Arab News 10m

UN committee urges Israel to stop rhetoric dehumanizing Lebanese

LONDON: A UN anti-racism committee on Wednesday expressed alarm over statements by Israeli officials threatening to inflict on Lebanon “the same level of destruction” as in Gaza, urging an end to rhetoric it said dehumanized the Lebanese population. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Dis»»»

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Gulf News 11m

FDA approves groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug

Washington: The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a groundbreaking new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer, offering U.S. patients a more effective treatment against one of the deadliest types of cancer. FDA officials gave expedited approval to the first-of-a-kind pill, called dara»»»

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Gulf News 11m

Frenchman arrested in Italy with anti-tank missiles in van

A Frenchman was arrested in Italy on arms trafficking charges after a police check found three anti-tank missiles and other military equipment in his van, authorities said Wednesday. The man, identified as Regis Normand, 46, was arrested in the southern port of Bari in June and remains in custody, »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14m

Ukrainian President Thanks Bulgarian Counterpart for Bulgaria's Support and Friendship

In a post published on x.com early Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine deeply values Bulgaria's support and friendship. In response to a letter from Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova, Zelenskyy said that the two countries have much to gain from deepening their bilat»»»

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UPI 20m

United Airlines announces international expansion to 10 cities - UPI.com

A United Airlines jet taxis to take off in November at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. United announced an extensive international expansion Wednesday. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo Aug. 26 (UPI) -- United Airlines announced Wednesday that it is planning the largest intern»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 32m

Hungarian pilgrim missing in Nepal following flash floods

A Hungarian national is being sought after flash floods in Nepal, the Foreign Ministry told the Hungarian news agency MTI on Wednesday. A Hungarian pilgrim was in the area hit by the flash floods, and efforts to establish their identity and whereabouts are still under way, the ministry said. Accord»»»

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Sana 38m

Kuwait says SDF integration supports Syria’s security and unity

Kuwait , Aug. 26 (SANA) The State of Kuwait on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into Syrian state institutions, saying the step strengthens Syria’s security, stability, and territorial unity. In a statement on X, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Fo»»»

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The Peninsula 40m

PHCC to launch 'Back-to-School' campaign Sunday

Doha, Qatar: The School Health Program and Services at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is preparing to launch its 2026-2027 Back-to-School campaign under the slogan "Healthy Bodies Build Strong Nations." The campaign will run from August 30 to September 10 across all public schools and k»»»

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Gulf News 45m

Dh30m UAE Lottery: One player walks away with Dh100,000 - check your numbers

Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Wednesday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260826, the winning numbers in the Days section were 26, 29, 28, 27, 9, 14, while 5 was drawn as the winning number in the Months section. Meanwhile, three participants»»»

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Qatar Tribune 46m

Municipality ministry opens three new parks in Al Wakrah and Al Wukair

DOHA: The Ministry of Municipality inaugurated three new parks in Al Wakrah and Al Wukair: Al Mashmoum and Al Khuzama Parks in Al Wakrah, and Al Arak Park in Al Wukair. This was done in coordination with the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), adhering to the highest international standards, in suppo»»»

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Gulf News 47m

Hundreds missing after Nepal-Tibet flood kills more than 100

Nuwakot: A massive flood and landslide disaster on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 103 people on Wednesday and left several hundred missing, many of them foreign tourists. Aid workers said entire settlements had been "wiped out". Surveillance footage verified by AFP shows dozens of people ru»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 50m

Bulgarian Navy Retrieves Debris of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from Black Sea, Beaches

Teams from the naval bases in Varna and Burgas (on the Black Sea) carried out four new missions involving the reconnaissance and transport of unmanned aerial vehicles and their debris on Wednesday afternoon, the Defence Ministry said in a press release. Earlier in the day, the Ministry reported of »»»

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Sana 50m

Syrian delegation in Vienna holds event on assets recovery

Vienna, Aug.26 (SANA) The Syrian delegation participating in the 7th GlobE General Assembly, held at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, organized on Wednesday an event entitled “From Asset Recovery to Recovery: Supporting Transitional Justice, Peacebuilding, and Development in Syria.” The e»»»

