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Thousands of patients in Gaza still await medical evacuation: WHO

Geneva: World Health Organization (WHO) said that thousands of patients in Gaza Strip are still awaiting medical evacuation. In his remarks on Tuesday, WHO Spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic indicated that 12,913 patients, including 6,186 children, had been medically evacuated from Gaza since October 202»»»

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Arab News 12m

Cuba celebrates Castro’s 100th as his revolution faces its toughest test

HAVANA: As Cuba marks 100 years since Fidel Castro’s birth, Cubans are questioning the promises of the socialist revolution he led for nearly half a century, and asking whether his successors are up to the job. Cuba’s Communist Party has spent the week celebrating the late revolutionary leader with»»»

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Colombia earthquake death toll rises to at least 218

Bogota: Colombia's earthquake death toll rose to at least 218 on Tuesday, as rescue teams continued searching for survivors beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings. At least 95 people were killed in Cali, where dozens of buildings were damaged or destroyed. A hospital also suffered partial collap»»»

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UPI 1h

Former U.S. Marine released from detention in Russia after four years - UPI.com

A U.S. Marine waits for U.S. President Donald Trump on June 1 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Russia has released Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine detained in 2022, and Gilman is expected to arrive Tuesday at the base. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Robert Gilman, a former»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Minister of Transport meets ICS Secretary-General

Doha: HE Minister of Transport Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Thani met through video conference on Tuesday with HE Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Thomas Kazakos. The meeting discussed Qatari-ICS cooperation venues in shipping and maritime navigation »»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi, Turkish FMs discuss de-escalation efforts, security of Gulf and Red Sea waterways

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan discussed diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and safeguard freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea during a phone call on Tuesday. The ministers reviewed the latest regiona»»»

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Arab News 1h

Al-Ittihad book place in AFC Champions League with comfortable win in Abu Dhabi

RIYADH: Al-Ittihad ensured their return to the continental stage with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Al-Jazira in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday that secured their place in the 16-team West Region division of the AFC Champions League Elite. A first-half brace from Steven Bergwijn gave the Tigers a comfortabl»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Velichie Representatives Meet with Iranian Ambassador in Sofia

Representatives of the Velichie party met with Iranian Ambassador to Bulgaria Alireza Irvash in Sofia on Tuesday, the party's press office reported. The party was represented by Academician Atanas Gelimachev and Kolyo Paramov, an advisor to Velichie. During the conversation, two important issues we»»»

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Arab News 1h

PM Mohammad Mustafa urges government institutions to step up services amid escalating settler attacks

RAMALLAH: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa opened the weekly Cabinet meeting on Tuesday by stressing the need for government institutions to operate at full capacity to meet the urgent needs of citizens, particularly those in areas under attack, amid escalating crimes by colonist gangs a»»»

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Syria’s Al-Sharaa directs $1m grant to support Tadmor National Hospital

HOMS: A $1 million grant has been provided to support Tadmor National Hospital and improve its healthcare system under the directives of Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa. The grant was announced by Health Minister Musab Al-Ali during his visit to Tadmor National Hospital on Sunday, accompanied by H»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

PSG 'want to win everything', says Luis Enrique

Salzburg, Austria: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique says the European champions "want to win everything" this season, ahead of their first chance of silverware in Wednesday's UEFA Super Cup final against Aston Villa. PSG secured their second straight Champions League title last term, as well »»»

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Jordan Times 2h

Aqaba transit container traffic surges 160.8% in first seven months of 2026 — official

AMMAN — Transit container traffic through the Port of Aqaba surged by 160.8 per cent in the first seven months of 2026, driven by regional developments and shifts in international shipping routes, particularly increased trade flows to the Iraqi market, the Jordan Shipping Association said on Tuesda»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE issued 173 extradition decisions in money laundering and terrorism cases in 2025

