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Iran’s Top General Warns Trump: Defenders Will Break Your Leg

Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami responded to the recent remarks of the US President Donald Trump, describing him as criminal. “Trump the criminal says he wants to declare the Strait of Hormuz part of the United States. He is very mistaken! And after seeing the reactions, he announced that »»»

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Gulf News 5m

Abu Dhabi plants 14 million flowers and expands neighbourhood parks

Abu Dhabi City Municipality planted more than 14 million seasonal flowers and completed a series of park and green-space projects in 2025 as part of efforts to enhance quality of life and improve the city’s urban landscape. According to the municipality’s recently issued annual achievements report,»»»

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Gulf News 6m

Saudi Arabia updates accommodation standards for 2027 Hajj season

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has approved updated regulations and classification standards for accommodation facilities serving pilgrims during the Hajj season, as part of preparations for the 2027 pilgrimage. The ministry also approved a schedule of violations covering facilities desi»»»

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Al Manar 24m

Iranian Army Commander: America has been practically expelled and no longer has permission to enter the Persian Gulf, the Sea of ​​Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army Commander: America has been practically expelled and no longer has permission to enter the Persian Gulf, the Sea of ​​Oman, an»»»

Gulf News 30m

UAE-India travel advisory: Airport security checks, delays and what passengers need to know

UAE residents travelling to India should allow extra time at the airport as enhanced security measures remain in place at several major airports until August 20. With additional screening and higher passenger volumes expected, travellers are being advised to plan ahead and avoid last-minute arrival»»»

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Al Manar 36m

Iranian army commander to Trump: Your statements about annexing the Strait of Hormuz to the United States, even if you considered them a joke, are a big mistake, and Iran will break your leg - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian army commander to Trump: Your statements about annexing the Strait of Hormuz to the United States, even if you considered them a jo»»»

Sputnik 40m

Ukraine Begs Citizens to Stock Up on Food as Corruption Turns It Into Black Hole For Western Aid

Banker-turned Ukrainian Armed Forces officer Andrii Onistrat’s call for Ukrainians to stockpile two months-worth of food and other essentials ahead of a possible total loss of electricity and heating capacity is meant as a “signal” to Kiev’s sponsors to pony up more cash, says political analyst Ale»»»

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Gulf News 42m

Pakistan’s $2.5bn rail overhaul: Trains to hit 160km/h on key route

Dubai: Pakistan is racing to begin work on a $2.5 billion upgrade of one of its most critical railway corridors by January 2027, a project designed to allow trains to travel at speeds of up to 160km/h and improve a route carrying almost all of the country’s rail freight. The first phase of the long»»»

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The Peninsula 47m

Spanish jet downs drone in Romania after airspace breach

Bucharest: A Spanish fighter jet on Sunday shot down a drone that had breached Romanian airspace near the border with Ukraine and Moldova, national authorities and NATO said. A growing number of drones have crossed into NATO states in eastern Europe as Russia pursues its invasion of Ukraine. The in»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 53m

Bus crash tragedy in Hungary: Company owner claims both drivers were experienced

The owner of the Polish coach company whose bus crashed on Hungary’s M3 motorway has spoken about the two drivers involved, saying both were experienced employees who had worked for the company for several years. The company’s owner immediately travelled to Hungary Tadeusz Dykas, owner of Firma Tra»»»

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Gulf News 54m

Saudi Arabia arrests more than 14,500 residency, border and labour violators in one week

Dubai: Saudi security authorities arrested 14,542 people for violating residency, border security and labour laws during nationwide inspection campaigns conducted over one week, the Ministry of Interior said. The arrests were made during joint field campaigns carried out by security forces and rele»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent in Gaza: Seven Palestinians injured in Israeli drone attack targeting tent of displaced people in Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis - 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 in Gaza: Seven Palestinians injured in Israeli drone attack targeting tent of displaced people in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yo»»»

France24 1h

South Lebanon: Doctor describes escalating humanitarian toll

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, in what local authorities describe as the largest escalation since the June agreement. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Pierre Catoire, an emergency doctor working in the area, described a deteriorating humanitarian situation, saying some do»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Flying from Visakhapatnam? What changes from August 17 — all you need to know

Dubai: Visakhapatnam’s aviation map changes dramatically from August 17, with a new airport taking over as the region’s commercial passenger gateway. The familiar VTZ code stays, but the airport behind it changes. From where to catch your flight to airport buses, fares and facilities, here’s what p»»»

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France24 1h

Why France's under-15 social media ban was blocked

France's attempt to ban social media for under-15s has been blocked by the Constitutional Council, which ruled the measure unconstitutional. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Peter Craddock, Senior Attorney advising social media companies, said the decision was unsurprising, arguing that the proposed law impo»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Lebanon’s Jaafari Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Qabalan in open letter to President Joseph Aoun: Washington and Tel Aviv “cannot swallow Lebanon” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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The Peninsula 1h

