Business-review 16m

Government prepares legal framework for mandatory industrial power cuts during supply crises

The Romanian government is preparing a legal framework that would allow the authorities to impose phased electricity consumption limits on large industrial users during severe imbalances in the national power system. A draft government decision approving Romania’s Electricity Risk Preparedness Plan»»»

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Gulf News 16m

Teenage recruits allege rape, abuse at UK Army college

Dubai: Four women have accused a British Army training college for teenagers of fostering a culture of misogyny and sexual violence, with one alleging she was raped for hours by several fellow junior soldiers when she was 17. The allegations, revealed by the BBC, have renewed scrutiny of safeguardi»»»

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UPI 17m

N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: military - UPI.com

North Korea fired at least one short-range ballistic missile on Thursday, South Korea's military said. In this January photo, people watch a news report of a North Korean missile launch at Seoul Station. File Photo by Jeon Heon-Kyun/EPA North Korea fired at least one short-range ballistic missile t»»»

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Naharnet 27m

Rights groups decry Israeli killing of journalist Amal Khalil as 'war crime'

Rights groups said Thursday that an Israeli attack in south Lebanon that killed reporter Amal Khalil and wounded another journalist earlier this year was an apparent "war crime". The attack took place in the village of Al-Tiri on April 22, days after a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hez»»»

Arab News 27m

Continued violations of Al-Aqsa status quo could lead to ‘catastrophic situation’

AMMAN: The importance of Al-Aqsa for Muslims, Christians and Jews means that Israel’s current forceful measures to maintain control of the sacred site has caused considerable strife. Ministers from Arab and Muslim nations, who held an emergency meeting in Amman recently, warned that Tel Aviv’s acti»»»

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UPI 29m

South Korea's Lee orders emergency response to record heatwave - UPI.com

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called for an emergency government response to a record-breaking heatwave. In this photo, taken Thursday, a merchant cools off with a frozen water bottle at Seoul Central Market. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- South Korean President Lee Jae M»»»

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Gulf News 52m

From poet to actor: Meet Vismaya Mohanlal before thriller Thudakkam hits UAE cinemas this weekend

Dubai: Thudakkam, which fittingly translates to 'Beginning', releases in UAE cinemas this weekend. And before Mohanlal's daughter, Vismaya Mohnalal makes, her first appearance on the big screen, here's your crash course on the woman who has quietly become one of Malayalam cinema's most intriguing d»»»

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Gulf News 52m

Oman Police, Interpol dismantle transnational human trafficking and drug smuggling network

Dubai: Oman's Royal Oman Police (ROP) has dismantled a transnational criminal network involved in human trafficking and drug smuggling in a joint operation with Zimbabwean authorities, rescuing a victim, arresting four suspects and seizing narcotics, Interpol said. The international police organisa»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 55m

Media Review: August 6

The August 2 confrontation between Bulgarian and Italian teenagers in Bansko, the race ahead of the October 25 presidential election, concerns over fentanyl and key economic issues feature prominently in Bulgaria's news media on Thursday. COMMENTS ON BANSKO INCIDENT On Thursday, Prime Minister Rume»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US requests Filipino pastor's extradition on sex charges: ambassador

The United States has formally requested the extradition of a Filipino pastor wanted on sex-trafficking charges, the Philippines' ambassador to Washington said on Thursday. Apollo Quiboloy, a self-proclaimed "Appointed Son of God" and ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested in the Ph»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Kecmanovic defeated in Montreal Masters second round

MONTREAL - Serbian tennis player Miomir Kecmanovic has failed to qualify for the Montreal Masters third round after a 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 6-4 second-round defeat to world number 29 Arthur Rinderknech of France on Wednesday evening. Rinderknech, who won after two hours and 54 minutes of play, is now 3-1»»»

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Arab News 1h

‘Furious’ — a dark, thought-provoking, female-led serial killer thriller

DUBAI: “Furious” — in which a female serial killer is hunted by a female agent — has, inevitably, drawn comparisons to “Killing Eve.” And while it’s true that fans of the latter are likely among the target audience, “Furious” is a far heavier, more subtle show. The killer is Catherine (Lola Petticr»»»

