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Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry capsizing rises to 68: police

Harare, Zimbabwe: Authorities retrieved 22 bodies from Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Saturday to take the death toll from last week's ferry capsizing to 68, as the search continued for remaining victims, the police said. The passenger ferry overturned in choppy waters on Tuesday in a rare accident on t»»»

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Yemeni media: Saudi-backed gunmen fire several artillery shells at populated villages in the Al-Arouq and Al-Aboos areas of Hayfan District - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Infectious diseases spread in migrant-packed Ceuta

Cases of infectious disease, including gastroenteritis, have been reported among migrants in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta since the mass influx from neighboring Morocco occurred in late July. Spain’s National Institute for Health Management (INGESA) confirmed that gastroenteritis has brok»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Lekhwiya delegation participates in Egypt's Civil Protection Search and Rescue Team international classification ceremony

Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), headed by Assistant Commander for Administration and Supply, Staff Brigadier Mubarak Sherida Al Kaabi participated in the ceremony announcing that the Search and Rescue Team affiliated with the General Directorate of Civil Prote»»»

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TAP 1h

Tunindex ends week down 1.7%

Tunis, August 15 (TAP) Tunindex ended the week (August 10-14) down 1.7% to 19,692.67 points, taking its annual performance to 48.9% with a traded volume of TND 52.6 million thanks to a block transaction on the BT stock worth TND 18.6 million, said...»»»

Jordan Times 1h

Jordan-Saudi Business Council to convene in Amman this month

AMMAN — The Jordan-Saudi Business Council is set to hold a high-level meeting in Amman later this month, hosted by the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC), with active participation from business leaders, investors and economic sector representatives from both nations.The upcoming gathering serves as »»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Jordan, Ethiopia sign MoU to boost trade, investment cooperation

AMMAN — The Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries.The MoU is signed by JCC President Khalil Haj Tawfiq and Et»»»

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France24 1h

'We're seeing an important escalation in southern Lebanon despite the so-called truce'

Overnight Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least seven people in one village, in the deadliest escalation since the lull in fighting began two months ago. FRANCE 24 correspondent Renée Davis, reporting from Beirut, says the strikes mark a significant escalation despite the so-called tr»»»

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Arab News 1h

German wildfire near Belgian border under control, local authorities say

HUERTGENWALD, Germany: A wildfire in western Germany that forced the evacuation of thousands of people on Friday has stabilized, local authorities said on Saturday, although residents were still barred from returning home. More than 2,000 people were evacuated from the ‌village of Gey, ‌near the Be»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel says Ansar strike targeted Hezbollah commander

The Israeli military said on Saturday that its strike on the Lebanese village of Ansar, where authorities reported seven people killed including children, targeted a Hezbollah commander. It said it "struck a central headquarters of the Radwan Force", referring to an elite Hezbollah unit, adding tha»»»

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Israel says wants 'more serious' talks with Lebanon

Israel wants new and more ambitious U.S.-brokered talks with Lebanon after carrying out deadly strikes targeting Hezbollah, a spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday. The Israeli strikes against Hezbollah "should jumpstart the talks and make them much more serious, not do t»»»

UPI 1h

47 dead from 7.7 magnitude Indonesia quake - UPI.com

Rescuers evacuate a victim after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, Saturday. At least 47 people are dead. Photo by BASARNAS Handout/EPA Aug. 15 (UPI) -- A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Indonesia early Saturday has killed 47 people so far, au»»»

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France24 1h

French father and two children rescued after 16 hours adrift off Thai island

A French family was rescued after drifting for more than 16 hours off the coast of the Thai island of Koh Samui, where their jet ski had capsized, a local official told AFP on Saturday. A French family spent more than 16 hours floating at sea after their jet ski capsized off Thailand's Koh Sam»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up for India’s 80th Independence Day

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was illuminated in the colours of the Indian flag on Saturday night as the UAE joined Indian nationals in celebrating India’s 80th Independence Day. The world’s tallest building glowed in saffron, white and green, offering a striking display of friendship and goodwill towards I»»»

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Arab News 1h

Israeli settlers attack crews restoring water and electricity to besieged Qusra homes; 4 workers detained

QUSRA, West Bank: Israeli settlers attacked municipal crews attempting to restore water and electricity to three besieged Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra on Saturday, while Israeli forces detained four workers, according to the village’s mayor, Abdul Azim Wadi. The crews were di»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Death toll from Indonesia earthquake rises to 40

JAKARTA: The death toll from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the coast of Flores Island in eastern Indonesia has risen to at least 40, with 50 injured, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate coastal areas out of fear of tsunamis. A second earthquake, measuring 6.9 magnitude, was also»»»

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TAP 1h

Weather Alert: Heavy rain and winds exceeding 80 km/h expected in several regions

Tunis, August 15, 2026 (TAP) – Several regions across Tunisia are expected to experience unsettled weather in the coming period, with thunderstorms and occasionally heavy rainfall ranging from 20 to 40 mm and locally reaching 60 mm, accompanied by...»»»