12 killed as Polish bus veers off Hungary highway

Budapest: A Polish bus crashed into a ditch on a Hungarian highway early Sunday killing 12 people and leaving at least 10 with critical injuries, officials said. The coach, heading from Serbia to Poland, crashed at 01:00 am (2300 GMT Saturday) on the M3 highway near Mezokeresztes, about 140 kilomet»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Two Narratives: How ‘Israel’ Changed Story on Ansar Strike in Southern Lebanon

‘Israel’ offered at least two conflicting narratives within 24 hours to justify its attacks in southern Lebanon, after an apparent failed attempt to advance toward the Ali Al-Taher heights early on Saturday, according to accounts of developments on the ground. The sequence of events has raised ques»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Your next delivery might arrive by e-bike — Dubai just expanded to 11 hotspots

Dubai is expanding its push for greener and more efficient last-mile deliveries, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launching an e-bike delivery service across 11 authorised locations. The initiative is designed for short-distance deliveries, helping reduce reliance on delivery vehicles w»»»

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Arab News 1h

Calligrapher Ibrahim Zaki: ‘AI cannot replace human touch’

JEDDAH: Calligraphy is an integral part of Saudi culture, and Ibrahim Zaki, a Dubai-based multidisciplinary designer and calligrapher, says that the Kingdom has made immense efforts in recent years to preserve and promote the art form. “There is serious investment in preservation, documentation, ed»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Nearly 70 firefighters tackle forest fire in Hungary after power line failure

Firefighters have brought under control a forest fire in the Kőszeg Mountains after a major operation that continued until late Saturday night, with difficult terrain making the blaze particularly challenging to tackle. The fire broke out in the early evening of 15 August in the area around the Stá»»»

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France24 2h

Colombia's new president asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly earthquake

Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday called on US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs on the South American nation as the country contiues to reel from a deadly earthquake. At least 300 people were killed in the quake that devastated the western Colombian cities of Cali a»»»

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France24 2h

Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah threatens to retaliate

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, some of the deadliest since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military said the strikes were in retaliation for an attack by Hezbollah on its troops in the country's south and the Iran-ba»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

GERB Says PM Radev Has No More Excuses after 100 Days in Power

A hundred days in, Rumen Radev is no longer an alternative to those in power - he is now in power himself and he has no more excuses, GERB said in a Facebook post on Sunday. August 16 marks 100 days since the government, led by Prime Minister Rumen Radev, took office. Parliament elected the new Cou»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Iranian parliament to debate foreign influence, Hormuz oversight bills - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian parliament to debate foreign influence, Hormuz oversight bills 16-08-2026 13:29 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian parliament to de»»»

Arab News 2h

Egypt archaeological discovery sheds new light on ancient Horus Military Road

CAIRO: An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered new evidence at Tell Abu Seifi in Qantara East, Ismailia Governorate, shedding fresh light on the ancient Horus Military Road and the city of Mesen. The discoveries include a lintel dating to the reign of King Ramesses II, new architectural ev»»»

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RT 2h

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges

Luigi Mangione has admitted to fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges. The 28-year-old entered the plea before US District Judge Margaret Garnett in Manhattan on Friday, according to the Department of Justice. He faces a maximum sente»»»

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Gulf News 2h

No online sales, no delivery, no under-21 purchases: Kuwait tightens tobacco rules

Dubai: Kuwait has introduced sweeping new rules governing tobacco and nicotine products, banning online sales and deliveries, setting the minimum purchase age at 21 and extending smoking restrictions to electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products. Health Minister Dr Ahmed Al Awadhi issued Min»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Woman abused by man in Budapest in broad daylight, authorities do nothing

A woman was allegedly pinned against a wall and strangled by her former partner in broad daylight near Budapest’s Lehel Square, according to a social media account shared by actor and women’s right activist Áron Molnár. Two women reportedly intervened to help the victim, who was allegedly being for»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Missed the August eclipse? The next one is less than six months away

Dubai: The total solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 may be over, but skywatchers will not have to wait long for the next solar spectacle. The next solar eclipse will take place on 6 February 2027, less than six months from now. It will be an annul solar eclipse, producing the distinctive “ring of fire»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE drivers: Follow the rules on August 31 and you could lose four traffic points

Dubai: UAE motorists will be able to register from Monday, August 17, for an annual road-safety initiative that offers eligible drivers the removal of four traffic points if they pledge to follow traffic laws and meet the programme’s conditions. The Ministry of Interior said its “Day Without Accide»»»

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Gulf News 3h

The great irony of Trump’s Iran war: Fighting to restore what existed before it

Dubai: Six months ago, the Strait of Hormuz was open, oil and gas flowed through one of the world’s most important energy corridors, and Iran did not control which ships could pass or demand tolls for their transit. Today, after nearly six months of war, restoring something close to that pre-war re»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Indian soldier killed wife, threw her off roof: Family

Some long-distance relationships are messy. And they can get tragically messier during meet-ups. A couple found this out first-hand when the allegedly volatile husband – a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier – returned home only to claim hours later that his wife had fallen off the roof of their ho»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Amanat H1 2026 profit rises 46% to Dh153.3m, declares Dh75m dividend

Dubai: Amanat Holdings shareholders are set to receive an interim cash dividend of Dh75 million after the healthcare and education group reported a 46% increase in first-half profit to Dh153.3 million. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The dividend represents 3% of the c»»»

