Gulf News 21m

'True loss for millions of people': Trump orders US flag lowered for a week in honour of late singer Dolly Parton

Washington DC [US], August 26 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) mourned the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away at the age of 80, and announced that the American flag would be lowered throughout the United States for one week in her honour. In a post o»»»

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Arab News 32m

Iran’s gas lines are growing, but there’s no sign so far that its leaders will bow to US sanctions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Lines have grown outside gas stations across Tehran in recent weeks as the United States has tightened its blockade and threatened more severe sanctions, with some people waiting for two hours or more to fill up. The uncertainty deepened on Tuesday, after US Treasury Se»»»

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Qatar Tribune 43m

Global autism effort led by Qatar and its partners expands reach

Tribune News Network Doha A global alliance founded by Qatar Foundation, Autism Speaks, UNICEF, and the Ministry of Social Development and Family with support from the World Health Organization, to unite the world in advancing support for people with autism everywhere is expanding its international»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Malaysia air quality continues to drop, 32 areas record unhealthy readings

Kuala Lumpur: Air quality continued to deteriorate in Malaysia on Tuesday, with 32 areas recording unhealthy readings, according to data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS). The northern Borneo state of Sarawak continued to be the worst hit, with the town of Serian reco»»»

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UPI 1h

Ross Fire doubles to 50,000 acres, forces Texas evacuations - UPI.com

A fast-moving wildfire west of Fort Worth doubled in size in 3 hours, scorching 50,000 acres and forcing residents in parts of Palo Pinto and Jack Counties to evacuate. The Ross Fire was 5% contained Tuesday morning, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The blaze started shortly after 12:25 p»»»

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Arab News 2h

A year after Israeli strikes killed journalists at a hospital, no one has been held accountable

TEL AVIV, Israel: It’s been a year since Israeli soldiers killed 22 Palestinians, including journalists and rescue workers, in a double strike on a hospital in Gaza. No one has been held accountable. Israeli officials said the target was a suspected Hamas camera on the roof of Nasser Hospital. Amon»»»

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Arab News 3h

Hormuz-Red Sea-Black Sea ‘triple chokepoint crisis’ pushes world toward mass famine, UN chiefs warn

NEW YORK CITY: A “triple chokepoint crisis” spanning the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and the Black Sea is driving up food and fuel costs worldwide and threatening to push tens of millions more people into hunger, senior UN officials told the Security Council on Tuesday. Sudan, Yemen, Gaza and Leb»»»

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Jordan Times 3h

German GDP growth revised upwards, defying Iran war turmoil

FRANKFURT, Germany — German growth rose faster than previously estimated in the second quarter thanks to strong exports, official data showed Tuesday, as Europe's biggest economy defied the turmoil unleashed by the Iran war.Gross domestic product grew 0.3 per cent from April to June compared with t»»»

Gulf News 3h

US records first measles deaths of 2026 as outbreak worsens

Philadelphia: Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died from measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster Coun»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Global autism effort led by Qatar and partners expands reach and advances inclusion-focused initiatives

Doha, Qatar: A global alliance founded by Qatar Foundation, Autism Speaks, UNICEF, and the Ministry of Social Development and Family, with support from the World Health Organization, to unite the world in advancing support for people with autism everywhere is expanding its international reach – and»»»

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France24 5h

‘Not an isolated incident’: Russian drones stalk Ukraine’s civilians in ‘human safaris’

The video of a Ukrainian cyclist being targeted and killed by a short-range drone posted – and later deleted – by the Russian military Friday left viewers outraged and shaken. But it’s not the first time that Russian drone operators have been accused of terrorising Ukrainian civilians by deliberate»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Volkswagen workers boo boss during speech on job cuts

Frankfurt: The boss of German carmaker Volkswagen warned workers on Tuesday to brace for more job losses, earning boos and jeers from the crowd, as the crisis-hit company faces a drastic round of cost-cutting. VW, long a titan of German industry, has struggled with Chinese competition, US tariffs a»»»

