Arab News 14m

For families back home, Filipino seafarers sail on despite wartime risks

MANILA: Kriz Dela Cruz has pinned all his hopes on getting a seafaring job, believing that a maritime career is the best way to lift his family out of poverty. To apply for a job at sea, he traveled more than 1,000 km to reach Manila from his southern Philippine hometown of General Santos City, sti»»»

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Arab News 27m

How language, culture and creativity are drawing Saudi Arabia and France closer

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and France have built a cultural relationship that now spans contemporary art, heritage, language, higher education, research, and a growing network of young professionals. What was once largely driven by state-level diplomacy is increasingly being shaped by institutions, creat»»»

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Arab News 27m

A look back at over 100 years of Saudi-French diplomatic ties

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and France have maintained and strengthened a 100-year official relationship through partnerships in politics, economics, culture and defense, with numerous state visits exchanged. Both countries focus heavily on diplomacy and foreign policy, sharing a mutual mission to seek se»»»

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Arab News 39m

From Paris to Riyadh: How French cuisine is becoming part of Saudi Arabia’s new cultural landscape

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s relationship with France is often discussed in the language of diplomacy, investment and geopolitics, but it is now increasing being preceded by lighter conversations over a plate of warm prawns and French pastry at a table with friends. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is on»»»

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Arab News 50m

The glass ceiling at St James Park exposes the strategic use of PSR to contain Saudi football ambitions

RIYADH: Reports from Sky News and The Guardian confirm that Newcastle United has entered its most turbulent transition phase since the historic October 2021 Saudi-led takeover. The pressure on the Tyneside project intensified after head coach Eddie Howe stepped down, with Germany’s Matthias Jaissle»»»

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Daily News Egypt 56m

Egypt, Uganda explore joint tourism programmes to boost tourism flows

The Egyptian Travel Agents Association (ETAA) has held talks with a senior delegation from the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) to explore opportunities to expand tourism cooperation, develop joint tourism programmes and promote investment between Egypt and Uganda. Nader El-Beblawi, Chairperson of the ET»»»

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Daily News Egypt 56m

Egypt aims to reduce customs clearance time to two days: Investment minister

Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said the Ministry is maintaining close coordination with the Ministry of Finance, the Customs Authority and other relevant agencies to expedite the release of goods. He noted that the average customs clearance time had fallen from around 16 d»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelled the town of Mansour, while an Israeli drone dropped a sound bomb on its outskirts toward the Byout Al-Seyad area, 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: Israeli artillery shelled the town of Mansour, while an Israeli drone dropped a sound bomb on its outskirts toward »»»

RT 1h

Netanyahu brands Erdogan ‘antisemitic dictator’ after Türkiye’s Interpol plea

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has lashed out at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after Ankara announced that it’s seeking an Interpol Red Notice for the controversial leader on genocide charges. The war of words comes amid broader tensions between the two US allies after »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QNB: China's electric vehicle exports accelerate as industry moves toward consolidation

Doha: China's electric vehicle export boom is highlighting both the success of its industrial strategy and the growing strains of an industry that is increasingly outgrowing its domestic market, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in its weekly economic commentary. The sector's future will increasingly »»»

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UPI 1h

U.S.-Canada talks collapse, 50% tariffs begin - UPI.com

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney walked away from tariff negotiations with the United States Friday night. The tariffs went into effect at midnight Saturday morning. File Photo by Francis Chung/UPI | License Photo Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A 50% tariff on Canadian goods went into effect early Saturday af»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Mysterious alkaline pollution found in the Danube in Hungary as authorities start investigation

An investigation is under way after a dark brown liquid was observed flowing into the significantly receded bed of the Danube near Almásfüzitő, in northern Hungary. Measurements by investigative news outlet Átlátszó indicated that the liquid has a pH of 10, meaning it is strongly alkaline. The subs»»»

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Gulf News 1h

What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran standoff this evening

