Gulf News 21m

US envoy clarifies Golan comments that contradicted Trump

BEIRUT: The US special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey on Sunday walked back his comments from two days ago that Israel "still” occupies the Golan Heights in violation of UN resolutions, remarks that went against US President Donald Trump 's position on the disputed territory. Israel captur»»»

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Gulf News 45m

Trump takes centre stage at Washington's IndyCar debut

US President Donald Trump rode a ceremonial lap in his armored limousine and waved the green flag to start Sunday's IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, capping celebrations of America's 250th birthday. Trump, who created the Freedom 250 Grand Prix by executive order for the United State»»»

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Gulf News 53m

Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit

Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday cast more doubt on whether new US efforts can advance a tenuous ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. Just two days after US negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks in the Gaza Strip, at least 10 people were killed Wednesday in two strikes, »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Syria says Israel talks addressed keeping country out of Israel-Turkey tensions

Syria said high-level talks with Israel on Sunday were aimed at de-escalation after recent Israeli strikes and also addressed keeping the country out of tensions between Israel and Turkey, an ally of Damascus. State news agency SANA quoted a diplomatic source at the foreign ministry as saying that »»»

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Arab News 1h

Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over Khan health care

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India’s Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to Pakistan’s government Sunday regarding the health care of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. Khan has been in jail since 2023 and was sentenced late las»»»

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Arab News 1h

Zelensky rejects rival’s call for vote, says would ‘split’ Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine: President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while fighting Russia, after a call by his former defense minister to organize a vote. As he fended off the political pressure, Zelensky announced a new dron»»»

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Arab News 1h

Macron awards Esports World Cup trophy in finale attended by Saudi crown prince

PARIS: AG.AL was crowned the Esports World Cup 2026 Club champion and collected the tournament’s $7 million grand prize on Sunday, with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron attending the closing ceremony in Paris. Macron presented the trophy to AG.AL after the»»»

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UPI 1h

At least 30 dead after landslide at garbage dump in Guinean capital - UPI.com

Guineans go about their business on the streets of the capital Conakry on Sept. 7, 2021. At least 30 people died in the city on Sunday as the result of a landslide at a garbage dump following heavy rains. File Photo by EPA/STR Aug. 23 (UPI) -- At least 30 people were killed during an overnight land»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

‘Lagarde could take over WEF presidency in 2027’

Agencies Zurich European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde could take over the presidency of the World Economic Forum (WEF) at some point in 2027, Swiss newspaper NZZ reported on Sunday, citing sources familiar with discussions at the organisation. According to the report, Lagarde was »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar steps up education reform to build future-ready school system

QNA DOHA Qatar is pressing ahead with a comprehensive programme to raise education quality, strengthen teaching practices and build a more inclusive, innovative and future-ready school system, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Maha Za»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

GU-Q welcomes 150 new students, announces new majors and minors

Tribune News Network Doha Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has welcomed 150 students to its incoming Class of 2030. The talented cohort was selected from just 9.4 percent of all applicants, with all students being bilingual and more than half speaking three or more languages. Their accomplishm»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Doha Design District explores evolution of placemaking in Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District, powered by Msheireb Properties, hosted a special edition of its monthly Design Talks series exploring the concept of placemaking, its evolution in Qatar over the years, and the relationship between people, the built environment, and the spaces they in»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QU welcomes new faculty with ‘Ya Hala 2026’

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU), through the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning under the Office of the Associate Vice President for Teaching and Learning, organised ‘Ya Hala 2026’ - its annual orientation event for new faculty members. The event introduced new faculty t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QM announces ICOM Qatar Board for 2026–2028

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) has announced the appointment of the new Board of ICOM Qatar, the country’s National Committee of the International Council of Museums for the 2026–2028 term. Established in 1946, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) is the world’s leading organis»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

UDST welcomes 2000 students for Academic Year 2026-2027

Tribune News Network Doha The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) officially welcomed 2,000 students, with Qatari students representing 25 percent, for the 2026-2027 academic year marking the beginning of another year of applied learning, innovation and student success. This year, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Msheireb Properties partners with Inc. Arabia to drive business innovation

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable real estate developer, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Inc. Arabia, the official Middle East edition of the globally renowned publication Inc., to bring a series of business and innovation events to Msheire»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Media Plus event highlights values of humanity and compassion

Tribune News Network Doha A gathering organised by Media Plus in connection with World Humanitarian Day highlighted the enduring values of humanity, compassion, solidarity and brotherhood, with speakers calling for a more caring and empathetic society. The programme brought together social and cult»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

EAA Foundation helps over 10,000 Zambian children stay in school

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, with support from its strategic partner Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), and in partnership with World Vision Zambia, the Forum for African Women Educationalists of Zambia (FAWEZA), »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

‘Comprehensive plan to enhance education quality being executed by MoEHE’

