Arab News 7m

Zelensky asks Trump to help him get Elon Musk’s OK to use Starlink to help with strikes on Russia

WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pitched President Donald Trump and other American officials on helping Ukraine win permission from tech titan Elon Musk to use his Starlink satellite communications system to guide strikes inside Russia. The push for expanded use of Starlink co»»»

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RT 8m

Spain’s Ceuta migrant crisis explained: What triggered the mass crossing?

Up to 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta in roughly 24 hours, overwhelming border forces and increasing the territory’s population by as much as 70%. The unprecedented influx has triggered a political crisis, raised questions over the true nature of the»»»

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France24 12m

Strong El Nino 'adding fuel to a planet already on fire', warns UN chief

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday that a strengthening El Niño is intensifying an already worsening climate crisis, saying the weather phenomenon is "adding fuel to a planet already on fire" and could drive record-breaking global temperatures. A strengthening El Nino that could»»»

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Arab News 19m

Trump says Iran not to blame for Minnesota cyberattack

CAMP DAVID, Maryland/DETROIT: U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters at Camp David on Friday that he does not think Iran is behind a cyberattack on Minnesota water systems, despite U.S. officials reportedly suspecting otherwise. "We heard in Minnesota there was a cyberattack, and they blame it »»»

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The Peninsula 24m

UN Chief calls for end to Middle East war, restoration of freedom of navigation

New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called today for an end to the fighting across the Middle East and urged the full restoration of international navigational rights and freedoms in and around the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. "The fighting must stop everyw»»»

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UPI 27m

2026 tornado count: Illinois way up, Texas way down - UPI.com

Twisted metal and chunks of concrete crushing vehicles are all that is left of the Amazon Hub in Edwardsville, Ill., on December 11, 2021. Illinois has led the country in number of tornadoes both in 2026 and 2025. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Illinois continues to lead the nati»»»

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Arab News 31m

Thousands of migrant children in the US could face new deportation risks as legal aid deal expires

HARLINGEN, Texas: Advocates warn that tens of thousands of migrant children who came to the United States alone could lose legal representation in immigration court and increase their risk of deportation as the Trump administration allows a contract with legal services providers to expire. Friday m»»»

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Arab News 31m

OpenAI finds evidence other AI agents escaped containment as it widens hacking probe

WASHINGTON: OpenAI has discovered other instances in which autonomous agents have ​escaped containment as the company expands its investigation of the hacking incident at tech firm Hugging Face that drew global attention this month, two people familiar with the matter said Friday. The new breakouts»»»

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UPI 51m

Anthropic's AI model Claude hacked three companies during testing - UPI.com

Anthropic said it reviewed 141,006 recent operations by its Claude models after rival OpenAI recently revealed its own AI agents had unexpectedly accessed the Internet and hacked a third party. File Photo by Adam Vaughan/EPA July 31 (UPI) -- Anthropic said some of its artificial intelligence models»»»

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RT 56m

Netanyahu targets Mamdani as public feud deepens

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed his criticism of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has said the Israeli leader could be arrested on war-crimes charges if he visits the city. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024 over Israel’s mi»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Landlord dictating conditions on offices in Warsaw

Warsaw’s office market is shifting in landlords’ favor as strong demand meets historically low supply. Companies leased more than 416,000 sqm of office space in the first half of 2026, up over 38% y/y, with nearly 283,000 sqm signed in the second quarter alone. Meanwhile, only 45,000 sqm of new off»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Government intends to create local Cybersecurity Centers

The Polish government has launched a PLN 270 mln program to create at least 30 Local Cybersecurity Centers. Local governments may apply through partnerships or consortia consisting of at least two municipalities, counties, or regional authorities. Funding will support employee training, cybersecuri»»»

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Arab News 1h

Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlashGoogle rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlash

WASHINGTON: Google rolled back Friday a new feature allowing Google Earth users to generate AI visualizations on top of the service’s satellite imagery, following a furious backlash from researchers and open-source intelligence experts about the potential for disinformation. “We’ve seen geospatial »»»

