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Kuwaiti forces intercept hostile Iranian drones, shrapnel causes material damage

Kuwait's Armed Forces detected hostile drones inside the country's airspace since dawn on Friday and successfully intercepted and destroyed them, the Ministry of Defence's official spokesperson said, marking the latest incident in a region on edge amid the ongoing Iran conflict. Colonel Staff Saud »»»

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UPI 5m

Southport killer charged with aggravated battery, weapons offenses - UPI.com

British teen Axel Rudakubana, who was convicted of murdering three young girls in a knife rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop in Southport in summer 2024, has been charged with new assault and weapons offenses. File photo courtesy Merseyside Police July 31 (UPI) -- The British teen serv»»»

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Al Manar 7m

Lebanon Speaker Berri: Israeli Use of 700 Tons of Explosives must Awaken Global Awareness - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon Speaker Berri: Israeli Use of 700 Tons of Explosives must Awaken Global Awareness 31-07-2026 14:27 PM Nabih Berri, Speaker of Leban»»»

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The Peninsula 12m

New intelligence body meets in 'spy paradise' Japan

Tokyo: Japan's National Intelligence Bureau held its first meeting Friday, a body aimed at centralising information-gathering and addressing accusations that the country is a "spy paradise". Under a bill enacted in May, Japan has upgraded an existing intelligence body to serve as the central comman»»»

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France24 14m

Spain says almost 50,000 migrants crossed Morocco-Ceuta border over past 24 hours

Around 49,000 migrants have crossed ​into ‌the enclave of ‌Ceuta ​in North Africa over the past 24 ​hours, ​according to Spain's ​Interior ​Ministry on Friday. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is set to arrive in the city later in the day.  Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez »»»

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France24 14m

'It took me two hours': 40,000 migrants swim from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta

Nine people have died by crossing over from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, this according to Spanish authorities. Officials are urging for a national emergency to be declared as the number of migrants attempting to reach Spanish territory has surged in recent days. They've spent hours at »»»

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Novinite 14m

Bulgaria: Interior Minister Seeks Audit of Peevski’s Declared Wealth

Bulgaria’s Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has submitted a report to the Court of Auditors over what he described as a possible discrepancy between the declared income and assets of a public figure and their actual lifestyle. The report refers to Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) leader and»»»

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Gulf News 15m

She carried Oman's flag to the top of Everest. Her final climb ended on Broad Peak, Pakistan

Muscat: Oman is mourning the death of pioneering mountaineer Nadhira Al Harthy, the first Omani woman to summit Mount Everest, after she was killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan, bringing to an end the career of one of the country's most accomplished adventurers. The Alpine Clu»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19m

Democratic Bulgaria Seeks National Security Meeting over "Iran Row"

The Democratic Bulgaria (DB) coalition on Friday urged President Iliana Iotova to convene the Consultative Council for National Security over developments concerning Iran. The DB said the President should not sideline this format. DB MP Bozhidar Bozhanov told journalists that "the whole row over Ir»»»

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Naharnet 19m

Issa stresses importance of army role in framework implementation

U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa on Friday met with Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal in Yarze and discussed with him the latest developments in Lebanon and the situations in the region. Issa stressed “the importance of the army's ongoing efforts to maintain Lebanon's stability.” The two»»»

Gulf News 22m

More patients lift PureHealth profit 20%

Abu Dhabi: PureHealth’s net profit increased 20% year on year to Dh1.2 billion in the first half of 2026, supported by higher patient activity in the UAE, international expansion and continued growth across its insurance business. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Revenu»»»

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Sputnik 24m

Biggest Crisis Since 2021: What's Going on in Spain's Ceuta and Why Migration Pressure is Rising

Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta has been overwhelmed by an unprecedented wave of migration from Morocco, turning a long-running border problem into a major security, humanitarian and political crisis. Around 49,000 people crossed into Ceuta by land and sea in a single day, according to the l»»»

