Gulf News 1h

Ocalan: Founder of the Kurdish militant PKK who authored its end

Abdullah Ocalan, jailed founder of the Kurdish militant PKK group, is an icon for many Kurds but a reviled terrorist for many Turks who is now at the heart of the biggest push for peace in over a decade. The militant leader, who oversaw decades of violence against the Turkish state, last year threw»»»

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Arab News 3h

Trump’s Gaza plan hinges on Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawals

JERUSALEM: Donald Trump’s latest plan to end the Gaza war calls on Hamas to ‌lay down its arms as Israel withdraws from the territory, terms endorsed by the militants but rejected by Israel, which says it will not pull back until the group’s disarmament is complete. WHAT IS TRUMP’S LATEST PLAN FOR »»»

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Arab News 3h

Trump insists Netanyahu relationship ‘very good’ despite Gaza rift

WASHINGTON, United States: President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “very good” despite the Israeli leader’s rejection of a US-led Gaza plan. “The relationship is very good,” Trump said in response to a shouted question from a journal»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

ICBF bids warm farewell to Indian Embassy First Secretary Dr Eish Singhal

Satyendra Pathak Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) accorded a warm farewell to Dr Eish Singhal, First Secretary at the Embassy of India, Qatar, and its outgoing Coordinating Officer, as he returns to India following the successful completion of his tenure in Qatar. The farewell gath»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis 2026 to examine the new architecture of influence on September 10

Tribune News Network Abu Dhabi, UAE/ Doha, Qatar The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) will host the 2026 MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis on 10 September at W Doha, bringing together senior leaders to explore the changing nature of influence and what it means for organisations across t»»»

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Sana 6h

Mecca Defense Pact reshapes regional security through collective deterrence

Damascus, Aug. 10 (SANA) After two years of rapid security shifts that have redrawn the balance of power in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have moved beyond political coordination by signing the “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement,” a trilateral framework for collective deterrence a»»»

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Arab News 6h

Can Al-Burhan’s Sudanese national dialogue turn military gains into a political settlement?

LONDON: More than three years after Sudan descended into civil war, army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan is pushing for a broad national dialogue aimed at rebuilding the country’s political institutions and laying the foundations for a civilian transition. Talks could begin as early as August, wi»»»

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Arab News 6h

Teenager dies trying to rescue swimmers at Alexandria beach

ALEXANDRIA: An 18-year-old man died while attempting to help rescue six people from drowning at El-Baitash beach in Alexandria, Egypt, on Saturday, local authorities said. The Central Administration for Tourism and Resorts in Alexandria said on Sunday that the beach was among those closed to swimme»»»

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Arab News 6h

Al-Nassr fans worried ahead of new season but Ange might be the man to steer them to glory

RIYADH: It is not a good time to be an Al-Nassr fan. While that might sound like a bizarre statement to make, considering the club ended a seven-year title drought by beating Al-Hilal to the Saudi Pro League title last season, they face a stark reality as they prepare to defend their title. The clu»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Peace Council’s High Representative defends Gaza disarmament plan as US dismisses Netanyahu’s rejection

Peace Council High Representative Nikolay Mladenov stated that a 15-point plan to disarm the Gaza Strip is the “only way forward” and relies on verifiable steps rather than trust in the Hamas movement, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of the proposal. Mladenov’s remar»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Safa Abdo joins Impact Team 2050 as international youth advisor to ROSATOM leadership

Safa Abdo, an Egyptian nuclear physicist, certified nuclear security specialist, and international youth and climate trainer, has recently joined Impact Team 2050, the International Youth Advisory Council to Alexey Likhachev, Director General of ROSATOM. Impact Team 2050 brings together 13 young le»»»

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Arab News 7h

Historic trails, dramatic peaks position Taif as Saudi Arabia’s emerging hiking capital

MAKKAH: Cradled among dramatic mountain ridges, lush valleys and cool highland breezes, Taif is rapidly cementing its reputation as one of Saudi Arabia’s premier outdoor destinations — with mountain hiking leading its eco-tourism surge. Driven by growing domestic interest in outdoor recreation unde»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Colombia declares emergency after 7.4 quake kills 111; UAE, world leaders pledge support

