Sana 7m

Turkish president, Saudi crown prince discuss regional developments

Ankara, Aug. 3 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call on Monday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss the latest regional and international developments and efforts to end escalation in the region, according to a statement by Türkiye‘s Communications Direct»»»

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Gulf News 17m

Trump: Iran talks to resolve 'quickly,' Strait of Hormuz must open 'completely' by Tuesday

President Donald Trump said late on Monday that negotiations with Iran will conclude rapidly “one way or the other,” prioritising the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as early as Tuesday before addressing Tehran’s nuclear program. “They’re going to go quickly one way or the other. It’s not ve»»»

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Sana 19m

Kuwait, Qatar FMs discuss freedom of navigation in Gulf region

Kuwait City, Aug. 3 (SANA) Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah held a phone call on Monday with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss regional stability and efforts to ensure freedom of navigation, the Kuwaiti Foreign Min»»»

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France24 38m

Trump's Board of Peace reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout plan

US President Donald Trump's postwar transition body The Board of Peace on Monday assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal would only begin after Hamas's complete disarmament, following objections. Israel had objected to the board's Thursday text that called for a»»»

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Al Manar 55m

Israeli military spokesperson: Early Monday, an Israeli army reserve soldier sustained minor injuries as a result of an operational incident in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli military spokesperson: Early Monday, an Israeli army reserve soldier sustained minor injuries as a result of an operational inciden»»»

Qatar Tribune 1h

Al-Dana Girls Center organises workshop on creative ideas

QNA Doha The Al Dana Girls Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, organised an interactive workshop entitled “create your initiative-from idea to project,- targeting girls aged 15 to 35 years, at the headquarters of the Qatar Scouts and Guides Association. Presented by trainer He»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

European stocks close higher

Brussels: European stock indexes closed higher at the end of today's trading session. The pan-European STOXX 600 index ended the session up 0.5% at 652.09 points, hovering near the record high it reached last Friday. The travel and leisure sector led the gains, rising 2.1%, while energy stocks fell»»»

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UPI 1h

FAA clears smallest Boeing 737 Max to fly - UPI.com

A Boeing Max 737 is seen on display in 2018 at the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, United Kingdom. The Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Boeing Max 737 7 model to fly after years of delays. File Photo by Cityswift/Flickr Aug. 3 (UPI) -- After years of delays, the »»»

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UPI 1h

Dow hits record high as tech stocks post gains - UPI.com

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Monday, buoyed up by rising rising tech stocks and falling oil prices. The Dow closed at 53,178.41, jumping 693.38 points, or 1.32%. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a r»»»

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UPI 1h

Tick-borne rabbit fever reported in New York - UPI.com

Rabbits are among the most common carriers of tularemia, hence the name rabbit fever. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Three confirmed cases of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, have been reported in New York this year, health officials said Monday. The cases a»»»

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Arab News 1h

Denmark targets August 21 for second Security Council UN chief poll

The United Nations Security Council is expected to hold another informal poll ​this month as it selects the next UN secretary-general, the council president said on Monday, while indicating that a decision is still some way off. Portugal’s Antonio Guterres steps down as head of the world body at th»»»

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UPI 2h

Ethics panel suggests censure for Rep. Edwards in sex harassment probe - UPI.com

Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., was recommended for censure by the House Ethics Committee for the alleged, "highly unprofessional" treatment of two female staffers, one 19-years-old and another in her 20s, who had first worked with him when he was a state senator in North Carolina. File Photo by Bonnie»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Eala powers past Pegula for first WTA title in Washington

Washington, United States: Alexandra Eala capped her giant-killing run at the Washington Open with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 victory over top-seeded Jessica Pegula on Monday to become the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA title. Eala, ranked 28th, overpowered Pegula over the final two sets as pl»»»

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UPI 2h

Factories heated up in July; skepticism over economy remains - UPI.com

A Hyundai technician places a metal collar around the ignition system on a Accent model in Chesterfield, Mo., on Feb. 2, 2024. The Institute for Supply Management’s July Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index report showed on Monday that economic activity picked up in the manufacturing sector. Fi»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Joint statement issued by the mediators Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye on the ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza

Doha: The State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye, in their capacity as the mediating countries, express their strong condemnation and denunciation of the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical in»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Worshippers flee after house collapses moments after Friday prayers

Cairo: A three-storey house collapsed in the village of Jasfa in Egypt's Dakahlia Governorate on Friday, partially crashing onto a neighbouring mosque shortly after worshippers had finished Friday prayers, triggering panic among residents. Videos widely shared on social media captured the moment th»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Selfies, handshakes and smiles as Sheikh Mohammed surprises people in London

London: Shoppers and pedestrians in London were met with an unexpected encounter this week when they spotted His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, strolling through the city's streets and shopping districts. Accompanied »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ongoing wildfires force 60,000 people to evacuate homes in US county of Spokane

Washington: US authorities announced that around 60,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes in Spokane County in Washington state in the northwestern United States, while wildfires destroyed 600 homes, businesses, and other structures. The fires have burned nearly 1,000 square kilometers, wi»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'

US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation." Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the request of Sa»»»

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Arab News 3h

Can Trump’s ‘art of the deal’ strategy reshape the conflict with Iran?

