Gulf News 24m

Philippine murder case: One gun involed in 10 shootings., say police

Manila: A handgun recovered from suspects in the killing of vlogger Alicia “Mima Alicia” Lipata has potentially opened a much larger criminal trail. Now, with Philippine National Police (PNP) are saying that forensic ballistics connected the weapon to at least 10 other shootings dating back to 2016»»»

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BNE 49m

Armenia and Russia clash over railway concession

Armenia and Russia have signalled a potential dispute over the management of Armenia’s railway network, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan saying Yerevan could seek international arbitration if talks fail, while Russian Railways warned it would seek compensation for its investments if the concessi»»»

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BNE 49m

Armenia and Russia clash over railway concession

Armenia and Russia have signalled a potential dispute over the management of Armenia’s railway network, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan saying Yerevan could seek international arbitration if talks fail, while Russian Railways warned it would seek compensation for its investments if the concessi»»»

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The Peninsula 52m

Kahramaa implements awareness programme for heat stress prevention

Doha, Qatar: As part of its commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of its employees, the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) continues to implement its awareness and training programme for the prevention of heat stress. The programme is aimed at employees working in»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MoL underscores importance of national coordination to combat human trafficking

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has underscored the critical importance of coordinated national efforts under the National Referral Mechanism for Combating Human Trafficking, highlighting its role in identifying cases, protecting victims and ensuring comprehensive support while advancing »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QCDC expands flagship career programme for high school students

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), has launched the eighth and largest edition of its flagship ‘My Career – My Future’ job-shadowing programme, bringing together 350 high school students and a record 33 host organisations for a week of career expl»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar advances driverless robotaxi trials after achieving 94% success rate

Doha, Qatar: Safety remains the top priority as Qatar moves into the next phase of testing electric robotaxis, with vehicles now operating without a driver on board after successfully completing thousands of supervised trial journeys. Mohammed Jassim Al Shaibani, Head of Traffic Engineering and Roa»»»

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BNE 1h

Spain's African exclave Ceuta calms after mass crossing that killed at least 67

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta regained a measure of calm after a mass crossing of thousands of Moroccans that left at least 67 people dead, as arrivals from Morocco slowed to sporadic attempts, El País reported on August 1. The crisis has exposed Spain to a fresh confrontation over migration policy »»»

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Al Majalla 1h

Why Israel may want to start ‘fighting smart’ in Lebanon

During his recent White House meeting with President Donald Trump, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun – referring to heavy civilian casualties and massive property destruction – asserted that Israel is not “fighting smart” in Lebanon. “Fighting smart,” in Aoun’s view, begins and ends with the people as»»»

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France24 2h

Brazil's Lula, 80, says he is 'in great shape' as he launches fourth term bid

Brazil's Workers' Party on Sunday formally endorsed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for what is expected to be his final reelection bid, setting up an October election increasingly shaped by concerns over foreign influence and an unusually internationalized campaign. Brazilian President Luiz In»»»

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UPI 2h

Board of Peace envoy laments Israel's attacks on Gaza despite framework agreement - UPI.com

Palestinian Civil Defense teams continued search and rescue operations on Saturday. File Photo by Palestinian Civil Defense/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The top envoy for President Donald Trump's Board of Peace lamented Sunday that Israeli forces continued attacking Gaza despite Iran-backed »»»

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Arab News 3h

Pegula leads Eala as storms push Washington Open finals to Monday

WASHINGTON, United States: World number three Jessica Pegula and rising star Alexandra Eala must wait until Monday to decide a Washington Open champion after thunderstorms postponed the completion of Sunday’s WTA final.After waiting through a three-hour thunderstorm delay to start, Pegula won the f»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Perseids 2026 in the UAE: How to actually catch a meteor on an iPhone or Android

Dubai: The Perseids peak over the UAE on the night of 12 to 13 August, with up to 100 meteors an hour, and this year the peak falls on a new moon. No moonlight means the fainter streaks survive, which makes 2026 the best Perseid year since 2018. So the sky is on your side. Your phone is not, though»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

The Big Lie: The FPM cannot rewrite its role in the Beirut Port catastrophe – Ya Libnan

Share: The site of the explosion which killed at least 220 people , injured 7000 and left 300, 000 homeless after 2,750 Tons of Ammonium Nitrate that was illegally stored there exploded . President Michel Aoun and PM Diab knew about the Ammonium Nitrate 15 days before the explosion but did nothing »»»

Gulf News 4h

Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

SAO PAULO: What is very likely to be the last reelection bid of Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was confirmed on Sunday by his Workers' Party as the 80-year-old leader faces increasing pressure from foreign leaders ahead of October's elections. It will be his seventh race for the top j»»»

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France24 7h

Capital One bank cites money-laundering probe to justify closing Trump Organization accounts

Capital One Financial on Friday defended its decision to close more than 300 Trump-affiliated bank accounts back in 2021, stating that it did so after a money-laundering review. The ‌disclosure marks the first time a bank has formally tied money-laundering concerns to US President Donald Trump»»»

