Gulf News 5m

17,000 children need urgent aid after Nepal floods: UNICEF

UNICEF has launched an urgent humanitarian appeal, warning that at least 17,000 children are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance while 18 schools have been destroyed and another 20 damaged. Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said that the number of missing peopl»»»

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Naharnet 19m

Qassem again rejects Lebanon-Israel deal, refuses 'surrender'

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem has again rejected a deal struck between Israel and Lebanon and said his Iran-backed group refused to "surrender" nearly six months after war erupted with Israel. "We are against the framework agreement and call for its downfall," Qassem said in a televised addres»»»

Naharnet 33m

US to set limits on Egyptian bank in effort to pressure Iran

The U.S. Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates from the U.S. financial system, an official said Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically. The move impacts UAE branches of Egypt's second-largest bank, Banque Misr, bloc»»»

Naharnet 47m

Iran scrambles to sustain trade as US pressures countries to break ties

Iran's economy, already strained by high inflation, years of Western sanctions and a war that has sharply reduced oil revenue, is poised for more instability as the Trump administration tries to coerce other countries into ending all financial dealings with the Islamic Republic. A decision by the U»»»

France24 50m

Trump announces 'historic' agreement for US stake in Venezuela oil reserves

Washington and Caracas announced Friday that they had reached a “historic” oil agreement, under which the United States will take majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's reserves. US President Donald Trump said Friday his administration has reached a huge oil deal with Venez»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 58m

Drought in Hungary brought another power plant to its knees

Hungary’s Tiszalök Hydroelectric Power Plant has halted electricity generation because of exceptionally low water levels on the Tisza River, amid a severe drought affecting the region. The shutdown was reported by Péter Lajos Szakács, a Tisza party MP for the area, who stressed that the facility’s »»»

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France24 1h

Nepal-Tibet floods live: Death toll passes 600, nearly 3,000 people missing

Rescuers in Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after deadly flash floods swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages. The number of missing rose to nearly 3,000 on Friday as emergency teams said they had re»»»

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Arab News 1h

Nepal’s flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild

Nepal may need $4 billion to $5 billion to rebuild after this week’s devastating floods, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle told Reuters on Saturday, a bill equal to nearly a ‌tenth of ‌the economy. “The initial ​estimate ‌is ⁠between $4-$5 billion. ​Just ⁠an estimate,” Wagle said. “We will require muc»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Ruling Party Preparing Entirely New Interior Ministry Act, Says Parliamentary Committee Chair

An entirely new law governing the Interior Ministry (MVR) is being prepared, Petar Todorov, Chair of the parliamentary Internal Security and Public Order Committee, MP from Progressive Bulgaria and former Interior Ministry secretary general, told Nova TV on Saturday. “Our plan is to have the law dr»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Trump Announces ‘Biggest Oil Deal in World History’ with Venezuela - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump Announces ‘Biggest Oil Deal in World History’ with Venezuela 29-08-2026 11:50 AM US President Donald Trump during a joint session of »»»

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France24 1h

Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 27 people, hundreds evacuated

A Russian drone strike on a warehouse on the outskirts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Friday killed at least 27 people and forced hundreds to evacuate the region, Ukrainian authorities said Saturday. A Russian drone strike triggered a major fire and explosions at a warehouse on the outskirt»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Iran-US conflict continues to weigh on global, domestic economies: CBE

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has said the persistence of the Iran-US conflict continues to weigh on the global and domestic economies, with lingering effects on economic activity, foreign investment, and domestic inflation. The CBE added in its recently issued Monetary Policy Report (MPR) that r»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria expands business council network to 20, targets 62 to unlock trade and investment

Damascus, Aug. 29 (SANA) Syria has established 20 joint business councils with Arab and international partners and is targeting at least 62 as part of a government drive to expand trade, attract investment and open new markets for Syrian companies and products.Authorities are increasingly seeking t»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Rama to Meet Tirana Socialists Amid New Political Tensions at City Hall

A day after meeting with ministers and senior Socialist Party officials, Prime Minister Edi Rama is set to convene the Tirana branch of the Socialist Party on Saturday, amid growing political uncertainty surrounding the capital’s municipality. The meeting comes one day after Tirana Mayor Erion Veli»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Leaders of Russia, China, Iran to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan

Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping are expected in Central Asia's Kyrgyzstan Monday for a two-day summit, also attended by Iran's and India's leaders, of a regional bloc seeking to be a counter-influence to the West. Around a dozen heads of states will head to the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Kuwaiti oil price rises $2.88 to $87.44 a barrel

Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti oil rose by $2.88 to $87.44 a barrel in Friday's trading, compared with $84.56 a barrel in Thursday's trading, according to the price announced by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). In global markets, Brent crude futures fell 39 cents to settle at $89.31 a barrel, »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dh1 million falcons, global heritage shows wow ADIHEX crowds

Abu Dhabi: Falcons carrying price tags of up to Dh1 million are among the highlights drawing visitors to the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, as the event entered its second day on Saturday. The exhibition saw strong public turnout, with visitors exploring 15»»»

