Business-review 12m

Defence gains prominence in Romania’s EUR 1 billion manufacturing plan

As the geopolitical centre of gravity shifts eastward, Romania is positioning itself to evolve from a net importer of military capabilities into an assertive, regional production engine. To orchestrate this transition, Bucharest is leveraging an expansive, multi-tiered capital deployment strategy d»»»

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The Peninsula 23m

French authorities investigate attempt to break into Grenoble Museum

Paris, France: The Musee de Grenoble in France's Isere department has stepped up security measures following a robbery attempt involving two individuals who tried to break into the museum's northwestern wing by smashing a window. However, a security guard remained focused and responded immediately »»»

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Arab News 28m

Gulf shipping traffic steady amid uncertainty of US-Iran peace talks

SINGAPORE: Shipping traffic at the key Middle Eastern maritime chokepoints of the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab El-Mandeb was little changed on Tuesday from the previous day, ship-tracking data showed. Eight vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz, including five tankers and three bulk carriers, ship»»»

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Arab News 40m

Aramco stands to benefit from post-war surge in oil demand, CFO says

RIYADH: Saudi Aramco stands to benefit from a post-war surge in oil demand as buyers rebuild depleted inventories once the conflict ends, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ziad Al-Murshed said. Demand is likely to rise because of the “urgent need” to replenish inventories drawn d»»»

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Arab News 44m

Jordan FA chief accuses FIFA’s Infantino of ‘blackmail’ over endorsement

Jordan Football Association President Ali bin Hussein launched a public attack on FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday, accusing him of “blackmail” and claiming FIFA offered to help solve the kingdom's problems in exchange for his endorsement. Bin Hussein alleged that FIFA verbally communicat»»»

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Gulf News 44m

Direct hiring or agency? UAE explains domestic worker rules

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has outlined the mechanisms for recruiting domestic workers in the UAE, either through licensed recruitment agencies or via direct recruitment without an intermediary. The ministry explained that each recruitment method involves d»»»

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Naharnet 47m

Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal on the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday or Thursday, while Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement to reopen the critical waterway and potentially help bring an end to the war. Trump was asked by reporters traveling with him in California ab»»»

Sana 48m

Oil prices fall 5% as U.S.-Iran talks ease Strait of Hormuz concerns

Washington, Aug. 5 (SANA) Oil prices fell more than 5% at settlement on Tuesday, reaching their lowest levels in three weeks after statements indicating progress in diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran reduced concerns over possible disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of »»»

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Naharnet 52m

Six years after Beirut port blast, victims' families still hope for justice

For Cecile Roukoz, a lawyer whose brother died in the Beirut port explosion six years ago, accountability remains a priority. Families of victims of the port blast gathered Tuesday on the sixth anniversary of the catastrophe, demanding answers and accountability in a country long plagued by officia»»»

Gulf News 54m

How overseas Filipino workers can get up to ₱50,000 to complete a bachelor's degree

Dubai: For many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), leaving college behind was a sacrifice made to provide a better future for their families. Years later, many have built successful careers overseas but never had the chance to complete a degree. A new government programme aims to change that. The Ph»»»

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Gulf News 54m

'Shame on you for calling yourself a leader': Khushbu Sundar tears into Udhayanidhi Stalin over Trisha Krishnan row

The political storm surrounding Udhayanidhi Stalin's alleged remarks about actor Trisha Krishnan has intensified, with actor-politician Khushbu Sundar launching a blistering attack on the former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister. Calling his comments "vulgar, crude and crass," Khushbu in an intervie»»»

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Gulf News 54m

What happened to Perez Hilton? Blogger hospitalised after police respond to TikTok livestream concerns

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalised on Tuesday night following a police response at his Miami home, after members of the public raised concerns over content he had livestreamed on TikTok. What happened Emergency vehicles were seen outside Hilton's residence in Miami on Tuesday evening a»»»