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Naharnet 4h

US official says Hezbollah 'bears sole responsibility for Israel's presence' in Lebanon

A U.S. State Department spokesperson has said that Hezbollah "bears sole responsibility for Israel's presence on Lebanese soil," following the latest deadly Israeli strikes in south Lebanon. "This is precisely why Hezbollah must be disarmed and dismantled," the spokesperson said. "The pilot zone pr»»»

Naharnet 4h

'Everyone lives in fear': Yemenis worry about return to all-out war

Yemen's years-long civil conflict killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted millions and drove the country to the brink of famine before a 2022 truce restored relative calm. Now, renewed hostilities between the Houthi rebels and the government have many fearing the return of all-out war. Hodeida»»»

The Peninsula 4h

Hurricane Lala brushes past Hawaii's Big Island, bringing heavy rain

Honolulu: The eye of Hurricane Lala brushed past the southern part of Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday, as heavy rain and strong winds struck the US Pacific state and officials warned of potentially dangerous flooding. "Hurricane conditions will persist on the Big Island of Hawaii overnight, with th»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Everything UAE's residents need to know today

The conflict in the Middle East continues to affect travel, shipping and security across the Gulf, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a key flashpoint. For people living in the UAE, however, the immediate impact is more likely to be felt through flight disruptions, changes to shipping routes and t»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Israel vows to go after Hezbollah as it names another killed

Israel vowed Sunday it would hit Hezbollah again if threatened, as it identified what it described as a commander killed in strikes a day earlier that also left several children dead. Israeli strikes on Saturday killed 11 people in southern Lebanon, according to authorities, in the deadliest attack»»»

Naharnet 4h

Iran accuses Qatar of thwarting probe into fate of pilots

Iran accused Qatar on Sunday of thwarting efforts to work out what happened to three pilots Tehran says were captured during the Middle East war, though the Gulf state has denied detaining them. The Islamic republic had previously reported one pilot killed and others missing after a sortie to Qatar»»»

Al Manar 4h

Israeli Enemy Proceeds Attacks on Ali Al-Taher 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 Israeli Enemy Proceeds Attacks on Ali Al-Taher in Southern Lebanon 16-08-2026 12:07 PM Smoke rises after Israeli strike on the area between»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Arab League says Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon threatens to derail settlement efforts - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Arab League says Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon threatens to derail settlement efforts 16-08-2026 10:52 AM Latest News Urgent News »»»

Gulf News 4h

BRIDGE Summit 2027 set for Yas Island with year-round global platform planned

Abu Dhabi: BRIDGE Summit will return to Abu Dhabi in late November or early December 2027, with the BRIDGE Alliance Board approving a new development road map aimed at turning the event into a year-round global platform. The second edition will be held on Yas Island in collaboration with Miral, and»»»

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France24 4h

Thousands of evacuees await aid after deadly quake on Indonesia's Flores island

Thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island began receiving aid on Sunday after a 7.7-magnitude quake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings. Some 5,000 people fled their homes and in some areas people were left without electricity and telecommunic»»»

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Gulf News 4h

ICAP UAE Chapter brings finance professionals together for e-invoicing boot camp

Abu Dhabi: Finance and tax professionals gathered in Abu Dhabi for an e-invoicing boot camp organised by the UAE Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), as businesses prepare for the UAE’s next phase of digital tax transformation. The UAE E-Invoicing Boot Camp 2026, he»»»

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France24 4h

Belgium wildfire scorches 3,000 hectares as villagers evacuate, EU sends aircraft

Firefighters in Belgium battled one of the country's worst-ever wildfires late on Saturday as a rapidly growing blaze scorched more than 3,000 hectares of land. The EU scrambled helicopters and water bombers as hundreds of villagers were under evacuation orders.  Hundreds of villagers were und»»»

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Arab News 4h

Taliban regime has itself become a proxy trying to destabilize the region, Pakistan’s UN envoy tells Arab News

NEW YORK CITY: Five years after the Taliban swept into Kabul, Pakistan’s ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, is not walking back Defense Minister Khawaja Asif’s February declaration that the two countries are in “open war.” “The trends are posing grave concern,” Ahmad told Arab News in an in»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

BREAKING: 12 killed in devastating bus crash on Hungary’s M3 motorway

Twelve people have been killed and dozens injured after a Polish-registered tourist bus crashed on Hungary’s M3 motorway near Mezőkeresztes early on Sunday morning. According to police, the accident happened at around 1 AM on 16 August on the motorway’s carriageway towards Nyíregyháza, shortly afte»»»

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Gulf News 5h

AI can understand Arabs but can it speak like them?

Abu Dhabi: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is pioneering research to refine artificial intelligence (AI) so that systems can genuinely grasp Arab culture and navigate its complex regional dialects. In a landmark achievement, MBZUAI researchers have developed the fir»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Israeli Occupation Forces Continue Incursions into Southern Syria - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Occupation Forces Continue Incursions into Southern Syria 16-08-2026 11:05 AM An Israeli vehicle in Syria's Quneitra (image from ar»»»

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