Arab News 1m

Pakistan says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye is ‘purely defensive’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign minister said Sunday a new defense agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye was not directed against any country and remained open to other nations in the region. The landmark Makkah Joint Defense Agreement was signed on Friday by the Saudi Crown Prin»»»

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Arab News 13m

Israel revives Lebanese Jews case to block Beirut’s 34-detainee demand

BEIRUT: Israel has responded to Lebanese demands for the release of 34 Lebanese detainees with what Lebanese sources described as an “impossible” condition: information on Lebanese Jews who disappeared during the civil war in the 1980s and the return of their remains. The Lebanese Association for P»»»

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RT 25m

Two trains collide in Croatia, injuring at least 20

At least 20 people were injured when two trains collided in Croatia on Saturday, the country’s Health Ministry has said. The incident occurred shortly after 10 am between the Sveti Ivan Zabno and Gradec railway stations, around 60km east of the Croatian capital of Zagreb. A passenger train carrying»»»

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RT 25m

Ukrainian drone explodes near key gas pipeline in Bulgaria

A Ukrainian drone has crashed in Bulgaria, exploding near a critical gas pipeline, the country’s Defense Ministry has said. The UAV entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania at around 8:10 am on Saturday and detonated near the former Kardam border checkpoint, just one kilometer from Bulgaria’s compre»»»

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Arab News 25m

Israeli officials lay cornerstone for new settlement on Palestinian land near Jenin

LONDON: Israeli ministers, members of the Knesset and other officials on Sunday laid the cornerstone for a new settlement, Emek Dotan, on land belonging to the Palestinian town of Arraba, southwest of Jenin in the occupied West Bank, local media reported. Tareq Eghbariyeh, the Jenin Governorate’s s»»»

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Arab News 25m

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks, Odesa port damaged

KYIV/MOSCOW: ‌Ukraine and Russia accused each other of lethal attacks on Sunday, as President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow was targeting global food security by striking Odesa’s seaport. Three ​people were killed and 37 wounded in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, where a multi-story apartme»»»

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Daily News Egypt 47m

Qasatli signs credit facility agreement with NBE, targets EGP 2.5bn portfolio

Qasatli Finance has signed a credit facility agreement with the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) as part of its strategy to expand financing activities and strengthen cooperation with banking institutions. The agreement is aimed at supporting Qasatli’s mortgage financing operations and expanding access»»»

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Daily News Egypt 47m

AOG Developments partners with Mynt Hospitality to operate Royal’s Ras El Hekma units

AOG Developments has signed a cooperation agreement with Mynt Hospitality to manage and operate units at Royal’s Ras El Hekma, the company’s latest development located at kilometer 205 in Egypt’s North Coast. Under the agreement, Mynt Hospitality will provide management and operational services for»»»

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Daily News Egypt 47m

Misr Italia showcases Solare progress, launches Amare Seafront Villas in Ras El Hekma

Misr Italia Properties showcased the latest construction progress at its Solare Ras El Hekma development during a media tour, while announcing the launch of Amare Seafront Villas, a new residential district within the coastal destination. The visit was led by Mohamed El Assal and Karim El Assal, Co»»»

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Daily News Egypt 47m

Mazaya Developments launches 25-feddan Town Ten in New Obour

Mazaya Developments has launched its first residential project outside the New Capital, unveiling Town Ten in New Orabi, Obour City, as part of the company’s expansion strategy. The company has signed a strategic partnership with InfinityView, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s United Systems Group, to»»»

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Daily News Egypt 47m

EFCBC proposes seven measures to support Egypt’s real estate, construction sectors

The Crisis Management Committee of the Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors (EFCBC) has proposed seven measures aimed at supporting the stability of Egypt’s real estate development and construction sectors amid the impact of successive global and regional crises since 2022.»»»

