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Hidden behind Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, centuries-old crafts endure

Dubai: For centuries, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar has been more than a bustling marketplace. Hidden behind its crowded passageways is a world of skilled artisans whose work has helped sustain the bazaar’s rich craft tradition. In workshops and narrow streets surrounding the historic market, craftsmen c»»»

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24 News Agency 18m

Bars from Karakol wins 2026 Kyrgyzstan Football Super Cup - | 24.KG

Bars from Karakol won the 2026 Kyrgyzstan Football Super Cup. The previous day, in a match for the first trophy of the season, the reigning national champion played against the 2025 Cup winners, Dordoi. The Issyk-Kul team won 2-0. Bars currently holds first place in the national championship and is»»»

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Arab News 1h

‘Ray of hope’: Gaza seed bank rebuilds after wartime destruction

DEIR EL BALAH: From a small makeshift tent in the central Gaza Strip, a dedicated team works to carefully store and document some of the war-shattered territory’s most precious commodities: local seeds. Shelves of unassuming plastic tubs line the walls of the Al Qarara Seed Bank, each holding indig»»»

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Arab News 1h

North Sea drilling tests UK govt climate pledge

LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham must decide in the coming weeks whether to authorize two North Sea drilling projects, an issue which has divided his own Labour Party. The decision after a consultation period ended Monday pits Labour’s climate ambitions against pressure to boost domestic»»»

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France24 1h

Trump says he will meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un later this year

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive their first-term relationship. Trump said it was important to “get along” with Kim and claimed Pyongyang possessed 57 “very powerful” nuclear weapons, amid concerns among US »»»

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UPI 1h

Missouri judge rules against referendum challenge to GOP redistricting - UPI.com

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe celebrated the Wednesday court decision that sided with GOP redistricting efforts in the state. File Photo by Bill Greenbatt/UPI | License Photo Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A Missouri judge ruled Wednesday against voters seeking to put a Republican redistricting effort in the state to»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 20, 2026)

The US-Iran confrontation entered another uncertain day Thursday (Aug. 20), with President Donald Trump threatening what he described as increasingly severe economic pressure on Tehran, Iran maintaining that the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively “closed”, while facing economic and security conse»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Part of Bishkek to have no drinking water for entire day - | 24.KG

On August 20, the supply of drinking water will be suspended in part of Bishkek from 9 a.m. to midnight. According to the capital’s City Hall, the outage will affect residential buildings, schools, preschool, healthcare facilities, as well as other social, domestic and industrial facilities. The af»»»

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France24 1h

Meta sued by US states for hooking and exploiting kids in pursuit of profit

Meta is on trial for intentionally seeking to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit, a lawyer for California said on Tuesday, at the start of a trial that could rehsape some of the most popular apps in the world.  Meta knowingly hooked and exploited child»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai-Sharjah: Heavy traffic jams this morning

Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai are facing heavy traffic on several key routes on Thursday morning, August 20, with E11 and E311 among the most congested roads during the rush hour. Google Maps traffic data supplied this morning shows a substantial queue on E11/Al Ittihad Road betwee»»»

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British-Palestinian parents and daughter die in sea as younger girl fights for life

Dubai: British-Palestinian couple and their 14-year-old daughter died after getting into difficulty in the sea off England’s south coast, while a younger daughter remains critically ill in hospital, police said. Sussex Police identified the victims as Hassan El-Khawas, 55, his wife Zeina Alayn, 37,»»»

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Riyadh airport launches ‘Silent Airport’ project to reduce public announcements

Dubai: King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has begun the first phase of its “Silent Airport” project at Terminal 5, reducing public announcements as part of efforts to provide passengers with a quieter and more comfortable travel experience. Under the initiative, general audio announcements»»»

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Iran general says he trusts taxi driver more than Trump as US-Tehran rift deepens

A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard figure has dismissed President Donald Trump as “short-sighted” and “childish,” saying he would place more faith in a taxi driver’s word than in the US leader’s statements — a pointed sign of the distrust now shaping Tehran’s approach to Washington. Brig Gen. Moh»»»

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Saudi summer nears end as autumn brings gradual shift in weather

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s meteorological summer is nearing its end, with autumn beginning on September 1 and ushering in a transitional period of fluctuating weather and a gradual moderation in temperatures, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said. Despite the seasonal shift, September has histo»»»

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UPI 2h

Trump declares 'economic warfare' against Iran amid stalled talks - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with technology leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo Aug. 19 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump declared "economic warfare" against Iran on Wednesday night »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE temperatures to ease as rain, fog and blowing dust remain in forecast

Dubai: Temperatures are forecast to drop across the UAE on Thursday, but unsettled conditions will persist, with blowing dust, possible fog and further rain expected in parts of the country over the coming days. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecast fair to partly cloudy conditions on T»»»

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Arab News 2h

‘Breakthrough’ mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial

WASHINGTON: US drugmakers Merck and Moderna said Wednesday a personalized cancer treatment had shown success in reducing the recurrence of melanoma tumors in a late-stage trial hailed by experts as a “breakthrough.” The news sent shares in Moderna soaring 145 percent to $154 while Merck’s stock was»»»

