Gulf News 10m

Hormuz paradox: Why flowing oil could prolong Iran war

Dubai: Iran says it controls the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump insists the United States has broken Tehran’s grip on the vital waterway. The reality is more complicated — and could help explain why a conflict now deep into its sixth month remains so difficult to end. Shipping traffic remains sever»»»

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Gulf News 10m

What UAE residents need to know tonight: Tanker hijacked off Yemen, US aircraft carrier deployed in Middle East

Dubai: Tensions across the Middle East escalated on multiple fronts on Thursday, with a US aircraft carrier strike group arriving in the region, a tanker reportedly seized by armed men off Yemen, and President Donald Trump threatening further economic pressure on Iran. Gulf states called for de-esc»»»

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Sputnik 19m

Number of US Troops Wounded During Operation Against Iran Exceeds 750

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The total number of US military personnel injured during the conflict with Iran has increased to 757, Sputnik found out on Thursday after analyzing recent Pentagon data. As of August 19, 418 soldiers were injured during Operation Epic Fury that finalized on May 5, another 339»»»

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The Peninsula 43m

Joint statement issued by mediators: The State of Qatar, Republic of Türkiye, and Arab Republic of Egypt on recent Israeli attacks in Gaza

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, in their capacity as mediating countries, strongly condemn the recent Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, which have resulted in the loss of civilian lives, including women and children, and express their deep »»»

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Gulf News 46m

Iran signals tougher military strategy as US standoff deepens

Tehran: Six months into its war with the United States, Iran's military has begun signalling a shift from retaliation to offence, which analysts say could reflect Tehran's belief it holds leverage to advance its demands and break the stalemate. Since US-Israeli strikes launched the war on February »»»

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Novinite 51m

Radev and Rutte Warn Any Attack on NATO Member Will Trigger Alliance Response

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev spoke by phone with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about the security situation in Europe, with particular attention to concerns over possible aggressive actions by Iran, according to the Bulgarian government. Rutte reaffirmed NATO's full support and the read»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai adds 24,000 new property units in H1 2026, 104 projects worth Dh111 billion completed

Dubai: More than 24,000 new real estate units were added to Dubai during the first six months of 2026, an increase of 36% compared with last year, according to figures reviewed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Thursday. A total of 104 real estate projects were completed during»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah Bloc Urges Lebanese Authority to Declare ‘Framework Agreement’ Dead, Quit Talks - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Bloc Urges Lebanese Authority to Declare ‘Framework Agreement’ Dead, Quit Talks 20-08-2026 14:47 PM Hezbollah and Lebanon's natio»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Two Palestinian casualties by Israeli fire in Gaza’s Khan Younis: Palestinian media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Two Palestinian casualties by Israeli fire in Gaza’s Khan Younis: Palestinian media 20-08-2026 14:39 PM Latest News Urgent News Two Palesti»»»

France24 1h

'She'll never leave me': Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's most devoted aide?

Natalie Harp has spent years operating close to US President Donald Trump while attracting little public attention. But recent events have thrust the 35-year-old presidential aide into the spotlight, including accompanying Trump on a secret flight from Turkey during a reported security threat. »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Bitcoin breaks $70,000 for first time in over two months

Dubai: Bitcoin climbed above $70,000 for the first time in more than two months on Thursday, extending a two-day rally that has brought buyers back into the cryptocurrency market following lower US Treasury yields, fresh institutional inflows and renewed hopes of regulatory progress in Washington. »»»

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RT 2h

Trump and Canada have a deal*

Donald Trump said just before midnight Washington time that he has a deal with Canada to avoid 50% tariffs, and thus the tariffs are on pause for three days. Although that may not be the case a few more seconds from now. Just ask Iran. Whoops, here we go already. Canada has already disputed the exi»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Trump pledges 'economic warfare' on Iran, prompting Tehran derision

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged "economic warfare" against Iran and threatened any country that trades with it, prompting Iran to dismiss the plan on Thursday as a continuation of failed policies. The war between the two countries, started by the U.S. and Israel in February, appears stalemated,»»»

Al Manar 2h

Israeli occupation forces carry out wide-scale demolition operation in southern Lebanese town of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces carry out wide-scale demolition operation in southern Lebanese town of Zawtar Al-Sharqiya: Al-Manar reporter 20-0»»»

Gulf News 2h

dnata invests $110 million in airport ground equipment across 10 countries

Dubai: Airport ground operations are moving towards more electric and autonomous equipment, with dnata investing $110 million in 800 new ground support units across 10 countries and testing self-driving baggage vehicles in the UAE. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - s»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Media Review: August 20