Dubai: The UAE issued 173 extradition decisions in 2025 in favour of several countries in cases involving money laundering and terrorist financing, reinforcing its efforts to combat transnational organised crime and strengthen international judicial cooperation, the General Secretariat of the Natio»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Yemen coastguard says six killed in Houthi strike on ship in Red Sea

Yemen's coastguard on Tuesday said strikes by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels on a cargo vessel killed at least six people near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait off the country's coast. The strikes are the latest in a number of deadly attacks against ships in and around the entrance to the Red Sea since the »»»

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France24 2h

Parisians get ready for the eclipse

Paris is preparing for the solar eclipse. The last one here in France was in 1999. So this is one not to miss, especially for the astrophotographer we met.»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Uzbekistan receives over 7.7 mln foreign tourists in Jan-July

Tashkent: Uzbekistan received over 7.7 million foreign tourists in the first seven months of 2026, according to the country's National Statistics Committee. A total of 7,749,308 foreign tourists visited the country during the January-July period, up by 1.4 million or 22.6 percent compared with the »»»

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Gulf News 2h

This is why so many people admire Sheikh Mohamed's connection with the community

Abu Dhabi: For many world leaders, an unannounced stroll through a busy shopping mall would be almost unthinkable. In the UAE, however, such encounters have become a familiar hallmark of UAE leaders whose spontaneous public appearances continue to surprise residents and visitors alike. Get updated »»»

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Gulf News 2h

14 Filipino seafarers repatriated after MT Acheloos attack in Oman

Dubai: Fourteen Filipino seafarers have returned to the Philippines after leaving the MT Acheloos, which was damaged by a missile while sailing near the coast of Oman on July 20, 2026. The seafarers were safely disembarked at Shinas Port in Oman before being transported to Muscat International Airp»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Yemeni armed forces carried out an operation targeting a Saudi military equipment transport ship in Bab al-Mandab: military media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Yemeni armed forces carried out an operation targeting a Saudi military equipment transport ship in Bab al-Mandab: military media 11-08-202»»»

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ACLU challenges Trump's new orders on birthright citizenship - UPI.com

People hold posters during a rally for birthright citizenship held by the American Civil Liberties Union outside the U.S. Supreme Court in April. The Court eventually ruled against President Donald Trump's efforts to end the practice, but now the ACLU is asking for clarification from a lower court »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

QSE Index closes lower

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Tuesday's trading session lower by 79.38 points, or 0.79 percent, reaching 10,018.06 points. A total of 158,763,806 shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QAR 331,524,920.482 through 22,604 transactions across all sectors. The »»»

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Arab News 3h

Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released

WASHINGTON: Russia has released an American military veteran who spent more than four years in prison on disputed charges under abusive conditions and was said to be gravely ill and at risk of dying, a group advocating for him said Tuesday. Robert Gilman was on his way to a US military hospital in »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Colombia’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan violates international law: GCC Secretary-General

Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi affirmed that Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights violates international law and international treaties. In a statement, Albudaiwi strongly condemned the move, st»»»

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Gulf News 3h

600,000 attacks a day: The scale of cyber threats facing the UAE revealed

Dubai: The UAE blocks around 600,000 cyberattacks every day, equivalent to about 25,000 attacks an hour or 416 every second, as increasingly sophisticated threats target the country's digital infrastructure. According to Al Bayan, Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, head of the UAE Cyber Security Council, said»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Kyrgyzstan exports over 746 tonnes of fish in Jan.-July

Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan exported 746.7 tonnes of fish products in the first seven months of 2026, accounting for 87 percent of the country's total fish exports in 2025, the Kyrgyz government said Tuesday. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, Kyrgyzstan expo»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Qatar detects 27 individuals who submitted false certificates for healthcare licences

Qatar's Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has permanently barred 27 individuals from working in the country's healthcare sector after they submitted falsified experience certificates while applying for practice licences in the first half of this year. The falsified certificates were identified durin»»»

