Sana 17m

Aoun, Meloni discuss regional developments and bilateral relations

Rome, Aug. 21 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met on Friday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome to discuss the latest regional developments, particularly in Lebanon, amid continued Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory, the Lebanese presidency said. Aoun stressed the need to pr»»»

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TAP 37m

New TND 47 million high-voltage electrical substation commissioned in Bouargoub

TUNIS, Aug. 21 (TAP) – A new high-voltage electrical substation, worth TND 47 million, was commissioned Friday in the Hached industrial zone in Bouargoub, Nabeul, the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG) announced. Inaugurated by Nabeul...»»»

Arab News 48m

First migrants buried in Spain’s Ceuta after deadly border rush

CEUTA, Spain: In front of ‌a dozen reporters and a handful of local people, a crew of gravediggers in disposable protective overalls and facemasks on Friday started burying ​some of the scores of migrants who died in a mass crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa three weeks ago.»»»

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The Peninsula 53m

Malaysia to seek solution to transboundary haze through ASEAN channels: minister

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia will seek a solution to the transboundary haze issue through ASEAN diplomatic channels, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said on Friday. ASEAN remains the most appropriate platform for addressing issues involving countries in the region, Mohamad told a press briefing. "We belie»»»

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Sana 53m

Arab, Muslim, European countries condemn Israel’s E1 settlement plan

Capitals, Aug. 21 (SANA) Eight Arab and Muslim countries, along with Spain and Sweden, on Friday condemned Israel’s E1 settlement plan in occupied East Jerusalem, warning that the project threatens to divide the West Bank and undermine the two-state solution. In a joint statement published by Qatar»»»

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France24 57m

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo growing 'exponentially' as death toll passes 2,500

More than half of the 2,500-plus deaths from DR Congo's Ebola outbreak have occurred within the past 20 days alone, as the virus spreads faster than any recorded outbreak, according to the UN's senior Ebola coordinator. Julien Harneis is urging a rapid scale-up of resources to prevent the epidemic »»»

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Arab News 1h

Syria requests to join anti-chemical weapons partnership

DAMASCUS: Syria on Friday said it had requested to join the International Partnership Against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons on the anniversary of a 2013 chemical attack on a suburb of the capital Damascus. In a joint statement with France, Syria announced its bid to join the partnership »»»

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Arab News 1h

New opposition group protests in Tunisia after extreme heat-driven power and water cuts

TUNIS, Tunisia: A summer of extreme heat has left many Tunisians short of water and electricity — and full of anger at the country’s leadership. Protesters rallied in the capital Tunis on Thursday, many calling on President Kais Saied to leave power. Mobilized by a new opposition collective, the de»»»

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Arab News 1h

First person: How the Israeli government blocks Palestinians from their land

CHICAGO: It is a great start, but the US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee will have to do more than simply tell settler extremists not to take Palestinian Americans’ land in the West Bank. Israeli settlers, often with the backing of the Israel Defense Forces, have accelerated the annexation of la»»»

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UPI 1h

Dozens of people across 15 states sickened by tainted alfalfa sprouts - UPI.com

Alfalfa sprouts under the brand names Calco and Everything Sprouts have sickened 55 people across 15 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Friday. Photo courtesy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Dozens of people across 15 states have been sickened »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

World Bank forecasts 6.4 percent contraction in Lebanese economy in 2026

Washington: The World Bank expects Lebanon's economy to contract by 6.4 percent in 2026, saying the latest war launched by Israel against the country has dealt a setback to efforts to revive the economy. In a recent report, the World Bank said the recovery recorded in 2025 had suffered a "sharp" se»»»

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Arab News 1h

One dead, three wounded after sword attack at Swedish high school

STOCKHOLM: One person died and three were wounded after a sword-wielding attacker entered a high school in the town of Fagersta in central Sweden Friday, police said, adding the suspect had been arrested. Local police chief Tommy Alriksson told journalists that one person had been found dead after »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Bordeaux on the precipice after court rejects appeal

