Gulf News 8m

RAK Academy celebrates the exceptional A Level and IB results for the Class of 2026

RAK Academy is celebrating academic success of its Class of 2026, marked by A Level results announced this August, following the Academy’s 100% IB Diploma achievement rate released in July. A Level Results reflect a remarkable performance with 100 per cent of students achieved A–A* in English Langu»»»

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The Peninsula 23m

Lusail SC unveil strategic partnerships for new season

Doha, Qatar: Lusail Sports Club has announced a series of strategic partnership agreements with leading companies and institutions for the 2026-27 sports season, at a ceremony held at The Torch Doha, yesterday. The partnerships involve Qatari Diar, Aspire Zone Foundation, Doha International School,»»»

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Gulf News 53m

Indian expats in UAE, GCC welcome Supreme Court's order to regulate airfare, ease ticket Burden

Dubai: Indian expats in the UAE and Gulf countries have welcomed the Indian Supreme Court’s move to regulate airfares, expressing hope that the initiative will finally ease the financial strain that comes with high-priced tickets to and from India. The Supreme Court heard the matter on Monday, Augu»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Registration for ‘Mthayel’ Nabati poetry contest closes on August 25

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture has announced that registration for the sixth round of the “Mthayel” Nabati poetry competition will close on August 25, 2026. The round is open exclusively to Qatari nationals and residents living in Qatar. Organised under the slogan “For morals are guides,” the»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyz akyn Askat Zhetigen to be released - | 24.KG

Kyrgyz akyn (poet) Askat Zhetigen will be released tomorrow, August 19, 2026, after serving a three-year prison sentence, human rights activist Gulshaiyr Abdirasulova said on social media. Askat Zhetigen was detained in March 2024 and charged under two articles: Article 278 (calls for mass disorder»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Fresh date sales at malls top 11.7 tonnes as MoM extends support for farmers

Doha, Qatar: Fresh date sales at major shopping malls have surpassed 11,700 kilograms in the period from July 30 to August 15, 2026, the Ministry of Municipality (MoM) announced yesterday, underscoring continued strong demand for Qatar’s locally grown produce beyond the main festival at Souq Waqif.»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Make it rain: Indonesia chases clouds to stem El Nino fires

Palangkaraya, Indonesia: Indonesia's Borneo, home to pristine rainforest and protected species, is burning. Meteorologist Safillah Anggie Wahyuni hopes a solution lies in the clouds. Indonesia believes cloud seeding can help it tackle a wildfire season that experts say is on track to be among the w»»»

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Gulf News 1h

4 air strikes hit military airport in Syria's Idlib in first attack since al-Assad's fall

Idlib: Four airstrikes hit the Abu al-Zuhour military airport in the eastern countryside of Idlib on Tuesday, marking the first reported attack on the strategic facility since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government in December 2024. The aircraft involved have not been officially identified. The i»»»

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Arab News 2h

Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati

MASON: Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller, 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open. The sisters nearly recovered from a 6-0 deficit in the match tiebreaker before a doubl»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israeli PM’s Likud picks candidates ahead of general election

JERUSALEM: Likud members voted Monday to choose their candidates for Israel’s October 27 general election, in which the right-wing party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a tight race. Netanyahu is Israel’s longest-serving premier but now finds himself in a weakened position. He attempted »»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Court clears path for tyranny, says opposition party

Today's ruling by the "beheaded and intimidated" Constitutional Court opens the door to further steps toward tyranny, the Fidesz parliamentary faction said in response to the Constitutional Court's rejection of the joint petition filed by Fidesz and KDNP seeking the annulment of the 16th and 17th a»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Fidesz’s own court just ruled against Fidesz — Magyar is delighted

The removal of Tamás Sulyok, the 12-year term limit for members of parliament, and the 70-year age limit for constitutional court justices were all constitutional — Prime Minister Péter Magyar responded to the Constitutional Court's (CC) Monday ruling in a Facebook post. “The moment when the consti»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Court shuts door on Fidesz before even opening the case