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Arab News 7h

Israel army chief vows to demilitarise Gaza despite ceasefire

JERUSALEM: Israel’s army chief on Tuesday vowed to push on with demilitarising Gaza and disarming Hamas, despite efforts by the United States to advance the ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. The comments, made during a visit by Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir to the Gaza Strip, follow intermittent Israel»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Canada hits back at Trump with tariffs of up to 50%

Ottawa: Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 per cent and 50 per cent, intensifying the trade war between the historically close allies. Ottawa's retaliation takes effect September 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after US President»»»

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UPI 7h

2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania - UPI.com

Two people have died in Pennsylvania from the measles. File Photo by Annie Rice/EPA-EFE Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Two people who were not vaccinated against measles died in Pennsylvania after contracting the disease, the state's health department reported. They are the first deaths from measles in the state»»»

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Arab News 8h

US prepares to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations, NYT reports

WASHINGTON: The US State Department is preparing to return diplomats to embassies in the Middle East that ​were evacuated before and during the war with Iran, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing an internal State Department document. The return of foreign service officers and the scaling»»»

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BNE 8h

South Korea VS China in the race for a commercial Arctic trade route

South Korea is set to wave off a commercial container ship bound for Europe via the Arctic Ocean some time in late August, in the process testing the commercial viability of a northern sea corridor as Middle Eastern trade bottlenecks grow increasingly hazardous. According to Reuters, the Lee Jae My»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Powerful storm strikes Al Ain, sending objects flying through the air while rain falls across several parts of the UAE

Al Ain: A powerful storm swept through Al Amerah in Al Ain on Tuesday, with strong winds sending objects flying through the air as unsettled weather affected several parts of the UAE. Rain was also reported in Al Faw in Sharjah, while showers fell over Al Faqa along the Dubai-Al Ain road and on the»»»

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DW 9h

Will VW's crunch week decide Germany's auto future?

BusinessGermanyWill VW's crunch week decide Germany's auto future?Nik MartinVolkswagen bosses face angry workers this week over restructuring plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs and threaten several German plants. DW examines the pressure on Europe's biggest automaker. https://p.dw.com/p/»»»

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Arab News 9h

Trump says executions of Iran protesters must stop

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump expressed outrage on Tuesday at the mounting number of executions in Iran of people allegedly involved in mass protests earlier this year before the Middle East war began. “The failing Islamic Republic of Iran is not paying large segments of their military, whi»»»

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France24 9h

Canada to announce measures to protect workers as trade war with US deepens

As the US escalates its trade war with Canada, Ottawa is preparing to hit back. With new tariffs threatening its car industry, as well as a wave of other products, Canada has announced its finance, labor and industry will be announcing new countermeasure»»»

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France24 9h

Iran threatens retaliation as new US sanctions hit already-struggling economy

Iranian officials are maintaining their strong rhetoric against the US, after Washington announced a fresh raft of sanctions against Iran. Tehran has pledged to hit back with its own measures, while the country is »»»

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France24 9h

Tornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude region

A tornado tore through the southwestern French village of Pomas on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes, authorities said. The storm ripped roofs from buildings as severe weather battered the region, causing power outages, transport disruption and forcing officials to cancel a Vu»»»

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France24 9h

Around 40 injured after tornado tears through village in the south of France

A village in the south of France has been hit by a tornado causing significant damage in the village of Pomas. It injured 41 and affected about 300 homes. The »»»

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France24 9h

'Wartime situation': Rare tornado ravages French village

A rare tornado swept through southern France's Aude department on Tuesday, devastating the tiny village of Pomas. The storm destroyed homes and other local buildings including the town hall and school. Bereft residents are left dealing with the aftermath, comparing it to living through 'a wartime s»»»