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) is leading a comprehensive development trajectory aimed at enhancing the quality of education improving the efficiency of educational practices, and building a more inclusive, innovative, and future-responsive educational system, Assis»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar’s humanitarian heart knows no borders: Experts

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar’s humanitarian story is written far beyond its borders in the lives of people who received food when hunger threatened them, shelter when disasters destroyed their homes, medical care when conflict denied them access to hospitals, and hope when circumstances seemed to l»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Spain's World Cup hero Torres gives PSG draw at Rennes

Paris, France: Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres scored twice to claim a draw for Paris Saint-Germain as they started the defence of their French Ligue 1 title with a 2-2 draw at Rennes. Torres came off the bench for his Ligue 1 debut and opened his account for his new club weeks on from scori»»»

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Arab News 2h

Jean-Yves Le Drian: AlUla at the heart of deepening Saudi-French ties

PARIS: The development of AlUla is at the center of deepening Saudi-French cooperation in heritage, archaeology, culture, tourism and sustainable development, according to Jean-Yves Le Drian, executive chairman of the French Agency for the Development of AlUla (Afalula). Le Drian, who also serves a»»»

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France24 2h

Thousands rally in Sweden to protest climate policies ahead of general election

Some 10,000 people rallied in Stockholm on Sunday to demand stronger action on climate change, weeks before Sweden’s general election. Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined the rally, as organisers accused the government of weakening emissions policies and urged politicians to act faster to meet»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ukrainian President rebuffs calls for wartime polls

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rebuffed calls to hold elections in the country amid the war with Russia, saying such a move would be extremely dangerous. Commenting on a call from former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to hold elections, Zelenskyy said in a war like this,»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatari, International mediation yields roadmap to implement Doha Peace framework in DR Congo

Doha: As part of its tireless efforts to promote peace and stability in the Great Lakes region, the State of Qatar continues to play a pivotal and effective role in bringing together the views of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movemen»»»

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Arab News 2h

A US envoy clarifies his comments on Golan Heights that contradicted Trump’s position

BEIRUT: The US special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkiye on Sunday walked back his comments from two days ago that Israel “still” occupies the Golan Heights in violation of UN resolutions, remarks that went against US President Donald Trump ‘s position on the disputed territory. Israel captu»»»

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BNE 2h

Rosatom is building 28 reactors abroad and negotiating 50 more

Rosatom is building 28 nuclear power units in nine countries and has signed agreements for 17 more, its chief executive told President Vladimir Putin. "We are building 28 large, medium and small power units abroad," Alexey Likhachev said. "Projects are progressing steadily in India, China, Turkey, »»»

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BNE 2h

Rosatom is building 28 reactors abroad and negotiating 50 more

Rosatom is building 28 nuclear power units in nine countries and has signed agreements for 17 more, its chief executive told President Vladimir Putin. "We are building 28 large, medium and small power units abroad," Alexey Likhachev said. "Projects are progressing steadily in India, China, Turkey, »»»

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BNE 2h

Russia's budget deficit passes last year's full-year total with five months to go

Russia's federal budget deficit reached RUB6.45 trillion ($78bn, or 2.8% of GDP) in the first seven months of 2026, already more than the RUB5.63 trillion shortfall recorded across the whole of 2025, according to Finance Ministry data. The July figure widened the year-to-date gap by around RUB0.7 t»»»

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BNE 2h

Ukraine puts its first home-built jet drone-hunter into service

Ukraine's armed forces have taken into service the Alexa Spatium, the first jet-powered interceptor drone designed and built in the country to shoot down Russian attack drones. The Alexa Spatium, Ukraine's first domestically designed jet-powered interceptor drone, now codified for service. The air»»»

BNE 2h

Rosatom is building 28 reactors abroad and negotiating 50 more

Rosatom is building 28 nuclear power units in nine countries and has signed agreements for 17 more, its chief executive told President Vladimir Putin. "We are building 28 large, medium and small power units abroad," Alexey Likhachev said. "Projects are progressing steadily in India, China, Turkey, »»»

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BNE 2h

North Korea sends Russia 8,500 more troops as its missiles reach seven Ukrainian regions

North Korea has sent another 8,500 soldiers to Russia, among them 400 drone operators, taking the total rotated through the country since October 2024 to around 25,000. Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian intelligence expects Putin to ask for up to 50,000 more North Korean troops when the tw»»»

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Arab News 2h

Iran says finds new gas, after war hits energy sector

TEHRAN: Iran said on Sunday it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic meters of natural gas, months into the Middle East war that has hit the country’s energy infrastructure and production. “New gas reserves were discovered in the south of Fars province,” Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad told»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

10-man Atletico snatch Villarreal draw as Alvarez returns

Madrid: Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday despite having defender Robin Le Normand sent off. Giuliano Simeone grabbed his team a draw after Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze's penalties put Villarreal in front following Marc Pubill's 59th-minute opener. »»»