ROME: Amid the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles on June 17, US President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement aimed at ending hostilities with Iran. The memorandum of understanding — a nonbinding short-term framework stating each party’s intention to stop the war — promised to immediatel»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump says oil firms making 'too much money' from Iran shortage

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Monday that major oil companies are making "too much money" due to high prices stemming from the Iran war, seeking to address a political vulnerability ahead of midterm elections. "I don't like it. They're making too much money, okay? Based »»»

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UPI 3h

Florida firm to pay $14M over 'bogus' Medicare diagnoses - UPI.com

Justice Department officials said from 2020 to 2023, Complete Health routinely added bogus diagnosis coding to its billing -- saying its patients had drug and alcohol dependencies as well as bipolar disorder -- that "were not clinically valid." File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Chinese investments in Egypt exceed $10bn amid push to deepen economic cooperation

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Monday that Chinese investments in Egypt exceeded $10bn, highlighting growing confidence among Chinese businesses in Egypt’s investment climate as the government reviewed new opportunities to deepen economic cooperation with Beijing. Madbouly made th»»»

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Arab News 3h

Israeli settlers continue expansion activities across northern Ramallah

RAMALLAH: Israeli settlers continued expansion activities in several areas north of Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate, coinciding with a raid on the town of Sinjil. Local sources reported that Israeli bulldozers carried out land leveling and expansion works at the illegal settlement of Eli, built o»»»

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UPI 3h

7 Latin American countries make Forbes retirement list - UPI.com

Beachgoers sunbathe in Mar del Plata, Argentina, in January 2025. File Photo by Vicente Robles/EPA Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Seven Latin American countries appear on Forbes' list of the best places for Americans to retire abroad in 2026, as rising living costs and political polarization continue to push seni»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Booking a chalet or apartment? Sharjah Police warn of fake online listings

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have warned residents against fraudulent bookings for holiday chalets, apartments and tourist facilities, saying scammers are exploiting peak travel periods by posting fake online advertisements featuring attractive properties at unusually low prices to pressure victims into»»»

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Gulf News 3h

A luxury Range Rover and a gold-plated iPhone? Police investigate a beggar's assets

Jerusalem: Palestinian police have arrested a beggar and his wife in the town of Abu Dis, on the outskirts of Jerusalem, after officers found them travelling in a luxury Range Rover valued at more than 500,000 shekels (about $163,500). Police spokesman Brig Gen Loay Erziqat said preliminary investi»»»

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Ya Libnan 3h

Lebanon hopes justice is finally within reach 6 years after Beirut port blast  – Ya Libnan

Share: FILE – A monument that represents justice stands in front of towering grain silos that were gutted in the massive August 4, 2020 explosion at the port that killed at least 220 people , wounded over 7,000, destroyed a large section of the capital and left 300, 000 homeless in Beirut, Lebanon.»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Prime Minister holds phone calls with UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain FMs

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held separate phone calls with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs o»»»

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France24 3h

Anti-war politician and Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin flees Russia for France

Kremlin critic and anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin – who openly criticised President Vladimir Putin and Moscow's Ukraine offensive – said Monday he had fled Russia for Paris. Nadezhdin was recently detained outside Moscow and blocked from running for parliament. Russia's clampdow»»»

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Novinite 3h

Why US KC-135 Aircraft Are in Bulgaria

The arrival of the first two of an expected eight US Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base marks the start of a temporary deployment that has fueled weeks of political debate, public protests, and diplomatic exchanges in Bulgaria. The mission, scheduled to run until October 1, 2026»»»

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Novinite 3h

Iran Says Bulgaria Promised Not to Join US's War Against Tehran

Iran says Bulgaria has assured Tehran it will not take part in the war against it, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Bagai said, according to Bulgarian media BGNES. Bagai said Tehran had received similar assurances from other countries, including Britain and Ukraine, in recent hours. He als»»»

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Novinite 3h

Bulgaria Has the Right Jet and the Wrong Plan for Getting It Flying

The honest answer is no, not by themselves, and that is precisely the problem the F-16 delay has exposed. The jets are necessary. What Bulgaria still lacks, according to some experts, is everything that is supposed to surround them: a long-term plan, political consensus, and public communicati»»»

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Gulf News 3h

First US cyclospora deaths confirmed as Michigan reports 2 fatalities

Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been»»»

