Tanjug 18m

Macut says enrgy situation stable, appeals for rational consumption of electricity, water

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut said on Monday the energy situation in Serbia was completely stable, and appealed for rational electricity and water consumption, adding that work was also underway to ensure navigability on the Danube River. Macut said an Emergency Response Team, which met earlier»»»

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Arab News 19m

Humain invests in Saudi AI firm MOZN to develop enterprise AI solutions

RIYADH: Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain has invested in Saudi AI firm MOZN and entered into a partnership to develop enterprise AI solutions for financial institutions and public sector organizations locally and globally. It is the first investment by Humain - which is backed by the PI»»»

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Naharnet 20m

US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets

A giant American flag hanging on the wall of a warehouse in New Hampshire hints at the national importance of the elements bound inside the mining waste stored in 1-ton bags. The company uses electrolysis to separate the key critical elements President Donald Trump's administration desperately want»»»

Gulf News 21m

Sharjah government on course to surpass 3,000 Emirati hires in 2026

The Sharjah government is on track to exceed its target of employing 3,000 Emirati citizens in 2026 after recruiting 1,524 nationals during the first seven months of the year, officials said. Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Sharjah Department of Human Resources , said the appointments we»»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Water bombers take to skies as Greece battles wildfires

Kryo Pigadi, Greece: Water-bombing aircraft resumed firefighting operations in Greece on Monday after winds eased, joining hundreds of firefighters battling multiple blazes that have already claimed five lives, the fire department told AFP. Greece, which had largely avoided major blazes at the star»»»

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24 News Agency 27m

Residents of former Uzbek village to receive Kyrgyz citizenship - | 24.KG

The process of granting Kyrgyz citizenship to residents of the village of Chon-Gara, which was transferred to Kyrgyzstan under a border territory exchange agreement with Uzbekistan, has begun, the Presidential Administration told 24.kg news agency. Officials are holding informational meetings with »»»

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The Peninsula 36m

Qatar Ministry issues summer travel safety guidelines 

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has urged vacationers heading out of Qatar during summer to follow a few simple steps to ensure a safe and secure trip. It encouraged community members to check their electrical connections, unplug unnecessary appliances, and repair any damaged equipment »»»

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24 News Agency 39m

Transport Ministry warns of mudflows threat in mountainous areas on August 4-6 - | 24.KG

The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kyrgyzstan warned of a possible mudflow hazard in the country’s mountainous and foothill regions. According to the ministry, there is a risk of mudflows and rising river water levels due to expected heavy rainfall in the mountainous and foothill regio»»»

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Arab News 40m

How Saudi Arabia became a global AI economy player 

RIYADH: The discussion around Saudi Arabia’s digital economy is no longer centered on plans and initiatives, but on the economic impact now reflected in the numbers. Saudi Arabia’s digital economy expanded to SR522 billion ($139.2 billion) last year, up from SR297 billion in 2017, according to Al-E»»»

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24 News Agency 51m

Main arch of Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University being dismantled in Bishkek - | 24.KG

In Bishkek, dismantling of the arch of the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University on Tynaliev Street side has begun. Footage posted on social media by eyewitnesses shows workers dismantling the structure. On June 11, construction of Minzhylkiev Street began in the capital, which is designed to connect Chi»»»

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Arab News 52m

Syria secures larger World Bank grants after meeting reform targets 

JEDDAH: Syria will receive larger World Bank grant allocations in 2027 after meeting reform targets tied to the lender’s concessional financing program, the country’s finance minister said. The successful review qualifies Syria for a 2027 incentive allocation under the Sustainable Development Finan»»»

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Gulf News 57m

New Consul General of India in Dubai appointed

Dubai: Dr Emmadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy has been appointed the new Consul General of India in Dubai, the Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed to Gulf News on Monday. He is scheduled to assume office once he presents his credentials to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He succeeds Satish Kumar Sivan»»»

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Al Manar 1h

US Ambassador to Lebanon: It is Better Pilot Zones “Take Time Needed” to Move Forward More Efficiently - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Ambassador to Lebanon: It is Better Pilot Zones “Take Time Needed” to Move Forward More Efficiently 03-08-2026 13:48 PM In continuation »»»

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RT 1h

UEFA beat FIFA’s World Cup sell-off – but its own crisis is next

As I sat in the Olympic Stadium in Athens on Thursday night, I would like to say I felt the hand of history on my shoulder, but instead I felt a sick feeling in my stomach at how European football has been irreversibly damaged by the holier than thou brigade at UEFA. UEFA, the governing body for fo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

From strawberries to aircraft parts: UK exports on Emirates SkyCargo grow

Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo transported more than 57,000 tonnes of exports from the UK during the 2025-26 financial year, with growing demand for British food, pharmaceuticals and aerospace components helping lift cargo volumes by 11 per cent year on year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Ch»»»

