UPI 6m

Heavy rains hit vulnerable communities after Venezuela earthquakes - UPI.com

A drainage ditch filled with trash is seen after heavy rains in Caracas, Venezuela, on Sunday. Photo by Miguel Gutirrez/EPA Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Heavy rains dumped more than two months' worth of precipitation on Venezuela's capital in just 45 minutes, flooding a major highway, disrupting subway service»»»

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Sputnik 6m

Priests of Ukrainian Orthodox Church Face Forced Mobilization — Russian Foreign Ministry

The forced mobilization of Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) clergy has intensified since 2025, with recruitment centers allegedly pressuring priests, extorting money, and ignoring legal exemptions, according to a Russian Foreign Ministry report. The territorial recruitment centers (TCCs) have confis»»»

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Al Manar 10m

Leader’s Advisor Calls on US to Learn from Its ‘Strategic Defeat’ against Iran

A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has called on the US to learn lessons from its recurrent defeats against Iran and abandon its policy of imposing constant sanctions on the country. Mohammad Mokhber said in a Monday post on his X account that»»»

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Arab News 17m

Bangladesh says ‘discussion ongoing’ on potential entry into Makkah pact

DHAKA: A discussion is underway in Bangladesh on the potential of joining the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, officials say, citing a “positive position” toward a framework involving Saudi Arabia. The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement is a new defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye, w»»»

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DW 33m

Could Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?

ConflictsUkraineCould Russia's growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?Denis KishinevskiyUkrainian attacks on oil refineries have deepened Russia's fuel crisis, with shortages reaching Moscow. Could growing public anger put Putin under pressure? https://p.dw.com/p/5JGBeCars waiting in line to »»»

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The Peninsula 38m

France readies high school phone ban for next month

Paris, France: The French government said Monday it would press ahead with a ban on mobile phones in high schools from next month, but trade unions warned that the measure might be hard to implement quickly. In July, France's parliament approved legislation banning both social media access for chil»»»

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UPI 42m

UPS announces $2 billion investment in healthcare, supply chain - UPI.com

UPS announced on Monday an ongoing investment of $2 billion in international, healthcare and supply chain businesses to assist with global flexibility. File Photo by John Sommers II/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UPI) -- UPS announced on Monday an ongoing investment of $2 billion in international, he»»»

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UPI 42m

Mexico resumes live cattle exports to U.S. after yearlong halt - UPI.com

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said during her morning news conference Monday that cattle exports have resumed gradually through the Agua Prieta border crossing in the northern state of Sonora. Photo by Jose Mendez/EPA Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Mexico resumed live cattle exports to the United States on»»»

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Gulf News 45m

Kuwaiti woman detained after allegedly insulting municipality inspector while on duty

Dubai: A Kuwaiti woman has been detained after allegedly verbally insulting a Kuwait Municipality inspector while he was carrying out his official duties, according to a security source quoted by local media. The incident was reported to the Interior Ministry’s operations room after the inspector s»»»

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Gulf News 57m

Seven-year-old Indian expat girl falls to death from Sharjah flat

Sharjah: A seven-year-old Indian expat girl died on Monday after falling from her family's third floor apartment in Sharjah, according to her family. The child, Safa Mubarak, was reportedly alone at home in Sharjah's Al Nabba area when the tragedy took place, her uncle, Mansoor Ali, told Gulf News »»»

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RT 1h

Japan rejects Ukraine’s request for air defense weapons

Japan does not plan to supply Ukraine with weapons, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara has said. At a press briefing on Monday, he told reporters that Tokyo “is not considering any deliveries” of defensive or offensive weapons “at this time.” Kihara was responding to Ukrainian Prime Minister Ser»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Iran says finds new gas, after war hits energy sector

TEHRAN — Iran said recently it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas, months into the Middle East war that has hit the country's energy infrastructure and production."New gas reserves were discovered in the south of Fars province," Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad told »»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Oil falls as Trump pledges economic war on Iran

