UPI 2m

On This Day, Aug. 10: Founding Fathers propose 'E pluribus unum' as U.S. motto - UPI.com

On August 10, 1776, a committee of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson suggested the United States adopt "E pluribus unum" -- "Out of many, one" -- as the motto for its Great Seal. 1 of 6 | On August 10, 1776, a committee of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson suggeste»»»

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EU Observer 12m

[Interview] Far-right Le Pen in the Élysée could pull France out of Nato’s military command, French political scientist warns

For more than a year, Jordan Bardella had been preparing to run for head of state for the National Rally. But those plans have been disrupted by a recent court ruling that shortened the election ban on far-right leader Marine Le Pen and allowed her to run. Jean-Yves Camus, a French political scient»»»

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Al Manar 19m

Iran’s Pezeshkian Meets Leader of the Islamic Revolution - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s Pezeshkian Meets Leader of the Islamic Revolution 10-08-2026 09:51 AM Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Kham»»»

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Actmedia 32m

Interim PM Bolojan: PNL would back technocratic government with parliamentary majority, fiscal reform agenda

Romania's interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday that the National Liberal Party (PNL) could support a technocratic government provided it has a parliamentary majority and pursues a programme focused on controlling public spending and reducing budget deficits."A government that enjoys p»»»

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Appeal hearing in Tashiev and Letter of 75 case postponed - | 24.KG

The Bishkek City Court has postponed the appeal hearing in the case involving Kamchybek Tashiev and the Letter of 75 to August 13. The hearing was postponed because the defendants’ lawyers had not reviewed the appeal of the prosecutor’s office. Related news Bishkek City Court begins hearing appeal »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Bishkek City Court begins hearing appeal in Tashiev case - | 24.KG

The Bishkek City Court has begun hearing an appeal in the «Letter of 75» case. The defendants include well-known politicians: former State Committee for National Security (SCNS) chief Kamchybek Tashiev, Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu and former Prosecutor General Kurmankul »»»

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Business-review 1h

PPC Group: New agreement for a RES project portfolio of over 2 GW in Poland and Hungary

Through this agreement, PPC Group acquires ABO Energy Polska z.o.o. and ABO Energy Hungary Kft., integrating two fully staffed project development platforms along with the specialized teams operating in each country. The portfolio includes 29 SPVs holding 99 MW of PV projects in operation or nearin»»»

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Arab News 1h

Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, wind down as evacuees begin to return

SPOKANE: Many evacuees among the tens of ​thousands forced to flee a cluster of wildfires near Spokane, Washington, were allowed back to their homes on Sunday as firefighters stepped up efforts to extinguish the remaining hot spots. Despite another round of hot, dry weather over the weekend, nearly»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Typhoon Dolphin weakens but disrupts travel in east China

Beijing: Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to eastern China on Monday, causing hundreds of flight cancellations even as the storm weakened and some cities resumed public transport. The weather system has lost power after making two landfalls along the coast of Zhejiang province on Sunday, with Chi»»»

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BNE 2h

Latvia faces a demographic 'triple squeeze' as the whole Baltic region ages and empties

Latvia is facing a demographic "triple squeeze" that will leave it with roughly 1.5mn people by 2050, a fifth fewer than today, according to figures highlighted by economist Holger Zschaepitz on August 8. The country's old-age dependency ratio is projected to rise by around 23 percentage points ove»»»

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The Budapest Times 3h

Baka to the future: ex-chief justice nominated for head of state

The parliamentary faction of the Tisza party is nominating András Baka, the former president of the Supreme Court, for the position of President of the Republic — Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Facebook on Saturday, following a meeting of the parliamentary group. Opposition parties are re»»»

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UPI 3h

Trump announces Will Scharf as new White House counsel - UPI.com

1 of 2 | White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf hands President Donald Trump an executive order during the signing of executive orders concerning silicon chips and birthright citizenship in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Ph»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Alleged cartel boss Kinahan charged in Ireland

An Irish court on Sunday charged alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan with directing a criminal organisation and remanded him in custody after his extradition from Dubai on a government jet. The 49-year-old Irishman appeared in court after being flown back on Sunday evening from Dubai on the basis of»»»

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UPI 5h

N.Y. police arrest man accused of killing father, setting home ablaze - UPI.com

Authorities announced early Sunday the arrest of Thomas David Ryan, who is accused of killing his father last week. Photo courtesy New York State Police/Release Aug. 9 (UPI) -- New York State Police early Sunday said a 32-year-old man accused of killing his father and then setting fire to the man's»»»

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UPI 7h

Iran shakes up security leadership amid talks to open Hormuz Strait - UPI.com

Mohsen Rezaei speaks to media in Tehran on Jan. 3, 2020. File Photo by Maryam Rahmanian/UPI | License Photo Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Iran has replaced its top security official with another commander of its powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, a spokesman for Iranian Masoud Pezeshkian said late Sund»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his new White House counsel will be Will Scharf, the staff secretary who as the Trump-appointed head of the National Capital Planning Commission helped secure approval for the $400 million ballroom project. Trump said that, beginning Sept. 1,»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Egypt calls for full Israeli withdrawal, sustained aid access to Gaza