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Sputnik 9h

'Crude Anti-Russian Propaganda' — MFA Spox Dismisses French Allegations of Election Meddling 

A French government report on alleged Russian interference in elections is another “anti-Russian fabrication,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. Her remarks followed a series of French official statements and media reports that linked several alleged disinformation campaign»»»

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Arab News 9h

Makkah hosts tour to help global operators diversify Umrah packages

RIYADH: More than 70 Umrah and travel entities, representing over 3 million pilgrims worldwide, toured Makkah to expand historical and cultural experiences in international Umrah packages. The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, in cooperation with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, recen»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Germany's Merz addresses critics with climate action pledge

Neuhardenberg, Germany: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday sought to assuage critics who accuse his government of doing too little against climate change after a brutal summer of heatwaves and drought. "We have to further curb climate change and at the same time better adapt to the consequ»»»

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Gulf News 10h

US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know this evening, August 25

Dubai: The US-Iran war entered another tense phase on Tuesday, with Washington stepping up economic pressure on Tehran, fresh threats to shipping around the Strait of Hormuz and some UAE flights continuing to face cancellations and delays. For UAE residents, the immediate impact ranges from changin»»»

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Al Manar 11h

Gaza Death Toll Mounts: 8 Martyred, 36 Wounded in Latest Israeli Strikes as Ceasefire Casualties Surpass 1,200

At least eight Palestinians have been martyred and 36 others wounded in the past 24 hours as Israeli occupation forces continue their aerial bombardment across the besieged enclave, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The Ministry confirmed that among the dead are six newly killed vict»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Etihad Rail: Sharjah shifts traffic flow near University Bridge until October 5

Dubai: Sharjah's Roads and Transport Authority has partially reopened one of the emirate's busy University City routes, even as a fresh round of traffic diversions tied to the Etihad Rail project gets underway just a few kilometres away. Drivers travelling between University City and the Institutes»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

Media Review: August 25

POLITICS bTV reported that MPs returned early from their summer recess, with integrity tests for positions at high corruption risk, the election of a new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) and the State budget among their priorities. The broadcaster also covered the debate over judicial reform and the »»»

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Gulf News 13h

Tornado tears through French village, dozens injured

Pomas: A tornado tore through a village in southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes, authorities said. French authorities had placed swathes of the country’s southwest on orange alert for storms, and numerous areas were hit by power outages and transport chao»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14h

Four Years After Death of Two Police Officers in Burgas, Interior Minster Urges Court to Conclude Case

А memorial service, honoring police officers Atanas Gradev and Yordan Iliev, took place in Burgas on Tuesday, near the intersection where they died on August 25, 2022. The two lost their lives while trying to stop a bus illegally transporting migrants through Bulgaria. A memorial prayer service was»»»

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UPI 14h

British police arrest 12 following fatal weekend crash - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Police Constable Tom Clough, 38, was killed early Saturday in a collision on A66 near Teesside, Britain. A total of seven people were killed in the two-vehicle crash. Photo courtesy Cleveland Police/Release Aug. 25 (UPI) -- British authorities said a dozen people have been arrested in an i»»»

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France24 14h

Nevada wildfire forces tens of thousands to evacuate as blaze threatens city of Reno

Tens of thousands of people faced another night away from home on Monday as a wind-driven wildfire threatened Reno, Nevada, blanketing the city in smoke and closing schools. About 24,000 people remained under evacuation orders, down from more than 40,000 at the peak, while tens of thousands more we»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

China raises weather alert as two typhoons approach

Beijing: China's meteorological authorities on Tuesday upgraded its typhoon alert from yellow to orange, the second-highest in its four-tier system, as two typhoons are expected to make landfall in the country in the coming days. Typhoon Narra, the 19th typhoon of the year, is forecast to land in C»»»

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Business-review 15h

Tax reporting complexity remains top challenge for multinational companies – Deloitte study

