Arab News 8m

GCC chief, Arab states condemns Houthi terrorist attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Najran

RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi on Friday strongly condemned attacks carried out by the Houthi militia targeting Saudi Arabia’s Najran Region. The Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Friday that 11 civilians were wounded in a Houthi attac»»»

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Gulf News 24m

Scientists use AI to design living viruses for the first time

Artificial intelligence has crossed another scientific milestone by designing entirely new viruses that have never existed in nature, a breakthrough that could accelerate medical research while intensifying concerns about the misuse of the technology. The work, published on Thursday in the journal »»»

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RT 26m

Houthis launch major attacks on Saudi-backed forces in Yemen

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have announced that they launched coordinated drone and ballistic missile attacks on several camps belonging to forces of the Saudi-backed, internationally recognized government on Thursday. The flare-up follows four years of relative calm in the small Arab nation, which has b»»»

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Gulf News 35m

Rare eagle Feliks rescued from smugglers soars free again

Belgrade: Feliks, a rare eastern imperial eagle, is again soaring through the skies of his Serbian homeland after being rescued from the clutches of bird smugglers during his inaugural migration, the national bird society said Friday. Serbia's Bird Protection and Study Society, which helped return »»»

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Arab News 47m

Norway will speed up onshore wind power developments, government says

OSLO: Norway’s ‌government on Friday presented plans to cut red tape and shorten processing of applications to build new onshore wind power plants and transmission lines, amid concerns that a slow buildout in recent years could curb economic activity. The Labour Party government aims to cut in half»»»

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EU Observer 56m

France becomes latest to back assisted dying as patchwork of laws emerges across EU

Last month, France passed a law authorising assisted dying. Medical advancements and an increasingly ageing population, have resulted in a handful of new laws on assisted dying across the EU, of which the French bill is the latest. France’s National Assembly approved the measure on 15 July, by a 29»»»

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UPI 59m

Sen. Lisa Murkowski joins Susan Collins, says she'll vote against Todd Blanche nomination - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, walks to a procedural vote in January at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Murkowski said Friday that she will vote against the nomination of Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's pick as U.S. attorney general. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Phot»»»

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Arab News 59m

Crowds flock to sea but can’t escape the heat in northeast China

DALIAN, China: Thousands of holidaymakers flocked to the sea in northeast China to cool down, only to find it was even hotter than back home as a heatwave bakes the region. Along the pebble beach of Fujiazhuang Park in Dalian, a city famed for its fresh seafood and Yellow Sea coastal sights, beachg»»»

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Arab News 59m

ICE will release body camera video only when seen in the agency’s ‘best interests,’ policy says

WASHINGTON: Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the agency’s policy gives it broad control over what footage will be made public by specifying any releases must be in its “best interests.” After years of delays, ICE said its f»»»

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Gulf News 1h

ADNOC confirms 15 vessels targeted since conflict; one dead, 20 injured

Fifteen vessels operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have been targeted by missiles and drones since the start of the conflict while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the company said on Friday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In a st»»»

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UPI 1h

U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July; analysts expected gains - UPI.com

The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, according to BLS data. File Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo Aug. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. employers unexpectedly cut jobs in July even as the unemployment rate ticked lower, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statisti»»»

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Gulf News 1h

On Gaza rooftop, beekeeper keeps hope alive one hive at a time

Gaza City: Perched on the edge of a rooftop high above Gaza City's bombed-out landscape, Ibrahim Al Dabba lovingly tends his community of bees, cultivating a rare source of hope among the ruins of the Israel-Hamas war. Al Dabba and his sons, donning protective netted hats and wielding metal bee smo»»»

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Arab News 1h

Riyadh is ripe for creativity, opportunities for youth, Publicis Groupe CEO says

RIYADH: Bassel Kakish, CEO at Publicis Groupe Middle East and Turkiye, wants to bring creativity back to the Kingdom’s youthful capital. “We are in a talent-first business,” Kakish told Arab News. “We are at a lucky period as far as the Kingdom is concerned because it’s all about the talent — the y»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Scorching summer: Heatwaves sweep across the world in pictures

Dubai: From scorching streets to sun-baked landscapes, heatwaves have gripped parts of the world as summer temperatures soar. This photo gallery captures the intense heat seen across countries during late July and early August, highlighting crowded cooling spots, shimmering cityscapes and the strik»»»

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Arab News 1h

New Belgium coach Van Bommel had no hesitation accepting job

BRUSSELS: Belgium’s new coach Mark van Bommel did ‌not hesitate to accept the job offer even if there might have been a chance to take over the national team of his native Netherlands, who are still looking for a coach after the World Cup. Van Bommel, in his first press conference since his appoint»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Overweight linked to 9,509 deaths in Belgium, study reveals

Being overweight was linked to 9,509 deaths in Belgium in 2022, or more than one death every hour, according to data from Belgian research institute Sciensano. The figure accounted for 8.2% of all deaths recorded in the country that year. For the first time, Sciensano measured deaths associated wit»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Greek mayor among three charged over wildfire near Athens

