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US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 17, 2026)

The UAE remains open for business and air travel, but the sharp decline in Hormuz shipping and the recent attacks on three UAE-linked vessels show that the regional security environment remains fragile. With the deadline for a temporary agreement expiring today (Monday, August 17, 2026) the US-Iran»»»

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UPI 48m

Jared Kushner meets with Hamas, regional leaders to push peace plan - UPI.com

Jared Kushner during the signing ceremony for the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22. File Photo by World Economic Forum/Benedikt von Loebel/UPI | License Photo Aug. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner on Sunday met wit»»»

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UPI 48m

Ambassador to Mexico says Jalisco Cartel member nabbed in U.S. - UPI.com

Ronald Johnson, U.S. ambassador to Mexico, said Sunday that federal immigration agents have arrested and handed over three people wanted in Mexico, including a member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. ambassador to Mexico, »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran general warns of ‘offensive’ military posture, strategic surprises as US-Iran 60‑day ceasefire framework hangs in balance

As the Aug. 17 deadline for the 60-day US-Iran memorandum arrives, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) political deputy, Brig. General Yadollah Javani warned that Iran's military posture could shift from defensive to offensive, telling state broadcaster IRIB that Tehran's future actions could »»»

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Arab News 1h

10-man Lens stun Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 to claim their first French Super Cup

LENS, France: Florian Thauvin scored as 10-man Lens stunned Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 to win the French Super Cup for the first time on Sunday. Thauvin found the net in the 32nd minute and Lens held on for the victory despite playing a man down from the 39th after Kyllian Antonio was sent off for a h»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai FAA explains protections for employees reporting financial violations

Dubai: Employees who uncover financial or administrative violations at organisations overseen by Dubai’s Financial Audit Authority can apply for employment protection when they report wrongdoing, with safeguards that can include confidentiality, protection from workplace discrimination and interven»»»

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BNE 1h

Poland leads the world on defence worry, Finland climbs fastest since 2019

Even in the country most alarmed by it, defence is a top national concern for fewer than one person in three, reports Statista, which asked people in 32 countries whether defence and foreign affairs ranked among the most important issues facing their country. Nowhere did more than about one in thre»»»

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UPI 2h

Lake Powell water levels reach all-time low amid long-term drought - UPI.com

The Glen Canyon Dam is shown releasing water into the Colorado River at the Grand Canyon in Page, Ariz., on March 5, 2008. Water levels in Lake Powell, the reservoir created by the dam, fell to their lowest levels on record over the weekend amid continuing severe drought. File Photo by Tami Heilema»»»

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Arab News 2h

10-man Lens stun Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 to claim their first French Super Cup

LENS, France: Florian Thauvin scored as 10-man Lens stunned Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 to win the French Super Cup for the first time on Sunday. Thauvin found the net in the 32nd minute and Lens held on for the victory despite playing a man down from the 39th after Kyllian Antonio was sent off for a h»»»

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Arab News 2h

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history

DAKAR: The Ebola outbreak in Democratic ‌Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country’s history. Congo’s public health institute said in ​its latest report that confirmed cases had»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday

MILAN: Thieves stole four works attributed to Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina worth millions of euros from the regional museum in the city of Messina in Sicily while crowds gathered across town for the traditional Assumption holiday celebrations, cultural officials and Italian media said S»»»

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UPI 2h

Trump to scale back U.S. joint military exercises with South Korea - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 10. Trump on Sunday announced he ordered the Pentagon to scale back its involvement with joint military exercises with South Korea that are set to begin this week. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump hails ‘Big, Bold’ Mecca defence pact as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan forge new security bloc

US President Donald Trump has welcomed a new defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, describing the deal as a “big, bold, and important first step” toward greater regional security. In a post shared on social media, Trump said he was “very happy” that the three countries had si»»»

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Gulf News 2h

2 killed as fires break out in Greece, firefighters battle massive wildfires in Belgium

