Arab News 2h

Rwanda in ‘initial’ migration talks with European nations

KIGALI: Rwanda and some European nations are holding migration talks, Kigali’s spokesperson said Friday, a week after dramatic scenes of thousands crossing the Morocco-Spain border reignited the migration debate in Europe. In June European lawmakers approved tougher migration rules, notably enablin»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Spain imposes border controls for Italy: Ministry

Spain will introduce temporary border checks on travellers from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass migrant rush into Ceuta, the interior ministry said on Friday. The checks, which come "amid the persistent irregular migration pressure" facing Italy, will start at midni»»»

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UPI 4h

Spain threatens to retaliate if Rome maintains border controls - UPI.com

Young men who returned from Spain gather at the Bab Sebta border crossing near Fnideq, Morocco, on July 31. The rush of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa has led to an escalating border dispute between Spain and Italy. Photo by Jalal Morchidi/EPA Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Spain has t»»»

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Arab News 5h

A ‘harsh’ first ruling in Morocco after Ceuta surge with 7 taxi drivers jailed, union says

CASABLANCA, Morocco: Seven Moroccan taxi drivers were sentenced to up to six months in prison and fined $1,070 each for aiding irregular migration by driving people to the Spanish border in Ceuta. It marked the first ruling in Morocco tied to the surge of more than 70,000 people crossing into the t»»»

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Arab News 5h

Spanish-led police raid smashes a vast Mediterranean smuggling network, arresting 78

THE HAGUE: An international police operation led by Spanish authorities dismantled a major criminal network involved in trafficking migrants, drugs and weapons across the Western Mediterranean, the European Union police agency Europol and Spain’s Civil Guard announced Friday. The takedown of the gr»»»

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Arab News 6h

Ghana draw with Mali and reach WAFCON quarter-finals

JOHANNESBURG: Ghana claimed the last quarter-finals place in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after drawing 1-1 with Mali in Rabat on Thursday. The Black Queens began the Group D match knowing a point would suffice as their goal difference was superior to that of the Female Eagles. Camero»»»

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Arab News 7h

Actress, engineer, militant’s widow among Syria’s new women MPs

DAMASCUS: In Syria’s first post-Assad parliament, women lawmakers stand out more for their diversity than their numbers: a famous actress, a Christian engineer, a Kurdish leader and the widow of a hard-line Islamist commander. Women hold 22 of the 207 current seats in Syria’s parliament, or just ov»»»

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Arab News 8h

Environment ministry launches farmers’ festival in Rafha to advance food security objectives

RIYADH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s branch in the Northern Borders Region has launched the Farmers’ Market Festival in Rafha with the participation of several government and non-government entities to advance agricultural development and food security objectives. The four-d»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 11h

Six Awards Presented to Bulgaria's Most Successful Commercial and Economic Affairs Offices for 2025

The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), jointly with the Ministry of Economy, Investment and Industry, held its traditional annual awards ceremony honouring the most successful Commercial and Economic Affairs Offices (CEAO) for 2025, organized after the annual meeting of the heads of»»»

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Arab News 12h

Infantino gains backing from allies as UEFA maintains hard-line stance

Football looked to be heading for a long standoff on Friday with FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s allies coming out in support of him and UEFA standing firm in their threat to boycott all events organized by the global governing body. Confederations and national associations continued to choose si»»»

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Sputnik 12h

Another Ceuta Breach May Be Coming and Spain Insists It’s Prepared

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Spanish Interior Ministry will be ready to handle a new attempt by illegal migrants to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, the 20minutos newspaper reported on Friday, citing sources within the ministry. On Wednesday, the Spanish government's representative in Ceu»»»

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Arab News 13h

UN’s Agricultural Development Fund aims to attract Saudi investors in sustainable bonds, says special envoy

RIYADH: The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development is working to attract Saudi investors as part of its sustainable bond initiative, building on more than $1 billion in bonds issued in capital markets since 2022 to generate social and environmental impact. Dina Saleh, IFAD’s special e»»»