Dubai: US-Iran tensions remain high, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the standoff. US President Donald Trump has called the waterway 'American territory' and warned Iran against developing a nuclear weapon, while saying Tehran wants a deal. Iran has rejected new US sanctions and warned o»»»

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Arab News 1h

US envoy challenges Israel’s justification for Syria strike, says US found no Turkish deployment

WASHINGTON: US intelligence found no evidence to support Israeli claims that Turkiye was preparing to deploy forces at a Syrian airbase bombed by Israel this week, US special envoy Tom Barrack said. Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkiye and special presidential envoy for Syria and Iraq, challenged »»»

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Arab News 1h

Tributes paid to 6-year old Saja Al-Khawas — fourth member of British-Palestinian family to die in beach tragedy 

LONDON: Tributes were paid on Saturday to a six-year-old British-Palestinian girl who died in hospital days after her parents and sister perished in an accident at a beach in southern England. Saja Al-Khawas was pulled from the water in Shoreham on Tuesday along with the three other members of her »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Indonesia deploys hundreds of soldiers to tackle Borneo fires

Palangkaraya, Indonesia: Indonesia is deploying an additional 1,500 soldiers to Borneo, an official said Saturday, to help tackle wildfires that have burned through swathes of the island and created thick smog choking some areas. Fires between January and July burned over 200,000 hectares of land -»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar U19 handball team to face Iran in Asian Championship

Amman: Qatar's U19 handball team will face Iran on Sunday in the third round of Group B at the Asian Men's U19 Handball Championship, held in Amman, Jordan through Aug 31. Qatar head into the encounter aiming for a third consecutive victory after making an impressive start to the tournament. They o»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egyptian foreign minister discusses Gaza roadmap and Hormuz security in regional calls

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the deployment of an international stabilization force in Gaza and the implementation of President Trump’s peace plan during a series of regional diplomatic calls on Saturday aimed at containing Middle East tensions. Speaking with Palestinian Prime»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Tanzania inaugurates $2.9bn Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant built by Egyptian consortium

Tanzania inaugurated the $2.9bn Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant on Saturday, adding 2115 megawatts (MW) of electricity to its national grid through a mega-facility constructed by an Egyptian consortium. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, participat»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt to train 20 doctors in Türkiye in robotic surgery, advanced cardiac procedures

Egypt’s Healthcare Authority has agreed to move forward with a programme to train 20 Egyptian doctors in Türkiye in robotic surgery, catheterisation and advanced cardiac interventions, as the two countries seek to strengthen cooperation in healthcare. Ahmed El-Sobky, chairperson of the Egypt Health»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

One person injured in Israeli drone strike in Damascus countryside

Damascus: One person was injured on Saturday when an Israeli military drone targeted a vehicle on the road connecting the Beit Jinn Farm area and the town of Beit Jinn in the western Damascus countryside. Transported to the hospital for treatment, the injured's identity and the strike's circumstanc»»»

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Gulf News 2h

17-year-old girl named as victim of Swedish school sword attack

Stockholm: Swedish police revealed that a 17-year-old female student was the fatal victim in a sword attack at a high school where widespread tributes were paid Saturday. Flowers and candles were left outside the Brinell school in Fagersta where Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and opposition leader »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Pakistani woman found dead with hands tied at in-laws' home, husband held

Karachi: Authorities in Pakistan have arrested a man suspected of murdering his wife at his parents' house with the help of a domestic worker, police said Saturday, in a case that sparked outrage online. Hina Javed, 45, was found dead at her in-laws' home in Rawalpindi on Thursday by her brother, w»»»

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Arab News 3h

Aoun presses for UNIFIL extension as Lebanon weighs post-mission security force

BEIRUT: Lebanese officials are intensifying diplomatic efforts to preserve an international security presence in southern Lebanon as the UN Interim Force in Lebanon moves toward the end of its mandate. The future of UNIFIL and security arrangements in southern Lebanon featured prominently in Lebane»»»

