Arab News 4m

Israel army prepares West Bank troop reinforcements ahead of Jewish holidays

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military chief on Thursday said he had ordered preparations for reinforcing troops in the occupied West Bank ahead of Jewish high holidays and as violence surges in the territory. “Given the tensions in Judea and Samaria and the upcoming holiday period, I am ordering the elevati»»»

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Sana 8m

Trump moves to secure US power system as Army expands nuclear microreactors

Washington, Aug. 27 (SANA) – U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency over threats to the country’s bulk-power system, while the Army announced plans to deploy nuclear microreactors at five military installations to strengthen energy resilience. The order»»»

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The Peninsula 8m

Prime Minister meets Iranian Consultative Assembly Speaker

Tehran: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met in Tehran on Thursday with Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. During the meeting, they discussed developments in t»»»

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Gulf News 12m

Abu Dhabi restricts heavy vehicles and worker buses during morning rush hours

Abu Dhabi will temporarily ban heavy vehicles and buses transporting workers from entering Abu Dhabi Island during morning peak hours from Monday, August 31, to Friday, September 4, authorities announced. The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Munici»»»

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Gulf News 12m

Back to school: National ambulance steps up emergency readiness

Abu Dhabi: National ambulance has stepped up its operational readiness to ensure a swift emergency response as students return to school for the new academic year. The measures include the dynamic deployment of ambulances along major roads and in areas surrounding schools, increased readiness at th»»»

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Gulf News 16m

‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Ratko Mladic dead

Belgrade: Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military chief dubbed the “Butcher of Bosnia” for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has died, Serbian state broadcaster RTS reported on Thursday. Mladic, who had suffered several strokes in recent months, was serving a life sentence in The Hag»»»

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Arab News 16m

Lebanon state media says Israeli strike kills woman in south

BEIRUT: Lebanon said Israeli airstrikes on the country’s south on Thursday killed a woman, as Israel’s military said it struck Hezbollah targets after the Iran-backed group attacked its soldiers in the south overnight. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported a series of Israeli airs»»»

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Arab News 16m

Kingdom eradicates equine disease

RIYADH: The Kingdom received recognition from the World Organisation for Animal Health for its self-declared freedom from dourine, a contagious venereal disease that affects horses and other equids. The milestone highlights the Kingdom’s focus on animal health, particularly the equine field, the Sa»»»

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TAP 19m

Zarzis migrant shipwreck: search operations came to end

Tunis, Aug. 27 (TAP) - Zarzis migrant shipwreck Search and rescue operations came to an end, the Directorate-General of the National Guard said on Thursday. All bodies had been recovered, the directorate-general said. A total of 15 people perished...»»»

Gulf News 25m

GDRFA Dubai announces holiday service hours and 24/7 digital access

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai has announced the operating hours of its Customer Happiness Centres and service channels during the Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday holiday on Friday, August 28, 2026, while reaffirming the continued availability of its dig»»»

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BNE 27m

Slovenia blocks joint EU statement condemning Israeli settlement plans

Slovenia blocked a joint EU statement condemning Israel's plans to build new homes for settlers in the occupied West Bank, saying the statement would not bring added value at this time, according to EUobserver. The article said that Ljubljana has weakened the EU’s response to Israel’s plans to expa»»»

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BNE 27m

Hungarian construction giant files for bankruptcy protection after state pulls out of €870mn office deal

Hungarian construction and property group Bayer Construct has applied for bankruptcy protection after the government decided to withdraw from a major office development in Budapest, the company’s owner Attila Balazs told employees on August 26. In a letter obtained by Telex.hu, Balazs, who controls»»»

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Qatar Tribune 27m

Qatar Airways and Uber begin partnership to elevate corporate travel experience

DOHA: Qatar Airways has launched its latest partnership with Uber for Business to enhance thecorporate travelexperience by delivering greater flexibility and convenience for businesses and corporate travellers worldwide. Through this partnership, members of Qatar Airways’ corporate travel programme»»»

