UPI 4m

Police arrest 19-year-old hiding in closet in Virginia State University shooting - UPI.com

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Police arrested a 19-year-old found hiding in a closet on the Virginia State University campus hours after he allegedly shot five people, local officials said. Camron Harris was in custody at Chesterfield County Jail on suspicion of four counts of malicious wounding and four counts»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8m

Qatar, seven Arab and Islamic states condemn Israel’s rejection of Gaza roadmap

DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt have condemned Israel's public rejection of»»»

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Sputnik 15m

Over Half of Americans Say Their Financial Situation Worsened Since 2025 – Poll

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - As many as 53% of registered US voters believe their financial situation has deteriorated since US President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, a Focaldata poll conducted for a British newspaper showed on Sunday. In addition, nearly two-thirds said they believed the US eco»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 16m

Budapest’s bike-sharing chaos could leave unsuspecting riders facing hefty fines

Budapest’s newly relaunched MOL Bubi bike-sharing system is facing a growing problem: bicycles are increasingly being left outside designated docking points, potentially exposing unsuspecting users to surcharges of tens of thousands of forints. The confusion is partly linked to missing or temporari»»»

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The Peninsula 23m

Death toll from Israeli aggression on Lebanon rises to 4,346

Beirut: The death toll from the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon since March 2, has risen to 4,346, in addition to 12,301 injured. In a statement, the Health Emergency Operations Center of the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said that the total cumulative toll of the aggression has ris»»»

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Sputnik 27m

US Forces No Longer Allowed Into Strait of Hormuz – Iranian Army Commander

The United States has no right of passage through the Strait of Hormuz or access to the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, while control of Hormuz is a necessary condition for ending the military conflict with Washington, Iranian Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami said on Sunday. “US forces h»»»

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Arab News 29m

Five Arab countries condemn Israel’s rejection of Trump’s Gaza plan

CAIRO: Five Arab ​countries, together with Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia, on ‌Sunday ‌condemned ​Israel’s rejection ‌of ⁠US ​President Donald ⁠Trump’s plan for Gaza. In a ⁠joint statement, ‌the countries, including Egypt, ‌Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE, said ‌the rejection threatened Trump’s intens»»»

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The Peninsula 35m

Foreign Ministers of Qatar and 7 Arab and Islamic countries condemn Israel's public rejection of roadmap aimed at completing implementation of U.S. President's comprehensive plan to end conflict in Gaza

Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, KSA, and Egypt condemn the declared Israeli rejection of the Road Map for completing the implementation of US President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, as endorsed by UN Security Council Res»»»

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Sana 37m

Broad international participation expected at 63rd Damascus International Fair

Damascus, Aug. 16 (SANA) Director of the General Establishment for Exhibitions and International Markets Mohammad Hamza, , said the 63rd Damascus International Fair will witness broad international and local participation, with 1,000 entities from 60 countries taking part alongside Syrian ministrie»»»

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Gulf News 40m

Trump’s 60-day Iran deadline expires. The war goes on

Dubai: Donald Trump gave the United States and Iran 60 days to turn their June 17 ceasefire framework into a broader settlement that could end the war, address Tehran’s nuclear programme and help fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. That clock runs out on Monday (August 17). The war does not. Instead»»»

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Gulf News 41m

UAE and seven nations issue joint statement on Gaza peace plan

The Foreign Ministers of UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, KSA, and Egypt condemn the declared Israeli rejection of the Road Map for completing the implementation of US President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, »»»

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RT 42m

Women’s sport shouldn’t have to bend to the trans delusion

Despite the conspicuous difference in size, speed, and strength between the sexes, a debate is now raging in women’s professional basketball in the United States whether to let men compete alongside the ladies. Nobody would ever confuse Royce White, 35, with a woman. The man with stands 6 feet 8 in»»»

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Jordan Times 52m

Hotter Europe isn't cooling investor fervour for stocks

By Samir Tounsi and Paul Cassedanne in Frankfurt PARIS, France — The heatwaves pummelling Europe this summer will have costly impacts on industries ranging from agriculture to tourism — but that hasn't stopped stock markets from hitting all-time highs.For investors enthralled by soaring corporate »»»

