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Gas supply to be suspended in parts of Bishkek from August 17 to 19 - | 24.KG

Bishkekgaz gas service announced that gas supplies will be temporarily suspended from August 17 to 19 due to work on a medium-pressure gas pipeline. The gas outage will affect areas bounded by the following streets and landmarks: the Big Chui Canal area, Ala-Archa River, L. Tolstoy Street, B. Alyku»»»

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Gulf News 8m

Yo Yo Honey Singh turns front-row fan as Lucky Ali’s nostalgic Dubai concert captivates arena

Dubai: There was an unexpected star in the front row at Lucky Ali’s Dubai concert on August 16: rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh. Singh was spotted attending the veteran singer’s live show at the Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday night, and beyond the obvious celebrity-spotting moment, there was something rather h»»»

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Gulf News 8m

Why the US–Iran deal collapsed — and what intercepted messages say Tehran is planning next

After US President Donald Trump signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran on June 17, 2026, US officials fanned out across the Gulf to sell an agreement they hoped would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin winding down the war. Instead, according to a US Congressional report citing I»»»

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24 News Agency 17m

Traffic restrictions to be introduced in Bishkek, Chui and Issyk-Kul regions - | 24.KG

Temporary traffic restrictions will be introduced on certain roads in Bishkek, Chui and Issyk-Kul regions from August 29 to September 6, the Interior Ministry of Kyrgyzstan said. The restrictions are related to state events and will be imposed periodically, the ministry said. The Interior Ministry »»»

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Gulf News 24m

Nakheel begins handover of 892 Jebel Ali Village homes in Dubai

Dubai: Nakheel has begun handing over 892 homes at Jebel Ali Village, with residents starting to move into the 80-hectare residential community following the completion of residential construction and core infrastructure. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply clic»»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Trump says US scaling back military drills with Seoul hours before start

Seoul: US President Donald Trump said he ordered the Pentagon to scale back "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with Republic of Korea, hours before the exercises began on Monday. Trump cited his "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as he said he was unhappy about the d»»»

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Gulf News 36m

L’IMAD announces offer to acquire up to 100% of AD Ports Group shares

Dubai: L’IMAD, a sovereign investor of the Government of Abu Dhabi, has announced its intention to make a voluntary conditional cash offer to acquire up to 100% of the issued and paid-up share capital of AD Ports Group. The proposed transaction will be made through L’IMAD’s wholly owned subsidiary »»»

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The Peninsula 38m

Eight teams advance to quarterfinals in Football Tournament of Ministry of Awqaf

Doha, Qatar: Eight teams have advanced to the quarterfinals of the second Football Tournament for Imams, Muezzins and their sons, organised by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs through its Public Relations and Communications Department. The group stage has concluded, setting the stage for a»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

MES Indian School marks Indian Independence Day

Doha, Qatar: MES Indian School, Doha, celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm. The celebration was graced by Chief Guest, Hazmal Ismail, President (Officiating), Dr Najeeb K P, General Secretary, Najeeb M A, Director, Shaheed Alungath, Director MES. Gover»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

AZF set for inaugural ‘Run the Dome’ at Aspire Dome

Doha: Aspire Zone Foundation is preparing to host the inaugural edition of “Run the Dome,” a 4.8-kilometre race held inside Aspire Dome, one of the world’s leading multi-purpose indoor sporting facilities, on Friday and Saturday, August 28–29, 2026. The race offers an exceptional sporting experienc»»»

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Arab News 44m

Saudi’s Saud Abdulhamid claims second trophy with RC Lens after win over PSG

DUBAI: RC Lens claimed the French Super Cup title on Sunday night after 1-0 win over European champions Paris Saint-Germain, giving Saudi international defender Saud Abdulhamid his second trophy with teh club following teh Coupe De France triumph last season. Florian Thauvin scored the winning goal»»»

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The Budapest Times 45m

Summer takes a brief breather before heat roars back

A cold front is arriving this week, bringing showers, thunderstorms, and strengthening winds, in its wake temperatures will peak generally below 30 degrees Celsius across the country, before warming begins from Wednesday. On Thursday, the national holiday of 20 August, partly cloudy and sunny condi»»»

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The Peninsula 51m

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 51m

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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The Peninsula 51m

Ronaldo says ‘probably’ in last year of career

Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo believes this year is “probably” his last as a professional footballer, the 41-year-old Portuguese superstar said in an interview with Vogue magazine published yesterday. Ronaldo, who has established his place among football’s all-time greats with more than 950 goals for c»»»

