Anthropic AI used fake identities to target real people in UK test
London: An Anthropic AI model created fake online identities to send emails to real people in an attempt to get a malicious code approved during tests by a UK government research group. During the tests by the AI Security Institute, some Anthropic and OpenAI AI agents engaged in "sustained, potenti»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy artillery targeted the outskirts of the town of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lebanese Ministry of Health: One citizen was martyred, and 12 others were injured as a result of the Israeli enemy raid on the town of Tibnin in the Bint Jbeil district - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Syria, Algeria to boost economic and industrial cooperation
Damascus, Aug. 5 (SANA) Syria and Algeria discussed on Wednesday ways to develop economic relations between the two countries in a way that contributes to enhancing industrial and trade integration.President of Federation of Syrian Chambers of Industry, Mazen Derwan, and Algerian Ambassador in Dama»»»
The Riyadh Economic Forum holds its 12th session next October
RIYADH: The 12th Riyadh Economic Forum will take place from Oct. 12-14 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The event will see the participation of a number of ministers, specialists from the public and private se»»»
Gasoline, diesel exports from Belarus to Russia hit new record high in July, sources say
MOSCOW: Supplies of gasoline and diesel from Belarus to Russia hit a new monthly record in July amid fuel shortages driven by unplanned outages at Russian oil refineries following months of relentless Ukrainian drone strikes, according to two industry sources and Reuters calculations. Russian gaso»»»
South Africa pushes for Africa migration talks after violent internal protests and Ceuta crisis
JOHANNESBURG: The South African government is pushing for Africa-wide talks while seeking to manage the fallout over anti-immigration protests that have forced many migrants to leave the country and caused diplomatic tensions with some its African counterparts. The country has faced a backlash over»»»
Ceuta warns of ‘unsustainable’ situation for child migrants after influx
CUETA: The leader of Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta on Wednesday said the number of children left there after last week’s rush of migrants was “unsustainable,” pleading for government aid. Spain said 70,000 of the 72,000 people who had entered Ceuta from Morocco in a sudden rush last week»»»
Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Democratic Senate primary - UPI.com
Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks to his supporters at his primary election night watch party in Detroit on Wednesday. Photo by Dieu-Nalio Chery/EPA Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is projected to win the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan over R»»»
Annual Action Plan Adopted under National Crime Prevention Strategy
The Council of Ministers adopted the 2026 Action Plan implementing the National Crime Prevention Strategy during the ministers' weekly meeting on Wednesday, the government press service reported. The strategy forms part of the government's strategic policy framework and is a key element in planning»»»
Qatar participates in meeting of Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilizing international action to address Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem
Amman: The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilizing international action in response to illegal Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem, held Wednesday in Amman, Jordan. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh M»»»
Israeli air raid on Tibnin leaves casualties: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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QF's Academic Bridge Program to host Harvard Model Congress Middle East 2027
DOHA: The Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation's Pre-University Education, will host Harvard Model Congress Middle East 2027 from January 14 to 16 at Education City, following the success of the inaugural Qatar edition held in 2026. Early registration is open until 15 August 2026»»»
Air India appoints former Ethiopian Airlines chief as CEO
Dubai: Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines Group chief executive Tewolde Gebremariam as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, succeeding Campbell Wilson as the Tata Group-owned carrier enters the next phase of its turnaround. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download »»»
Israel resumes Lebanon strikes as talks underway in Rome
Jerusalem: Israel's military resumed strikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday despite ongoing talks, blaming a ceasefire violation by militant group Hezbollah as Beirut said at least one person was killed. The fresh strikes and a first evacuation warning in weeks came as Lebanon and Israel were hol»»»
Perez Hilton hospitalized after livestreaming 'acts of self-harm' - UPI.com
Perez Hilton, 48, was seen on TikTok harming himself with a knife and making cuts on his body. Police responded and transported him to a nearby hospital. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Police in Miami responded to the home of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton on Tuesday a»»»
Tunisia, Iraq discuss bilateral cooperation
Tunis, August 5 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held talks on Wednesday with Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein, on the sidelines of the meeting of...»»»
FM meets with SG of Arab League
Tunis, Aug. 5 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti had a meeting Wednesday in Amman with Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy.The talk took place on the sidelines of the meeting of...»»»