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Arab News 2h

UK summons Israeli envoy over West Bank settlement project

LONDON: Britain said on Wednesday it had summoned Israel’s charge d’affaires and demanded a halt to a major West Bank settlement project after Israeli authorities opened bidding for more than 1,200 homes in the area. The E1 plan, green-lit by Israel last year, has drawn international condemnation, »»»

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Gulf News 2h

What to know about the trial of Tiananmen vigil organisers

HONG KONG (AP): A verdict is expected Friday in the case of two organisers of an annual Hong Kong vigil to remember the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown who are being tried under a China-imposed national security law that has stifled Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tu»»»

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Russian strikes kill 6 in Kyiv, surrounding region: Ukraine authorities

Russian bombardment killed six people and wounded dozens in Ukraine's capital and its surrounding region overnight, authorities said Thursday. The attack that damaged residential buildings, a medical facility and an educational institution left five people dead and 23 wounded, the Kyiv city militar»»»

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'Digital oil': US 'way ahead' of China in AI, Trump claims

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said the United States is leading China "by a lot" in artificial intelligence, signalling that the emerging technology will be among the issues discussed when Chinese President Xi Jinping visits in September. "We're leading in every single one, and I will t»»»

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Arab News 3h

Top seed Zverev bundled out by Paul in rain-hit Cincinnati upset

CINCINNATI, Ohio: Tommy Paul saved a match point on the way to a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 upset of top seed Alexander Zverev on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. The match was interrupted for 90 minutes in the seventh game of the second set by rain and had two more»»»

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Gulf News 3h

ICC slams US decision to sanction the court's president and a senior prosecution lawyer

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court on Wednesday slammed the latest U.S. sanctions targeting senior ICC staff, including its president, as a “flagrant attack” on the global tribunal's independence and vowed to continue seeking justice for atrocities around the world. The »»»

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Arab News 3h

Russia and Ukraine’s Black Sea grain exports grind to a virtual halt

KYIV/MOSCOW, Aug 19 : Attacks on shipping have shut down more ​than 97 percent of Russia and Ukraine’s grain export capacity in the Azov and Black Sea basin, cutting off a major source of low-cost supplies and helping to drive up global prices. The two major grain exporters have intensified attacks»»»

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Gulf News 3h

When everyone wishes the summer holidays were a little longer

As the summer break winds down, perhaps we should remember that children aren’t the only ones wishing it would last a little longer. Do you remember those last few days of the summer holidays when we were at school? We looked at the calendar and wished someone would give us another week. Just a few»»»

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Arab News 3h

US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and Biden

WASHINGTON: Total US debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday, drawing fresh warnings that a fiscal crisis is brewing as ballooning costs for social safety-net programs and interest payments far outstrip revenues held back ​by tax cuts. The Treasury»»»

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Arab News 3h

Australia outraged as Israel drops criminal probe into Gaza aid strike

SYDNEY: Australia summoned Israel’s ambassador on Thursday after the Israeli military decided not to pursue criminal proceedings over an airstrike that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom and six World Central Kitchen colleagues in Gaza. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said she was “outraged” by»»»

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Top seed Zverev bundled out by Paul in rain-hit Cincinnati upset

CINCINNATI, Ohio: Tommy Paul saved a match point on the way to a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 upset of top seed Alexander Zverev on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters. The match was interrupted for 90 minutes in the seventh game of the second set by rain and had two more»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump says US has 'draconian sanctions' ready for Iran; claims Hormuz naval blockade '100% successful'

Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said Washington has "very draconian sanctions" available against Iran and indicated that further measures could be announced, while asserting that the Strait of Hormuz remained open and the naval blockade had been "extremely effect»»»

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5 Bangladeshi nationals among nine killed in Kolkata hotel fire; four from same family: Deputy High Commission

Kolkata, West Bengal, India: The Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata on Wednesday said nine people were killed in the fire at Hotel Shikha Inn on Mirza Ghalib Street, including five confirmed Bangladeshi nationals. According to the Deputy High Commission, four of the deceased Bangladeshi n»»»

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Trump threatens economic punishment on 'any country' helping Iran

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was launching a major new campaign to target Iran's economy, threatening "tremendous" punishment on any country that helps or does business with the Islamic republic. "Today, I am announcing the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUN»»»

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Truckload of squid spills into the street in Rhode Island, creating a smelly mess in the summer heat

A tractor-trailer rollover sent a truckload of squid spilling into a Rhode Island roadway, leaving a stench as they sat in the road for hours in the summer heat. Local authorities have dubbed it the “Squidpocalypse of ’26.” It was a warm, sunny day in the coastal town of Narragansett when the spill»»»

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Safari helicopter crashes in northern Kenya, killing 7 people, including 5 Americans

NAIROBI, Kenya: A safari helicopter crashed Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, killing seven people, including five Americans, according to local police and the US State Department. Among those killed were an executive with Telemundo, the US-based Spanish-language network owned b»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump says Kim Jong Un 'didn't like' Biden, Obama but 'likes me'; highlights ties making US, allies safer

Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said he shares a "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, asserting that their engagement has helped make the United States and its allies safer. "I do have a good relationship with Kim Jong Un, as you know, you've»»»

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NASA's attempted satellite rescue mission fails, space telescope to burn up in the atmosphere

A complicated mission to save a NASA satellite from burning up in the atmosphere has failed, the US space agency said Wednesday, as the rescue spacecraft could not be controlled. The Swift space telescope, which studies the most powerful explosions in the universe, will now likely plunge back to ea»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai consumer complaints guide for parents buying school supplies and electronics

Dubai: Parents who find a fault with a school bag, bottle, electronic device or another back-to-school purchase in Dubai should first raise the issue directly with the retailer before filing a formal consumer complaint. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click »»»

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Bahrain welcomes UAE mediation success in new Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange

MANAMA: The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the success of the mediation efforts undertaken by the United Arab Emirates between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, which resulted in a new prisoner exchange involving 206 detainees from both sides. Bahrain described the achievement as a p»»»

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Trump says US, Canada reach trade deal, tariffs on farmers to drop to zero

Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said the United States and Canada have reached a trade deal, with tariffs on Canadian imports expected to be reduced to zero for American farmers, subject to the finalisation of documents. "We had a very good conversation with the »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar football clubs all set as new season begins with Doha Bank Stars League kick-off

Tribune News Network Doha Big time domestic football will return to stadiums in Qatar with the start of the new season and the Doha Bank Stars League 2026-27 on Thursday. This season, Qatar second division league will also have a new-look in QSL 2 Jetour League with twelve teams participating, just»»»

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Qatar landmarks illuminated red to mark World Humanitarian Day

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar marked World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday with prominent national institutions illuminating their buildings and landmarks in red, highlighting the country’s longstanding commitment to humanitarian action and solidarity. The Ministry of Interior, the Internal Securit»»»

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QRCS and OCHA observe World Humanitarian Day 2026

Tribune News Network Doha In celebration of World Humanitarian Day 2026, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) participated in a solidarity stand organised by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) – Qatar Mission, alongside representatives of UN agencies in Qatar»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Embassy of Japan extends deadline for 2026 Qatar-Japan Illustration Contest

Tribune News Network Doha Entries for the Qatar-Japan Illustration Contest 2026 will now be accepted until August 31, 2026, the Embassy of Japan in Qatar has announced. “Building on last year’s strong response, the deadline—originally set for August 27—has been extended to encourage broader partici»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar at the heart of global humanitarian efforts

Brahmananda Shasmal Doha As humanitarian workers around the world continue to save lives and alleviate suffering in some of the most difficult and dangerous circumstances, the State of Qatar is continuing its international humanitarian engagement, responding to emergencies caused by conflicts, eart»»»

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Tasweer reveals names of winners of Project and Single Awards 2026 on World Photography Day

Tribune News Network Doha Marking World Photography Day, Tasweer Photography Festival Qatar announced the winners of the Tasweer 2026 Project Award and Single Image Award, recognising 30 photographers whose works were selected from this year’s submissions. The winners were announced during a specia»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

QF’s Education City offers a summer of discovery

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Education City is transforming the summer months into a season of discovery, learning and community engagement, offering people of all ages and abilities a diverse programme of sports, creative activities, educational programmes and personal development opportunities, a top o»»»

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UPI 6h

NASA images reveal crater left by SpaceX rocket crash on moon - UPI.com

NASA has captured its clearest look yet at the aftermath of a SpaceX rocket stage crashing into the moon, revealing a fresh crater and streaks of material blasted across the lunar surface. The discarded upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket struck the moon on Aug. 5 after spending more than a year in sp»»»

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Sana 6h

Al-Shaibani arrives in Islamabad on first visit by Syrian foreign minister in 19 years

Islamabad, Aug. 20 (SANA) Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani arrived in Islamabad, heading a high-level delegation on an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The Foreign Ministry’s Media and Communications Department told SANA that the visit is the first by a S»»»

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UPI 6h

Study: Europe sees marine heat wave from climate change - UPI.com

Marine heat wave conditions have been affecting the western Mediterranean Sea and parts of the Atlantic through the summer. This data visualisation, based on Copernicus Marine Service data for Aug. 13, shows sea surface temperature anomalies across the Mediterranean Sea and the adjacent Atlantic. R»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Israeli occupation murders over 73,407 Palestinians since beginning of genocide on Gaza

Gaza: The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) murdered at least 73,407 Palestinian civilians and injured at least 174,335 others since the beginning of the genocide that the Israeli occupation has been committing against the Gaza Strip in October 2023. Medical sources in the Gaza Strip said on Wednesda»»»

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TAP 7h

Govt sets key priorities for 2027 draft budget

Tunis, August 19, 2026 (TAP) — A ministerial council chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri examined the draft budget for 2027 on Wednesday at the Government Palace in Kasbah. The draft budget serves as a roadmap for translating the State’s...»»»