Bordeaux: Six-time French champions stepped closer to extinction on Friday when a Paris court upheld the decision to bar them from playing in the fourth tier in the coming season. They have instead been relegated to the sixth tier. The Paris administrative court, the last possible legal avenue for »»»

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UPI 1h

In photos: Israel continues housing expansion - All Photos - UPI.com

By UPI StaffThe Israeli government has announced its plans to build housing units near the E1 area, between the Arab neighborhood of Al-Eizariya and the Israeli settlement of Ma'ale Adumim on Thursday. The Israeli government has refrained from building in the E1 area due to concerns about its impac»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria condemns Kabul bombing, expresses solidarity with Afghanistan

Damascus, Aug. 21 (SANA) Syria condemned the bombing that occurred in the vicinity of an educational center in the Afghan capital, Kabul, which left dozens of people injured. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said in a statement Friday that Syria stands in full solidarity with Afghani»»»

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France24 1h

Turkey seeks Interpol arrest warrant for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla detention

Turkey said Friday it is seeking an international arrest warrant from Interpol for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a domestic criminal case over Israel's interception and detention of dozens of activists attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to the besieged Gaza Strip in May. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar participates in Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026

EDINGBURG: The State of Qatar is participating in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026, hosted in the Scottish capital from August 7 to 29. The festival was attended by Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, and Legal Adviser to»»»

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France24 1h

Does Putin travel without security?

In order to create an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a leader beloved by his people, pro-Russia social media users have been claiming that he travels without a security team, unlike other heads of state. To illustrate this claim, they shared a video of his latest trip to Siberia. The »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE expands multi-modal logistics network as global trade evolves

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expanding its integrated supply chain infrastructure in 2026, consolidating maritime, land, air, rail, and free zone operations to maintain global trade flows and enhance transit adaptability. Transitioning from a traditional import-export hub into an end-to-end logistics plat»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Pakistani army announces killing 49 militants in operations in country's north, southwest

Islamabad: The Pakistani army announced today the killing of 49 militants in security operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces in the north and southwest of the country. In a statement, the army said that during the security operations, large quantities of explosives, remote-c»»»

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UPI 2h

Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue - UPI.com

Construction on the White House ballroom was ongoing on the South Lawn of the White House on Wednesday. The Supreme Court blocked a lower court injunction seeking a halt to continued work on the project on Friday. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo Aug. 21 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court on Friday te»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Europe’s summer heatwaves linked to more than 30,000 excess deaths

Paris: Europe saw at least 30,000 excess deaths across a blistering summer of back-to-back heatwaves and drought which scientists have blamed on man-made climate change, according to provisional figures. Between mid-July and mid-August, the continent's EuroMomo monitoring platform estimates that Eu»»»

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Arab News 2h

World Bank projects Lebanon economy to contract by 6.4 percent due to war

BEIRUT: The World Bank on Friday projected that Lebanon’s economy would contract by 6.4 percent this year, as the latest Israel-Hezbollah war derailed the country’s efforts at recovery. Lebanon has been dealing with an unprecedented financial crisis since 2019 and was still reeling from the 2024 Is»»»

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Arab News 2h

Russian drones kill 14 people at a shopping mall in Ukrainian city

Russian drones struck a shopping center in the city of Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine on Friday, killing 14 people and wounding scores of others, authorities said. The city is the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky, who described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of d»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026: 100 days to go as key visual unveiled

DOHA: With 100 days to go until the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026, Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has unveiled this year’s key visual reflecting a side of Qatar that is ambitious, fast paced, and globally current, to mark the milestone, building anticipation ahead of the penulti»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi Arabia’s tourist bus is part of global date fest

RIYADH: The Buraidah International Dates Carnival has launched a daily tourist bus tour that allows visitors to explore Buraidah’s history and cultural, heritage and economic landmarks, as well as the carnival itself. After leaving the Palm Center, the event’s main venue, the tour visits several pr»»»