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings, according to President Abelardo de la Espriella. The earthquake struck at 7:34am local time, with its epicentre in the Chocó region. The Colombian Geological Servic»»»

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Gulf News 7h

How AI is helping UAE universities make smarter decisions in real time

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has officially launched the Higher Education Institutions Indicators Compass. This secure, unified national electronic platform empowers higher education institutions (HEIs) across the UAE to monitor institutional performa»»»

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Arab News 7h

Gaza Board of Peace official says plan is still operative

WASHINGTON: The ​peace plan for Gaza is still operative ‌and ‌discussions ​with ‌Israel ⁠are ​continuing, a Board ⁠of Peace official told Reuters ⁠on ‌Monday ‌after ​Prime Minister Benjamin ‌Netanyahu ‌rejected an Israeli withdrawal ‌until the Palestinian militant ⁠group Hamas ⁠is “genuinely disarm»»»

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Arab News 8h

Zelensky congratulates Saudi Arabia’s crown prince on Makkah defense agreement

RIYADH: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday for the recent signing of a regional defense agreement. Zelensky said he hopes the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement signed between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan last week will c»»»

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UPI 8h

Chile launches agenda to step up fight against organized crime - UPI.com

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast's agenda includes more than 30 bills aimed at strengthening efforts to combat criminal organizations. Photo by Adrian Thomasa/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Chilean President José Antonio Kast signed a constitutional reform bill Monday that lays the ground»»»

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RT 9h

Can ‘Islamic NATO’ rein in both Israel and Iran?

The signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan may eventually be remembered as one of the more consequential geopolitical developments to emerge from the current Middle Eastern crisis. Signed in Mecca by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish Presid»»»

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Sana 9h

Salam pushes for stronger economic ties with Syria

Beirut, Aug. 10 (SANA) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday called for activating the Lebanese-Syrian Business Council to boost trade, investment and transit through Syria, as Beirut and Damascus seek to deepen post-war economic cooperation. Salam made the remarks during a meeting with for»»»

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Sputnik 10h

Netanyahu’s Snub of Trump Over Gaza is Posturing Linked to Looming Elections

“It’s not a secret that the Likud Party is facing decreasing support,” even among its traditional voters, Avi Melamed, an Israel-based strategic intelligence analyst, told Sputnik – commenting Netanyahu’s rejection of Trump’s Gaza peace plan. “We have to remember that Mr. Netanyahu was marking the »»»

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IENE en 10h

As the Middle East War Continues Unabated Europe Is Confronted with Its Worst Energy Crisis, with the EU Unable to Formulate Cohesive Response

As the Middle East War Continues Unabated Europe Is Confronted with Its Worst Energy Crisis, with the EU Unable to Formulate Cohesive Response - Institute of Energy for South-East Europe About UsMission and VisionBackgroundAnnual ReportArticles of AssociationBoard of GovernorsOrganizationExecutive »»»

Arab News 10h

Houthis launch new drone wave across Yemen’s government-held areas

AL-MUKALLA: At least two Yemeni government soldiers were killed in southern Yemen as the Houthis launched a new wave of drone attacks on government-controlled areas in Aden, Mocha and Shabwa. The escalation came as the Yemeni army vowed on Monday to respond to Houthi drone and missile strikes on th»»»

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Arab News 10h

UNESCO AI Ethics Forum highlights Saudi Arabia’s global standing, says culture minister

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence reflects its prominent international role in guiding emerging technology dialogue, Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan said. Prince Badr, who also serves as chairman of the »»»

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TAP 11h

WWF North Africa : call for applications to train yuong leaders for biodiversity

Tunis, Aug. 10 (TAP)- The World Wide Fund for Nature - North Africa Office announced the launch of a call for applications to train young leaders for biodiversity. The programme is organised in partenership with the PAGECTE project -Support...»»»