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Gulf News 52m

Billionaire’s $35b hedge fund has 48 staff: From janitors to receptionists, all own millions

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman says every employee at his hedge fund, Pershing Square, owns company stock worth millions of dollars — from senior investment staff to receptionists and cleaners. Ackman said the broad-based ownership model is a key part of the firm’s workplace culture and has helpe»»»

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UPI 58m

Israel rejects 15-point plan to disarm Hamas, withdraw Israeli troops - UPI.com

People hold placards calling for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop the war with Iran and stop Jewish settler violence against Palestinians at a protest near his residence in Jerusalem in March. Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarm»»»

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Gulf News 59m

Russia’s military bases in Syria set for major change under new deal

Syria said on Sunday that it reached a deal with Moscow on the fate of Russia's two bases in the country, which it once used to provide military support to ousted leader Bashar Al Assad during the Syrian civil war. Syria's official SANA news agency quoted the foreign ministry as saying that Hmeimim»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Air India pilot undergoes 'confirmatory' drug test after flight plunge

Mumbai, India: India's aviation ministry said Sunday that an Air India pilot whose flight plunged dramatically in turbulence injuring 17 passengers and crew is undergoing a "confirmatory" psychoactive drug test. The Airbus A320, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew, lost around 300 feet (91 metre»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli occupation forces carried out a demolition operation in the town of Srobbin 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 reports Israeli occupation forces carried out a demolition operation in the town of Srobbin in southern Lebanon 09-0»»»

Arab News 1h

Razane Jammal celebrates birthday with Instagram post

DUBAI: British Lebanese actor Razane Jammal celebrated her 39th birthday with a celebratory post on Instagram. Dressed in a glittering gown, with a tiara and fur stole for accessories, Jammal was seen blowing out candles on a birthday cake in the video. “What a privilege it is to be growing older a»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Indonesia seizes 1.3 tons of ketamine worth millions in major bust

Batam, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities have seized 1.3 tons of ketamine worth tens of millions of dollars from a foreign-flagged vessel, a top anti-drug official said on Sunday, in one of the country's largest drug busts. Authorities received intelligence in February that the MV King Sun was sail»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hamas: We remain committed to what was agreed with the mediators and the Peace Council on the roadmap for completing the implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hamas: We remain committed to what was agreed with the mediators and the Peace Council on the roadmap for completing the implementation of »»»

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Hamas: We reiterate our seriousness about responsibly engaging in the implementation of the 15 agreed-upon provisions, establishing a clear timetable for carrying them out - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hamas: We reiterate our seriousness about responsibly engaging in the implementation of the 15 agreed-upon provisions, establishing a clear»»»

Qatar Tribune 1h

MCIT celebrates 10 companies completing 3rd cycle of Wasel programme

DOHA: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) celebrated 10 promising technology companies' completion of the third cycle of the 'Wasel' programme, coinciding with the launch of the fourth cycle of the programme with the participation of 12 new companies. This comes within »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Oman mandates e-invoicing for all VAT-registered businesses from April 2027

Dubai: Oman’s Tax Authority on Sunday issued a decision introducing mandatory electronic invoicing for VAT-registered businesses from April 2027, as the sultanate moves to strengthen tax compliance, improve transparency and advance the digitalisation of its tax system. Decision No. 189/2026, which »»»

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Gulf News 2h

What’s next for SB Girls? New surprises await UAE fans in Dubai

Abu Dhabi: The cheers may have barely faded from Etihad Arena, but SB Girls are already looking ahead to their next UAE stage. After thousands of fans turned out for the Filipino girl group’s “Get Get Aw” concert in Abu Dhabi, they have one more promise for UAE audiences, Dubai will not simply be a»»»

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Arab News 2h

Ukraine’s Zelensky says up to 50,000 North Korean troops to be deployed in Russia

SEOUL: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ‌said up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers will be deployed in Russia to fight for Pyongyang’s ally, while calling on South Korea to provide support for ​its air defense. Zelensky said on X on Saturday that “a decision has been made for 30,000 to 50,0»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Transylvanian villagers attack ambulance after seeing TikTok rumours about kidnapping children

