The Peninsula 10m

Gaza holds largest funeral in Palestine's history for 112 martyrs from a single family

Gaza: Palestinians in Gaza held Tuesday a solemn national funeral procession for the remains and bodies of 112 martyrs from a single family killed in an Israeli carnage carried out by the Israeli occupation army on Nov. 22, 2023, at the beginning of the war of annihilation against the enclave and i»»»

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Sana 10m

Syrian Petroleum Company, HKN Energy discuss plans to develop Rmelan fields

Hasakah, Aug. 4 (SANA) Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) CEO Youssef Qablawi and HKN Energy CEO Mark Rollins held a joint press conference at the Rmelan oil fields in Hasakah province on Tuesday to discuss production development plans using modern technologies and the targeted timeline to gradually in»»»

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Arab News 14m

UNRWA warns against seizure and closure of Qalandia Training College

JERUSALEM: The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East warned on Tuesday that any unlawful closure or seizure of the Qalandia Training College by Israeli authorities would deprive Palestinians essential education and vocational training services provided under the agency’»»»

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UPI 18m

Florida teen becomes world's youngest college professor at 18 - UPI.com

Aug. 4 (UPI) -- An engineering prodigy who started college at the age of 10 became the youngest college professor of all time at the age of 18. Guinness World Records confirmed Nathan Thomas, who is now 21, was 18 years and 346 days old when he started teaching at Florida's Miami Dade College in Au»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

Samsung bans apps that exploit smart TVs to route internet traffic

Seoul: South Korean electronics company Samsung has announced a ban on apps that share its smart TV users' internet connection with third parties, after security research revealed apps that use software to turn devices into gateways for internet traffic without users' knowledge. The company explain»»»

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The Peninsula 22m

Qatar condemns targeting of police station in Pakistan

Doha: The State of Qatar voiced its condemnation and denunciation of the bombing that targeted a police station in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the northwest of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which led to deaths and injuries. In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reite»»»

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Arab News 26m

6 years after Beirut port blast, UN urges Lebanon to speed up investigation and judicial reforms

NEW YORK CITY: As Lebanon marked the sixth anniversary on Tuesday of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, the UN called on authorities in the country to accelerate the stalled investigation into the blast, and to pursue structural reforms that would strengthen judicial independence. Jean Arnault, the of»»»

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UPI 42m

Moody's warns Latin America faces hurdles in critical minerals boom - UPI.com

An aerial photograph shows the old Serra Pelada gold mine in Curionopolis, Brazil, in September. The mine, considered the largest artisanal open-pit mine in Brazil's history, aims to resume its previous operations. However, challenges such as disputes among miners, substantial debt and environmenta»»»

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The Peninsula 58m

Amir receives phone call from US President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call today from President of the United States of America HE Donald Trump. During the call, they reviewed the latest regional developments, particularly the efforts to de-escalate tensions between the United States of America»»»

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Arab News 1h

Five Amazon countries arrest hundreds in major crackdown on environmental crime

BOGOTA: Police from five Amazon countries have arrested hundreds of people and seized timber, minerals and thousands of livestock in one of the largest coordinated crackdowns on environmental crime ever carried out in the world’s largest rainforest. Authorities from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuad»»»

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UPI 1h

Luxury hotel aims to make Chile a gateway to Antarctica - UPI.com

The Cormorant at 55 South, in Puerto Williams, Chile, is designed to streamline travel to one of the world’s most remote destinations, Antarctica. With 150 rooms, it is to open in October. Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean Group Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Puerto Williams, the world's southernmost city, will o»»»

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UPI 1h

New Jersey sues Amazon over labor practices - UPI.com

New Jersey on Tuesday sued Amazon, accusing the retailing giant of using its dominance to impose poor working conditions on its independent drivers. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Aug. 4 (UPI) -- New Jersey on Tuesday sued Amazon, accusing the retailing giant of using its dominance to»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Beheira allocated EGP 9.9bn in public investments for FY2026/27: Planning minister

Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom has unveiled the Citizen Investment Plan for Beheira governorate for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, allocating EGP 9.9bn in public investments to finance 422 development projects across infrastructure and human development sectors. Rostom said the»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Nepal mountaineers mourn 'lost generation' in Pakistan avalanche

Kathmandu: Hundreds of Nepalis held a candlelight vigil on Tuesday honouring 10 climbers killed in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, as rescuers battled treacherous conditions to recover the remaining bodies. World-renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, 43, was among the victims along w»»»

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Arab News 1h

Missing Uganda opposition aide appears in video after a year

KAMPALA: A video has emerged of an emaciated former aide to one of Uganda’s leading opposition figures months after he vanished, with his family and activists on Tuesday alleging state involvement. Sam Mugumya, 47, was a prominent aide to opposition politician Kizza Besigye — abducted in Kenya two »»»

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Arab News 1h

What a Hezbollah-Damascus meeting would mean for Lebanon and Syria

LONDON: For years, Hezbollah fighters propped up Syrian ruler Bashar Assad, who the men now governing in Damascus fought to overthrow. Both sides are now talking about sitting down together. Any handshake between them would be built on that history. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said on Tuesday that»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Indian vessel sinks after projectile strike off Yemen, all 14 crew rescued

Dubai: An Indian commercial vessel sank after being hit by a projectile off the coast of Yemen, but all 13 Indian nationals on board were rescued, Indian authorities said on Tuesday. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the mechanised sailing vessel MSV Faize Noo»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Manila: MRT-7 nears finish line as government approves changes — 35-minute commute in sight, instead of 3 hrs

Manila: The long-delayed Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) is moving closer to partial operations after the government approved technical changes intended to address implementation challenges and keep the project on track for a 2027 opening. The Economy and Development (ED) Council, chaired by Pres»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Indian vessel sinks after hit by projectile near Yemeni waters: India's shipping minister

India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping and WaterwaysSarbananda Sonowal said Indian ship Faize Noore Oliya has been hit by a projectile near Yemeni waters, causing the vessel to "capsize and sink." The Minister added that all 14 seafarers, who include 13 Indians, have been safely rescued by the Yemeni »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Royal Thai Embassy brings Thai culinary heritage to Doha through ‘Thailand on a Plate’

Doha: The Royal Thai Embassy in Doha is celebrating Thailand’s rich culinary heritage through “Thailand on a Plate: A Culinary Journey,” a culinary diplomacy initiative designed to strengthen cultural ties and people-to-people connections between Thailand and Qatar. Running from August 3 to 11, the»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Why Is Pakistan Interested in Trade With Iran Beyond Just Money?

Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their resolve to expand bilateral trade to $10 billion. Iranian Minister Mohammad Atabak called Pakistan a "long-term strategic trade partner" and expressed optimism that the free trade agreement (FTA) would be concluded soon. Goods transit offers Pakistan more tha»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Thousands pay tribute to Italian football legend Baresi

Milan, Italy: Thousands of people gathered outside a Milan church Tuesday to pay tribute to Italian football great Franco Baresi, who died last week aged 66. Regarded as one of the greatest sweepers in football history, a funeral service for the former AC Milan captain was held at Milan's Sant'Ambr»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar wins two bronze medals in Russian Olympiad, Colombia International Physics Olympiads 2026

Doha: The State of Qatar has achieved a new scientific milestone reflecting the excellence of its students on the international stage, with the Qatari team winning two bronze medals in two of the world's most prominent physics Olympiads. The achievement was earned by student Riteesh Vardhan Reddy K»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Photo, video: new Budapest bridge will be built

Budapest’s chief architect has approved the concept for a new pedestrian Budapest bridge to Óbuda Island, with the 138-metre-long, 3.5-metre-wide crossing to be built entirely from private funding, developer Biggeorge Property said on Tuesday. New Budapest bridge In a statement to MTI, the company »»»

