Arab News 1m

Atletico will not sell Alvarez, says Simeone

MADRID: Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite interest from Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone said Saturday. Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up Alvarez. The Argentina internatio»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2m

Ceremony in Varna Marks Bulgarian Navy's 147th Anniversary

A ceremonial meeting and concert in Varna on Saturday marked the 147th anniversary of the Bulgarian Navy, the Defence Ministry reported. It was the sixth day of the official anniversary celebrations. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Defence Minister Katerina Gramatikova-Ivanova, Chief of Defence»»»

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Gulf News 11m

Iran, Oman ‘very close’ to deal: Why Strait of Hormuz reopening may still wait

Iran and Oman are moving closer to an agreement on how commercial ships could travel through the Strait of Hormuz. But a shipping deal between the two countries does not necessarily mean the waterway will fully reopen. Iran says full reopening depends on conditions it has set for the US, while Wash»»»

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Arab News 13m

Red Sea defence alliance: opportunities and challenges

RIYADH: On 30 July 2026, the declaration establishing the Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance was signed in Riyadh. The signatories were Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Egypt, Türkiye, Pakistan, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Yemen, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Djibouti and Somalia. Representatives of 43 countri»»»

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Arab News 13m

Kuwaiti carrier launches first foreign direct flights to Deir Ezzor airport after 14-year closure

DEIR EZZOR: Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways launched regular direct flights to Syria’s Deir Ezzor on Saturday, marking the first service by a foreign commercial carrier to the eastern city since its airport reopened following a 14-year closure. The inaugural flight from Kuwait City landed at Deir Ezzor In»»»

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Arab News 13m

Premier League champions Arsenal land Newcastle’s Guimaraes

LONDON: Arsenal have signed Newcastle United captain ‌Bruno Guimaraes on a four-year contract with a further one-year option, the Premier League champions announced on Saturday. The North London club have agreed a deal reported by British media to be worth around 75 million pounds ($101.16 million)»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 19m

Hungary’s euro introduction could create a major bond investment opportunity, analyst says

Hungarian government bonds could offer significant upside if the country successfully introduces the euro, according to an analysis published by G7. The Hungarian bond market is currently looking increasingly attractive, the analysis argues, following a sharp fall in yields after the new Tisza gove»»»

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Arab News 37m

Lebanon detains Assad-era general and weighs his handover to Syria over alleged crimes

BEIRUT: Lebanese authorities detained a former senior Syrian military officer who commanded an army division under ousted President Bashar Assad and might hand him over to Damascus on alleged crimes that he committed, Lebanese judicial and security officials said Saturday. After the fall of Assad’s»»»

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UPI 46m

Senate passes stopgap funding bill to last through November elections - UPI.com

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, departs Senate Republican luncheons on Thursday. Collins on Sunday touted the Senate bill to fund the government through November. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate passed a stopgap funding bill Saturday that would fund the governm»»»

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Jordan Times 47m

MENA leadership council brings regional decision-makers to Amman over discussions on Jordan-Gulf partnerships

AMMAN — Senior government officials, business leaders, investors and technology executives from Jordan and across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have convened in Amman recently to discuss strengthening the Kingdom’s regional competitiveness, expanding Gulf partnerships and developing strat»»»

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Daily News Egypt 59m

Egypt condemns attack on UAE oil tanker as Hormuz negotiations continue

Egypt on Saturday strongly condemned the missile attack on an oil tanker operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), describing the incident in the Strait of Hormuz as a serious threat to maritime security, regional stability, and global trade, as Iran and Oman continued negotiations over n»»»

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Daily News Egypt 59m

Archaeological discovery in Dakahleya uncovers thousands of years of human settlement

An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered an ancient cemetery spanning the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman era, along with a settlement dating to the Second Intermediate Period, at the Kom Al-Khelgan archaeological site in Dakahleya governorate. The discovery, announced by the Ministry»»»

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Daily News Egypt 59m

Planning, petroleum ministers discuss strategy to strengthen Egypt’s energy security

Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom met with Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi to discuss the future strategy for Egypt’s petroleum and energy sector as the government begins implementing its FY2026/27 economic and social development plan and intensifies effo»»»

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Daily News Egypt 59m

War-driven supply shocks threaten global diesel market ahead of winter

Europe is bracing for a severe winter diesel shortage as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine constrain global supplies and drive up prices, threatening significant regional inflation. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, damage to Arabian Gulf refineries, and Ukrainian strikes on Russian facil»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian Navy on High Alert Every Day for Maritime Drones and Mines

The Bulgarian Navy is on a high state of readiness every day to monitor, detect and respond to maritime drones, floating mines or dangerous devices in Bulgarian waters, said the Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Kiril Mihaylov, speaking on Saturday ahead of a ceremonial meeting and concert marking the 1»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Will Trump meet Iran’s latest price to reopen Strait of Hormuz?

Dubai: Iran has laid out sweeping demands that the United States must meet before the Strait of Hormuz can fully reopen, complicating hopes that an emerging Iran-Oman agreement could quickly restore normal shipping through the critical waterway. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran’s Supreme»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran, Oman Close to Deal on Temporary Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route: Araghchi - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran, Oman Close to Deal on Temporary Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route: Araghchi 08-08-2026 20:41 PM Iran and Oman are close to an agreement»»»

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Arab News 2h

Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, dies after suspected heatstroke at training in Japan

FUKUOKA, Japan: Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session in Japan. He was 26. His death was announced on Saturday by his team, Kyushu Electric Power Kyuden Voltex — known as Kyushu KV. The Japanese second-division club said Vunilagi died Friday »»»

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TAP 2h

Pharmaceutical Industry: European technology opens new prospects for Tunisia

Tunis, August 8, 2026, (TAP)- The European PIPAC consortium, comprising De Dietrich, Alysophil, Bruker and Novalix, has successfully completed a pilot program for a continuous manufacturing platform for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The...»»»

The Peninsula 2h

World Snooker Tour China Open begins with 12 Chinese players in record main draw

Taiyuan, China: The 2026 World Snooker Tour China Open began Saturday at Taiyuan Binhe Sports Center in north China's Shanxi Province, with a record 12 Chinese players among the 32 competitors in the main draw, which features all of the world's top 16-ranked players. China's Liu Linhao and Wu Sheng»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Egypt intensifies campaign to remove Nile encroachments under national river management project

Egypt has intensified efforts to remove illegal encroachments along the Nile as part of a national project aimed at protecting the river’s hydraulic capacity, strengthening state control over the waterway and its adjacent lands, and improving river management, the Ministry of Water Resources and Ir»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Egypt offers 99 investment opportunities to local firms, receives 204 foreign applications

Egypt’s Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities is continuing to offer a wide range of investment opportunities in new cities through the New Urban Communities Authority’s (NUCA) digital platforms for local and foreign investors, as part of efforts to attract private-sector investment »»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Egypt steps up drive to attract Indian industrial investment, expand manufacturing partnerships

Egypt is stepping up efforts to attract new Indian industrial investments and expand the presence of Indian companies in its manufacturing sector, with a focus on technology transfer, increasing local content, developing domestic supply chains, and positioning Egypt as a production and export hub f»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Women’s health initiative records more than 71 million visits since 2019

Egypt’s presidential women’s health initiative has recorded more than 71.3 million visits for screening, follow-up care, and health awareness services since its launch in July 2019, the Ministry of Health and Population announced. Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the total included a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Tamil Nadu to pass resolution against delimitation: What it means and why it matters

Tamil Nadu is preparing to formally oppose any fresh delimitation of parliamentary constituencies, amid concerns that a population-based exercise could reduce the state’s share of Lok Sabha seats. Leaders at an all-party meeting agreed to oppose any delimitation exercise and called for the current »»»

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UPI 2h

Ukraine: At least 4 killed in Kyiv bombing, including 3-year-old boy - UPI.com

A home was destroyed in Pukhivkathe, which is in the region surrounding Kyiv, Ukraine, after a Russian attack. Two grandparents and their 3-year-old grandson were killed. Image courtesy of Ukraine state emergency service via President Volodymyr Zelensky on X Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Overnight Russian attack»»»