Gulf News 1h

UAE temperature crosses 50°C as rain forecast for four days

Abu Dhabi: Temperatures in the UAE climbed above 50°C on Saturday, with Sweihan in Al Ain recording 50.2°C at 2.30pm, the highest temperature registered across the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. The extreme heat comes just before a shift towards more unsettled conditions,»»»

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Sana 1h

Former Colombian president says Golan is Syrian territory

Bogotá, Aug. 15 (SANA) Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Saturday that Colombians consider the occupied Syrian Golan to be Syrian territory, not Israeli territory. Petro said on X that Colombians, like most of the international community, consider the Golan to be Syrian territory rather»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Riyadh Air lands in Pakistan with daily Islamabad flights and Lahore next

Islamabad: Riyadh Air has begun operations in Pakistan with the launch of a daily service between Riyadh and Islamabad, marking the Saudi carrier’s latest international expansion and adding a new direct link between the two capitals. The inaugural flight, RX-660, arrived at Islamabad International »»»

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Al Manar 2h

Lebanese Health Ministry: Israeli strikes on Saturday have resulted in 11 martyrs and wounded 19 others - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Health Ministry: Israeli strikes on Saturday have resulted in 11 martyrs and wounded 19 others 15-08-2026 18:31 PM Latest News Urg»»»

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei: An agreement has been reached on a navigation route map between Iran and Oman - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei: An agreement has been reached on a navigation route map between Iran and Oman 15-08-202»»»

Dailynews Hungary 2h

Danube drought: Central European countries urged to act together as energy systems come under pressure - analysis

The record-low water levels of the Danube are no longer simply an environmental or agricultural concern. A new regional analysis warns that the drought is putting energy security under growing pressure across Central and Eastern Europe – and highlights the need for countries along the river to tack»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Watch: Scientific mission suddenly halted after another team lost a diver at sea

Sharjah: A scientific research mission at sea was brought to an abrupt halt after a diver from another team went missing, prompting researchers and crew members to suspend their work and prepare to join an emergency search-and-rescue operation. The incident is documented in the second part of Echo »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Andy Burnham urges ‘reflection’ after death of Cambridge professor

Cambridge: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for "reflection" Saturday after the death of Cambridge academic Jason Arday as his family denounced what they called years of harassment amid accusations of plagiarism. Arday, 41, was found dead Friday, just over a week after he quit as a Cambridge U»»»

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RT 2h

Netanyahu calls UK ‘Islamic Republic of Britain’ amid tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the UK as the “Islamic Republic of Britain,” as the country’s new Labour government weighs taking measures against Israel.Speaking on an Israeli Army Radio podcast on Friday, Netanyahu criticized the British media’s coverage of Israel, while c»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah: Israeli Occupation’s Continued Attacks on Lebanon Will Be Met With an Appropriate Response - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Arab News 2h

Star Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina faces Malawi’s prolific Chawinga sisters in WAFCON final

JOHANNESBURG: Prolific sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have been instrumental in transforming Malawi from no-hopers to giant killers to finalists at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Malawian Scorchers scored 12 goals en route to the title decider against Cameroon on Sunday »»»

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TAP 2h

National economy grows 2.3% in Q2 of 2026 (INS)

Tunis, Aug. 15 (TAP)- The national economy grew 2,3% in Q2 of 2026 in comparison with the same period in 2025, according to preliminary estimates of quarterly national accounts published Saturday by National Institute of Statistics (INS).The GDP...»»»

TAP 2h

Indonesia–Tunisia Business Forum: CCINO explores opportunities at Trade Expo Indonesia 2026

Tunis, August 15, 2026 (TAP) — The North-West Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCINO) participated in the Indonesia–Tunisia Business Forum, held in Tunis on August 12 at the initiative of the Indonesian Embassy, with a focus on promoting...»»»

24 News Agency 2h

Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan agree on further steps for land exchange - | 24.KG

A meeting of the joint working commission of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on organizational and technical issues of the land exchange was held in Kadamdzhai, Batken region. The Ministry of Labor reported. The parties discussed the practical implementation of previously reached agreements, including ci»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Music, dance, selfies and fireworks as Taliban mark five years in power

Kabul: Dancing to loud patriotic music and taking selfies, supporters of the Taliban rallied in central Kabul on Saturday to celebrate the government's five years in power. Hundreds of Afghans gathered just metres from the former embassy of the United States, whose drawdown of troops resulted in th»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Putin to Discuss Deeper Cooperation With Myanmar President on August 18 - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss deepening bilateral cooperation and international agenda issues with Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing on August 18, with documents expected to be signed, the Kremlin said on Saturday. "The leaders will discuss prospects for deepening Ru»»»

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Arab News 2h

Exhausted health workers in Congo struggle to keep up as Ebola outpaces contact tracing

NIZI, Congo: Every day, community health worker Gédéon Banga Ngbape and his team fan out across communities in eastern Congo looking for people who may have crossed paths with the country’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history. The workers investigate dozens of alerts, search for those exposed»»»

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Arab News 3h

Yemen military vows ‘tough response’ after Houthi missile attack on Mokha

ADEN: Yemen’s military on Saturday promised a “tough response” after the Iran-backed Houthi militia fired six ballistic missiles at the western port city of Mokha on Friday, killing eight people. Armed forces spokesperson Col. Majed Al-Nazili said the military would not allow the Houthis to turn ci»»»

