Gulf News 3m

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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Bulgarian News Agency 6m

Hot Weather Warning Issued for Five Regions on Monday

A yellow code warning for hot weather has been issued for five regions of the country on Monday, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH). The warning is in effect for the regions of Veliko Tarnovo, Ruse, Pazardzhik, Plovdiv, and Blagoevgrad. According to the forecast»»»

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The Peninsula 7m

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 7m

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 7m

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 7m

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 7m

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 7m

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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Arab News 10m

Fourteen dead, thousands displaced as rains, floods strike southern India

KOCHI, India: ‌Heavy rains and floods battered parts of southern India over the weekend, killing at least 11 and displacing thousands in the state of Kerala, and setting off a landslide that killed at least three in neighboring Karnataka, authorities and news reports said. ‌The death ‌toll in rain-»»»

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24 News Agency 11m

Berkutchi, taigans and mounted archers amaze tourists at ethnic show - | 24.KG

Over the weekend, tourists in Ton district of Issyk-Kul region witnessed a spectacular Salbuurun ethnic show featuring berkutchi, mounted archers, horse riders, musicians and singers. The sound of galloping hooves, the twang of bowstrings and the sweep of huge wings — for several hours, spectators »»»

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France24 11m

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 16m

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 19m

Awqaf wraps up ‘Our Summer, Our Way 2026’ programme with over 1,100 students

Doha, Qatar: The Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs concluded its annual summer programme, which attracted more than 1,100 students across throughout Qatar. “Our Summer, Our Way 2026” programme was held from July 5 to July 30 and it»»»

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The Peninsula 19m

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 21m

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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24 News Agency 23m

Teenager hospitalized after possible use of psychotropic substances - | 24.KG

Police in Alamedin district are investigating the circumstances surrounding the hospitalization of a 16-year-old teenager, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of Chui region reported. The minor was found unconscious on July 31 on Akmatov Street in the village of Arashan. Polic»»»

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BNE 24m

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 25m

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 26m

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 27m

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 28m

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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The Peninsula 31m

Kahramaa implements awareness programme for heat stress prevention

Doha, Qatar: As part of its commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of its employees, the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) continues to implement its awareness and training programme for the prevention of heat stress. The programme is aimed at employees working in»»»

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The Peninsula 31m

Islamic Cultural Center organises lecture for students at Education City

Doha, Qatar: The Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center held a lecture titled “Trust in Allah” for the university students of Education City in the activities hall. The event was attended by more than twenty students of various nationalities. The center aims, through organising »»»

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Gulf News 33m

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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24 News Agency 35m

Fourth round of university admissions campaign begins in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

The fourth round of the university admissions campaign has started in Kyrgyzstan. According to the automated information system Abiturient Online, applicants can register until 2 p.m. on August 5. During the first three rounds, applicants submitted 70,500 electronic applications, including 24,400 f»»»

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Al Majalla 38m

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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The Peninsula 40m

NPC launches official survey to measure satisfaction with government services

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC), in coordination with the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, has announced the launch of the official survey to measure customer satisfaction with government services. The survey aims to gather the views of service users and assess thei»»»

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The Peninsula 43m

MoL underscores importance of national coordination to combat human trafficking

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) has underscored the critical importance of coordinated national efforts under the National Referral Mechanism for Combating Human Trafficking, highlighting its role in identifying cases, protecting victims and ensuring comprehensive support while advancing »»»

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Arab News 46m

Suspected suicide blast near Pakistan peace rally kills 14 in Swat

PESHAWAR: A suspected suicide bomber killed at least 14 people, including police officers and civilians, in Pakistan’s northwestern Swat district on Sunday after a rally calling for lasting peace in the valley concluded, officials said. The blast occurred outside Kabal police station as participant»»»

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The Peninsula 52m

QCB highlights financial sector resilience in 2025 review

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Central Bank (QCB) yesterday reported the resilience of the country’s financial system despite global economic challenges, alongside 2.9 percent real GDP growth and sustained strength in the banking sector. In its 2025 Financial Stability Review announced on X, the report notes t»»»

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The Peninsula 55m

QCDC expands flagship career programme for high school students

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), has launched the eighth and largest edition of its flagship ‘My Career – My Future’ job-shadowing programme, bringing together 350 high school students and a record 33 host organisations for a week of career expl»»»

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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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Gulf News 1h

Five dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire

JAKARTA: At least five people were killed and 41 others remain missing after a ferry caught fire off Indonesia's Madura Island on Sunday, according to the country's search and rescue agency. The agency said the ferry was carrying 271 passengers and crew members, of whom 225 have been rescued. Searc»»»

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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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BNE 1h

Spain's African exclave Ceuta calms after mass crossing that killed at least 67

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta regained a measure of calm after a mass crossing of thousands of Moroccans that left at least 67 people dead, as arrivals from Morocco slowed to sporadic attempts, El País reported on August 1. The crisis has exposed Spain to a fresh confrontation over migration policy »»»

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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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24 News Agency 1h

Boy injured by electric shock in Bishkek dies - | 24.KG

A nine-year-old boy who suffered an electric shock in Bishkek has died, his mother announced on social media. The incident occurred on July 26 in the city’s 6th microdistrict. The children were playing near irrigation canals on Aitiev Street when they approached the water and several of them felt a»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Budapest shuts down 40 fountains as emergency water-saving measures begin

Budapest has switched off 40 public fountains and artificial waterfalls as authorities step up emergency measures to conserve water during Hungary’s worsening drought and heatwave. The announcement was made by Péter Dezsényi, managing director of the city’s park maintenance company FŐKERT, who said»»»

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Gulf News 1h

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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24 News Agency 1h

Earthquake hits Kyrgyzstan early in the morning - | 24.KG

An earthquake hit southern Kyrgyzstan early this morning, at 5:35 a.m., the Seismology Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the Institute, the earthquake’s intensity at the epicenter was approximately magnitude 3. The epicenter was located on t»»»

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Sputnik 1h

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 1h

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, government says

BANGKOK: Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a representative of the International Committee of the ‌Red Cross ‌on Monday, ‌a ⁠spokeswoman for the Myanmar ⁠government said. The meeting came amid concerns over the health ⁠of the 81-year-old Nobel ‌Peace ‌Prize winner, ‌who has»»»

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Arab News 1h

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 1h

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

Trump Announces Talks With Iran on Monday

The United States and Iran will hold talks on Monday, US President Donald Trump claimed. "We are talking to them in the form of negotiation. It begins tomorrow afternoon," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.He said the US was “all set to go” with a “massive attack” on Iran, describing it as »»»

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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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France24 2h

Brazil's Lula, 80, says he is 'in great shape' as he launches fourth term bid

Brazil's Workers' Party on Sunday formally endorsed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for what is expected to be his final reelection bid, setting up an October election increasingly shaped by concerns over foreign influence and an unusually internationalized campaign. Brazilian President Luiz In»»»

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