BAELEN, Belgium: Firefighters battled a massive wildfire that scorched a nature reserve in eastern Belgium and another on a Greek island near Athens where two people were killed on Sunday as hot and dry conditions fueled fires across parts of Europe. A blaze in eastern Belgium burned about 30 squar»»»

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UPI 3h

Indiana officials shifting to recovery efforts after deadly flooding - UPI.com

A flooded field is shown in Indianapolis where the White River had crested on Sunday. More than a dozen Indiana countries were declared local disasters due to due rapidly rising waters. Photo courtesy Indianapolis Fire Department/Facebook Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Officials in Central Indiana have shifted t»»»

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RT 3h

Concentration Camp Ukraine? In a comedian’s dictatorship, a pop singer tells the truth

Except for the unfortunate victims of Western information blackouts and propaganda, it has long been obvious that Ukraine under its leader-beyond-elections Vladimir Zelensky is not a democracy, even by the real world’s low standards. Zelensky’s regime is extremely corrupt, authoritarian, and lethal»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Kushner meets with Hamas in push to revive Gaza plan

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas's new leader in Egypt on Sunday, sources with knowledge of the talks told AFP, in a push to revive a Gaza peace plan rejected by Israel. Two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan by saying it would h»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine

Strikes killed 19 people in Russia and Ukraine, authorities said Sunday, as waves of drones and missiles pummelled civilian infrastructure on both sides. With fighting at the front at a near standstill and talks frozen, the warring countries have significantly stepped up long-range attacks deep beh»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Modi aims to have 50 Indian firms in Fortune 500 list

Agencies New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech on Saturday, set a target for India Inc. to have 50 Indian companies on the Fortune 500 list within the coming decade. “We often hear about the Fortune 500. Why shouldn’t our goal be that, within the next decade, 50 of »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Hayyoh platform launched to enhance fan engagement at sporting events

Tribune News Network Doha A new national digital initiative designed to bring fans closer to sport was officially launched in Qatar on Sunday, offering rewards for attending and engaging with sporting events. Called Hayyoh, the platform was unveiled in the presence of officials, representatives of »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

MoEHE targets an stimulating start to new academic year

As part of the community events accompanying the campaign, the Ministry is renewing its partnership with Mowasalat “Karwa” through a special pavilion at “Place Vendôme” during the period from August 21-27, from 4 pm to 10 pm, which includes a range of interactive, entertaining and educational event»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar and 7 Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israel over rejection of Gaza peace plan

QNA DOHA Qatar and seven Arab and Islamic countries have condemned Israel’s declared rejection of a roadmap intended to complete the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict, while also denouncing Israel’s rejection of Palestinian statehood. In a joi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Chattogram Samity Qatar organises free medical camp

Tribune News Network Doha Demonstrating a shared commitment to community welfare and corporate social responsibility (CSR), Chattogram Samity Qatar, in collaboration with Naseem Medical Centre, organised a day-long Free Medical Check-up camp for Bangladeshi expatriates on Friday, August 14, 2026, a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

WCM-Q white paper calls for urgent integration of lifestyle medicine into healthcare

Tribune News Network Doha Researchers from the Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q), in collaboration with global lifestyle medicine experts, have published a white paper calling for the urgent integration of lifestyle medicine into healthcare systems to hel»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Doha Marathon by Ooredoo bags two prestigious Stevie Awards

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, has secured two prestigious Stevie Awards for the 14th edition of Doha Marathon by Ooredoo, earning Gold in the Sporting Event category and Bronze in the CSR Experience category, at the 23rd Annual International»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar’s digital transformation moves from infrastructure investment to knowledge-based value creation

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar’s digital transformation strategy has evolved into a cornerstone of national economic policy, redefining the state’s growth dynamics and long-term diversification targets. Recent global indexes underline a structural transition from a capital and energy-driven economic »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar Charity celebrates graduation of 7th cohort at Sarajevo student residence