Cairo: During a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace Director-General Nikolay Mladenov, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for the implementation of all provisions of the Gaza roadmap, including a complete Israeli withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave and»»»

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UPI 9h

Extradited alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan appears in court - UPI.com

Security officers stand guard at a gate of Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, Ireland, on Sunday following the extradition of alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan from the United Arab Emirates. An Irish government jet transported the 49-year-old from Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport to the milit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

MoSDF launches 2nd Financial Awareness Programme

QNA Doha The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MoSDF), represented by the Family Empowerment Department, launched the second edition of the Financial Awareness Programme as part of its initiatives to promote a culture of sound financial management among members of society and foster the pr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Amir, Sultan of Oman discuss relations

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq ofOman met at Amiri Diwan on Sunday. At the outset of the meeting, HH the Amir welcomed the Sultan and his accompanying delegation, wishing him continued health and well-being, and further development and»»»

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France24 10h

Syria, Russia agree to end military use of key Mediterranean bases

Syria and Russia have agreed to end Moscow’s use of two strategic Mediterranean bases as military outposts, Syria's foreign ministry said Sunday. Under the deal, Damascus will take control of the Hmeimem air base and part of Tartous port, while the remaining military facilities will be converted in»»»

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Arab News 10h

Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die

NEW YORK: The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was an illegal charter, the US Coast Guard said Sunday. The 22-foot Bayliner speedboat overturned around 10:25»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Shipping crisis deepens: It’s not just Hormuz — more routes now at risk

The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains dangerous, with maritime authorities saying a deliberate hostile attack is "highly likely" in the days ahead — a warning that comes right after another tanker was targeted in the waterway. The latest assessment from the Joint Maritime Informati»»»

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Arab News 11h

Iran names new head of top national security body

TEHRAN: The former commander-in-chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Mohsen Rezaee, has been named head of the country’s highest national security body, the Iranian presidency announced on Sunday. “In light of the resignation of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr from his position as secretary of the Suprem»»»

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RT 11h

Iran sets six conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has laid out new conditions for the US to meet before the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened, amid continuing attacks on shipping. In a statement carried by Iranian media on Saturday, the council’s secretary, Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, said that the waterway, whi»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Rights watchdog warns Israeli actions cripple Gaza transport system, push strip to famine's precipice

Geneva: Israel is deliberately crippling the transportation, storage, and freight system in the Gaza Strip by destroying trucks, targeting drivers, and preventing the entry of spare parts and operational materials, the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (Euro-Med Monitor) has warned. It added that these»»»

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BNE 13h

Latvia faces a demographic 'triple squeeze' as the whole Baltic region ages and empties

Latvia is facing a demographic "triple squeeze" that will leave it with roughly 1.5mn people by 2050, a fifth fewer than today, according to figures highlighted by economist Holger Zschaepitz on August 8. The country's old-age dependency ratio is projected to rise by around 23 percentage points ove»»»

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BNE 13h

Mongolia’s next president? Race to succeed Khurelsukh reshapes political landscape

Mongolia's next election cycle begins in less than a year with the presidential poll. The parliamentary elections will follow in 2028. Even before campaigning has officially begun, politicians are already jockeying for position in the race to succeed President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh.  The growing f»»»

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Gulf News 14h

UAE’s Reem Al Hashimy attends Colombia presidential inauguration

On behalf of the UAE Government, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, attended the inauguration ceremony of Abelardo de la Espriella, President of the Republic of Colombia. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.»»»

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RT 15h

Two trains collide in Croatia, injuring at least 20

At least 20 people were injured when two trains collided in Croatia on Saturday, the country’s Health Ministry has said. The incident occurred shortly after 10 am between the Sveti Ivan Zabno and Gradec railway stations, around 60km east of the Croatian capital of Zagreb. A passenger train carrying»»»

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UPI 16h

Israel rejects 15-point plan to disarm Hamas, withdraw Israeli troops - UPI.com

People hold placards calling for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop the war with Iran and stop Jewish settler violence against Palestinians at a protest near his residence in Jerusalem in March. Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarm»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Indonesia seizes 1.3 tons of ketamine worth millions in major bust

Batam, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities have seized 1.3 tons of ketamine worth tens of millions of dollars from a foreign-flagged vessel, a top anti-drug official said on Sunday, in one of the country's largest drug busts. Authorities received intelligence in February that the MV King Sun was sail»»»

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Arab News 17h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index edges up to 10,817

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index edged higher on Sunday, gaining 5.44 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 10,817.01. Total trading turnover on the benchmark index reached SR3.21 billion ($856 million), with 102 stocks advancing and 160 declining. The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu fe»»»

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Gulf News 17h

Indian expats and missions in UAE gear up for India's 80th Independence Day celebrations

Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Indian expat community in the UAE is gearing up for a series of events to mark India's 80th Independence Day, with the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai both hosting onsite celebrations on August 15 and online events in the run up to the»»»

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Arab News 18h

UAE extradites suspected cartel boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland

DUBAI: Authorities in the UAE handed over alleged transnational cartel boss Daniel Kinahan to face trial in Ireland, official Emirati media reported on Sunday. The 49-year-old Irishman allegedly ran a group out of Dubai that has been linked by US and European authorities to a vast criminal enterpri»»»

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Arab News 18h

Jeddah beaches, waterfronts, attract summer crowds

JEDDAH: Beaches and waterfronts in Jeddah governorate are witnessing significant interest from residents, visitors and tourists during the summer season. The Red Sea port city has emerged as Saudi Arabia’s top tourism destination, supported by advanced infrastructure and operational capabilities th»»»

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Gulf News 18h

Who is Arjun Ayanki? Kerala’s viral activist-turned-fugitive who taunted police is finally caught

After days on the run, Arjun Ayanki — a former political activist from Kerala turned central figure in a string of criminal cases — has finally been caught by police. He was arrested in Kannur in the early hours of Sunday after police tracked him to a flat where he had reportedly been hiding, accor»»»

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The Peninsula 19h

Amir and Sultan of Oman review fraternal relations between two countries

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman, held a session at the Amiri Diwan this morning. At the beginning of the session, HH the Amir welcomed HM the Sultan and the accompanying delegation, wishing His Majesty good h»»»

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The Peninsula 19h

Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China after flight cancellations, evacuations

Beijing: Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, evacuations and a top-level alert. China's east coast has been preparing for the storm's arrival in recent days, with»»»

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The Peninsula 19h

Amir leads well wishers to welcome Sultan of Oman

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, upon his arrival at the Amiri Terminal of Hamad International Airport on Sunday, along with his accompanying delegation, for a fraternal visit to the country. Al»»»

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Gulf News 19h

H-1B visa grace period at risk as US weighs rule change: What it means for foreign workers

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering scrapping the 60-day grace period currently available to H-1B holders and certain other foreign workers after they lose their jobs. The proposal has been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, Bloomberg r»»»

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Al Manar 20h

Iran’s Araghchi Rules Out Resumption of US Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out a resumption of negotiations with the US until Washington ends its violations of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU) and makes amends. Speaking to reporters in Tehran on Sunday, the top Iranian diplomat said, “Intermediaries are still ma»»»

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Gulf News 20h

No safe haven: UAE extradites Daniel Kinahan under Ireland treaty

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has extradited Irish national Daniel Kinahan to Ireland following a formal extradition request, where he is wanted in connection with transnational organised crime allegations, including leading a criminal organisation, murder and illicit drug trafficking. The extradition followe»»»

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The Peninsula 21h

Ministry of Social Development and Family launches second edition of Financial Awareness Program

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family, represented by the Family Empowered Department, launched the second edition of the Financial Awareness Program as part of initiatives aimed at promoting a culture of sound financial management among members of society, and establishing the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 21h

Bulgarian President to Raise Iva Mihailova's Treatment with North Macedonia Again on Monday

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova plans to contact North Macedonia's government and President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova on Monday to raise the issue of necessary medical treatment for Iva Mihailova, a Bulgarian in North Macedonia who is charged with a serious traffic offence and was among those i»»»

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Arab News 21h

Fitch affirms Kuwait’s AA- rating on strong external assets 

RIYADH: Kuwait retained its AA- sovereign credit rating with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings, which cited exceptionally strong fiscal and external balance sheets despite rising regional geopolitical risks. The rating agency said Kuwait’s vast sovereign wealth assets and external buffers remain »»»

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Naharnet 22h

Lebanon detains Assad-era Syrian officer wanted by Damascus

Lebanese authorities detained a former Syrian army officer following an arrest warrant from Damascus accusing him of "killing and crimes against humanity," a judicial official told AFP. Adel Issa, a 67-year-old former officer in the Syrian army's 17th brigade under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, he»»»

Sputnik 22h

Atlanta Could Have Survived the Civil War Intact With Its Own Shostakovich — US Official

WASHINGTON (Sputnik), Dmitri Zlodorev - Atlanta may have avoided destruction during the Civil War had the US city had such a composer as Dmitri Shostakovich, US Commission of Fine Arts Chairman Rodney Mims Cook Jr. told Sputnik. "Russia has proved it during the siege of Leningrad that culture and m»»»

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Arab News 22h

‘I had full faith’: M. Zubair claims Tekken 8 title at Esports World Cup 2026 after 5-0 grand final sweep

PARIS: History has been made in Tekken 8 at Esports World Cup 2026 after AG.AL’s Khawaja “M. Zubair” Mohammad Zubair defeated Yoon “LowHigh” Sun-woong in the grand finals. Not only did the win crown a brand new Tekken 8 at EWC winner, but M. Zubair won the tournament after entering through the Last»»»

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Arab News 22h

Niemann, Varner III and Westwood share LIV Golf New York going into last day

BEDMINSTER: Joaquin Niemann’s dominant week hit its first speed bump, but he remains well positioned to secure his second LIV Golf title of the season. The LIV Golf New York 2026 36-hole leader opened Saturday with a double bogey on the par-4 first, the first blemish on his card all week, but he ba»»»

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