HONG KONG — Oil prices fell on Monday as investors braced for details of a US plan to isolate the Iranian economy that President Donald Trump billed as the "most crushing" financial operation ever against Tehran.Asian stocks were mostly down, with South Korea's tech-rich Kospi falling more than thr»»»

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France24 1h

US sanctions 'unlikely to get Tehran to bow down' despite effect on population

Iran has warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded U.S. sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. The expanded sanctions come after weeks of impasse. The United States has not dislodged Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fif»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Pilot stays with stricken jet to protect civilians — then ejects as it burns

A Hungarian Gripen fighter jet was destroyed near Szolnok on Monday morning. The aircraft issued a distress signal, landed, and then caught fire. The pilot ejected, and according to current information, his condition is stable. “What we currently know is that the aircraft issued a distress signal, »»»

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UPI 1h

Arbitrator orders Washington Post to rehire columnist Karen Attiah - UPI.com

Supporters of The Washington Post attend a rally held by guild members outside the Washington Post office building in Washington, D.C., on February 5. Yesterday, On Monday, an independent arbitrator said the newspaper must rehire fired columnist Karen Attiah. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License»»»

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France24 1h

DR Congo, AFC/M23 group agree on roadmap for peace negotiations after Swiss talks

Mediators representing the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 armed group and the Democratic Republic of Congo in a joint statement published Sunday said they have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks. The two sides said they had "agreed on the importance of a standardised method for reporting all»»»

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Novinite 1h

Iran: US Planes Left Bulgaria, but Their Deployment Violated International Law

Iran has said the deployment of US aerial refueling aircraft in Bulgaria violated international law and amounted to support for US and Israeli military operations against Tehran, while acknowledging that the planes have now left the country. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Te»»»

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Novinite 1h

Radev Vows to End Oligarchic Influence Over Bulgaria

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria would not allow a return to what he described as the country's “mutri” (thug) era, as he announced plans for deeper reforms in law enforcement, the security services and the judiciary. Speaking alongside Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov while presenting the»»»

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Novinite 1h

At Least 14 Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers Have Passed Through Bulgarian Waters, Raising Security Threat

At least 14 tankers linked to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" sailed through Bulgarian and Romanian waters during the first seven months of 2026, spending a combined 418 hours in the territorial waters of the two countries, according to an analysis by Greenpeace Bulgaria. The findings come days a»»»

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France24 1h

Europe ramps up support to Ukraine as its US-dependent air defence runs low

European leaders are meeting Kyiv as Ukraine holds celebrations for its 35th Independence Day. The so-called Coalition of the Willing is set to hold talks regarding support to the country, four-and-a-half years after the Russian invasion started, with the European Union having announced it was rele»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria: Man Accused of Poisoning Vultures Released on €3,000 BailOpinions

The Plovdiv District Court has released 36-year-old Lalio Bichev on €3,000 bail after prosecutors accused him of poisoning and killing eight protected vultures and a raven near Kalofer. The court ordered that the amount be paid within seven days. Prosecutors had requested that Bichev remain in cust»»»

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UPI 1h

Former officer convicted in Sonya Massey killing dies in prison - UPI.com

Former Sangamon County, Ill., sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, the officer convicted for murdering Sonya Massey in 2024, has died in prison. File Photo by Sangamon County Sheriff's Department/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Former Sangamon County, Ill., sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson, the officer»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sharjah expands government payment options with Jaywan card across Tahseel

Sharjah has expanded payment options across its Tahseel government collection system by enabling the UAE’s national payment card, Jaywan, across digital channels and service centres, the emirate’s Central Finance Department said. Customers can use Jaywan through the Tahseel website and smart applic»»»

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Arab News 1h

Russia’s Perm oil refinery halted operations after August 21 drone attack, sources say

RUSSIA: The Perm oil ‌refinery, Russia’s seventh-largest oil processing plant by volumes, stopped operations following a Ukrainian drone attack, which caused ​fire and damage to technological units on August 21, two industry sources said on Monday. Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russia’s energy »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Weddings initiative expands support for Emirati families