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Arab News 28m

Just 16% of Brits oppose trade ban on Israeli settlements: Poll

LONDON: Just 16 percent of people in the UK oppose a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements, polling has revealed. Half of respondents to a YouGov survey support a ban, as the UK government prepares steps toward an embargo on imports and exports with settlements in the West Bank. The polling»»»

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Arab News 28m

‘Butcher of Bosnia’ Ratko Mladic dead: Serbian state media

BELGRADE: Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military chief dubbed the “Butcher of Bosnia” for his role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, has died, Serbian state broadcaster RTS reported on Thursday. Mladic, who had suffered several strokes in recent months, was serving a life sentence in The Hag»»»

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Arab News 28m

MBC Game Studio unveils Arabian fantasy title ‘1001 Threads of Mizan’ at Gamescom

RIYADH: MBC Group has unveiled its first video game, “1001 Threads of Mizan,” at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, marking the debut of MBC Game Studio as the media group expands further into the global gaming industry. The Arabian fantasy action-adventure game draws inspiration from the storytelling t»»»

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Arab News 28m

Indian border regions on high alert as 288 nationals missing after deadly Nepal flood

NEW DELHI: Indian officials are on high alert on Thursday after catastrophic flash floods in neighboring Nepal killed hundreds of people, as they brace for possible impacts in the border regions. A flash flood caused by a collapsing glacier in the Himalayan region between Nepal and Tibet unleashed »»»

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Novinite 30m

Extra Sofia-Burgas Flights Added for Eurovision 2027Opinions

Bulgaria Air will increase the number of flights between Sofia and Burgas during the Eurovision 2027 period, responding to expectations of increased travel demand as Bulgaria prepares to host the international music competition. The national carrier will operate up to two daily flights on the Sofia»»»

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Novinite 30m

Radev Warns ECB Could Need Another Rate HikeOpinions

Bulgarian National Bank Governor and European Central Bank Governing Council member Dimitar Radev has called on the ECB to put greater emphasis on vigilance than patience after its September meeting, saying current conditions could justify another interest rate increase. Speaking to Econostream, Ra»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 31m

Military Aircraft Lands at Burgas Airport for Technical Refuelling

A military aircraft landed at Burgas Airport on Thursday for a technical refuelling stop, the airport reported. The aircraft landed at 12:55 p.m., took off at 2:27 p.m., then left the country. Burgas Airport clarified that the aircraft is not based there and that the landing was not related to an e»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 31m

Currently No Evidence to Conclude Existence of Signal Jamming Device, Sofia District Prosecution Office Spokesperson Says

Based on the preliminary findings, there is currently no evidence to conclude that a signal jamming device was involved in the case in Sofia’s Dragalevtsi borough, Sofia District Prosecution Office spokesperson Alexandra Stefanova said at a briefing on Thursday. Stefanova explained that security se»»»

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UPI 36m

CIA director visited Moscow to warn against attacking NATO countries - UPI.com

CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s surprise visit to Moscow earlier this week was to warn Russia against attacking NATO allies. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 27 (UPI) -- CIA Director John Ratcliffe's surprise visit to Moscow earlier this week was to warn Russia against attacking NAT»»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

Qatar participates in COP17's Ministerial Dialogue on Restoration of Rangelands

ULAANBAATAR: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), participated in the Ministerial Dialogue on the Restoration of Rangelands and the Well-Being of Pastoral Communities, held as part of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the Unit»»»

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Gulf News 41m

Returning families can discover museums, heritage sites and cultural experiences across Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Families returning to Abu Dhabi after their summer holidays are being given a new reason to keep exploring the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & BalancesEtihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports and the Culture Sector of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dh»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 43m

Health Committee Hears Candidates for National Health Insurance Fund Leadership

Parliament’s Health Committee on Thursday heard three candidates for governor and deputy governor of the National Health Insurance Fund. Dr Vladimir Daskalov, nominated by Progressive Bulgaria, and Stanimir Mihaylov, nominated by Continue the Change, are seeking the Governor’s post. Zdravko Shushko»»»