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Arab News 3h

US judge strikes down Trump’s 75-country visa ban

NEW YORK: A US federal judge has struck down a government ban on visas to nationals from 75 countries who wish to settle in the country indefinitely, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. In a ruling issued on Friday in the Southern District of New York, Judge Jeannette »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Abu Dhabi to host new UAE-US military AI unit focused on intelligence and security

Abu Dhabi: The UAE and the United States have agreed to establish the world’s first bilateral task force dedicated to accelerating the development of military artificial intelligence applications. Task Force Talon Synapse will be based in Abu Dhabi and is expected to formally launch in the coming w»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE weather alert: Rain and convective clouds expected across eastern, southern and western areas from 1.30pm to 9pm

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology has issued an alert for convective clouds and rainfall across parts of the country on Saturday, with showers expected to range from light to moderate and become heavy at times. The alert is in effect from 1.30pm until 9pm on Saturday, with the wea»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Thousands of healthcare workers create giant Onam Pookalam in Abu Dhabi

Dubai: Over 1,000 doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals have come together at Burjeel Medical City (BMC) in Abu Dhabi to create a giant Onam Pookalam, but this year, the colourful floral carpet carries a message that goes beyond the festival. Spread across 250 square metres and comple»»»

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Arab News 4h

US judge strikes down Trump’s 75-country visa ban

NEW YORK: A US federal judge has struck down a government ban on visas to nationals from 75 countries who wish to settle in the country indefinitely, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. In a ruling issued on Friday in the Southern District of New York, Judge Jeannette »»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Caller demanded 500,000 soms: Police comment on bomb threat at TSUM - | 24.KG

Police in Bishkek are investigating a report of a bomb threat at a shopping center, the Internal Affairs Department of Sverdlovsky district told 24.kg news agency. According to the department, at about 3:35 p.m. on August 22, 2026, an unidentified man called and demanded that 500,000 soms be transf»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Abu Dhabi expands energy and water ties during US visit

Abu Dhabi: A delegation from the Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi (DoE), led by Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of DoE, has concluded an official visit to the United States aimed at expanding strategic partnerships in energy and water innovation, regulation and advanced technologies. The visi»»»

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Arab News 4h

AlUla maps Odysseus’ ship in the stars as Homer’s epic voyage comes to life

RIYADH: With Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated “The Odyssey” in cinemas this summer, visitors to AlUla can enjoy an interpretive asterism depicting the Greek hero’s legendary ship and experience one of mythology’s greatest adventures beneath some of the world’s clearest night skies. The Odysse»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Why the UAE remains a top choice for expats

Dubai: People often come to the UAE with a plan, work for a few years, gain experience, save money, and eventually move on. But plans can change. A five-year stay can become a decade. A decade can become 15 years. And for some expatriates, three decades can pass before they realise the country they»»»

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BNE 4h

Sahel lithium boom risks opening new revenue streams for African jihadist groups

Expanding lithium production across the Sahel could create new revenue streams for jihadist and criminal groups as weak regulation, informal mining and porous borders expose emerging supply chains to exploitation, according to research by Bradley A. Mortin of King’s College London. Mortin, a resear»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Maryam Al Naimi becomes first Qatari woman licensed as Air Navigation Services Inspector

Doha, Qatar: Maryam Al Naimi has become the first Qatari woman to obtain a Certified Inspector Licence in Air Navigation Services, marking a milestone for Qatari women working in highly specialised fields within the country's aviation sector. Speaking in an interview with Qatar TV, Al Naimi said th»»»

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Arab News 4h

Syria says one wounded in Israeli strike southwest of Damascus

DAMASCUS: Syria said an Israeli strike near the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights wounded one person on Saturday, days after Israel’s army chief said the military would not allow threats to “establish themselves” on the border. Syrian state television said one person was wounded “in the Israeli occupat»»»

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Arab News 4h

SPOC: A Saudi-born Turnkey operator for entertainment, culture, tourism, and sports destinations

Seder Group, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading operations, maintenance, and facilities management companies, and ProFun, the global leader in attractions operations advisory and management, recently announced the formation of SPOC (The Seder ProFun Operating Company), a new Saudi-born operating platfor»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 5h