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Business-review 1h

XTB profit rises 149% as client base approaches 3 million

XTB Group ended the first six months of 2026 with record results, as consolidated net profit exceeded EUR 240 million, up 148.7% compared with the same period last year, while operating revenue reached EUR 490.7 million, an increase of 78.4%. The group attracted more than 703,000 new users, 94.5% m»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump says Iran talks are back on, but Tehran denies negotiations: What to know

US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran would resume Monday, claiming a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme could be close. Iran, however, denied that direct negotiations with Washington are underway, saying its current discussions are with Oman over a temporary route t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE-UK trade exceeds $30 billion as UK-GCC FTA negotiations conclude

Dubai: Annual trade between the UAE and the United Kingdom has exceeded $30 billion, with more than 14,000 active UK exporters participating in one of the region’s largest economic relationships. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The next phase of cooperation will focus »»»

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Arab News 1h

US Ambassador to Lebanon urges caution as Rome talks continue

DUBAI: United States Ambassador to Lebanon, Michel Issa, said on Monday talks in Rome remained ongoing, but expressed hope that both sides could reach a successful outcome. While stressing the need for careful implementation, Issa said significant technical work remained to ensure civilian safety o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai's coolest race is back: Tackle 20+ obstacles at -4°C while it's 45°C outside

Dubai: There are not many places in the world where you can do an obstacle course in the snow in September, and fewer still where it is 45C in the car park outside. The Ice Warrior Challenge returns to Ski Dubai on Sunday 20 September for its 17th year, run in partnership with Dubai Sports Council.»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE Ministry of Finance adopts Aani and Jaywan for federal fees and fines

Dubai: Customers will be able to use Aani and Jaywan as new payment channels for federal service fees and fines, giving them more flexible and faster ways to complete government payments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Ministry of Finance has become the first fede»»»

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Arab News 1h

Seoul issues first ‘severe heatwave warning’ under new system

SEOUL: South Korea’s weather agency issued a “severe heatwave warning” for Seoul on Monday, the first such advisory since introducing the designation this year to alert the public about extreme temperatures. New national heat records were set on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the mercury soaring»»»

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Arab News 1h

Jordan, UAE sign EPC contract for 25MW wind power project in Ma’an 

RIYADH: Jordan’s Samra Electric Power Generation Co. has signed an engineering, procurement and construction contract with SITE Technology General Contracting to develop a 25-megawatt wind power project in Ma’an Governorate, fully funded by the UAE government. The contract, which covers the design,»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Feledy to lead Hungarian Institute of International Affairs

Foreign Minister Anita Orbán has selected foreign policy expert Botond Feledy to lead the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs, Hungary’s state-backed foreign policy research institute. Feledy accepted the position, saying his two decades of professional experience had prepared him for the »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Seoul issues first 'severe heatwave warning' under new system

Seoul: Republic of Korea's weather agency issued a "severe heatwave warning" for Seoul on Monday, the first such advisory since introducing the designation this year to alert the public about extreme temperatures. New national heat records were set on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the mercury s»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE Ministry of Finance adopts Aani and Jaywan for federal fees and fines

Dubai: Customers will be able to use Aani and Jaywan as new payment channels for federal service fees and fines, giving them more flexible and faster ways to complete government payments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Ministry of Finance has become the first fede»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Training the UK 'surgeons of the future' using robots

London: Pulling his face away from an immersive 3D headset looking deep inside a patient's lung, doctor Sasha Stamenkovic recounted the final steps of an operation using robots to remove a tumour. "We've done some very, very intricate operating today," said the 60-year-old consultant thoracic surge»»»

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RT 1h

Rare Bourbon virus with no cure detected in New York

The first case of Bourbon virus has been confirmed in New York, prompting researchers to call for expanded surveillance and testing amid warnings that the rare tick-borne infection may be more widespread than currently known. Discovered in 2014 and named after Bourbon County, Kansas, where it was f»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Kerala steps up rescue as floods claim 15 lives

Kerala intensified rescue and relief operations on Monday as the death toll from days of torrential rain and flooding rose to 15, even as authorities said the overall situation was gradually coming under control in most parts of the state despite forecasts of more heavy rain. More than 11,000 peopl»»»

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Al Manar 1h

US CENTCOM Asks Military Analysts for ‘Creative, Unconventional’ Ideas to Pressure Iran: Report

The US military is asking its troops for new ideas for pressuring Iran, CNN reported on Monday, citing an email by a US Central Command (CENTCOM) intelligence officer. “We are looking for new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran,” the officer wrote in a message sent Wednesda»»»

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Business-review 1h

MedLife rebrands SWEAT fitness network as Level Up, opens sixth Bucharest club

MedLife, Romania’s largest private healthcare network, has announced the rebranding of its SWEAT fitness network, which will operate under the new Level Up identity, and the opening of a new location in Bucharest’s Vitan area following an investment of approximately EUR 500,000. The move marks the »»»

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France24 2h

Cuba plunges into darkness as state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout

Cuba's ​electricity grid collapsed late on Sunday, the state-owned ​grid operator said, plunging the island into darkness. The country has faced a series of total collapses of its electricity grid since the US imposed an energy embargo that halted regular deliveries of fuel for power stat»»»

