Arab News 31m

Indonesian passenger ferry catches fire, at least 5 dead and dozens missing

SURABAYA, Indonesia: An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire in waters off the main island of Java on Sunday, leaving at least five people dead and dozens missing as rescuers and passing vessels evacuated hundreds from the burning ship, officials said.The Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry was tra»»»

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Gulf News 49m

Perseids 2026 in the UAE: How to actually catch a meteor on an iPhone or Android

Dubai: The Perseids peak over the UAE on the night of 12 to 13 August, with up to 100 meteors an hour, and this year the peak falls on a new moon. No moonlight means the fainter streaks survive, which makes 2026 the best Perseid year since 2018. So the sky is on your side. Your phone is not, though»»»

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UPI 60m

Trump says negotiations with Iran to resume Monday - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday night that negotiations with Iran concerning the war would resume Monday. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Aug. 2 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Sunday night that negotiations with Iran toward ending the war will resume Monday, about a month af»»»

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Arab News 1h

14 dead as Ukraine, Russia exchange strikes

KYIV: Ukrainian attacks on Russia killed at least nine people on Sunday, while Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least five, according to officials in both countries. The exchange comes amid signs both Moscow and Kyiv are escalating the scale and intensity of their strikes, nearly four-and-a-hal»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

The Big Lie: The FPM cannot rewrite its role in the Beirut Port catastrophe – Ya Libnan

Share: The site of the explosion which killed at least 220 people , injured 7000 and left 300, 000 homeless after 2,750 Tons of Ammonium Nitrate that was illegally stored there exploded . President Michel Aoun and PM Diab knew about the Ammonium Nitrate 15 days before the explosion but did nothing »»»

Arab News 1h

Traditional Al-Assah performances transport visitors to Al-Baha’s past

AL-BAHA: The rhythmic chants, sharp whistle calls and military-style marches of Al-Assah, the traditional village guards of Saudi Arabia’s southwest, are transporting visitors back in time at the ninth Al-Atawilah Heritage Festival in Al-Baha Region. Dressed in carefully recreated historical unifor»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oil plunges nearly 5% as Trump calls off Iran attack; Brent sinks below $84

Oil prices fell sharply Monday morning, with US crude and Brent crude both losing nearly 5% as markets reacted to renewed hopes of a US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough and a possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. As of 10:17 am Tokyo time, West Texas Intermediate crude was trading at $80.52 a bar»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

SAO PAULO: What is very likely to be the last reelection bid of Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was confirmed on Sunday by his Workers' Party as the 80-year-old leader faces increasing pressure from foreign leaders ahead of October's elections. It will be his seventh race for the top j»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE forecast: Scorching highs up to 50°C and afternoon rain chances in eastern and southern areas, with dusty winds and slight seas through this week

Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are forecast to climb to as high as 50°C today, while afternoon convective clouds could bring scattered rainfall to parts of the eastern and southern regions, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said the weather would be fair to partly cloudy, w»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Why your power bank could be a fire risk on flights — here’s what UAE travellers need to know

You can't travel without a power bank. Yet, you need to be careful when you travel with it. No doubt, power banks are a travel lifeline. You need them during long-haul flights, airport delays and sightseeing days when charging points are nowhere to be found. For many passengers, they are as routine»»»

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UPI 3h

Greek police arrest man after British woman's body found in suitcase - UPI.com

Tourists visit the Pathenon at the Acropolis archaeological site in Athens on July 8, 2015. Greek police announced Sunday they have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of British woman whose body was found stuffed into a suitcase. File Photo by Dimitris Michalakis/UPI | License Photo Au»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Revealed: When Dubai's shared housing law with fines of up to Dh1 million takes effect

Dubai: Dubai's new law regulating shared housing, which carries fines of up to Dh1 million for repeat violations, will officially come into force this month, Dubai Municipality has exclusively confirmed to Gulf News. Law No. (4) of 2026, issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,»»»

