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Bloating and acidity in UAE summer? Why the heat affects your gut and what foods to skip

Summertime sadness is a thing, and your gut could be singing it. As temperatures soar, your body loses more fluid through sweat, while changes in appetite, sleep and daily routines can throw your eating habits off balance. The result: A digestive system that can suddenly feel anything but settled. »»»

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UPI 46m

N.Y. police arrest man accused of killing father, setting home ablaze - UPI.com

Authorities announced early Sunday the arrest of Thomas David Ryan, who is accused of killing his father last week. Photo courtesy New York State Police/Release Aug. 9 (UPI) -- New York State Police early Sunday said a 32-year-old man accused of killing his father and then setting fire to the man's»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting Tehran's demands

Iran's Revolutionary Guards insisted Sunday that they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States complied with a list of demands, including paying compensation for war damage. Iran's effective blockade of the crucial energy conduit has rattled allies, roiled markets and driven up»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Perseid meteor shower set for peak this week under moonless skies

The annual Perseid meteor shower, one of the most reliable and spectacular displays in the night sky, is expected to reach its peak on the night of Wednesday into early Thursday (August 12-13, 2026), offering skywatchers particularly favorable conditions this year. A new moon will leave the heavens»»»

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UPI 2h

Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China, hundreds of flights canceled - UPI.com

The projected path of Typhoon Dolphin is shown through eastern China after making landfall Sunday in Zhejiang Province. The storm is producing torrential rainfall in the region, official media says. Graphic courtesy Taiwan Central Weather Administration Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Typhoon Dolphin roared into e»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israeli military closes Palestinian Christian village Taybeh, citing settler attacks

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military on Sunday closed the West Bank village of Taybeh to non-residents, saying it aimed to prevent growing attacks ​on Palestinians by Israeli settlers across the West Bank. The order, the military said, only applies to Israelis and not to Palestinians. A spokesperson said t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Oil rises as Hormuz deal hopes clash with Iran’s demands

Oil prices were higher in early Asian trading Monday as uncertainty over a possible agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continued to outweigh hopes for a quick return to normal shipping. At 8:33 am Tokyo (on Aug. 10, 2026), market data on OilPrice.com showed West Texas Intermediate crude at $7»»»

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Arab News 3h

Rybakina, Gauff advance to Toronto quarter-finals

TORONTO, Canada: World number two Elena Rybakina battled her way into the WTA Canadian Open quarter-finals on Sunday, while fourth-ranked Coco Gauff cruised into the last eight. Kazakhstan’s Rybakina outlasted Russian Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 after two hours and 49 minutes, before American »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his new White House counsel will be Will Scharf, the staff secretary who as the Trump-appointed head of the National Capital Planning Commission helped secure approval for the $400 million ballroom project. Trump said that, beginning Sept. 1,»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Reports claim Iran fires cruise missiles at oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz setting vessel ablaze near Oman

Reports circulating on social media Sunday evening claim that Iran has launched multiple anti-ship cruise missiles from the area of Sirik in southern Iran, striking an oil tanker off the coast of Oman. The vessel was reportedly transiting the US-backed southern shipping corridor of the Strait of Ho»»»

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UPI 4h

Extradited alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan appears in court - UPI.com

Security officers stand guard at a gate of Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, Ireland, on Sunday following the extradition of alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan from the United Arab Emirates. An Irish government jet transported the 49-year-old from Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport to the milit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Sheikha Asma scalesnew heights

Tribune News Network Doha Qatari mountaineering legend Sheikha Asma bint Thani Al Thani has achieved another historic milestone after successfully reaching the summit of Gasherbrum II, taking her tally to 11 of the world’s 14 mountains above 8,000 metres. The latest ascent adds another remarkable c»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Doha peace process bears fruit as 15 detainees released to enhance stability in DR Congo

QNA Doha In a new achievement for Qatari diplomacy and its efforts to promote peace and stability in Africa, authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo released 15 detainees and handed them over to the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) under the mechanism for the release of »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