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Arab News 46m

Food baskets distributed on Hadhramaut coast

HADHRAMAUT: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief has distributed 7,200 food baskets on the Hadhramaut coast, benefiting more than 50,000 individuals, as part of the second phase of its food security program in Yemen. Saeed Al-Amoudi, director of the office of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor on th»»»

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Arab News 46m

Riyadh launches Digital Innovation District for global positioning

RIYADH: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City launched a Digital Innovation District on Thursday aiming to position Saudi Arabia’s capital among the world’s top-10 technology hubs. In a statement, the RCRC said their goals include attracting global professionals and establishing an ecosystem that br»»»

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Arab News 46m

KSA-led alliance concludes training in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU: The Saudi-led Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition has concluded its “Peace Journalists” strategic media initiative in Mogadishu, Somalia, aimed at strengthening the capabilities of media professionals and journalists in confronting extremist rhetoric, hate speech, disinformation»»»

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Qatar Tribune 51m

Qatar, NATO agree on Individually Tailored Partnership Program

DOHA: The State of Qatar and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) agreed on Thursday to bring the Individually Tailored Partnership Program (ITPP) into force, which will enhance political, defence, and security cooperation between Qatar and NATO. The programme strengthens operational inter»»»

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Qatar Tribune 51m

National Museum of Qatar launches ExxonMobil STEAM Festival

DOHA: The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), in collaboration with ExxonMobil Qatar, has launched the ExxonMobil STEAM Festival, open from August 27 to November 28.The festival will take place at NMOQ's Temporary Exhibitions Gallery 2 and presents a new approach to learning by connecting Science, Tec»»»

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The Peninsula 56m

Algeria declares national mourning over wildfire deaths

Algiers, Algeria: Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Thursday declared a three-day national mourning after wildfires in the northeast killed at least 12 people and injured dozens. Tebboune in a statement described the deaths as "a great tragedy" while authorities have not updated a death to»»»

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Arab News 58m

Saudi date exports surge to near $533 million

BURAIDAH: The Buraidah International Dates Carnival is witnessing economic and marketing activity that reflects the growing status of Saudi dates, which have expanded beyond local markets into global ones. This activity is driven by continued growth in export value and an expanding number of import»»»

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UPI 1h

4 die in Alaska small plane crash - UPI.com

A small plane crashed in Seldovia, Alaska, Wednesday, killing four adults. Image courtesy of UPI Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Four people are dead after a plane crashed into the sea water in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula in the town of Seldovia. A Piper PA-24 heading to Seldovia from Anchorage crashed into Seldovia»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Heading from Dubai to Sharjah? Check these roads first

Dubai: Motorists travelling between Dubai and Sharjah are facing heavy evening traffic on several major routes, with congestion expected to build as the rush hour peaks. According to the live Google Maps, the main pressure point is likely to be Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), one of the busi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know tonight, August 27

Regional diplomacy intensified on Thursday as Qatar's Prime Minister held talks in Tehran aimed at easing tensions and finding a way forward on the Strait of Hormuz, even as another tanker was struck in the strategic waterway. For UAE residents, the situation around Hormuz remains a key concern, al»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi Heritage Revival program launched

RIYADH: The Saudi Fashion Commission has launched the third edition of the Saudi Heritage Revival program, titled “Jewelry and Handcrafted Heritage,” in collaboration with Swarovski and Art of Heritage. The initiative aims to support and enable designers, artisans, and emerging creative talents to »»»

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Arab News 1h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index declines to close at 11,238 

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index declined on Thursday, shedding 21.97 points, or 0.20 percent, to close at 11,237.93. Total trading turnover on the benchmark index reached more than SR5.08 billion ($1.35 billion), with 143 stocks advancing and 115 declining, as more than 250.25 millio»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia's Offensive Breaking Ukraine's Backbone in Donbass – Expert

