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Sudan army drone attack on Darfur court kills 35

The Sudanese army on Sunday struck a traditional court in western Darfur with drones, killing 35 people and wounding others, a rights group said. The Emergency Lawyers, which has documented abuses by both the army and its rival paramilitaries throughout the three-year conflict, said the strike hit »»»

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Arab News 16m

Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

SAO PAULO: What is very likely to be the last reelection bid of Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was confirmed on Sunday by his Workers’ Party as the 80-year-old leader faces increasing pressure from foreign leaders ahead of October’s elections. It will be his seventh race for the top j»»»

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Hundreds flee Tigray into Sudan after fighting flares near border

KHARTOUM: Hundreds of Ethiopians from the northern Tigray region have crossed into neighboring Sudan over the past two days, fleeing fighting near the border, Sudanese security and medical sources told AFP. The influx comes as Sudan itself remains engulfed in a brutal war between the army and the p»»»

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Arab News 16m

Trump says new Iran talks to begin Monday after calling off strikes

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on new “disastrous” strikes against the Islamic republic to pursue a deal.“Obviously, they don’t want to be attacked. They knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming,»»»

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Gulf News 23m

Trump frequently announces he's halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening

President Donald Trump said late Saturday that he would halt new planned attacks on Iran pending renewed talks to wind down the war and revive stalled cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. It was the latest in a pattern of announcements the US president has made to first threaten massive stri»»»

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Gulf News 23m

Trump says new Iran talks to begin Monday after calling off strikes

US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on new "disastrous" strikes against the Islamic republic to pursue a deal. "Obviously, they don't want to be attacked. They knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming," Trump tol»»»

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Arab News 28m

Vatican appoints administrator for Rabat archdiocese

RABAT: The Vatican has appointed an administrator to provisionally govern the Archdiocese of Rabat while it investigates Archbishop Cristobal Lopez Romero, who stepped aside after AFP revealed allegations of sexual assault. According to a statement from the 74-year-old cardinal, seen by AFP, Vatica»»»

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Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 29m

No: 150, 2 August 2026, Regarding Israel's Attacks on Gaza

Israel’s killing of more than 30 civilians in Gaza and its targeting of health facilities, immediately after an agreement was reached on a roadmap intended to advance the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan, has once again demonstrated that the Netanyahu government has no genuine intention of pur»»»

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Sen. Moreno says embattled ex-son-in-law Miller unfit for Congress - UPI.com

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, broke his silence on the issue Sunday and said domestic abuse charges leveled at his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, makes Miller unfit to hold office. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Sen. Bernie Moreno on Sunday said his former son-in-l»»»

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Sana 60m

Qadish, Norwegian Refugee Council discuss humanitarian coordination in Syria

Damascus,, Aug. 3 (SANA) Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Qutaiba Qadish met Sunday with Norwegian Refugee Council Regional Director Angelita Caredda, Country Director Federico Gachetti, and the country grants manager for the “Nabni” program. »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran has plan ready for responding to potential attacks on infrastructure: Report

Tehran:Iran has prepared an "extensive" plan for responding to potential attacks on Iranian infrastructure, the country's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday. Tasnim cited a senior security official as saying that Iran has prepared an "extensive" plan in response to US media's recent»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran’s Pezeshkian: US peace memorandum remains cornerstone of foreign policy, urges enforcement

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the US and Iran in June was the product of collective decision-making by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and will serve as the foundation of the country’s future foreign relations, the Iranian President said early on Monday. Iranian President»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

beIN SPORTS scores record 6.2 bn viewership for FIFA World Cup 2026

QNA Doha beIN SPORTS, the region’s leading sports broadcaster, recorded a cumulative viewership of 6.2 billion across the 39-day FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament, according to independent audience measurement by Ipsos. The network said in a press statement that fans across the Middle East and North A»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar readies for blockbuster season of events

Brahmananda Shasmal Doha As the world’s attention increasingly turns toward the Middle East, Qatar is preparing to host one of its most diverse calendars of international events, reaffirming its position as a global destination where sport, business, culture, entertainment and diplomacy converge. F»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QRCS new dialysis centre in Yemen in operation now

Tribune News Network Doha The representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed all the furnishing and equipment arrangements for a new dialysis centre at Ibn Khaldoun Hospital in Lahij Governorate, Yemen, at a total cost of $711,150, funded by a benevolent Qatari donor. The »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar wins bronze medal at 2026 Int’l Biology Olympiad in Lithuania

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA The State of Qatar has achieved a new international scientific accomplishment with student Ethan Joel Nepomoseno from the Philippine School representing the Qatari team, winning the bronze medal in the International Biology Olympiad (IBO).The 37th edition of the 2026 World»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

PSS students excel in SSC-I and SSC-II annual examinations

Liaqat Malik Doha Students of Pak Shamaa School and College (PSS) have excelled in the SSC-I and SSC-II annual examinations conducted by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad, in 2026. In the SSC-I examinations, the top-performing students are Eman Shoaib (522»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QC backs rehabilitation of Gaza children with prosthetic limbs in Jordan