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Jordan Times 52m

ICT sector generates $3.6b in revenue, 46,000 Jobs

AMMAN — The information and communications technology sector has grown into a $3.6 billion industry employing more than 46,000 people, underscoring its expanding role in investment, exports and the Kingdom’s broader economic modernisation drive.The figures were presented as the Information and Comm»»»

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Jordan Times 52m

Jordan, Pakistan chambers establish joint business council to drive trade, investment

AMMAN — Jordanian and Pakistani business chambers have agreed to establish a joint business council as part of a broader push to expand bilateral trade, unlock investment opportunities and build direct partnerships between companies in the two countries.The Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the »»»

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Arab News 53m

Israeli settler boys filmed harassing Palestinian family in West Bank village: rights advocate

LONDON: Israeli settler children were filmed on Saturday night harassing a Palestinian family outside their home in the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya, according to a Palestinian human rights advocate. Ihab Hassan posted two videos on X that he said showed a group of settler children repeatedly t»»»

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Arab News 53m

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers

TEHRAN: ran’s military announced on Sunday that it was offering a bounty equivalent to $30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the reward doubled if carried out by a woman.Army chief Amir Hatami said the plan had been drawn up following a “large number of requests” to participate, accord»»»

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France24 53m

South Lebanon: How will Israeli strikes affect negotiations?

Israel killed 11 people in strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, in what has been described as the biggest threat to the peace talks since the June agreement. Ziad Majed, Professor of Middle East Studies at the American University of Paris, spoke to FRANCE 24 about the potential impact of the st»»»

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France24 53m

West Bank: Activist recounts life under settler siege in Qusra

A week after Israeli settlers began besieging Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, human rights activist Netanael Hanadaro joined FRANCE 24 to recount what he witnessed there. He said he and other NGO members reached the isolated homes on foot and left food outside for the trapped r»»»

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France24 1h

Death toll from Zimbabwe capsized ferry accident rises to 80

Rescue workers recovered eight more bodies on Sunday following a ferry capsizing accident that occured earlier this week on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, bringing the death toll to at least 80. The search continues, as authorities fear the number of casualties could rise even further. Another eight»»»

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France24 1h

Indonesian earthquake : Aid reaches Flores as death toll climbs

At least 47 people have been killed after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, triggering hundreds of aftershocks, widespread destruction and landslides. Rescue operations are underway as remote villages remain difficult to reach and the death toll is expected to rise.»»»

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UPI 1h

Hurricane Lala brings flooding to Hawaii; one dead - UPI.com

Lala weakened to a tropical storm early Sunday. Photo courtesy of NOAA Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm Sunday morning after bringing flooding to the Hawaiian islands, killing one person, local officials said. Hawaiian Gov. Josh Green said a storm-related car crash cause»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Opposition Parties Criticize Radev Government's First 100 Days

August 16 marks 100 days since the government led by Prime Minister Rumen Radev took office. Parliament elected the new Council of Ministers on May 8. Opposition political forces criticized the first 100 days of the Radev Cabinet. GERB said the Cabinet must now deliver results and accept full respo»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MoEHE launches 'Back to School 2026-2027' campaign

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) launched the "Back to School 2026–2027" campaign, which brings together interactive activities and booths for students and families, along with training workshops aimed at preparing teachers, school leaders, and the educational com»»»

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BNE 1h

Ukraine starts testing interceptor drones that can bring down Russia’s new jet-powered drones

Ukraine has begun combat-testing jet-powered interceptor drones fast enough to run down Russia's new deadly class of Geran-4 drones that can evade even the best of Ukraine’s new class of interceptor drone, as the drones arms race between the two adversaries continues to unfold. Ukraine’s new drones»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Cold front brings rain to Hungary on Monday to finally ease summer heat

Hungary’s long spell of hot, settled weather is set to end on Monday as a cold front moves into the Carpathian Basin, bringing showers, thunderstorms, strong winds and cooler temperatures. According to HungaroMet, atmospheric activity has already increased to the north and west of Hungary. The asso»»»

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Arab News 1h

Filipino households face growing pressure from economic fallout of Iran war

MANILA: Malou Elsa Bacay used to leave Manila every week to visit her mother in the province, but since the Iran war dealt a blow to the Philippine economy, such trips can take place only once a month. The Philippines is highly dependent on imported fuel, so disruption to supplies from Gulf countri»»»