Former barracks in Białystok to become hotel with SPA

Arche Group is completing the redevelopment of a former imperial military garrison in Białystok into a mixed-use hospitality complex centered on the 200-room Arche Garnizon Hotel, offering around 420 beds. The project preserves four historic buildings, including former stables, a detention facility»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 5h

Scanway counting on new constellation projects with SmallSat Conference

Scanway is seeking new customers, partners, and sales opportunities in the U.S. and global space markets at the Small Satellite Conference, taking place August 23–26. CEO Jędrzej Kowalewski said previous contacts made at the event led to a contract worth around EUR 4 million with Nara Space Technol»»»

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Al Manar 5h

US’ Barrack: Any Serious Lebanon Settlement Must Involve Hezbollah, Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US’ Barrack: Any Serious Lebanon Settlement Must Involve Hezbollah, Iran 22-08-2026 13:34 PM US Envoy Tom Barrack speaks during the 2025 Co»»»

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France24 5h

Canada vows to match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' after failed trade negotiations

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed that his country will match the US tariffs "dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses", after hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday following days of failed negotiations. Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian prod»»»

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France24 5h

Canada says will match new US 50% tariffs 'dollar for dollar'

The trade war between Washington and Ottawa is once again escalating. On Saturday, the US implemented 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods, just hours after Donald Trump claimed he had a good relationship with his Canadian counterpart and that he thought a deal could be reached. The tariffs were i»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Mercedes driver George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race

Zandvoort: Mercedes driver George Russell powered to victory in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race Saturday, making the most of his pole position to claw back some ground on teammate Kimi Antonelli in the driver's championship. Russell got away cleanly at lights out and never looked challenged over t»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Two Palestinians martyred, 4 others injured in Gaza in last 48 hours: Health Ministry in Gaza - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Two Palestinians martyred, 4 others injured in Gaza in last 48 hours: Health Ministry in Gaza 22-08-2026 12:48 PM Latest News Urgent News T»»»

Arab News 6h

Wild card Lee and 4Aces go top of LIV Golf Indianapolis leaderboard on Day 2

WESTFIELD: 4Aces GC seized control of the team championship race after the second round of LIV Golf Indianapolis 2026, moving to 31-under through the first two days and taking a five-shot lead over Torque GC. Meanwhile, wild card Richard T. Lee moved into the individual lead at The Club at Chatham »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Father leaves 7-year-old son alone for hours while climbing Mt Fuji

Tokyo: A man left his seven-year-old son behind for hours on Japan's Mount Fuji while continuing the climb, resulting in a stern warning from authorities, police and local media reported. The boy was found alone on a hiking route on Thursday and taken into police custody, a local police officer in »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Six-year-old girl dies days after UK seaside tragedy kills family

A six-year-old girl from a British-Palestinian family has died in hospital after a seaside drowning tragedy that claimed the lives of her sister and parents, UK police said. Saja El-Khawas had been in hospital in a critical condition since the incident on Tuesday at Shoreham on the southern English»»»

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Naharnet 6h

11 countries call Israeli airstrikes in Syria an extreme escalation

The foreign ministers of 11 countries are calling Israel’s airstrikes on a Syrian air base an extreme escalation. The ministers of Turkey, Algeria, Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mauritania, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia and the Palestinian territories warned that attacks on Syria u»»»

Naharnet 6h

World Bank projects Lebanon economy to contract by 6.4% due to war

The World Bank has projected that Lebanon's economy would contract by 6.4 percent this year, as the latest Israel-Hezbollah war derailed the country's efforts at recovery. Lebanon has been dealing with an unprecedented financial crisis since 2019 and was still reeling from the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah»»»

The Peninsula 6h

China's electric vehicle exports accelerate as industry moves toward consolidation

Doha, Qatar: China's electric vehicle export boom is highlighting both the success of its industrial strategy and the growing strains of an industry that is increasingly outgrowing its domestic market, Qatar National Bank (QNB) said in its weekly economic commentary. The sector's future will increa»»»

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