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Teenager sacrifices his life after rescuing six people from drowning

Cairo: An 18-year-old Egyptian died after rescuing six people from drowning off the coast of Alexandria, turning what began as a heroic rescue into a tragedy. According to local authorities, Ziad Mohamed Ahmed Mahmoud spotted several people struggling in the water after strong waves carried them aw»»»

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The Peninsula 44m

Up to QR10,000 fine for driving without lights at night, MoI reminds motorists

Doha, Qatar: Motorists in Qatar have been reminded to switch on their vehicle lights when driving at night, with the Ministry of Interior warning that failure to do so constitutes a traffic violation under Article 70 of the Traffic Law. In an awareness message, the ministry said: “Driving a vehicle»»»

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UPI 46m

Embattled Rep. Max Miller stays in campaign for re-election in Ohio - UPI.com

Max Miller arrives for the State Dinner hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., on September 20, 2019. Now a congressman, Miller's campaign said he won't suspend his re-election bid amid abuse accusations. File Photo by Ron Sachs/UPI | License Photo Aug. 10 (UPI) --»»»

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RT 1h

Can ‘Islamic NATO’ rein in both Israel and Iran?

The signing of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan may eventually be remembered as one of the more consequential geopolitical developments to emerge from the current Middle Eastern crisis. Signed in Mecca by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish Presid»»»

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Arab News 1h

Sports Boulevard launches $186m fund to develop Urban Wadi assets

JEDDAH: The Sports Boulevard Real Estate Development and Investment Co. has signed agreements with Rikaz Properties to establish its third real estate investment fund, valued at more than $186 million, to develop key assets including a luxury five-star hotel in Riyadh’s Urban Wadi. The fund will fi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

France and Switzerland had record drought in July

Paris: Some 95 percent of mainland France and 99 percent of Switzerland saw drought conditions in July, both records since the European Drought Observatory began collecting such data in 2012, according to an AFP analysis on Monday. Hungary, Slovenia and Austria also experienced record droughts for »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Young women collapse one after another at Budapest concert

Police have launched an investigation into suspected drug possession following a series of medical incidents during DJ Balázs Sebestyén’s show (DJ OTI), Telex reported on Monday, citing the Budapest Police Headquarters. Several women fell ill during Saturday’s concert, amid media reports that GHB –»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Indian expat in Dubai, brother of NEET-linked suicide victim from Kerala, found dead in Mangaluru

Dubai: A 24-year-old Indian expat in Dubai, whose younger sister died by suicide in June while preparing for the NEET re-examination, was found dead in a hotel room in Mangaluru, Karnataka, on Monday, dealing a second devastating blow to the Kerala family within two months. Mangaluru City Police co»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Leader Makes New Appointments to Top Military Posts; Vahidi Named IRGC Commander - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Leader Makes New Appointments to Top Military Posts; Vahidi Named IRGC Commander 10-08-2026 19:16 PM Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayato»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why is Egypt investigating all mobile operators?

Cairo: Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has referred all mobile network operators in the country to the Public Prosecution after uncovering violations involving mobile phone lines registered in the names of citizens without their knowledge or possession. The regulator said it to»»»

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IENE en 2h

As the Middle East War Continues Unabated Europe Is Confronted with Its Worst Energy Crisis, with the EU Unable to Formulate Cohesive Response

As the Middle East War Continues Unabated Europe Is Confronted with Its Worst Energy Crisis, with the EU Unable to Formulate Cohesive Response - Institute of Energy for South-East Europe About UsMission and VisionBackgroundAnnual ReportArticles of AssociationBoard of GovernorsOrganizationExecutive »»»

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Poland lost 156,000 inhabitants in year with 14 voivodeship capitals shrinking

Poland lost more than 156,000 residents in 2025, with population decline especially visible in its largest cities. Fourteen of the country’s 18 regional capitals recorded shrinking populations, while only Kraków, Rzeszów, Warsaw and Gdańsk grew. Kraków was the clear leader, adding 7,446 residents, »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Travelling with controlled medicines? Qatar has launched a new online permit system