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Jordan Times 3h

Amman Stock Exchange launches upgraded electronic trading system

AMMAN — The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) on Sunday launched an upgraded version of its electronic trading system, Optiq, as part of its ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and modernise its technical infrastructure in line with international financial market standards.The rollout is ali»»»

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UPI 3h

Hakeem Jeffries, Trump-son-in-law Jared Kushner met privately recently - UPI.com

House Democratic Leader Jeffries, D-NY, speaks during a press conference in Washington, DC on Feb. 4. Jeffries reportedly met with Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 23 (UPI) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffr»»»

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TAP 3h

President Kais Saied holds phone call with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune

Tunis, August 23 (TAP) - President Kais Saied and Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, held a phone talk on Sunday. Both leaders reaffirmed during the call their shared willingness to tackle all challenges amid rapidly changing regional and...»»»

Daily News Egypt 3h

Iranian president defends US pact to save economy as mutual threats loom

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended a new memorandum of understanding with the United States as the “best way” for the country to overcome a state of “no war, no peace,” citing the urgent need to stabilise an economy battered by sanctions and conflict. In a speech published by the offi»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Egypt strengthens position as regional investment, digital services hub

Egypt is strengthening its position as a regional investment and business hub as Gulf companies and international investors increasingly look to the country as a long-term base for expansion, according to Mohamed Awaad, Egypt Corporate Agent at Ziada DC – UAE. Awaad said the renewed interest reflec»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Zinox El Zenouki to begin production at new factory in mid-October

Zinox El Zenouki and Master El Zenouki, manufacturers of household cookware, are expanding their domestic customer base while preparing to begin production at a new factory in mid-October, according to Mahmoud El Zenouki, CEO of the two companies. El Zenouki said the companies began revising their »»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Egypt forges strategic partnerships with global port operators, shipping lines: Transport minister

Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir said Egypt has successfully forged strategic partnerships with major global port operators, shipping lines and international operators, strengthening the ability of Egyptian ports to attract transshipment trade and enhance their global competitiveness. He also expr»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Egypt’s investment risk rating falls to lowest level since 2014, finance minister says

International investors have lowered their assessment of investment risk in Egypt to its lowest level since 2014 in response to recent economic reforms, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said. Speaking at an open dialogue with the heads of newly appointed Egyptian diplomatic missions abroad, Kouchouk»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

CBE issues regulations governing eKYC services to support digital banking, financial inclusion

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has approved regulations governing the services of the Digital Financial Identity (DFI) Platform for identifying bank customers and electronically verifying their identities (eKYC), as part of the CBE’s ongoing efforts to support digital transformation and promote fi»»»

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Arab News 4h

Islamic coalition launches ‘Peace Journalists’ initiative in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition has launched the Peace Journalists strategic media initiative in Mogadishu “to strengthen national media capabilities and counter extremist discourse, hate speech, disinformation and terrorist propaganda online.” The initiative was launche»»»

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Arab News 4h

How Saudi-French economic ties are entering a new era beyond oil

PARIS: The economic relationship between France and Saudi Arabia appears to have reached a new stage, after long being characterized by a trade balance favorable to the Kingdom. It now presents a different picture, particularly since 2025, when France exported nearly $4.5 billion worth of goods to »»»

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RT 4h

D-Day for Iran, Meta on trial, Russia takes on the UK: RT stories that shaped the week

Escalation was the name of the game this week, as the full extent of British involvement in Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russia was revealed, and as US President Donald Trump laid claim to the Strait of Hormuz and shifted to a policy of subjecting Iran to long-term economic strangulation. Trump »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Egypt, UAE discuss expanded oil, gas drilling programme

Cairo: Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, met with Abdullah Ateya Al Messabi, CEO of ADNOC Drilling, to discuss strategic partnerships and the company’s participation in Egypt’s expanded onshore and offshore well-drilling program to support higher oil and gas product»»»

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Arab News 4h

What We Are Reading Today: ‘Feeding Gotham’

Author: Gergely Baics New York City witnessed unparalleled growth in the first half of the 19th century, its population rising from thirty thousand to nearly a million in a matter of decades. “Feeding Gotham” looks at how America’s first metropolis grappled with the challenge of provisioning its in»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

President Sees No Grounds for Convening Consultative Security Council

"I have not found any grounds so far to convene the Consultative Council for National Security," President Iliana Iotova told journalists after attending an official ceremony at the foot of the Shipka Monument, where the 149th anniversary of the Battle of Shipka will be observed. Iotova was comment»»»

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RT 4h

Quran-burning activist arrested after Minneapolis clashes

US far-right influencer Jake Lang, known for his Quran-burning stunts, has been arrested on suspicion of rioting after clashes with counterprotesters outside Minneapolis City Hall. Lang spent four years in prison over the riot at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, before being pardoned by US Presid»»»

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