Gulf News 1m

UAE marks 60 years since Sheikh Zayed became Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Founding Father’s vision still shaping nation’s progress

The UAE on Thursday marked the 60th anniversary of the accession of its Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, a milestone President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said heralded the country's journey of progress and laid the foundations »»»

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Al Manar 4m

Southern Lebanon: Civilians Wounded, Displaced as Israeli Strikes Pound Tyre Towns - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Southern Lebanon: Civilians Wounded, Displaced as Israeli Strikes Pound Tyre Towns 06-08-2026 10:32 AM Smoke rises after Israeli strikes on»»»

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Sputnik 9m

Trump Pressures Hegseth Over Depleted US Missile Stockpiles — Reports

US President Donald Trump demanded answers from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at Camp David after learning that severe munitions shortages could limit US military options against Iran, American media reported, citing people familiar with the exchange. The shortages reportedly involve long-range gui»»»

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Arab News 11m

Iraqi government allies retreat on arms control, anti-graft drive

Political pressure is mounting on Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi as an end-of-September deadline for US forces to leave Iraq approaches, while disputes over weapons, corruption, and a deepening financial crisis pile fresh strain on his government. Informed sources said al-Zaidi’s recent meetings»»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Landslides kill at least 4 in northern Philippines

Manila: Landslides in the Philippines killed four people, authorities said Thursday, as heavy rains driven by a tropical depression raked the country's north and forced school closures. The archipelago nation's main island Luzon has been battered by heavy rains over the past four days. Government o»»»

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Al Manar 28m

Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli artillery shelling of Al-Mansouri - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Sputnik 33m

Weak Dollar and Middle East Crisis Boosted Gold Prices to Record Heights — Expert

Gold prices demonstrated the fastest single-day growth in the past six months, driven by easing tensions in the Middle East, a weakening US dollar, and a number of other factors, former Central Bank of Turkiye analyst Onur Dashdemir told Sputnik. "The combination of positive signals from the Middle»»»

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Arab News 35m

Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement

TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices trended lower on Thursday on the progress in Iran-Oman talks, with investors cautiously waiting for signs of a US-Iran peace deal and progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 33 cents, or 0.42 percent, to $79.12 a barrel by 07:18 a.m. Saudi ti»»»

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Arab News 35m

Landslides kill at least 4 in northern Philippines

MANILA: Landslides in the Philippines killed four people, authorities said Thursday, as heavy rains driven by a tropical depression raked the country’s north and forced school closures. The archipelago nation’s main island Luzon has been battered by heavy rains over the past four days. Government o»»»

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UPI 36m

Mass. governor signs sweeping law limiting ICE enforcement - UPI.com

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (C) signs the Protect Act into law on Wednesday at La Colaborativa, a Latina-led nonprofit economic development agency in Chelsea, Mass. Photo courtesy Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey/X Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed landmark legislation t»»»

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UPI 36m

On This Day, Aug. 6: U.S. drops atomic bomb on Hiroshima - UPI.com

On Aug. 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. 1 of 6 | An unidentified newsman stands amid the rubble of Hiroshima in September 1945. On August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on the city. UPI File Photo | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- On this date»»»

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Actmedia 37m

OMV Petrom announces 13% increase in investments to 3.7 bln. euro, company has crude oil for August and September

OMV Petrom Group’s CCA operating result excluding special items was 3 billion lei in the first half of the year, up 21%, in a market environment with high commodity prices. The result was supported by higher contributions from the Gas and Energy (G&E) and Refining and Marketing (R&M) divisions, the»»»

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Third successful transaction: OX2 and Scatec start construction of a 77 MW wind farm in Romania

OX2 has sold a 77 MW wind farm in Romania, at the ready-to-build stage, to Scatec ASA (Scatec), one of the leading Norwegian providers of renewable energy solutions. Thus, the company concludes another successful transaction in Romania. The project benefits from a long-term Contract for Difference »»»

