The Budapest Times 3m

Government adopts energy development plan in response to ongoing crisis

In response to the lessons learned from the current energy crisis, the government adopted a comprehensive energy development plan at its Wednesday session, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on his Facebook page. In his video, the Prime Minister indicated that energy storage capacities will be e»»»

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Gulf News 39m

Ebola cases in Congo top 4,000, no sign of 'slowing down'

Kinshasa: The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 4,053, including 1,850 deaths, according to an update released by the country's health authorities. A total of 694 patients remain in isolation or hospital care, while 793 people have recovered. »»»

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BNE 51m

Ukraine turns to hunting Russia's missile launchers as its interceptors run dry

Russia fired 24 ballistic missiles, four Zircon or Onyx cruise missiles and 115 drones at Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight on August 5, killing 17 people and injuring 44. Ukrainian forces shot down 98 of the drones but intercepted none of the missiles. Eight people died at the Kvitneva rai»»»

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UPI 1h

Judge dismisses Reflecting Pool case against Olympian David Hearn - UPI.com

1 of 2 | A view of the drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and the USAA National Military Monument from the Lincoln Memorial on July 28, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The reflecting pool was drained between July 13th and 14th to clean up algae blooms and repair the peeling pool liner. File Photo by»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Philippines: ₱457B Maton hydro project 'water battery' for Luzon faces pushback

Manila: A major hydropower project in the Philippines that could provide reliable electricity for more than 2 million households is facing a major hurdle from residents, indigenous people over disruption, habitat loss, water quality in the project's vicinity. The Maton Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric »»»

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Arab News 1h

Explosion kills 2 people and wounds others in a suburb of the Syrian capital

JARAMANA, Syria: An explosion Thursday in a suburb of the Syrian capital Damascus killed at least two people and wounded several others, Syria’s Health Ministry said. Syrian state television cited an unnamed security official as saying the explosion in Jaramana was caused by an explosive device pla»»»

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Arab News 1h

China rebukes US over Huawei dispute as Argentina’s Milei balances ties with Washington and Beijing

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: China and the United States are clashing diplomatically in Argentina as President Javier Milei seeks to preserve his close alliance with Washington while pursuing deeper economic ties with Beijing. China’s embassy in Buenos Aires accused the United States of hypocrisy on Th»»»

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UPI 2h

Man sentenced to life for hate crime stabbing aboard Los Angeles bus - UPI.com

A screengrab from a Los Angeles Metro bus surveillance camera shows Gerald Pitts (top) before attacking Santos Tejas Gonzalez (lower left) with a knife in what prosecutors said was a hate-motivated attempted murder in 2023. Photo courtesy Los Angeles District Attorney's Office Aug. 6 (UPI) -- A man»»»

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UPI 3h

Suspect in destructive Spokane wildfires confessed to crimes, cops say - UPI.com

A man suspected of setting a wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes in Spokane, Wash., this week has confessed to arson, police say in newly released court records. Photo courtesy Spokane Valley Fire Department Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The suspected arsonist accused of starting a series of fires that des»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dado Banatao: Filipino who died a Silicon Valley billionaire

There is a peculiar contradiction in the Philippine debate over Pax Silica. A country that has spent decades complaining about poverty, underemployment, brain drain, weak industrialisation, unreliable infrastructure and the export of raw resources (and manpower — i.e. nurses and nannies, engineers »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump signs order targeting 'birth tourism'

US President Donald Trump on Thursday made another attempt to curb birthright citizenship, signing an order targeting those who he said enter the country under the guise of tourism while actually intending to give birth. "They've taken birthright citizenship and they've made a joke out of it," Trum»»»

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UPI 4h

Trump targeting 'birth tourism' in new birthright citizenship effort - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump is shown at the signing of executive orders concerning birthright citizenship and "birth tourism" at the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump is again aiming to limit birthright cit»»»

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Gulf News 4h

'War's got to end pretty soon': Trump says Iran 'can't go much longer,' expresses optimism over Hormuz negotiations

Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) expressed confidence that the conflict involving Iran would end "pretty soon," saying that he believes the Islamic Republic "can't go much longer". He also voiced optimism over ongoing negotiations related to the Strait of Hormuz, w»»»

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France24 4h

Trump targets 'birth tourism' in new bid to curb birthright citizenship

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order targeting what he described as "birth tourism," seeking to curb birthright citizenship by restricting entry for pregnant visitors intending to give birth in the United States. Trump said the move followed the Supreme Court's rejection »»»

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Arab News 4h

Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks

A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for igniting it, police said.Aaron Farinacci expressed that “fire is powerful, beautiful, and that things that»»»

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Arab News 4h

Trump signs orders targeting birthright citizenship

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday that the ​White House said expands the definition of people who are ineligible for birthright citizenship and bans “birth tourism.” Limiting birthright citizenship has been one of the top priorities in the Republican pres»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar Calendar’s Qatar Toy Festival 4th edition attracts over 148,000 visitors