IRAN EYES STRIKING US ASSETS IN BULGARIA The topic that Iranian forces had assessed striking US military assets in Bulgaria dominates Thursday’s media. Citing “two regime insiders”, the Financial Times said that “Iranian forces had assessed striking US assets in south-eastern European countries suc»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery

Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked his ally U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help the South American nation recover from a powerful earthquake that killed at least 289 people. De la Espriella took office earlier this month just days before the 7.4 magnitude qua»»»

UPI 3h

Trump says he will meet with Kim Jong Un this year - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year. He made the remarks to the press as he toured a new helipad outside the White House. Photo by Al Drago/UPI | License Photo SEOUL, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday »»»

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Naharnet 3h

Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear

Canada and the United States moved closer Wednesday to finalizing a trade agreement that would avert threatened 50% U.S. tariffs, with a senior Canadian official calling the emerging terms "a very good deal for Canada" while cautioning that negotiations were not complete. President Donald Trump sai»»»

Naharnet 3h

US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending. The milestone figure was recorded just five months after t»»»

Gulf News 3h

Trump escalates economic war on Iran: Can sanctions and oil blockade force Tehran to cave in?

Dubai: After nearly six months of war, Donald Trump is trying another way to force Iran to bend: Squeeze its economy until Tehran can no longer afford to resist. The US president has announced what he calls the “MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY”, threatening not only »»»

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Al Manar 3h

Shiptracking Data Challenges Trump’s Claims on Hormuz Traffic

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on ​Wednesday was unchanged from the day ‌before, latest ​shipping data showed, challenging US President Donald Trump who claimed that ship traffic in the strategic waterway have increased. Commodity vessel transits at Hormuz ⁠totalled nine on Wednesday»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Iran’s FM says Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ will bring ‘further defeat’ to US

TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s newly announced sanctions campaign as a diversion from domestic American issues, warning that the “so-called ‘Economic D-Day'” would only bring further defeat to Washington. This comes after Trump announced th»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli machine gun fire sweeping towards the town of Tallousa - 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 in southern Lebanon reports Israeli machine gun fire sweeping towards the town of Tallousa 20-08-2026 11:47 AM Lates»»»

France24 4h

Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would meet Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive the bond he claims to have forged with the leader of nuclear-armed North Korea in his first term. FRANCE 24’s Monte Francis brings us more with this report.»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time

Washington, United States: The US gross national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, government data showed Wednesday. The new record comes as longer-term US obligations linked to social security and health care have been growing, while interest payments have climbed as well. Tota»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE developer Arada plans Dh5 billion Gold Coast project with 952 homes

Dubai: UAE developer Arada is expanding its Australian business with a Dh5 billion residential development on the Gold Coast that will bring 952 homes to Broadbeach and mark its first project outside New South Wales. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click her»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Nakheel unveils 44 beachfront villas on Palm Jebel Ali’s Frond F

Dubai: Buyers looking for a new beachfront home on Palm Jebel Ali have another limited opportunity after Nakheel released 44 villas on Frond F, in what the developer describes as one of the final opportunities to purchase a new villa on the destination’s residential fronds. Get updated faster and f»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Ghalibaf Warns from Baghdad: US Seeks to Plunder Persian Gulf States - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ghalibaf Warns from Baghdad: US Seeks to Plunder Persian Gulf States 20-08-2026 10:36 AM Iranian Speaker Mohamamd Bagher Ghalibaf received »»»

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Al Manar 6h

Ukraine says 12 people killed, 33 injured in Russia’s overnight strike on Kyiv - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ukraine says 12 people killed, 33 injured in Russia’s overnight strike on Kyiv 20-08-2026 09:58 AM Latest News Urgent News Ukraine says 12 »»»

UPI 6h

Trump taps White House policy aide Heidi Overton to lead FDA - UPI.com

White House Domestic Policy Council Deputy Director Heidi Overton speaks during an executive order that reevaluates childhood vaccines in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on August 10, 2026. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 20 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has »»»

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France24 6h

Middle East live: Trump threatens economic punishment on 'any country' helping Iran

⁠US President ​Donald Trump on Wednesday ​warned of economic consequences against any country that ​supported ‌Tehran or ⁠provided "any type of lifeline ‌to Iran." He ​did not specify ​what specific ​steps Washington would take against such ​a country and did not list any country by name. Foll»»»

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France24 6h

Trump scales back joint military drills between South Korea and US

South Korea and the US will cut the duration of their annual joint military drills to five days from 11 and scale back some field training, ​the allies said on Wednesday, ‌after President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in US participation. Trump's move could reflect his hopes to re-en»»»

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RT 6h

US sanctions ICC president in widening crackdown against court

The US has imposed sanctions on two senior International Criminal Court (ICC) officials, accusing The Hague-based institution of overstepping its authority. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday designated ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, describing the court a»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