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Gulf News 20h

Death toll from Ceuta migrant rush hits 80

The death toll from an unprecedented rush by tens of thousands of migrants to Spain's north African territory of Ceuta has climbed by two to 80, legal authorities said on Thursday. Many people drowned as they tried to swim around a barrier in the Mediterranean Sea from July 30 in scenes that sparke»»»

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Gulf News 20h

What is underwater hockey? Meet the Filipino expats growing the sport in Dubai

Dubai: It looks more like a synchronised dive than a hockey match. A group of players disappears beneath the surface of a swimming pool, armed with small curved sticks as they race after a bright pink puck. Seconds later, they pop up for air before diving straight back into the action. There are no»»»

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Arab News 22h

Support from Africa for beleaguered FIFA chief as UEFA keeps boycott threat alive

PARIS: Pressure built on FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday over his canceled plan to bring private finance into football’s World Cup, with European governing body UEFA reiterating a threat to boycott tournaments. The 56-year-old Swiss official has also been criticized by South American bo»»»

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Arab News 23h

Support from Africa for beleaguered FIFA chief as UEFA keeps boycott threat alive

PARIS: Pressure built on FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday over his canceled plan to bring private finance into football’s World Cup, with European governing body UEFA reiterating a threat to boycott tournaments.The 56-year-old Swiss official has also been criticized by South American bod»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1d

Qatar Armed Forces promotes outstanding cadets toSecond Lieutenant rank

Tribune News Network Doha Under the patronage and in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs His Excellency Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani and Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces His Excellency Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Jassim»»»

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France24 06.08. 21:49

FIFA closes ranks round Infantino amid mounting leadership crisis

European football's governing body (UEFA) on Thursday reaffirmed its boycott of the World Cup despite FIFA's apology a day earlier for "errors" over its now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The proposal, championed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, has plunged»»»

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Arab News 06.08. 19:17

Europol says three arrested over suspected Syrian migrant-smuggling network

BRUSSELS: ‌European police arrested three suspected members of Syrian smuggling networks after an operation spanning Germany and Serbia, Europol said on Thursday. The arrests come as Europe grapples with the ‌aftermath of last ‌week’s crisis when ‌more ⁠than 70,000 migrants ⁠surged into the Spanish»»»

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Sputnik 06.08. 19:07

Around 3,000-5,000 Migrants Remain in Spain's Ceuta – City Mayor

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants still remain in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, and the situation has not improved yet, the city's Mayor Juan Jesus Vivas said on Thursday. "The situation in Ceuta has not yet returned to normal, as still between three and five thousand people who e»»»

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Jordan Times 06.08. 18:51

Kingdom's exports reach JD4.5b in seven months with 7% increase — ACI

AMMAN — Exports from the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) surpassed the JD4 billion mark during the first seven months of 2026, registering a 7 per cent growth compared with the same period in 2025, according to statistical data released by the chamber.The ACI reported that exports rose to JD4.506 b»»»

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France24 06.08. 18:42

France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls to protect consumers

France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law to protect consumers and shield vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices. Individuals who make illegal calls can be fined up to €75,000 per call once the new law comes into effect on August 11. France next week will ban»»»

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Arab News 06.08. 18:17

Uganda approves sending troops for international force in Gaza

KAMPALA, Uganda: Ugandan authorities sought and won parliamentary approval Thursday to deploy troops to Gaza as part of the international force proposed by US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to secure the territory following the devastating Israel-Hamas war. The successful motion, brought b»»»

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Tanjug 06.08. 17:31

Macut, Moroccan ambassador discuss bilateral cooperation

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with Moroccan Ambassador to Belgrade Omar Amghar on Thursday to discuss strengthening and deepening of cooperation between the two countries, which will mark the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations next year. "The Prime Minister and the Ambassador ag»»»

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Qatar Tribune 06.08. 16:22

Qatari Armed Forces promotes top officer, agent cadets to second lieutenant

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani on Thursday patronised the Qatari Armed Forces' ceremony to promote a number of outstanding officer and agent cadets to the rank of second lieutenant. The ceremony was also atte»»»

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RT 06.08. 16:13

Who benefits from the migrant chaos in Spain?

