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Tata’s power struggle exposes a governance fault line

Dubai: N. Chandrasekaran’s departure from Tata Sons is more than an unexpected change at the top of India’s largest business group. It exposes a recurring weakness in Tata’s unusual governance model: the boundary between the charitable trusts that control the group and the professional executives e»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah threatens to retaliate – Ya Libnan

Share: A man reacts on the rubble of a destroyed home that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Ansar village, southern Lebanon, on Aug. 15, 2026. Photo by Mohammed Zaatari/AP Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, some of the deadliest since deals in June eased ho»»»

Qatar Tribune 3h

QC opens QR1.06mn science laboratory at Sri Lanka college

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity inaugurated a newly constructed three-storey Science Laboratory Building at Kalutara Muslim Central College in Sri Lanka, marking a major investment in education and scientific learning. The project, valued at approximately QR1,065,000, aims to enhance scienc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Grind Basketball Team triumphs at World Youth Championship in Singapore

Darlene Regis DOHA The Grind Basketball Team has put Qatar on the international youth basketball map, clinching first place in the U12 Division at the World Youth Championship 2026 in Singapore from August 6 to 9. The Qatar-UAE squad battled through a highly competitive international field featurin»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Filipino Leader Jyerex Abrasado at the helm of global SportsTech firm Perform AI’s Qatar innovation grant win

Filipino executive at heart of Qatar-backed AI breakthrough in sports technologyDarlene Regis DOHA A Filipino professional is playing a key role in an international sports technology breakthrough after Perform AI L.L.C. was selected as the only company worldwide to receive a Qatar Open Innovation (»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QNL strengthens Arab library presence at IFLA WLIC 2026 in South Korea

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) participated with a high-level delegation of experts in the 90th IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2026 in Busan, South Korea, where several of its senior officials led panel discussions showcasing the library’s pioneering effo»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar Social Work expands global collaboration on rightsof persons with disabilities

QNA Geneva Qatar Foundation for Social Work participated in the 35th session of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, held at the UN headquarters in Geneva. The participation is part of Qatar Social Work’s endeavour to enhance civil society participation in intern»»»

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Arab News 4h

Hamas chief heads to Cairo for talks ahead of Kushner visit

JERUSALEM: Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya was set to travel to Cairo on Saturday evening for talks with Egyptian officials, a Hamas source told AFP, ahead of a visit by US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner to the region. Hayya, who will be visiting Egypt for the first time since a»»»

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Sana 5h

Syria extends condolences to Indonesia, affirms solidarity over devastating earthquake

Damascus, Aug. 15 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic expressed on Saturday its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the friendly Republic of Indonesia, its government and people, following the devastating earthquake that struck several regions of the country, resulting in casualties, injuries, »»»

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RT 5h

Why is the UK protecting Israel’s BlackCore election meddlers?

The British government is refusing to disclose information on how an Israeli “information warfare” firm targeted Scotland’s pro-Palestine first minister. Nobody’s saying who ordered the operation, but a trail of clues leads through Africa to Tel Aviv. Read more Wired for war: The Israeli spy-tech m»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar Television Marks 56 Years as a Leading Media Beacon of Creativity and Culture

Doha: Qatar Television marks today, August 15, the 56th anniversary of its launch, a milestone that reflects more than half a century of media leadership and cultural authenticity. Since its first broadcast on August 15, 1970, this national institution has played a role far beyond delivering news a»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Hezbollah Lawyers’ Assembly Calls on Lebanon to Restore Right to Pursue “Israel” Internationally

The Hezbollah Lawyers’ Assembly on Saturday condemned Israeli attacks on civilians in the southern Lebanese towns of Ansar and Deir Al-Zahrani, calling on the Lebanese authorities to withdraw from direct negotiations with Israel and restore Lebanon’s right to pursue Israeli occupation officials bef»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

GCC Secretary General condemns repeated Iranian attacks on UAE ADNOC tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed his strong condemnation and denunciation of the repeated Iranian attacks on ADNOC tankers belonging to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring that t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Lekhwiya delegation takes part in Egypt's search and rescue team classification ceremony

DOHA: A delegation from the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) participated in a ceremony held to announce that the Search and Rescue Team of the General Directorate of Civil Protection at the Ministry of Interior of the Arab Republic of Egypt had obtained international classification at the 'Mediu»»»

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Arab News 6h

Saudi author draws on Makkah’s global human tapestry for latest novel

RIYADH: While many authors travel the world in search of human stories, Saudi novelist Hadeel Al-Shubaili found hers growing up in the holy city of Makkah, where encounters with pilgrims from around the world inspired her second novel, “For Each of Us, an Ismail.” “The natural instinct in Makkah is»»»

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Arab News 7h

Israel wants ‘more serious’ talks with Lebanon: PM’s spokesman

JERUSALEM: Israel wants new and more ambitious US-brokered talks with Lebanon after carrying out deadly strikes targeting Hezbollah, a spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday. The Israeli strikes against Hezbollah “should jumpstart the talks and make them much more serious,»»»

