Gulf News 18m

Sheikh Zayed Houbara Programme showcases 49 years of conservation at ADIHEX 2026

Abu Dhabi: The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) and Ekthar will showcase the achievements and future direction of the Sheikh Zayed Houbara Conservation Programme at the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX). ADIHEX 2026 runs from August 28 to Sept»»»

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Arab News 19m

Emirati Women’s Day: Artists on the power of owning their stories

DUBAI: For Emirati artists Aysha Saif Hemrani Al-Shamsi and Moza Al-Falasi, creativity is as much about discovery and connection as it is about the finished work. As the UAE prepares to mark Emirati Women’s Day on Aug. 28, the artists reflect on what drives their practices and why it is increasingl»»»

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Naharnet 19m

Israel limits residents' movement in 3 Christian towns in south Lebanon

The Israeli army has imposed restrictions on the movement of residents of three besieged Christian towns in southern Lebanon, designating a specific route for travel to and from the rest of the country, limited to the southern border town of Naqoura. According to Asharq al-Awsat newspaper, travel i»»»

Arab News 31m

US starts returning staff to Middle East missions after Iran war evacuations, sources say

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration is starting to send personnel back to some diplomatic missions in the Middle East that were evacuated or downsized amid tensions with Iran, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.The posts in Lebanon, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Baghdad, Ir»»»

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Al Manar 41m

Some Oil companies to Svoid Ships on Iran Blacklist

At least three Indian oil refiners and a global energy major plan to stop using vessels on Iran’s new ​blacklist, including for ship-to-ship transfers, due to security concerns, Reuters reported, citing four sources with direct knowledge of the matter. Tehran announced ‌on Sunday a blacklist of 45 »»»

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Gulf News 44m

'Master of Escapes' caught in Spain after fourth prison break

Spanish police have arrested a fugitive dubbed the "Master of Escapes" after he broke out of prison four times, most recently from a maximum-security facility in Italy, authorities said Wednesday. The man, wanted by Italy under a European arrest warrant, escaped from the jail there in December by s»»»

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Gulf News 45m

Dubai International Airport on track to hit 100 million passengers by early 2027

Dubai: Dubai International (DXB) is now expected to reach the milestone of 100 million annual passengers in about 18 months, according to Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths — a target that has slipped slightly from the airport's original end-of-2026 goal. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

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24 News Agency 53m

Kyrgyzstan’s population reaches 7.46 million - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s permanent population increased by 56,500 people, or 0.8 percent, during the first six months of 2026, reaching 7,461 million as of July 1. Natural population growth accounted for 50,300 of the increase, data from the National Statistical Committee say. From January to June 2026, civil »»»

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Gulf News 54m

ADIHEX 2026 opens this Friday

Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 is preparing to welcome visitors from Aug 28 to Sep 6 this year. The exhibit»»»

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Arab News 55m

Top US official to meet NATO allies over force review

BRUSSELS: A senior US defense official will brief NATO countries Thursday on Washington’s review of its forces in Europe, officials said, in the face of fears over an American pullback from the continent. US Defense Under Secretary Elbridge Colby will meet ambassadors from NATO countries at the hea»»»

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Gulf News 56m

Second suspect arrested in Swedish school attack

A second person has been arrested over a sword attack at a Swedish high school that left one student dead and three wounded, prosecutors said on Wednesday. An 18-year-old student at the school, identified in court documents as Liam Nebel, is in custody suspected of murder and attempted murder at th»»»

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Gulf News 57m

Dubai International Airport on track to hit 100 million passengers by early 2027

Dubai: Dubai International (DXB) is now expected to reach the milestone of 100 million annual passengers by the end of 2026 or early 2027, according to Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths — a target that has slipped slightly from the airport's original end-of-2026 goal. Sign up for our da»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 59m

Green Balkans Sends Vulture Poisoning Case List to Interior Ministry

The Green Balkans environmental organization has sent a list of all known cases of vulture poisoning in recent years to the Interior Ministry at its request, the organization’s Environmental Protection Director Ivelin Ivanov told BTA on Wednesday. On August 19, nine birds - eight vultures and one c»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

With ropes and chants, thousands move Japanese castle

Hirosaki, Japan: Chanting in unison, hundreds of volunteers in northern Japan heaved on ropes on Wednesday to pull a 400-tonne castle back towards its original position. The imposing fortified tower of Hirosaki Castle was shifted 80 metres (262 feet) in 2015 to allow for essential repairs to the st»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (August 27-29, 2026)

Doha, Qatar: With the new school year just around the corner in Qatar, make the most of the final weekend before classes begin. Spend quality time with family, explore fun activities, take a relaxing break as being preparaed helps children start the new school year feeling refreshed, confident and »»»

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France24 1h

Iceland to vote on reopening EU membership talks in close referendum

Icelanders will vote in a referendum on Saturday whether to resume entry talks with the European Union amid growing global insecurity. Voters are not being asked to decide just yet if they want to join the 27-member bloc – only whether they want their government to neg»»»

