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Thailand hit with dozens of coordinated arsons, bombs - UPI.com

Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Thailand's southern region has been hit by dozens of coordinated arson attacks and bombs "aimed at creating unrest," officials said Sunday. The Thai Military said there were more than 50 incendiary attacks overnight on Saturday, injuring at least two people, the BBC reported. At le»»»

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Deadly storm leaves half a million without power in Poland, Baltics - UPI.com

Aug. 23 (UPI) -- More than half a million people are without power across Poland and the Baltic states after a deadly storm swept through the area, killing two people on Saturday. One person died in northern Lithuania and another in central Latvia, where meteorological data shows this storm was the»»»

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Gulf News 22.08. 04:02

Back-to-school UAE hacks: The laptops, tablets and headphones your child actually needs — and what to skip

Walk into any electronics store this month and the sales pitch is the same everywhere: newer, faster, more. But a child heading into Grade 3 does not need the same processor as a video editor, and a school laptop's job is to survive a backpack, not win a benchmark test. The real back-to-school ques»»»

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Gulf News 21.08. 10:48

‘We used to play cricket here’: Dubai residents share memories as iconic Toyota Building faces demolition

Dubai: Since 1970s, a bright red Toyota sign illuminated the roof of a residential building on Sheikh Zayed Road, turning it into one of Dubai’s most recognisable landmarks. The Nasser Rashid Lootah Building, better known as the Toyota Building, has stood along Sheikh Zayed Road for more than five »»»

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Gulf News 21.08. 08:56

Dubai Toyota building sees 70% of tenants leave following electricity cuts

Dubai: Around 70% of tenants at Dubai’s well-known Toyota building on Sheikh Zayed Road have already moved out, according to the building management, which said residents were not asked to vacate and were leaving following the disruption to electricity supply. Get updated faster and for FREE: Downl»»»

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Gulf News 20.08. 09:09

Dubai Toyota Building demolition confirmed for 2027 after tenants begin moving out

Dubai: Dubai’s well-known Toyota Building on Sheikh Zayed Road will be demolished in 2027, according to the real estate division managing the property, bringing an end to one of the city’s most iconic residential buildings. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cl»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19.08. 16:03

Cabinet Launches New Selection Procedure for Bulgaria's Candidate for European Public Prosecutor

The Council of Ministers adopted a decision on Wednesday launching a new procedure for the selection of Bulgaria's candidates for the post of European Public Prosecutor, based on clear, pre-announced and verifiable rules, and with guarantees of the selection committee's professional independence an»»»

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Arab News 19.08. 15:15

Israel’s campaign to turn Washington against the UN

LONDON: In May 2024, a furious Gilad Erdan, then Israel’s ambassador to the UN, stood in front of the General Assembly in New York and proceeded to feed a facsimile of the UN Charter into a tiny electric shredder. The assembly was poised to vote to adopt a resolution urging the Security Council to »»»

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Qatar Tribune 18.08. 23:48

Media and content creators get a sneak peek into Al Janoub Arena ahead of official opening

Tribune News Network DOHA The Local Organising Committee for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 hosted an exclusive site visit for media representatives and social media content creators at Al Janoub Arena on August 18, providing an introduction to the tournament and offering a first look at »»»

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Arab News 18.08. 09:13

LuLu festival celebrates Indian flavors and fashion

The colors, flavors, and festivities of India came alive at LuLu Hypermarket, Riyadh Avenue Mall, Murabba, as Lulu India Utsav 2026 was officially launched. The festival was inaugurated by Indian Ambassador Vipul, joined by Nemil Nazir, commercial director Lulu Hypermarkets Saudi Arabia, along with»»»

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UPI 15.08. 00:28

U.S. missionary released in Niger after 10-month kidnapping - UPI.com

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger last fall has been released, officials said Thursday. Kevin Rideout, 50, was abducted by three men from outside his home in the capital of Niamey on Oct. 21. The details of his release are unclear, but he was in FBI custody and in g»»»

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Gulf News 14.08. 13:58

Kerala bets on Arab tourists to drive tourism growth

Kochi: The Kerala government led by Chief Minister Satheesan is mounting an ambitious drive to attract more tourists from the Arab world, targeting nearly three lakh additional visitors and hoping to generate more than Rs 25,000 crore in economic activity from the segment over the next five years. »»»

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Arab News 13.08. 22:51

Saudi-led maritime coalition begins integrating officers from member states into joint command

JEDDAH: The Saudi-led multinational maritime defence coalition has finalized key arrangements to activate its command structure, and preparations began to integrate officers and personnel from member states into its command, maritime operations and intelligence structures, the Saudi Ministry of Def»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13.08. 18:20

Central Election Commission Launches Tender for Presidential Election Information Campaign