The Constitutional Court (Ab) rejected the Fidesz-KDNP submissions against the Basic Law amendments at its Monday session. In all three cases, the Ab cited primarily a lack of jurisdiction, and therefore did not examine the motions on their merits. Fidesz-KDNP challenged certain provisions of the s»»»

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UPI 3h

House ethics panel probes Rep. Jimmy Gomez over sexual misconduct allegation - UPI.com

The House Ethics Committee on Monday announced it was investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., over sexual misconduct allegations. Pool File Photo by Tom Williams/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it is investigating Rep. Jimmy Gomez over al»»»

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Arab News 3h

Trump’s slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea does not just slight a longtime ally but raises broader concerns about the security interests of the United States in Asia and elsewhere. Trump explained his decision by citing South Korea’s refusa»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil after teen's suicide

Popular messaging platform Discord said Monday it had complied with a Brazilian government order to suspend livestreaming and video calls in the country after a teen girl was allegedly goaded into taking her own life during a broadcast. Brazil's National Data Protection Agency (ANPD) had ordered th»»»

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Gulf News 7h

White House attacks CNN reporter for question on Trump aide

The White House on Monday lashed out at a CNN reporter after she asked a question about President Donald Trump's relationship with an aide, in the latest in a series of attacks on female journalists. During an event in the Oval Office, reporter Kristen Holmes asked Trump, 80, to respond to comments»»»

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UPI 8h

Texas families ask Supreme Court to hear appeal on 10 Commandments law - UPI.com

The Supreme Court of the United States is shown in June. A group of Texas families has asked the court to hear a challenge to a Texas law requiring a version of the 10 Commandments to be posted in every public-school classroom in the state. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Iraq, Iran, US condemn drone attack on Kurdistan PM's office, as Sept. 30 disarmament deadline looms

Iraq said on Monday it would launch an investigation into an overnight drone attack on the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister's office, as Iran portrayed the incident as a ploy to undermine bilateral relations. Kurdistan's authorities had earlier blamed the attack -- which also targeted the home of the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

CRA refers non-compliant tower management to Public Prosecution

Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced that it has referred a tower management to the Public Prosecution after the management refused to allow one of Qatar’s licensed telecommunications Service Providers access to the building to provide services, while gr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Young artists showcase vision for Viksit Bharat 2047 in Doha

Tribune News Network Doha Young Indian artists in Qatar gave colourful expression to their dreams for a developed and progressive India at the Viksit Bharat 2047 Painting Competition, organised by the Embassy of India in Qatar as part of the celebrations marking India’s 80th Independence Day. Held »»»

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Arab News 9h

What is Iraq’s anti-corruption crackdown really changing — and can it recover stolen state wealth?

WASHINGTON D.C.: Iraq’s new anti-corruption campaign has produced some of the country’s most dramatic displays of state power in years, with stacks of Iraqi dinars pulled from a drainage pit, hundreds of kilograms of gold seized and handed to the central bank, and security forces moving through Bag»»»

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Arab News 9h

Prosecutor calls for jail term for Guinea teacher charged with insulting imam

CONAKRY, Guinea: Prosecutors asked a Guinea court Monday for a one-year prison sentence for a teacher and civil liberties advocate who has been jailed and charged with publicly insulting Conakry’s Grand Mosque imam. Teacher Bella Bah Bah was charged and incarcerated on August 13, after being report»»»

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Arab News 10h

Major Saudi education reforms include variable hours for teachers, AI tools and 37,500 promotions

RIYADH: Key education reforms for the coming school year in Saudi Arabia include a strict ban on educators teaching outside their specializations; the introduction of AI tools to ease administrative workloads; the promotion of more than 37,000 educational and administrative staff; and working hours»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Back to school: Nearly 10,000 buses and 20,000 transport staff ready across the UAE

Abu Dhabi: Emirates Transport has announced that around 10,000 school buses equipped with safety and security systems are ready to transport students across the UAE as the 2026-2027 academic year begins. The company said more than 10,000 bus drivers, along with a similar number of transport and saf»»»

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Arab News 11h

Iraq to probe drone attack on Kurdistan PM’s office

IRBIL: Iraq said on Monday it would launch an investigation into an overnight drone attack on the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister’s office, as Iran portrayed the incident as a ploy to undermine bilateral relations. Kurdistan’s authorities had earlier blamed the attack — which also targeted the home »»»