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has launched a new electronic permit system enabling travellers entering or leaving the country to obtain approval online to carry controlled medicines for personal use, in a move aimed at simplifying procedures while maintaining strict pharmaceutical »»»

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Arab News 2h

Major earthquake rocks Colombia and neighbors, killing 18 people

BOGOTA: A powerful earthquake rocked Colombia and neighboring Latin American countries on Monday, with at least 18 people confirmed dead in first reports as shocked residents surveyed destroyed buildings. Emergency teams rushed to help victims and search for survivors in the rubble after geologists»»»

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Arab News 2h

Houthis launch new drone wave across Yemen’s government-held areas

AL-MUKALLA: At least two Yemeni government soldiers were killed in southern Yemen as the Houthis launched a new wave of drone attacks on government-controlled areas in Aden, Mocha and Shabwa. The escalation came as the Yemeni army vowed on Monday to respond to Houthi drone and missile strikes on th»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Finland reopens train service to Sweden, putting Europe in reach

Oulu, Finland: A new passenger train service linking Finland to Sweden began running Monday, creating a rail route stretching from northern Finland to southern Europe for the first time since the 1990s. The atmosphere at the Oulu train station in northern Finland was filled with excitement as passe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Oman continues efforts to address grounded oil tanker, mitigate environmental risks

MUSCAT: Omani authorities said on Monday that efforts are underway to address the grounding of the oil tanker Caroline Bezengi in Omani territorial waters off Hallaniyat Islands in Dhofar Governorate. The authorities are working to reduce the risks posed by the incident, protect the marine environm»»»

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UPI 2h

EU reports record heat, ocean temperatures in July - UPI.com

July delivered the highest ocean temperatures in recorded history and western Europe marked its hottest start to summer on record, the European Union said Monday. Photo by Amael Dubiez/EPA Aug. 10 (UPI) -- July delivered the highest ocean temperatures in recorded history, and western Europe marked »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Magnitude 5 earthquake recorded in western Iran: UAE's NCM

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded in western Iran on Monday evening, according to the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). “A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded in western Iran at 7:01pm UAE time on August 10, 2026, according to the NCM’s National Seismic Network,” the NCM said. Get»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Ammunition Warehouse Fire Near Tryavna Brought under Control - Fire Service Chief

The fire that broke out following explosions at an ammunition warehouse at the military factory near Tryavna earlier on Monday has been brought under control, with no current risk of it spreading to a wider area, Chief Commissioner Aleksandar Dzhartov, Director of the General Directorate of Fire Sa»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Kuwait to deport expatriates convicted under new commercial concealment law

Kuwait: Kuwait has issued a new decree-law introducing tougher measures to combat commercial concealment, imposing prison sentences, heavier financial penalties and business closures as part of efforts to strengthen transparency and regulate economic activity. Decree-Law No. 78 of 2026, published i»»»

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Arab News 3h

Don Nelson, the visionary who saw the NBA’s future, dies at 86

DUBAI: Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson, one of basketball’s great innovators whose ideas helped shape the modern NBA, has died at the age of 86. Nelson died peacefully on Sunday surrounded by family, bringing to a close a remarkable life in basketball that stretched across more than six decades as a »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Pakistan remittances jump 13% to $3.6 billion in July

Dubai: Pakistan received $3.6 billion in workers’ remittances in July 2026, up 13 per cent year-on-year and 4.5 per cent from the previous month, the State Bank of Pakistan said on Monday. Saudi Arabia remained the largest source of remittances at $913.9 million, followed by the UAE with $737.3 mil»»»

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Arab News 3h

India’s medical tourism industry faces Iran war challenge as arrivals drop

NEW DELHI: India’s affordable, high-quality healthcare has attracted foreign patients for decades, but its medical tourism industry is now slowing, with the US-Israeli war on Iran preventing many, particularly those in the Gulf, from reaching Indian hospitals for treatment. India ranks 10th globall»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Major quake rocks Colombia and other countries, causing damage and injuries

