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Zimbabwe eyes $1bn turnover from lithium sulphate exports amid beneficiation drive

Zimbabwe's lithium industry is expected to generate about $1bn in turnover this year as producers begin exporting lithium sulphate, with annual revenue projected to rise further as planned processing plants come on stream, Mining Zimbabwe reported on August 6. The projections were outlined by Lithi»»»

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BNE 20m

Ukrainians rank corruption above missile strikes as the country's biggest problem - poll

Corruption worries Ukrainians more than the nightly bombing of thier cities by Russia, according to a new poll released on Auugst 7. Nearly half of Ukrainians, 49.3%, believe high-level government corruption has the most negative impact on the situation in the country, edging out constant Russian d»»»

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Gulf News 44m

Travel scams surge as cybercriminals impersonate airlines, ride apps and booking sites

Dubai: Travellers booking flights, rides and hotels are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating familiar travel brands, with nearly 270,000 attack attempts detected by Kaspersky over a 12-month period. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The cybersecuri»»»

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Arab News 53m

Wildfire forces 20,000 evacuations in western Canada

VICTORIA, Canada: Canadian officials declared a state of emergency Saturday after a fast-moving wildfire forced the overnight evacuation of more than 20,000 people in the western province of British Columbia. Winds fanned the Bald Range wildfire to grow rapidly late Friday, pushing flames into the »»»

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Jordan Times 54m

US unveils 15% tariff on polysilicon products

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump signed an order recently to set minimum import prices and new tariffs on products made using polysilicon, a key material for solar panels and semiconductors.Such products face a 15-per cent tariff starting December 4, the order said. It also out»»»

UPI 1h

Thousands ordered to evacuate in British Columbia as wildfires spread - UPI.com

British Columbia Premier David Eby declared a state of emergency on Saturday. Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate their homes as a massive wildfire spread through British Columbia. File Photo courtesy of British Columbia Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate their ho»»»

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Arab News 1h

Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semis, book World Cup spots

JOHANNESBURG: A triumphant night for north Africa ended Saturday with hosts Morocco and Algeria reaching the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinals and securing places at next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil. They took contrasting paths to quarter-final success, with Morocco building »»»

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Arab News 1h

At least eight killed in Central Africa road accident

BANGUI, Central African Republic: A road accident south of the Central African Republic’s capital has killed at least eight people after a tanker carrying flammable liquids overturned, the government said Saturday, releasing a provisional toll. The victims of Friday evening’s accident in the town o»»»

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Arab News 1h

Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semis, book World Cup spots

JOHANNESBURG: A triumphant night for north Africa ended Saturday with hosts Morocco and Algeria reaching the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinals and securing places at next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil. They took contrasting paths to quarter-final success, with Morocco building »»»

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Arab News 1h

Man Utd boss Carrick being ‘careful’ with Mount as Man Utd draw with PSG

GOTHENBURG: Michael Carrick said he had to be “careful” with Mason Mount after the England midfielder was involved in an injury scare during Manchester United’s 1-1 friendly draw with Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg on Saturday. Mount, who joined United from Chelsea in 2023, has been hampered by »»»

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Arab News 1h

Widower who lost wife and 6 children in attack remarries in Nigerian mass wedding for 1,500 couples

KANO, Nigeria: For groom Haruna Bashir, this weekend’s mass wedding event in Nigeria was more than a celebration — it was a hope-filled turning point after the months of pain and grief following the loss of his first wife and six children in a brutal attack earlier this year. Bashir was among 1,500»»»

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Arab News 1h

Algeria says recovered German kidnapped in Niger

ALGEIRS: Algeria said on Saturday it had taken charge of a German citizen kidnapped some two weeks ago over the border in unrest-riven Niger by an armed criminal group. Identified as Ulumaskan Sinan, the German was received on Friday by the Algerian army’s security services before being taken on a »»»

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Arab News 1h

FIFA warns of effort to undermine Infantino as leadership crisis deepens

FIFA on Saturday warned against what it called ‌a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine President Gianni Infantino, saying attempts to challenge his leadership must follow the governing body’s statutes and democratic procedures. The statement came amid an increasingly bitter standoff ​over In»»»

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Arab News 1h

A car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office

CALI, Colombia: A car bomb exploded Saturday in southwestern Colombia, the army said, a day after conservative political neophyte Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s new president. The army alleged the attack was carried out by two dissident groups of the now-defunct Revolutionary A»»»

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UPI 1h

Pentagon pushes defense industry to replenish U.S. arsenal faster - UPI.com

The Pentagon told industry leaders to "drive significantly faster, more aggressive delivery schedules and/or increased production for critical capabilities." Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg said contractors have 21 days to submit plans on how they plan to achieve that. File Photo by Petty O»»»