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Gulf News 3h

'India is my heartbeat': UAE's Indian expats share dreams for motherland on 80th Independence Day

Dubai: As India marks its 80th Independence Day, its large and vibrant diaspora in the UAE has come together to reflect on what their mother land means to them from thousands of miles away from home. From a poet who calls India "a feeling of motherhood" to a doctor who dreams of a nation that blend»»»

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Arab News 3h

Hezbollah says Israeli attacks will be met with ‘appropriate’ response

BEIRUT: Hezbollah said that Israeli attacks on Lebanon would be met with an “appropriate” response after deadly strikes on the country’s south on Saturday, urging authorities to halt “humiliating” negotiations with Israel. Israel “must clearly understand that its attacks, violations and attempts to»»»

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Arab News 3h

Ukraine attacks Russia’s Samara industrial site as Kyiv ramps up long-range strikes

KYIV: A large-scale Ukrainian attack struck industrial infrastructure in Russia’s southwestern Samara region Saturday, a Russian official said. Ivan Noskov, head of the region’s capital, Samara, said air defense forces had repelled a “massive” missile attack, with “localized damage” to the city’s i»»»

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UPI 3h

5 injured, 1 critically, in shooting at Virginia State University - UPI.com

Five people were shot at Virginia State University Saturday morning. One person is in critical condition. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Five people were injured by multiple shooters at Virginia State University in Ettrick, Va., early Saturday morning. Police respond»»»

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France24 3h

Zambia resumes vote count after pause over violence

Zambia resumed vote counting Friday after a nationwide suspension over alleged attacks on polling staff and stolen marked ballot papers. The halt came a day after presidential and parliamentary elections, with opposition leader Brian Mundubile already claiming victory. Sishuwa Sishuwa, Senior Lectu»»»

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France24 3h

Chadian President Déby pardons jailed main rival and 8 opposition leaders

Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Déby on Friday pardoned the jailed ex-prime minister and leader of Chad’s main opposition party Succès Masra, along with eight other party leaders. Masra had been serving a 20-year sentence, convicted of hate speech, xenophobia and inciting a massacre, in what Human »»»

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Arab News 3h

Liverpool’s Como double-header a key test before new season, says Iraola

LONDON: Liverpool’s double-header against Serie ‌A side Como on Sunday will be a good test ahead of the new Premier League season, manager Andoni Iraola said on Saturday. Liverpool, who lost pre-season fixtures against Leeds United and AS Monaco, will face Como twice on Sunday, with one match to be»»»

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Arab News 3h

Australian state to start gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack

SYDNEY: Australia’s most populous state will start a gun buyback scheme in November, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Saturday, launching a reform promised after last year’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach. A father-and-son duo are accused of opening fire on a Jewish celebration in New South Wales»»»

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France24 3h

Firefighters keep battling wildfire in France’s Landes region

Firefighters and local farmers are working through the night to contain a wildfire in Luglon, in southwestern France, which has already burned more than 1,500 hectares. With hot spots still threatening homes, crews are hoping forecast rain will help bring the blaze under control.»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Sobiesław Zasada will build 700 apartments in Warsaw's Grochów

Sobiesław Zasada plans to build up to 700 apartments in five multifamily buildings in Warsaw’s Grochów district under the lex developer procedure. The project, at the intersection of Omulewska and Grochowska streets, would replace existing office, service and warehouse buildings. The development wi»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Residential plots under price pressure in two cities

Poland’s land market is accelerating as falling supply and rising demand push prices higher, especially for building plots. Nationwide supply has declined 13%, while demand has increased 7%. For building plots specifically, demand is up 21% and supply is down 11%. Warsaw and Kraków stand apart as p»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Banks leaders of growth on WSE

The Warsaw Stock Exchange ended Friday, August 14, 2026, on a stronger note, with most major stocks gaining and banks leading the market. mBank was the top performer, rising 1.81%, followed by Bank Pekao at 1.65%, PKO BP at 1.52% and Erste Bank at 1.41%. PZU, LPP, Orlen, Alior Bank, CD Projekt, Gru»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Poles buying more and more fresh dairy products

Poles are buying more fresh dairy products, with natural yogurt showing particularly strong growth. In the first half of 2026, fresh dairy sales increased 4.1% by volume and 7% by value, according to NielsenIQ. Natural yogurt sales rose much faster, up 12.7% by volume and 18.3% by value, while drin»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Hungary overhauls tourism: Minister Kapitány announces three major appointments

Hungary is overhauling the senior leadership of several key organisations within the Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) group, with changes announced at Visit Hungary, the Kisfaludy Tourism Support Management Company and the organisation overseeing Hungary’s participation in EXPO 2027. The changes were»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Hormuz tensions: What UAE residents need to know tonight

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remained elevated today, with Iran declaring it alone will control the strategic waterway and the UAE condemning an attack on a vessel linked to state oil company ADNOC. The US-Iran conflict has already disrupted some UAE flights to Bahrain and Kuwait, with airl»»»

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