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UPI 2h

Wildfire uncovers, detonates WWII munitions in southwest France - UPI.com

A handout photo made available by the Fire and Rescue Departmental Service 33 shows firefighters crew battling a fire near Le Porge, France, on Wednesday as a wildfire rages through the forest in Gironde. File Photo by Benoit Vega/SDIS33/EPA Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Destructive wildfires in southern France »»»

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France24 3h

As blaze abates, tourists and locals slowly returns to France's Cap Ferret

Life is returning to the Gironde in the southwest of France after more than ten days of wildfires. Travel to the area is slowly returning to the hotspot of Cap Ferret and local residents are also getting back to their homes. Businesses are hoping a busy August will help save the season, as police h»»»

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France24 3h

Record drought and heatwave bring energy emergency to Eastern Europe

Numerous governments across Central and Eastern Europe are taking steps to conserve electricity and avert an energy crisis amid record low water levels on the Danube River. In Hungary, the country's only nuclear plant provides electricity for half the country - but is now being shut down as there i»»»

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France24 3h

Replay: EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration addresses Ceuta incident

Rewatch the European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner's press conference as he addresses the mass crossing of migrants to Ceuta, amid talks between the bloc's internal ministers.»»»

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France24 3h

Spain and fellow EU nations bury the hatchet after Ceuta migration discord

Spain on Tuesday mended relations with fellow EU nations after a mass influx of migrants into the North African enclave of Ceuta drew criticism from both sides of the Atlantic. Spain also confirmed that of 72,000 people who entered the enclave from Morocco last week, all but 2,000 ha»»»

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France24 3h

Firefighters in Greece gain ground against wildfires near Athens

Easing winds on the northwestern outskirts of Athens allowed firefighters in Greece to gain ground against a wildfire that had been burning for five consecutive days near the coastal village of Psatha, the fire service said. The greater Athens region has been placed under near-maximu»»»

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Arab News 3h

Van Gaal floats possibility of another stint as Netherlands coach

AMSTERDAM: Veteran coach Louis van Gaal said he ‌would not rule out the possibility of another return to the helm of the Netherlands national team amid speculation over who will replace Ronald Koeman. Van Gaal, who turns 75 on Saturday, has had three spells as Dutch coach, taking them to the World »»»

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Arab News 3h

Tighter supply elevates Singapore marine fuel premiums above its regional peers

SINGAPORE: Low-sulfur fuel oil supplies at Singapore have tightened on reduced output from refineries and declining sweet crude imports, trade sources and analysts said, driving up refueling costs for shippers at the world’s largest bunkering port. Spot premiums for very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO)»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Births dipped 1.7% in June while deaths fell 7.3%, official data show

Muscat: Oman registered 32,405 live births and 4,590 deaths during the first half of 2026, with both births and deaths declining compared with the same period last year, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The figures showed that 28,828 births were to Omani natio»»»

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Gulf News 3h

The Gulf is hotter, so why do Europe's heatwaves feel more unbearable?

Dubai: Europe's summer heatwaves may feel more oppressive than those in the Gulf, even though air temperatures in the Gulf routinely climb far higher, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences told Gulf News. Wh»»»

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Gulf News 3h

A mother's final act: Family says she died shielding her children during Egypt's earthquake

Cairo: A woman in Egypt's Menoufia Governorate died after collapsing while trying to protect her two young children during the earthquake that struck the country early on Monday, according to her family, although the Health Ministry said the tremor caused one injury and no officially recorded fatal»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar keeps Washington-Tehran dialogue channel open as mediators push for lasting deal: Advisor to Prime Minister and Foreign Ministry Official Spokesperson

Doha: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed Tuesday that the State of Qatar, the Sultanate of Oman and Pakistan have been bending constant efforts to facilitate engagement between Iran and the United Sta»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Filipina bound for Dubai stopped at Clark airport over fake OEC