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Arab News 4h

Spotify to launch badge identifying AI music

STOCKHOLM: Streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday it would launch a new “AI Persona” badge in mid-September clearly identifying content producers that are AI-generated and not real people.“Listeners have been clear in telling us that they don’t like seeing an artist profile that seems human, only to »»»

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Arab News 4h

Turkiye’s Kurdish region greets a conditional PKK pardon with relief, joy and doubt

DIYARBAKIR, Turkiye: Residents in Turkiye’s mainly Kurdish-populated southeastern region reacted with a mix of relief, joy and uncertainty on Tuesday after parliament approved a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants, offering them a potential path toward integration into normal life»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Iran Not to Retreat from Its Rights in Face of Any Threats: Top Security Official - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Not to Retreat from Its Rights in Face of Any Threats: Top Security Official 11-08-2026 19:45 PM Mohsen Rezaei Appointed Sayyed Khamen»»»

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Indonesia's flag carrier offers free domestic flight to int'l travelers

Jakarta: Indonesia's flag carrier Garuda Indonesia said Tuesday it is offering international travelers a free domestic add-on flight when they purchase a round-trip ticket to Indonesia under its "Discover More Indonesia" campaign. Prina Eka Putri, head of Garuda Indonesia's marketing group, said tr»»»

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UPI 4h

Oil prices rise to $90 per barrel, then dip slightly - UPI.com

Oil prices rose Tuesday after conflicting statements between the United States and Iran fueled fears that a new peace plan is not coming anytime soon. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The price of oil reached $90 per barrel Tuesday as Iran and President Donald Trump tr»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Bangladesh's new visa policy expands categories to ease entry, woo investment

Dhaka: Bangladesh's cabinet has approved a new visa regime designed to ease foreign travel to and from the country, while seeking to draw investment, business and skilled labor, an official said on Tuesday. The official, who requested to be anonymous, said the new policy expands the number of visa »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Hanover Airport disrupted by drone a week after explosives-laden drone found at Leipzig

Berlin: Hanover Airport in Germany was disrupted overnight by a drone, police told AFP Tuesday without giving further details, just a week after an explosives-laden drone was discovered at Leipzig Airport. "The investigation into the drone overflight at Langenhagen Airport on Tuesday has been taken»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Pakistan Unveils $10 Billion Plan to Become Global Health Tourism Hub

The government sees health tourism as a way to advance healthcare, tourism, and economic prosperity together. The government is preparing an ambitious plan to turn the country into a regional hub for global health tourism, targeting up to $10 billion in annual revenue within five years. The initiat»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Seven scholars join Institute for the Advanced Study in the Global South growing Northwestern Qatar research community

Doha, Qatar: Seven scholars from leading universities around the world will join the Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South at Northwestern University in Qatar (#IAS_NUQ) during the 2026–27 academic year, strengthening the University’s role as a global hub for research, dialogue, and know»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Bahrain sentences two men to life over spying for Iran's Revolutionary Guard

Dubai: Bahrain's High Criminal Court has sentenced two men to life imprisonment after convicting them of spying for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and acting on its behalf in activities that authorities said targeted the kingdom's security and national interests. The Public Prosecu»»»

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Arab News 5h

Liberia names new drug enforcement chief following cocaine busts

MONROVIA: President Joseph Boakai has nominated a new head of Liberia’s drug enforcement agency following two enormous cocaine seizures in recent weeks, including the largest drug bust in the west African nation’s history. He made the announcement late Monday following a joint security meeting to d»»»

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Arab News 5h

Pakistan says US and Iran close to ‘some sort’ of deal

DUBAI: Pakistan said on Tuesday the United States and Iran were close to “some sort” of deal, and fellow mediator Qatar said talks on managing the ​Strait of Hormuz were at an advanced stage, despite reports of new attacks on shipping in regional waters. The comments offered some hope that Iran and»»»

