The Peninsula 1m

Over 100 killed in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic

Bangui: More than 100 people were killed following a collapse inside a gold mine in western Central African Republic, near the border with Cameroon. Others were injured, while several people remain missing. An official from a Central African mining association said the death toll had exceeded 100, »»»

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Arab News 20m

Yemen govt warns Houthis plan to turn Bab Al-Mandab into ‘Red Sea’s Strait of Hormuz’

DUBAI: A Yemeni minister has warned the country’s Houthi rebels are plotting to seize land along the Bab Al-Mandab Strait, which would allow them to further threaten the vital shipping artery. Three Houthi military sources and a spokesman for the Yemeni government forces battling them near the wate»»»

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The Peninsula 36m

Palestinian PM warns of persistent Gaza cataclysm, relief disruption

Ramallah: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa warned Wednesday of the relentless cataclysmic situation in the Gaza Strip and the disruption of relief operations and recovery arising from the throttles put on them by Israel. He also cautioned against shortages of medical supplies, fuel and f»»»

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Arab News 44m

Syria receives Assad-era general extradited from Lebanon over murder, torture charges

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities on Thursday received former Maj. Gen. Adel Issa from Lebanon after his extradition to face charges including premeditated murder and torture, state news agency SANA reported. His handover marked the first extradition of a former Syrian military officer from Lebanon sinc»»»

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Arab News 44m

US socialists score shock Florida win as Trump picks stumble

WASHINGTON: The Democratic Party’s left wing on Wednesday celebrated its latest stunning upset in a US Senate primary in Florida, extending its winning streak into President Donald Trump’s home state as voters rejected several of his preferred Republican candidates in other races. State lawmaker An»»»

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UPI 50m

Board approves $15.5 billion budget for Trump’s Dulles Airport plans - UPI.com

People at the United Airlines counter check-in at the main terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Va., on July 30. President Donald Trump announced a $20 billion plan to rebuild and renovate the airport that includes terminal expansions and an underground U-shaped train to m»»»

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Arab News 56m

Was Israel’s strike on a Syrian airbase meant as a warning to Turkiye?

DUBAI: Israel’s airstrike on the Abu Al-Duhur military airport in Syria’s Idlib province on Tuesday was not just an attack on Syrian military infrastructure. Analysts believe it was a calculated message to the post-Assad leadership in Damascus and its Turkish allies. The strike, which damaged the r»»»

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Arab News 1h

Liberia says taking up to 1,200 US deportees

MONROVIA: Liberia said Tuesday it would receive up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the United States, as President Donald Trump pursues an unprecedented immigration crackdown. The Trump administration has launched a sweeping expansion to deportations where the government has argued it can »»»

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Arab News 1h

Aid system endures in Gaza, Lebanon despite ‘shocks’ of recent years, UN humanitarian chief says

NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher on Wednesday rejected any characterization of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as the “dismantling” of the UN aid system. Despite enormous damage to aid operations there and in Lebanon, he said, the system “has taken the shocks to it and conti»»»

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Arab News 1h

US to provide $206 million for Gaza peacekeeping force, letters show

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration has told Congress it is sending more than $206 million for a proposed Gaza peacekeeping force, the first significant funding for the stalled US plan to ​rebuild the devastated enclave. In two July 30-dated notifications seen by Reuters, the State »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

PM Magyar’s first 100 days: success or failure?

Péter Magyar’s first 100 days as Hungary’s prime minister have produced two sharply different verdicts. The Tisza government says it has already delivered more than 100 commitments and put the country on a new course, while Fidesz, now in opposition, argues that the period has been defined by broke»»»

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Arab News 1h

US sanctions on ICC further undermine independence of international justice: UN chief

NEW YORK: The UN has expressed serious concern over the US decision to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, warning that the measures could further undermine the independence of international justice. UN Secretary-General An»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant avoids further shutdown

Hungary has avoided another shutdown at the Paks nuclear power plant despite the Danube approaching a critical low, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Wednesday evening. The government now expects the plant to begin restoring additional capacity from Sunday and potentially return to full oper»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Nine Birds of Protected Vulture Species Found Poisoned in Central Balkan National Park

Nine birds - eight vultures and one crow - have been found poisoned in Central Balkan National Park, the Green Balkans nature conservation organization and the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) said on Wednesday. Following alarming data from the GPS transmitter of a bearded vultu»»»

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UPI 2h

Kennedy Center lawyers say Trump's name going back up in September - UPI.com

1 of 4 | Scaffolding and tarps cover the building name of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on June 15. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Lawyers for the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts notified a federal judge that the facility »»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli air raid targets Al-Mansouri town, and enemy force carry out a new bombing in Zawtar Al-Sharqiyeh town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli air raid targets Al-Mansouri town, and enemy force carry out a new bombing in Zawtar Al-Sharqiyeh town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar rep»»»

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Netanyahu: We will not tolerate a Turkish military presence in Syria that threatens ‘Israel’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Netanyahu: We will not tolerate a Turkish military presence in Syria that threatens ‘Israel’ 19-08-2026 21:42 PM Latest News Urgent News Ne»»»