What happened in the North African Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week was tragic for everyone involved. So let’s make it a regular thing, the EU apparently decided – at least judging by its actions. I’m not saying that anybody overtly wants migrants from all over Africa to routinely storm the borde»»»

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Naharnet 06.08. 15:29

France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week

France next week will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices. The law backed by President Emmanuel Macron's government enters into force on Aug. 11. While sev»»»

Arab News 06.08. 15:29

Spain confident it will host the 2030 World Cup final because it ‘deserves’ it

MADRID: The Spanish government remained confident the final of the 2030 World Cup will be in Spain. Speaking after a report that FIFA allegedly awarded the final to co-host Morocco, sports minister Milagros Tolón said Spain “deserved” to host the title game. “We are the reigning men’s and women’s W»»»

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Gulf News 06.08. 12:52

Philippines, GCC strengthen medical screening system for overseas workers

Dubai: The Philippines and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are strengthening cooperation on the medical screening of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), with plans to expand the number of accredited health facilities conducting mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for workers bound for Gul»»»

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Gulf News 06.08. 11:39

UAE labour claims centre handles 3.4 million calls in first six months of 2026

The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE)’s Labour Claims and Advisory Centre engaged with more than 3.4 million calls in the first half of the year. This included over 1.119 million inbound calls and more than 2.3 million outbound calls, states a performance report. The figur»»»

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The Peninsula 06.08. 07:47

Mada Center promotes inclusion and digital accessibility for elderly

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to advance digital accessibility and empower older persons to independently access and benefit from digital services, Mada Assistive Technology Center delivered two specialised training workshops in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the Mini»»»

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The Peninsula 06.08. 07:35

Awqaf Ministry unveils app to enhance mosque services and administration

Doha, Qatar: In line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs’ strategic plan for digital transformation and institutional excellence, the ministry has launched Hadir, a new smart application designed to enhance administrative and field services across mosques i»»»

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Al Majalla 06.08. 07:16

Events in Ceuta trigger panic in Europe

The Schengen Agreement has made travel within the European Union a lot easier since it came into force. It allows its 29 member states to relax their border controls. Or at least it does, so long as those states are feeling relaxed. Oddly enough, the arrangement is now in trouble because of an even»»»

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24 News Agency 06.08. 05:44

Kyrgyzstan hosts CIS Military Shooting Championship - | 24.KG

A ceremony marking the opening of the Military Service Weapon Shooting Championship was held in Kyrgyzstan on August 5. According to the Ministry of Defense, the competition is being held as part of the 17th Spartakiad of the Friendly Armies of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Colonel »»»

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Arab News 06.08. 03:04

FIFA back Infantino, apologize for World Cup privatization plan

RABAT: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received the “full support” of senior directors on Wednesday but world football’s governing body apologized for the controversy of the now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Facing a barrage of criticism following the aborted plan, F»»»

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Qatar Tribune 05.08. 23:57

Mada Centre promotes inclusion, digital accessibility for the elderly

QNA Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to advance digital accessibility and empower older persons to independently access and benefit from digital services, Mada Assistive Technology Centre delivered two specialised training workshops in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry»»»

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Arab News 05.08. 22:25

36 African migrants deported from US to Cameroon seek protection

LIBREVILLE, Gabon: Thirty-six Africans deported from the United States to Cameroon have started legal proceedings in the west African nation seeking to live there legally and avoid repatriation to their home countries, their lawyer said Wednesday. The deportations took place under a controversial U»»»

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Arab News 05.08. 22:00

UN expert welcomes moves to extradite Tate brothers

GENEVA: The United Nations’ special rapporteur on violence against women and girls on Wednesday welcomed moves toward extraditing radical social media influencer Andrew Tate, saying nobody should be above the law, regardless of status. Tate is one of the most prominent proponents of the so-called “»»»

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Daily News Egypt 05.08. 21:09

