Arab News 14m

Houthis question 4 abducted aid, UN staff amid torture fears

AL-MUKALLA: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis held another round of interrogations of abducted UN and civil society workers on Wednesday, drawing fresh condemnation from human rights activists over allegations of torture and deteriorating health conditions. Activists in Sanaa said the Houthi-controlled S»»»

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UPI 24m

Father of sailor on USS Abraham Lincoln released from immigration custody - UPI.com

The USS Abraham Lincoln was expected to return to the United States in several weeks. File Photo by MC Nicholas R. Boris/U.S. Navy | License Photo Aug. 26 (UPI) -- A Florida man arrested by immigration officials amid his son's deployment on the beleaguered USS Abraham Lincoln has been released from»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 30m

Procedure Launched for Selecting Company to Manage Machine Voting in Presidential Elections

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has launched a competitive procedure with negotiation for the award of a public contract with the following subject matter: “Activities to ensure machine voting in the elections for President and Vice President of the Republic on October 25, 2026.” The CEC adop»»»

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Al Manar 34m

Al-Manar correspondent: The occupation army carried out a bombing in the town of Yohmor Al-Shaqif 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 Al-Manar correspondent: The occupation army carried out a bombing in the town of Yohmor Al-Shaqif in Southern Lebanon 26-08-2026 18:18 PM L»»»

UPI 36m

Chile creates lower-alcohol wine category amid consumption shift - UPI.com

Chile is preparing to introduce a new category of lower-alcohol wine as the industry faces a sustained decline in consumption and changing drinking habits among younger generations. File Photo by Mario Ruiz/EPA SANTIAGO, Chile, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Chile, the world's fourth-largest wine exporter, is pr»»»

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Arab News 38m

Britain weighs settlement-trade ban as Israel advances E1 construction plans: UK media

LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce within weeks a broad ban on trade in goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, British media reported on Wednesday. According to The Telegraph, Burnham is considering a full embargo on settlement goods in res»»»

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Sana 42m

France, Britain Welcome SDF Integration into Syrian State Institutions

Paris, London, Aug.26 (SANA) French President, Emmanuel Macron, welcomed the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into Syrian state institutions on Wednesday. Macron wrote on his X account: “I congratulate Syria on the decisive step taken yesterday in the integration of the Syrian Demo»»»

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Arab News 49m

Britain weighs settlement-trade ban as Israel advances E1 construction plans: UK media

LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce within weeks a broad ban on trade in goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, British media reported on Wednesday. According to The Telegraph, Burnham is considering a full embargo on settlement goods in res»»»

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Gulf News 49m

Al Ain boy, 8, dies after electric shock from water cooler

Al Ain: An eight-year-old boy died after suffering an electric shock when he came into contact with a water cooler near a park in Al Ain, in a tragedy that has left his family, school and community in mourning and renewed concerns about electrical safety. Walid Khaled, an Arab expatriate child, had»»»

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Daily News Egypt 52m

Egypt Tourism Authority reaches 38,000 citizens through awareness programmes

The Egyptian Tourism Authority organised 271 awareness trips and more than 1,000 seminars between January 2025 and June 2026 The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA), has intensified efforts to raise tourism awareness across Egypt, reaching approx»»»

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The Peninsula 56m

Hundreds missing after Nepal-Tibet flood kills 98

Nuwakot, Nepal: A massive flood and landslide disaster unleashed on the Nepal-Tibet border killed nearly 100 on Wednesday and left several hundred people missing, many of whom are foreign tourists. Surveillance footage verified by AFP shows dozens of people running away as a stories-tall surge of d»»»

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Arab News 58m

Charitable home-renovation project hands over latest properties to families across Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Beneficiary families across Saudi Arabia have taken possession of a further 100 homes provided by the Roshan Group Restoration Initiative. The handover marked the conclusion of the third year of the project, which began in 2023 and restores, renovates and furnishes properties to benefit vul»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria offers condolences to Pakistan over tragic hospital fire in Islamabad