With their ongoing advance on Slavyansk and Druzhkovka, Russian forces have dealt a serious blow to Ukraine’s entire deeply echeloned defense in the area, retired Russian Army Colonel and military expert Andrei Koshkin told Sputnik. “It's even safe to say that the defense of the agglomeration is be»»»

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UPI 1h

Fresh calls for Brussels to look at diverting Russian money to Ukraine - UPI.com

The Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden wrote the European Commission on Wedneday urging it to kickstart a stalled plan to use Russian assets frozen in Europe's banks and clearing houses to plug a $26.8 billion gap in Ukraine's defense funding. File photo by Patrick Seeger/EPA-EFE Aug. 27 (UPI) -»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia Commences Work on Its Latest Cutting-Edge Submarine

A keel-laying ceremony for the fifth Project 677 Lada-class diesel-electric submarine, destined for the Russian Navy, was held at Admiralty Shipyards in St. Petersburg—a subsidiary of Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC). Speaking at the event, USC Director General Andrey Puchkov commende»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian Navy Identifies and Neutralizes Drone Parts Off Black Sea Coast

A team from the Varna Naval Base carried out a reconnaissance and identification mission involving an unmanned aerial vehicle found in the sea about eight nautical miles south of Kavarna, the Defence Ministry reported on Thursday. Specialists determined that the object was part of a drone’s tail se»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria, Saudi Arabia agree to establish joint bank to boost investment

Damascus, Aug. 27 (SANA) Syria and Saudi Arabia agreed Thursday to establish a joint bank and develop direct, regulated banking channels to facilitate investment-related transfers between the two countries, the Central Bank of Syria said. The agreement came during talks at the bank’s headquarters i»»»

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France24 1h

Driven by faith, Jewish activists stand up to settlers to protect West Bank Palestinians

A group of Israelis who regularly travel to the West Bank to protect Palestinians who are victims of increasing attacks by settlers say their Jewish faith drove them towards activism. On Tuesday, at least five activists were injured while rushing to assist Palestinians being harassed by settlers in»»»

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France24 1h

Navigation, jurisdiction, costs: Iran, Oman attempt to hammer out Hormuz deal

Iran and Oman are holding talks to try to reach an interim agreement for a controlled resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have discussed a framework for a “temporary corridor” for shipping, according to a joint statement by the Iranian and Omani foreign ministries. B»»»

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Arab News 1h

White House says no negotiations with Iran, all options on table

WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran are not currently in talks to end the war as Washington focuses on pressuring Tehran economically, but all options remain “on the table,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in an interview with Fox News on Thursday. “What President Trump’s numbe»»»

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France24 1h

Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama died at the age of 97 on August 14 in Tokyo, her company said Thursday. The avant-garde artist known as the “polka dot queen” had channelled her hallucinations and traumas into her work over the course of a career spanning several decades. Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian Red Cross Supports Flood-Affected Residents in Strumyani

The Bulgarian Red Cross (BRC) is supporting people affected by flooding in Strumyani Municipality following heavy rainfall on August 24 and 25, the organization said on Thursday. Teams from the BRC Regional Council in Blagoevgrad are working on the ground, providing bottled water, disinfectants and»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar welcomes first field verification mission of the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism Plus (+EJVM) in Minembwe, Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Doha, Qatar: Qatar welcomes the conduct of the first field verification mission of the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism Plus (+EJVM) in the Minembwe area, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on August 24, 2026, as part of the Doha Process. The mission marks a first practical step towards»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Airways and Uber begin partnership to elevate corporate travel experience

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has launched its latest partnership with Uber for Business to enhance the corporate travel experience by delivering greater flexibility and convenience for businesses and corporate travellers worldwide. Through this partnership, members of Qatar Airways’ corporate travel »»»

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France24 1h

Game of Drones: Deep strikes into Russia keeping Ukraine 'in this game'

Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. He argues that Ukraine’s expanding long-range strike campaign has helped Ukraine “stay in this game” by raising the economic, military and social costs of Russia’s invasion and, crucially, by bringing the »»»

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