Actmedia 37m

More expensive energy imports will influence autumn prices, but no surges

Electricity imports made in the evening hours, at higher prices, will indirectly influence prices in the autumn, but not to an extent that will determine significant increases, interim Prime Minister and interim Minister of Energy Ilie Bolojan said on Monday at a news conference at the Government H»»»

Actmedia 37m

Bolojan:Crude oil supplies will return to normal

Crude oil supplies will return to normal, and in this regard, the volume processed for the Romanian market at refineries supplying Romania will be satisfactory, Ilie Bolojan, the interim Prime Minister and interim Minister of Energy, stated on Monday during a press conference at Victoria Palace."Re»»»

Actmedia 37m

AEI:Comparison between energy from coal,gas,and renewable sources must include all system costs

Comparing the costs of energy generated from coal and gas with those of energy from renewable sources is incomplete unless the costs associated with storage, balancing, and security of energy supply are taken into account, argues Dumitru Chisalita, President of the Smart Energy Association (AEI), i»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 39m

Breastfeeding Counsellor Gvozdeykova Answers Mothers’ Most Common Questions

Breast pain, nursing strikes and weaning are among mothers’ most common breastfeeding concerns, La Leche League counsellor Elena Gvozdeykova told BTA on Thursday. Gvozdeykova is taking part in events organized by the Sliven Regional Health Inspectorate for World Breastfeeding Week, observed from Au»»»

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Al Manar 40m

Only one commodity vessel crossed Bab Al-Mandeb on Wednesday, Kpler data showed, down ‌from ⁠20 the previous day: Reuters - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Israeli occupation forces prevent ambulances from entering Qalandia refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem, and hinder the transport of Palestinian patients to the hospital - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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The Peninsula 41m

Qatar junior chess team wins gold at Arab Championship

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar national junior chess team delivered an impressive performance at the Arab Junior and Youth Chess Championship in Egypt, winning one gold, one silver and one bronze medal as the tournament concluded yesterday The championship, organised by the Egyptian Chess Federation under »»»

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The Peninsula 41m

Harrison clears world-leading 2.34m to win What Gravity Tour in Monaco

Doha, Qatar: American JuVaughn Harrison produced a world-leading jump of 2.34m to win the inaugural Monaco Athletics Festival yesterday, while Qatar’s three-time world champion and Tokyo Olympic gold winner Mutaz Barshim finished ninth in the elite high jump competition yesterday. The event was par»»»

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24 News Agency 43m

Kyrgyzstan views Russia as a strategic partner — Sadyr Japarov - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan views Russia as a strategic partner, President Sadyr Japarov said in his address to participants of the Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum. The president emphasized that the country is following the right course. «During the talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin held last year, long-ter»»»

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24 News Agency 43m

Russia accounts for 27.1 % of Kyrgyzstan’s foreign trade turnover — Overchuk - | 24.KG

Russia accounted for 27.1 percent of Kyrgyzstan’s foreign trade turnover, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said at the Kyrgyz-Russian Economic Forum in Issyk-Kul region. According to him, mutual trade between the two countries increased by 25.5 percent in the first five months of 2026,»»»

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Arab News 47m

Sarawat Cup runner-up Aez Alkhatir makes his return at Alhada Cup weekend

DUBAI: Fourteen runners will compete for the $40,000 (SR150,000) Alhada Cup at King Khalid Racecourse in Taif on Saturday, with Aez Alkhatir (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) seeking to improve on his runner-up performance in the Sarawat Cup on Saudi Cup weekend. Not seen since that run on Feb. 13, the Hom»»»

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Arab News 47m

Incoming: The hottest shows coming to the small screen 

‘Brothers’ Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Holland Taylor Where: Apple TV+ from Sept. 23 Comedy series in which two of Hollywood’s best-loved bros — Harrelson and McConaughey — play fictionalized versions of themselves. When Harrelson’s daughter is jilted at the altar, he takes her »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 47m