Dubai: The Dubai Weddings initiative has grown from a service helping Emirati couples organise their wedding celebrations into a wider programme supporting young families before and after marriage. Launched in early 2024, the initiative brings together wedding services, marriage preparation, financ»»»

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UPI 2h

California AG cancels planned meeting over Paramount-Warner Bros. merger - UPI.com

California Attorney General Rob Bonta walks to speak to press in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on November 5. On Sunday, he accused Paramount of leaking details about a meeting the state had with the company on Friday. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UP»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Despair and anger in Conakry after deadly landfill collapse

Conakry: Abou Hamza, an outraged resident of the Dar es Salam neighbourhood of Conakry where a landfill collapse killed 30 people over the weekend, said that locals had tried to warn Guinea's authorities about the danger. The garbage dump in the suburbs of the capital collapsed onto a residential a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar paramotor team crowned Poland Open champions with three golds, one silver

DOHA: The Qatar paramotor team, affiliated with the Qatar Air Sports Committee at the Special Forces, were crowned champions of the Poland Open, after securing three gold medals and one silver at the competition held from August 18 to 22. The championship brought together 31 pilots representing Qat»»»

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DW 2h

Trump says Canada to face 50% auto, steel tariffs from 2027

PoliticsUnited States of AmericaTrump says Canada to face 50% auto, steel tariffs from 2027Natalie Muller Reuters, AP and AFPThe US had already announced a 50% levy on a range of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed last week, prompting Canada to pledge retaliatory tariffs. https://p.dw.com/p»»»

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Arab News 2h

How Gaza’s kite tradition became entangled in conflict

LONDON: For generations, spring and summer along Gaza’s coast meant homemade kites — brightly colored creations sometimes tied to rooftops so the wind would not carry them away. Today, however, Israel regards the toys as a potential security threat. “It was one of the most ordinary joys of childhoo»»»

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UPI 2h

Global oil prices fall ahead of 'Economic D-Day' announcement on Iran - UPI.com

Oil prices fell slightly on Monday ahead of the unveiling by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of the toughest set of Iran sanctions yet. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Oil prices fell slightly on Monday ahead of the unveiling by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bes»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Armenian Parliament Says Ready to Continue Dialogue With Russia

YEREVAN (Sputnik) - Armenian parliament speaker Ruben Rubinyan has expressed his readiness to continue dialogue with Russia, the parliament's press office said on Monday. "During the meeting, Rubinyan and [Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey] Kopyrkin discussed issues related to the further deepen»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Le Pen Leads Other French Presidential Candidates by Wide Margin - Poll

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France's National Rally parliamentary faction leader Marine Le Pen holds a significant lead over the other candidates for the French presidency in the 2027 elections, a Toluna Harris Interactive poll conducted for the M6 broadcaster and RTL radio station showed on Monday. Toluna »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE insurance assets hit Dh164.9b as premiums surge 15%

Dubai: The UAE insurance industry's total assets climbed to Dh164.9 billion in 2025 as premiums, claims and profits increased and mandatory health insurance helped expand the number of policies across the country. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.T»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Trump claims Iran 'collapsing' as US threatens 'economic D-Day'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran was "collapsing" as Washington prepared to announce the details of a new economic pressure campaign that Tehran has derided as an admission of defeat. Almost six months into their war, the two sides are locked in a stalemate, with peace talks stalle»»»

Qatar Tribune 3h

QF opens registration for 2027 'Akhlaquna' award

DOHA: Qatar Foundation's (QF) Pre-University Education has announced the opening of registration for the 2027 edition of its Akhlaquna initiative. Applications can be submitted on www.akhlaquna.qa and will be accepted until December 17. This year's edition welcomes entries across four age categorie»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Bessent Admits in His Article US's Defeat in Conflict With Iran - Iranian Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's article about the final stage of the US military campaign against Iran is full of inconsistencies and basically proves Washington's defeat, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Monday. "Mr. Bessent! Something doesn’t add »»»