Sputnik 12h

Why Granting Patriot Missile Licenses for Ukraine Could Be ‘Risky’ Step

The US defense corporations Raytheon and Lockheed Martin’ concerns about providing Ukraine with Patriot missile production licenses for Ukraine can be justified, retired US Air Force Lt. Col. and former analyst for the US Department of War Karen Kwiatkowski tells Sputnik. Granting such licenses for»»»

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RT 12h

Iran promises new Khamenei footage amid health rumors

Iran will release footage of its new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, appearing in public, a senior paramilitary commander said on Sunday, in an apparent effort to dispel rumors about his health. Khamenei has not been seen in public since March, when he was chosen to succeed his father, Ali Khamen»»»

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Al Majalla 12h

Why Israel’s upcoming election might be its most pivotal

Israel is heading into what may be the most pivotal election in its history, but at stake this time isn’t so much its conflict with neighbouring countries or its relations with the Palestinians. The core issue in this vote, slated for 27 October, is whether Israel will remain the liberal democracy »»»

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RT 12h

German reporter asks Zelensky how Europe can help ‘kill more Russians’

A German journalist asked Vladimir Zelensky at a press conference in Belgrade how Europeans could help Kiev “kill more Russians,” prompting Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to raise his eyebrows in apparent disbelief. The provocative question came from Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung correspondent»»»

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Arab News 13h

Saudi Arabia to host 10th FII under King Salman’s patronage 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host the 10th edition of the Future Investment Initiative from Oct. 26 to 29 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh under the theme “The Power of Legacy,” with the event held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The conference will bri»»»

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Sputnik 13h

Russian Soldiers Moving Forward Every Day on Front Lines - Putin

ULAN-UDE, Russia, (Sputnik) - Russian soldiers are not just fighting, they are advancing on the front lines every day, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday. "We simply need to proceed from reality. And these are the realities. They [soldiers] are not just fighting. They are advancing eve»»»

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Naharnet 13h

Hundreds of Syria Kurds head back to border town after years of displacement

A first group of Syrian Kurds were headed for the northeastern border town of Ras al-Ain on Monday following years of displacement, months after an integration deal between the Kurds and Damascus. The January agreement on merging Kurdish forces and civil institutions into the state included the ret»»»

Arab News 13h

Palestinian Ambassador to Egypt Diab Al-Louh dies at 67 in Cairo

CAIRO: Palestinian Ambassador to Egypt Diab Al-Louh died on Monday in Cairo aged 67. His funeral will be held on Tuesday at the Police Mosque in Cairo. In a press release, the Arab League mourned Al-Louh, and described him as a career diplomat who dedicated his life to “serving Palestine and defend»»»

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Arab News 13h

Comedian Mina Liccione on how ‘laughter is a form of resistance’

TORONTO: In 2007, when Italian-American New Yorker Mina Liccione was offered a gig in Dubai, she had to Google where the UAE was. Now, 18 years, one Arab husband and twin sons later, Liccione is a key figure in the country’s comedy scene, and is bringing her latest stand-up special, “Arabized,” to »»»

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Gulf News 14h

Oman Coast Guard rescues kayakers off Qurum Beach and saves child from drowning in Sohar

Dubai: Oman’s Coast Guard rescued three people after their boat capsized while they were kayaking off Al Qurum Beach in the Wilayat of Bausher, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said. The three were rescued by Coast Guard teams following the incident off the popular Muscat beach. No further details about»»»

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Qatar Tribune 15h

UAE foils sophisticated cyberattacks targeting critical sectors

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates announced that its national cybersecurity systems had successfully tracked and thwarted sophisticated and organized cyberattacks that targeted the aviation, energy and education sectors in the country. In a statement published by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), t»»»

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Al Manar 15h

Israeli occupation forces torch homes and properties in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam: Al-Manar correspondent - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces torch homes and properties in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam: Al-Manar correspondent 10-08-2026 14:01 PM Lat»»»

Gulf News 15h

Jharkhand exam protests escalate as police baton-charge students

Dubai: Police baton-charged students and used water cannons and tear gas in Ranchi on Monday after thousands of protesters broke through barricades and marched towards the Jharkhand Assembly, dramatically escalating a 16-day agitation over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinatio»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 15h