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Arab News 1h

Nine Rohingya missing after boat capsizes in Bangladesh

COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh: At least nine Rohingya were missing after a boat carrying them capsized in the Naf, a shared waterway between Bangladesh and Myanmar, police said Friday. The Rohingya were believed to be fleeing ongoing fighting in Myanmar's Rakhine state between the military and the Arakan»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Abu Dhabi extends Parent-friendly Label application deadline

Organisations across the UAE now have until August 14 to apply for the fourth cycle of the Parent-friendly Label, the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has announced. The deadline was extended following strong interest from semi-government, private and third-sector organisations since appli»»»

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Arab News 1h

With fields destroyed and hives lost, Gaza’s beekeepers struggle to start over

GAZA/CAIRO: Standing on the roof of ​a war-damaged building overlooking the ruins of Gaza City, beekeeper Ibrahim Al-Dabba gently lifts a honeycomb frame as bees buzz around him. “Bees require trees, we are raising bees among rubble,” he said. For Gaza’s beekeepers, the struggle to rebuild their li»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Japan's jobless rate unchanged at 2.5 pct in June

Tokyo: Japan's unemployment rate stayed unchanged at 2.5 percent in June for the third straight month, government data showed Friday. The number of people with jobs in June was down 0.5 percent at a seasonally adjusted 68.46 million, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said. Of thos»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Budapest landmarks to go dark: Parliament, Buda Castle and Citadella lights switched off

Several of Budapest’s best-known landmarks will temporarily go dark as Hungary introduces further energy-saving measures in response to the country’s critical electricity situation. Officials announced on Friday that the decorative lighting of the Hungarian Parliament will be switched off, while th»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

U.S. Senate Advances Nomination of Eric Wendt as Ambassador to Albania

The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved a procedural resolution allowing the chamber to consider and vote on a package of 74 nominations, including Eric Wendt's nomination to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Albania. The measure passed by a vote of 50-47, with three senators abstaining. While Wend»»»

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Arab News 1h

How a Saudi maritime defense initiative aims to protect key shipping lanes, boost regional stability

LONDON: In a move that took international commentators by surprise, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense on Thursday announced the launch of a multinational naval force to counter threats to commercial maritime traffic through the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait chokepoint. The unp»»»

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UPI 1h

August night sky has a rare double feature with eclipse, meteor shower - UPI.com

People watch through special solar glasses as the moon moves across the sun during the 2024 solar eclipse in Milwaukee, Wis., on April 8, 2024. The first total solar eclipse since the 2024 event will take place in August. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo August will feature three majo»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Abdullah bin Zayed meets UK Foreign Secretary in London

London: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, in London. During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of issues of mutual i»»»

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Arab News 1h

Eddie Howe resigns as Newcastle boss to ‘recharge’

LONDON: Eddie Howe confirmed on Friday he had stepped down as Newcastle manager to “recharge and take a break” following a turbulent end to his five-year spell at St. James’ Park. Howe revitalized a club that had struggled for decades, securing a first major trophy in 56 years by winning the League»»»

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UPI 2h

F-35B fighter jet crashes near Marine Corps base in San Diego - UPI.com

The F-35B is a fifth-generation stealth fighter het that costs more than $100 million. The aircraft is one of the most advanced pieces of equipment in the U.S. military’s arsenal. File Photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/U.S. Air Force July 31 (UPI) -- A military fighter jet crashed near Miramar Marine »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Own agricultural land? Abu Dhabi's new housing scheme could unlock a Dh1.75m loan

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA), in collaboration with the Urban Planning and Permits Centre at the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), introduced the Housing Construction Loan on Subdivided Agricultural Land service, aligning with the goals of the Year of Family. Th»»»

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Arab News 2h

Congo’s Ebola outbreak ‘is second largest on record’

