UPI 1m

Todd Blanche formally rescinds Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund - UPI.com

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche late Sunday said he formally rescinded President Donald Trump's anti-weaponization fund. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced late Sunday that he formally rescinded President Donald Trump»»»

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Al Manar 5m

Iran executes two Mossad spies - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran executes two Mossad spies 03-08-2026 09:40 AM Latest News Urgent News West Bank: Israeli occupation forces wreaked havoc inside Palest»»»

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West Bank: Israeli occupation forces wreaked havoc inside Palestinian homes after raiding the town of Az-Zababdeh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Israeli occupation forces wreaked havoc inside Palestinian homes after raiding the town of Az-Zababdeh 03-08-2026 09:42 AM Lates»»»

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National Bank issues gold coin to mark 35th anniversary of independence - | 24.KG

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation a gold collectible coin «35 Years of the Independent Kyrgyz Republic» from the «Historical Events» series. The coin was issued on August 3, 2026, ahead of the country’s 35th Independence Day, which will be celebrated on August 31. Ac»»»

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The Peninsula 17m

‘Athar’ summer camp for Syrian boys concludes

Doha, Qatar: The Syrian Community Council in Qatar concluded its “Athar” summer camp for Syrian boys recently. The two-day camp, held in the Al-Shahaniya area, hosted 55 students from the community, aged 12 to 16. The camp featured a diverse programme combining educational, cultural, religious, spo»»»

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Actmedia 18m

The Chamber of Deputies is to convene for a new extraordinary session from 3 to 6 August

The Chamber of Deputies will convene this week for an extraordinary session to re discuss the draft law for integrity.The standing Office of the Chamber of Deputies decided on Friday to convene a new extraordinary session between 3 and 6 August.The agenda will include the legislative draft for the »»»

Actmedia 18m

Toiu, Ukraine's Sybiha discuss Black sea security in phone call

Romania's acting Foreign Minister Oana Toiu and her Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha recently had a phone conversation in which they also discussed security in the Black sea region, the Embassy of Ukraine in Bucharest reported on Friday in a social media post.Sybiha is said to have thanked Roman»»»

Actmedia 18m

Romania briefs OSCE on Russian drone incursions, receives support from 41 states

Romania raised the issue of repeated violations of its airspace between July 24 and 26, during which the Romanian Armed Forces shot down three drones that had entered the country's territory without authorisation, at meetings of the Organization for security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the F»»»

Actmedia 18m

Romania hosts NATO reserve officers' annual congress

The largest annual gathering of military reservists from NATO member and partner countries - the joint congress of the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers (CIOR), the Interallied Confederation of Medical Reserve Officers (CIOMR) and the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Non-Commissione»»»

Gulf News 25m

Philippine murder case: One gun involed in 10 shootings., say police

Manila: A handgun recovered from suspects in the killing of vlogger Alicia “Mima Alicia” Lipata has potentially opened a much larger criminal trail. Now, with Philippine National Police (PNP) are saying that forensic ballistics connected the weapon to at least 10 other shootings dating back to 2016»»»

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The Peninsula 29m

QSC launches implementation phase of ‘Young Inventors’ programme

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Scientific Club (QSC), affiliated with the Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY), has launched the implementation phase of the ‘Young Inventors’ programme. The programme is part of the national initiative launched by MSY during Web Summit Qatar 2026, aiming to explore and hone t»»»

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The Peninsula 29m

Qatar SC conclude Spain preparations; Al Arabi continue pre-season campaign

Doha, Qatar: Qatar SC have completed a productive pre-season training camp in Murcia, Spain, as they continue preparations for the 2026-2027 campaign, while Al Arabi boosted confidence with a victory over Saudi Arabia’s Al Fateh in Marbella. Qatar SC’s overseas camp, which ran from July 15 to July »»»

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The Peninsula 29m

Aspire Zone Foundation launches first edition of ‘Run the Dome’

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Zone Foundation is launching the first edition of “Run the Dome”, a race that combines sporting competition with community participation, taking place on August 28 and 29, 2026. The race will be held inside Aspire Dome, the world’s largest indoor multi-purpose sports dome, marki»»»

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The Peninsula 29m

FIA completes ‘deal of the century’ for World and European Rally Championships

Doha, Qatar: The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has today announced a landmark long-term commercial rights agreement for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and FIA European Rally»»»

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The Peninsula 29m

Record 6.2 billion tune in to FIFA World Cup 2026 on beIN Sports

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be remembered as the tournament that rewrote the record books – and not only on the pitch. As the first 48-team finals produced the most goals ever scored at a World Cup (308), a record nine African teams in the knockout rounds, and a record eight Arab nati»»»

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The Peninsula 29m

Breastfeeding strengthens children’s immunity

Doha, Qatar: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign to mark this year’s World Breastfeeding Week, observed at the beginning of August under the theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.” The campaign aims to raise c»»»

