Arab News 6m

Six years after Beirut port blast, victims’ families say ‘wound has not healed’

BEIRUT: Families of victims of the Beirut port explosion gathered on Tuesday demanding answers and accountability on the sixth anniversary of the catastrophe, in a country long plagued by official impunity. “Until now, we haven’t gotten justice. There has been no accountability and nobody has been »»»

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Gulf News 11m

Beyond the sun: Meet the rain-chasers tracking the UAE’s summer storms

A convoy with its eyes on the sky. The midday heat over Manama is heavy enough to shimmer off the tarmac. But along one stretch of road, cars are pulling in one after another, and nobody is looking at the mountains for the view. They are watching the cloud bases. These are the UAE’s rain chasers, a»»»

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Business-review 13m

Ponderas Academic Hospital invests EUR 1.7 million in a hybrid angiography and cardiovascular surgery suite

Ponderas Academic Hospital is introducing a hybrid operating room (OR), dedicated to the examination, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions, as part of an ongoing expansion of its medical infrastructure. The new operating room, built following an investment of EUR 1.7 million, makes »»»

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Arab News 18m

Iran demands Hormuz inbound control, outbound oversight, source says

DUBAI: Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz ​and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to intervene if necessary, under a plan being discussed with Oman to reopen the strategic waterway, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Tuesday. The source, who i»»»

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Arab News 23m

Iran demands Hormuz inbound control, outbound oversight, source says

DUBAI: Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz ​and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to intervene if necessary, under a plan being discussed with Oman to reopen the strategic waterway, a senior Iranian source told Reuters on Tuesday. The source, who i»»»

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Gulf News 27m

Early completion sets new pace for Abu Dhabi housing

Abu Dhabi: Burtville has begun handing over homes at its Ville 11 residential development in Masdar City after completing the project 14 months ahead of its original delivery schedule, marking one of the fastest completions in Abu Dhabi’s residential property market. The developer received the buil»»»

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Gulf News 34m

Kerala floods kill 21 as fresh rain fuels concerns

Kerala’s latest spell of monsoon flooding has claimed 21 lives, left six people missing and forced thousands from their homes, even as weather officials warned of more heavy rainfall across parts of the state, raising fears of further flooding and landslides. With rivers still running high and satu»»»

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The Peninsula 38m

Metrash simplifies sponsor approval, exemption requests for extended stays outside Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has highlighted two key residency services available through the Metrash application, allowing users to obtain a sponsor's approval for changing employers or request an exemption from the legal period for staying outside the country without visiting the G»»»

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Gulf News 47m

'Respect the law, embrace the culture': Pakistani influencer shares lessons from his UAE journey

Dubai: For millions scrolling through social media, Fahad Asad is the familiar face behind relatable family stories that entertain without crossing the line. With 2.3 million followers, the Pakistani expatriate has built a digital community around authenticity, humour, and everyday life. But long b»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 49m

President Iotova Vows to Prevent Archaeology Funding from Being Frozen Again

President Iliana Iotova said on Tuesday that she will do everything possible to prevent archaeology funding from being frozen again. She was speaking during a visit to the Perperikon archaeological complex, located in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains. “I will do everything possible to prevent archaeol»»»

bta.bg
Qatar Tribune 50m

Qatar's PPI for industrial sector for May increases by 2.75%

DOHA: The general Producer Price Index (PPI) for the industrial sector for May 2026 recorded 123.01 points, reflecting a 2.75% increase compared to the previous month. On a year-on-year basis, the index recorded a 14.32% increase compared to May 2025.The relative weights of the four main sectors we»»»

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Sana 50m

Syrian Airlines expands network with new routes to Moscow, Amsterdam and Madinah

Damascus, Aug. 4 (SANA) Syrian Airlines is expanding its international route network with new and resumed direct services to Moscow, Amsterdam and Madinah in Saudi Arabia, as Syria’s aviation sector continues to recover after years of disruption. The national carrier said it will begin operating sc»»»