NPC and QSC organise Data Summer Camp 2026

QNA Doha The National Planning Council (NPC) in cooperation with the Qatar Scientific Club of the Ministry of Sports and Youth and with the participation of Microsoft Qatar organised the activities of the second edition of the Data Summer Camp 2026, from August 8 to 12, with the participation of ab»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

EAA Foundation, Al Sadd Sports Club renew collaboration pact for 2026-’27 sports season

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, and Al Sadd Sports Club have renewed their collaboration agreement for the 2026-2027 sports season, reaffirming their shared commitment to leveraging sport as a powerful community plat»»»

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Arab News 5h

Rockfall at Egypt’s largest gold mine kills worker, injures five

CAIRO: A rockfall at Egypt’s largest gold mine killed one worker and injured five others, officials said on Sunday, with operations in the affected area suspended pending an investigation. The accident occurred “inside a tunnel at an underground working section” of the Sukari gold mine in Egypt’s e»»»

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France24 5h

Syria, Russia agree to end military use of key Mediterranean bases

Syria and Russia have agreed to end Moscow’s use of two strategic Mediterranean bases as military outposts, Syria's foreign ministry said Sunday. Under the deal, Damascus will take control of the Hmeimem air base and part of Tartous port, while the remaining military facilities will be converted in»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Arab call for developing Arab-African AI model

Rabat: The first Arab forum for artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship called for the development of an Arab-African model for AI that benefits from Arab and African expertise and competencies, and takes into account linguistic, cultural and economic particularities, in order to enhance digit»»»

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Arab News 5h

How Makkah Defense Agreement could redraw regional security architecture

LONDON: When Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement on Aug. 7, they went significantly further than pledging closer military cooperation. The agreement contains a collective-defense commitment: An external armed attack against any one of the three states will b»»»

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Arab News 5h

Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die

NEW YORK: The operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was an illegal charter, the US Coast Guard said Sunday. The 22-foot Bayliner speedboat overturned around 10:25»»»

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BNE 5h

Iranian official warns Saudis “paper pact” on defence with Turkey, Pakistan is a dud

An Iranian official on August 8 responded to the signing of a Nato-style joint defence pact by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan by warning the Saudis that the “paper agreement” would not help them. "The Saudis should know that a paper agreement with Turkey and Pakistan does not bring them security»»»

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Arab News 6h

Hamas wants US to pressure Israel on Gaza peace plan

GAZA CITY: The US must pressure Israel to accept the next phase of the Gaza plan, a Hamas official said on Sunday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he rejected the US-backed agreement. “We expect the mediators and the American guarantor to pressure Netanyahu and his government t»»»

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Arab News 6h

Two Palestinian medics injured in settler attack near Bethlehem, Red Crescent says

LONDON: Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian ambulance crew in the Bethlehem area of the occupied West Bank on Friday, injuring two paramedics and damaging their vehicle, the Palestine Red Crescent Society said. The crew had been responding to an earlier settler attack in the village of Abu Njei»»»

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Arab News 6h

Thailand teen shooter once brought BB gun to school: police

BANGKOK: A 14-year-old boy who shot dead the grandparents who raised him before killing six others at his school in Thailand had watched violent videos online and once brought a BB gun to school, police said Sunday. The teenage assailant shot his grandparents, using his grandfather’s handgun, at th»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Iranian presidency media official announces Mohsen Rezaei appointed secretary of the Supreme National Security Council - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian presidency media official announces Mohsen Rezaei appointed secretary of the Supreme National Security Council 09-08-2026 21:50 PM »»»

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Hezbollah: Israeli Map Exposes Expansionist Designs on Lebanon, Concessions Put Country at Greater Risk

Hezbollah warned on Sunday that the Israeli occupation entity pursues broader territorial schemes in Lebanon after the Israeli Foreign Ministry published a map that it said incorporates occupied southern Lebanese territory into the occupied lands, warning that Beirut’s concessions and direct negoti»»»