Tribune News Network Doha The fourth edition of the Qatar Toy Festival concluded after welcoming more than 148,000 visitors marking its highest attendance to date. The month-long festival, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), was organised by Qatar Calendar in collaboration wit»»»

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Arab News 6h

Saudi employers embrace AI hiring, but trust emerges as the next challenge

ALKHOBAR: Saudi employers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline recruitment, but as AI-generated CVs and job applications become more prevalent, verifying candidates is emerging as an equally important challenge. New YouGov research commissioned by workforce solutions pr»»»

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BNE 6h

Pentagon drafts new nuclear strategy weighing tactical weapons against Russia, China

The US Department of Defence is drafting a new nuclear strategy for potential regional conflicts with Russia or China that explicitly weighs the use of shorter-range tactical nuclear weapons, TASS reported on August 5, citing NBC News sources. The classified review is being overseen by Elbridge Col»»»

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Arab News 7h

US Democratic Party rattled by left-wing successes

WASHINGTON: From New York to Michigan, recent election wins by progressive candidates have shaken up the Democratic Party, as it vies to regain control of Congress in November, before battling for the White House in 2028. After Zohran Mamdani stormed to victory in New York’s mayoral race last year,»»»

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UPI 7h

Cyclospora outbreak waning, Mich. officials ease guidance on lettuce - UPI.com

The cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan has begun to slow as health officials say people can resume taking normal precautions when consuming lettuce and salad greens. File Photo by Lebensmittelfotos/Pixabay Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan has begun to slow as health official»»»

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UPI 7h

FCC repeals 39% cap on national broadcast TV ownership - UPI.com

FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the repeal of the current 39% ownership cap of broadcast TV stations stops the "hamstringing" of the industry. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to remove a cap on the number of TV statio»»»

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France24 7h

FIFA closes ranks round Infantino amid mounting leadership crisis

European football's governing body (UEFA) on Thursday reaffirmed its boycott of the World Cup despite FIFA's apology a day earlier for "errors" over its now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The proposal, championed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, has plunged»»»

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UPI 8h

Man sentenced to life in prison for driving car into crowd in Munich - UPI.com

Emergency services at the scene after a car was driven into a group of people attending a Ver.di union demonstration in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 13, 2025. File Photo by Paul/Vifogra/EPA-EFE Aug. 6 (UPI) -- A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of killing tw»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

'WhatsApp chats, emails can be valid court evidence in Qatar if legal conditions are met': Lawyer

Doha, Qatar: Electronic messages such as WhatsApp conversations, text messages and emails can serve as valid evidence before Qatari courts, provided they meet specific legal requirements, Qatari lawyer Mansour Al-Dosari said in an interview with Al Rayyan TV. Al-Dosari said digital communications h»»»

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UPI 9h

Federal judge dismisses Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit against court clerk - UPI.com

South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit against a former court clerk whose improper interaction with the jury at his double murder trial was dismissed by a federal judge. File Photo courtesy South Carolina Department of Corrections | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- A federal judge in South Caro»»»

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RT 9h

French streamers sentenced over abuse before livestreamed death

Two French livestreamers have received suspended prison sentences for repeatedly abusing and humiliating a man during online broadcasts before his death. A criminal court in Nice found Safine Hamadi and Owen Cenazandotti guilty of violence against 46-year-old Raphael Graven, known online as Jean Po»»»

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Arab News 10h

UN experts urge Iran to end ‘targeting’ of minorities

GENEVA: UN rights experts on Thursday urged Iran to end what they called the escalating arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture and arbitrary executions of ethnic minorities. The Kurdish and Baluch minorities are particularly affected, they said in a statement. “Iran’s ethnic minoritie»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Inside the UAE's floating hospital inspected by Sheikh Mansour

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, inspected the Floating Hospital and reviewed its operational readiness and advanced medical capabilities, which enhance the UAE's humanitarian and relief response capacity an»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

11 Qatar-based CEOs named among Forbes Middle East's Top 100

Doha, Qatar: Eleven chief executives leading Qatar-based organisations were named in Forbes Middle East's Top 100 CEOs 2026 ranking, highlighting the country's growing influence across key sectors including banking, energy, telecommunications, insurance and financial services. The annual ranking re»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

Qatar Toy Festival attracts over 148,000 visitors 

DOHA: The fourth edition of the Qatar Toy Festival concluded after welcoming more than 148,000 visitors, marking its highest attendance to date. The month-long festival, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), was organised by Qatar Calendar in collaboration with Spacetoon Group, »»»

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Jordan Times 10h

Kingdom's exports reach JD4.5b in seven months with 7% increase — ACI

AMMAN — Exports from the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) surpassed the JD4 billion mark during the first seven months of 2026, registering a 7 per cent growth compared with the same period in 2025, according to statistical data released by the chamber.The ACI reported that exports rose to JD4.506 b»»»

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France24 10h

Israel charges settler for killing Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in occupied West Bank

Israel on Thursday charged a settler, Yinon Levi, with the killing of prominent Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen in the West Bank in July 2025. This marks the first time since the October 7, 2023 attacks that an Israeli has been indicted for the death of a Palestinian in the occupied »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 10h