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UPI 55m

El-Sayed, Stevens race too close to call in Michigan Senate primary - UPI.com

1 of 3 | The Democratic primary for Michigan’s Senate seat between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens is just one of Tuesday’s key races to watch. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The Democratic primary race between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens for a Michiga»»»

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Naharnet 1h

More than 800,000 displaced Lebanese returning home after war

More than 800,000 people displaced by war in Lebanon have begun returning to their hometowns following a lull in violence amid the Israel-Hezbollah war, the United Nations said. The announcement late on Tuesday came as Lebanon and Israel began a new round of U.S.-sponsored talks in Rome aimed at en»»»

BNE 1h

DRC cobalt exports to China may have contained up to 5,000 tonnes of uranium, study finds

Cobalt hydroxide exported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to China between 2000 and 2024 may have contained an estimated 2,000–5,000 tonnes of uranium, according to a peer-reviewed study developed alongside an investigation by Lighthouse Reports and the Financial Times. The quantitative e»»»

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BNE 1h

Taliban delegation’s arrival in Moldova prompts government investigation

A delegation from Afghanistan’s Taliban-controlled Ministry of Agriculture has arrived in Moldova after obtaining visas under circumstances that the Moldovan government says it is investigating, prompting questions over how the visit was authorised, according to Free Europe. Moldova does not recogn»»»

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BNE 1h

Russia’s services sector remains in contraction as fuel shortages drive costs higher

Russia’s services sector remained under pressure in July as weak consumer demand and falling purchasing power continued to weigh on business activity, while fuel shortages pushed up transport costs and renewed inflationary pressures across the economy. (chart) The latest S&P Global Russia »»»

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BNE 1h

Ukraine's calculus of death: Patriot missile and KIA numbers don't add up

Two numbers define how much longer Ukraine can keep fighting: how many interceptor missiles it has left to defend its skies, and how many of its soldiers are actually dying to hold the line. Both are contested, both are politically massaged, and both look worse than the headline versions suggest on»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Oil prices extend declines as markets await US-Iran talks

SINGAPORE: Oil prices continued to decline on Wednesday after steep falls in the previous two trading sessions, with markets closely watching efforts to end the US-Iran war and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures dropped 92 cents, or about 1.2%, to $78.44 a barrel. Th»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai developers enter a new era of precision land buying

In Dubai's current real estate landscape, the developers that will outperform are not those acquiring the most land, but those acquiring with the greatest precision. The market has matured considerably in recent years, with a more diverse buyer base, evolving demand patterns, and greater competitio»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia's FSB Detained Ukraine's Agent Plotting to Set Fire to Military Enlistment Office

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday that it had detained a Russian man who was going to set fire to a military enlistment office in the Kaluga Region on Ukraine's instructions. "In the Kaluga Region, the illegal activities of a Russian citizen, born in 2004,»»»

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Naharnet 1h

US says fully committed to supporting Lebanon and Israel after seventh round of talks

The United States said it remains "fully committed" to support both Lebanon as Israel as they held a fresh round of U.S.-sponsored talks in Rome on Tuesday. "The United States remains fully committed to supporting both governments as they carry this process forward in a manner that delivers lasting»»»

Gulf News 1h

UAE essential goods price platform covers 8,343 products across 525 retail outlets

Dubai: UAE shoppers can compare prices for 8,343 essential products across 525 outlets operated by 13 major retailers through the Ministry of Economy and Tourism’s Essential Goods Prices Platform. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The platform, which was launched in Apri»»»

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UPI 1h

X challenges court order restricting access to jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's account - UPI.com

X said Tuesday that it was ordered to restrict access to the presidential account of Ekrem Imamoglu, seen here running for mayor of Istanbul in 2019. The social media platform said it would challenge the order in court. File photo by Sedat Suna/EPA-EFE Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Social media platform X said i»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Financial Times: From ‘Unconditional Surrender’ to a Strait, The Shrinking Horizons of Trump’s Iran War

US President Donald Trump launched his military campaign against Iran with the declared aim of securing “unconditional surrender” from Tehran. Months later, the White House finds itself negotiating not over nuclear centrifuges or ballistic missiles, but over a single question: who controls the Stra»»»