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Business-review 1h

ING adds SAFEbutton anti-fraud feature to Home’Bank

ING Bank Romania has launched SAFEbutton, a new Home’Bank feature that allows customers to immediately block access to their accounts if they suspect fraud. Previously, customers could block their cards through the app, but had to contact the ING Call Centre to restrict account access in cases invo»»»

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UPI 1h

China issues retaliatory sanctions against 7 U.S. entities - UPI.com

China imposed punitive measures against seven U.S. entities on Wednesday, weeks before Chinese leader Xi Jinping (L) is to visit U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Sept. 24. File Photo by Daniel Torok/The White House/UPI | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- China has issued retaliatory sanctio»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai awards podium construction contract

Dubai: Construction of the Trump International Hotel & Tower, Dubai is moving into its next phase after developer Dar Global appointed Gulf Asia Contracting to build the project’s podium. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The contract award follows progress on the enabli»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Greenhouse to be built on former psychiatric hospital site in Kyzyl-Kiya - | 24.KG

The Municipal Property Department under the Kyzyl-Kiya City Hall has announced a tender for the construction of a greenhouse to grow seasonal flowers on the site of the former psychiatric hospital on I. Zhusubaliev Street. According to the public procurement portal, 6 million soms have been allocat»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Israel Intensifying Attacks on Southern Lebanon, People Wounded - Military Source

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The Israeli army launched a series of airstrikes and artillery strikes on villages in the Tyre district in southern Lebanon last night and this morning, wounding four people, a Lebanese military field source told Sputnik on Thursday. "The Israeli army has significantly intensifie»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Meet the UAE Weatherman who forecasts rain by chasing clouds across the desert

Dubai: The most useful thing Muhammed Sajjad KP, known as UAE weatherman, will tell you about chasing rain in the UAE is that the rain radar isn't live updates. "If you see this radar on the application, and then drive towards those spots, you'll not get rain as we wish," he says, "because these ra»»»

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Sana 1h

Syrian ports revive commercial activity with nearly 1,000 vessels in first half of 2026

Damascus, Aug. 6 (SANA) Syrian ports have recorded a sharp increase in maritime traffic since the country’s liberation at the end of 2024, with vessel calls and cargo volumes rising significantly during the first half of 2026 as authorities press ahead with infrastructure upgrades and equipment mod»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Vivien Keszthelyi and David Schumacher share sweet baby news

Vivien Keszthelyi, the 25-year-old wife of David Schumacher, is expecting a baby. The Hungarian racing driver married the son of Ralf Schumacher — and nephew of Michael Schumacher — in February this year. A new milestone in the youngest Schumacher family: Vivien Keszthelyi to become a mother The im»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hormuz, Bab Al-Mandeb Traffic down after Yemen Attack on Saudi Tanker

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait, the key ​maritime chokepoints in the Gulf, reduced significantly on ‌Wednesday from the previous day, Reuters cited shipping data showed. Just two vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, including a Panama-flagged coal-lade»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Lebanese Health Ministry says Israeli strikes on southern town of Burj Al-Shamali injured 8 citizens - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry says Israeli strikes on southern town of Burj Al-Shamali injured 8 citizens 06-08-2026 11:37 AM Latest News Urgent»»»

Sputnik 2h

Hiroshima Mayor 'Zombifies' Japan With Russophobia — But Forgets Who Dropped the Bomb - Russian MFA

On the anniversary of the atomic bombing, Hiroshima's mayor once again failed to mention the country responsible for the suffering of his city — the United States. Instead, he used the occasion to attack Russia over Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. "The crooked mi»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Overnight strikes on Burj al-Shemali, Mansouri and Majdalzoun, wound 8 people

The Israeli army launched strikes overnight into Thursday on Burj al-Shemali, Mansouri and Majdalzoun, wounding four people. Artillery shelling also targeted the areas of Mansouri, Majdalzoun and Haddatha, the National News Agency said, while troops detonated houses and buildings in Zawtar al-Sharq»»»

Gulf News 2h

Burjeel H1 2026 profit rises 97.4% to Dh227m after 3.7 million patient visits

Dubai: Burjeel Holdings treated more than 3.7 million patients during the first half of 2026 as higher demand for outpatient services, surgeries and complex medical care supported a 97.4% increase in net profit excluding one-off items. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.N»»»