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RT 8h

Infectious diseases spread in migrant-packed Ceuta

Cases of infectious disease, including gastroenteritis, have been reported among migrants in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta since the mass influx from neighboring Morocco occurred in late July. Spain’s National Institute for Health Management (INGESA) confirmed that gastroenteritis has brok»»»

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Naharnet 8h

Netanyahu says Israel didn't know civilians were at Ansar site it struck

The office of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that Hezbollah violated the ceasefire by attacking Israeli soldiers in the Ali al-Taher area in south Lebanon, seriously wounding three of them. It said the Israeli military responded by striking the Hezbollah headquarters which»»»

The Peninsula 9h

Lekhwiya delegation participates in Egypt's Civil Protection Search and Rescue Team international classification ceremony

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), headed by Assistant Commander for Administration and Supply, Staff Brigadier Mubarak Sherida Al Kaabi participated in the ceremony announcing that the Search and Rescue Team affiliated with the General Directorate of Civil Prote»»»

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Jordan Times 9h

Jordan-Saudi Business Council to convene in Amman this month

AMMAN — The Jordan-Saudi Business Council is set to hold a high-level meeting in Amman later this month, hosted by the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC), with active participation from business leaders, investors and economic sector representatives from both nations.The upcoming gathering serves as »»»

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Naharnet 9h

Israel says wants 'more serious' talks with Lebanon

Israel wants new and more ambitious U.S.-brokered talks with Lebanon after carrying out deadly strikes targeting Hezbollah, a spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday. The Israeli strikes against Hezbollah "should jumpstart the talks and make them much more serious, not do t»»»

Gulf News 9h

Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up for India’s 80th Independence Day

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was illuminated in the colours of the Indian flag on Saturday night as the UAE joined Indian nationals in celebrating India’s 80th Independence Day. The world’s tallest building glowed in saffron, white and green, offering a striking display of friendship and goodwill towards I»»»

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Arab News 9h

Israeli settlers attack crews restoring water and electricity to besieged Qusra homes; 4 workers detained

QUSRA, West Bank: Israeli settlers attacked municipal crews attempting to restore water and electricity to three besieged Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra on Saturday, while Israeli forces detained four workers, according to the village’s mayor, Abdul Azim Wadi. The crews were di»»»

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Sana 9h

Former Colombian president says Golan is Syrian territory

Bogotá, Aug. 15 (SANA) Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Saturday that Colombians consider the occupied Syrian Golan to be Syrian territory, not Israeli territory. Petro said on X that Colombians, like most of the international community, consider the Golan to be Syrian territory rather»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

QFA urges AFC for transparency in positions, statements issued on behalf of member national associations

Doha: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has called upon the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to consistently apply the principles of transparency and consultation in a manner that preserves its credibility and strengthens trust among its members. QFA also emphasized the importance of adhering »»»

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RT 10h

Netanyahu calls UK ‘Islamic Republic of Britain’ amid tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the UK as the “Islamic Republic of Britain,” as the country’s new Labour government weighs taking measures against Israel.Speaking on an Israeli Army Radio podcast on Friday, Netanyahu criticized the British media’s coverage of Israel, while c»»»

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Al Manar 10h

Hezbollah: Israeli Occupation’s Continued Attacks on Lebanon Will Be Met With an Appropriate Response - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: Israeli Occupation’s Continued Attacks on Lebanon Will Be Met With an Appropriate Response 15-08-2026 18:14 PM Hezbollah Stateme»»»

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Sputnik 10h

Putin to Discuss Deeper Cooperation With Myanmar President on August 18 - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss deepening bilateral cooperation and international agenda issues with Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing on August 18, with documents expected to be signed, the Kremlin said on Saturday. "The leaders will discuss prospects for deepening Ru»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

QFA urges AFC for transparency in positions, statements issued on behalf of member national associations

DOHA: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has called upon the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to consistently apply the principles of transparency and consultation in a manner that preserves its credibility and strengthens trust among its members. QFA also emphasized the importance of adhering »»»

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France24 11h

Chadian President Déby pardons jailed main rival and 8 opposition leaders

Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby on Friday pardoned the jailed ex-prime minister and leader of Chad’s main opposition party Succès Masra, along with eight other party leaders. Masra had been serving a 20-year sentence, convicted of hate speech, xenophobia and inciting a massacre, in what Human »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 11h

Banks leaders of growth on WSE

The Warsaw Stock Exchange ended Friday, August 14, 2026, on a stronger note, with most major stocks gaining and banks leading the market. mBank was the top performer, rising 1.81%, followed by Bank Pekao at 1.65%, PKO BP at 1.52% and Erste Bank at 1.41%. PZU, LPP, Orlen, Alior Bank, CD Projekt, Gru»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 11h

Hungary overhauls tourism: Minister Kapitány announces three major appointments

Hungary is overhauling the senior leadership of several key organisations within the Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) group, with changes announced at Visit Hungary, the Kisfaludy Tourism Support Management Company and the organisation overseeing Hungary’s participation in EXPO 2027. The changes were»»»

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Arab News 12h

Saudi Arabia honors Nepali man who defended mosque against attackers

JEDDAH: When a video of a disabled Muslim man defending a mosque in Nepal began circulating on social media, he could hardly have imagined that his moment of courage would eventually take him to Makkah to perform Umrah. The story dates back to late January, when a widely circulated video showed a M»»»