Dubai: A 45-year-old Filipina bound for Dubai was pulled aside at Clark International Airport on July 24 after immigration officers found she was carrying a falsified Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC), the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said. The woman was due to fly to Dubai on a connecting flight»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Indian expat from Kerala killed in Dubai gas cylinder blast, confirms consulate

Dubai: An Indian expat was killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road on Monday, the Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed to Gulf News on Tuesday. The mission confirmed the identity of the person killed as Shijin Paul, a 27-year-old who hailed from the south Indian sta»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Italian garbagemen help recover lost 1 mln euro lottery ticket

Rome: A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from the trash in Italy after the frantic winner called on garbagemen to help her retrieve it, the waste management company told AFP. The instant win ticket was "miraculously still in one piece" after garbage workers combed through mounds of tra»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Sidra Medicine launches Women's Private Home Visits: Midwifery Care program

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has launched its Women's Private Home Visits: Midwifery Care program, a new private service that extends expert postnatal care beyond the hospital. The program provides eligible mothers and newborns with personalized care from experienced m»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Muscat Stock Exchange closes lower

Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange 30 index closed Tuesday at 7,334.80 points, down 14.3 points, or 0.19 percent, compared to the last trading session which closed at 7,349.07 points. Trading value reached OMR 48,188,045, a decrease of 30.55 percent, compared to the last trading session, which amoun»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar ranked most peaceful country in MENA in 2026 

DOHA: Qatar has retained its position as the most peaceful country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to the 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI), reaffirming its status as one of the region's safest and most stable nations. Figures released in the latest edition of the Global Peace Ind»»»

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UPI 4h

157 migrants rescued in the Channel after boat catches fire, capsizes - UPI.com

The shipwreck comes a day after U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would be "relentless" in combatting small boats crossing the Channel. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Aug. 4 (UPI) -- More than 150 migrants were rescued after their boat caught fire and capsized while crossing the »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Weather update: UAE summer heat crosses 50°C as thunderstorms, heavy rain hit parts of the country

The UAE recorded its highest temperature of the summer so far on Tuesday, with the mercury touching 50.1°C in Owtaid, in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region, at 2:15pm local time, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The reading topped the country's list of hot spots for the day, followe»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Arson suspect arrested as US northwest battles wildfires

Spokane, United States: Emergency crews on Tuesday were racing to contain flames in the US Northwest, where a man was arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the largest of the fires that have displaced tens of thousands. Wildfires supercharged by drought and intense heat have torn throug»»»

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Gulf News 4h

How garbagemen helped recover a €1 million lottery ticket from the trash in Italy

Rome: A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from the trash in Italy after the frantic winner called on garbagemen to help her retrieve it, the waste management company told AFP. The instant win ticket was "miraculously still in one piece" after garbage workers combed through mounds of tra»»»

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Arab News 4h

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi appoints Valerie Hillings as inaugural museum director

DUBAI: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has appointed Valerie Hillings as the inaugural director of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, marking a major milestone in the development of the highly anticipated cultural institution. Located within Saadiyat Cultural District, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Palestinians hold mass funeral for 112 bodies finally recovered from a 2023 Gaza strike

Deir Al Balah: Palestinians gathered on Tuesday for a mass funeral of more than 100 bodies finally recovered from a deadly Israeli strike in Gaza in 2023. More than 300 people were killed on Nov. 22, 2023, weeks into the war with Hamas, when warplanes flattened a residential block in Gaza City’s Sa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar affirms continuation of efforts to facilitate communication between Washington and Tehran

DOHA: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar, the Sultanate of Oman, and Pakistan are exerting continuous efforts to facilitate communication between Iran and the United Stat»»»

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Arab News 4h

Mini op-ed: Middle East museums are compelling platforms for dialogue

DOHA: For much of the modern era, museums were defined by a singular mission: to collect, classify, and determine what was worthy of preservation. Over time, institutions such as the Louvre, the British Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art drew their authority from the weight of their collect»»»

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