Athens: Greek authorities placed a town mayor who owns an electrical company and two others in pre-trial detention Friday after charging them with arson over a wildfire that ravaged large areas near Athens last week. Investigators believe the blaze started on July 31 with a spark from power cables »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Pakistan sign joint defense agreement

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan signed today a joint defense agreement. The agreement was signed during a trilateral summit held in Makkah Al Mukaramah, attended by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erd»»»

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Arabfinance 2h

HOTAC targets EGP 9.4B revenues in FY 2026/27 Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Egypt’s state-owned Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels (HOTAC) and its subsidiaries are targeting consolidated revenues of EGP 9.4 billion and a net profit of EGP 5.5 billion during the current fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027, as per a statement. The targets form part of the estimated »»»

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Arab News 2h

Red Sea Museum announces STEM summer camp to inspire new generation

RIYADH: The Red Sea Museum has announced the launch of its summer camp, the Red Sea Lab, a program specializing in science, technology, engineering and mathematics for children aged 10 to 14, aiming to inspire a new generation of scientists and innovators. Taking place from Aug. 25 to 29 at the Red»»»

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Arab News 2h

Greek mayor among three charged over wildfire near Athens

ATHENS: Greek authorities placed a town mayor who owns an electrical company and two others in pre-trial detention Friday after charging them with arson over a wildfire that ravaged large areas near Athens last week. Investigators believe the blaze started on July 31 with a spark from power cables »»»

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Arab News 2h

Suspended priest in Grenada turns to calypso to preach about sexual abuse and Gaza

SAN JUAN: A suspended Catholic priest on a tiny Caribbean island is embracing calypso to make his voice heard on topics including Gaza and sexual abuse within the church. Father Gerard Paul, who hails from Grenada, can no longer officiate masses, funerals, weddings or baptisms after repeatedly crit»»»

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Arab News 2h

Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of the air at German airport, lawmaker says

BERLIN: A bus driver knocked an explosive-laden drone out of the air, potentially preventing an attack this week at a German airport that serves as a major NATO and cargo logistics hub, a senior lawmaker said on Friday. The man spotted the drone flying low while he was working at Leipzig/Halle airp»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Greek mayor among three charged over wildfire near Athens

Athens: Greek authorities placed a town mayor who owns an electrical company and two others in pre-trial detention Friday after charging them with arson over a wildfire that ravaged large areas near Athens last week. Investigators believe the blaze started on July 31 with a spark from power cables »»»

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Sana 2h

Gold prices set for biggest weekly gain since January amid lower oil prices

Washington, Aug. 7 (SANA) Gold prices rose on Friday, putting the metal on track for its biggest weekly gain since January amid lower oil prices and easing inflation expectations, as investors awaited US non-farm payrolls data for indications about the future path of interest rates.Spot gold increa»»»

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Arab News 2h

Heavy rains drench Beijing as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin

BEIJING: Multiple districts ‌in Beijing issued heavy rainfall warnings on Friday evening, with authorities warning residents of disasters ​, including floods in the city center and also mudslides and landslides in agricultural and mountainous areas. The extreme rains come as China readies for Typho»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sheikh Mohamed, Putin discuss regional security and stronger ties

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of Russia Vladimir Putin discussed in a phone call bilateral cooperation under the two countries' strategic partnership and their shared commitment to further strengthening ties in support of mutual interests. Th»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sharjah Police share video warning over dangerous road entry

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have urged motorists to exercise greater caution when entering a road, warning that even a few seconds of inattention can lead to serious accidents. The force shared a video showing a collision caused by a driver entering a road without first checking that it was clear, high»»»

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RT 2h

Israeli settler charged over fatal shooting of Palestinian activist

Israeli prosecutors have charged Jewish settler Yinon Levi on Thursday with reckless homicide over the fatal 2025 shooting of Palestinian community leader Awdah Hathaleen in the occupied West Bank, marking the first such indictment in seven years. Hathaleen, a 31-year-old teacher, was killed on Jul»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

France recommends home isolation for close contacts of hantavirus case, risk 'low'

Paris, France: French health authorities on Friday recommended home isolation for people who had close contact with a Franco-Argentine tourist diagnosed with hantavirus after travelling in France, while stressing that the risk of transmission was considered "low". "Given the mild, non-serious natur»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

German national security council meets on explosive drone find

Berlin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened the national security council Friday to discuss the discovery of an explosive-laden drone near a Ukrainian cargo plane and the mid-air collision of another aircraft with an unidentified object this week. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has call»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Indian expat in Dubai denied anticipatory bail in Kerala wife's suicide abetment case

Dubai: A sessions court in Kerala has denied anticipatory bail to a Dubai-based Indian expat accused of abetting the suicide of his 20-year-old wife, while granting pre-arrest bail to his parents, who are also named in the case. As first reported by Gulf News, Kerala Police had issued a Look Out Ci»»»

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Al Manar 3h

‘One Child Dead Each Day’: Renewed Israeli Barrages Pound Gaza as UN Warns Truce Is Failing

Israeli occupation forces unleashed a fresh wave of heavy bombardment across the Gaza Strip on Friday, with tank shelling, artillery barrages, naval gunfire, and drone strikes pounding multiple locations, according to Palestinian media reports. Military correspondents and local witnesses confirmed »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Structural Reforms Proposals in Health Care to Be Put to Broad Public Discussion, Minister Says