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France24 2h

Eye on Africa - DRC President Tshisekedi calls for national dialogue excluding M23 rebels

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Félix Tshisekedi calls for a national dialogue to ease tensions, while excluding M23 rebels from taking part, as the government plans to suspend 11 public universities in rebel-controlled areas. Meanwhile, in Ghana, 23 people, including 11 children, ha»»»

france24.com
Novinite 2h

Strumyani Arrest Controversy Costs Blagoevgrad Police Chief His Post

The director of the Blagoevgrad Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior, Iliya Tuparov, has been removed from his post following the controversial detention of activist and journalist Gergana Petrova during Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s visit to flood-hit Strumyani. Interior Minister Ivan D»»»

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France24 2h

Norway mourns King Harald as Haakon prepares to take the throne

Norway is mourning King Harald V after the country's longest-serving monarch died at the age of 89, with tributes pouring in from across Europe. His death paves the way for Crown Prince Haakon to become king, as the royal family faces renewed scrutiny over Crown Princess Mette-Marit's reported past»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

UN Maritime Agency says 6,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

New York, USA: The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) said around 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said that six months after the conflict began, up to 400 ships carrying around 6,000 seafarers remained unable to depart the»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Six killed, 18 injured in multi-vehicle accident in Samail

Muscat: Six people were killed and 18 others injured in a major road accident in Oman’s Wilayat of Samail on Friday night, with eight of the injured in critical condition, the Royal Oman Police said on Saturday. The collision involved a truck and several vehicles on Sultan Thuwaini bin Said Road in»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

India steps up glacier monitoring after Nepal disaster

New Delhi, India: India is stepping up monitoring of its Himalayan regions bordering China and Nepal, days after deadly floods apparently triggered by a glacial collapse, authorities said Saturday. The US Geological Survey said the disaster on Wednesday on the Tibet-Nepal border was caused by a gla»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Major fleet upgrade: Bishkek ambulance service to receive new vehicles - | 24.KG

The Bishkek Emergency Medicine Center is set for its largest fleet upgrade to date, the center’s head, Egor Borisov, posted on social media. Social media users had suggested that people should avoid getting sick in the coming days because «all of Bishkek’s ambulances are standing in the square.» «N»»»

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Arab News 2h

Why global luxury brands are expanding in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is rising on the priority list of the global luxury industry as brands expand their presence to capture growing domestic demand, experts have told Arab News. The expansion comes as the Kingdom builds out its retail, hospitality and entertainment sectors under Vision 2030, creat»»»

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Arab News 2h

Flexible workspace reshapes Saudi office demand

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s office market is evolving beyond traditional workplaces, with flexible space emerging as part of a broader ecosystem shaped by demand for regional headquarters, tight Grade A supply and changing tenant needs. From multinational corporations establishing operations in the King»»»

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Arab News 2h

A new runway: Australia and Saudi Arabia chart a deeper economic partnership

RIYADH: A direct air-freight corridor between Australia and Saudi Arabia has officially launched, giving exporters unprecedented access to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies and cementing a new chapter in the relationship between two G20 nations. The inaugural Saudia Cargo flight, a Boein»»»

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Arab News 2h

Flexible workspace reshapes Saudi office demand

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s office market is evolving beyond traditional workplaces, with flexible space emerging as part of a broader ecosystem shaped by demand for regional headquarters, tight Grade A supply and changing tenant needs. From multinational corporations establishing operations in the King»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Donald Trump to mark 9/11 at Pentagon, not New York

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Friday he would mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks at the Pentagon -- but angrily denied skipping a memorial in New York because of a row over a speech. The New York Times reported that Trump originally intended to commemorate the»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Nepal floods: Australian Malayali family of four among missing

A four-member Australian Malayali family of Ponnani origin is among those reported missing following devastating floods and flash floods in Nepal. Sreedharan Iyer, 54, his wife Lakshmi Sreedharan Iyer, 49, and their children Rishab Sreedharan Iyer, 23, and Rudra Sreedharan Iyer, 20, were on a pilgr»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US-Iran war at six months: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 29, 2026)

The US-Iran war reached six months on Friday, and American diplomats began returning to embassies in the Gulf, the first easing of wartime staffing restrictions since the fighting started. There was no sign of a breakthrough elsewhere. Iran said it would return to talks if Washington drops its pres»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Update on injured Gripen pilot after dramatic ejection in Hungary

Good news has emerged about the Hungarian fighter pilot who was forced to eject from his Gripen after the aircraft suffered a technical failure during a military exercise near Szolnok. The 51-year-old major has been discharged from hospital and will continue his recovery at home. Hungarian Defence »»»

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Arab News 2h

REVIEW: ‘The Dog Stars’ delivers a meditative post-apocalyptic story but with little tension

