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CBD becomes first UAE bank to enable payments from other banks through its mobile app

Dubai: Commercial Bank of Dubai customers can now initiate payments from eligible accounts held with other banks directly through the CBD mobile app, bringing multiple banking relationships into a single app experience. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click »»»

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24 News Agency 43m

Tour operators report decline in Russian tourist arrivals to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Tour operators have recorded a decline in the number of Russian tourists traveling to Kyrgyzstan. The Association of Tour Operators of Russia reported a 2.2 percent decrease in trips by Russian citizens to Kyrgyzstan in the first six months of 2026. A decline was also recorded in travel to Kazakhst»»»

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BNE 1h

Putin’s winter campaign to freeze Ukraine into submission is already underway

Russia has begun its winter campaign to freeze Ukraine into submission early and since the end of July has been tearing into what is left of Ukraine’s power sector. Last year’s campaign only scaled up in September, hitting Ukraine's power grid in the hope of making its major cities unliveable. Temp»»»

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Sputnik 1h

CSTO Secretary General Notes Danger of Europe's Militarization, Bellicose Rhetoric

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The militarization of Europe and bellicose rhetoric directed at CSTO member states are extremely dangerous given the countries' vast military arsenals, especially amid mutual mistrust, CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov told Sputnik. "Against the backdrop of mutual mistru»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Japan's economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds

Japan's economy grew an annual rate of 1.1% in the April-June quarter even as private consumption stayed flat and the growth of exports declined, according to government data released Monday. Japan 's real GDP, or gross domestic product, the sum value of nation's goods and services, grew at a seaso»»»

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Israel's Ben-Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly

An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition publicly advocated for killing "30 to 40" people in Gaza each night, comments that surfaced Sunday and were quickly shared by Palestinian media. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir made the statement while spea»»»

Naharnet 1h

US Central Command chief visits aircraft carrier

The top U.S. military commander Adm. Brad Cooper visited the USS Lincoln as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues. The Lincoln arrived in the Middle East in January and has been supporting the U.S. war against Iran, including the blockade on Iranian ports. It has spent a record-se»»»

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Ebola outbreak: Fatality rate reaches nearly 47 percent - | 24.KG

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is spreading faster than ever before. According to forecasts by the World Health Organization (WHO), it could become the deadliest outbreak in the history of the fight against the disease. According to the WHO, one person dies from th»»»

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Arab News 2h

Australia’s mushroom murderer appeals conviction

SYDNEY: Australian toxic mushroom killer Erin Patterson launches an appeal Wednesday against her conviction in a triple-murder case that made headlines worldwide. The 51-year-old was found guilty last year of murdering her husband’s parents and an elderly aunt in 2023 by serving them a beef Welling»»»

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UPI 2h

On This Day, Aug. 17: Turkish earthquake kills thousands - UPI.com

On Aug. 17, 1999, an earthquake in a densely populated region of northwestern Turkey killed at least 17,000 people and injured about 40,000. 1 of 5 | On August 17, 1999, an earthquake in a densely populated region of northwestern Turkey killed at least 17,000 people and injured about 40,000. UPI Fi»»»

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UPI 2h

At least 7 Hindu devotees killed in Indian temple stampede - UPI.com

Aug. 17 (UPI) -- At least seven Hindu devotees were killed Monday morning in a crowd crush at a Shiva temple in eastern India, where tens of thousands had gathered to take part in a religious observance, according to reports. The incident occurred near Ashok Dham, a famous temple dedicated to Lord »»»

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Arab News 2h

Team Falcons crowned EWC 2026 Rocket League Champions after dominant final win

PARIS: Team Falcons have been crowned Rocket League champions at the Esports World Cup 2026, delivering a dominant 4-0 victory over Spacestation Gaming in the Grand Final to claim the title for the first time. The Saudi Arabian Club, represented by Samy “dralii” Hajji and brothers Yazeed Abdullah “»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Three Blood & Honour Members Charged with Inciting Discrimination, Hatred and Violence in Plovdiv