Tribune News Network Amman As part of its continued humanitarian response for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, Qatar Charity (QC) is supporting the “Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Limb Fitting” project implemented by the Restoring Hope Society (RHS) in Jordan and Gaza. The initiative aims to help chi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

PHCC launches breastfeeding awareness drive

Tribune News Network Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign to mark this year’s World Breastfeeding Week observed at the beginning of August under the theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.” The campaign»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Awqaf summer programme attracts over 1,100 participants

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has concluded its annual summer programme for children, which attracted more than 1,100 participants aged 10 to15 across 10 religious outreach centres nationwide. The initiative was designed to make productive use of the summer break b»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QLC opens registration for 2027 National Leadership Programmes

QNA Doha The Qatar Leadership Center (QLC) on Sunday opened registration for 2027 National Leadership Programmes as part of its ongoing efforts to prepare national leaders capable of advancing Qatar’s development priorities and strengthening institutional excellence across various sectors. The 2027»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Aspire Zone Foundation to host 1st edition of ‘Run the Dome’ from Aug 28

Tribune News Network Doha Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) is launching the inaugural edition of ‘Run the Dome’, a race that combines sporting competition with community participation and will take place on August 28 and 29. The race will be held inside Aspire Dome, the world’s largest indoor multi-pur»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QCDC launches largest edition of job shadowing programme

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), opened the eighth and largest edition of its flagship “My Career – My Future” job-shadowing programme with a ceremony at Multaqa, Education City. Running from August 2 to 6, the five-day programme br»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QU builds integrated AI ecosystem to drive digital transformation

QNA Doha Qatar University (QU) is accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence across its academic and administrative operations as part of a broader digital transformation strategy aimed at enhancing efficiency, advancing research and innovation and improving the quality of services pro»»»

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Arab News 1h

Brazil’s Lula, 80, says ‘in great shape’ as he launches fourth term bid

SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was “in great shape” as he launched his candidacy for October elections, with pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration looming over the campaign. A titan of the Latin American left, Lula is seeking a fourth»»»

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Arab News 1h

Iraq reaffirms pledge to prevent attacks on neighboring countries from its territory

BAGHDAD: Iraq will not allow its territory to be used as a launchpad or transit route for attacks against neighboring or friendly countries, Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Falih Al-Zaidi has reiterated. A statement issued by the prime minister’s media office sai»»»

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Arab News 2h

Brazil’s Lula, 80, says ‘in great shape’ as he launches fourth term bid

SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was “in great shape” as he launched his candidacy for October elections, with pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration looming over the campaign. A titan of the Latin American left, Lula is seeking a fourth»»»

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Arab News 2h

All you need to know about Ceuta amid the migration debate

LONDON: Ceuta and Melilla, two Spanish-controlled cities on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast, remain at the heart of one of the world’s longest-running territorial disputes. In recent times, they have become key points in Europe’s migration-control system. Spain depends heavily on Moroccan security fo»»»

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Arab News 2h

Six Israelis detained over alleged assault on Armenian monastery in Jerusalem

LONDON: Six Israelis were detained on Sunday after allegedly attacking the entrance of the Armenian Patriarchate’s St. James Monastery in Jerusalem’s Old City. The incident occurred at about 1 a.m., according to an X post by Jerusalem-based Armenian reporter Kegham Balian, who said the group gather»»»

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UPI 2h

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur struck in Ohio hit-and-run crash - UPI.com

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run accident in Toledo. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Aug. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur was hospitalized on Sunday after being struck in a hit-and-run acciden»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

General cargo shipments handled by Mwani Qatar ports up 176% in July 2026

Doha, Qatar: The general cargo shipments handled by Mwani Qatar ports in July 2026 recorded a significant surge of 176% compared to the previous month, June, reaching more than 63,000 tons. According to figures released by Mwani Qatar regarding the monthly ports performance for July 2026 across Ruw»»»

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Sana 3h

World Bank approves Syria’s 2026 reforms, increases 2027 grants

Damascus, Aug. 2 (SANA) Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh announced a new milestone in Syria’s economic reform path, with the World Bank approving the success of Syria’s 2026 reforms and increasing grant allocations for 2027, the minister said Sunday. “The World Bank has completed its review o»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Friends of the Environment Center concludes "Summer of Sustainability 2026" program

Doha: The Friends of The Environment Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, concluded its "Summer of Sustainability 2026" program after a month filled with knowledge, innovation, and practical experiences that contributed to instilling an environmental culture and promoting susta»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE’s Operation Gallant Knight 3 marks 1,000 days of Gaza humanitarian aid

Abu Dhabi: In a significant milestone reflecting the United Arab Emirates' enduring humanitarian commitment, ''Operation Gallant Knight 3'' on Sunday marks 1,000 days of continuous relief efforts in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Launched under the directives of UAE President »»»

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Arab News 3h

Palestinian minors at Megiddo prison face harsh detention conditions, says commission