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RT 7h

Iran sets six conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has laid out new conditions for the US to meet before the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened, amid continuing attacks on shipping. In a statement carried by Iranian media on Saturday, the council’s secretary, Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, said that the waterway, whi»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Rights watchdog warns Israeli actions cripple Gaza transport system, push strip to famine's precipice

Geneva: Israel is deliberately crippling the transportation, storage, and freight system in the Gaza Strip by destroying trucks, targeting drivers, and preventing the entry of spare parts and operational materials, the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor (Euro-Med Monitor) has warned. It added that these»»»

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Arab News 7h

Hamas wants US to pressure Israel on Gaza peace plan

GAZA CITY: The US must pressure Israel to accept the next phase of the Gaza plan, a Hamas official said on Sunday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he rejected the US-backed agreement. “We expect the mediators and the American guarantor to pressure Netanyahu and his government t»»»

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Arab News 7h

Aleppo International Airport records more than 66,000 passengers in July

ALEPPO: Aleppo International Airport handled more than 66,000 passengers on 608 flights in July, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said. The airport recorded 66,183 passengers, including 39,361 arrivals and 26,822 departures, according to a statement posted on the authority’s Telegram channel»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight turbulence: Passengers raise questions over pilot’s condition

Passengers on an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that experienced severe turbulence on August 4 have raised concerns about the incident and called for accountability from the airline and aviation authorities. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is investigating the incident, which occur»»»

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Sana 7h

Syria-Russia relations after liberation: Key meetings and turning points reshape ties

Damascus, Aug. 9 (SANA) A memorandum of understanding between Syria and Russia to reorganize Moscow’s presence on the Syrian coast marks a new stage in bilateral relations after about 18 months of intensive negotiations aimed at redefining ties in line with Syria’s new political landscape and its e»»»

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Al Manar 8h

Hezbollah: The Lebanese authorities bear full responsibility for pursuing concessions to the Israeli enemy and must review their course and end direct, humiliating negotiations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: The Lebanese authorities bear full responsibility for pursuing concessions to the Israeli enemy and must review their course and»»»

Gulf News 8h

A380 wheel hub, Boeing 777 skin: Watch how Emirates turned aircraft parts into a giant Arsenal crest

Emirates and Arsenal have unveiled a giant Arsenal crest made from upcycled aircraft parts, with a new video showing how engineers transformed components from Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft into the striking sculpture. Standing 2.4 metres tall, The Aircrafted Arsenal Crest was unveiled at Emir»»»

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Daily News Egypt 8h

Egypt explores specialised fund to boost biotechnology, health technology investment

Egypt is exploring the establishment of a specialised investment fund for biotechnology and medical technologies as part of broader efforts to attract investment, support local innovation, and improve healthcare services, the Ministry of Health and Population said. Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaf»»»

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Daily News Egypt 8h

FRA issues Egypt’s first regulations governing establishment, operation of hedge funds

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued the first regulatory framework governing the establishment and operation of hedge funds in Egypt, marking a significant step in expanding the country’s capital market and broadening investment opportunities. Under a decision issued by the FRA’s Bo»»»

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BNE 9h

Latvia faces a demographic 'triple squeeze' as the whole Baltic region ages and empties

Latvia is facing a demographic "triple squeeze" that will leave it with roughly 1.5mn people by 2050, a fifth fewer than today, according to figures highlighted by economist Holger Zschaepitz on August 8. The country's old-age dependency ratio is projected to rise by around 23 percentage points ove»»»

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BNE 9h

Russia builds Rassvet satellite network to replace lost Starlink access

Russia is racing to build its own version of Starlink after losing access to the real thing, but for now the fight over satellite communications above the battlefield is still being settled by one man: Elon Musk. Bureau 1440, a Russian aerospace company, is developing a low-Earth-orbit broadband ne»»»