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France24 1h

Spain imposes border checks on Italian travellers amid migrant dispute

Spain on Saturday introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, escalating a dispute between the EU partners over migration. The move follows Italy’s decision to impose similar controls after more than 70,000 migrants crossed into Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco, most of »»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgarian Authorities Identify Drone Near Kardam as Likely Ukrainian-Used Maya

A drone that entered Bulgarian airspace from the direction of Romania and exploded near the border has been identified as most likely a Maya decoy drone, a type widely used by the Ukrainian armed forces, according to an initial analysis by Bulgaria's Defense Ministry. Ukrainian authorities have den»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

DICID attends Int’l Conference on Peace Among Followers of Religions in Malaysia

QNA Doha The Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) is participating in the 2026 International Conference on Peace Among Followers of Religions, being held in Malacca, Malaysia, as a principal organising partner. The conference’s official proceedings began on Saturday. The confer»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

‘Qatar committed to making digital maps a sovereign asset’

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Navigating the contemporary digital landscape, navigation systems and digital geographic mapping applications have evolved far beyond basic consumer utilities designed to simplify daily commutes, locate efficient routes, or track commercial delivery fleets. In an era marked b»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

33 officers compete in Coast and Border Security pistol shooting championship

Tribune News Network Doha The General Directorate of Coast and Border Security concluded its first pistol shooting championship for officers (individual and team), which was held over three days with the participation of 33 officers of various ranks representing the directorate’s departments and se»»»

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Sputnik 2h

EU Facing Self-Inflicted Energy Crisis - Russian Special Envoy

The European Union is facing an energy crisis triggered by abandoning Russian gas supplies, the Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, Kirill Dmitriev, said on Saturday. "Winter is coming as due to decoupling from Russian gas: Germany has »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar, Saudi committed to expanding technical and scientific cooperation

He said both sides (Qatar and Saudi) are committed to expanding technical and scientific cooperation benefiting from shared expertise and implementing joint programmes and projects that support the interests of both countries. He noted that the MoU would strengthen the exchange of information, rese»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

PICPA Doha inducts new officers, charts new course for professional excellence

Darlene Regis The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Doha LLC (G) successfully held its 19th General Assembly and Induction of Officers on July 31, at the Wyndham Doha West Bay. Under the theme, “Connected by Profession, United by Purpose,” the event brought together Filip»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

TOPi unveils new leadership, plans major Filipino musical productions

Darlene Regis Tanghalang Overseas Pinoy (TOPi) ushers in a new chapter following the election of its officers on 3 July. The new leadership brings together seasoned former members, with Chester Mendoza taking on the role of Chairman and Demy Solitario returning as Musical Director. The newly electe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Triskelions of Luzon mobilise Filipino community for blood donation drive

Darlene Regis The Triskelions of Luzon State of Qatar (TOL) successfully held a blood donation campaign on 7 August at Hamad Medical Center (HMC) under the theme, “Every Blood Counts. We Save Lives.” The initiative was led by Grand Triskelion Glenford Marasigan and Deputy Grand Triskelion Reynato M»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

ASEAN marks its 59th anniversary; Qatar now a Sectoral Dialogue Partner

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) marked its 59th anniversary on Saturday at a pivotal moment in its history.With the admission of Timor-Leste as its 11th Member State in October 2025, ASEAN has taken another significant step towards a more inclusive and integr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Alfardan Medical with Northwestern Medicine QMED 2026 Gold Sponsor

Tribune News Network Doha Sogha Exhibitions & Conferences, the organiser of the Qatar International Medical Devices & Healthcare Exhibition and Conference (QMED 2026), has announced that Alfardan Medical with Northwestern Medicine has joined the event as a Gold Sponsor for its third edition followi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar welcomes release of 15 detainees under Doha Peace Process for Eastern DR Congo

QNA Doha The State of Qatar has welcomed the release of 15 detainees by the Congolese authorities and the facilitation by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) of their transfer and handover to the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) on Aug. 6 and 7 under the mechanism fo»»»

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UPI 3h

Brazil's top court blocks Bolsonaro from seeing sons on Father's Day - UPI.com

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been under house arrest in Brasilia since March while serving a 27-year sentence for a coup attempt. Last month he was placed under a stricter regimen after he breached conditions of his arrest. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 8 (U»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar welcomes security council's statement condemning attacks by Houthi group against Saudi Arabia

Doha: The State of Qatar welcomed the statement issued by the members of the Security Council on August 7, which condemned the missile attacks launched by the Houthi group against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since July 13, as well as attacks against commercial vessels since July 22. In a statement »»»

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UPI 4h