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Arab News 3h

Oil prices fall nearly 5% after US announces new Iran talks

TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices tumbled $4 a barrel on Monday after US President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran, seeking to reach a quick deal that would halt Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures slid $4.08, or 4.64 percent, to $83.85 by 2352 G»»»

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BNE 3h

Turkey takes Russian firefighting jets while sanctions leave Spain's grounded

Russia has sent two Be-200 amphibious firefighting aircraft to Turkey following a request from Turkish authorities, as wildfires burn across the country, the Daily Turkic reported on July 30. The gesture is only possible because Turkey, a Nato member, has consistently declined to join Western sanct»»»

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BNE 3h

Turkey takes Russian firefighting jets while sanctions leave Spain's grounded

Russia has sent two Be-200 amphibious firefighting aircraft to Turkey following a request from Turkish authorities, as wildfires burn across the country, the Daily Turkic reported on July 30. The gesture is only possible because Turkey, a Nato member, has consistently declined to join Western sanct»»»

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BNE 3h

Turkey takes Russian firefighting jets while sanctions leave Spain's grounded

Russia has sent two Be-200 amphibious firefighting aircraft to Turkey following a request from Turkish authorities, as wildfires burn across the country, the Daily Turkic reported on July 30. The gesture is only possible because Turkey, a Nato member, has consistently declined to join Western sanct»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Explosion reported near tanker off Oman coast, crew safe: UKMTO

Muscat: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an explosion in close proximity to a tanker off the coast of Oman on Sunday. According to UKMTO, in an X post at 4.37am on Monday (August 3, 2026) the incident occurred approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman. I»»»

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UPI 4h

Idaho restaurant shooter died of self-inflicted gunshot, police say - UPI.com

The 24-year-old suspect in a mass shooting at an Idaho restaurant in which three people were killed and seven others injured died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police confirmed Sunday. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo Aug. 2 (UPI) -- The suspect in a deadly mass shooting at an I»»»

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Arab News 4h

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical, seeks to ‘step back’

WASHINGTON, United States: Pop star Ariana Grande has dropped out of what would have been her debut appearance in London’s West End, the show’s producers said Sunday, as a representative for the singer said she wants to take a “step back” from the public eye. The 33-year-old Grande had been slated »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Sudan army drone attack on Darfur court kills 35

The Sudanese army on Sunday struck a traditional court in western Darfur with drones, killing 35 people and wounding others, a rights group said. The Emergency Lawyers, which has documented abuses by both the army and its rival paramilitaries throughout the three-year conflict, said the strike hit »»»

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Arab News 4h

Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

SAO PAULO: What is very likely to be the last reelection bid of Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was confirmed on Sunday by his Workers’ Party as the 80-year-old leader faces increasing pressure from foreign leaders ahead of October’s elections. It will be his seventh race for the top j»»»

Arab News 4h

Hundreds flee Tigray into Sudan after fighting flares near border

KHARTOUM: Hundreds of Ethiopians from the northern Tigray region have crossed into neighboring Sudan over the past two days, fleeing fighting near the border, Sudanese security and medical sources told AFP. The influx comes as Sudan itself remains engulfed in a brutal war between the army and the p»»»

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Arab News 4h

Trump says new Iran talks to begin Monday after calling off strikes

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on new “disastrous” strikes against the Islamic republic to pursue a deal.“Obviously, they don’t want to be attacked. They knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming,»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump says new Iran talks to begin Monday after calling off strikes

US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on new "disastrous" strikes against the Islamic republic to pursue a deal. "Obviously, they don't want to be attacked. They knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming," Trump tol»»»

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Arab News 4h

Vatican appoints administrator for Rabat archdiocese

RABAT: The Vatican has appointed an administrator to provisionally govern the Archdiocese of Rabat while it investigates Archbishop Cristobal Lopez Romero, who stepped aside after AFP revealed allegations of sexual assault. According to a statement from the 74-year-old cardinal, seen by AFP, Vatica»»»