Three of those detained at a private club in Plovdiv linked to the international neo-Nazi organization Blood & Honour have been charged with inciting discrimination, hatred and violence based on race, nationality or sexual orientation, Plovdiv's Deputy District Prosecutor Neno Dimov said at a brief»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar handed tough draw at FIVB Boys’ U17 World Championship

Doha, Qatar: Qatar have been drawn alongside Tunisia, France and Venezuela in Pool A of the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship, which will be hosted in Doha from August 19 to 29. The tournament will bring together 20 teams from around the world, divided into five pools. Pool B featur»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar U-18 eye knockout stage spot despite loss to China

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s U-18 national basketball team has not lost hope of reaching the knockout stages of the FIBA U-18 Asian Championship, despite suffering a 66–118 defeat against China at the Veer Savarkar Indoor Hall in Ahmedabad, India. The game was part of Group C’s second-round fixtures in the»»»

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Arab News 4h

Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to hit Iran hard economically, a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would impose measures on Tehran that have “never been seen” as soon as next week. The United States, ‌United Nations and European Union have applied»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai-Sharjah traffic today: Heavy delays on E11 and E311

Dubai-Sharjah traffic is building across the main commuter corridors this morning, with Google Maps showing a mix of heavy congestion, slower sections and several accident alerts on routes linking the two emirates. The most significant pressure is visible on E11, Al Ittihad Road, around Al Khan, Al»»»

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Arab News 6h

Sabbath cafe clash lays bare Israel faultlines

JERUSALEM: Alma Ronen has been fighting in the Israeli military nearly constantly for more than two years. Spending her Saturday not in uniform but in a T-shirt and jeans, she would like to enjoy a coffee outside — and resents that her more religious compatriots think otherwise.Every week since Jun»»»

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Arab News 6h

Cameroon beats Malawi 3-0 to win Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time

RABAT, Morocco: Three goals for three lost finals. Cameroon finally won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday with a 3-0 victory over tournament debutant Malawi. Marie Ngah Manga headed two goals and Naomi Eto scored the other while Cameroon kept Malawi’s Chawinga sisters in check to claim it»»»

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Arab News 6h

BBC asks a US court for help in getting testimony from the Trump family in defamation suit

LONDON: The BBC asked a US court for help in getting documents and testimony from members of US President Donald Trump ‘s family in connection with his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster, a court document showed. Lawyers for the BBC argued that Ivanka Trump, her husband »»»

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Gulf News 7h

‘You always learn about yourself in the ring’: Meet the British-Egyptian expat building a Muay Thai community for women

For a few minutes, the gym isn't a gym. I'm watching two sturdy women, one commanding the other to deliver the highest kicks and punches. It's an art; it looks graceful, I mutter to the person nearest to me. There is no ungainliness or uncoordinated kick: the arms and legs hit at stern angles. It's»»»

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Arab News 8h

Scottie Scheffler back to his dominant self and opens PGA Tour postseason with 8-shot win

MEMPHIS, Tennessee: Scottie Scheffler was back to his dominant form Sunday, turning a two-shot lead into a runaway in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He closed with a 4-under 66 for an eight-shot victory, the largest in the 68-year history at the TPC Southwind. Scheffler ended nearly seven months »»»

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BNE 9h

Poland leads the world on defence worry, Finland climbs fastest since 2019

Even in the country most alarmed by it, defence is a top national concern for fewer than one person in three, reports Statista, which asked people in 32 countries whether defence and foreign affairs ranked among the most important issues facing their country. Nowhere did more than about one in thre»»»

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Arab News 9h

Scottie Scheffler back to his dominant self and opens PGA Tour postseason with 8-shot win

MEMPHIS, Tennessee: Scottie Scheffler was back to his dominant form Sunday, turning a two-shot lead into a runaway in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He closed with a 4-under 66 for an eight-shot victory, the largest in the 68-year history at the TPC Southwind.Scheffler ended nearly seven months w»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday

