Arab News 7m

Zelensky asks Trump to help him get Elon Musk’s OK to use Starlink to help with strikes on Russia

WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pitched President Donald Trump and other American officials on helping Ukraine win permission from tech titan Elon Musk to use his Starlink satellite communications system to guide strikes inside Russia. The push for expanded use of Starlink co»»»

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France24 19m

Trump blames Spain for migrant chaos despite return of tens of thousands to Morocco

US President Donald Trump and other far-right leaders on Friday seized on Spain's migration crisis to bolster their political messaging on immigration, while over half of the migrants who had crossed the border made their way back to Morocco voluntarily the same day.  US President Donald Trump»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

UN Chief calls for end to Middle East war, restoration of freedom of navigation

New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called today for an end to the fighting across the Middle East and urged the full restoration of international navigational rights and freedoms in and around the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. "The fighting must stop everyw»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Hungary prepares to shut down its only nuclear power plant as Danube water levels fall to record lows

Budapest: Hungary is preparing to shut down its only nuclear power plant for the first time in its 44-year history as record-low water levels in the Danube River disrupt cooling operations, authorities said today. The country's Prime Minister Peter Magyar told a press conference that the Paks Nucle»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Protests Erupt Across Albania Over Proposed Territorial Reform

Residents in several Albanian municipalities staged protests on Friday against a proposed territorial reform that would significantly reduce the number of local governments, arguing the plan would weaken local representation and erase community identities. The governing Socialist Party has proposed»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Abu Dhabi extends Parent-friendly Label application deadline

Organisations across the UAE now have until August 14 to apply for the fourth cycle of the Parent-friendly Label, the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has announced. The deadline was extended following strong interest from semi-government, private and third-sector organisations since appli»»»

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Arab News 1h

UNICEF: Sudan’s El-Obeid ‘massive disaster’

GENEVA: The Sudanese flashpoint of El-Obeid and surrounding areas are experiencing a spike in malnutrition, gender-based violence and other issues, the United Nations’ children’s agency said on Friday. It said the conflict was “a massive disaster that keeps getting worse.” Now in Khartoum after vis»»»

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Arab News 1h

With fields destroyed and hives lost, Gaza’s beekeepers struggle to start over

GAZA/CAIRO: Standing on the roof of ​a war-damaged building overlooking the ruins of Gaza City, beekeeper Ibrahim Al-Dabba gently lifts a honeycomb frame as bees buzz around him. “Bees require trees, we are raising bees among rubble,” he said. For Gaza’s beekeepers, the struggle to rebuild their li»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Japan's jobless rate unchanged at 2.5 pct in June

Tokyo: Japan's unemployment rate stayed unchanged at 2.5 percent in June for the third straight month, government data showed Friday. The number of people with jobs in June was down 0.5 percent at a seasonally adjusted 68.46 million, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said. Of thos»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Less than two cancellations in every 1,000 flights: Emirates sets a global benchmark

Dubai: Emirates ranked among the world’s most operationally reliable airlines in June, recording one of the lowest flight cancellation rates globally despite continued disruption to air travel in parts of the region. According to operational performance data from aviation analytics firm OAG, just 0»»»

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UPI 1h

August night sky has a rare double feature with eclipse, meteor shower - UPI.com

People watch through special solar glasses as the moon moves across the sun during the 2024 solar eclipse in Milwaukee, Wis., on April 8, 2024. The first total solar eclipse since the 2024 event will take place in August. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo August will feature three majo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Abdullah bin Zayed meets UK Foreign Secretary in London

London: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, in London. During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of issues of mutual i»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

4.7 magnitude quake hits volcanic region near Naples

Rome: A 4.7-magnitude earthquake shook a southern Italian region near Naples on Friday, but authorities said there were no immediate requests for emergency help. The quake was centred at the Campi Flegrei area, according to Italy's Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology (INGV). The area, site of E»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah: Lebanese People Saw No Action from Authorities as Israeli Enemy Continues Destruction of Villages

Hezbollah said Lebanese authorities have taken no action in line with their national and sovereign responsibilities as the Israeli occupation entity continues to destroy villages in southern Lebanon. In a statement, Hezbollah affirmed that the Israeli enemy was continuing, in full view of the Leban»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Italy suspends Schengen Agreement with Spain for a month following migrant influx into Ceuta

Rome: Italy decided today to suspend the Schengen Agreement, which guarantees free movement with Spain, for one month following the influx of more than 50,000 migrants into Ceuta from Morocco yesterday (Thursday), despite assurances from Madrid authorities that the incident had been contained. The »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Own agricultural land? Abu Dhabi's new housing scheme could unlock a Dh1.75m loan

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA), in collaboration with the Urban Planning and Permits Centre at the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), introduced the Housing Construction Loan on Subdivided Agricultural Land service, aligning with the goals of the Year of Family. Th»»»