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France24 33m

At least 14 dead as Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes

At least nine people were killed in Russia and five in Ukraine on Sunday as Kyiv and Moscow intensified long-range attacks on each other. US-led talks on ending the war in Ukraine have been effectively frozen since February, when the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran. Ukrainia»»»

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The Peninsula 38m

QRCS constructs, operates new dialysis center in Yemen

Doha, Qatar: The representation office of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed all the furnishing and equipment arrangements for a new dialysis center at Ibn Khaldoun Hospital in Lahij Governorate, Yemen, at a total cost of $711,150, funded by a benevolent Qatari donor. The project invol»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

Qatar student wins bronze medal at International Biology Olympiad 2026

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has achieved a new international scientific milestone, with student Ethan Joel P Nepomuceno from the Philippine School, representing the Qatari team, winning the bronze medal at the 37th edition of the International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2026), held in Vilnius, Republic of Lithua»»»

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Gulf News 43m

Former IATA boss Willie Walsh is now IndiGo's CEO — here's what awaits him at India's biggest airline

Dubai: Former International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh has officially taken charge as the CEO of India's largest airline by market share, IndiGo, marking the beginning of what the carrier describes as "its next phase of growth and global expansion." Sign up for o»»»

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BNE 46m

Europe's worst wildfire season in years flags a global El Nino already moving commodity markets

Several European countries are having their worst wildfire year in more than a decade and worst than last year’s record wildfires that burnt over one million hectares, according to data from the EU's Global Wildfire Information System published this week. France's cumulative burnt area through July»»»

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Novinite 46m

Bulgaria's Kozloduy NPP Keeps Operating Despite Record Low Danube LevelsOpinions

The two operating units of Bulgaria's Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant continue to function normally despite the record low water level of the Danube River, the Ministry of Energy said in an updated statement. According to the ministry, the unusually low level of the Danube has already forced Hungary's»»»

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Al Majalla 48m

Iraq’s armed factions are still three steps ahead of Baghdad

Far from getting rid of its myriad armed factions, the Iraqi government has watched uncomfortably as more have sprung up over recent months, adding urgency and importance to a problem that is increasingly becoming a Western and regional deal-breaker for the new government of Ali al-Zaidi. These arm»»»

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BNE 49m

Armenia and Russia clash over railway concession

Armenia and Russia have signalled a potential dispute over the management of Armenia’s railway network, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan saying Yerevan could seek international arbitration if talks fail, while Russian Railways warned it would seek compensation for its investments if the concessi»»»

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BNE 50m

Armenia and Russia clash over railway concession

Armenia and Russia have signalled a potential dispute over the management of Armenia’s railway network, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan saying Yerevan could seek international arbitration if talks fail, while Russian Railways warned it would seek compensation for its investments if the concessi»»»

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Gulf News 55m

Invest in Dubai makes business setup faster with 53% of services delivered instantly

Dubai: Invest in Dubai now facilitates approximately 1.5 million transactions every year, with more than half of its services delivered instantly as the emirate expands its single digital gateway for starting and managing businesses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

Settler violence in the West Bank increases as Israel’s election nears

For sceptics, it is no coincidence that there is renewed fighting in the West Bank in the run-up to an Israeli election in which settler-supported far-right religious nationalists hope to do well. Indeed, recent events, such as in the Palestinian village of Tel, have not come from nowhere. Accordin»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia Continues Night Attacks on Ukraine Transport Infrastructure Used by Army - Military

The Russian armed forces continued at night to strike at the transport infrastructure of Ukraine, used in the interests of the armed forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday. "During the night, the Russian troops continued attacks on the transport infrastructure of Ukraine, in»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar advances driverless robotaxi trials after achieving 94% success rate

Doha, Qatar: Safety remains the top priority as Qatar moves into the next phase of testing electric robotaxis, with vehicles now operating without a driver on board after successfully completing thousands of supervised trial journeys. Mohammed Jassim Al Shaibani, Head of Traffic Engineering and Roa»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Barley exports from Russia to Kyrgyzstan increase 281-fold - | 24.KG

Barley exports from Russia to Kyrgyzstan increased more than 280-fold in January—May 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, official trade statistics data say. Between January and May, Kyrgyzstan imported 14,053.7 tons of barley from Russia worth $2.76 million. This represents a 281-fold incre»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

Why Israel may want to start ‘fighting smart’ in Lebanon

During his recent White House meeting with President Donald Trump, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun – referring to heavy civilian casualties and massive property destruction – asserted that Israel is not “fighting smart” in Lebanon. “Fighting smart,” in Aoun’s view, begins and ends with the people as»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