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Jordan Times 7h

IMF disburses $188 million to Jordan after approving latest reform reviews

AMMAN — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disbursed $188 million to Jordan following the successful completion of the fifth review of the Kingdom's economic reform programme under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).The »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Sudan army drone attack on Darfur court kills 35

The Sudanese army on Sunday struck a traditional court in western Darfur with drones, killing 35 people and wounding others, a rights group said. The Emergency Lawyers, which has documented abuses by both the army and its rival paramilitaries throughout the three-year conflict, said the strike hit »»»

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Arab News 7h

Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

SAO PAULO: What is very likely to be the last reelection bid of Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was confirmed on Sunday by his Workers’ Party as the 80-year-old leader faces increasing pressure from foreign leaders ahead of October’s elections. It will be his seventh race for the top j»»»

UPI 8h

Sen. Moreno says embattled ex-son-in-law Miller unfit for Congress - UPI.com

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, broke his silence on the issue Sunday and said domestic abuse charges leveled at his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, makes Miller unfit to hold office. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Sen. Bernie Moreno on Sunday said his former son-in-l»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Halting of new Google Earth AI feature

Washington: Google announced the halting of a new feature in Google Earth that allows AI-generated image creation such that as satellite after only 48 hours of its launch. The decision came following concerns expressed regarding the creation of fake imageries on top of real maps and images and shar»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

PSS students excel in SSC-I and SSC-II annual examinations

Liaqat Malik Doha Students of Pak Shamaa School and College (PSS) have excelled in the SSC-I and SSC-II annual examinations conducted by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad, in 2026. In the SSC-I examinations, the top-performing students are Eman Shoaib (522»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

QCDC launches largest edition of job shadowing programme

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), opened the eighth and largest edition of its flagship “My Career – My Future” job-shadowing programme with a ceremony at Multaqa, Education City. Running from August 2 to 6, the five-day programme br»»»

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Arab News 9h

All you need to know about Ceuta amid the migration debate

LONDON: Ceuta and Melilla, two Spanish-controlled cities on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast, remain at the heart of one of the world’s longest-running territorial disputes. In recent times, they have become key points in Europe’s migration-control system. Spain depends heavily on Moroccan security fo»»»

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Arab News 10h

Six Israelis detained over alleged assault on Armenian monastery in Jerusalem

LONDON: Six Israelis were detained on Sunday after allegedly attacking the entrance of the Armenian Patriarchate’s St. James Monastery in Jerusalem’s Old City. The incident occurred at about 1 a.m., according to an X post by Jerusalem-based Armenian reporter Kegham Balian, who said the group gather»»»

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Arab News 10h

Drone strike in Sudan’s Darfur kills 35: rights group

KHARTOUM: A drone strike on a customary court in Sudan’s North Darfur state killed 35 people and wounded others on Sunday, a rights group said, accusing the army of carrying out the attack. The Emergency Lawyers group, which has documented abuses throughout the three-year war between the Sudanese a»»»

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Arab News 10h

Drone strike in Sudan’s Darfur kills 35: rights group

KHARTOUM: A drone strike on a customary court in Sudan’s North Darfur state killed 35 people and wounded others on Sunday, a rights group said, accusing the army of carrying out the attack. The Emergency Lawyers group, which has documented abuses throughout the three-year war between the Sudanese a»»»

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Sana 10h

World Bank approves Syria’s 2026 reforms, increases 2027 grants

Damascus, Aug. 2 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh announced a new milestone in Syria’s economic reform path, with the World Bank approving the success of Syria’s 2026 reforms and increasing grant allocations for 2027, the minister said Sunday. “The World Bank has completed its review o»»»

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Daily News Egypt 11h

Egypt weighs transferring ownership of state holding companies to cut public debt

The Egyptian government is evaluating proposals to transfer the ownership of several public sector holding companies and their subsidiaries in an effort to maximise economic returns and reduce public debt. The initiative falls under the second edition of Egypt’s State Ownership Policy Document (202»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 11h

These were the most-watched FIFA World Cup matches in Hungary

Never before in the history of the FIFA World Cup have there been as many matches as there were in 2026. A total of 104 matches were played, most of which Hungarian viewers could watch on M4 Sport, while a few matches were broadcast on the Duna World channel due to overlapping events at the end of »»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Abdullah Al Kuwari re-elected President of Arab Union for Camel Racing

Doha: The General Assembly of the Arab Union for Camel Racing has re-elected Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Kuwari as president of the Union and chairman of the Board of Directors by acclamation. This came during the Assembly's virtual meeting, which was convened with the participation of representatives»»»

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Albanian Daily News 12h

Albania Opens Review of Candidates for Next Prosecutor General

Albania's High Prosecutorial Council (HPC) has begun the formal review process to select the country's next Prosecutor General, following the closure of the application period on August 1. The council now has 45 days to verify the credentials and eligibility of all candidates who submitted their ap»»»

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Daily News Egypt 12h

Egyptian remittances are among our key sources of foreign currency: PM Madbouly

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said remittances and investments from Egyptians living abroad are among the country’s most important sources of foreign currency, playing a vital role in strengthening the economy’s resilience amid successive regional and global crises. Madbouly made the rema»»»