How Europe Is Sleepwalking Into Economic & Political Irrelevance
Europe's fading economic and technological edge, coupled with waning geopolitical clout, is pushing the continent toward the global periphery. The economic data is stark:In 2008, the EU economy was 10% larger than America’sWhen the US banking system triggered a global financial meltdown in 2008, Eu»»»
Interior ministries of Serbia, Namibia sign MoU
BELGRADE - The interior ministries of Serbia and Namibia signed on Wednesday in Belgrade a MoU on cooperation aimed at preventing serious criminal offences, especially in the fight against organised crime and international terrorism. After a meeting at the Palace of Serbia, the MoU was inked by Ser»»»
UK Conservatives defend selection of former neo-Nazi as a candidate
LONDON: The leader of Britain’s opposition Conservative Party defended the selection of a former neo-Nazi who had been jailed for hate crimes as a local election candidate, saying on Wednesday that he was rehabilitated and could help fight antisemitism. Joshua Bonehill-Paine in 2015 was convicted o»»»
From Carter to Trump: Why Washington keeps getting Iran wrong
Dubai: Donald Trump is hardly the first American president to discover that Iran is one of Washington’s most difficult adversaries. As his administration struggles to secure an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while warning Tehran against defying US demands, historians and former diplomats »»»
Government Approves Cooperation Memorandum with Starbase Europe for Dobroslavtsi Space, Defence Hub
The Bulgarian government on Wednesday approved a draft memorandum of understanding with Starbase Europe EOOD on cooperation in the implementation of the priority investment project, High-Tech Industrial Park and Space and Defence R&D Centre - Dobroslavtsi. The project envisages the development of a»»»
Woman arrested as four people stabbed in central London: UK media
London: A woman was arrested after several people were stabbed in Covent Garden, a busy area of central London popular with tourists, UK media reported Wednesday citing emergency services. The suspect was a 47-year-old woman and the victims were four men between the ages of 34 and 52, Sky News repo»»»
PM meets Egyptian foreign minister to discuss regional escalation and bilateral cooperation
AMMAN: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad in the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr Badr Abdelatty, on the sidelines of the meeting of the Arab Minister»»»
Russian Strikes on Key Logistic Hubs Accelerate Ukraine’s Demilitarization
Russia is targeting military warehouses in Kiev concealed within civilian facilities, unlike Ukraine, which indiscriminately attacks Russian commercial infrastructure, retired colonel and military analyst Anatoly Matviychuk tells Sputnik. Matviychuk outlines how Russian strikes are paralyzing Ukrai»»»
New Saudi guide sets national standards for public art projects
MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia’s Visual Arts Commission has released a two-part guide to public art — a full edition and a condensed version — outlining how artworks in streets, squares and public spaces should be planned, commissioned and maintained. The full edition combines theory and practical guidance f»»»
KAUST team develops energy-saving membrane for industrial gas separation
RIYADH: Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have developed a novel membrane technology that could significantly reduce energy consumption in industrial gas separation — a process that currently accounts for roughly 15 percent of global energy use. The study, published »»»
Novikov Doha joins Lusail International Circuit hospitality for Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has partnered with Novikov Doha to introduce an exclusive hospitality offering, further enhancing its premium guest experience and setting a new benchmark for Formula 1 hospitality in Qatar. Renowned for its fusion of Pan-Asian and Italian cuisine and»»»
Qatar joins Arab ministerial committee meeting on occupied Jerusalem
AMMAN: The State of Qatar participated in a meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with international action to confront illegal Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem, held in the Jordanian capital, Amman. The Qatari delegation was headed by Prime Minister and Minister of Fo»»»
Woman arrested as four people stabbed in central London: UK media
LONDON: Four men were stabbed in a street near London’s Covent Garden district on Wednesday and a woman was arrested in what police said they believed to be a “mental health related incident.” The woman, who was in her 40s, was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and »»»
Bank clients in Lebanon won't give up trying to recover lost savings - UPI.com
A man shouts slogans as he stands near a fire set in front of a bank in Beirut, Lebanon, on July 28 during a demonstration by depositors who remain unable to withdraw their foreign-currency savings. Several bank facades were vandalized. Photo by Abbas Salman/EPA BEIRUT, :Lebanon, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Ba»»»
Drone carrying explosive device causes disruption at German airport - UPI.com
A cargo plane struck an unidentified flying object midair and a drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at Germany’s Leipzig airport on Wednesday. File Photo by Anna Szilagyi/EPA Aug. 5 (UPI) -- A cargo plane struck an unidentified flying object midair and a drone carrying an explosive de»»»
Al-Sisi, Greek PM discuss wildfire support, energy cooperation and Middle East tensions