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Gulf News 3h

China's Xi Jinping urges 'diplomatic' Mideast solution in talks with Jordan's king

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping urged a "diplomatic" solution to the Middle East crisis as he told the King of Jordan on Monday that the sovereignty of countries in the region should be respected. Xi told King Abdullah II during talks in Beijing that China values Jordan's "unique and importan»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Parkin expands beyond UAE with Bahrain push after Egypt entry

Dubai: Parkin Company PJSC has signed an agreement to explore smart parking and mobility opportunities in Bahrain, days after announcing its first entry into Egypt, extending its expansion drive beyond the UAE. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Park»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Emirates leads global airlines in international capacity with over 31 billion seat kilometres

Dubai: Emirates has ranked first among global airlines for international capacity in August, offering more than 31 billion available seat kilometres (ASKs), according to data from aviation analytics OAG. The Dubai-based carrier’s international capacity was about 21 per cent higher than second-ranke»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

NGOs Raise Concerns Over Police Operations Targeting Cyclists in Sofia Parks

Non-governmental organisations including the Bulgarian Association for Electromobility (BAEM), Veloevolution Association, the Environmental Association “For the Earth”, Critical Mass, Sofenhagen and the ManEko Foundation have expressed concern over recent police operations in parks in Sofia targeti»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Australian PM wants to ban data centres near schools

Sydney: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will seek to ban large data centres being built near schools, homes and farms when he meets with state leaders this week, according to plans seen by AFP on Monday. Albanese's government has pledged to rush through a national artificial intelligenc»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Looking beyond price per square metre: how Budapest, Warsaw and Bucharest’s new-build home markets differ

Lower new-build property prices in Bucharest and Poland’s major cities may catch the attention of Hungarian buyers, but the success of a property investment abroad is determined by much more than the purchase price and achievable rental income. An analysis by Cordia comparing the Hungarian, Polish »»»

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Arab News 3h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in green at 11,174

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Monday, gaining 95.45 points, or 0.86 percent, to close at 11,174.13 The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR6.01 billion ($1.59 billion), as 174 of the listed stocks advanced, while 83 retreated. The MSCI Tadawul Index also inc»»»

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Arab News 3h

US Treasury to broaden scope of secondary sanctions on Iran, source says

WASHINGTON: The US Treasury is expected to broaden the scope of secondary sanctions ​it can impose on entities and countries that maintain business ties with Iran as the Trump administration seeks on Monday to increase economic pressure on Tehran, a source familiar with the plans told Reuters.The ‌»»»

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Arab News 3h

UK PM dismisses Russian threats as Ukraine allies gather in Kyiv

KYIV: The United Kingdom will keep providing defense aid to Ukraine despite Russia’s threats, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday on a visit to Kyiv where allies gathered to discuss support. Air defense supplies are due to be the main priority at the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, joi»»»

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Gulf News 3h

From bhajans to Bollywood: Meet Ameen Avi singer of Jhoota on his rise to stardom with Khan Saab of Dhurandhar fame

Dubai: Avinash Kumar spends his weekdays as a Project Specialist at Amazon. His weekends belong to something else entirely. Better known by his stage name Ameen Avi, the singer from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan reached out to Gulf News to share his story, hoping it gives aspiring musicians or anyone w»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Tunisia migrant boat sinking sparks anger and clashes as search for missing continues

Dubai: Violent protests erupted in Tunisia’s southeastern city of Ben Guerdane after a migrant boat sank while heading towards Italy, as anger over the tragedy and frustration over economic conditions spilled into clashes with security forces. Protesters burned tyres and blocked roads on Sunday nig»»»

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Gulf News 3h

How LA sanctuary has protected rare gibbons for 50 years

The Gibbon Conservation Center outside Los Angeles has spent five decades caring for some of the world’s rarest and most endangered primates. Founded in 1976 by self-taught primatologist Alan Mootnick, the centre has grown from caring for a small number of animals into a globally recognised institu»»»

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