The complexity of tax regulations, particularly those related to transparency and reporting requirements, remains the most significant tax policy challenge facing multinational companies (65%) for the third consecutive year, while most organizations (84%) expect these obligations to become even mor»»»

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Gulf News 15h

School starts soon: What vaccines UAE parents should check before children return to class

Dubai: As schools across the UAE prepare to reopen next week, parents are being urged to make vaccination checks a priority before children return to the classroom. Dr. Shereena Khamis Al Mazrouei, department manager of health promotion and public health programme at Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre,»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

Tornado tears through French village, dozens injured

Pomas, France: A tornado tore through a village in southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes, authorities said. French authorities had placed swathes of the country's southwest on orange alert for storms, and numerous areas were hit by power outages and transp»»»

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Gulf News 17h

7-year-old student dies at Palghar ashram school

A seven-year-old student from a residential school in Maharashtra's Palghar district died after suffering from high fever and breathing difficulties, while 26 other students have been hospitalised with symptoms of cold, cough and fever, officials said on Tuesday. The Class 1 student, enrolled at an»»»

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Arab News 17h

Tornado tears through French village, dozens injured

Pomas, France: A tornado tore through a village in southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes, authorities said. French authorities had placed swathes of the country's southwest on orange alert for storms, and numerous areas were hit by power outages and transp»»»

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Arab News 17h

Tornado tears through French village, dozens injured

Pomas, France: A tornado tore through a village in southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes, authorities said. French authorities had placed swathes of the country's southwest on orange alert for storms, and numerous areas were hit by power outages and transp»»»

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Arab News 18h

Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill five, including two children

JERUSALEM: Gazan authorities said at least five people were killed by Israeli fire on Monday, including two children.Two Palestinians were killed at dawn when a tent was bombed in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, according to the civil defense rescue service, which operates under Hamas aut»»»

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The Peninsula 18h

Venezuela quake death toll surpasses 6,500

Caracas: Venezuela's interim government on Monday reported 6,509 deaths from the powerful twin earthquakes that struck the South American nation exactly two months ago. The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 tremors on June 24 devastated the coastal state of La Guaira, where at least 190 buildings fell apart. T»»»

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Gulf News 19h

Stocks stagger and oil rises as traders eye Iran threat, Nvidia results

Asian stocks fluctuated Tuesday while oil edged up as investors assess a US plan for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, while tech firms struggled following another down day on Wall Street and ahead of earnings from chip titan Nvidia. With the war against Tehran now in its sixth month, Treasury S»»»

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Sputnik 19h

'This Time Too, You Will Fail' — Iranian Economy Minister Responds to Bessent

Iranian Economy Minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh hit back at US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s new sanctions threats, saying US economic war against Iran is nothing new. He said Iran’s enemies first tried to use military force to question the country’s existence, partition Iran, destroy its polit»»»

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BNE 19h

IntelliNews Lambda: EU gas storage to reach only 77% by November 1, but a crisis depends on the weather

EU gas storage will be about 77% full when the heating season opens on November 1, 12 points below the fifteen-year norm and short of the 90% target. What happens after that will dependend heavily on the weather. Is a repeat of the 2022 gas crisis on the cards? Not necessarily. An IntelliNews Lamb»»»

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Gulf News 20h

Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heat

Feeling dizzy and unwell after cycling to work in Japan's punishing summer heat, warehouse worker Isao Tabuchi headed for his company's newest acquisition: a refrigerator for humans. The phonebooth-sized machine, where jets of chilled air ensure ice-cold comfort, only launched this year but has pro»»»

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Gulf News 21h

Once its saviour, US puts Kuwait in Iran's crosshairs

Like many Kuwaitis, Salem Al-Ghanem still vividly remembers Iraqi tanks rolling through his hometown when his small Gulf state faced extinction had US troops not liberated it from invasion. Now, decades later and six months into the US-Iran war, some are seeing those same American troops as more of»»»

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