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The Peninsula 52m

Penumbral lunar eclipse visible in Qatar on Friday as expert warns public against myths

Doha, Qatar: A lunar eclipse will occur in the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026, Sheikh Salman bin Jabor Al Thani, President of the Qatar Center for Space Sciences and Astronomy, has said, while cautioning the public against myths and misinformation that may circulate around astronomical phen»»»

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TAP 54m

Tunindex ends Wednesdays session up 0.8%

Tunis, August 26 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Wednesday's session up 0.8% to 19,531.53 points with a modest trading volume of TND 6.2 million thanks to a block transaction on the AMEN BANK stock worth TND 1.05 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. AMEN...»»»

TAP 54m

Mineral water plants Operating at full capacity to meet rising demand for bottled water (statement)

Tunis, August 26, 2026 (TAP) — The National Chamber of Non-Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturers said Wednesday that Tunisia’s mineral water producers are operating at full capacity to meet the demand for bottled mineral water, as stakeholders coordinate...»»»

Gulf News 57m

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Results are out – check the winning numbers

Dubai: Several participants have won cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Wednesday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260826, the winning numbers in the Days section were 26, 29, 28, 27, 9, 14, while 5 was drawn as the winning number in the Months section. Meanwhile, three participants»»»

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Arab News 1h

Gaza truce and two-state prospects at risk as settlement plan advances, France warns

NEW YORK CITY: France warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday that the “untenable” situation in Gaza and the West Bank was jeopardizing the prospects for peace arising from the October 2025 Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. It came as council members met to discuss the latest d»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi ambassador to Denmark presents credentials to King Frederik X

RIYADH: Saudi Ambassador to Denmark Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Hadithi presented his credentials to King Frederik X of Denmark in Copenhagen on Wednesday. Al-Hadithi conveyed the greetings of the Saudi leadership during his meeting with the Danish king, who expressed a desire to continue strengthening »»»

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TAP 1h

Tunisia and Japan reaffirm willingness to further boost bilateral relations

Tunis, August 26 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed received had a meeting on Wednesday with Japan's Ambassador to Tunisia Saito Jun, during which both officials reaffirmed...»»»

TAP 1h

Interior Minister meets Secretary-General of Council of Arab Interior Ministers

Tunis, August 26 (TAP) — Minister of Interior Khaled Nouri met on Wednesday with Mohamed bin Ali Koman, Secretary-General of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, for talks on a range of issues of mutual interest.The meeting highlighted the...»»»

Arab News 1h

French Nobel laureate lauds French-Saudi cooperation in the age of AI

PARIS: Philippe Aghion is a prominent French economist, internationally recognized for his work on growth and innovation. He is a professor at the College de France and the London School of Economics. His research has profoundly revitalized Joseph Schumpeter’s theory of “creative destruction.” It d»»»

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UPI 1h

In photos: Israeli airstrike targets central Gaza - All Photos - UPI.com

By Wade SheridanAn Israeli airstrike targets central Gaza on Sunday. The Israeli military warned Palestinian residents to evacuate the area of Al-Zawayda in the central Gaza Strip. The attack killed three people including a child, rescuers said. Smoke and a fire ball rise during an Israeli airstrik»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia Strikes 3 Ukraine's Fuel Tanks at Port of Izmail - Defense Ministry

MOSCOW, August 26 (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces struck three fuel tanks deployed for the Ukrainian armed forces and port infrastructure facilities used for unloading military cargo at the port of Izmail, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "Strike drones struck three fuel tanks i»»»

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Arab News 1h

Arab League condemns Israel’s actions against UNRWA

CAIRO: The Arab League’s Secretariat-General on Wednesday condemned Israeli violations involving the destruction of UNRWA buildings in Kafr Aqab in occupied East Jerusalem, calling it a direct attack on a UN agency that plays a fundamental role for Palestinian refugees. In a statement marking the f»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi Arabia offers condolences over tragic PIMS hospital fire in Pakistan

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed sympathy to the Pakistani government and families of the victims in the fire at the Mother and Child Health ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences hospital in Islamabad. The Kingdom expressed solidarity with the families who l»»»

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