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France24 2h

For his seventh election campaign, Brazil's president focuses on sovereignty

In Brazil, President Lula has officially kicked off his re-election campaign, seeking a fourth term in October's vote. While recent polling puts him ahead of far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, after decades on the political stage, he now faces a battle against voter fatigue. It's a campaign cent»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE families are changing airports, dates and even buying one-way tickets as India airfares remain sky-high

Dubai: With schools in the UAE set to reopen later this month, families returning from summer holidays are facing some of the highest airfares of the season on routes from India, prompting many travellers to rethink how they book their journeys home. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Chequ»»»

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Gulf News 2h

DIFC removes eligibility criteria for Prescribed Companies and SPVs

Dubai: Any applicant can now establish or continue a Prescribed Company in the Dubai International Financial Centre following changes to the regulations governing its equivalent of special purpose vehicles. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The updated Prescribed Company»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE reminds small businesses to file corporate tax returns even if no tax is due

Dubai: Small businesses in the UAE that qualify for Small Business Relief must still file their Corporate Tax returns on time, even if they are treated as having no taxable income under the relief, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app»»»

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France24 2h

Middle East live: Israel conveys 'concerns' to US on Gaza plan

Israel has conveyed concerns to the United States on a Gaza plan hailed by President Donald Trump after Hamas said it had agreed on disarmament, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Monday. Israel's official reaction comes after it killed at least 18 Palestinians over the weekend in the »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Customs Agency Seizes Goods Worth Over USD 2 Million As Part of EPPO's Investigation in Romania

The Customs Agency, in cooperation with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bulgaria, seized 12 containers containing goods worth more than USD 2 million at the end of July, the agency said. The seized goods include more than 3,800 technical lithium-ion modular units, fastening compon»»»

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France24 2h

Sudan army drone strike kills 35 at Darfur court, rights group says

The Sudanese army struck a traditional court in a Rapid Support Forces-held village in North Darfur with drones on Sunday, killing 35 people, a rights group said. Emergency Lawyers said the attack hit Garra al Zawaya as civilians gathered for local court hearings, wounding several others during the»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Water and energy crisis: Orbán strongman admits failure

For years, the distribution of rainfall across the Carpathian Basin has become ever more extreme. Experts have long warned that there is no sign of any reversal in the trend, and that the climate crisis will only deepen the drying-out of the region. Yet the previous government did nothing to addres»»»

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Gulf News 2h

EU enforces mandatory labelling of AI-generated content

Brussels: The European Union's new artificial intelligence transparency rules have entered into force, requiring companies to clearly label AI-generated content, including deepfakes, to help users distinguish between authentic and synthetic material. Under the new rules, companies operating AI syst»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli demolition operation between Taybe and Qantra - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli demolition operation between Taybe and Qantra 03-08-2026 12:20 PM Latest News Ur»»»

Al Manar 2h

Israeli light attack drone once again drops stun grenade towards Byout Al-Seyyad: Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli light attack drone once again drops stun grenade towards Byout Al-Seyyad: Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon 03-08-2026 12:»»»

Gulf News 2h

UAE-born fintech KamelPay secures SVF and RPS licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE

KamelPay, a UAE-born fintech offering payroll and business payment solutions, has received Stored Value Facilities (SVF) and Retail Payment Services (RPS) licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), marking a significant regulatory milestone in the company's growth and strengthening its posi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE is setting the pace in digital finance

The UAE's financial system has earned its reputation on fundamentals. Payments clear reliably, capital moves at scale, and the banking infrastructure that underpins trade and investment across the region is deep, liquid, and trusted. Digital finance is not a challenge to those foundations. It is an»»»

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Arab News 2h

Nauru, the world’s third-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero

WELLINGTON: The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language. The country’s international code will change from NRU to NRO and its people will be known as dei-Naoero instead of Na»»»

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Arab News 2h

Palestinian ‘doctor of the poor’ alleges medical neglect, abuse in Israeli prison

A Palestinian doctor known as the “doctor of the poor” says he suffered medical neglect, overcrowding and physical abuse while held in Israel’s Ofer prison, according to a new report by Haaretz. Mazen Rantisi often waives consultation fees for low-income Palestinians. He was arrested at home on Jun»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Sharjah hotel turns food waste into water

Sharjah: Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has become the first hotel in the emirate to operate a biodigester, introducing technology that converts food waste into reusable water while reducing landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions in a move that supports Sharjah’s sustainable tourism ambitions. The»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Media Review: August 3

OVERVIEW Monday’s media coverage focuses on the upcoming October 25 presidential election, with attention centred on possible candidates, divisions on the right and the shortened campaign period. Economic coverage highlights EU funding, planned changes to the pension and minimum-wage systems, while»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

South-West University Hosts 550 International Students from 17 Countries

South-West University in Blagoevgrad has 550 international students during the 2025/26 academic year, including 120 from EU countries, the university told BTA. Students come from 17 countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa and study in fields such as education, humanities, social sciences, busines»»»

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