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Arab News 1h

BNP Paribas gets Saudi registration for regional headquarters

RIYADH: French banking group BNP Paribas has received investment registration for a regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia, adding France’s biggest bank to a growing list of global financial institutions expanding in the Kingdom. The registration was announced after Saudi Investment Minister Fahad b»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Before you buy: What UAE food labels are really telling you

Dubai: A quick trip to the supermarket can mean making dozens of decisions about what to put in the shopping trolley. But while food packaging often highlights claims such as “natural,” “low-fat,” or “no added sugar,” experts say shoppers should look beyond the front of the pack. Food labels in the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Nepal floods at China border kill 8, cause 'major casualties' in Tibet

Massive flooding killed eight people in Nepal on Wednesday as Chinese state media reported "major casualties" from a mudslide at a Tibet trade hub on China's side of the nations' shared border. Images shared by Nepali police showed floodwater surging through a river, sweeping away houses in its pat»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

'Master of Escapes' caught in Spain after 4th prison break

Madrid: Spanish police have arrested a fugitive dubbed the "Master of Escapes" after he broke out of prison four times, most recently from a maximum-security facility in Italy, authorities said Wednesday. The man, wanted by Italy under a European arrest warrant, escaped from the jail there in Decem»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Shamsa Al Mheiri is helping women turn ambition into impact

For Shamsa Al Mheiri, empowering Emirati women is not simply about helping individuals advance in their careers. It is about creating an environment where women can grow, take on responsibility and eventually create opportunities for others. With more than 20 years of experience, Al Mheiri is Direc»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister holds telephone call with Bahraini Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call on Wednesday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain HE Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relat»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister holds phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call on Wednesday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HE Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al-Saud. During the call, they »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Cabinet of Kyrgyzstan extends fuel import subsidies until end of 2026 - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has extended the fuel import subsidy mechanism until December 31, 2026. The relevant resolution was signed by Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev. The fixed prices used to calculate the subsidies have been set at: The subsidy will be calculated as the differen»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel burns forests and farmlands in south Lebanon

As extreme heat fuels wildfires worldwide this summer, Lebanese officials and residents have accused Israel's military of systematically sparking blazes that have burnt swathes of forest and farmland in the country's south. In the village of Shaqra, Haidar Qoteish, 36, says he has watched fires dev»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation meets Spanish Ambassador

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani met on Wednesday with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the State of Qatar HE Álvaro Renedo Zalba. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries in the media field and ways t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Speaker of Jordanian Parliament meets Ambassador of Qatar

Amman: Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, HE Mazen Qadi, met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, HE Sheikh Saud bin Nasser bin Jassim Al-Thani. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two coun»»»

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UPI 1h

At least 14 newborn babies killed in blaze at hospital in Pakistan - UPI.com

Emergency workers assess the scene of a blaze at Pakistan Institute of Medical Science in Islamabad on Wednesday that killed at least 14 newborn babies. Photo by Sohail ShahzadEPA Aug. 26 (UPI) -- At least 14 newborn babies were killed early Wednesday after fire swept through the maternity departme»»»

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Arab News 1h

US Senate Democrats urge Israel to rein in West Bank violence

WASHINGTON: US Senate ​Democrats on Wednesday urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to rein in a “surge” of violence by West Bank settlers and mass arrests of Palestinians by Israeli security forces in the occupied territory. In the letter to Netanyahu, seen by Reuters and signed by 42 of»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oman police warn organised networks may be exploiting and managing beggars

Dubai: Oman police have warned that organised networks may be behind some begging cases in the Sultanate, exploiting individuals and managing their activities for financial gain. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) said many people seen begging could be operating under networks that exploit and control the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Kuwait busts biggest drug operation in its history, seizing KD150 million haul

Dubai: Kuwait has foiled the biggest drug operation in its history, seizing about five tonnes of raw Lyrica powder and nearly four million capsules ready for sale with a combined street value of about 150 million dinars, Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al Yousef Al Sabah, said on Wednesday. The oper»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Prosecutor Atanas Gebrev Nominated for Supreme Judicial Council

Atanas Gebrev, a prosecutor at the Supreme Cassation Prosecution Office, has been nominated for election to Bulgaria's Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) from the prosecutors' quota, the SJC said on Wednesday. Gebrev has 36 years of experience as a magistrate. He began as a judicial candidate at the So»»»

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Gulf News 1h

NYUAD researchers develop 3D-printed gastric stent tech

Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi have developed a new biodegradable, 3D-printed gastric stent. Named BRIDGE (Biodegradable aRchitected Internal DrainaGE), the device could improve treatment for gastric leaks, a serious complication that can occur following weight-loss surgery. Get updat»»»

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Arab News 1h

Lebanon accuses Israel of burning forest, farmland in south

BEIRUT: As extreme heat fuels wildfires worldwide this summer, Lebanese officials and residents have accused Israel’s military of systematically sparking blazes that have burnt swathes of forest and farmland in the country’s south. In the village of Shaqra, Haidar Qoteish, 36, says he has watched f»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar’s former health minister HE Dr Hanan Al-Kuwari nominated for WHO Director-General post