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Arab News 26m

Saudi Arabia remains committed to Iraq and its people, senior Saudi official says

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia remains committed to its relationship with Iraq and its people, and the recent strikes against Iran-backed group targets were not directed at the Iraqi government or the population, a senior Saudi official told Al Arabiya. What the operation targeted, according to the senior of»»»

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Gulf News 27m

Cauvery protests force theatres across Karnataka to suspend screenings of Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'

Dubai: Protests over the long-running Cauvery river water-sharing dispute have disrupted screenings of Thalapathy Vijay's latest film, Jana Nayagan, across Karnataka, with several theatres voluntarily suspending shows as a precaution against possible unrest. The film, which was released on July 23,»»»

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Arab News 38m

Saudi Arabia rediscovers clay as ancient building material finds new role in Vision 2030 projects

RIYADH: Clay has shaped Saudi Arabia’s architecture for centuries. Now, as the Kingdom’s construction boom accelerates, the ancient material is making a comeback in luxury hotels, cultural landmarks and modern homes as developers seek healthier, lower-carbon building finishes. The renewed interest »»»

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Al Manar 43m

Israeli occupation forces set fire to citizens’ homes, lands and properties in the towns of Mais Al-Jabal, Mhaibeeb and Aitaroun: Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Drugged Malaysian pilot faces death penalty in Indonesia

Jakarta: A Malaysian pilot who tested positive for meth, MDMA, and cocaine after flying a passenger plane to Indonesia risks the death penalty for allegedly smuggling more than 70,000 ecstasy tablets in his suitcase, officials said Friday. The 39-year-old pilot, identified only by his initials, MSO»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 55m

Varna Launches New TTickets Public Transport App

Varna's municipal transport operator has launched TTickets Varna, a new mobile app that combines ticket purchasing and real-time public transport information into a single platform, Varna Municipality said on Friday. Available on the App Store and Google Play, the app replaces the separate Ticket V»»»

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24 News Agency 59m

President of Tajikistan proposes building large oil refinery in Central Asia - | 24.KG

President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon proposed considering the construction of a large oil refinery in Central Asia. He made this initiative at an informal consultative meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia and the President of Azerbaijan in Cholpon-Ata. According to Rahmon, energy securit»»»

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Gulf News 1h

From a tiny home to global recognition: Kerala's cardboard robot boy Levin Paulose continues to inspire after his remarkable inventions

Dubai: The remarkable journey of Kerala schoolboy Levin Paulose continues to inspire thousands after his cardboard humanoid robot and other homemade inventions captured widespread attention online. Beyond the ingenious creations themselves, it is the story behind the young innovator that has touche»»»

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Arab News 1h

At least 18 die after breach of border between Morocco and Spanish exclave of Ceuta

CEUTA, Spain: At least 18 migrants died trying to reach the Spanish territory of Ceuta after thousands of people breached the frontier with Morocco and poured into the tiny Spanish territory. The border crisis boiled over Thursday and overnight. Spain’s state broadcaster RTVE broadcast images of bu»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Jumblat dubs Lebanon-Israel framework deal 'a huge trap'

Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat once again criticized the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, which he argued does not mandate a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Speaking to a Turkish newspaper, Jumblat called the framework deal "a huge trap" as it »»»

Naharnet 1h

Salam holds meeting on recovery projects in pilot zones

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Friday held a central meeting dedicated to discussing the launch of recovery projects in the so-called pilot zones in south Lebanon, as part of the first phase of a return and recovery plan. Salam stressed the importance of intensifying coordination among all relevant »»»

Gulf News 1h

EU accuses Temu of hindering raid in Ireland

Brussels: The European Union on Friday accused Temu of failing to hand over information during an inspection as part of a probe into the Chinese-owned online retailer. The EU's powerful antitrust sheriff said it carried out surprise raids between December 2 and 5, 2025, seeking evidence in an inves»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Jumblat dubs Lebanon-Israel framework deal 'a huge trap'

Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat once again criticized the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, which he argued does not mandate a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Speaking to a Turkish newspaper, Jumblat called the framework deal "a huge trap" as it »»»

Gulf News 1h

Pax Silica and the water question: Central Luzon has water — the real question is how to manage it

The loudest argument against Pax Silica is increasingly becoming a simple one: “There won’t be enough water.” That concern should not be dismissed. But neither should it be allowed to become an argument against the Philippines joining the global AI economy. The more important question is: Does Cent»»»

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UPI 1h

Spain sends in military to Ceuta amid influx of illegal migrants - UPI.com

Spain announced Friday that it was deploying troops to Ceuta, a tiny Spanish territory on the coast of North Africa, to deal with an influx of tens of thousands of migrants who entered from Morocco illegally, overwhelming border security by their sheer numbers. File photo by Jalal Morchidi/EPA July»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pakistan rescuers find 4 bodies as search for remaining 6 climbers continues on Broad Peak

Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak located four bodies Friday and were continuing to search for the other six despite adverse weather that hampered helicopter flights, officials said. Efforts were underway to retrieve the bodies of the four climbe»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Etihad flight from Pakistan to Abu Dhabi returns after take-off due to technical issue

Abu Dhabi: An Etihad Airways flight travelling from Karachi to Abu Dhabi returned to its departure airport shortly after take-off on Friday, July 31, after the airline identified a technical issue. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline confirmed that flight EY299»»»

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Gulf News 1h

The question that brought me back to my ‘why’

Yes, it’s that time of year. I’m about to fly back to the UK for a couple of weeks and with that comes the usual pre-travel chaos. I’m sure you all know the feeling. I’ve started creating lists about the lists I have yet to complete. I haven’t been back to ‘Blighty’ for a year as I’ve been so busy »»»

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Arab News 1h

Jaissle has a lot to prove at Newcastle after Asian success

LONDON: It’s not just Newcastle United fans who will be scrutinizing Matthias Jaissle in the coming days and weeks. Fans around the world, and especially Saudi Arabia, will be curious to see if he can translate his success in Asia to the unforgiving English Premier League. At just 38, the German le»»»

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Arab News 1h

Jaissle has a lot to prove at Newcastle after Asian success

LONDON: It’s not just Newcastle United fans who will be scrutinizing Matthias Jaissle in the coming days and weeks. Fans around the world, and especially Saudi Arabia, will be curious to see if he can translate his success in Asia to the unforgiving English Premier League. At just 38, the German le»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pakistan rescuers find 4 bodies as search for 10 missing climbers continues on Broad Peak

Rescuers searching for 10 climbers missing after an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak located four bodies Friday and were continuing to search for the other six despite adverse weather that hampered helicopter flights, officials said. Efforts were underway to retrieve the bodies of the four climbe»»»

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Al Manar 1h

10 Palestinians, Including Four Children, Injured as Israeli Settlers Raid Nablus Towns

Ten Palestinians, including four children, were injured during a raid by Israeli settlers and occupation army forces targeting the Junaid neighborhood west of Nablus, the Palestinian Red Crescent said on Friday, as renewed clashes erupted in the area. Dozens of settlers, escorted by Israeli militar»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Media Review: July 31

LABOUR MARKET SHIFT According to a signed commentary in Capital.bg (“The Labour Market Is Beginning to Turn”), after several years of exceptionally strong demand for workers, Bulgaria's labour market is beginning to show signs of cooling. So far, these changes have translated into fewer job adverti»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Al-Manar correspondent reports constant activity of Israeli unmanned aerial aircraft over Beirut’s Dahiyeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Israeli occupation forces torch farmlands in southern Lebanese village of Mais Al-Jabal, Al-Manar correspondent reports - 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 torch farmlands in southern Lebanese village of Mais Al-Jabal, Al-Manar correspondent reports 31-07-2026 11:49 AM»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Asian Football Confederation backs UEFA, CONCACAF against FIFA proposal