Bogotá: A powerful earthquake rocked Colombia and other Latin American countries on Monday, causing unspecified damage and injuries and building evacuations in Bogota. The Colombian geological service put the magnitude of the quake at 6.6 while its American counterpart USGS put it at 7.4, with an e»»»

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Gulf News 3h

How one Iranian flight pushed Saudi Arabia and Houthis towards war

Dubai: It began with an Iranian plane trying to land in Yemen. Within weeks, Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi militants were exchanging fire, ships and oil facilities were being targeted, ports were being bombed and troops were preparing for the possibility of another ground war. Also Read: »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Own a Chevrolet Trax, Cruze or Aveo? Your vehicle could be affected

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has recalled more than 27,000 Chevrolet vehicles after identifying a defect in the driver-side airbag inflator that could cause metal fragments to be propelled into the cabin during a crash, posing a risk of serious injury or death. The recall covers 27,3»»»

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Arab News 3h

Ferrari Monza among £8m of supercars seized in London crackdown

LONDON: Over £8 million ($10.8 million) worth of vehicles have been seized in a police crackdown on antisocial driving in London. Metropolitan Police officers, supported by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, took part in an operation between Aug. 7 and Aug. 9, targeting uninsured drivers, antisocial and d»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE residents' update: Flight updates, oil spill near Oman, Strait of Hormuz standoff

The Middle East security situation remains fluid, with Iran refusing to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the US meets its demands. For UAE residents, the developments could affect flights, regional travel, shipping and energy markets. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News a»»»

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RT 3h

France detains 420 over suspected wildfire offenses

French police have detained 420 people for allegedly starting fires deliberately or through serious negligence during a devastating wildfire season that has burned nearly 120,000 hectares across the country, according to the Interior Ministry. France has experienced successive heatwaves this summer»»»

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RT 3h

Iran promises new Khamenei footage amid health rumors

Iran will release footage of its new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, appearing in public, a senior paramilitary commander said on Sunday, in an apparent effort to dispel rumors about his health. Khamenei has not been seen in public since March, when he was chosen to succeed his father, Ali Khamen»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MoPH invites students, young professionals to take part in WHO video competition on influenza, COVID-19 prevention

DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the launch of the Global Youth Competition on Influenza and COVID-19 Prevention and Control, organised by the World Health Organization (WHO), inviting students and young professionals to participate. The competition seeks to encourage young »»»

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UPI 3h

Oil prices climb as doubts Strait of Hormuz will open anytime soon grow - UPI.com

The price of oil rose on international markets Monday on fears a deal to end the standoff that has effectively closed the Hormuz Strait, through which 20% of the world's hydrocarbons are normally shipped, could be some time off amid a lack of clarity from United States and Iran. File photo by Neil »»»

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EU Observer 4h

Baltic states get ready for Russian false-flag attack on Nato

In recent months, European intelligence services have increasingly warned that, alongside its war in Ukraine, Russia is intensifying hybrid operations targeting Nato countries. Investigators in several states are dealing with suspected sabotage, arson attacks, damage to critical infrastructure, and»»»

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RT 4h

German reporter asks Zelensky how Europe can help ‘kill more Russians’

A German journalist asked Vladimir Zelensky at a press conference in Belgrade how Europeans could help Kiev “kill more Russians,” prompting Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to raise his eyebrows in apparent disbelief. The provocative question came from Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung correspondent»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

MoPH invites students, young professionals to join WHO video competition on influenza, COVID-19

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the launch of the Global Youth Competition on Influenza and COVID-19 Prevention and Control, organised by the World Health Organization (WHO), and encouraged students and young professionals to participate. The competition aims to enco»»»

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Arab News 4h

Makkah initiative to treat 1,000 cataract patients

MAKKAH: The Moafa community health initiative was recently launched in Makkah to provide treatment and cataract surgery for residents and pilgrims to the Two Holy Mosques. It aims to improve beneficiaries’ quality of life and establish an integrated model combining healthcare with humanitarian impa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar Stars League signs partnership agreement with EAA Foundation