Gulf News 2h

640,000 workers have benefited from Dubai markets, with 99% satisfaction

Dubai Municipality has completed integrated community market projects for workers in Muhaisnah 2, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 and Al Quoz 4, while a fourth market in Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 is scheduled to open in the coming period. Together, the projects span more than 69,000 square metres and f»»»

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Arab News 2h

Children bear brunt as Israeli siege of Palestinian West Bank homes enters day 11

QUSRA: Children trapped inside three Palestinian homes in the village of Qusra’s hilltop Ras Al-Ain area are bearing the brunt of an Israeli siege that entered its 11th day on Wednesday, their families and the local mayor said. Restrictions on movement continue to disrupt access to food, medicine a»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Israeli authorities to seize 1,152 dunams of Palestinian land in West Bank

Ramallah: The Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission (CWRC) on Wednesday said that Israeli occupation authorities have issued a new declaration to seize approximately 1,152 dunams of Palestinian land in the West Bank. CWRC said that the declaration gives landowners 45 days to file objections b»»»

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UPI 2h

Peter Thiel drops Argentina event as protests target his investments - UPI.com

Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel has withdrawn from a high-profile libertarian summit in Argentina where he was scheduled to appear alongside President Javier Milei, days after protesters dressed as Gandalf demonstrated outside his $12 million Buenos Aires mansion. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/»»»

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France24 2h

EU will 'stand firmly' behind ICC chief as the US levies new sanctions

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the EU would "stand firmly" behind the International Criminal Court after the US levied new sanctions against its president, Tomoko Akane, in a move the ICC called a "flagrant attack" on its independence. "These sanctions are a flagr»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

AS Roma announce signing of Portuguese youngster Rodrigo Mora

Rome: Italian club AS Roma announced the signing of young player Rodrigo Mora, who will join their first football team. In a statement released today, the club explained that Moura, 19, signed a contract extending until 2031, noting that the player will strengthen the team's ranks in preparation fo»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Xi congratulates Hungary’s new president amid China reset

Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated András Baka on taking office as Hungary’s new president, stressing the long-standing friendship between the two countries. The message comes, however, at a sensitive moment for Hungary-China relations: after years of exceptionally close political and e»»»

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Arab News 3h

Canadian official condemns Israel’s ‘unlawful invasion’ and announces new aid to Lebanon

BEIRUT: A Canadian government official condemned what he called Israel’s “unlawful invasion” of Lebanon, saying Beirut should govern its own space and have sovereignty over its lands. Randeep Sarai, Canada’s secretary of state for international development, visited Lebanon to announce new humanitar»»»

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France24 3h

‘We won’t go back’: Young Moroccan migrants in Ceuta refuse to abandon their European dream

CEUTA, Spain – FRANCE 24 spent an evening with unaccompanied minors who are sleeping rough in Ceuta but refusing to return home. Amid the fear, the cold and the long wait for help, these young Moroccan migrants shared their stories.    It’s 2am local time and a heavy s»»»

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UPI 3h

Israel announces probe into Hind Rajab, medics killings in Gaza - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Protesters hold up an image of Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl who died under Israeli fire with six relatives in 2024, on a beach in Barcelona, Spain, on January 29. File Photo by Enric Fontcuberta/EPA Aug. 19 (UPI) -- The Israeli military announced Wednesday that it's opening an investigat»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Shaping Nowy Wełnowiec Together

Capital Park Group has concluded the consultation process on the Nowy Wełnowiec project. Discussions with residents of Katowice and representatives from various communities have enabled the collection of opinions, needs, questions and recommendations regarding the future of this area. These have be»»»

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UPI 3h

Slotkin asks Hegseth, Caine to confirm no troops at polling places - UPI.com

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., sent letters Wednesday to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine asking them to confirm that they wouldn't send troops to polling stations. File Pool photo by Paul Sancya/UPI | License Photo Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Sen. Elissa »»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

CBE to decide on EGP rates Thursday amid strong expectations of fourth consecutive hold

The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee will hold its fifth meeting of the year on Thursday to decide on its key interest rates, a major indicator of the near-term direction of interest rates on the Egyptian pound, amid strong expectations that rates will remain unchanged for a »»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

US shifts strategy to ‘choke’ Iran as Trump halts talks and Gulf shipping reroutes

US President Donald Trump has instructed his top envoys to halt talks with Tehran in a strategic shift aimed at gradually “choking” Iran over time, a move that coincides with heightened risks to commercial shipping and a reported attack in the Strait of Hormuz. A US official told CNN that Trump is »»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

$658m phosphoric acid complex launched in Egypt’s New Valley to boost mining exports

Egyptian officials laid the foundation stone on Wednesday for a $658m industrial complex to produce phosphoric acid from phosphate ore at the Abu Tartour plateau in the New Valley Governorate. The facility aims to produce 250,000 tonnes annually of highly concentrated commercial phosphoric acid, a »»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Egypt signs $168m worth of export contracts with Chinese importers

Egyptian exporters signed 17 contracts worth an estimated $168m with Chinese importers during the “Export to China” event, as the government seeks to expand and diversify Egyptian exports to the Chinese market. The contracts cover exports of flax, textile yarn, leather, copper, aluminium, sugar can»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Korra Energi secures EGP 5bn in new contracts in H1 2026

