France24 16m

Systemic use of 'goons' in Kenya amplifies political repression

With one year to go before Kenya's 2027 presidential election, human rights organizations are sounding the alarm. They are denouncing the rise of “goons”—henchmen recruited by political leaders to infiltrate rallies, sow chaos, and intimidate opponents. This is a long-standing phenomenon that has w»»»

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Novinite 26m

Bulgaria: Trust in the Radev Government Falls for the Second Month

Trust in Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s government has continued to decline for a second consecutive month, according to a nationally representative survey by the Market Links polling agency conducted in partnership with bTV. The survey was carried out between July 11 and 19 among 1,002 adult Bulgari»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 28m

Orbán Viktor at the White House: What we know

The prospect of Orbán Viktor at the White House has returned to the Hungarian political agenda after an American newspaper reported that the former prime minister visited both the White House and the US State Department during a recent trip to the United States. However, it remains unclear whether »»»

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Naharnet 29m

New threat by Houthis could widen Iran war, put another trade chokepoint at risk

The Houthi rebels' threat to blockade Saudi Arabia has the potential to widen the Iran war and further disrupt global oil supplies and international trade. The Iran-backed rebels say they have closed the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Saudi-linked shipping in retaliation for the kingdom's blockade on Yeme»»»

Arab News 34m

Turkiye targeting $10bn in trade volume with Syria, official reveals

RIYADH: Turkiye aims to increase its trade volume with Syria to $10 billion as bilateral commerce surged more than 40 percent year on year to a record $3.75 billion in 2025, an official revealed. Speaking at a meeting titled Free Trade and Industrial Zones in Syria and the Investment Environment in»»»

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Gulf News 40m

Proud of UAE forum brings together diplomats, business leaders

Dubai: Business leaders, diplomats and entrepreneurs gathered in Dubai to celebrate the UAE’s remarkable transformation into a global hub for investment, innovation and opportunity at a special “Proud of UAE” forum organised by the Diplomat Business Club. The event brought together investors, CEOs,»»»

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The Peninsula 42m

Minister of Interior attends graduation of Security Command and Staff Programme

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Police Academy, HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, attended the graduation ceremony of the second batch of the Security Command and Staff Programme, in th»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Minister of Justice meets UAE, Kuwait Ambassadors

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali bin Issa Al Hassan Al Mohannadi held Thursday bilateral meetings with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the State of Qatar HE Saeed Abdullah Al Qamzi and Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Qatar »»»

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UPI 2h

Oxfam unveils $71 billion plan for reconstruction of Gaza - UPI.com

July 23 (UPI) -- A group of non-governmental organizations shared with world leaders a plan for the reconstruction of Gaza with an estimated cost of $71.4 billion, according to a report released Thursday. Oxfam, an international coalition of non-governmental organizations, said in its report that t»»»

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Business-review 2h

Polpharma Group completes EUR 257 million acquisition of Biofarm

Biofarm, one of the leaders of Romania’s pharmaceutical market with uninterrupted operations since 1921, has joined Polpharma Group in a transaction valued at approximately PLN 1.1 billion (EUR 257 million), which Polpharma says reflects its long-term commitment to Romania and its strategy of build»»»

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DW 2h

US-China AI rivalry heats up as Chinese models gain ground

BusinessChinaUS-China AI rivalry heats up as Chinese models gain groundNik MartinChina's AI platforms are rapidly closing the gap with their US counterparts, prompting fresh threats from the Trump administration. With accusations of intellectual property theft, could tensions boil over? https://p.d»»»

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Gulf News 2h

'My favourite fellow cockroach’: Hollywood star John Cusack rallies behind India’s NEET protesters

Hollywood actor John Cusack has once again stepped into India’s student protest debate, this time throwing his support behind the ongoing agitation over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination system. The High Fidelity actor shared an essay by author and activist Arundhati Roy on X, days aft»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Public Trust in Radev Government Declining, Poll Shows

Public trust in the Cabinet in the second month of its work already shows a clearly pronounced downward trend, according to a survey by the Market Links polling agency presented on Thursday. The number of those who have trust has decreased by 8%, and the number of those who declare distrust in the »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Arab Media Summit Mallathon builds momentum for region's biggest media gathering

Dubai: The conversations that will shape the future of Arab media began with a step forward, quite literally. Before the region’s leading media figures gather in September for the Arab Media Summit 2026, over 350 journalists, content creators, influencers and industry professionals have come togeth»»»

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Naharnet 3h

US, Saudi Arabia sign new agreement paving way for kingdom to enrich uranium

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have forged a new agreement that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister of Energy Abdulaziz bin Salman formally signed the nuclear cooperation agreemen»»»

RT 3h

US withholding $400 million in Ukraine military aid – senator

The White House is withholding $400 million in military aid for Kiev approved by Congress, US Senator Dick Durbin has said. The funding, allocated by lawmakers in January, will not be available until at least 2029, Durbin said during a hearing on Wednesday. The money is part of the Ukraine Security»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea as US carries out 12th night of strikes

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said early Thursday they had attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and the U.S. military conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran as the two countries vie for control of vital shipping lanes. The Houthi attack in the Red Sea threatened to open a new »»»

Naharnet 4h

Mideast oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz

Before the war in Iran, roughly 15 million barrels of Persian Gulf oil were shipped each day through the Strait of Hormuz. Within a few years, much of that oil could bypass the strait. As Iran's chokehold over the strait drags on and oil prices surge, countries across the Gulf are planning to spend»»»

The Peninsula 4h

Qatari expertise earns global trust, says Ballan

Doha, Qatar: Qatari officials continue to play an increasingly influential role on football’s biggest stage, with the FIFA World Cup 2026 once again highlighting the country’s growing contribution beyond hosting major tournaments. From organising global events to shaping key areas of football admin»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Packed calendar awaits Qatari clubs and national teams

Doha, Qatar: Qatari football clubs and national teams are set for a demanding 2026-27 campaign, with a packed schedule of domestic, regional and continental competitions awaiting them over the coming months. The new football season will get underway on August 20 with the Qatar Stars League, while t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Amir sends congratulations to president of Egypt

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Dubai Airports names three new senior leaders for DXB and DWC growth

Dubai: Dubai Airports has appointed three senior leaders to strengthen the operational and technology teams responsible for Dubai International and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The changes cover airport operati»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi producer Rasha AlEmam: ‘We are just starting to tell our stories’ 

DUBAI: Rasha AlEmam does not lack ambition. “I want to be in the history books,” the Saudi producer, founder of Yellow Camel Studios, tells Arab News. “I’d love to be called the godfather of the Saudi film industry one day.” That dream’s not as far-fetched as it might sound. In fact, it’s entirely »»»

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Arab News 5h

Recipes for Success: Chef Victor Martinez offers advice and a crab salad recipe

DUBAI: Mexican chef Victor Martinez’s journey has been shaped as much by circumstance as by ambition. Hurricanes, specifically, have been a “transformative force” in his life — pushing him toward career-shaping opportunities, he tells Arab News. “I started my culinary journey at 17 (at culinary sch»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

QNB Group maintains disciplined execution across key strategic priorities in Q2 2026

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, yesterday issued its Q2 2026 Strategic Progress Update, highlighting continued execution across innovation, sustainability, and institutional capability development across its international network. During the se»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Indian community bids emotional farewell to Ambassador Vipul

Doha, Qatar: The Indian community in Qatar accorded a warm farewell to Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul, at the conclusion of his three-year tenure, with the envoy expressing gratitude to Qatar’s leadership and the Indian diaspora while reaffirming the strength of the India-Qatar partnership.»»»

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