Proposals for structural reforms will be presented for broad public discussion, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said, as quoted by the Ministry's press centre on Friday. These are not final decisions, but proposals for structural reforms aimed at creating an administration that is more accountable to »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Sofia Will Save EUR 81 Million Under New Waste Collection Contract, Says Mayor

Sofia Municipality will save more than EUR 81 million over the next five years after signing a new waste collection and disposal contract for Zone 3, consisting of the Slatina, Poduyane, and Izgrev boroughs, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said on Friday. He pointed out that the new deal will save more »»»

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Jordan Times 3h

Oil prices sink on Middle East hopes, yen extends gains after joint intervention

HONG KONG — Oil prices tumbled Monday as Donald Trump said fresh talks with Iran will begin later in the day, while the yen extended gains after US and Japanese officials confirmed a rare joint intervention to prop up the currency.The positive development in the five-month Middle East war did littl»»»

UPI 3h

Thousands of rail travelers in England face a second day of disruption - UPI.com

Rail commuters at Liverpool's Lime Street Station on Thursday wait for information on whether their service was affected by a technical fault at a signaling center that caused major disruption across the rail network. Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Rail passengers in England were facing »»»

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France24 3h

Ebola death toll tops 1.800 in DRC

Turning to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Ebola outbreak continues to spread rapidly. Africa’s top health agency announced Thursday that it will roll out a vaccine targeting a previous Ebola strain, in an effort to help contain the latest outbreak. Nearly three months in, global health»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE and Syria explore new investment and business opportunities

Dubai: The UAE and Syria have explored ways to deepen economic cooperation and identify new investment opportunities across a range of strategic sectors, as both countries seek to strengthen commercial ties and expand private sector partnerships. The discussions took place during a meeting in Dubai»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Indonesia battles Mount Bromo wildfire as El Nino takes root

Malang, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities battled Friday to contain a wildfire that has swept through Mount Bromo National Park on Java island, destroying more than 120 hectares as the country braces itself for an extreme El Nino-fuelled dry season. The fire started Monday near Mount Bromo in East »»»

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France24 4h

Italy places all major cities on red alert as heatwave grips Europe

Italy's health ministry placed 27 cities, from Trieste in the country's northeast to Palermo in Sicily, on red alert ahead of the weekend as a blistering heatwave across much of Europe toppled temperature records and disrupted energy and transportation systems in several countries.  Italy plac»»»

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Novinite 4h

MP Calls for the Creation of Bulgarian Cybersecurity Agency

A dedicated cybersecurity agency should be established to bring Bulgaria’s fragmented cyber defense resources together under one structure, said Bozhidar Bozhanov, co-chair of “Yes, Bulgaria.” His comments came after the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation announced on August 5 that u»»»

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Gulf News 4h

An attack on one is an attack on all: Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia sign defence pact

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on Friday, pledging to strengthen collective security and deepen defence cooperation a»»»

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Arab News 4h

A deeper look into Pakistan’s role in the region

ISLAMABAD: As Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah on Thursday, leading a high-powered delegation comprising federal ministers and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, foreign affairs and defense experts said that the visit is expected to enhance defense and security co»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Israel targets Lebanese army bulldozer in al-Mansouri, wounds soldier

The Lebanese Army entered the southern town of al-Mansouri overnight to clear roads after Israeli shelling and strikes. To obstruct the Lebanese soldiers from deploying in the town and clearing the roads for residents to return, the Israeli military targeted the army's bulldozer, dropped sound bomb»»»

Naharnet 4h

US says Lebanon, Israel 'much closer' to agreeing pilot zone expansion

U.S. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a statement that the seventh round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel was “fruitful” amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon. “Lebanon and Israel are much closer to reaching an agreement on advancing and expanding the pilot zones process,»»»

Al Manar 4h

Israelis at Career Peak Pack Bags Leaving Tremendous Effects on Entity’s Treasury: Maariv

The number of “Israelis” leaving the entity has risen by approximately 50%, with the sharpest increase recorded among high-income earners, professionals in the high-tech and medical sectors, and individuals between the ages of 40 and 50, according to Maariv newspaper, which added the potential annu»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

GCC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi's Najran region

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned the Houthi attacks on the Najran region of Saudi Arabia, which left several innocent civilians injured. In a statement today, GCC Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed AlBudaiwi said the attacks constituted a terrorist crime and a flagrant v»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE confirms its markets are free of lettuce linked to the Cyclospora outbreak

Dubai: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has confirmed that UAE markets are free of lettuce products linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Ministry said it remains in regular coordination with health and regulatory authorities to monitor and inspect shipments entering the country.»»»

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BNE 4h

Ukraine's interceptor missiles run dry as Zelenskiy scours the world for more

Ukraine's stockpile of air-defence interceptor missiles is running down to zero this week, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's mounting desperation as the hunt for replacement ammunition fails is becoming impossible to hide, with the country's skies over its cities now largely undefended »»»

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