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Novinite 5h

Bulgaria's Defense Minister: No More US Planes Expected at Bezmer Soon

Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said he does not expect additional American tanker aircraft to arrive at Bulgaria's Bezmer air base in the near future, with two US planes currently stationed there and conducting training flights. Speaking to reporters during a visit to the Yambol region, Stoyanov»»»

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Novinite 5h

Bulgaria, Turkey Step Up Fight Against Cross-Border CrimeOpinions

Bulgaria and Turkey will step up cooperation against cross-border organized crime, drug trafficking, illegal migration and what Turkish Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci described as “new generation” criminal activity. The issue was discussed during Ciftci’s meeting with Bulgarian Interior Minister »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

"Drugged" people at Budapest concert: young man's account

One moment he was partying with his friends; the next, he was walking towards the toilets. After that, his next memory was of lying on a bed with a doctor standing beside him, a number marked on his stomach. This was not the opening scene of a horror film but a real-life ordeal – and it happened th»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar condemns Colombian government’s recognition of Israeli occupation's sovereignty over occupied Syrian Golan Heights

Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the government of the Republic of Colombia's recognition of Israeli occupation's sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights. It stressed that assisting the occupation in disregarding relevant UN resolutions concerning the occupied Golan Heights, particular»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Kuwait says two teenagers received alleged bomb-making training from ISIS members.

Dubai: Kuwait's Ministry of Interior said on Tuesday that the State Security Service had arrested two minors accused of communicating with members of the extremist group ISIS and receiving training in the manufacture of explosives as part of an alleged plot to target a place of worship in the count»»»

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Gulf News 5h

One billion journeys and counting: UAE aviation reaches another major milestone.

Dubai: The UAE's aviation sector handled more than 1.13 billion passengers and recorded over 6.16 million aircraft movements between 2016 and 2025, according to figures released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre. The data showed passenger traffic climbed 26.1 per cent over the de»»»

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Arab News 5h

Meta, TikTok agree to boost fact-checking after Ceuta migrant rush: EU

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The EU said Tuesday Meta and TikTok had agreed to voluntary steps to boost fact-checking of harmful disinformation linked to the Ceuta migrant rush — but did not rule out compelling the tech giants to do more. Experts say social media disinformation helped drive the deadly rush o»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Heavy vehicle drivers urged to check tyres, brakes and lights before every journey

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has urged truck and heavy vehicle drivers to comply with traffic laws and safety requirements, stressing the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and responsible driving to reduce accidents and enhance road safety under its Smart Road Safety strategy. The Traffic an»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Lebanon officially ends capital punishment after more than 20 years without executions

Beirut: Lebanon's parliament on Tuesday voted to abolish the death penalty, formally ending capital punishment after more than two decades in which executions had been suspended, making the country the first in the Middle East to officially repeal the punishment. Lawmakers approved the bill during »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Haskovo Regional Governor Convenes Epizootic Commission due to New Sheep, Goat Pox Outbreak

Haskovo Regional Governor Todor Ivanov has convened an extraordinary online meeting of the Regional Epizootic Commission due to the second outbreak of sheep and goat pox in the village of Tyanevo, Southern Bulgaria, the Regional Administration reported on Tuesday. The new outbreak was identified in»»»

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Arab News 5h

Rights groups say planned Sheikh Jarrah yeshiva would deepen settlement push

LONDON: An Israeli rights group and Palestinian community organizations have asked a court to overturn approval for a Jewish religious school in occupied East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah, saying the project would be built on land expropriated for public facilities needed by Palestinians. Israeli nonp»»»

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Arab News 5h

Hodgkinson, Werro sail through Euro 800m qualifying

BIRMINGHAM: Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson safely negotiated the heats of the 800m in Birmingham on Tuesday as she seeks a third consecutive European title. Home favorite Hodgkinson, who previously won continental crowns in Munich in 2022 and Rome two years ago, timed 1min 57.28sec to win her he»»»

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