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Sputnik 3h

French Farmers Need Billions of Euros in Aid Amid Extreme Heat – Union Leader

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French farmers will need billions of euros in aid to offset losses from extreme heat and the wildfires and drought it has caused, Arnaud Rousseau, chairman of the National Federation of Farmers' Unions (FNSEA), said on Saturday. "We are talking about billions of euros… Obviously,»»»

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Arab News 3h

Lebanon-Israel talks: a cumulative process or ‘open-ended negotiations’?

BEIRUT: The seventh round of Lebanese-Israeli talks in Rome concluded after three days without agreement on a new pilot zone, while discussions continued over a verification mechanism and other issues. Further rounds are expected as tensions persist on the ground in South Lebanon. Lebanese lawmaker»»»

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Sana 3h

China’s foreign exchange reserves rise to $3.4188 trillion in July

Beijing, Aug. 8 (SANA) China’s foreign exchange reserves stood at $3.4188 trillion at the end of July 2026, an increase of $2.5 billion, or 0.07 percent, from the end of June, according to official data released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE). SAFE attributed the slight incr»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE renews call to protect freedom of navigation and international trade routes

Jaipur: Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, participated in the 2026 BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting (TMM), held at Maharani Mahal, Hotel Sawai Man Mahal, in Jaipur, India. Hosted by India under its BRICS Chairmanship, the meeting brought together trade ministers and senior offi»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Archaeologists discover ancient tombs, homes and a child's amphora coffin in Egypt

Cairo: An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a burial ground dating from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman era, as well as a settlement from the Second Intermediate Period, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said. The discoveries were made at the Kom El Khilgan archaeologica»»»

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Arab News 3h

‘We saw death and suffering’: Dozens of Nigerians freed after 6 months in jihadi captivity

ILORIN, Kwara: Some of the 163 kidnapped Nigerians rescued from militant captivity have spoken of the suffering and fear they lived in for six months. The freed captives, mostly women and children, were among over 300 kidnap victims freed by Nigerian forces this week. They were handed over to the a»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Israeli forces advance in southern Lebanon as Beirut awaits US envoy to address ceasefire

The Israeli military continued its incursions and the demolition of homes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, despite the Lebanese president announcing that a senior United States general will soon arrive in Beirut to address a ceasefire. The ongoing military operations come despite a positive atmosph»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Colombia shifts right as de la Espriella assumes presidency with hardline security and economic pledges

New right-wing Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn into office on Friday, vowing in his inaugural address to launch a fierce crackdown on drug trafficking, end peace talks with armed groups, and implement strict austerity measures to restore economic confidence. De la Espriella, »»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Declining US support for Israel intensifies pressure on Netanyahu ahead of elections

Declining political consensus in the United States regarding support for Israel is creating mounting pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and raising deep concerns among Israeli officials about the long-term sustainability of the alliance. Critics argue that Netanyahu’s intense foc»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Egypt’s financial inclusion rate reaches 79%, with 56.4 million citizens holding active transaction accounts: CBE

Egypt’s financial inclusion rate continued to rise, reaching 79% in June 2026, with 56.4 million citizens owning active accounts that enable them to perform financial transactions, out of a total of 71.4 million citizens aged 15 and above. The progress reflects the sustained efforts of the Central »»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

MIDBANK launches three-year savings certificate with returns of up to 19.65%

MIDBANK has launched the “MID Plus” savings certificate, offering individuals a secure investment option with a variable annual return of up to 19.65% paid monthly or up to 19.5% paid daily, with a guaranteed minimum return of 17%. The certificate has a three-year tenor. The launch comes as part of»»»

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Gulf News 4h

No barriers, no ceremony, just the UAE President walking among people at a busy shopping mall

Abu Dhabi: Shoppers at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, one of Abu Dhabi's busiest shopping destinations, were met with an unexpected sight on Saturday as UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was seen walking through the mall alongside a group of senior officials. Videos shar»»»