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France24 1h

SpaceX rocket segment to leave crater when it slams into the Moon

The upper stage of a SpaceX rocket will crash into the Moon on Wednesday, an unintentional collision that poses no danger to Earth but will leave behind a lunar crater. A mixture of solar activity and gravitational forces put the rocket's second stage on its path towards the Moon, scientists said.&»»»

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France24 1h

Armed man arrested outside Trump's Los Angeles golf course before presidential visit

Authorities arrested a man carrying ammunition and later found a loaded gun in his car outside US President Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course, where he was allegedly photographing security preparations ahead of the president's fundraising event. A man carrying ammunition and with a gun in»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Shandong Auto and Auto Parts matchmaking event held in Sharjah, UAE

The Shandong Quality World Wide Shandong Automotive & Auto Parts Industry Promotion Matchmaking Conference was successfully hosted at Sharjah Expo Centre in the UAE on August 4. Organised by the Department of Commerce of Shandong Province, this event marked the inaugural session of the 2026 Industr»»»

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Arab News 1h

India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July: officials

New Delhi: Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed Wednesday, with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes. While the annual monsoon brings rainfall that farmers depend on, scientists say climate change i»»»

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UPI 1h

On This Day, Aug. 5: South African leader Mandela begins 27-year-long imprisonment - UPI.com

On Aug. 5, 1962, police arrested South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela on charges he incited worker strikes and left the country without permission. 1 of 7 | Nelson Mandela raises his fist to the crowd at the Washington Convention Center during his introduction June 26, 1990. The Sou»»»

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DW 1h

AI ecosystem's 'circular' investment: risk or advantage?

BusinessAI ecosystem's 'circular' investment: risk or advantage?Arthur SullivanAmid talk of an AI sector bubble, one aspect is under scrutiny. Many big AI players are invested in smaller ones, who then buy the bigger firm's products. This brings risks and advantages. https://p.dw.com/p/5I3zJThe "ci»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Industrial producer prices up by almost 13% in June

Industrial producer prices, for the domestic and export markets combined, rose by 12.7% in June 2026 compared with the same month in 2025, according to data published on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Among the main industrial groupings, the sharpest price increase was record»»»

Actmedia 1h

Negrescu: Investors do not wait for downgrading but partially include it in price as probability

The market has validated maintaining the rating with Fitch, but continues to tax Romania at a price that shows political uncertainty, while investors are not waiting for downgrading but partially include it in prices, as probability, according to financial consultant Adrian Negrescu. “This is the m»»»

Actmedia 1h

FinMin Nazare: Romania preparing for Moody's next rating test, aiming to regain stable outlook

Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said that the Ministry is preparing for Moody's upcoming assessment, Romania's next rating test after last week's favourable dialogue with Fitch, with the goal of regaining a stable outlook."Moody's, the next rating test for Romania. After the favourable result obt»»»

Actmedia 1h

Energy-sector decarbonisation bill clears Senate

The Senate adopted on Tuesday the legislative proposal on the decarbonisation of the energy sector, introducing an amendment proposed by the Social Democratic Party (PSD), stipulating that lignite- and hard-coal power units may be phased out only after equivalent new energy capacities are built and»»»

Actmedia 1h

U.S. Under Secretary of War Colby appreciates Romania's proactive approach to NATO

U.S. Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby said on Tuesday that he appreciates Romania's proactive approach to burden shifting inside NATO, after a meeting at the Pentagon with Romanian national security presidential adviser Marius Lazurca." On July 29, I hosted Romanian National Security Advisor M»»»

24 News Agency 1h

Blogger arrested for three days for indecent behavior in public place - | 24.KG

In Jalal-Abad region, a blogger was arrested for three days after a video showing indecent behavior in a public place was shared on social media. The regional police department reported. Police have identified the woman captured in the video. Materials have been prepared against A.M. and submitted »»»