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Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 4h

No: 150, 2 August 2026, Regarding Israel's Attacks on Gaza

Israel’s killing of more than 30 civilians in Gaza and its targeting of health facilities, immediately after an agreement was reached on a roadmap intended to advance the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan, has once again demonstrated that the Netanyahu government has no genuine intention of pur»»»

UPI 5h

Sen. Moreno says embattled ex-son-in-law Miller unfit for Congress - UPI.com

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, broke his silence on the issue Sunday and said domestic abuse charges leveled at his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, makes Miller unfit to hold office. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Sen. Bernie Moreno on Sunday said his former son-in-l»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Iran’s Pezeshkian: US peace memorandum remains cornerstone of foreign policy, urges enforcement

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the US and Iran in June was the product of collective decision-making by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and will serve as the foundation of the country’s future foreign relations, the Iranian President said early on Monday. Iranian President»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Qatar readies for blockbuster season of events

Brahmananda Shasmal Doha As the world’s attention increasingly turns toward the Middle East, Qatar is preparing to host one of its most diverse calendars of international events, reaffirming its position as a global destination where sport, business, culture, entertainment and diplomacy converge. F»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

QC backs rehabilitation of Gaza children with prosthetic limbs in Jordan

Tribune News Network Amman As part of its continued humanitarian response for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, Qatar Charity (QC) is supporting the “Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Limb Fitting” project implemented by the Restoring Hope Society (RHS) in Jordan and Gaza. The initiative aims to help chi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

QCDC launches largest edition of job shadowing programme

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), opened the eighth and largest edition of its flagship “My Career – My Future” job-shadowing programme with a ceremony at Multaqa, Education City. Running from August 2 to 6, the five-day programme br»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

QU builds integrated AI ecosystem to drive digital transformation

QNA Doha Qatar University (QU) is accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence across its academic and administrative operations as part of a broader digital transformation strategy aimed at enhancing efficiency, advancing research and innovation and improving the quality of services pro»»»

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Arab News 6h

Brazil’s Lula, 80, says ‘in great shape’ as he launches fourth term bid

SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was “in great shape” as he launched his candidacy for October elections, with pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration looming over the campaign. A titan of the Latin American left, Lula is seeking a fourth»»»

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Arab News 6h

Iraq reaffirms pledge to prevent attacks on neighboring countries from its territory

BAGHDAD: Iraq will not allow its territory to be used as a launchpad or transit route for attacks against neighboring or friendly countries, Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Falih Al-Zaidi has reiterated. A statement issued by the prime minister’s media office sai»»»

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Arab News 6h

Brazil’s Lula, 80, says ‘in great shape’ as he launches fourth term bid

SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was “in great shape” as he launched his candidacy for October elections, with pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration looming over the campaign. A titan of the Latin American left, Lula is seeking a fourth»»»

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Arab News 6h

All you need to know about Ceuta amid the migration debate

LONDON: Ceuta and Melilla, two Spanish-controlled cities on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast, remain at the heart of one of the world’s longest-running territorial disputes. In recent times, they have become key points in Europe’s migration-control system. Spain depends heavily on Moroccan security fo»»»

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Arab News 7h

Six Israelis detained over alleged assault on Armenian monastery in Jerusalem

LONDON: Six Israelis were detained on Sunday after allegedly attacking the entrance of the Armenian Patriarchate’s St. James Monastery in Jerusalem’s Old City. The incident occurred at about 1 a.m., according to an X post by Jerusalem-based Armenian reporter Kegham Balian, who said the group gather»»»

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UPI 7h

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur struck in Ohio hit-and-run crash - UPI.com

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run accident in Toledo. File Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Aug. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur was hospitalized on Sunday after being struck in a hit-and-run acciden»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Friends of the Environment Center concludes "Summer of Sustainability 2026" program

