Gulf News 6m

This airline made a hoodie for people who hate seat recliners

Dubai: There's that one moment at a boarding gate when a person's true character shows itself. The first boarding call sounds — group one, mind you — and suddenly half the waiting area rises as if to a starting gun only they could hear. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesS»»»

gulfnews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 7m

Eurovision 2027 Preparations Underway in Burgas with EUR 20 Mln Earmarked as Sofia Seeks Answers on Host Selection

The State has earmarked EUR 20 million for preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 through the end of this year, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said in Burgas on Thursday, as the host city began work on the organization of the event and Sofia Municipality sought detailed feedback on wh»»»

bta.bg
Naharnet 8m

Report: US to name new pilot zone if Lebanon and Israel fail to agree

If Lebanon and Israel fail to agree on a new pilot zone in south Lebanon, Washington will designate the aforementioned zone, U.S. General Joseph Clearfield told Lebanese officials during his latest visit to Beirut, according to a senior Lebanese official. The Lebanese official spoke to al-Joumhouri»»»

Naharnet 8m

Berri says ending UNIFIL is 'greatest crime against south'

Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri has emphasized the importance of UNIFIL forces' presence in southern Lebanon and their assigned role, both in “maintaining security in the south and in supporting the Lebanese Army's deployment across all Lebanese territory up to the international border, as stipul»»»

The Peninsula 8m

Prime Minister meets Secretary-General of Arab League

Cairo: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met in Cairo on Thursday with Secretary-General of the League of Arab States HE Nabil Fahmy. At the outset of the meeting, His Excellency congratulated the Secretary-General of the Arab Leag»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Barents Observer 18m

The GRU Family Affair: How Russian Intelligence Officers and Their Wives Settled in Norway

Moscow continues to send GRU officers to Norway under diplomatic cover. The Barents Observer looks at their identities. Colonel Sergei Belousov has held the position of military attaché at the Russian embassy in Oslo since around the middle of 2025. According to leaked data, Belousov is registered »»»

thebarentsobserver.com
The Peninsula 24m

Joint statement issued by mediators: The State of Qatar, Republic of Türkiye, and Arab Republic of Egypt on recent Israeli attacks in Gaza

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, in their capacity as mediating countries, strongly condemn the recent Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, which have resulted in the loss of civilian lives, including women and children, and express their deep »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Sputnik 24m

Russia's Rosatom Holding Talks With Another 15 Countries on Construction of Nuclear Plants - CEO

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom is holding talks with another 15 countries on the construction of nuclear power plants, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Thursday. Russian President Vladimir Putin convened a meeting to discuss the development of nuclear energy. On Th»»»

sputniknews.com
France24 27m

Founder of Chinese real estate giant Evergrande Xu Jiayin sentenced to life

The founder of China Evergrande Group, the world's most-indebted property developer, was sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court on Thursday, five years after the firm's collapse shook the nation's economy and financial markets. China sentenced the founder of embattled property giant Evergra»»»

france24.com
Gulf News 27m

Explained: Why Pakistan bans used-car imports under Personal Baggage Scheme

Dubai: Pakistan has abolished the Personal Baggage Scheme for importing used vehicles for overseas Pakistanis, while retaining the Gift and Transfer of Residence schemes under stricter conditions aimed at preventing their commercial misuse. Pakistan’s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan confirmed the »»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 27m

Iran signals tougher military strategy as US standoff deepens

Tehran: Six months into its war with the United States, Iran's military has begun signalling a shift from retaliation to offence, which analysts say could reflect Tehran's belief it holds leverage to advance its demands and break the stalemate. Since US-Israeli strikes launched the war on February »»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 30m