RAMALLAH: Palestinian minors held at Israel’s Megiddo prison are enduring harsh detention conditions that severely affect their lives, according to a report issued by the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs on Sunday. The commission’s lawyer said detainee Mohammed Arafat Sawafta from T»»»

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Arab News 3h

Jerusalem police probe assault on Arab bus driver amid surge in attacks

LONDON: Police in Jerusalem opened an investigation on Sunday into an overnight attack on an Arab bus driver who was allegedly beaten unconscious by Jewish teenagers, Israeli media reported. The driver, identified as Moatasem Al‑Qaq, began his shift Saturday night and stopped at a red light at the »»»

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Arab News 3h

Princess Sarah meets Turkish ambassador to Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Princess Sarah bint Bandar, the executive director of the International Dates Council, met the Turkish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Emrullah Isler at the Turkish Embassy in Riyadh on Sunday. The meeting looked at the council’s work, objectives and role in supporting the global dates sector, a»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan

Tehran: Iran on Sunday said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the US called off major strikes to allow for diplomacy. US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that his country and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran, saying»»»

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Arab News 4h

Galilee authorities approve demolition of 14 buildings in Arab village

LONDON: Israeli authorities have reactivated demolition orders for 14 buildings in the Arab village of Deir Al-Asad in the Galilee, citing building permit violations. On Sunday, numerous residents urged the local council to stop demolition orders that had been dormant for two years, as Israeli auth»»»

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Arab News 4h

Moroccans gather at Ceuta border, desperate for news of loved ones

FNIDEQ: Dozens of Moroccans gathered on Sunday in the town of Fnideq, desperately seeking news of their loved ones who were among the thousands who swam across the nearby border to the Spanish territory of Ceuta this week. Aldellatif, an agricultural worker in Moulay Bousselham, about 135 kilometer»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Moroccan families desperately search for loved ones after deadly Ceuta crossing

Fnideq, Morocco: Dozens of Moroccans gathered on Sunday in the town of Fnideq, desperately seeking news of their loved ones who were among the thousands who swam across the nearby border to the Spanish territory of Ceuta this week. Aldellatif, an agricultural worker in Moulay Bousselham, about 135 »»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Al Oula targets EGP 5bn in mortgage financing in 2026, expands liquidity solutions for developers

Al-Tameer Mortgage Finance – Al Oula is accelerating its expansion strategy in 2026, driven by rising demand for mortgage finance and an expanded suite of financing solutions for real estate developers aimed at boosting liquidity in Egypt’s property market and helping developers deliver projects on»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Amarina Group launches real estate arm, plans EGP 10bn investment in five projects

Amarina Group has launched Amarina Real Estate, its property development arm, with plans to invest more than EGP 10bn in five projects across the Red Sea governorate and New Administrative Capital. The move marks the group’s entry into the real estate development sector as it seeks to diversify bey»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Eliwah Group forms consortium to deliver EGP 2bn medical projects in New Capital, New Cairo

Eliwah Group Development has formed a consortium with a group of Egyptian companies specialising in engineering, medical management, digital transformation, and commercial consultancy to develop and operate two medical projects with planned investments exceeding EGP 2bn. The partnership covers the »»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Egypt reviews stalled real estate projects, explores new financing tools to support developers

Egypt’s Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities is reviewing the conditions of real estate developers, particularly small and medium-sized firms, to identify the causes of stalled projects and develop solutions that ensure their completion, rather than relying solely on land withdrawal»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

FM Abdelatty opens 7th Egyptians Abroad Conference, reaffirms support for expatriate communities

Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, inaugurated the seventh edition of the Egyptians Abroad Conference, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the theme, “No Matter How Far We Go, Egypt Brings Us Together.” The two-day»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Egypt weighs transferring ownership of state holding companies to cut public debt

The Egyptian government is evaluating proposals to transfer the ownership of several public sector holding companies and their subsidiaries in an effort to maximise economic returns and reduce public debt. The initiative falls under the second edition of Egypt’s State Ownership Policy Document (202»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Deyaar, Westway, and Harva surpass H1 2026 sales targets by more than 120%

Deyaar for Construction and Development, Westway, and Harva exceeded their sales targets by more than 120% during the first half (H1) of 2026, reflecting strong demand and the successful execution of their expansion strategies. Hany Farag, Chairperson of Deyaar, Westway, and Harva, said the strong »»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Al-Sisi reviews ports, high-speed rail projects to bolster Egypt’s regional logistics ambitions

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed progress on a series of strategic port and transport projects on Sunday, directing officials to complete them on schedule and in line with the highest quality standards, as Egypt seeks to strengthen its position as a regional trade and logistics hub.»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Egypt launches lease-to-own industrial land scheme to ease investment costs

Egypt’s Ministry of Industry has launched a new lease-to-own system for industrial land through the Egypt Digital Industrial Platform, aiming to reduce the upfront financial burden on investors and accelerate industrial investment. The ministry said the new mechanism is designed to provide greater »»»

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