MILAN: Thieves stole four works attributed to Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina worth millions of euros from the regional museum in the city of Messina in Sicily while crowds gathered across town for the traditional Assumption holiday celebrations, cultural officials and Italian media said S»»»

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UPI 10h

Russia: Overnight Ukrainian drone attack was biggest so far - UPI.com

A photo supplied by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense purports to show a Wildberries warehouse on fire after a drone attack in the Moscow region on Sunday. The Kremlin said it shot down nearly 1,500 Ukrainian drones during an overnight attack. Photo courtesy Ukrainian Ministry of Defense Aug. 16 (U»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

Modi aims to have 50 Indian firms in Fortune 500 list

Agencies New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech on Saturday, set a target for India Inc. to have 50 Indian companies on the Fortune 500 list within the coming decade. “We often hear about the Fortune 500. Why shouldn’t our goal be that, within the next decade, 50 of »»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

Arteta hails his team’s desire as Arsenal lift Community Shield

PA Media/DPA Cardiff (Wales) Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal’s desire “to go straight again” after Manchester City were overwhelmed 3-0 by the Premier League champions in the Community Shield on Sunday. City never recovered from Riccardo Calafiori’s goal after just 24 seconds - the quickest in the Comm»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

Doha Marathon by Ooredoo bags two prestigious Stevie Awards

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, has secured two prestigious Stevie Awards for the 14th edition of Doha Marathon by Ooredoo, earning Gold in the Sporting Event category and Bronze in the CSR Experience category, at the 23rd Annual International»»»

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Arab News 12h

Netanyahu election billboard groups New York Mayor Mamdani among Israel’s enemies

LONDON: The party of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has grouped New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan together with the leaders of Iran and Hezbollah in a campaign poster depicting Israel’s enemies. The giant Likud billboard in Tel Aviv for the October electi»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Qatar U18 basketball team lose to China at Asian Championship

New Delhi: The Qatar U18 basketball team lost 66-118 to China in their second Group C match at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup, currently being held in India through August 23. The tournament features 16 teams divided into four groups. China dominated throughout the game, winning all four quarters 32-11, 32-»»»

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Arab News 13h

Sentencing of Syrian regime figures ‘a turning point,’ rights groups say

DAMASCUS: Trials of leading figures from the deposed Syrian regime represent a significant turning point in the country’s transitional justice process, two rights organizations said. Speaking to SANA, the organizations said the judicial process moves documented rights cases into national courts, en»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 14h

‘It happened in seconds’: Survivor reveals horror of deadly Polish bus crash on Hungary’s motorway

A survivor of the devastating Polish coach crash on Hungary’s M3 motorway has described how the tragedy unfolded “within seconds”, as grief spreads across communities in southeastern Poland. Twelve people were killed when a bus carrying pilgrims returning from Bosnia and Herzegovina left the motorw»»»

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Daily News Egypt 15h

Egypt issues 17 updated customs facilitation guides: Finance minister

Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said the government is working to simplify customs concepts and procedures to ensure consistent customs practices and facilitate processes for investors, as part of an integrated institutional reform strategy aimed at improving customs awareness among employees and i»»»

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France24 15h

Poland-registered bus veers off Hungary highway, killing 12 people

A crash involving a bus registered in Poland killed 12 people and severely injured at least 10 early Sunday on a Hungary highway, marking the worst accident of its kind in the country in more than 20 years. Poland will send an emergency aircraft to Budapest, Polish Prime Minister Donald T»»»

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Arab News 15h

5 talking points from opening round of 2026-27 Saudi pro League season

LONDON: The 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season is underway and here are five things we learned from the opening round of games. It has been a busy summer for Cristiano Ronaldo. After winning the title with Al-Nassr in May, going to the World Cup with Portugal in June, and then getting married back in »»»

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Gulf News 15h

Pakistani TikTok star, 28, with 1.3m followers shot dead near Islamabad

A 28-year-old Pakistani TikTok content creator with more than one million followers was shot dead in Taxila, near Islamabad. According to her family’s police complaint, two unidentified men allegedly opened fire on the car she was travelling in with her siblings. Local media reports identified the »»»