Damascus, Aug. 26 (SANA) The Syrian Arab Republic extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan following the tragic fire that broke out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad, killing several newbo»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Three new public parks opened in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality opened three new public parks in Al Wakrah and Al Wukair as part of its efforts to expand green spaces, improve quality of life and provide sustainable recreational facilities for residents. The new facilities include Al Mashmoum Park and Al Khuzama Park in»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar welcomes SDF's integration in Syrian military institutions

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar welcomed the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the military institutions of the Syrian Arab Republic. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described this development as an important step towards consolidating civil peace, strengthening security and st»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Onam 2026 UAE: Kerala expats celebrate with joy and tradition

1/12Employees of a facilities management company in Dubai during their Onam celebrations at office. Supplied 2/12Rahul K C, Niyaan Zane Rahul, Nivya Raj, Anu Lakshmi, Priyanka K P and Nivin Raj celebrate Onam with family in Mirdif, Dubai.Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News3/12A group of healthcare employees in »»»

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Sana 1h

Syrian-Turkish talks on bootstring economic cooperation

Damascus, Aug.26 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry, Nidal al-Shaar, held talks with Turkish Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat and his accompanying delegation in Damascus on Wednesday on ways to enhance cooperation in the economic and industrial sectors, increase bilateral trade, facilitate »»»

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TAP 1h

All governorates across Tunisia, except Kasserine, under high-level alert Wednesday and Thursday.

TUNIS, August 26, 2026 (TAP) — The National Institute of Meteorology (INM) has placed all governorates across Tunisia, with the exception of Kasserine (central-west), under a high-level alert for Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27.The...»»»

Arab News 1h

LuLu kicks off ‘biggest’ 50% sale event in Saudi Arabia

LuLu Hypermarket has launched its much-anticipated flat 50 percent off sale across all its stores in Saudi Arabia. Running from Aug. 26 to 29, the event promises shoppers across the Kingdom a chance to stock up on everyday essentials and lifestyle picks alike, all at half the price. The campaign ha»»»

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UPI 1h

Meta reaches $16.7 billion settlement in social media addiction case - UPI.com

Meta will pay $16.7 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 state attorneys general over the mental health risks posed to children by its social media platforms. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Meta will pay $16.7 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 state atto»»»

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RT 1h

Trump reportedly sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress

US President Donald Trump has reportedly submitted a landmark nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia for congressional review and renewed demands that Riyadh normalize relations with Israel as part of the deal. According to US media outlets, citing unnamed administration and congressional »»»

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RT 1h

Rochdale grooming gang retrial begins in Manchester

The trial of six members of a Pakistani ‘grooming gang’ has quietly restarted in Manchester. The retrial hasn’t made the headlines, and looking at the sordid details of the case, it’s clear the British establishment wants to keep it that way. The six suspects were alleged members of the Rochdale gr»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Flight attendant wins landmark breast cancer ruling in France

A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease, a first for the country's aviation industry, her lawyer and a trade union said. The ruling -- which recognised that Sophie Lainault, a former flight attendant for Air France, had frequently»»»

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Arab News 1h

When heat becomes a cost item: How thin coatings are changing energy-efficiency practices in Saudi Arabia

A rooftop water tank, an oil storage tank and a pipeline may appear to be entirely different engineering assets, but under the Saudi sun they face a common problem. Metal and concrete absorb significant amounts of heat, surfaces overheat, and owners are forced either to spend more energy on cooling»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US Treasury Authorizes Imports of Certain Russian Diamonds Until September 1, 2027

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of the Treasury has issued a Russia-related general license authorizing transactions related to imports of certain categories of diamonds, the department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said on Wednesday. "... all transactions prohibited by the det»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Cuba Strongly Condemns US Decision to Extend Economic Embargo - Foreign Minister

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Cuba denounces a decision by the United States to extend for another year its economic embargo against the island, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has said. Washington has enforced an economic embargo against Cuba for nearly 66 years. Cuban authorities consider the sanctions»»»