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Arab News 1h

German police examine suspicious object at Leipzig airport

German police are investigating a suspicious object found near a ​runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Wednesday after an overnight security incident that temporarily disrupted operations. The southern runway of the airport, which serves ‌as a ‌major hub for ​logistics ‌group ⁠DHL, ​remained closed ⁠»»»

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Arab News 1h

Cape Verde keeper Vozinha says he always believed he was a ‘big club’ player after Colo-Colo move

Cape Verde goalkeeper ‌Vozinha said on Tuesday he always believed he belonged at a major club after his ​stand-out performances at the World Cup earned him a move to Chilean side Colo-Colorado The 40-year-old, who became a social media sensation at the World Cup, played a crucial role in helping th»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Dollar near 6-week low, Yen steadies

Singapore: The US dollar held near six-week lows on Wednesday as currency markets awaited further developments after pressure on the Japanese yen eased. The US dollar index, which tracks the currency against six major peers, was little changed at 99.85, struggling to find direction after hitting a »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July: Officials

New Delhi, India: Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data showed Wednesday, with thousands forced to flee their inundated homes. While the annual monsoon brings rainfall that farmers depend on, scientists say climate c»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Talks with Oman on Strait of Hormuz Bilateral, Not Linked to Any Third Party: Baghaei - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Talks with Oman on Strait of Hormuz Bilateral, Not Linked to Any Third Party: Baghaei 05-08-2026 09:45 AM Esmaeil Baqaei, Iran’s Foreign Mi»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Draw the Sword! China Will Not Allow Anyone to Run Amok at Its Doorstep

From joint exercise and CCG law-enforcement operations to the issuance of measures for nature reserve management, China fired three "arrows" in defense of its sovereignty over Huangyan Dao on August 1, leaving no room for ambiguity in response to the Philippines' provocative and unlawful actions. A»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Dollar near 6-week low, Yen ateadies

Singapore: The US dollar held near six-week lows on Wednesday as currency markets awaited further developments after pressure on the Japanese yen eased. The US dollar index, which tracks the currency against six major peers, was little changed at 99.85, struggling to find direction after hitting a »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Designs for civil servants’ clothing with national elements developed - | 24.KG

The Dilbar Design House has developed clothing designs for civil servants featuring elements of Kyrgyz national style, the Ministry of Culture told 24.kg news agency. All sketches have already been submitted to the Presidential Administration. «After the World Nomad Games and the Shanghai Cooperati»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Oman consumer watchdog warns Against BenQ GV31 portable projector over fire risk

Dubai: Oman's Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has urged consumers to stop using the BenQ GV31 Portable Projector immediately after identifying a battery defect that could pose a fire risk. The authority said the safety warning was issued because the projector's battery may overheat, increasing »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Producer Price Index jumps 14.32% in May 2026 amid regional disruptions

Doha, Qatar: Despite unprecedented regional escalations, disruptions to trade routes and exports, increased logistics and insurance costs, and wider pressures on global supply chains, Qatar safeguarded economic stability, maintained the uninterrupted provision of essential services, protected consu»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Graeme Smith relishes 50-over World Cup return to Africa

Doha, Qatar: South Africa legend Graeme Smith thinks next year’s Men’s Cricket World Cup will be a landmark moment for the game, highlighting the tournament’s return to Africa and the prestige of the 50-over showcase. South Africa last co-hosted the tournament in 2003, alongside Zimbabwe and Kenya.»»»

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Arab News 2h

North Korea warns of ‘military options’ over Japan rearmament

SEOUL: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday accused Japan of “transformation into a war state” as Tokyo beefs up its military stance in the Pacific. Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status — increasing military spending, ramping»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Alkrar secures Al Rayyan Cup glory at Deauville; HM Alchahine wins Doha Cup

Doha, Qatar: Alkrar (Azadi) claimed his first victory at the highest level by winning the Gr.1 (PA) Al Rayyan Cup while HM Alchahine (Al Mourtajez) claimed the Gr.1 (PA) Doha Cup (Prix Manganate) in thrilling action at Deauville in France yesterday. Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) chairman »»»

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