Doha: The Friends of The Environment Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, concluded its "Summer of Sustainability 2026" program after a month filled with knowledge, innovation, and practical experiences that contributed to instilling an environmental culture and promoting susta»»»

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Arab News 8h

Palestinian minors at Megiddo prison face harsh detention conditions, says commission

RAMALLAH: Palestinian minors held at Israel’s Megiddo prison are enduring harsh detention conditions that severely affect their lives, according to a report issued by the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs on Sunday. The commission’s lawyer said detainee Mohammed Arafat Sawafta from T»»»

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Arab News 8h

Aleppo Airport flights ‘reflect growing confidence in Syrian civil aviation’

DAMASCUS: The first flights into Aleppo International Airport by three international airlines were an important reflection of the Syrian civil aviation sector’s accelerating recovery and the restoration of the airport’s role as a regional travel hub, said President of the General Authority of Civil»»»

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Arab News 8h

Jerusalem police probe assault on Arab bus driver amid surge in attacks

LONDON: Police in Jerusalem opened an investigation on Sunday into an overnight attack on an Arab bus driver who was allegedly beaten unconscious by Jewish teenagers, Israeli media reported. The driver, identified as Moatasem Al‑Qaq, began his shift Saturday night and stopped at a red light at the »»»

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Arab News 8h

Moroccans gather at Ceuta border, desperate for news of loved ones

FNIDEQ: Dozens of Moroccans gathered on Sunday in the town of Fnideq, desperately seeking news of their loved ones who were among the thousands who swam across the nearby border to the Spanish territory of Ceuta this week. Aldellatif, an agricultural worker in Moulay Bousselham, about 135 kilometer»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Moroccan families desperately search for loved ones after deadly Ceuta crossing

Fnideq, Morocco: Dozens of Moroccans gathered on Sunday in the town of Fnideq, desperately seeking news of their loved ones who were among the thousands who swam across the nearby border to the Spanish territory of Ceuta this week. Aldellatif, an agricultural worker in Moulay Bousselham, about 135 »»»

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Daily News Egypt 8h

Amarina Group launches real estate arm, plans EGP 10bn investment in five projects

Amarina Group has launched Amarina Real Estate, its property development arm, with plans to invest more than EGP 10bn in five projects across the Red Sea governorate and New Administrative Capital. The move marks the group’s entry into the real estate development sector as it seeks to diversify bey»»»

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Daily News Egypt 8h

Eliwah Group forms consortium to deliver EGP 2bn medical projects in New Capital, New Cairo

Eliwah Group Development has formed a consortium with a group of Egyptian companies specialising in engineering, medical management, digital transformation, and commercial consultancy to develop and operate two medical projects with planned investments exceeding EGP 2bn. The partnership covers the »»»

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Al Manar 8h

Israeli Channel 12, citing Zionist sources: PM Netanyahu and members of the security cabinet learned of the decision to cancel the attack on Iran from Trump’s social media post - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 12, citing Zionist sources: PM Netanyahu and members of the security cabinet learned of the decision to cancel the attack o»»»

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Albania Opens Review of Candidates for Next Prosecutor General

Albania's High Prosecutorial Council (HPC) has begun the formal review process to select the country's next Prosecutor General, following the closure of the application period on August 1. The council now has 45 days to verify the credentials and eligibility of all candidates who submitted their ap»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

Egypt to launch dedicated investment fund for Egyptians abroad in 2027: Finance minister

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk has announced that the government will launch a dedicated investment fund for Egyptians living abroad next year, offering a range of investment instruments tailored specifically to the needs of the Egyptian diaspora. Speaking during a panel discussion titled State»»»

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Daily News Egypt 9h

CBE, foreign ministry launch ‘Update Your KYC in Egypt’ initiative for Egyptian expats

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have launched the “Update Your KYC in Egypt” initiative, enabling Egyptians working abroad to update their banking information without travelling to Egypt. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the National Bank o»»»

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