KINSHASA: Democratic Republic of Congo’s fast-spreading Ebola outbreak is now the world’s second-largest on record, government data showed on Friday, as transmission continues to outpace efforts to contain the epidemic. The number of cases reported across Congo has risen to 3,532, the Communication»»»

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UPI 2h

Trump passports now available nationwide - UPI.com

A limited edition passport featuring President Donald Trump is on display at the State Department exhibit at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 29. The passports will now be available nationwide. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 31 (UPI) -- The U.S. Departm»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hezbollah: The Israeli enemy continues, in full view of the Lebanese authorities and the international community, to destroy villages and burn homes in southern Lebanon in a desperate attempt to prevent residents from returning - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah: The Israeli enemy continues, in full view of the Lebanese authorities and the international community, to destroy villages and b»»»

RT 3h

To the last Ukrainian: Why the EU doesn’t want Kiev’s draft dodgers

Statehood Day in Kiev. Very important. Very historical. “So how can I make it all about me?” the EU said. Here comes Brussels to put the “hood” in “statehood” day, and bring some muscle to Kiev’s mobilization hustle. What a great opportunity for the EU to come back into town for another photo op, a»»»

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RT 3h

The Iran-US conflict is becoming a defining test for BRICS and the SCO

The military and political confrontation between the United States and Iran is becoming less a crisis than a permanent feature of the international landscape. A new center of chronic instability is emerging in south-western Eurasia, and it will shape political and economic developments across the w»»»

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UPI 3h

Pakistan coal mine explosion kills dozens - UPI.com

Bodies of the victims are transported to a hospital after a methane gas explosion in the Sorange coalfield on the outskirts of Quetta, Pakistan, on Friday. Photo by Fayyaz Ahmad/EPA July 31 (UPI) -- A coal mine explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan province left at least 34 people dead and rescue wor»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Hezbollah condemns the storming of several villages in the occupied West Bank’s Nablus area by Israeli settler gangs, the establishment of new settlement outposts: statement - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah condemns the storming of several villages in the occupied West Bank’s Nablus area by Israeli settler gangs, the establishment of »»»

Dailynews Hungary 3h

Budapest smashes 105-year heat record as brutal heatwave tightens grip on Hungary

Budapest has set a new daily heat record after temperatures climbed to 39.4°C in the capital’s Újpest district on Friday afternoon, according to preliminary data from Hungary’s national meteorological service, HungaroMet. The new record is 2°C higher than the previous Budapest record for 31 July, w»»»

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UPI 3h

U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Vietnam after Russian visit - UPI.com

USS George Washington begins five-day Da Nang visit one day after Russian naval vessels leave Cam Ranh The USS George Washington (CVN-73) nuclear-powered aircraft carrier docks at a naval base in Busan, South Korea. File. Photo by YONHAP / EPA July 30 (Asia Today) -- The nuclear-powered aircraft ca»»»

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BNE 3h

MACRO ADVISORY: Best Eurasia books published in 1H26

Macro-Advisory Limited has issued its annual mid-year compilation of the best business, political and general interest books published in 1H26, covering the twelve states in the Eurasia region plus Iran and Afghanistan. The document also includes the updated Recommended Reading list for the region »»»

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UPI 3h

Lebanon’s president condemns Israeli explosions near historic castle - UPI.com

Smoke rises after an Israeli strike next to the Crusader-period Beaufort Castle, as seen from the Israeli side of the border in the Upper Galilee, northern Israel, in June. File Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, July 31 (UPI) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned Israel on Friday for »»»

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Arab News 3h

Gaza deal the only good news amid Hormuz collapse and worsening climate crisis, UN chief says

NEW YORK CITY: The only good news to emerge from the Middle East in recent days was US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an agreement under which Hamas would relinquish its weapons and Israel withdraw its forces from Gaza, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said on Friday as he warned th»»»