150 Qatar Airways widebody aircraft now have free Wi-Fi

Dubai: Qatar Airways is on track to complete its Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787 fleet by the end of 2026, after equipping more than half of its aircraft with the high-speed satellite Wi-Fi service. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesThe Doha-based airline has now f»»»

gulfnews.com
Novinite 32m

Radev and Rutte Warn Any Attack on NATO Member Will Trigger Alliance Response

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev spoke by phone with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about the security situation in Europe, with particular attention to concerns over possible aggressive actions by Iran, according to the Bulgarian government. Rutte reaffirmed NATO's full support and the read»»»

novinite.com
Qatar Tribune 33m

Prime minister meets secretary-general of Arab League

CAIRO: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met in Cairo on Thursday with Secretary-General of the League of Arab States HE Nabil Fahmy. At the outset of the meeting, the PM congratulated the Secretary-General of the Arab League on th»»»

qatar-tribune.com
UPI 37m

Woman writes 150 words on a sticky note to break Guinness World Record - UPI.com

Pushpajothi Ravikumar broke the Guinness World Record for the most words written on a sticky note: 150. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A United Arab Emirates woman broke a Guinness World Record by managing to hand-write 150 different words onto a single sticky note. Pushp»»»

upi.com
UPI 37m

Watch: Squid spill closes Rhode Island intersection for 8 hours - UPI.com

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- It was a calamari catastrophe on a Rhode Island road when an overturned tractor-trailer spilled "a substantial portion" of squid into traffic. The Narragansett Police Department said in a news release that the tractor-trailer was carrying thousands of pounds of squid to be processe»»»

upi.com
Gulf News 42m

Dubai adds 24,000 new property units in H1 2026, 104 projects worth Dh111 billion completed

Dubai: More than 24,000 new real estate units were added to Dubai during the first six months of 2026, an increase of 36% compared with last year, according to figures reviewed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Thursday. A total of 104 real estate projects were completed during»»»

gulfnews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 43m

Prosecutors Investigate Whether Anti-Organized Crime Officers Exceeded Their Powers While Probing Peevski Flights Case

The Sofia City Prosecution Office (SCPO) has opened an investigation into whether officers from the General Directorate Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) overstepped their powers while checking Movement for Rights and Freedoms Chair Delyan Peevski, who enjoys immunity as a Member of Parliament. Off»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 43m

Water Recedes From Bulgarian Bank of Danube at Vidin-Kalafat Bridge

The Danube has completely receded from the Bulgarian bank at the Vidin-Kalafat Bridge, leaving part of the riverbed exposed, a BTA reporter found on the scene Thursday. At the 796th river kilometre, the water has receded toward the Romanian bank, where the waterway also runs. The receding water has»»»

bta.bg
Qatar Tribune 45m

Prime minister, Egyptian counterpart reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral relations

CAIRO: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr Mostafa Madbouly on the sidelines of the seventh session of the Qatari-Egyptian Joint Higher Committee, held in Cairo, Egypt. Duri»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 45m

Qatar, Egypt reaffirm strong ties, boost economic cooperation and coordinate on regional issues

CAIRO: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE DrBadr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the seventh session of the Qatari-Egyptian Jo»»»

qatar-tribune.com
The Peninsula 48m

Qatar Central Bank Governor meets Ambassador of Kazakhstan

Doha, Qatar: Governor of the Qatar Central Bank HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani met on Thursday with Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the State of Qatar HE Bakhyt Batyrshayev. During the meeting, they reviewed key facets of bilateral cooperation between the two countries»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Sputnik 48m

Putin Lauds Nuclear Energy as Cornerstone of Russian Achievement

Today, nuclear energy is a source of pride for Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. Putin convened a meeting on the development of nuclear energy. On Thursday, the Russian nuclear industry marks the 81st anniversary of its founding."Today, nuclear energy - with its powerful concentration »»»

sputniknews.com
BNE 51m

Russians are not cashing out of banks, deposits hit a record high but savings boom that built them running out of steam

This week The Telegraph reported that “Russians withdraw billions from banks amid fears Putin could seize deposits.” What actually happened is Russian bank deposits have doubled since the start of the war in Ukraine and are still rising. Russians are not taking money out of banks; they are putting »»»

intellinews.com
Naharnet 56m

Syrian police investigator to face prosecution after detainee with hemophilia dies

A Syrian police investigator who slapped a man during interrogation despite having been warned that he had hemophilia will face prosecution, officials said Thursday. Syria's interior ministry earlier this week launched an investigation into the death of Mohammad Ghamira and on Thursday announced in»»»