An ambulance crew was attacked with stones, sticks and axes in a Transylvanian village after residents reportedly mistook the emergency vehicle for one allegedly linked to an online kidnapping rumour. Angry Transylvanian villagers attack emergency vehicle with stones, sticks and axes The incident t»»»

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Arabfinance 2h

Emaar Misr to acquire remaining Sky Tower shares via share swap Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Emaar Misr for Development has decided to move forward with acquiring the remaining shares in Sky Tower for Real Estate Development through a share swap, the firm said in a disclosure filed with the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). This would raise Emaar Misr's ownership in the company to as »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Indian expats and missions in UAE gear up for India's 80th Independence Day celebrations

Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Indian expat community in the UAE is gearing up for a series of events to mark India's 80th Independence Day, with the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai both hosting onsite celebrations on August 15 and online events in the run up to the»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iran to release new images of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after undated video: State media

Iran is preparing to release new images of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in public, state media reported, amid months of speculation over his health and prolonged absence from public view. Iran’s state-run Mizan news agency, citing Basij Organisation deputy Qasem Qoraishi, said images of Khamenei»»»

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Sana 2h

Al-Shaibani tours Latakia airport, Tartous port after Syria-Russia agreement

Damascus, Aug. 9 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani toured Latakia International Airport and Tartous Port on Sunday following a landmark agreement between Syria and Russia to reorganize Moscow’s presence on the Syrian coast. Al-Shaibani, accompanied »»»

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Gulf News 2h

US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know this evening as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist

The US-Iran conflict has entered a critical diplomatic phase, but there is little sign yet of a breakthrough on the ground. Talks mediated by Oman on managing the strategically important Strait of Hormuz are continuing, with Iran saying progress has been made. However, Tehran has made clear that an»»»

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Arab News 2h

UAE extradites suspected cartel boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland

DUBAI: Authorities in the UAE handed over alleged transnational cartel boss Daniel Kinahan to face trial in Ireland, official Emirati media reported on Sunday. The 49-year-old Irishman allegedly ran a group out of Dubai that has been linked by US and European authorities to a vast criminal enterpri»»»

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Sana 2h

Syrian and U.S. officials discuss Syria’s reintegration into global financial system

Damascus, Aug. 9 (SANA) Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh held talks with a senior U.S. Treasury official on Sunday on efforts to reintegrate Syria into the global financial system and expand technical cooperation between the two countries. Barnieh held the talks via videoconference wit»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Who is Arjun Ayanki? Kerala’s viral activist-turned-fugitive who taunted police is finally caught

After days on the run, Arjun Ayanki — a former political activist from Kerala turned central figure in a string of criminal cases — has finally been caught by police. He was arrested in Kannur in the early hours of Sunday after police tracked him to a flat where he had reportedly been hiding, accor»»»

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Arab News 3h

Syria says reached deal with Moscow on fate of Russian bases

DAMASCUS: Syria on Sunday said it reached a memorandum of understanding with Moscow over the fate of Russia’s two bases in the country, agreeing to convert the military facilities into joint training and rehabilitation centers within three months. Quoting the foreign ministry, Syria’s official SANA»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Did Hungary's railway let you down? Here's everything to know for a refund

Summer travel in Hungary can bring more than sunshine and holidays. As temperatures rise, delays and disruptions on the country’s railway network can also become a familiar part of the journey. Table of Contents Everything passengers need to know about ticket refunds, season tickets and compensatio»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Mahesh Babu turns 50: Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR lead birthday wishes

Dubai: Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu marked his 50th birthday with warm wishes pouring in from some of the biggest names in Indian cinema, political leaders and his family. Megastar Chiranjeevi was among those celebrating the milestone, describing Mahesh Babu as “the pride of Telugu Cinema”. “Happy »»»

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Arab News 3h

Passage of ships to Black Sea continues smoothly, Turkish officials say

ANKARA: Ships are passing smoothly through the Turkish straits to the Black Sea despite heightened concerns about safety, two Turkish government officials told Reuters on Sunday. On Saturday, Bloomberg News reported that Ankara had restricted commercial ship traffic entering the Black Sea following»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Kuwait Airways adopts new state-owned corporate structure to boost flexibility, support expansion