US president announces 'most crushing economic operation' against Iran

Washington, USA: US President Donald Trump announced what he called the "most crushing economic operation” against Iran, stressing that the operation would amount to "economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale”. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said that "any country that»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

US president announces 'most crushing economic operation' against Iran

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced what he called the "most crushing economic operation" against Iran, stressing that the operation would amount to "economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale". In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said that "any country that allo»»»

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UPI 6h

On This Day, Aug. 20: Augusta National Golf Club admits women for 1st time - UPI.com

On Aug. 20, 2012, former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and businesswoman Darla Moore became the first female members of Augusta National Golf Club 1 of 7 | Former Secretary of State and Augusta National Member Condoleezza Rice watches the Drive, Chip and Putt National Championship at Aug»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Dubai Toyota Building demolition confirmed for 2027 after tenants begin moving out

Dubai: Dubai’s well-known Toyota Building on Sheikh Zayed Road will be demolished in 2027, according to the real estate division managing the property, bringing an end to one of the city’s most iconic residential buildings. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cl»»»

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Arab News 6h

Oil gains on Middle East supply concerns amid impasse in US-Iran war

TOKYO/SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed on Thursday on concerns the impasse in ‌the US-Israeli war against Iran will continue to disrupt supply from the key Middle Eastern producing region and tighten global supplies. Brent crude futures for October delivery rose 26 cents, or 0.28 percent, to $91.87 a »»»

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Gulf News 7h

iPhone 18 Pro Max in the UAE: Expected release date and 7 major leaked upgrades

August is almost over, which means Apple's September stage is about to light up again, and this time, the spotlight isn't on four new iPhones. It's on three: the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple's most talked-about device in years, its first-ever foldable iPhone. The base iPhone 18 a»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Dubai Chambers, NASSCOM partner to help Indian Agentic AI firms expand in Dubai

Dubai: Indian companies specialising in Agentic AI and deeptech are set to receive greater support to establish and expand from Dubai under a new agreement between Dubai Chambers and India’s National Association of Software and Service Companies, or NASSCOM. Get updated faster and for FREE: Downloa»»»

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Al Manar 7h

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi via X: The so-called ‘Economic D-Day’ is a diversion from America’s own crisis: unprecedented debt & surging interest costs - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi via X: The so-called ‘Economic D-Day’ is a diversion from America’s own crisis: unprecedented debt »»»

Al Manar 8h

West Bank: Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home at dawn in Khirbet Al-Fakheit - 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 settlers set fire to a Palestinian home at dawn in Khirbet Al-Fakheit 20-08-2026 08:37 AM Latest News Urgent News Israel»»»

Al Manar 8h

Iran’s FM discusses with the Pakistani army chief the ongoing efforts to advance political and diplomatic solutions - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s FM discusses with the Pakistani army chief the ongoing efforts to advance political and diplomatic solutions 19-08-2026 21:43 PM Lat»»»

Al Manar 8h

Israeli artillery shells target areas east of Gaza City - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery shells target areas east of Gaza City 20-08-2026 08:35 AM Latest News Urgent News Israeli artillery shells target areas e»»»

UPI 8h

North Korea says it has ‘no interest’ in reduced U.S.-South Korea drills - UPI.com

KIm Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said in a statement Wednesday that Pyongyang has "no interest" in the reduction of U.S.-South Korea military drills ordered by U.S. President Trump. Kim is seen here in Hanoi in March 2019. File Pool Photo by Jorge Silva/EPA-EFE SEOUL, Aug»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Unusual bleeding? The uterus cancer signs women may overlook

‘If only’ can be two of the most piercing words in the English language — especially when they come from wishing you had seen a doctor sooner, before cancer had a chance to take hold. Yet, Dubai-based Nainika’s (name changed on request) mother who doesn’t wish to be named, is trying to be positive »»»

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Gulf News 8h

UAE flights update: Which Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia flights are affected today?

Dubai: UAE travellers flying today continue to face an uncertain travel picture, with airlines operating a mix of scheduled services, cancellations and delays as the regional security situation remains fluid. Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia and flydubai are continuing to operate selected route»»»

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Sputnik 8h

Trump Announces 'Most Crushing Economic Operation' in History Against Iran

US President Donald Trump has announced the start of the "most crushing economic operation" in history against Iran over the latter's alleged refusal to reach a deal with the United States. "No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran a greater opportunity to make a Deal than me. TRAGICALLY, for »»»

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Sputnik 8h

South Korean President Backs Trump's North Korea Dialogue Push

South Korean President Lee Jaemyung has voiced strong support for US President Donald Trump's decision to scale back joint military exercises, describing the move as a significant step toward establishing a peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. In a post on social media platform X, Lee praised Trum»»»

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