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Arab News 4h

‘We eat so we don’t die’: daily life with hunger in Sudan

Nahla Khalifa woke on April 15, 2023, to the sound of artillery in Omdurman. She could not have known that the war that sent her and her five children scrambling under beds and tables would upend even the most basic aspects of their lives: food, water and medicine. At first, the family survived on »»»

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UPI 4h

Senate confirms Todd Blanche as new attorney general - UPI.com

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speeks during a press conference on the department's efforts to investigate the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, a cartel based in Mexico, at the Department of Justice headquarters on Wednesday. On Saturday, Blanche was confirmed as attorney general by the Senat»»»

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BNE 4h

COMMENT: Russia's fuel crisis spills into Central Asia as Moscow's backup supply dries up

Ukraine's drone campaign against Russian refineries has rocked not only Russia's own fuel market but those of Central Asia too, Carnegie Politika's Galiya Ibragimova wrote on August 6, warning the region has little time to avert a full-scale shortage. Central Asian states have their own refining ca»»»

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BNE 4h

COMMENT: Russia's fuel crisis spills into Central Asia as Moscow's backup supply dries up

Ukraine's drone campaign against Russian refineries has rocked not only Russia's own fuel market but those of Central Asia too, Carnegie Politika's Galiya Ibragimova wrote on August 6, warning the region has little time to avert a full-scale shortage. Central Asian states have their own refining ca»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi Music Commission partners with Jazz in Jeddah to connect local artists with global stages

JEDDAH: Emerging Saudi musicians are set to gain new training, mentorship and international performance opportunities through a strategic partnership between the Saudi Music Commission and Jazz in Jeddah. The partnership aims to develop local talent while bringing Saudi and international musicians »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4h

Fidesz attacks Tisza’s presidential nominee

The Fidesz parliamentary group leader has launched a sharp attack on András Baka, the former president of Hungary’s Supreme Court, after the Tisza Party nominated him as the country’s next president. János Bóka said on Saturday that Fidesz considers the election of a new head of state illegitimate,»»»

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Gulf News 4h

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know this evening (August 8)

The Strait of Hormuz remains the primary source of concern as Iran and Oman negotiate a temporary shipping deal, while an ADNOC vessel is targeted by a missile strike and US forces intensify a blockade surrounding Iranian ports. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated that Tehran is open»»»

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Arab News 4h

Zelensky visits Moscow-friendly Serbia as Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill 4

BELGRADE: President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced Russia’s latest deadly attacks on Kyiv on Saturday as he visited Serbia, one of the few European countries that has maintained friendly relations with Moscow throughout its invasion of Ukraine. Four people, including a child, were killed in the overn»»»

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Sputnik 5h

US Spy Plane Circling Over Baltic States for 3 Hours

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US reconnaissance aircraft Bombardier ARTEMIS II has been circling over Latvia and Estonia for nearly three hours, according to flight data analyzed by Sputnik. The aircraft took off from Constanta Airport in Romania at around 05:42 GMT and headed north in a wide arc, flying over»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

German Chancellor Merz faces internal party rebellion and replacement speculation ahead of regional elections

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is confronting mounting internal party pressure and speculation of an early replacement ahead of critical September regional elections, reflecting an unprecedented state of political turmoil in a country long considered a pillar of European stability, according to P»»»

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BNE 5h

Georgian Dream's promised US reset keeps failing to arrive

Georgian Dream officials have offered supporters the same message for the better part of a year: a reset with Washington is close at hand. George Melashvili, chairman of the Europe-Georgia Institute, a Tbilisi based think-tank that follows Georgia's foreign policy and its relations with the West, a»»»

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Gulf News 5h

What to expect from the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan deal

Riyadh: A defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan heralded a new security alliance seeking to deter a bellicose Iran, offset an unreliable US and send a message to Israel, analysts say. As the Middle East war drags on, this alliance binds three powerful Sunni countries that are strat»»»

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