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation said on Friday it was backing UEFA and CONCACAF over serious concerns about FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup. "The AFC stands in solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF in expressing serious concerns over FIFA's pro»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Anthropic's AI Model Hacks 3 Real Systems During Training

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US artificial intelligence lab Anthropic said an internal investigation revealed that its Claude AI model had hacked into real-world systems on three occasions during training. Anthropic reviewed over 141,000 test runs of its Claude models after its rival, OpenAI, disclosed s»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Philippines QR code scams: How to spot fake codes and protect your data

Dubai: Whether you're paying for parking, scanning a restaurant menu, or making a digital payment, chances are you've used a QR code without giving it much thought. That convenience is exactly what scammers are counting on. The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group has warned that cybe»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Spain Deploys Military to Ceuta Border as Thousands of Illegal Migrants Enter

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 20,000 migrants have crossed the land border into the autonomous Spanish city of Ceuta in North Africa without encountering resistance from Moroccan security forces, a Spanish newspaper reported, citing law enforcement sources. After the bulk of the migrants had already»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Iran FM Warns of Israeli False-Flag Plots after Unclaimed Drone Attack in Egypt

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has affirmed that Egypt is an important friend and partner in the region whose security is of utmost importance to the Islamic Republic, while calling on all parties to remain vigilant against Israeli plots and false-flag operations designed to undermine regi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

What UAE families paid for summer camps in 2026: Dh125 to Dh5,000

As the school holidays will draw to a close this month, thousands of children across the UAE are packing away football boots, paintbrushes and science kits after another summer spent at camp. For many families, these programmes have become less of a childcare solution and more of an annual traditio»»»

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Gulf News 2h

He stole Dh75,000. CCTV caught more than one crime

Sharjah: A man has been sentenced to one year in prison and deportation after being convicted of stealing Dh75,000 from a shared accommodation and attempting to carry out another theft, with both incidents uncovered through CCTV footage. The Sharjah Misdemeanours Court sentenced the defendant to si»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Iran receives bodies of Guards killed in US-Saudi strikes in Iraq

Iranian state media said on Friday that the bodies of five members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) killed in joint U.S.-Saudi strikes in Iraq this week had been returned. "The bodies of five IRGC members killed in the recent US-Saudi attacks on Iraq were brought into the country thr»»»

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Thousands enter Spain's Ceuta from Morocco as Madrid deploys troops to secure the border

Dubai: Spain has deployed soldiers to its North African enclave of Ceuta after a massive influx of migrants crossed from neighbouring Morocco, overwhelming local authorities and prompting an urgent security response. Spanish officials said troops would reinforce police and border guards to help mai»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Leave the car behind with Dubai’s new electric JLT shuttle from August 1

Dubai: Residents, office workers and visitors will have a new way to travel around Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Uptown Dubai from August 1, when a fully electric community bus service begins operating across the two neighbourhoods. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simp»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Prescription-only Mounjaro sold online? Sharjah court convicts three in crackdown

Sharjah: Three people have been convicted in Sharjah after authorities uncovered an unlicensed operation selling prescription-only Mounjaro injections through social media. The Sharjah Misdemeanours Court found two defendants guilty of selling medicines without a licence and practising pharmacy wit»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Democratic Bulgaria Calls for Resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov

The Democratic Bulgaria (DB) parliamentary group called in a declaration for the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov and expressed their expectation for a different approach in the consideration of the reformist and non-partisan bills tabled to the Parliament's registry office. Democra»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

GERB-UDF Criticize Bulgarian Foreign Policy Concerning Iran in Declaration

In recent days, Bulgaria has found itself drawn into a diplomatic sequence that has called into question the manner and ability of the Bulgarian State to defend its own decisions, GERB-UDF Floor Leader Daniel Mitov said in a declaration on behalf of his Parliamentary Group. The declaration was prom»»»

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