DUBAI: Ridley Scott’s “The Dog Stars” looks every bit the kind of post-apocalyptic epic you would expect from the filmmaker behind “Blade Runner” and “Alien.” The landscapes are beautifully photographed; the abandoned world has an eerie stillness and there is an impressive sense of scale to everyth»»»

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UPI 3h

On This Day, Aug. 29: Hurricane Katrina devastates Gulf Coast - UPI.com

On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed ashore on the Gulf Coast, inflicting severe damage in New Orleans and along the coastlines of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. 1 of 5 | A couple runs down Canal Street in New Orleans as Hurricane Katrina slams into New Orleans on August 29, 2005. File »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Final back-to-school rush: What Dubai parents should check before paying

Dubai: Parents making a final dash for school bags, uniforms, stationery and electronics before classrooms reopen on Monday are being urged to look beyond eye-catching discounts, with Dubai consumer protection officials stepping up scrutiny of prices and promotions during one of the busiest shoppin»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US diplomats, families begin return to Middle East embassies

Washington: American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to US embassies in the Middle East after many were ordered to leave their posts during the early days of the war with Iran. Although most embassies are not returning to full strength immediately, starti»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Kinshasa urban train back on track after years to beat gridlock

Kinshasa, Congo: At dawn, dozens of passengers crowded along dusty tracks to board the only urban rail link serving downtown Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo's congested capital. Recently brought back into service after nearly 15 years out of operation, the sky-blue train sporting the nat»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Has the ECB reached the end of its tightening cycle: QNB

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) expects the need for further monetary policy tightening by the European Central Bank (ECB) to diminish, as the risks of energy price shocks spilling over into inflation have eased, the growth outlook for the Euro Area has weakened, and ECB policymakers have sh»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars to nearly 3,000

Nuwakot, Nepal: Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages. The number of missing soared close to 3,000 Saturday, latest figures from»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Death toll from landslides and floods in Nepal and China reaches 543 - | 24.KG

Nepal’s Disaster Management Authority reported that 538 people have been killed and 73 injured in floods caused by a landslide triggered by melting glaciers in Tibet. China Central Television also reported five deaths on the China-Nepal border the day before. According to the Red Cross, the floodin»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Spain seeks European assistance to deal with irregular migrants in Ceuta

Madrid: Spain on Friday requested assistance from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) in dealing with migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, about a month after they crossed the border illegally from Morocco. Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska sent a request to B»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Marquinhos rescues last-gasp draw for PSG at Lille in Ligue 1

Lille, France: Captain Marquinhos headed in a dramatic last-gasp equaliser as Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw at Lille in Ligue 1 on Friday. It looked as though the reigning French and European champions were heading for defeat as goals by Hakon Haraldsson and»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Flying from the UAE today? Check your airline before heading to the airport

Dubai: Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai are continuing to operate services, but passengers on some Gulf routes are still facing cancellations and delays as airlines navigate ongoing regional security concerns. The disruption comes as the war with Iran passes the »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Emirates spent more than Dh5.3bn on inflight catering and services in one year

Dubai: Emirates spent Dh5.316 billion on inflight catering and services during the financial year ended March 31, 2026, an increase of Dh570 million from the previous year, according to the airline’s annual financial statements. The figure was 12 per cent higher than the Dh4.746 billion recorded a »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Ecuador ex-president sentenced to 5 years for corruption

Quito: An Ecuadoran court on Friday sentenced ex-president Lenin Moreno to five years in prison for accepting bribes from a Chinese company that built the country's biggest hydroelectric dam. The prosecution said on X that Moreno, who governed from 2017 to 2021, was among 20 people convicted in the»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4h

Was the weather completely different 500 years ago? This is what was recorded in the days before the Battle of Mohács

Have you ever wondered what the weather was like before or during major historical events? We now have an idea of the conditions in which the participants of the Battle of Mohács had to fight. Historical records suggest that the weather was particularly wet in the days leading up to the battle 500 »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Explosions and heavy gunfire rock Niger capital in overnight attack

Niamey: Sustained gunfire and explosions were heard across several parts of Niger’s capital early Saturday after attackers targeted the city’s international airport and attempted to breach the security perimeter around the presidency, according to witnesses and a security source cited by Reuters. T»»»

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RT 5h

Conservative British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained as ‘illegal alien’

British conservative commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by US immigration authorities in Louisiana and faces deportation after allegedly overstaying his legal status and failing to appear for an immigration hearing. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested the 41-year-old for»»»

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Al Majalla 5h

Who gets to shape Sudan’s political future?

A ceasefire will not decide Sudan’s future. Even if the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agree to a ceasefire, the questions that will determine the country’s future will remain unanswered: Who governs? Who represents the Sudanese people? What form will the next state take? »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Ecuador ex-president sentenced to 5 years for corruption

An Ecuadoran court on Friday sentenced ex-president Lenin Moreno to five years in prison for accepting bribes from a Chinese company that built the country's biggest hydroelectric dam. The prosecution said on X that Moreno, who governed from 2017 to 2021, was among 20 people convicted in the case i»»»

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