Dubai: Kuwait Airways has been transformed into a wholly state-owned shareholding company under a new decree law aimed at strengthening the national carrier's governance, operational flexibility and long-term growth strategy. Chairman Abdulmohsen Salem Al Fagaan said the move follows the issuance o»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Construction of New Units at Bushehr Nuclear Plant Continues - Rosatom CEO

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The construction of facilities that will house new power units at Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant is ongoing, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Sunday. "The construction of the main and auxiliary buildings for power units No. 2 and 3 is continuing at the site. Preparatory w»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Man arrested 7 months after Indian woman found murdered in Canada

Dubai: A 32-year-old man has been arrested nearly seven months after his Indian partner was found murdered at a residence in Toronto, in a case police described as an “act of intimate partner violence”. Abdul Ghafoori, a Toronto resident who had been wanted across Canada for the first-degree murder»»»

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Arab News 3h

Houthi attacks on Yemen kill 4 government troops: military sources

Aden: Attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen on Sunday killed at least four troops from the internationally-recognised government forces and injured 20 more personnel, two military sources told AFP. The initial toll came from strikes on the Yemeni city of Mokha and surrounding areas, as w»»»

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Arab News 3h

Pope calls for humanitarian corridors in Sudan

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV called Sunday for humanitarian corridors to be opened for civilians caught up in a conflict in Sudan, which has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions. Leo said he was following “with concern the tragic situation in Sudan, especially in the city of El-O»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Israel Rejects 15-Point Board of Peace Plan for Gaza – Netanyahu

TEL AVIV, (Sputnik) - Israel rejects the 15-point plan for the Gaza Strip proposed by the Board of Peace and refuses to withdraw troops from the enclave until the Palestinian movement Hamas is fully disarmed, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday. "Israel rejects the 15-point document. T»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Kuwait Airways adopts new state-owned corporate structure to boost flexibility, support expansion

Dubai: Kuwait Airways has been transformed into a wholly state-owned shareholding company under a new decree law aimed at strengthening the national carrier's governance, operational flexibility and long-term growth strategy. Chairman Abdulmohsen Salem Al Fagaan said the move follows the issuance o»»»

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Arab News 3h

Al-Ittihad consider Girona’s loan request for Unai Hernandez

DUBAI: Al-Ittihad are considering an offer by Spanish second-division club Girona to take first-team player Unai Hernandez on loan for one season, according to sources close to Arabic daily newspaper Arriyadiyah. The sources claimed that the offer would include an option to buy the player’s contrac»»»

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Arab News 3h

Netanyahu rejects US Gaza plan, vows no pullout until Hamas disarms

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a Gaza plan hailed by US President Donald Trump, vowing no military pullout until Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed. After more than a week of gradually escalating criticism of the plan, Netanyahu explicitly opposed it as he faced »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Pakistan says Saudi-Tukey pact is 'purely defensive': What to know

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said Sunday that the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Tukey is “purely defensive” and is not aimed at any particular country. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was signed by the leaders of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey in Mecca on Fr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Doha Peace Process bears fruit as 15 detainees released to enhance stability in DR Congo

DOHA: In a new achievement for Qatari diplomacy and its efforts to promote peace and stability in Africa, authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo released 15 detainees and handed them over to the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) under the mechanism for the release of det»»»

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Gulf News 4h

What does it take to win Dubai’s new Dubai-it Award?

Dubai: The first ‘Dubai-it’ Award will open nominations on August 10, seeking to recognise individuals, projects, companies and organisations that have turned ambitious ideas into measurable results through speed, excellence and effective execution. Nominations for the inaugural award will remain o»»»

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Gulf News 4h

H-1B visa grace period at risk as US weighs rule change: What it means for foreign workers

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering scrapping the 60-day grace period currently available to H-1B holders and certain other foreign workers after they lose their jobs. The proposal has been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, Bloomberg r»»»

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