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Gulf News 13h

UAE offers fully digital attestation of educational documents within two hours

Dubai: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the attestation of educational certificates and related documents is now fully digital, with applications processed within two hours during official working hours. The ministry said the service is designed to support students and graduates b»»»

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Sputnik 13h

Iran’s Petrochemical Industry Turns Sanctions Into Domestic Manufacturing Boom

Over the years, the US and its allies tried extensively to sanction Iran’s petrochemicals sector into submission through corporate blacklisting, broker interdiction and secondary restrictions. These efforts appear to have failed. “Last year, more than 2k parts required by the petrochemical industry»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Regional Development Minister Shishkov: Major Road Case Files Remain Inactive for Three Years

Case files on suspected road construction irregularities stalled for three years, Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said in a radio interview on Sunday. Shishkov linked the files to advance payments for the Hemus Motorway, illegal construction on its fourth lot, the Sofia»»»

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Arab News 15h

Italy supports Palestinian health sector with $11m grant

LONDON: Italy is committing a €10 million ($11.53m) grant to support the Palestinian Authority’s budget as part of Rome’s support for institutions in the occupied West Bank. On Sunday in Ramallah, Palestinian Minister of Finance and Planning Estephan Salameh signed the grant agreement with Italian »»»

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Arab News 16h

Beyond the screen: How AI is making Saudi judges think twice about digital proof

ALKHOBAR: A screenshot can capture a threat, a promise, or even a confession in a single image. For many, pressing the power and volume buttons is the first instinct when a dispute begins. However, as artificial intelligence makes it easier to manipulate images and fabricate conversations, the ques»»»

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Arab News 17h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index rises to close at 10,705

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Sunday, gaining 116.15 points, or 1.10 percent, to close at 10,705.87. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index reached SR3.71 billion ($991 million), with 200 stocks advancing and 59 declining. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel market»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 17h

European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day Marked in Sofia

A commemorative event marking European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day was held in front of the Unknown Soldier Monument in Sofia on Sunday. Addressing the event, organized by the Roma for Democracy Foundation, Marin Tihomirov MP of Continue the Change said: "We are here to remind ourselves that we are»»»

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France24 18h

Israeli strikes on residential buildings kill at least nine in Gaza

Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight killed at least nine people after hitting several residential buildings, local authorities said on Sunday. Seven people were also killed in Israeli strikes on Saturday, a day after Hamas said it had agreed to the latest deal on ending the war. Gaza civil defence of»»»

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Gulf News 18h

At least 72 died in Spain’s Ceuta migrant rush

Ceuta: At least 72 people died during the mass influx in recent days of migrants into Spain’s Ceuta enclave, when tens of thousands of people mostly swam around the border post from Morocco, local officials said on Sunday. Most of the estimated 60,000 people who rushed into Spain’s north African te»»»

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Arab News 18h

Mamoun Amr Al-Kabbani crowned 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb champion

TAIF: Mamoun Amr Al-Kabbani became the 2026 Saudi Toyota Championship Hill Climb champion on Saturday after the third and final round concluded at the Aqabat Al-Muhammadiyah in Al-Shafa, Taif. Organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, and managed by Bakhashab Motorsport in partne»»»

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Gulf News 18h

UAE tourism from Russia is booming, with over 1 million visitors expected this summer

Dubai: Russian tourist arrivals to the UAE are expected to exceed one million by the end of the summer season, driven by expanding direct air links and sustained demand for the Gulf destination, according to the Russian Union of Travel Industry. The industry body said the UAE continues to rank amon»»»

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Gulf News 18h

Emiratis remain largest source of international visitors to Oman

Dubai: Visitors from the UAE remained the largest source of international arrivals to Oman during the first half of 2026, highlighting the continued strength of regional travel to the sultanate, official data showed. Statistics released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) s»»»

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The Peninsula 19h

At least 72 died in Spain's Ceuta migrant rush

Ceuta, Spain: At least 72 people died during last week's mass influx of migrants into Spain's Ceuta enclave, when tens of thousands of people mostly swam around the border post from Morocco, local officials said on Sunday. Most of the estimated 60,000 people who rushed into Spain's north African te»»»

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Gulf News 19h

Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire

Surabaya, Indonesia: An Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea on Sunday, killing five people and leaving another 41 missing after some jumped overboard, search and rescue officials said. A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued, said the regional Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency, which provi»»»

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RT 19h

Germany has reached a new low in election rigging

Today’s Germany is a grim, unhappy place. Thirty-six years after West Germany’s take-over of the former East Germany (polite term: re-unification), which was supposed to herald a golden age of national fulfilment, citizens are in a very foul mood. According to Ipsos, one of Germany’s go-to pollster»»»

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RT 19h

No spontaneous combustion? Regarding the causes of the Ceuta migrant surge, look who’s gloating

The recent burst of illegal migration into Spain’s Moroccan exclave of Ceuta was, above all, a sensational media event produced for political effect. It will have lasting consequences, but not in terms of who ended up where: Of the about 50,000 migrants who suddenly, as if on command, stormed Ceuta»»»

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