Doha, Qatar: Former Minister of Public Health of the State of Qatar HE Dr Hanan Al-Kuwari has been nominated for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), succeeding current Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus when his term ends on August 15, 2027. “Drawing»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Over 15,000 police officers to ensure security at SCO Summit, World Nomad Games - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s law enforcement agencies will be on high alert during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek. According to the Main Department of Internal Affairs, over 15,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure public order»»»

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Arab News 2h

The Chainsmokers, The Script to close Yasalam F1 after-race concerts in Abu Dhabi

DUBAI: The Chainsmokers and The Script will headline the final night of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026, taking to the stage at Etihad Live on Sunday, Dec. 6. The two acts will bring four days of racing and entertainment to a spectacular close following the final checkered fl»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli Media: Likud Anticipates Difficulty of Forming New Government after Knesset Elections

The Hebrew newspaper Maariv reported that “the Likud party and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s inner circle have already analyzed the scenario that could arise the day after the elections: neither block securing 61 seats, no possibility of forming a narrow government, and the political system r»»»

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Business-review 2h

Macroeconomic confidence improves, but recession risk remains elevated – CFA Romania

CFA Romania’s Macroeconomic Confidence Indicator rose by 6.7 points to 44.2 points in July, amid the confirmation of Romania’s investment-grade rating by rating agencies. At the same time, the Current Conditions Indicator increased by 8.1 points to 36.9, while the Expectations Indicator rose by 6.1»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior meets Kuwaiti Ambassador

Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior HE Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi received the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar HE Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Shreem During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation relations in the security fields and discusse»»»

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Gulf News 2h

‘Give me my child back’: Parents’ anguish after Islamabad hospital fire

Dubai: “For two hours I kept crying and wailing.” Jaweria had lost her newborn in the fire that swept through a maternity ward at Islamabad’s biggest public hospital. As families gathered outside on Wednesday, her grief turned to anger over why help had not come sooner. “Rescue teams arrived too la»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE sets new tax reporting rules for multinational companies

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued new rules setting out which entities within multinational groups must file information with the Federal Tax Authority under the country's Pillar Two corporate tax framework. Ministerial Decision No. 133 of 2026 specifies the entities required to file a »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Parliament Approves at First Reading Two Bills Amending Weapons, Ammunition, Explosives and Pyrotechnical Products Act

Parliament approved on Wednesday at first reading two bills amending the Weapons, Ammunition, Explosives and Pyrotechnic Products Act. One bill, submitted by the caretaker government of Andrey Gurov, was adopted by 132 votes in favour, with two abstentions. The second, tabled by the regular governm»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Swiss International School in Qatar celebrates outstanding IB Diploma results while preparing students for a global future

Doha, Qatar: As Swiss International School in Qatar (SISQ) welcomes families for the 2026–2027 academic year, the school proudly celebrates another year of exceptional International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) results, reaffirming its position as one of Qatar's leading IB World School»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Up to 3 years in jail or QR50,000 fine for driving without license: MoI

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior has warned the public that driving without a license constitutes a traffic violation punishable by imprisonment or heavy fines. In a social media post, the Ministry said: Driving without a license is a traffic violation that poses a risk to the safety of all ro»»»

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BNE 2h

Eastern flank drone incidents test Nato's defences

Three drone incidents in 36 hours last week highlighted the growing security challenge facing Nato's Black Sea flank, culminating in Romania scrambling an F-16 to destroy an explosive-laden naval drone near the country's biggest new offshore gas project. European officials have warned that repeated»»»

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RT 2h

Black Hawk goes down in Colorado (VIDEOS)

A US Army Black Hawk went down during a training flight in Colorado on Tuesday, just a day after CNN reported that Apache attack helicopters are crashing at a historically high rate amid persistent mechanical problems. The Black Hawk went down on the east side of Thorodin Mountain in Gilpin County,»»»

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RT 2h

First deaths in US measles crisis reported

Two people have died of measles in Pennsylvania, decades after the disease was considered eradicated. Measles is currently making a resurgence in the US, with cases at a 35-year high. The two victims were residents of Lancaster County, a largely rural county west of Philadelphia, state health offic»»»

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Arab News 2h

Qusra families trapped as Israeli settlers expand control

DUBAI: Israeli forces were recently seen preventing Knesset lawmaker Ofer Cassif from reaching a Palestinian family whose home has been surrounded by settlers in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra. Louai Ridi, a Palestinian American, has been effectively trapped on his property since settlers »»»

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BNE 2h

Zelenskiy marks 35 years of independence asking allies for money and missiles

Ukraine turned 35 on August 24 and its president spent the occasion asking for two things: money and missiles. Volodymyr Zelenskiy told reporters in Kyiv on August 23 that ballistic missile defence and war funding were Ukraine's "two major challenges". The defence ministry is carrying a budget shor»»»

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