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Arab News 12h

Bangladesh seeks Omani partnership to develop AI, biotech sectors

DHAKA: Bangladesh is in talks with Oman to deepen cooperation in research and advanced technology, including artificial intelligence and biotech, as Dhaka seeks partners to help expand its strategic industries. With more than 40,000 graduates from science, technology, engineering and mathematics ev»»»

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Arab News 12h

India’s Modi says armed Maoists are fading, but warns threat remains from ideological supporters

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India’s decades-long Maoist insurgency was nearing its end but warned that the country now faced a new battle against what he called “dimagi Naxals,” or people who align with the movement’s ideology. In his address to the nation o»»»

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Arab News 13h

There’s a reason why Israel has done little to rein in settler violence. It’s not just Netanyahu

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra have huddled inside their homes for days on end, unable to leave because of the threat posed by Israeli settlers. The Israeli military, which over the past three years has displayed staggering military and intelligence capabilities from Beirut»»»

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BNE 13h

Putin's trust rating holds near 70% a month before Russia's Duma vote

Two Russian pollsters put trust in Vladimir Putin at 69% and 73.3% this week, steady readings a month before September's State Duma election. The Public Opinion Foundation (FOM) found that 69% of Russians trust Putin and 70% think he is doing his job well as head of state, in a survey of 1,500 peop»»»

Gulf News 13h

USS Abraham Lincoln to return after 266-day deployment

The US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is set to return home after spending 266 days on deployment, including 200 days in a combat zone, Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao said. The carrier’s prolonged deployment has come under scrutiny following reports of low morale and mental health concerns»»»

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France24 14h

US urges Netanyahu to condemn settlers besieging Palestinians in West Bank

The United States is urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn Israeli settlers who have besieged Palestinian homes in Qusra, while France is calling for their arrest and prosecution. As residents remain cut off from food and other supplies, settler violence is putting fu»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 14h

Sinking barges are already raising the Danube at Paks before reaching the riverbed

Hungary’s emergency operation to raise the Danube’s water level near the Paks Nuclear Power Plant has produced its first encouraging result, even before the two barges being sunk in the river have reached the bottom. The two 80-metre barges were positioned across the Danube as part of the emergency»»»

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Arab News 14h

UAE condemns alleged attack on ADNOC-linked vessel in Strait of Hormuz

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates condemned what it described as an Iranian attack on a vessel linked to ADNOC as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, saying no injuries were reported. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Saturday that the incident violated a UN Security Council »»»

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Gulf News 15h

US special operations gets new chief amid Iran war as Jeffers takes new Gaza role

The US Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) has a new commander, with Rear Adm. Thomas Donovan taking over from Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers as the Iran war continues to reshape the US military’s focus in the Middle East. Donovan assumed command during a change-of-command ceremony in Tampa, Flo»»»

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Gulf News 15h

UAE leaders congratulate India’s President and PM on Independence Day

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on the occasion of her country's Independence Day. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.His Highness Sh»»»

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Gulf News 15h

UAE expresses solidarity with Indonesia after deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Indonesia over an earthquake that struck the country, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, in addition to substantial damage to property. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Planning your weekend? Here’s when rain could fall across parts of the UAE

Dubai: Parts of the UAE could see light rain this weekend, with the best chance coming on Sunday across northern and eastern areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Saturday itself is expected to remain largely dry. Conditions will be fair to partly cloudy, becoming cloudy at times »»»

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The Peninsula 17h

UAE state oil company says vessel attacked in Hormuz strait

Dubai, UAE: United Arab Emirates' state-owned oil giant ADNOC said Saturday one of its vessels came under attack in the Hormuz strait, the latest incident in the waterway at the centre of the US-Iran conflict. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) "confirmed that one of its vessels was attacke»»»

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Gulf News 17h

Top 10 stories of the week: UAE holidays, visa-free travel and US-Iran conflict developments

From a personal message by Dubai's Ruler about the value of family time to a new visa offer for Indian tourists, several stories captured readers' attention this week. Other major developments included Dubai's announcement of a public holiday for the Prophet Mohammed's Birthday, new travel options »»»

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Arab News 17h

The Expo effect — how Osaka 2025 is shaping Saudi Arabia’s business strategy for Expo 2030

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia prepares to host Expo 2030, the experience of Osaka 2025 offers lessons on how the Kingdom can turn the six-month event into longer-term economic and business opportunities. Expo 2030 Riyadh is expected to attract more than 42 million visits from 197 countries across a site »»»

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Naharnet 17h

UAE state oil company says vessel attacked in Hormuz strait

United Arab Emirates' state-owned oil giant ADNOC said Saturday one of its vessels came under attack in the Hormuz strait, the latest incident in the waterway at the centre of the US-Iran conflict. Tehran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait, a vital shipping route for global energy supp»»»

Naharnet 17h

Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory

Iran on Saturday fired back at U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of U.S. territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded "will remain Iranian". Trump has repeatedly said the strait, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of»»»