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24 News Agency 52m

Adylbek Kasymaliev warns of further gasoline price increases - | 24.KG

Gasoline and diesel fuel prices in Kyrgyzstan will gradually increase. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev stated in an interview with Kabar news agency. According to him, the country imports over 90 percent of its fuel and lubricants, so the domestic market is dir»»»

24.kg
Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 57m

No: 151, 4 August 2026, Regarding Attacks on Turkish-Owned Civilian Vessels in the Black Sea

Turkish-owned civilian vessels “Yaşar” and “Nadezhda” were reported to be attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles yesterday (3 August) evening after departing from the Port of Novorossiysk, resulting in injuries to a group of crew members including Turkish citizens. The safety of our citizens is our u»»»

The Barents Observer 59m

Northern Fleet conducts multiple missile launches near Norway in the Barents Sea

The Russian Navy has carried out a large-scale live-fire exercise simulating the defence of the Kola Peninsula against a seaborne attack, deploying submarines, surface warships, fighter jets and coastal missile systems. The Norwegian military, which monitored the exercise, said the live-fire drills»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo

Tokyo: Three lions at a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke and others are under treatment, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday, with the big cats struggling with high humidity. Japan sweltered through its hottest summer on record last year and parts of the country have hit 40C in recent weeks,»»»

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Gulf News 1h

New RTA road changes cut traffic congestion by 30%

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reduced peak-hour congestion by up to 30 per cent on Latifa bint Hamdan Street after introducing a new traffic lane and two U-turns aimed at easing bottlenecks along one of the city’s busiest transport corridors. The latest improvements include»»»

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Gulf News 1h

When will UAE fuel prices return to pre-war levels? What motorists can expect

Dubai: UAE fuel prices have started moving closer to pre-conflict levels as international oil markets stabilise after months of exceptional volatility triggered by the Middle East conflict. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Brent crude has fallen by»»»

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UPI 1h

At least 8 killed, 17 injured after Ukraine, Russia trade attacks - UPI.com

At least five people were killed and 11 injured in the Moscow and Leningrad regions overnight after a large-scale Ukrainian attack targeting 18 Russian regions, plus occupied Crimea, with hundreds of drones. File photo by Stringer/EPA Aug. 4 (UPI) -- At least five people were killed and 11 injured »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan's GDP could exceed 2 trillion soms by end of year - Cabinet - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s gross domestic product could exceed 2 trillion soms by the end of 2026. Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev said in an interview with Kabar news agency. According to him, preliminary results indicate that the figure has approached this mark and exceeded 1.9 trillion»»»

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Arab News 1h

Turkish ministry denounces attacks on two ships in Black Sea

ISTANBUL: Turkish officials on Tuesday said a drone attack on two civilian vessels in the Black Sea had left crew members injured. The foreign ministry said the ships were attacked after leaving the Russian port of Novorossiysk late on Monday and several personnel were wounded, adding that “their s»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome

Lebanon and Israel are set to begin a new round of U.S.-sponsored direct talks in Rome on Tuesday, as Beirut seeks Israel's phased withdrawal from the country's south. At negotiations in Washington in June, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a framework deal that involves the disarmament of Hezbollah, a »»»

Gulf News 1h

Udhayanidhi Stalin released after arrest: No judicial remand over Trisha remark case

Hours after Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested from his Chennai residence over his controversial remarks involving actor Trisha, the Madras High Court ordered his release. According to ANI, the Tamil Nadu government informed the court that it had no intention of see»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Cargo ship hit after Trump insists Iran talks could reopen Hormuz today

Dubai: An unknown projectile hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a key point of tension in the US-Iran conflict, on Tuesday as President Donald Trump insisted the waterway could reopen within hours. Speaking from the White House on Monday, the US leader continued his now familiar combination »»»