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Arab News 11h

Iraq to probe drone attack on Kurdistan PM’s office

IRBIL: Iraq said on Monday it would launch an investigation into an overnight drone attack on the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister’s office, as Iran portrayed the incident as a ploy to undermine bilateral relations. Kurdistan’s authorities had earlier blamed the attack — which also targeted the home »»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Tupac Shakur accused killer was out for 'revenge', jury hears

Las Vegas: Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot dead in an act of gang revenge ordered by a mobster who later boasted of it, jurors heard Monday, as one of America's most anticipated trials got under way, 30 years after the murder. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a one-time leader of the South Side Compton Crips, o»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 11h

August 20 fireworks may be cancelled due to looming peril

As the August 20 fireworks approach, forecast uncertainty invariably rises, for late summer brings a confluence of atmospheric influences to the Carpathian Basin. This volatility, coupled with the sudden onset of violent showers and thunderstorms, could place the national day celebrations in jeopar»»»

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BNE 11h

Ukraine's bank profits fall by nearly a third as wartime windfall fades

Ukraine's banks made almost a third less profit in the first half of 2026 than a year earlier, as the wartime windfall that fattened their margins begins to fade. The banking system's net profit fell 32% year on year to UAH54.07bn ($1.3bn) in 1H26, according to National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) data c»»»

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BNE 11h

Poland says Russia hired an assassin to kill an American in Warsaw, as sabotage and covert operations raise their head again

Poland says it stopped a Russian-directed plot to murder a US citizen in Warsaw - the first time, its prime minister says, that Moscow has tried to kill an American inside another Nato country. Polish security services detained a Russian citizen on August 7 who had been recruited by Russian intelli»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Plovdiv Residents Rally Again In Defence of Plovdiv Fair

In Plovdiv, citizens held a second protest on Monday in defence of the Plovdiv International Fair in front of the town hall, despite the fact that earlier in the day Finance Minister Galab Donev had confirmed before the Supreme Court of Cassation that steps were being taken to protect the state's 2»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Tupac Shakur's accused killer was out for 'revenge', jury hears

Las Vegas: Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot dead in an act of gang revenge ordered by a mobster who later boasted of it, jurors heard Monday, as one of America's most anticipated trials got under way, 30 years after the murder. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a one-time leader of the South Side Compton Crips, o»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Fake Europe jobs: 1,700 Filipino workers rescued in alleged scam

Dubai: Around 1,700 aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been rescued from an alleged large-scale illegal recruitment scheme involving fake job offers in Central Europe, the Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. Authorities arrested Mazhoor Ubongin Khusin, also known as “»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 12h

Deutsche Telekom buys Polish fiber network

Deutsche Telekom is making a major investment in Poland’s telecommunications infrastructure, agreeing to acquire Fiberhost and sister cable operator Inea in a transaction valued at around EUR 1 billion. Fiberhost operates one of Poland’s largest wholesale fiber-optic networks, reaching approximatel»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 13h

PM Magyar outraged over Lőrinc Mészáros’s bank decision

Prime Minister Péter Magyar called on MBH Bank and Lőrinc Mészáros, who has ties to business interests with stakes in the lender, to reinstate a charity programme benefitting children from low-income households with good grades in a post on Facebook on Monday. New HQ of Lőrinc Mészáros’s bank too e»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 13h

Outstanding A-Level results mark another success for Britannica International School Budapest

This year’s graduating class achieved an impressive 37% of A* and A grades, well above the UK average of 28.5%, demonstrating the high academic standards and dedication that represent the Britannica community. Equally impressive is 62% of grades were B or higher, a remarkable accomplishment compare»»»

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Daily News Egypt 13h

Egypt’s new Criminal Procedure Law to take effect on October 1

Egypt’s new Criminal Procedure Law will take effect on October 1, 2026, as the Justice Ministry prepares to implement the legislation alongside a broader programme to digitise the judicial system, accelerate court proceedings and improve judicial efficiency. President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed »»»