DOHA: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, making it QSL's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partner for two seasons (2026-2027 and 2027-2028). It reflects QSL's commitment to strengthening its community role an»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Days of heavy rain leave at least 16 dead in Philippines

Manila: Floods, landslides and accidents driven by a nine-day downpour equivalent to more than a month's worth of rain in some areas have killed at least 16 people in the northern Philippines, rescuers said Monday. The rains, exacerbated by tropical storms, have led to school and government office »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar Stock Exchange index closes lower

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Monday's trading session lower by 2.67 points, or 0.03 percent, reaching 10,097.44 points. A total of 274,532,605 shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QAR 798,281,830.062 through 20,902 transactions across all sectors. The sh»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE traffic alert: Heavy congestion hits Dubai-Sharjah roads and highways

Dubai: Motorists travelling between Dubai and Sharjah are facing heavy congestion this afternoon, according to real-time traffic data from Google Maps, with delays building along several major corridors and interchanges since the rush hour. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News ap»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Hundreds of Syria Kurds head back to border town after years of displacement

A first group of Syrian Kurds were headed for the northeastern border town of Ras al-Ain on Monday following years of displacement, months after an integration deal between the Kurds and Damascus. The January agreement on merging Kurdish forces and civil institutions into the state included the ret»»»

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Flying taxi maker Archer buys 3 of Boeing's eVTOL subsidiaries

Dubai: Flying taxi maker Archer Aviation is buying three Boeing subsidiaries in a deal that will combine electric aircraft, autonomous flight and defence technologies and give Archer a business generating more than $200 million in annual revenue. Archer is acquiring Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu and S»»»

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Naharnet 5h

From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and thread

Encouraging customers to mend worn clothes instead of buying new ones might seem like a self-defeating sales strategy. But in-store repairs and sewing workshops are becoming essential retail services for clothing brands as they try to appeal to young consumers who want to save money and the planet.»»»

Gulf News 5h

Water gun fun brings relief to sweltering Seoul

Dubai: People in Seoul took part in a lively water gun festival as an ongoing heatwave pushed temperatures higher across the South Korean capital. Participants sprayed each other with water, turning the event into a refreshing escape from the intense summer heat. The festival brought together crowd»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Crews Extinguish Fires Caused by Israeli Attacks on Western Bekaa

Civil defense teams from the Islamic Health Authority and the Lebanese Civil Defense, with the support of local residents and the assistance of a Lebanese Army helicopter, managed to control and completely extinguish the fires that broke out in the forests of the Western Bekaa, Kfarhouna, and Touma»»»

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Arab News 5h

Comedian Mina Liccione on how ‘laughter is a form of resistance’

TORONTO: In 2007, when Italian-American New Yorker Mina Liccione was offered a gig in Dubai, she had to Google where the UAE was. Now, 18 years, one Arab husband and twin sons later, Liccione is a key figure in the country’s comedy scene, and is bringing her latest stand-up special, “Arabized,” to »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Saudi Arabia plans minimum hotel staffing ratios, requiring up to three employees per room to boost service quality and support its fast-growing tourism sector

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism is proposing mandatory minimum staffing levels for hotels and other tourist accommodation, linking the number of employees required to the size and classification of each establishment. The proposal, released for public consultation under the “Minimum Staff»»»

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Gulf News 5h

16 Bangladeshis killed factory fire in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Sixteen Bangladeshi workers have been killed in a fire at a sofa manufacturing facility in Riyadh, prompting Bangladesh to seek the swift repatriation of their bodies and compensation for their families. The fire broke out on Sunday at a facility used for furniture upholstery in the Saudi c»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Oman Coast Guard rescues kayakers off Qurum Beach and saves child from drowning in Sohar

Dubai: Oman’s Coast Guard rescued three people after their boat capsized while they were kayaking off Al Qurum Beach in the Wilayat of Bausher, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) said. The three were rescued by Coast Guard teams following the incident off the popular Muscat beach. No further details about»»»

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