The Peninsula 56m

QFA President underlines consultation, governance in Asian football system

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) believes that the strength and unity of Asian football depend upon open consultation, mutual respect and sound institutional governance, stressed QFA President, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. ​"Our recent correspondence with the Asian Footbal»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
The Peninsula 56m

QMMF publishes Rally Guide 1, announces initial details of this year’s Qatar International Baja

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) has published Rally Guide 1 and released initial details of this year’s Qatar International Baja. The Lusail-based event takes its place in the calendar on October 28 to 31 and is the penultimate round of both the FIA World and Middle Ea»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Al Manar 1h

IRGC Warns of Qualitative Leap in Weapons If War Resumes

A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that Tehran would deploy significantly more advanced and destructive weaponry than those used in previous conflicts should a new war break out, signaling a major escalation in the Islamic Republic’s military posture. Bri»»»

english.almanar.com.lb
Arab News 1h

Farage using Christianity to ‘channel anti-Muslim feeling’: Ex-archbishop

LONDON: The former archbishop of Canterbury has accused Reform UK leader Nigel Farage of using the Christian faith to “channel anti-Muslim feeling.” Rowan Williams also said he would pose some “awkward questions” to anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson over his professed Christian belief. There is an»»»

arabnews.com
Qatar Tribune 1h

President of Egypt meets prime minister

CAIRO: President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met in Cairo on Thursday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, who is visiting Egypt as the head of the State of Qatar's delegation to the seventh session of »»»

qatar-tribune.com
DW 1h

How a US immigration case became a cost-of-living crisis

Janelle DumalaonWhen Deonna Nungaray's mother was detained after a traffic stop in Valley Brook, Oklahoma, it not only upended an immigration case years in the making but also her family's finances. https://p.dw.com/p/5J36dAdvertisementAn immigration detention case in Oklahoma has turned into a cos»»»

dw.com
Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah Bloc Urges Lebanese Authority to Declare ‘Framework Agreement’ Dead, Quit Talks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Bloc Urges Lebanese Authority to Declare ‘Framework Agreement’ Dead, Quit Talks 20-08-2026 14:47 PM Hezbollah and Lebanon's natio»»»

english.almanar.com.lb
Arab News 1h

Saudi Arabia launches first energy hackathon ahead of 25th WPC Energy Congress

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched its first energy hackathon, set to take place ahead of the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh in October. The Ministry of Energy opened submissions for the inaugural hackathon, held under the patronage of Energy and Industry Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. “U»»»

arabnews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Human Rights Watchdog Warns against Replacing Delayed Reform of Juvenile Justice with Repression

The Bulgarian Helsinki Committee (BHC) said on Thursday that the country's legislation governing what happens to children in conflict with the law was adopted way back in 1958. "Reform is decades overdue, yet instead of pursuing it, those in power are proposing something all too familiar in Bulgari»»»

bta.bg
France24 1h

'She'll never leave me': Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's most devoted aide?

Natalie Harp has spent years operating close to US President Donald Trump while attracting little public attention. But recent events have thrust the 35-year-old presidential aide into the spotlight, including accompanying Trump on a secret flight from Turkey during a reported security threat. »»»

france24.com
Arab News 1h

Arab Gulf readies infrastructure to attract long-term capital

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries are reshaping how they finance the next wave of infrastructure, moving beyond government spending to tap private and institutional capital for projects spanning energy, water, and the digital economy. The shift marks a broader change in the Gulf’s inves»»»

arabnews.com
Dailynews Hungary 1h

Hungary’s revamped public broadcaster launches new flagship news bulletin with a surprising shift

Hungary’s public broadcaster has launched its revamped flagship news programme, with its first edition featuring comments from opposition figures and critics of the government: a notable change in tone following a major overhaul of the public media’s news operation. The new Híradó aired for the fir»»»

dailynewshungary.com
Gulf News 1h

Lucknow banker kills estranged wife, sister before taking own life

A State Bank of India employee allegedly shot dead his estranged wife outside her workplace in Lucknow before returning home, killing his younger sister and taking his own life on Thursday, in a case police are investigating as a double murder followed by suicide. The killings unfolded within a sho»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 1h