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Al Majalla 2h

Saudi Arabia mulls options amid Houthi pressure campaign

On 20 July, Iran-backed Houthi rebels declared an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, formalising the collapse of the UN-sponsored 2022 truce, reactivating the Red Sea pressure front and threatening once again international trade passing through the Strait of Bab al-Mandab. Four days l»»»

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Business-review 2h

Schneider Electric reports strong first half year results under Impact 2030 sustainability roadmap

Global energy technology company Schneider Electric reports strong sustainability results for the first half of 2026. Six months after launching its new sustainability roadmap, Impact 2030, Schneider Electric’s Impact score reached 3.69/101, is on track toward the Group’s annual 2026 target of 4.20»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Iran, US say Strait of Hormuz deal close but one or both would have to back down

Iran said Wednesday it is in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week. That could potentially reopen the critical waterway, ease pressure on the world economy and help bring an end to»»»

DW 2h

Why is Russia selling its gold?

BusinessRussian FederationWhy is Russia selling its gold?Arthur SullivanRussia has become one of the world's biggest sellers of gold over the past 12 months. It's an attempt to raise cash in the face of budget issues, but not necessarily a sign of a looming financial crisis. https://p.dw.com/p/5Ht6»»»

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Novinite 2h

Gay Man Beaten to Death in Plovdiv, Several Teens DetainedOpinions

A brutal fatal assault in Plovdiv has prompted a major police investigation, with authorities examining whether the attack was motivated by hatred based on sexual orientation or involved a victim being lured through a dating app. Several teenagers, including minors, have been detained as investigat»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Space42 H1 2026 revenue rises 15% to $260m, D2D services set for year-end rollout

Dubai: Space42 reported record first-half revenue after growth across its satellite services and geospatial intelligence businesses, while preparations continued for the commercial rollout of direct-to-device services on standard mobile phones. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»

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Arab News 2h

Middle East sustainable bond issuance forecast cut amid regional volatility: S&P 

RIYADH: S&P Global Ratings has cut its 2026 forecast for Middle East sustainable bond issuance to $15 billion-$20 billion, citing geopolitical volatility and weaker market conditions. The ratings agency had previously projected issuance of $20 billion-$25 billion for the year. First-half 2026 issua»»»

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Arab News 2h

Lebanon state media reports new Israeli strikes in south

BEIRUT: Lebanese state media reported Israeli airstrikes and shelling overnight into Thursday morning, after Israel announced its first military fatalities in more than a month as renewed hostilities flared. The strikes — which began Wednesday afternoon and were accompanied by the first evacuation »»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgaria’s Trucking Sector Suffers Sharpest Drop in the European UnionOpinions

Bulgaria recorded the sharpest decline in road freight transport in the European Union in 2024, with the sector shrinking by 18.6% compared with the previous year, according to the latest Eurostat data. The drop placed Bulgaria at the bottom of the EU ranking, while overall road freight transport a»»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgaria Launches Space and Defense Hub at Former Military AirportOpinions

The former military airport at Dobroslavtsi, where flight operations ended 25 years ago, is set to become what the Bulgarian government describes as Europe's largest advanced space and defense center. The project, based on a public-private partnership, was officially launched with the signing of a »»»

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Gulf News 2h

From Al Shami to cat brunches: 10 things to do in Dubai this weekend

Dubai: What a week it has been. A SpaceX rocket hit the Moon on Wednesday at 10.34am our time, throwing up an estimated 1,100 tonnes of lunar dust. An Abu Dhabi observatory pointed a telescope at exactly the right spot and saw nothing at all. And then it rained. In August. In a country running near»»»

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BNE 2h

Kazakhstan services PMI hits highest level in more than 12 months

Business activity in Kazakhstan's services sector accelerated for a fourth straight month in July, according to the latest Freedom Holding Corp Kazakhstan Services PMI survey published by S&P Global. July recorded the strongest pace of expansion in more than 12 months, the survey noted. The hea»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Industry grows despite calendar distortions, signalling a firmer recovery