Iraq’s armed factions still three steps ahead of the Iraqi government

Far from getting rid of its myriad armed factions, the Iraqi government has watched uncomfortably as more have sprung up over recent months, adding urgency and importance to a problem that is increasingly becoming a Western and regional deal-breaker for the new government of Ali al-Zaidi. These arm»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai gold prices rise on Monday after a month of wide swings

Dubai: Gold prices moved higher on Monday morning, raising rates for jewellery buyers after remaining unchanged throughout the weekend. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety stood at Dh488.50 per gram at 8.17 am, up Dh1.25 from Dh487.25 on Sunday, while »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE flight status today: Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia issue updates as Gulf routes face cancellations and changes

Passengers flying to and from the UAE are being advised to confirm their flight status before heading to the airport, with airlines continuing to update schedules on selected regional routes. While flight operations remain largely stable across UAE carriers, Etihad Airways, Emirates and Air Arabia »»»

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Sputnik 2h

Chinese Engineers Developing Nuclear Bomb-Based Asteroid Destruction Technology - Reports

BEIJING (Sputnik) - A group of Chinese scientists is developing a method for destroying large asteroids with nuclear weapons, the South China Morning Post reported. A team of scientists from the China Rocket Research Institute in Beijing is working on a method for destroying large asteroids that th»»»

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Arab News 2h

About 60,000 ordered to evacuate from fires in Spokane, Washington

NEW YORK: Around 60,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as wildfires threaten the city of Spokane in Washington state, local officials said Sunday, adding the fires in the region had destroyed 600 buildings, including homes and businesses.The Spokane Area Fire, which contains ‌three separate ‌»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Cabinet Chairman attends closing ceremony of UIM F1H2O World Championship - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev and his wife, Zamira Kasymalieva, took part in the closing ceremony of the UIM F1H2O World Powerboat Championship, the Grand Prix of Kyrgyzstan Issyk-Kul 2026. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. «These days, Issyk-»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Arms Deliveries to Ukraine Down Almost 80% From Biden's Term

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US arms deliveries to Ukraine at the beginning of 2026 fell by almost 80% compared to Joe Biden's presidency, Sputnik calculated based on a report to the US Congress. From March 2022 to December 2024, the US sent approximately $43.4 billion in arms to Ukraine. This amount inc»»»

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UPI 2h

Board of Peace envoy laments Israel's attacks on Gaza despite framework agreement - UPI.com

Palestinian Civil Defense teams continued search and rescue operations on Saturday. File Photo by Palestinian Civil Defense/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The top envoy for President Donald Trump's Board of Peace lamented Sunday that Israeli forces continued attacking Gaza despite Iran-backed »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

US increases visa bond requirement for Kyrgyzstanis to $20,000 - | 24.KG

Starting August 3, 2026, the U.S. visa bond program for citizens of 50 countries, including Kyrgyzstan, will become permanent. The U.S. Department of State website says. For tourist and business visas, applicants will be required to post a refundable bond of up to $20,000 (previously, the amount wa»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Budapest remains housing powerhouse as construction picks up

In the first half of 2026, 6,278 new dwellings were built, 22% more than a year earlier. The number of dwellings to be built based on issued construction permits and simple declarations was 16,588, 29% more than in the same period of 2025. In the first half of 2026, 6,278 dwellings were put to use,»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Heavy rain continues in Kerala: Schools shut as IMD warns of flash floods, landslides

Heavy rainfall continued across Kerala on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of more showers, strong winds and possible flash flood risks in parts of the state. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Koz»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (August 3, 2026)

The Strait of Hormuz crisis continues to dominate regional headlines on Monday as diplomatic efforts race against ongoing maritime incidents and travel issues. US President Donald Trump has announced that negotiations with Iran are set to resume Monday (August 3) afternoon, even as he emphasised a »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Kyrgyzstan and UAE exchange messages on 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, exchanged congratulatory messages on August 1 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries. According to the presidenti»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump says he prefers deal with Iran: 'Not looking to kill people’

US President Donald Trump has emphasised that a negotiated outcome in the Middle East would save lives and avoid widespread destruction. Trump emphasised preference for diplomacy with Iran: “I’d rather make a deal. I’m not looking to kill people,” as he spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One and a»»»

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Arab News 3h

Pegula leads Eala as storms push Washington Open finals to Monday

WASHINGTON, United States: World number three Jessica Pegula and rising star Alexandra Eala must wait until Monday to decide a Washington Open champion after thunderstorms postponed the completion of Sunday’s WTA final.After waiting through a three-hour thunderstorm delay to start, Pegula won the f»»»

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Arab News 3h

Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza, minister says no deal to halt attacks

CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza for a second straight day on Sunday, killing at least 18 Palestinians, medics said, despite US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a breakthrough in efforts to implement last year’s ceasefire agreement. From dawn, Israeli warplanes hit Gaza City in »»»

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Gulf News 3h

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 4h

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 4h

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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