Hungary is top 5 for expat career prospects

Hungary was named the 5th best country for expat career opportunities in 2026, based on a new survey by insurance specialists William Russell. The research comes from the international health insurance specialists William Russell, who analysed factors such as foreign-born employment rates, to revea»»»

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Arab News 47m

Russia downed 605 Ukrainian drones overnight: defense ministry

MOSCOW: Russia shot down 605 Ukrainian drones during the night over its territory and the annexed Crimean Peninsula, the defense ministry said Thursday. “During the night … air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 605 Ukrainian aerial drones,” the ministry said in a statement. The ministry fla»»»

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Arab News 47m

Saudi rap pioneers Alyoung and Randar drop new EP ‘R2’

DUBAI: Nearly two decades after bonding over hip-hop in a Jeddah neighborhood where almost no one else listened to it, Saudi rappers Alyoung and Randar have released “R2,” a four-track EP — pairing it with three music videos. The duo — Ahmed, who performs as Alyoung, and Bandar, who performs as Ran»»»

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Arab News 49m

Lebanese journalist Christina Assi to be honored at International Press Freedom Awards

NEW YORK: Lebanese journalist Christina Assi, who lost a leg in an Israeli strike while reporting from the Lebanese border, will be honored at the International Press Freedom Awards, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Wednesday. In October 2023, Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah was kille»»»

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The Peninsula 53m

Sprint legend Allyson Felix begins 2028 Olympic preparations at Aspire Academy

Doha, Qatar: American sprint legend Allyson Felix has chosen Aspire Academy in Doha as a key training base as she prepares for a return to competition with the goal of racing at the 2028 Olympic Games in her hometown of Los Angeles. Felix, 42, announced her return to competitive athletics in April »»»

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Actmedia 53m

Brancusi Hall at the National Museum of Art reopens after works return from international exhibition

The Romanian Modern Art Gallery is reopening on Wednesday with the Brancusi Hall fully restored, following the return of the works from the international exhibition dedicated to the artist, the National Museum of Art of Romania (MNAR) informs on Wednesday."As of Wednesday, August 5, we look forward»»»

Actmedia 53m

CNPP: 11,970 recipients of service pensions in June 2026

The number of recipients of service pensions stood at 11,970 in June 2026, the same as in previous month, of whom 7,921 were receiving pensions from the State Social Insurance Budget (BASS - contributory), according to data centralised by the National Public Pensions House (CNPP).The largest number»»»

Actmedia 53m

AmCham: Fitch maintains Romania's rating, but concerns remain over political instability, slowing reforms

Fitch's decision to maintain Romania's sovereign rating in the investment-grade category is important news for the country, but concerns remain over political instability, policy uncertainty and the risk of slowing reforms, the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania (AmCham Romania) warned."Mainta»»»

Actmedia 53m

Having narrowly passed the Fitch rating, the next test is Moody’s

Romania’s long-term sovereign bond yields have fallen slightly after the publication of the report through which the international financial evaluation agency Fitch Ratings confirmed, with some reserve, the sovereign rating for Romania at BBB-, the last investment-grade. At the same time, the short»»»

Actmedia 54m

Ionel Bogdan: Romania risks losing billions of euros from NRRP due to decarbonization law

Romania risks losing billions of euros in NRRP funds due to the decarbonization law, claims PNL MP Ionel Bogdan, the party's spokesperson."Today, we witnessed another contest of populism in the Chamber of Deputies?a battle between the PSD and AUR over amendments to laws that could either benefit Ro»»»

Actmedia 54m

Pislaru: Despite appearing to support projects in NRRP, PSD is engaging in systematic sabotage

The interim Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragos Pislaru, stated on Wednesday that the PSD is engaging in the "systematic sabotage" of projects under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), arguing that amendments made in Parliament to the bill on the decarbonization of t»»»

Actmedia 54m

PM Bolojan meets employers on competitiveness of Romania's economy, taxation, reforms