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi held a phone call on Wednesday with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, expressing Egypt’s solidarity with Greece over the devastating wildfires while discussing bilateral cooperation and regional developments. According to the Egyptian presidency, Al-S»»»
Mitsubishi Motors Egypt Joins Eltawkeel.com to Expand Online Sales
Diamond Motors–Mitsubishi Motors Egypt has partnered with automotive marketplace Eltawkeel.com, making Mitsubishi’s new vehicle lineup available for online purchase through the platform as part of efforts to expand digital sales channels in the Egyptian market. The partnership allows customers to b»»»
Sharjah issues caravan safety guidelines to prevent fires and protect occupants
Sharjah Civil Defence has issued a set of safety guidelines for caravan owners, urging them to follow preventive measures aimed at reducing fire risks and enhancing the safety of occupants. The authority advised owners to inspect electrical wiring and connections regularly and ensure that suitable »»»
Prime Minister meets with Egyptian Foreign Minister
Amman: 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 Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. The meeting took place on the sidelines of »»»
Disney signs deal to let TikTok users add film extracts
Paris, France: The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday that it had signed a deal with TikTok allowing users of the hugely popular video platform to add extracts of Disney films and characters, in what it billed a "first-of-its-kind agreement". "The agreement will bring creators to the forefront of Disne»»»
Portugal seizes five tons of cocaine on container ship
Lisbon: Portuguese police seized about five tonnes of cocaine on a container ship on the open ocean and made three arrests, the authorities said on Wednesday. The boat was making its way from an unnamed Latin American country and was boarded about 640 nautical miles from Lisbon in "extremely diffic»»»
Djedovic Handanovic, Tyurdenev discuss NIS operations
BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic met with NIS CEO Kirill Tyurdenev on Wednesday to discuss the oil company's operations and plans for oil derivatives production and processing in August. "The government's goal is that all petrol stations - large and smal»»»
Albania battles blazes, Hungary cuts power as Europe feels the heat
TIRANA/BUDAPEST: Albanian emergency services battled a wildfire in the southern region of Mallakaster, while Hungarians cut power consumption as a heatwave and drought continued to grip large parts of southern and eastern Europe. Europe, the world’s fastest warming continent, has been ravaged by re»»»
Study finds TikTok amplifies organized crime content throughout Palestinian society in Israel
LONDON: In one corner of the internet, tucked between flashy dance challenges and viral recipes, a young TikTok user stops scrolling to watch a gang member preach hate. The idea that TikTok, like any major social platform, hosts violent and hateful content may not be new. But the message this boy s»»»
More than 800,000 displaced Lebanese returning home after war: UN
BEIRUT: More than 800,000 people displaced by war in Lebanon have begun returning to their hometowns following a lull in violence amid the Israel-Hezbollah war, the United Nations said. The announcement late on Tuesday came as Lebanon and Israel began a new round of US-sponsored talks in Rome aimed»»»
Israeli forces raid Palestinian refugee camp near Jerusalem
Qalandia refugee camp, Palestinian Territories: Israeli forces on Wednesday raided a Palestinian refugee camp next to Jerusalem where tensions have been growing as residents fear eviction, the military and local leaders said. AFP journalists saw about a dozen armored military jeeps going into the Q»»»
Trains slowed as rails risk buckling in extreme heat
MÁV is slowing trains and using paint to protect rails from the heat, Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday. He highlighted that extreme heat places serious strain on railway tracks and can, in extreme cases, even lead to rail breaks. According to expe»»»
Woman arrested as four people stabbed in central London
London: A woman was arrested after several people were stabbed in Covent Garden, a busy area of central London popular with tourists, UK media reported Wednesday citing emergency services. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The suspect was a 47-year-»»»
Continue the Change Opposes Parliament's Coffee, Tea, Nuts Procurement
Continue the Change has criticized Parliament's tender for coffee, tea and nuts. In a Facebook post, the party said the two-year procurement, worth more than EUR 103,000 including VAT, covers nine types of coffee, four types of tea, juices, sugar, sweets and nuts. "Our MPs do not use coffee paid fo»»»
Bansko Mayor Rejects Claims of Tensions After Incident Involving Italian Students
Bansko Mayor Stoycho Banenski said on Wednesday that the police and municipal authorities had responded appropriately to an incident involving a group of Italian students. Speaking to BTA, Banenski commented on Italian media reports concerning an incident in which a group of youths allegedly attemp»»»
Rain expected in north, midland as of Wednesday afternoon (INM)
Tunis, August 5 (TAP)- Rain is expected in the north and the midland as of Wednesday afternoon.Sometimes heavy precipitation is forecast for Siliana, Kairouan, Zaghouan, Greater Tunis and Nabeul (20mm-40mm), the National Institute of Meteorology...»»»
Saudi startup Rush Rooms bets on trust to unlock Kingdom’s sharing economy
RIYADH: In Saudi Arabia, where digital transformation is reshaping industries from banking to transportation, one entrepreneur believes the next frontier is not what people buy, but what they already own. From wedding dresses and power tools to parking spaces and professional services, Saudi startu»»»