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Two soldiers killed in military helicopter crash in Salado, Texas - UPI.com

A U.S. AH-64 Apache helicopter is shown in 2025 during a training exercise. An Apache helicopter crashed Wednesday in central Texas, killing the two soldiers on board. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo Aug. 12 (UPI) -- An Apache attack helicopter based at Fort Hood crashed into a fie»»»

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France24 21m

Voting ends in US midwest primaries

Voters in six US states went to the polls to choose their preferred candidates in primaries and special elections ahead of November’s midterms. In Wisconsin, moderate David Crowley narrowly defeated Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the race for governor. On the Republican side, Darline Graham»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

Rare solar eclipse crosses Europe, bringing darkness to Spain

People across Europe looked to the western horizon on Wednesday evening to see the moon moving in front of the sun, bringing twilight-like conditions and plunging parts of the continent into darkness. The totalsolareclipse began in northern Siberia, before the moon's umbra swept in an arc over Gree»»»

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UK PM Burnham calls for wider distribution of asylum seekers

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for immigrants to be housed more widely across the UK, as the country continues to grapple with large numbers of people crossing the English Channel. More than 3,000 illegal immigrants have reportedly reached the country by boat in the three weeks sinc»»»

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UPI 52m

Justice Department announces charges in alleged marriage fraud scheme - UPI.com

1 of 4 | Attorney General Todd Blanche and others are shown during a press conference Wednesday at the Department of Justice Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The Justice Department announced criminal charges against 11 people they allege participated in a fraud scheme that involved more than 1,000 »»»

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Gulf News 52m

Strait of Hormuz remains blocked; claims don't change reality: Iran dismisses Trump's "total US control" claims

Tehran: Iran has rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the United States has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway remains blocked and will not be reopened until Tehran's conditions are accepted. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority, in a post on X, said Trump»»»

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Gulf News 52m

US on track for record natural gas production in 2026: EIA

Washington: US natural gas production is on track to hit a new annual record in 2026, with output forecast to average 122.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), according to the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). That would eclipse the prev»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

The age of disruption is coming—Plan now or risk being left behind – Ya Libnan

Share: The photo illustration shows a family preparing together rather than fearing the future. The future will reward neither fear nor complacency. Survival will belong to those who prepare, adapt and invest in what tomorrow cannot do without. AI, robotics and autonomous transportation may make li»»»

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Tunisia cleans up 152 beaches, collects nearly 6,000 cubic metres of waste

Tunis, August 12, 2026 (TAP) - A mid-term assessment of Tunisia's 2026 summer beach-cleaning programme has recorded interventions at 152 beaches and the removal of nearly 6,000 cubic metres of waste through the first week of August 2026. According...»»»

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'Another world': total solar eclipse enthralls Europe

A total solar eclipse swept across parts of Europe on Wednesday, briefly turning day into night along a narrow path of totality from Iceland to northern Spain. But clouds and rain spoiled the view for many spectators, obscuring the Moon’s dramatic passage across the Sun. The Aug. 12 eclipse was the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Strait of Hormuz remains blocked; claims don't change reality: Iran dismisses Trump's "total US control" claims

Tehran: Iran has rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the United States has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic waterway remains blocked and will not be reopened until Tehran's conditions are accepted. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority, in a post on X, said Trump»»»

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RT 1h

US calls Kiev to heel over Black Sea tanker attacks – FT

The US has called Ukraine to heel for targeting oil tankers in the Black Sea after Kiev began launching drone attacks on vessels sailing to a partly US-owned Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal in Russia, the Financial Times has reported. Ukrainian drone raids targeting the CPC – which funne»»»

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UPI 1h

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to resign - UPI.com

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks July 23 during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C. Leavitt will resign the position at the end of August. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Karoline Leavitt, th»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Zimbabwe ferry capsizes with 95 people on board

Multiple people were feared dead after a ferry with 95 passengers capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, police and eyewitnesses said. The boat, which provides transport between the northern town of Kariba and several islands and fishing camps, overturned after hitting strong waves. Lake K»»»

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Gulf News 1h

IEA expcts 2026 oil demand to drop by 1.6 mb/d

PARIS: World oil demand is forecast to decline by 1.6 mb/d in 2026, 510 kb/d more than estimate in last month’s report, as the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and elevated fuel prices continue to weigh on oil consumption, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) Oil Market Report »»»

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TAP 1h

Manufacturing investment outlook turns more optimistic in 2026 H1

Tunis, August 12 (TAP) – The findings of the latest semi-annual survey on investment trends in the manufacturing industries sector, published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS), point to growing optimism among business leaders, with...»»»

Qatar Tribune 1h

EAA Foundation, MoYS mark Intern’l Youth Day with activation

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports marked the United Nations International Youth Day with a youth-focused public activation at Place Vendôme creating an interactive platform for youn»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Education ministry organises interviews for N-engineering scholarship candidates

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), in cooperation with the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, has organised interviews for students nominated for scholarships in nuclear engineering for t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar’s journey regarding persons with disabilities has transitioned from care to rights: Al Misnad

Tribune News Network GENEVA Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad participated in the interactive dialogue with the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities being held in Geneva to discuss the comprehensive periodic rep»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Doha Design District reveals Public Art Open Call winners

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District, powered by Msheireb Properties, announced the four winning projects of its flagship Public Art Open Call initiative, selected from a shortlist of 20 proposals that had advanced through an extensive review process. The winning designs were determined t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Over 120 students take part in PHCC Care Summer Programme

Tribune News Network Doha Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has successfully concluded the first week of its summer programme, “Care Summer,” with the participation of 123 male and female students including Qatari citizens and residents. The programme includes 60 male students and 63 female st»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QC provides cash aidto 1,500 Somali families

Tribune News Network Doha With the support of generous donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has provided cash assistance to 1,530 families affected by food insecurity in camps on the outskirts of Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital. The intervention is part of Qatar Charity’s ongoing humanitarian efforts t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Local, int’l high school students take part in WCM-Q summer programme

Tribune News Network Doha High school students from Qatar and abroad aspiring to pursue careers in medicine were given a glimpse of the profession and campus life through the Medical Minds Online Programme (MMOP), a summer initiative organised by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). In its second »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines official receives credentials of Qatar’s ambassador

QNA Caracas Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Sir Stanley John received the credentials of HE Salman bin Nabit Al Khulaifi as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Qatar (non-resident) to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The ambassador conveyed the greetings of the Ami»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies unveils MoJ’s Research Priorities Guide

QNA Doha The Centre for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has launched the Ministry’s Research Priorities Guide for 2027-2030. The guide provides a national framework for directing legal and judicial research toward areas with scientific, social and economic impact. It als»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Negombo Kings crowned community cricket champions, Negombo Challengers runners-up

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Negombo community from Sri Lanka in Qatar recently came together for a vibrant and highly competitive cricket tournament aimed at bringing community members together through sport. Held at Pearling School Gharaffa, the tournament concluded successfully last Friday, with sev