Bitcoin breaks $70,000 for first time in over two months

Dubai: Bitcoin climbed above $70,000 for the first time in more than two months on Thursday, extending a two-day rally that has brought buyers back into the cryptocurrency market following lower US Treasury yields, fresh institutional inflows and renewed hopes of regulatory progress in Washington. »»»

gulfnews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Sofia City Prosecution Office Opens Two Pre-Trial Proceedings into Hemus Motorway Lot 4, Northern Speed Tangent

The Sofia City Prosecution Office (SCPO) has initiated two pre-trial proceedings based on sufficient data indicating possible crimes related to the construction of Lot 4 of the Hemus Motorway and the Northern Speed Tangent project, the prosecution service said here on Thursday. The pre-trial procee»»»

bta.bg
24 News Agency 1h

Uzbekistan announces plans to build second nuclear power plant - | 24.KG

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the start of preparatory work on a project to build the country’s second nuclear power plant. The head of state made the announcement during a working visit to Khorezm region, Podrobno.uz reported. According to the president, reliable energy supp»»»

24.kg
24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan and Belarus regulate stay of citizens in each other’s countries - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a conclusion on an intergovernmental agreement with Belarus regulating the stay of citizens of the two countries. The document has been submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh for ratification. The corresponding order was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev. The agr»»»

24.kg
UPI 1h

At least 13 killed, 40 hurt in ballistic missile attack on Kyiv - UPI.com

A local man inspects the aftermath of Russian missile strike on a residential area of Kyiv early Thursday. Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA Aug. 20 (UPI) -- A Russian aerial assault on Kyiv overnight killed at least 13 people and injured 40, with officials saying Ukraine was effectively defenseless ag»»»

upi.com
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Sofia City Prosecutor's Office Opens Two Pre-Trial Proceedings into Hemus Motorway Lot 4, Northern Speed Tangent

The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office (SCPO) has initiated two pre-trial proceedings based on sufficient data indicating possible crimes related to the construction of Lot 4 of the Hemus Motorway and the Northern Speed Tangent project, the prosecution service said here on Thursday. The pre-trial proce»»»

bta.bg
The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister meets Egyptian Foreign Minister

Cairo: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty, on the sidelines of the seventh session of the »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Novinite 1h

Greece Ready to Deploy Patriot Missiles to Protect Bulgaria From Iran

Greece is prepared to help defend Bulgarian airspace if Iran carries out an attack on US military facilities in Southeast Europe, according to Greek media reports citing sources from the Greek Defense Ministry. Athens is considering deploying a Patriot air defense system near the Bulgarian border i»»»

novinite.com
Novinite 1h

Democratic Bulgaria: Gyurov Should Seek Borissov’s Support for Presidency

Former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov is expected to be formally announced as a presidential candidate within days, according to Atanas Atanasov, deputy speaker of Parliament and a leading figure in Democratic Bulgaria. Speaking to Nova TV, Atanasov said preparations are already underway to»»»

novinite.com
Arab News 1h

Morocco’s inflation falls 0.6% in July as food prices decline

JEDDAH: Morocco’s consumer price index fell 0.6 percent year on year in July, as a decline in food prices more than offset higher non-food costs, official data showed. According to Morocco’s High Commission for Planning, food prices fell 3.7 percent from a year earlier in July, while non-food price»»»

arabnews.com
Novinite 2h

18-Year-Old Who Attacked Nepalese Citizens in Plovdiv Remains FreeOpinions

Eighteen-year-old Teodor Velev, accused of attacking Nepalese citizens in Plovdiv and causing them minor bodily injuries, will remain free on bail after the Plovdiv District Court confirmed the €700 measure. The court hearing established that Velev had already paid the bail and had cooperated with »»»

novinite.com
Novinite 2h

Eight Vultures Die in Suspected Poisoning in Bulgaria's Balkan MountainsOpinions

Eight vultures have died in a suspected poisoning incident in Bulgaria's Central Balkan National Park, including black and griffon vultures and the country's only bearded vulture, conservationists reported. The first dead birds were discovered on August 18 in difficult-to-reach terrain at an altitu»»»

novinite.com