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Tanjug 1h

Kecmanovic through to Montreal Masters second round

MONTREAL - Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic is through to the Montreal Masters second round after a 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5) first-round victory over American Michael Zheng on Tuesday. On Sunday evening, the match was suspended due to a rain delay as Kecmanovic and Zheng were tied 1-1 in sets. Wh»»»

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EU Observer 1h

Paks nuclear plant winds down amid historic Danube low, as far right urges Hungarians to defy calls for energy saving

A historic drought and record-low water levels in the Danube have pushed Hungary into an energy crisis that is rapidly escalating into a political confrontation, with the far right urging supporters to consume more electricity in defiance of government appeals for energy-saving. After weeks of head»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Sofia Municipality Introduces Measures amid Forecasts for High Temperatures

In response to forecasts by the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology for high temperatures in early August, Sofia Municipality said on Tuesday that it is introducing a package of measures to support residents. On August 5, 6 and 7, three points for the distribution of free mineral water »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Media Review: August 4

The ongoing energy crisis in Europe, the upcoming presidential election in Bulgaria and the judicial reform in this country dominate Tuesday's news media. POLITICS In a review of the first session of the 52nd National Assembly, the 24 Chasa daily analyzes the intensity of parliamentary oversight, s»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Morocco says it warned Spain after court ruling on migration

Rabat: Morocco had previously warned Spain that a recent Spanish court ruling that migrants arriving by sea would not face immediate removal was going to create "a problem," a senior Moroccan official said. Last week, at least 50,000 people, mostly Moroccans, entered the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, o»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem Calls on Lebanese Authority to Reject Concession: Resistance to Endure - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem Calls on Lebanese Authority to Reject Concession: Resistance to Endure 04-08-2026 12:43 PM Hezbollah Secretary Ge»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Lebanon arrests ex-Palestinian envoy over graft charges back home

Lebanese authorities arrested the former Palestinian ambassador to Beirut ahead of his extradition to face corruption charges back home, a Lebanese judicial official told AFP. Lebanon's public prosecutor "issued an arrest warrant for former Palestinian ambassador Ashraf Dabbour on Monday after ques»»»

Arab News 2h

Saudi non-oil business activity remains strong as PMI stands at 53.1 in July

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector maintained solid growth in July, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index standing at 53.1 supported by resilient output and new orders despite persistent regional headwinds. The Riyad Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, signaled a fourt»»»

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Arab News 2h

Hezbollah leader says no objection to meeting with Syrian authorities

BEIRUT: Hezbollah’s chief said on Tuesday that he had no objection to meeting openly with Syria’s leadership, the first time he has expressed such a stance after his Iran-backed group fought for Syria’s former authorities. “There is no impediment to a public meeting between Hezbollah and the Syrian»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Qassem says no objection to meeting with Syrian authorities

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said on Tuesday that he had no objection to meeting openly with Syria's leadership, the first time he has expressed such a stance after his Iran-backed group fought for Syria's former authorities. "There is no impediment to a public meeting between Hezbollah and t»»»

Dailynews Hungary 2h

Heatwave peaking: could the record temperature be broken?

Today and tomorrow will bring the peak of Hungary’s sweltering heatwave, which could push the country towards a water and energy crisis in the coming days and weeks. Although the public is consciously trying to keep consumption down, there is, for now, little sign of significant rainfall — even onc»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Iran Marks Arbaeen with Nationwide Marches

Millions of mourners across Iran joined processions on Tuesday to observe Arbaeen, which commemorates the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), with symbolic walks held in cities, towns, and villages from north to south for those unable to travel to Karbala. In the capital, mourners »»»

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France24 2h

Michigan Democrats pick nominee in high-profile Senate primary amid record pro-Israel spending

US Democrats vote Tuesday in a high-profile Senate primary in Michigan, choosing between a left-wing populist and an establishment-backed congresswoman who received the largest-ever financial contributions in a Democratic congressional primary, with pro-Israel lobby AIPAC spending some $3»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Trump board reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout