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24 News Agency 53m

Universe of Nomads being built in Kyrchyn for World Nomad Games 2026 - | 24.KG

A large ethnocultural complex is being built in Kyrchyn for the VI World Nomad Games. The project will feature around 500 yurts grouped into 15 separate yurt settlements. Regions of Kyrgyzstan and foreign delegations will present their own venues. The ethno-town is expected to accommodate up to 100»»»

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France24 55m

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

The Iranian military announced on Sunday it would be offering a $30,000 reward for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the bounty doubled if conducted by a woman. There have been no known deployments of US ground troops in Iran during the war except for a rescue mission carried out in April. Ira»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 60m

Italian Military Convoys to Move from Greek Border to Novo Selo Training Range through August 21

Convoys carrying equipment of the Italian Armed Forces, which are to take part in an exercise, will periodically move along the route from the Bulgarian border with Greece to the Novo Selo training range from Monday, August 17, until Friday, August 21, the Defence Ministry said in a press release. »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Akhal-Teke horses set for global showcase

Doha, Qatar: The Netherlands will take centre stage from September 4 to 6, as the Peelbergen Equestrian Centre in Kronenberg hosts the World Beauty Championship And Equestrian Sports Competition among the Heavenly Akhal-Teke Horses, bringing together horse enthusiasts, breeders, scientists, artists»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Katara announces shortlist of nine works for Katara Prize for Arabic Novel

Doha, Qatar: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has announced the shortlist of nine works for the 12th edition of the Katara Prize for Arabic Novel across the categories of published novels, unpublished novels, unpublished young adult novels, unpublished historical novels, published Qa»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

PPI rises 13.31% year-on-year in June

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has continued to safeguard its economic stability, ensure the uninterrupted provision of essential services, and protect consumers and businesses from the full impact of regional and international developments. The results of the Producer Price Index (PPI) of the industrial secto»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Justin Bieber’s choreographer prepares show for World Nomad Games opening - | 24.KG

Preparations for the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games are in full swing in Bishkek. A participant in the dance group involved in the show shared a video from one of the rehearsals. Rehearsals are being held at Zhashtyk Arena. According to the participant, the organizers invited a U.S. chor»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oil majors reap $93 billion Q2 profits as Iran war drives energy windfall

Eight of the world’s largest oil producers posted a combined $93 billion in profits in the second quarter of 2026, nearly double their earnings in the same period last year, as the Iran war and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher. The figures, reported by Oi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai gold price rises to Dh531, nears August high after two-week rally

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved closer to their highest level of August on Monday, leaving jewellery buyers facing rates that have risen by nearly Dh44 per gram since the beginning of the month. The 24K variety was priced at Dh531 per gram at 8.34 am in Dubai on Monday, up from Dh527.50 on Sunday, w»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iranian army chief offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers, doubles reward for women

Tehran: Iranian Army Chief Amir Hatami has announced a $30,000 bounty for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier, with the reward reportedly doubled when the act is carried out by a woman, amid ongoing friction between Tehran and Washington. The decision comes after a "large number of requests" »»»

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UPI 1h

Trump to scale back U.S. joint military exercises with South Korea - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 10. Trump on Sunday announced he ordered the Pentagon to scale back its involvement with joint military exercises with South Korea that are set to begin this week. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo »»»

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UPI 1h

Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's rejection of Gaza roadmap - UPI.com

Eight Muslim-majority nations condemned Israel on Sunday for rejecting a roadmap to end its war in Gaza. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI | License Photo Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The foreign ministers of eight Muslim-majority nations have condemned Israel's rejection of a U.S.-backed roadmap to end its war»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Did the former Hungarian prime minister send a message to PM Magyar and the government? Here's what he had to say

Former Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány has issued an unexpected warning about the dangers of turning public anger and the desire for revenge into government policy, arguing that even legitimate grievances must be handled through the rule of law. In a Facebook post published on Sunday, Gyu»»»

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Arab News 1h

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 2h

Flying from the UAE today? Check your airline before heading to the airport

Dubai: Flying from the UAE today, August 17? Most UAE flights continue to operate, but travellers should expect possible delays, cancellations and last-minute schedule changes as airlines continue to adjust services amid the ongoing regional security situation. Emirates has partially resumed flight»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Sixth round of university admissions begins in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The sixth round of the university admissions campaign has begun in Kyrgyzstan. According to the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation, electronic coupons registration will be open from August 17 to 19 until 2 p.m. The admissions campaign was initially planned to consist of five round»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Regional Development Minister Shishkov to Tour Northeast and North Bulgaria

Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov will visit the regions of the northeastern regions of Varna, Dobrich and Shumen, and the northern region of Pleven on Monday and Tuesday, Shishkov's Ministry said here on Monday. The tour will begin on Monday in the coastal city of Varna,»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