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BNE 9h

Ukrainians' willingness to endure the war rebounds to 61%, KIIS poll finds

The share of Ukrainians who say they are willing to endure the war for as long as it takes has risen to 61%, up from a low of 48% in April, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) conducted July 20-August 3 among 974 respondents in government-controlled territory»»»

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BNE 9h

Russia launches major strike on Naftogaz production assets, knocking out seven Ukrnafta facilities

Russia has carried out one of its largest attacks on Ukraine's state-owned energy sector in recent months, striking seven oil and gas production facilities operated by Ukrnafta, part of the Naftogaz Group, in the latest effort to disrupt domestic energy supplies ahead of winter, the company said in»»»

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BNE 9h

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has secured monthly Patriot missile deliveries from US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv has reached an agreement with the United States to receive monthly deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles, just as Kyiv runs out of air defence ammo leaving its skies open to an incessant Russian bombardment. Speaking alongside Serbian President»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Inside Iran’s Hormuz strategy: Keep Trump from walking away

Dubai: Iran’s refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly about more than ships, tolls or navigation rights. Tehran appears determined to hold on to its most powerful bargaining chip until US President Donald Trump delivers on commitments Washington made under a June 17 memorandum of und»»»

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Jordan Times 9h

French farmers bracing for smallest corn crop since 1980

PARIS, France — France's corn harvest is on pace this year for a 35 per cent fall to nine million tons, a level last seen in 1980 for Europe's biggest grains producer, the government said Friday.The AGPM producers' association had previously forecast a harvest of 9.5 million, down 30 per cent from »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 9h

Ferencváros narrowly beaten by Real Madrid at packed Groupama Arena

Ferencváros suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in a high-profile friendly at Budapest’s Groupama Arena on Saturday, but the Hungarian champions gave their illustrious opponents plenty to think about and found the net through Kenan Kodro. Fradi impress against European giants Real Madrid to»»»

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Arab News 10h

KAUST scientists discover corals can be trained to fight disease

RIYADH: Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have found that corals can be trained to better withstand disease before an outbreak occurs, a finding that could eventually help protect reefs worldwide. The study, published in ISME Host Microbe, found that corals exposed to»»»

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Sputnik 10h

Russia Develops Space Waste Recycling System for Interplanetary Travel

Russian scientists are developing a new system to recycle solid waste in space — a critical step for long-duration interplanetary missions, Vyacheslav Ilyin from the Institute of Biomedical Problems said. Currently, astronauts use disposable hygiene items that are loaded into the Progress cargo shi»»»

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UPI 10h

Houthis attack Saudi refinery, Yemeni Red Sea port at Mokha - UPI.com

Houthi supporters shout slogans and hold up weapons during a protest against Saudi Arabia, in Sanaa, Yemen, on July 31. Thousands of Houthi supporters demonstrated in Sanaa against Saudi military intervention in Yemen, a day after Saudi Arabia formed a multinational maritime defense alliance to pro»»»

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Al Manar 10h

Hezbollah: Israeli Enemy’s Ongoing Environmental Devastation in Southern Lebanon Persists as Authorities Unable to File a Complaint

Hezbollah affirmed Sunday that the Israeli occupation entity’s open burning of wooded areas in southern Lebanon, turning them into completely scorched and uninhabitable land, constitutes a continuation of the destruction of buildings, the dismantling of infrastructure, and the destruction of centur»»»

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Gulf News 10h

UAE weather alert issued as heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of country

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued yellow and orange weather alerts for several parts of the UAE, warning of potentially hazardous conditions including heavy rain, strong winds and reduced visibility until 10pm today. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior urged drivers to exer»»»

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Arab News 10h

Israel revives Lebanese Jews case to block Beirut’s 34-detainee demand

BEIRUT: Israel has responded to Lebanese demands for the release of 34 Lebanese detainees with what Lebanese sources described as an “impossible” condition: information on Lebanese Jews who disappeared during the civil war in the 1980s and the return of their remains. The Lebanese Association for P»»»

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