TribuneNews Network Sarajevo – Bosnia and Herzegovina Qatar Charity (QC) held a graduation ceremony in Sarajevo for the seventh cohort of female students at the Doha Al Khair Student Residence for the 2025/2026 academic year. The event was attended by Qatar Charity officials, guests, staff members,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QF welcomes over 800 new students to Education City

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation has welcomed more than 800 university students to its unique ecosystem of knowledge at Marhaba – the annual orientation event that kicks off a new academic year at Education City. Designed for students joining Qatar Foundation’s (QF) ecosystem of eight uni»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

PSG beaten by Lens in French Champions' Trophy

Lens, France: Ten-man Lens denied Paris Saint-Germain a second trophy in five days as Florian Thauvin's first-half goal secured a 1-0 victory in the French Champions' Trophy on Sunday. Lens were worthy winners in their first match under new coach Dino Toppmoeller, adding to the French Cup title the»»»

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Arab News 4h

How Israel is trying to shape what AI tells users about Gaza

LONDON: For decades, governments seeking to influence foreign public opinion have relied on familiar tools: advertising campaigns, lobbying firms, television appearances, social media and carefully placed opinion pieces. Now a new target has emerged — artificial intelligence. Israel has launched an»»»

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Arab News 4h

Netanyahu election billboard groups New York Mayor Mamdani among Israel’s enemies

LONDON: The party of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has grouped New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan together with the leaders of Iran and Hezbollah in a campaign poster depicting Israel’s enemies. The giant Likud billboard in Tel Aviv for the October electi»»»

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BNE 5h

Russia's fuel crisis is back as Ukraine continues to knock out Russian refineries

Petrol rationing is back across Russia after the peak of the Ukraine-caused fuel crisis seemed to have passed, and this time a governor has admitted his region's refinery will be out of action for six months. Ukrainian drones struck the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refining complex in Bashkortostan on»»»

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BNE 5h

Russia's fuel crisis is back as Ukraine continues to knock out Russian refineries

Petrol rationing is back across Russia after the peak of the Ukraine-caused fuel crisis seemed to have passed, and this time a governor has admitted his region's refinery will be out of action for six months. Ukrainian drones struck the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refining complex in Bashkortostan on»»»

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Arab News 5h

Syria detains seven after man dies following beating in custody

DAMASCUS: Syria said it detained seven people after a man with a condition that can lead to uncontrolled bleeding died on Sunday following a beating in police custody, with two government ministers vowing accountability.The emergencies and disaster management ministry said Mohammed Ghumeira died “d»»»

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Arab News 5h

Why Houthi attacks on Mokha raise the stakes for Red Sea shipping

AL-MUKALLA: A barrage of missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthi has again struck Yemen’s government-controlled city of Mokha, intensifying an assault on the strategically located Red Sea port that has already forced it to suspend operations. Residents and the National Resistance Forces, which »»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

QF introduces 800 new students to Education City's academic opportunities

DOHA: Qatar Foundation (QF) welcomed on Sunday more than 800 newly enrolled students at Education City universities during 'Marhaba', the QF-organized annual welcome event heralding the commencement of the new academic year. The event took place at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) was intend»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 6h

Paks on the brink: Critical days ahead, ‘superhuman work’ underway to keep 2 turbines running

“Superhuman work” is underway to raise the water levels of the River Danube near the Paks nuclear plant to keep two of its turbines operational, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Facebook on Sunday. Tuesday and Wednesday will be critical, as an additional 14-15cm drop is expected in the water lev»»»

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Sana 6h

US retail sales post sharpest decline in more than a year

New York, Aug. 16 (SANA) US retail sales unexpectedly fell 0.6% in July, their steepest decline since May 2025, as spending linked to tax refunds, the World Cup and Amazon’s Prime Day faded, Commerce Department data showed. The fall followed a revised 0.2% increase in June and was weaker than econo»»»

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Arab News 6h

Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘This is probably my last year’

RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo is inching closer ‌to retirement.“This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave ​a spectacular legacy,” Ronaldo, 41, told Vogue in an interview published on Sunday.Ronaldo, whose Al-Nassr contract runs until June 2027, previously has stopped short of givin»»»

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Arab News 6h

Palestinian family forced to tear down East Jerusalem home under Israeli order

LONDON: Israeli authorities on Sunday forced a Palestinian man to demolish his home in the Silwan neighborhood of occupied East Jerusalem after determining that it had been built without an Israeli-issued permit, according to the Jerusalem Governorate. Mamoun Salem Shuyukhi demolished the roughly 7»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar U18 basketball team lose to China at Asian Championship

New Delhi: The Qatar U18 basketball team lost 66-118 to China in their second Group C match at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup, currently being held in India through August 23. The tournament features 16 teams divided into four groups. China dominated throughout the game, winning all four quarters 32-11, 32-»»»

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Arab News 6h

Strike in southern Lebanon’s Deir Al-Zahrani kills senior Hezbollah commander, Israeli military says

LONDON: An Israeli airstrike on Saturday in the southern Lebanese village of Deir Al-Zahrani killed a senior Hezbollah commander following a drone attack by the Iran-backed group that seriously wounded three Israeli soldiers, the Israeli military said. The military identified the commander as Ali M»»»

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Arab News 6h

Review: ‘The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie’

“The Dangers in My Heart: The Movie” brings one of anime’s most charming coming-of-age romances to the big screen, offering fans a nostalgic return to the awkward, funny and increasingly heartfelt relationship between Kyotaro Ichikawa and Anna Yamada. Released in Japanese cinemas earlier this year,»»»

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Arab News 6h

Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain’s Ceuta

CASABLANCA: Hundreds of migrants trying to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta by land and sea were arrested by Moroccan security forces, Moroccan state television reported Sunday, as authorities tightened security along the border following calls for a new mass crossing.Moroccan state broadcaster M»»»

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Arab News 6h

Nigerian president receives MWL chief in Abuja

ABUJA: Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa was received by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja on Saturday. The Nigerian president commended the league’s initiative for social peace in West Africa, “affirming his full support for the Abuja Declaration, its ac»»»

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Gulf News 6h

US-Iran tensions: CENTCOM chief hails USS Abraham Lincoln crew resilience, low mental health cases

US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Adm. Brad Cooper has praised the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln, highlighting their teamwork, resilience and focus on wellbeing during a visit aboard the aircraft carrier operating in the Arabian Sea. Cooper described his time on the ship as “awe-inspiring”, »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

QF welcomes new generation of students to Education City - at Marhaba

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation has welcomed more than 800 university students to its unique ecosystem of knowledge at Marhaba – the annual orientation event that kicks off a new academic year at Education City. Designed for students joining Qatar Foundation’s (QF) ecosystem of eight universities, Ma»»»

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UPI 7h

Centcom head visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid concerns about conditions - UPI.com

An E-2D Hawkeye prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in 2018. U.S. Central Command Adm. Brad Cooper visited the ship on Saturday. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Sherman. Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The commander of U.»»»

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Daily News Egypt 7h

Al Salem Holding targets EGP 50bn investment portfolio within five years

Al Salem Holding plans to expand its investment portfolio in Egypt from more than EGP 15bn currently to EGP 50bn over the next five years, representing a 234% increase, Chairperson Bahaa Salem said. The announcement was made during a media site visit to the group’s Blue Side Hub at Marina 5 on the »»»

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Daily News Egypt 7h

Real estate delivery delays in Egypt highlight financing, governance challenges

Delays in the delivery of real estate projects in Egypt are not merely construction-related issues but are closely linked to financing structures, risk management, and corporate governance, Basem El-Sherbiny, Founder and CEO of Etqan Consultancy, said. El-Sherbiny explained that buyers purchasing o»»»

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