U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace on Monday assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal in Gaza would only begin after Hamas' complete disarmament, following his objections. Two members of Netanyahu's security cabinet had urged a vote to tear up the deal championed»»»

24 News Agency 2h

State accreditation: Transfer of medical school, college students begins - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan has launched a centralized procedure for transferring students from medical educational institutions that have not received state accreditation to accredited ones.The Ministry of Health’s press center reported. According to the ministry, students eligible for centralized transfer must su»»»

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Arab News 2h

Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper spark marriage rumors in Paris

DUBAI: American supermodel Gigi Hadid and actor Bradley Cooper set tongues wagging this week that the couple had quietly married, after the two were photographed in Paris wearing matching bands on their left hands. The pictures, which showed the pair walking hand in hand, sent fans hunting for conf»»»

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Arab News 2h

Millions join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid regional tensions and fears of US-Iran escalation

BAGHDAD: Millions of Shiite Muslims observed the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage Tuesday in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala, under the shadow of ongoing regional tensions and fears of another round of escalation in the US-Iran war. Arbaeen is held 40 days after Ashoura, which commemorates the killing of I»»»

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France24 2h

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill at least six, spark fire at Wildberries warehouses

At least six people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia, local officials said Tuesday on the messaging app Telegram. Warehouses belonging to the Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries were targeted for the second night in a row. Ukraine’s ​overnight attacks on Russia killed six peopl»»»

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France24 2h

Russian civilians killed in Crimea as Ukraine war takes its toll on Black Sea shores

Four people, including three civilians, were killed by an unidentified Russian soldier in the Black Sea city of Sevastopol in Russian-annexed Crimea, officials said Tuesday. The deadly shooting comes a day after six civilians, including three children, were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on the»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Doing more for the same pay? 8 in 10 UAE professionals say their jobs have quietly grown

Dubai: A new study has revealed that nearly eight in 10 professionals in the UAE say they are doing far more at work than they originally signed up for, with many taking on extra responsibilities without additional pay, promotions or formal recognition. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Ch»»»

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Arab News 2h

Syrian-Canadian author Zoulfa Katouh returns with poignant coming-of-age novel

JEDDAH: Following the international success of “As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow,” Syrian-Canadian author Zoulfa Katouh, who was raised between Dubai and Switzerland, returns with “The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue,” following Jihad Dabbagh, a Syrian-American girl who loses her ability to see color in t»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo

Tokyo: Three lions at a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke and others are under treatment, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday, with the big cats struggling with high humidity. Japan sweltered through its hottest summer on record last year and parts of the country have hit 40C in recent weeks,»»»

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BNE 2h

Russia's first MC-21 commercial jet completes maiden flight

The first mass-production model of Russia's MC-21-310 airliner completed its maiden flight on August 3, the Moscow Times reported, days after President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the aircraft's Siberian assembly plant. The jet flew for one hour and 23 minutes after taking off from an a»»»

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Arab News 2h

Elyanna lends star power to buzzy new album

DUBAI: Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna will feature on the forthcoming album from masked Egyptian musician Tul8te, pairing two of Arab pop’s rising young acts. The collaboration was confirmed after a studio photograph surfaced showing Elyanna alongside Tul8te and his longtime collaborator, Egypt»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight drops 300 feet during turbulence, passengers and crew injured

An Air India flight from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi encountered turbulence during its cruise on Tuesday, causing a brief change in altitude and leaving a small number of passengers and crew members with minor injuries. Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320, experienced a brief turbulence-re»»»

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TAP 3h

"Zero tolerance for polluters," President says after Radès visit

Tunis, Aug. 4 (TAP)- President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed chaired a meeting Monday at the Carthage Palace with Premier Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, Environment Minister Habib Abid, Minister of Cultural Affairs Amina Srarfi, Director General of the Agency...»»»