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Arab News 2h

Damascus oud makers keep centuries-old Syrian craft alive

DAMASCUS: In a workshop filled with the scent of walnut wood and the sound of hand tools, Syrian craftsman Firas Salka carefully shapes what will eventually become a Damascus oud, one of the Arab world’s most iconic musical instruments. Over several months, each piece of wood is carved, assembled a»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Spain announces success in containing influx of over 50,000 migrants to Ceuta

Madrid: Spain confirmed today that it has contained the massive influx of migrants to Ceuta, whose numbers exceeded 50,000, noting that the voluntary return of the majority of those who crossed the land and sea borders yesterday has begun. In a statement today, Spanish authorities revealed that res»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah: The primary responsibility lies with the silent, absent, and even complicit authorities, which granted legitimacy to the Israeli enemy by signing the “framework agreement” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: The primary responsibility lies with the silent, absent, and even complicit authorities, which granted legitimacy to the Israeli»»»

Arab News 2h

Congo’s Ebola outbreak ‘is second largest on record’

KINSHASA: Democratic Republic of Congo’s fast-spreading Ebola outbreak is now the world’s second-largest on record, government data showed on Friday, as transmission continues to outpace efforts to contain the epidemic. The number of cases reported across Congo has risen to 3,532, the Communication»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah: The Israeli enemy continues, in full view of the Lebanese authorities and the international community, to destroy villages and burn homes in southern Lebanon in a desperate attempt to prevent residents from returning - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: The Israeli enemy continues, in full view of the Lebanese authorities and the international community, to destroy villages and b»»»

RT 3h

To the last Ukrainian: Why the EU doesn’t want Kiev’s draft dodgers

Statehood Day in Kiev. Very important. Very historical. “So how can I make it all about me?” the EU said. Here comes Brussels to put the “hood” in “statehood” day, and bring some muscle to Kiev’s mobilization hustle. What a great opportunity for the EU to come back into town for another photo op, a»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Budapest smashes 105-year heat record as brutal heatwave tightens grip on Hungary

Budapest has set a new daily heat record after temperatures climbed to 39.4°C in the capital’s Újpest district on Friday afternoon, according to preliminary data from Hungary’s national meteorological service, HungaroMet. The new record is 2°C higher than the previous Budapest record for 31 July, w»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Italy temporarily suspends Schengen with Spain over migrant surge

Rome: Italy has suspended its Schengen agreement with Spain, following the influx of migrants into the latter's Ceuta enclave in northern Morocco, Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Friday. "The temporary suspension of Schengen with Spain is a necessary decision to protect the security of»»»

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UPI 3h

Lebanon’s president condemns Israeli explosions near historic castle - UPI.com

Smoke rises after an Israeli strike next to the Crusader-period Beaufort Castle, as seen from the Israeli side of the border in the Upper Galilee, northern Israel, in June. File Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 31 (UPI) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned Israel on Friday for »»»

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Arab News 3h

Gaza deal the only good news amid Hormuz collapse and worsening climate crisis, UN chief says

NEW YORK CITY: The only good news to emerge from the Middle East in recent days was US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an agreement under which Hamas would relinquish its weapons and Israel withdraw its forces from Gaza, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said on Friday as he warned th»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

UAE condemns Iranian attack on Kuwait

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed Iranian hostile attack targeting Kuwait with drones. In a statement, the UAE Foreign Ministry affirmed that this hostile attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its secu»»»

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UPI 3h

French wine industry could face struggle after fire damage ruins crops - UPI.com

A handout photo made available by Gironde Departmental Fire and Rescue Service shows flames engulfing a road as a wildfire spreads in Lege-Cap-Ferret, south-western France, on July 23. The French wine industry may face a tough year. Photo by Damien Renbert/EPA July 31 (UPI) -- Wildfires in France h»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE opens nominations for inaugural Year Of Award

Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Year Of Award has been launched as a national recognition platform establishing the enduring legacy of the annual themes of the UAE Year Of initiative. The Award celebrates individuals and organisa»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs holds telephone conversation with Chairman of Hamas Political Bureau

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Chairman of the Political Bureau of Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), Dr. Khalil Al Hayya held a telephone conversation on Friday. at the outset of the call HE the Prime Minister and M»»»

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France24 4h

No, this video does not show a drone attack on ships in Egypt

Following reports of a drone attack on a US-owned gas storage vessel at Egypt’s Damietta port, a video purporting to show the incident began circulating online. The footage, however, is unrelated to the conflict in the Middle East. FRANCE 24 found that the footage instead shows a Ukrainian drone st»»»

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UPI 4h

Seoul shares surge record 18 pct to reclaim 6,500-point level on chip rally - UPI.com

This photo, taken Friday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks skyrocketed by a record eighteen percent on semiconductor gains. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks skyrocketed by a record 18 percent to reclaim the 6,500-point level Friday, driven by robust semiconduct»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Hot, humid weather to continue during August: Qatar Met

Doha: The Qatar Meteorological Department released the climate information guide for the month of August. According to QMD, in August, the third month of summer, the hot and humid weather continues, with no significant rainfall. The month is also dominated by the presence of low pressure at the sur»»»