JYSK adds another Polish retail location

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Warsaw Business Journal 10h

Heatwave pushes power market into action

Polish power-grid operator PSE activated the capacity-market mechanism on August 6 as extremely high temperatures increased electricity demand across much of the country. Capacity providers were called upon between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., requiring participating generators to make contracted power»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 10h

Polish exports recorded strong June growth

The value of Polish exports reached EUR 30.51 billion in June 2026, according to an analysis by economists at the Polish Chamber of Commerce. The result represented a 7% increase from the corresponding period of 2025, indicating that foreign demand for Polish goods remained relatively resilient des»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 10h

New investment accounts could attract billions

Poland’s planned Osobiste Konto Inwestycyjne, or Personal Investment Account, could attract more than 2 million customers and over PLN 100 billion within its first three years, according to projections from brokerage house BM PKO BP. Around 800,000 people could open an account during the first year»»»

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Albanian Daily News 11h

OSCE Reviewing Albania Court Media Rules Amid Press Freedom Concerns

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is reviewing a newly adopted regulation by Albania's Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) following concerns that the rules could significantly restrict media coverage of court proceedings. Responding to inquiri»»»

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Arab News 11h

Review: ‘The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for the Throne’

At first glance, “The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for the Throne” looks like another fantasy series centered on royal succession, but it quickly distinguishes itself through clever political maneuvering, sharp dialogue and a protagonist who wins battles with intelligence rather than brute force. »»»

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Arab News 11h

UK reports record numbers referred to anti-radicalization scheme

LONDON: A record number of people were reported last year to the UK’s anti-radicalization Prevent program, the interior ministry said Thursday, with “extreme right-wing” concerns accounting for the most referrals related to an ideology. The Prevent program is part of the country’s counter-terrorism»»»

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Arab News 11h

Sweden to hand over seized Russian ‘shadow fleet’ ship to Ukraine

STOCKHOLM: Sweden will hand over to Kyiv a seized Russian “shadow fleet” cargo ship which Ukraine suspects of transporting grain stolen from its occupied territory, Swedish court documents obtained by AFP on Thursday showed. The Supreme Court on August 4 dismissed an appeal by Caffa Shipping Ltd, w»»»

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Novinite 11h

Varna Court Halts Demolition of 12 Buildings in Baba AlinoOpinions

The Varna Administrative Court has suspended the planned demolition of 12 residential buildings in the Baba Alino area near Varna, ruling that the structures cannot be removed until the legal disputes over the case are resolved. The decision came after two investor companies, Forest Club Varna OOD »»»

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Sana 11h

IMF assessment strengthens confidence in reforms guiding Syria’s economic recovery path

Damascus, Aug. 6 (SANA) The International Monetary Fund’s assessment of the sustained momentum of Syria’s economic recovery reflects the country’s transition toward a largely balanced trajectory, as banking legislation and financial reforms adopted after liberation have helped establish a more stab»»»

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Arab News 12h

New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine

WASHINGTON: The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new kind of flu vaccine for older people, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturer Moderna said. The shot, named mFlusiva, is intended for adults age 50 or older. Other brands »»»

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Arab News 13h

New Ahli head coach Pusic has big shoes to fill at reigning Asian champions

LONDON: It has been a whirlwind week for Al-Ahli, with the announcement of Matthias Jaissle’s departure followed today by the confirmation of Marino Pusic as new head coach. The Dutch-Bosnian manager has some big shoes to fill in Jeddah. Just three months after lifting a second successive AFC Champ»»»

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Qatar Tribune 13h

Qatari Armed Forces promotes top officer, agent cadets to second lieutenant

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani on Thursday patronised the Qatari Armed Forces' ceremony to promote a number of outstanding officer and agent cadets to the rank of second lieutenant. The ceremony was also atte»»»

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Arab News 13h

International Cricket Council’s decision to alter format of men’s 2027 ODI World Cup draws concern

A row has broken out over the International Cricket Council’s decision to alter the format of the men’s 2027 ODI World Cup. This is scheduled to run between Oct. 4 and Nov. 21. It will be the first to be held in Africa since 2003, hosted jointly by South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe, with the forme»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Salah completes move to Turkiye's Trabzonspor

Istanbul: Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on Thursday signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving the Premier League giants at the end of his contract. The 34-year-old Egyptian international reached "a two-year agreement" with the club on the Black Sea coast who will »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 13h

Hungary to elect new president within days: possible names

The Tisza parliamentary group will vote on Saturday on whom to nominate for President of the Republic, Andrea Bujdosó, the group’s leader, told MTI on Thursday. New President’s name to be announced this week She said the deadline for submitting an official nomination was 10 AM next Monday and that »»»

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Arab News 13h

Israeli doctors’ group petitions court for medical review of Hussam Abu Safiya

LONDON: An Israeli rights group petitioned an Israeli court on Wednesday to allow an independent medical examination of detained Palestinian pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, after prison authorities failed to include the results of a chest X-ray in his official medical file. Physicians for Human»»»

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