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UPI 14h

Reports: British PM Andy Burnham got messages from someone posing as Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles - UPI.com

1 of 2 | British Prime Minister Andy Burnham gives a speech outside No 10 Downing Street on July 20. On Monday, sources close to the prime minister said he received messages from someone impersonating White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -»»»

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Gulf News 14h

UAE targets 50% of government services and operations to be powered by Agentic AI

The UAE is moving ahead with plans to transform 50% of government sectors, services and operations into models powered by Agentic AI within the next two years, as officials work to build the technology and data infrastructure needed for the shift. The Higher Committee for Agentic AI organised the “»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Mother and daughter turn down $26.48 million to stop AI data centre on family farm

Dubai: Two farmers in Kentucky have rejected a Dh97.25 million ($26.48 million) offer for land that has been in their family for generations, after learning that the property was being sought for a vast data centre intended to support artificial intelligence infrastructure. Delsia Bare and her moth»»»

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France24 14h

Prominent Mali journalist, influencer jailed for seven years for criticising junta

A prominent Malian broadcaster and an influencer were on Monday jailed for seven years after criticising the ruling junta. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily was convicted by the Bamaka court of criminal conspiracy and discrediting the state alongside Rokia Doumbia, a noted campaigner. A Malian court sentenc»»»

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France24 14h

A new generation of Catalans tries to rekindle the independence movement

Nearly 10 years after the attempted referendum on Catalan independence which led to violent clashes between the public and the police, the political demands of the independence movement have not been met. ENTR travelled to Catalonia in June to meet with young people there who are continuing the fig»»»

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UPI 15h

In photos: Female presidents who shaped Latin America - All Photos - UPI.com

By UPI Staff A look at the women who have served as presidents of Latin American countries, both elected and interim. This collection highlights the modern female leaders who have shaped national politics across the region in recent decades. Violeta Chamorro, Nicaragua President-elect of Nicaragua »»»

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BNE 15h

Belgium leads EU buyers as Russian LNG sales to the bloc jump 57%

The EU bought €809mn of Russian liquefied natural gas in June, 57% more than a year earlier, with Belgium the single biggest buyer. That gave Russia 24.1% of the EU's LNG market by value, second only to the US on 54.3% and €1.83bn. Belgium took €268mn worth, its highest since July 2025, ahead of Fr»»»

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BNE 15h

Sberbank profit hits record $12.6bn as strain spreads through Russia's banks

Russia's banks are earning more than ever, yet beneath the record profits lie mounting bad debts, a flight to cash and a corporate-loan pile that few in Moscow can measure. The country's largest lender, state-controlled Sberbank, posted a record IFRS net profit of RUB1.01tn ($12.6bn) in 1H26, up 19»»»

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BNE 15h

Belgium leads EU buyers as Russian LNG sales to the bloc jump 57%

The EU bought €809mn of Russian liquefied natural gas in June, 57% more than a year earlier, with Belgium the single biggest buyer. That gave Russia 24.1% of the EU's LNG market by value, second only to the US on 54.3% and €1.83bn. Belgium took €268mn worth, its highest since July 2025, ahead of Fr»»»

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Arab News 15h

Russian court sentences anti-war politician Shlosberg to 11 years in jail

MOSCOW: A Russian court on Monday sentenced prominent opposition politician Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison over his criticism of Moscow's offensive in Ukraine. The 63-year-old is among the very few Kremlin opponents who remained in Russia after it launched a sweeping crackdown on dissent follo»»»

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UPI 15h

Supreme Court again rejects Trump’s appeal in E. Jean Carroll case - UPI.com

1 of 3 | The U.S. Supreme Court once again rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to appeal the verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s sexual abuse and defamation case on Monday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court once again rejected President Donald Trum»»»

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Gulf News 15h

James Dacombe just became Europe’s youngest self-made billionaire, at only 25

Dubai: James Dacombe left school as a teenager to build a technology company. Eight years later, the British entrepreneur has become Europe’s youngest self-made billionaire, after his artificial intelligence chip start-up Olix secured a $3.3 billion valuation. The 25-year-old joined the billionaire»»»

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