The Central Election Commission (CEC) launched a tender for voter information materials for the October 25 presidential election, CEC's press service said on Thursday. The contract covers audio and audiovisual clips and other campaign materials. The tender also calls for a logo, slogan, visual iden»»»

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Sputnik 13.08. 06:49

US Spent $533 Million on Shell Factory That Produced Zero Usable Shells — Reports

A US Army-funded artillery plant near Dallas, built to produce 155mm shells for Ukraine, never produced a single usable shell, ProPublica reported. Workers described robots catching fire, machines smashing into equipment, steel cracking beyond repair and giant presses needing to be beaten with a sl»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12.08. 20:17

Democratic Bulgaria: Radev Government’s Programme Was Significantly Delayed

The government programme of Prime Minister Rumen Radev's cabinet was significantly delayed, despite the campaign slogan of Progressive Bulgaria being, "We are ready. We can do it," said Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chair of Yes, Bulgaria! and an MP from Democratic Bulgaria on Darik radio, quoted by the coali»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 11.08. 17:54

"Drugged" people at Budapest concert: young man's account

One moment he was partying with his friends; the next, he was walking towards the toilets. After that, his next memory was of lying on a bed with a doctor standing beside him, a number marked on his stomach. This was not the opening scene of a horror film but a real-life ordeal – and it happened th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11.08. 17:25

GERB Leader Borissov Criticizes Lack of Clarity about Drone Breach

GERB leader Boyko Borissov criticized the lack of clear information in relation to a drone that crashed on Bulgarian territory during a meeting with the party's Sofia chapter on Tuesday. "Allegedly a simple drone had been sent to blow up critical infrastructure, but then it turned into a toy," Bori»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11.08. 16:01

GERB Leader Borissov Critcisizes Lack of Clarity about Drone Breach

GERB leader Boyko Borissov criticized the lack of clear information in relation to a drone that crashed on Bulgarian territory during a meeting with the party's Sofia chapter on Tuesday. "Allegedly a simple drone had been sent to blow up critical infrastructure, but then it turned into a toy," Bori»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11.08. 15:49

GERB Leader Borissov Says Issue of Drone Breach Is Underplayed

A serious issue was underplayed, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said in relation to the drone that crashed on Bulgarian territory during a meeting with the party's Sofia chapter. "Allegedly a simple drone had been sent to blow up critical infrastructure, and then it turned into a toy," Borissov went on»»»

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Business-review 11.08. 13:40

pastel signs the launch campaign for MyDUDE, Danubius Exim’s platform that transforms Romania’s fiscal digitalization

pastel, Danubius Exim’s creative agency since 2024, developed the communication strategy and executed the integrated launch campaign for MyDUDE, a software platform that transforms the fiscal receipt into a legally valid digital document. The new product marks Danubius Exim’s expansion into a new b»»»

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RT 11.08. 12:02

Has a Trump-linked oil company started the annexation of Greenland?

An American oil company backed by powerful associates of US President Donald Trump has shipped drilling equipment to Greenland without permission from the Danish territory’s government. Is Trump trying to annex Greenland one bite at a time? Less than two weeks ago, a Danish tugboat towed a cargo sh»»»

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Arab News 11.08. 11:11

Al-Nassr unveil new ‘horizon’-inspired away kit

RIYADH: Al-Nassr FC have unveiled the club’s 2026-27 away kit under the theme “Beyond the Horizon,” a design that manufacturers Adidas said was inspired by “Riyadh’s endless skies,” signifying the club’s ambitions. The blue and yellow colors of the shirt are a nod to the skies and sands of the Arab»»»

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24 News Agency 11.08. 10:33

Beware of scams! Fraudsters use 24.kg logo to deceive users - | 24.KG

Fake publications using the logo and visual design of 24.kg news agency have once again appeared online. This time, scammers are promoting an alleged new MBANK AI service. MBANK officially stated that it has not launched such a product and has no connection to the advertisement. This is not the fir»»»

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Jordan Times 11.08. 06:37

Manufacturing sector GDP reaches JD1.6b in Q1 2026

AMMAN — The manufacturing sector's gross domestic product (GDP) reached JD1.6 billion during the first quarter of 2026, according to a report on the executive programme of the Economic Modernisation Vision (2026–2029).Key achievements included publishing Jordan Ecolabel Regulations No. 1 of 2026, a»»»

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Business-review 10.08. 07:14

Competition Council approves the acquisition of Engie Building Solutions by Specialised Services Holdings

Engie Building Solutions S.R.L., a subsidiary of the ENGIE Group, provides property management and administration services, as well as services relating to EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contracts for energy efficiency and decarbonisation in industrial, office and commercial buildi»»»

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Gulf News 09.08. 09:47

How scammers target jobseekers in the UAE

Attractive salaries, well-known company names and promises of quick recruitment can make a job offer difficult to ignore. But UAE authorities are warning jobseekers that behind some of these offers are scammers seeking money or personal information. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation»»»

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