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Arab News 3h

Review: ‘Black Torch’ - Japanese Manga series

“Black Torch” delivers a supernatural action story that combines dark fantasy with emotional storytelling, creating an anime that is as much about its characters as it is about its battles. At the center of the story is Jiro Azuma, a young man with an unusual ability to communicate with animals. Hi»»»

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Arab News 3h

Italy suspends EU Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta crisis

ROME: Italy said on Friday it was suspending the EU's border-free Schengen ​arrangements with Spain for one month in response to a mass influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco. Italy does not share a land border with Spain but the measure - which looks certain»»»

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UPI 3h

French wine industry could face struggle after fire damage ruins crops - UPI.com

A handout photo made available by Gironde Departmental Fire and Rescue Service shows flames engulfing a road as a wildfire spreads in Lege-Cap-Ferret, south-western France, on July 23. The French wine industry may face a tough year. Photo by Damien Renbert/EPA July 31 (UPI) -- Wildfires in France h»»»

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UPI 4h

S. Korea, U.S., 9 other countries issue joint alert on N. Korean IT workers - UPI.com

South Korea, the United States and nine other countries on Friday issued a joint alert about North Korean IT workers. In this 2016 photo, the North Korean flag flies over its embassy in Beijing. File Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI | License Photo South Korea, the United States, Japan and eight other c»»»

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Arab News 4h

Italy suspends EU Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta crisis

ROME: Italy said on Friday it was suspending the EU's border-free Schengen ​arrangements with Spain for one month in response to a mass influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco. Italy does not share a land border with Spain but the measure - which looks certain»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs holds telephone conversation with Chairman of Hamas Political Bureau

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Chairman of the Political Bureau of Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), Dr. Khalil Al Hayya held a telephone conversation on Friday. at the outset of the call HE the Prime Minister and M»»»

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France24 4h

No, this video does not show a drone attack on ships in Egypt

Following reports of a drone attack on a US-owned gas storage vessel at Egypt’s Damietta port, a video purporting to show the incident began circulating online. The footage, however, is unrelated to the conflict in the Middle East. FRANCE 24 found that the footage instead shows a Ukrainian drone st»»»

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France24 4h

Why did Riyadh join US strikes on Tehran's allies in Iraq?

Saudi Arabia joined the United States for the first time in launching air strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in the kingdom's regional posture after months of restraint. While Riyadh insists it was acting in self-defence, »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4h

Hungarian government announces one of the country's largest renewable energy investment programmes in decades

The Hungarian government has announced one of the country’s largest renewable energy investment programmes in decades, unveiling plans to dramatically expand wind power, electricity storage and grid infrastructure as it responds to the ongoing energy crisis triggered by the Danube’s record-low wate»»»

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UPI 4h

Seoul shares surge record 18 pct to reclaim 6,500-point level on chip rally - UPI.com

This photo, taken Friday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks skyrocketed by a record eighteen percent on semiconductor gains. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks skyrocketed by a record 18 percent to reclaim the 6,500-point level Friday, driven by robust semiconduct»»»

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The Budapest Times 4h

Running on empty: the Danube is draining the lights

Following a trial run on Friday evening, the Dunamenti Power Plant is expected to operate at full capacity from Saturday, while the Paks nuclear power plant is currently running at close to half of its nominal output. Due to falling water levels caused by continuing heat and drought, further produc»»»

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Gulf News 4h

ADNOC changes pricing method for Abu Dhabi crude from November

Abu Dhabi: ADNOC today announced an update to the Official Selling Price (OSP) methodology for its Abu Dhabi crude grades, following a regular commercial review. Effective 1 November 2026, ADNOC will transition from the current ICE Futures Abu Dhabi-based pricing methodology, which uses the Murban »»»

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BNE 4h

Bosnians lose faith in government but support for EU membership stays strong

Trust in Bosnia & Herzegovina's institutions has continued to deteriorate as concerns over corruption, the economy and political instability weigh on public sentiment, while support for European Union membership remains resilient, according to a public opinion survey released on July 30. The su»»»

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