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Gulf News 16h

Turkey seizes gold worth millions in raids on Süleymancılar religious group

Dubai: Turkish police have seized a large quantity of gold worth millions of US dollars and detained senior figures from the influential Süleymancılar religious community, including its leader Alihan Kuriş, in a sweeping investigation into alleged financial crimes, fraud and money laundering. Polic»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass

Cardiff: Arsenal powered to a 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, delivering a swaggering statement of intent ahead of their Premier League title defence. Mikel Arteta's side used the annual curtain raiser to the English top-flight season as an opportunity to prove th»»»

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RT 17h

Women’s sport shouldn’t have to bend to the trans delusion

Despite the conspicuous difference in size, speed, and strength between the sexes, a debate is now raging in women’s professional basketball in the United States whether to let men compete alongside the ladies. Nobody would ever confuse Royce White, 35, with a woman. The man with stands 6 feet 8 in»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 17h

Opposition Parties Criticize Radev Government's First 100 Days

August 16 marks 100 days since the government led by Prime Minister Rumen Radev took office. Parliament elected the new Council of Ministers on May 8. Opposition political forces criticized the first 100 days of the Radev Cabinet. GERB said the Cabinet must now deliver results and accept full respo»»»

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Arab News 17h

Filipino households face growing pressure from economic fallout of Iran war

MANILA: Malou Elsa Bacay used to leave Manila every week to visit her mother in the province, but since the Iran war dealt a blow to the Philippine economy, such trips can take place only once a month. The Philippines is highly dependent on imported fuel, so disruption to supplies from Gulf countri»»»

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Al Manar 18h

Israeli artillery targets Wadi Slouki area and the outskirts of Tallousa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery targets Wadi Slouki area and the outskirts of Tallousa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 16-08-2026 17:46 PM Latest »»»

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Israel’s Ben Gvir advocates killing ‘30 to 40’ people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

JERUSALEM: An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition publicly advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, comments that surfaced Sunday and were quickly shared by Palestinian media. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir made the statement»»»

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The Peninsula 18h

Colombian woman dies saving dog from earthquake

Pasto, Colombia: Holding little Salomon in his arms, Michael Ruiz recounted how he found the pet next to his sister's body among the rubble after Colombia's devastating earthquake. The 7.4-magnitude earthquake, which struck the western parts of the South American country on Monday, has killed at le»»»

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Gulf News 18h

Iraq recovers over $20m, 60kg of gold and vehicles during a corruption probe targeting minister

Dubai: Iraqi authorities have recovered more than $20 million in cash, 200 million Iraqi dinars, 60kg of gold and seven vehicles in the widening corruption investigation involving detained Deputy Oil Minister for Refining Affairs Adnan Al Jumaili, the judiciary said. Investigating Judge Diaa Jaafar»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19h

GERB, Democratic Bulgaria, Continue the Change Criticize Radev Government's First 100 Days

August 16 marks 100 days since the government led by Prime Minister Rumen Radev took office, with GERB saying the Cabinet must now deliver results and accept full responsibility for its policies, Democratic Bulgaria (DB) describing the first 100 days as a period of taking over a failed governance m»»»

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Arab News 19h

Canadian falcon fetches SR1.3m in auction’s second-highest sale

RIYADH: A Canadian-bred Super White mottled gyrfalcon chick fetched SR1.3 million ($346,600) on Saturday at the sixth International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, becoming the event’s highest-priced bird of 2026 and the second-biggest sale in the auction’s history. Two falcons from the Canadian»»»

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Al Manar 19h

Iranian Army Commander: US bases will not return to their previous status, and Iran will not allow it - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army Commander: US bases will not return to their previous status, and Iran will not allow it 16-08-2026 16:00 PM Latest News Urgen»»»

Arab News 19h

3 Saudi universities advance in 2026 world rankings

JEDDAH: Saudi universities have strengthened their presence in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities, with several institutions improving their position and advancing their research and academic standing. Taif University advanced 219 places to 408th globally following its 627th placing in»»»

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