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan had a meeting on Wednesday at the Government House with representatives of the Concordia Employers' Confederation, to discuss issues regarding competitiveness of the Romania's economy, fiscal-budgetary measures and reform priorities.According to the government, t»»»

24 News Agency 55m

Putin declares strong economic foundation of Russia - Kyrgyzstan cooperation - | 24.KG

The coordinated efforts of the governments and businesses of Russia and Kyrgyzstan have made it possible to build a strong economic foundation for cooperation between the two countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated, RIA Novosti reports. The head of state sent greetings to the participant»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Mukhayamna inspires active living, builds skills beyond classroom

Doha, Qatar: As children spend increasing amounts of time on screens, Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education is offering a healthier alternative through its Mukhayamna summer camp, which encourages physical activity, social interaction, and personal development. The camp provides programm»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

UDC launches Astroverse at Gewan Island

Doha, Qatar: United Development Company (UDC), the master developer of The Pearl and Gewan Islands, is participating in Visit Qatar’s Hala Summer campaign through Astroverse, a dedicated family entertainment activation taking place at Crystal Walk, Gewan Island. Astroverse offers an immersive famil»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar banking sector assets remain steady at QR2.2 trillion in June

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector remained resilient in June 2026, with total assets holding steady at QR2.197 trillion, according to QNB’s latest monthly banking sector report. Total assets were unchanged from May but 2.1 percent higher than year-end 2025. The report showed that the sector’s tot»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Permits required for climbing Pobeda Peak after mountaineer’s death - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan has introduced a permit system for climbers attempting to summit Pobeda Peak, the highest point of the Tien Shan mountain range at an altitude of more than 7,400 meters. The State Agency for Tourism Development of Kyrgyzstan reported. «We are introducing a permit system for ascents of Po»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

DAAM, Qatar Social Work sign funding agreement

Doha: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) and the Qatar Foundation for Social Work have signed a funding agreement to support the Vocational Rehabilitation Programme at Al Shafallah Centre. Through this partnership, DAAM will provide financial support to help deliver a structured programm»»»

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Gulf News 1h

SpaceX hit the Moon. Here's when NASA expects to reveal the crater

Dubai: Eleven hundred tonnes of moon went up on Wednesday morning, and nobody on Earth watched it happen. The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9, designated 2025-010D, struck the Moon at 06.34 GMT on Wednesday 5 August, which was 10.34am UAE time. It was travelling at around seven times the speed of »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QF's Academic Bridge Programme to host Harvard Model Congress Middle East 2027

Doha, Qatar: The Academic Bridge Programme (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, will host Harvard Model Congress Middle East 2027 from January 14 to 16, 2027 at Education City, following the success of the inaugural Qatar edition held in 2026. Early registration is open until»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Kahramaa concludes ‘Your Bridge to the Future’ programme for university

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has successfully concluded its “Your Bridge to the Future” programme, which provided university students with practical, hands-on experience in the electricity and water sectors. The initiative featured field visits to key Kahr»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Airways named official travel partner of Qatar Boat Show 2026

Doha, Qatar: Old Doha Port today announced that Qatar Airways, the Official Travel Partner of Qatar Boat Show 2026, is offering exclusive discounted fares for visitors travelling to Doha to attend the third edition of the event, taking place from November 4-7, 2026. Available across Qatar Airways’ »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Paul Kapur to visit Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur will visit Kyrgyzstan as part of a regional tour of South and Central Asia. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs posted on the social media platform X. Photo U.S. Department of State»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

Damietta strike: will Egypt be dragged into the Iran war?

On 29 July, a drone struck a floating American storage and regasification unit at Damietta Port on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, setting it ablaze. The fire spread to a Greek-owned LNG tanker anchored nearby. The port is central to Cairo’s plan to turn Egypt into an energy hub for the Eastern Medite»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

HMC reminds travellers to take health precautions before, during and after trips

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has reminded travellers to take necessary health precautions before embarking on their journeys, emphasising the importance of advance planning, vaccinations and managing existing health conditions while travelling. In a social media awareness message ti»»»

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