Korra Energi secured new contracts worth EGP 5bn during the first half (H1) of 2026, up from EGP 1.1bn in the same period last year, as the company reported higher gross profit margins and an increase in adjusted net income. The company’s backlog reached approximately EGP 15.7bn by the end of H1 20»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Regulatory framework issued for short selling launch on EGX

Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued the comprehensive regulatory framework for short selling, paving the way for the imminent activation of the mechanism on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) for the first time. FRA Chairman Dr. Islam Azzam issued Resolution No. 155 of 2026 following e»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

AUC-led study explores turning e-waste into materials for next-generation sensors

An international study led by The American University in Cairo (AUC) has found that electronic, industrial and plastic waste could serve as a valuable source of high-performance materials for next-generation sensors used in healthcare, environmental monitoring and food safety. The study, published »»»

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UPI 4h

Karmelo Anthony granted recusal of judge in Austin Metcalf murder case - UPI.com

The judge in the trial of Karmelo Anthony for the alleged murder of Austin Metcalf has been recused on Wednesday in a win for the defense. File Photo by Activedia/Pixabay Aug. 19 (UPI) -- The judge in the trial of Karmelo Anthony for the alleged murder of Austin Metcalf has been recused on Wednesda»»»

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BNE 4h

The strongest El Niño on record will hit food prices from Brazil to Indonesia

The Pacific is warming faster than at any point in history, and central bankers have started writing it into their forecasts. A super El Niño now under way began in June and is expected to run into 2027. Carbon Brief analysis of forecasts from 14 modelling groups finds that 96% of runs predict the »»»

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Arab News 4h

Israel army chief vows in Syria to deter threats to border

JJERUSALEM: Israel’s army chief said Wednesday during a visit to an Israeli-occupied security zone in southern Syria that the military would not allow threats to “establish themselves” on the border. “We are monitoring the changes on the Syrian front. We will not allow hostile forces to establish t»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Fresh US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable': UN rights chief

Geneva: The United Nations rights chief on Wednesday condemned the "unacceptable" US decision to slap fresh sanctions on International Criminal Court officials, urging countries to protect court officials against such "reprisals". Washington on Tuesday imposed sanctions against ICC President Tomoko»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year, in what would be their first encounter of Trump's second term. "Yeah, I will be," Trump told reporters during a tour of a new helipad he is building at the White House, when »»»

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Sputnik 4h

Blowback: NATO’s Proxy War Turned Russia Into An Air Defense Superpower

From heavy Bayraktar drones and small, cheap FPV UAVs to ballistic, cruise and MLRS threats, NATO’s incremental delivery of ever-deadlier and more complex strike means to Ukraine was supposed to break Russia. Instead, it forged objectively the best air defense system in the world, Bureau of Militar»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, in what would be their first encounter of Trump's second term. Trump also said that North Korea had 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons, in a rare and unusually specific assessment by a US preside»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Israel admits troops fired on Hind Rajab’s car, opens criminal probe

Dubai: The Israeli military has acknowledged for the first time that its troops opened fire on the car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza, reversing its earlier account of the incident and announcing a criminal investigation into her 2024 killing. Hind’s death became one of the most widely k»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4h

Ukrainian gold convoy case in Hungary: what authorities found

Hungary’s tax and customs authority has closed the money-laundering investigation connected to the Hungary-Ukrainian gold convoy case, finding no evidence that the large quantities of cash and gold seized from Ukrainian couriers came from criminal activity. The case drew national attention before H»»»

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UPI 4h

Amazon to expand drone delivery to nearly 500 cities, towns this year - UPI.com

Amazon announced Wednesday that it will expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 cities and towns by the end of the year. File Photo courtesy of Amazon/UPI | License Photo Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Amazon announced Wednesday that it will expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 cities and towns by»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Atef Abdel Latif: Cinema creates the dream, tourism brings it to life

For more than four decades, Dr. Atef Abdel Latif has built a distinctive career at the intersection of tourism, media, the arts, and film production. Throughout this remarkable journey, he has remained convinced that these fields should not be viewed as separate or competing spheres, but rather as »»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Parkin signs MoU with Modon Misr, Mwasalat Misr and Redcon to explore expansion into Egypt

Parkin Company PJSC, Dubai’s provider of paid public parking facilities and services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Modon Misr for Asset & Facility Management, Mwasalat Misr, and Redcon Properties to explore the development of smart parking and mobility solutions in Egypt. The»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

CBE attributes July inflation rise to unfavourable base effect

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said the rise in annual urban headline inflation in July 2026 was mainly attributed to an unfavourable base effect, as monthly prices remained stable during the month. Annual urban headline inflation edged up to 14.9% in July from 14.3% in June, while monthly urban h»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar to take part in Abu Dhabi International Book Fair in September 

Abu Dhabi: The 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair will be held from Sept. 13 to 18 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. Participants are from 95 countries, including Qatar, alongside dozens of writers, thinkers and academics. The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center, the organizer, said the»»»

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