title after a dominant tournament run, with Saudi twins Yazid and Saleh Bakhshween making history and Sami “dralii” Hajji becoming the first player to win three Esports World Cup titles.
Sport 16-08-2026 | 10:30

The Argentine star missed a penalty, received a yellow card and assisted once as Inter Miami suffered their third consecutive defeat in MLS.