Foreign Minister Petrova Meets Ambassadors of Arab Countries

Bulgaria and the Arab states are bound by a friendship founded on trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to maintaining peace and stability, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova said during a meeting with the ambassadors of Arab countries accredited to Bulgaria on Monday, the Foreign Ministry»»»

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Naharnet 15h

Report: US asks Beirut to remove Hezbollah from Ali al-Taher as group clings to it

Hezbollah is against handing over the Ali al-Taher ridge to the Lebanese Army in the current period and “according to Resolution 1701, the area north of the (Litani) River is linked to a national defense strategy,” Hezbollah sources told Al-Jadeed television. The Americans meanwhile asked the Leban»»»

RT 15h

Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza roadmap over Hamas disarmament

Israel has rejected US President Donald Trump’s 15-point peace plan for Gaza and will not withdraw troops from the Palestinian enclave until Hamas is completely disarmed, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday. The roadmap was published last month as part of efforts by the Trump-l»»»

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Arab News 16h

Hundreds of Syria Kurds head back to border town after years of displacement

HASAKAH, Syria: A first group of Syrian Kurds were headed for the northeastern border town of Ras Al-Ain on Monday following years of displacement, months after an integration deal between the Kurds and Damascus. The January agreement on merging Kurdish forces and civil institutions into the state »»»

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Gulf News 16h

A rare solar eclipse is coming: These countries will see the sky go dark

Dubai: Millions of skywatchers across Europe and North America are preparing for one of the year's most significant astronomical events on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - a rare total solar eclipse tracing a dramatic path over the North Atlantic. The spectacle will not look the same for everyone. A na»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Trump vs Iran: A battle of two clocks over Hormuz

Dubai: The struggle over the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly becoming a contest not just of military power, but of time. US President Donald Trump is betting that Iran’s economy cannot indefinitely withstand sanctions, a maritime blockade and months of military pressure. Also Read: Iran sees contr»»»

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Egypt Independent 16h

Government following up entrepreneurship file closely

Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom affirmed that Egypt’s hosting of the third edition of the “Global Entrepreneurship Festival” reflects its leading regional position in the Middle East and Africa in the entrepreneurship sector. He noted that the government, through the Ministe»»»

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Naharnet 16h

Netanyahu hints Israel staged unannounced operation in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Israel has “acted with force in Lebanon” in recent days, noting that it has eliminated “terrorists,” including “on the Ali Taher ridge” in the Nabatieh region. “I cannot elaborate on this. We are in the midst of a very important operation,”»»»

Gulf News 16h

UAE foils advanced cyberattacks targeting vital sectors

Dubai: The UAE has thwarted a series of advanced and organised cyberattacks targeting vital sectors across the country, including aviation, energy and education, the UAE Cybersecurity Council said on Monday. The council said the national cybersecurity systems successfully detected the attacks and r»»»

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Naharnet 16h

Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan in new break from Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a U.S.-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, putting distance between himself and President Donald Trump as he tries to shore up his base ahead of close elections. After more than a week of gradually escalating criticism of the plan, and despi»»»

Arab News 17h

‘I see India-Saudi relationship scaling newer heights in the coming years,’ India’s ambassador-designate to Saudi Arabia Vipul tells Arab News

NEW DELHI: As he prepares to assume charge of India’s diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia, ambassador-designate Vipul sees the strategic relationship between the two countries scaling newer heights in the coming years, driven by converging interests, a strong institutional framework and opportunitie»»»

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Gulf News 17h

Edenred UAE secures in-principle Central Bank approval for stored value facility license

Dubai: Edenred UAE, part of the global Edenred Group and a long-standing provider of payroll solutions in the UAE, today announced it has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for its application to operate as a licensed Stored Value Facility (SVF) provider. Edenre»»»

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Arab News 17h

Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed hits back at Trump after social media post

DUBAI: Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has hit back at US President Donald Trump after Trump posted a social media attack targeting him and his wife, Sarah Jukaku. Trump shared side-by-side photos of himself with first lady Melania Trump and El-Sayed with his hijab-wearing wife, captione»»»

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