Arab, Islamic states launch mechanism to document Jerusalem violations, warn of religious conflict

Arab and Islamic foreign ministers agreed on Wednesday to launch a joint operational mechanism to document Israeli violations in Jerusalem, warning that escalations at holy sites could provoke a religious conflict with global repercussions. Meeting in Amman at the invitation of Jordan, the Arab Min»»»

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The Peninsula 05.08. 19:05

Arab Ministerial Committee meeting in Amman issues joint Statement

Amman: The meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilizing international action in response to illegal Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem, held in Jordan on Wednesday, issued a joint statement following the meeting. The statement read as follows: At the invitation »»»

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Arab News 05.08. 18:48

Women spearheading resistance to Infantino as FIFA faces governance crisis

MANCHESTER: As FIFA President Gianni Infantino battles the biggest challenge of his decade in power, two of the most prominent voices in the revolt against him have been women. Wales’ Laura McAllister and Norway’s Lise Klaveness, the only women on UEFA’s executive committee, have emerged as outspok»»»

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Qatar Tribune 05.08. 18:39

Arab ministerial committee calls for global action against Israeli policies in occupied Jerusalem

AMMAN: The meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilizing international action in response to illegal Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem, held in Jordan on Wednesday, issued a joint statement following the meeting. The statement read as follows: At the invitation »»»

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France24 05.08. 18:14

Ceuta appeals for aid as child migrant crisis becomes 'unsustainable'

Ceuta (Spain) (AFP) – Spain's north African enclave of Ceuta has appealed for urgent government assistance after hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children overwhelmed its reception system following last week's mass border crossing from Morocco. Local authorities have warned tha»»»

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Arab News 05.08. 18:12

Party in Spain’s government questions co-hosting 2030 World Cup with Morocco after migration crisis

BARCELONA: The junior partner of Spain’s government wants Spain to reconsider hosting the next World Cup with Morocco after the migration crisis in Ceuta, when tens of thousands of people surged across the Moroccan border and into the European enclave last week. Sumar, a small left-wing party that »»»

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Arab News 05.08. 17:00

Gasoline, diesel exports from Belarus to Russia hit new record high in July, sources say

MOSCOW: Supplies of ‌gasoline and diesel from Belarus to Russia hit a new monthly record in July amid fuel shortages driven by unplanned outages at Russian oil refineries following months of relentless Ukrainian drone strikes, according to two industry sources and Reuters calculations. Russian gaso»»»

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Arab News 05.08. 17:00

South Africa pushes for Africa migration talks after violent internal protests and Ceuta crisis

JOHANNESBURG: The South African government is pushing for Africa-wide talks while seeking to manage the fallout over anti-immigration protests that have forced many migrants to leave the country and caused diplomatic tensions with some its African counterparts. The country has faced a backlash over»»»

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Arab News 05.08. 17:00

Ceuta warns of ‘unsustainable’ situation for child migrants after influx

CUETA: The leader of Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta on Wednesday said the number of children left there after last week’s rush of migrants was “unsustainable,” pleading for government aid. Spain said 70,000 of the 72,000 people who had entered Ceuta from Morocco in a sudden rush last week»»»

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The Peninsula 05.08. 16:53

Qatar participates in meeting of Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilizing international action to address Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem

Amman: The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilizing international action in response to illegal Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem, held Wednesday in Amman, Jordan. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh M»»»

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Qatar Tribune 05.08. 16:15

Qatar joins Arab ministerial committee meeting on occupied Jerusalem

AMMAN: The State of Qatar participated in a meeting of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with international action to confront illegal Israeli policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem, held in the Jordanian capital, Amman. The Qatari delegation was headed by Prime Minister and Minister of Fo»»»

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RT 05.08. 15:17

Laura Loomer is fighting a losing war against reality itself

Laura Loomer’s recent condemnation of multipolarity marks one of the clearest attempts within the American Right to define the emerging new international order as an existential threat rather than an inevitable transformation. Her arguments deserve careful examination, not because they are unique, »»»

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