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Sana 3h

From threatened corridors to integration: Syria’s economy and regional recovery

Damascus, Aug. 3 (SANA) The importance of economic corridors is no longer measured solely by their length or geographical location, but by their ability to provide a stable and secure environment that ensures the smooth flow of trade, energy and investment. In this context, Syria is gradually recla»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi crown prince, Turkish president discuss regional security, Red Sea attacks

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone call on Monday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss relations and the latest developments in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, the two leaders reviewed ties between Saudi Arabia and Turkiye»»»

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Novinite 4h

Bulgaria-Ukraine Rail Link Delayed Over Funding ProblemsOpinions

The planned restoration of a direct passenger railway connection linking Kyiv, Bucharest, Ruse and Varna has been put on hold after Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine failed to resolve financial issues surrounding the service. This became clear from a written response by Transport Minister Georgi Peev t»»»

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UPI 4h

Michigan reports nation's first two deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak - UPI.com

At least 11,234 people have fallen ill with the gastrointestinal infection in Michigan. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said the outbreak of cyclosporiasis has spread to at least 45 states and struck more than 18,000 people. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Mi»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

'Spider-Man' breaks record for domestic box office debut

Los Angeles: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" had the biggest debut weekend of all time at the domestic box office, updated figures for the United States and Canada showed Monday. The latest entry in the Marvel superhero franchise -- with British actor Tom Holland once again in the titular role -- earne»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Iran denies talks with US, says Hormuz status depends on Washington’s commitments

Iran said on Monday it was not currently engaged in negotiations with the United States and had no plans to exchange delegations, contradicting US President Donald Trump’s assertion that an understanding had been reached over the Strait of Hormuz and that new talks with Tehran were imminent. Irania»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Temporary road closures at Al Qassar and Arch Intersections

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced temporary traffic closures at two intersections in Doha. The Al Qassar Intersection and the Arch Intersection will both experience temporary closures. At the Al Qassar Intersection, the closure will be in effect from Monday, August 3, 2026, to Thursda»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 4h

Redkom Development building retail park at Andersa in Białystok

Construction is progressing on Redkom Development’s retail park on Andersa Street in Białystok. The project will provide more than 14,000 sqm of retail and service space and is scheduled to open fully in Q4 2026. Biedronka became the first tenant to begin operating on June 11, followed by McDonald’»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Scottish island bird hunt banned after almost 500 years

London: A centuries-old annual bird chick hunt on a remote Scottish island, known as the Guga Hunt, has been banned this year, the authorities said Monday, citing conservation concerns. A hunting group, the "Men of Ness", had requested a licence to hunt up to "2,000 juvenile gannets", Scotland's na»»»

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France24 4h

After the fires, France's touristy southwest reckons with their economic fallout

With one of the worst wildfires in French history gradually being brought under control in southwestern Gironde region, life is slowly returning. In summertime, that means tourism - holidaymakers are trying to get their plans back on track as hotels and campsites reopen. But for the businesses that»»»

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Arab News 4h

Hundreds of migrant children are stranded in Spain’s Ceuta after mass crossing

CEUTA: The teenage girl made it through the waves to Spanish territory. Her little brother did not, drowning in the Mediterranean, while their mother disappeared in the chaos when tens of thousands of people surged through the breakwater, trying to leave Morocco behind. The tragic story of a 17-yea»»»

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Arab News 4h

England, Wales had driest July on record: Met Office

LONDON: England and Wales both experienced the “driest July on record,” the UK Met Office weather agency said Monday, based on provisional figures. The month of July was also the “sunniest month ever observed” in Britain, the Met Office said. “July 2026 has been a truly remarkable month in the UK’s»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Abu Dhabi's Aleria is deploying 16,000 Nvidia Blackwell Ultra AI chips across the US and UAE

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi-based sovereign AI infrastructure provider Aleria is expanding its artificial intelligence footprint across the United States and the UAE through partnerships with California technology companies Nvidia and DDN, as demand grows for secure, nationally controlled AI computing. Th»»»

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Tanjug 5h

If they beat Hapoel Be'er Sheva, Red Star will face Aarhus or Sabah in UCL playoff

NYON - If they knock out Israeli side Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round, Serbian football champions Red Star Belgrade will play the winner of the tie between Danish club Aarhus and Azerbaijan's Sabah in the competition's playoff qualifying round, a draw in Nyon,»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar amends tenancy law, introduces QR250 lease registration fee and new rental dispute procedures

Doha: Qatar has enacted Law No. (8) of 2026, amending certain provisions of Law No. (4) of 2008 concerning the leasing of real estate, introducing a QR250 lease registration fee, expanding mandatory lease registration requirements for certain beneficiaries of state property, and revising procedures»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Israeli artillery targets the area between Al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery targets the area between Al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 03-08-2026 19:44 PM Latest News Ur»»»