The volume of industrial production increased by 10.1%, while based on working-day adjusted data, production rose by 4.1%, year-on-year in June 2026. Compared to crude data, the significant difference is due to the fact that there were two more working-days in this month than in June 2025. Accordin»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Overnight strikes on Burj al-Shemali, Mansouri and Majdalzoun, wound 4 people

The Israeli army launched strikes overnight into Thursday on Burj al-Shemali, Mansouri and Majdalzoun, wounding four people. Artillery shelling also targeted the areas of Mansouri, Majdalzoun and Haddatha, the National News Agency said, while troops detonated houses and buildings in Zawtar al-Sharq»»»

Naharnet 3h

1 killed, 11 wounded in strike on Tebnine as Israel accuses Hezbollah of 'violating ceasefire'

The Israeli military said it began striking targets in southern Lebanon on Wednesday in response to a "blatant violation of the ceasefire" by Iran-backed Hezbollah, just as Israel and Lebanon held talks in Rome. "In response to a blatant violation of the ceasefire by the Hezbollah terrorist organiz»»»

Naharnet 3h

Israel reports troop deaths as Lebanon talks underway in Rome

Israel reported on Thursday its first military fatalities in southern Lebanon in more than a month, after carrying out fresh strikes despite ongoing U.S.-backed talks in Rome aimed at ending hostilities. The military identified the two reservists, who were killed in combat on Wednesday, as Major Ha»»»

Al Manar 3h

Southern Lebanon: Civilians Wounded, Displaced as Israeli Strikes Pound Tyre Towns - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Southern Lebanon: Civilians Wounded, Displaced as Israeli Strikes Pound Tyre Towns 06-08-2026 10:32 AM Smoke rises after Israeli strikes on»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Trump Pressures Hegseth Over Depleted US Missile Stockpiles — Reports

US President Donald Trump demanded answers from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at Camp David after learning that severe munitions shortages could limit US military options against Iran, American media reported, citing people familiar with the exchange. The shortages reportedly involve long-range gui»»»

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Arab News 3h

Iraqi government allies retreat on arms control, anti-graft drive

Political pressure is mounting on Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi as an end-of-September deadline for US forces to leave Iraq approaches, while disputes over weapons, corruption, and a deepening financial crisis pile fresh strain on his government. Informed sources said al-Zaidi’s recent meetings»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Bombay High Court convicts ex-Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal of rape, sets aside 2021 acquittal

New Delhi: The Bombay High Court on Thursday set aside the acquittal of former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 sexual assault case involving a junior colleague and convicted him of rape and other offences under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). A Division Bench of Justices Neela Gokhale and Amit»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Weak Dollar and Middle East Crisis Boosted Gold Prices to Record Heights — Expert

Gold prices demonstrated the fastest single-day growth in the past six months, driven by easing tensions in the Middle East, a weakening US dollar, and a number of other factors, former Central Bank of Turkiye analyst Onur Dashdemir told Sputnik. "The combination of positive signals from the Middle»»»

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Arab News 3h

Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement

TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices trended lower on Thursday on the progress in Iran-Oman talks, with investors cautiously waiting for signs of a US-Iran peace deal and progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 33 cents, or 0.42 percent, to $79.12 a barrel by 07:18 a.m. Saudi ti»»»

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UPI 3h

Mass. governor signs sweeping law limiting ICE enforcement - UPI.com

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (C) signs the Protect Act into law on Wednesday at La Colaborativa, a Latina-led nonprofit economic development agency in Chelsea, Mass. Photo courtesy Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey/X Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed landmark legislation t»»»

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UPI 3h

On This Day, Aug. 6: U.S. drops atomic bomb on Hiroshima - UPI.com

On Aug. 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. 1 of 6 | An unidentified newsman stands amid the rubble of Hiroshima in September 1945. On August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on the city. UPI File Photo | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- On this date»»»

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Actmedia 3h

Chisalita: Romania turns the region's cheapest petrol into the priciest through taxation

Romanians don't pay more because their petrol is expensive, but because cheap petrol is heavily taxed, argues Dumitru Chisalita, president of the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI) in an analysis published on Friday.He notes that "Romania has the cheapest petrol in the region - until the state re»»»