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Gulf News 4h

ADNOC changes pricing method for Abu Dhabi crude from November

Abu Dhabi: ADNOC today announced an update to the Official Selling Price (OSP) methodology for its Abu Dhabi crude grades, following a regular commercial review. Effective 1 November 2026, ADNOC will transition from the current ICE Futures Abu Dhabi-based pricing methodology, which uses the Murban »»»

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BNE 4h

At least 19 die as 49,000 migrants cross from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta

At least 19 people died after about 49,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta in a single day, prompting both countries to reinforce controls along the European Union’s border with Africa. Spain and Morocco moved to halt further crossings on July 31 after the unpreceden»»»

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Arab News 4h

Israeli demolition of Beaufort Castle tunnels triggers tremors across southern Lebanon

BEIRUT: Massive Israeli explosions targeting a Hezbollah tunnel network beneath Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon triggered tremors that were felt across large parts of the country overnight, with residents describing the blasts as resembling an earthquake. The explosions, which occurred shortly »»»

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UPI 5h

Ex-wife of Rep. Max Miller files restraining order, alleges violence - UPI.com

Max Miller arrives for a State Dinner hosted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump in 2019. Miller, now a congressman from Ohio, is facing a restraining order against him from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Grisham has also accused him of domestic violence. File Photo by Ron Sachs/UPI »»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE opens nominations for inaugural Year Of Award

Abu Dhabi: Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Year Of Award has been launched as a national recognition platform establishing the enduring legacy of the annual themes of the UAE Year Of initiative. The Award celebrates individuals and organisa»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

PM Magyar says Hungary enters 'one of the worst energy crises in decades', shares new Paks shutdown date

Hungary is entering what Prime Minister Péter Magyar has described as one of the country’s most serious energy crises in decades, with the most critical period expected to begin on Monday as the Paks Nuclear Power Plant moves closer to a possible full shutdown. Speaking at two emergency press brief»»»

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Arab News 5h

Arabian horses enhance visitor experience at Raghadan Forest

AL-BAHA: Visitors to Raghadan Forest Park during Al-Baha Summer Season can get up close to purebred Arabian horses and enjoy the chance to ride, photograph and learn more about these beautiful creatures. Set against the forest's mountainous terrain, dense vegetation and cool mist, the initiative hi»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Singapore's labor market continues to expand in Q2 despite global uncertainty

Singapore: Singapore's total employment grew by 10,700 in the second quarter, marking the 19th consecutive quarter of growth, according to advance data released by the Ministry of Manpower. The increase was driven mainly by non-resident employment, particularly in sectors such as construction and m»»»

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UPI 6h

Chile ministers' tariff criticism draws U.S. ambassador's rebuke - UPI.com

U.S. Ambassador to Chile Brandon Judd raised diplomatic tensions with the Chilean government Thursday by saying that criticism from Cabinet ministers of the additional 12.5% tariff imposed by Washington on some Chilean exports complicates diplomatic negotiations aimed at reversing it. File Photo by»»»

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Tanjug 6h

Djedovic Handanovic: There are indications NIS will get new licence from OFAC

OHRID - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Friday there were indications the Serbian oil company NIS would receive a new operating licence from the US authorities and that this was expected to be formalised by an official letter from the US administration. Si»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

First Two US Aircraft Arrive at Bezmer Base under Middle East Support Deployment

Two US military aircraft have landed at Bezmer Air Base in Southeastern Bulgaria, the Defence Ministry told BTA on Friday. On July 22, the National Assembly approved the deployment in Bulgaria of up to eight Boeing KC-135 aerial refuelling tankers, together with their crews, up to 250 US service pe»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

EU inflation rises to 2.9% in July

Brussels: The eurozone's annual inflation rate rose to 2.9% in July 2026, up from 2.8% in June, according to data released today by Eurostat. Eurostat said energy prices recorded the largest increase among the inflation components in July, rising 10.0% year-on-year compared with 8.5% in June. Servi»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Kuwaiti oil prices rise $1.69 a barrel

Kuwait: The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation announced that the price of a barrel of Kuwaiti oil rose by $1.69 in Thursday's trading, reaching $86.69 per barrel, down from $85 in previous trading. Globally, oil prices declined, with Brent crude falling by $1.71 to settle at $89.03 a barrel, and US West»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Own a BMW 5 Series or 7 Series? Check whether your vehicle is affected

Riyadh: More than 6,500 BMW vehicles have been recalled by the Ministry of Commerce due to a defect in the driver's seat wiring harness that may cause an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of smoke emission or a vehicle fire. The recall affects 6,574 BMW 5 Series and 7 Series vehicles fr»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian hostile attack on Kuwait

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed Iranian hostile attack targeting the brotherly State of Kuwait with drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this hostile attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereign»»»

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Novinite 6h

Is Bulgaria Actually at Risk from Iran? What the Bezmer Tanker Row Is, and Isn't

Bulgaria spent the past ten days absorbing a stream of Iranian warnings, opposition demands for emergency security councils, and a foreign minister fielding a hostile phone call, all before a single American aircraft had even landed. The first US KC-135 refueling tanker touched down at Bezmer air b»»»

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