CSTO member states consider Armenia an ally — Taalatbek Masadykov - | 24.KG

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states consider Armenia an ally within the organization, CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov said. «From the very beginning, Armenia was an active and harmonious member state, making a worthy contribution to strengthening collective c»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Admits Being 'Ill-Equipped' to Defend Against Drone Swarms

NORTHCOM Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Joseph Jarrard warned that the US is currently not ready to defend its own homeland against a swarm of inexpensive drones launched from inside US territory. “We don’t have the sensors,” Jarrard said.He added that depending on where such a swarm attacks, the US may»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Iran Announces $30,000 Bounty for Killing or Capturing Aggressor US Troops

Iran’s Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami announced a $30,000 reward for anyone who kills or captures an aggressor US soldier and hands them over to authorities, Press TV reported. Hatami said Iranian women who carry out such an operation will receive double the reward.He added that »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Russian band Korni to perform at opening ceremony of VI World Nomad Games - | 24.KG

Russian band Korni will perform at the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games. The ceremony will take place on August 31 at Bishkek Arena. The band addressed fans and announced its upcoming visit to Kyrgyzstan. The Presidential Affairs Department said that other show-business stars will also »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Russia becomes Kyrgyzstan’s largest wheat supplier - | 24.KG

Russia has significantly increased its wheat exports to Kyrgyzstan since the beginning of 2026, overtaking Kazakhstan to become the country’s largest wheat supplier, statistical data say. According to the data, wheat shipments increased 4.5-fold, from 39,369 tonnes worth more than $8 million to 178»»»

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BNE 2h

RAGOZIN: Ukraine’s “tide is turning” PR push has backfired

The PR surge which heralded that the “tide is turning” in the Ukrainian conflict is ending up in a debacle. Ukraine, it turns out, can inflict tangible damage on the Russian economy thanks to its deep drone and missile strikes, with crucial help of US intelligence and two American tech giants, Pala»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Missing climbers on Kurumdy Peak: Rescuers find bodies - | 24.KG

During the search for the missing climbers, bodies were discovered, presumably belonging to members of the missing group. Alexander Smirnov, head of the search operation, reported on August 16. According to him, the bodies were discovered in the morning in drone footage near an avalanche site. Pers»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Why the Philippines’ Maharlika Fund should look at Heart Aerospace

The Philippines’ Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) is positioning electric aviation as a potential strategic investment area as it seeks projects that strengthen national resilience and generate at least a 10% economic internal rate of return (EIRR). MIC is mandated to deploy "counter-cyclical»»»

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UPI 3h

Ebola outbreak becomes DRC's deadliest with more than 2,300 dead - UPI.com

A coordinator with U-Reporters, an UNICEF program to engage and inform local communities, wears a protective gown as he takes part in a campaign to raise awareness against Ebola in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, in late May. File Photo by Marie Jeanne Munyyerenkana/EPA Aug. 16 (UPI»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Saudi Arabia tightens airline checks on passenger travel documents

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has directed all airlines operating at the Kingdom’s airports to ensure passengers have the documents required to enter or leave Saudi Arabia and to reach their final destinations or transit points. In a circular, GACA instructed comm»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Temperatures to hit 49°C as rain, fog and dust expected this week

Dubai: Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 49°C in parts of the UAE on Monday, while rain-bearing clouds are expected to develop over eastern areas as the country heads into several days of unsettled weather, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said conditions o»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Saudi Arabia braces for days of thunderstorms and heavy rain

Dubai: Heavy thunderstorms and rain are forecast to affect several parts of Saudi Arabia through Saturday, with the wettest conditions expected over southwestern regions later in the week, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). Forecasts based on the Saudi Numerical Model show rain»»»

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Arab News 4h

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 4h

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 4h

The buck stops somewhere else: A look at Trump’s tendency to avoid blame when things go awry

WASHINGTON: It is among the most famous phrases in presidential history: ” The buck stops here.” Except with President Donald Trump, it almost never does. Concerns about a weak economy and still-high inflation? His predecessor, Joe Biden, saddled him with that, he says, even though the Democrat has»»»

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Gulf News 4h

‘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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Gulf News 4h

US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 17, 2026)

The UAE remains open for business and air travel, but the sharp decline in Hormuz shipping and the recent attacks on three UAE-linked vessels show that the regional security environment remains fragile. With the deadline for a temporary agreement expiring today (Monday, August 17, 2026) the US-Iran»»»

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Gulf News 5h

The summer advantage: Why learning should not stop when school does

Summer should first be a time for students to rest and reset. But it also offers something the academic calendar rarely does: space to explore without the immediate pressure of grades, exams, and deadlines. Used well, this time can help young people test an interest, build a practical skill, and un»»»

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