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Arab News 1h

Israeli tourist arrested in Crete over wildfire allegedly sparked by barbecue

LONDON: A 35-year-old Israeli tourist has been arrested in Crete on suspicion of starting a wildfire after allegedly lighting a barbecue at a rented villa despite being warned that outdoor grilling was prohibited because of high fire risk, according to Greek media reports. The man was arrested on S»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Kerala woman arrested for allegedly duping 51 job seekers with Oman offers

A 59-year-old woman has been arrested by Kerala Police for allegedly cheating job seekers with promises of lucrative employment in Oman and collecting money for visa processing and other expenses. According to media reports, police identified the accused as L.S., a resident of Vadakara in Kozhikode»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia Strikes Cargo Ship With Western Arms Supplies for Ukraine in Black Sea — MoD

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces struck a cargo ship carrying western military supplies to Ukraine in the Black Sea east of Odessa, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "A cargo ship delivering Western weapons to Ukraine was hit in the Black Sea east of Odessa," the statement rea»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Taking photos of accident victims can lead to jail, QR10,000 fine in Qatar, lawyer warns

Doha, Qatar: Taking photos or videos of people injured or killed in accidents without legal authorisation is prohibited under Qatari law, a legal expert has said, warning that filming an accident scene out of curiosity or for social media can expose individuals to legal accountability. Khadija Al-S»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QSE index closes higher

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Sunday's trading session higher by 24.34 points, or 0.24 percent, reaching 10,045.18 points. A total of 119,902,650 shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QAR 299,183,768.362 through 20,108 transactions across all sectors. The »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Israeli artillery targets Wadi Slouki area and the outskirts of Tallousa town, South Lebanon: 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 artillery targets Wadi Slouki area and the outskirts of Tallousa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 16-08-2026 17:46 PM Latest »»»

Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah Lawmaker Calls on President Aoun, PM Salam to Quit Direct Talks with Enemy: ‘Israel’ Understands Only Rhetoric of Resistance

Member of Loyalty to Resistance Bloc Hajj Ali Ammar called on President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to quit the direct negotiations with the Israeli enemy, adding that path has brought only disgrace. Addressing the funeral held in Beirut’s Dahieh to mourn the martyrs claimed by the Z»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

KPM, BTC set Guinness World Record for world’s longest gold bar

KPM Precious Metals (KPM) has set a new Guinness World Record for the world’s longest gold bar, measuring 2.12 metres, marking a milestone for Egypt’s precious metals industry. The record was officially registered under the names of KPM and its brand BTC, which specialises in gold and silver bars, »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Kozloduy NPP Takes Additional Measures Due to Record-Low Danube Level, No Change in Plant's Schedule

The Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is operating according to schedule, with additional measures taken in response to the unprecedentedly low level of the Danube, the Energy Ministry said on Sunday. The Ministry said that all technical and organizational measures continue to be implemented, whil»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israel’s Ben Gvir advocates killing ‘30 to 40’ people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

JERUSALEM: An extremist Israeli lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition publicly advocated for killing “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, comments that surfaced Sunday and were quickly shared by Palestinian media. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir made the statement»»»

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UPI 2h

NATO jets shoot down drone in Romanian airspace - UPI.com

A Spanish F-18 jet flies over the military base of Torrejon de Ardoz in Madrid, Spain, on August 24, 2021. On Sunday, two Spanish jets as part of NATO shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace without authorization. File Photo by Mariscal/EPA Aug. 16 (UPI) -- NATO fighter jets shot down a dr»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Strait of Hormuz standoff: Three vessels attacked in 72 hours as threat stays severe

Three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz over a 72-hour period, with maritime authorities maintaining a severe threat level amid continuing regional tensions. The latest assessment from the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) said the attacks involved two tankers and a bu»»»

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Arab News 2h

Spain’s Aragon sends ‘largest deployment’ against wildfire

MADRID: Spain’s Aragon region deployed what authorities called the largest firefighting arsenal in its history on Sunday as French reinforcements were due to help contain a wildfire that has threatened a 1,000-year-old monastery. The blaze broke out on Monday and had approached the two monasteries »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Colombian woman dies saving dog from earthquake

Pasto, Colombia: Holding little Salomon in his arms, Michael Ruiz recounted how he found the pet next to his sister's body among the rubble after Colombia's devastating earthquake. The 7.4-magnitude earthquake, which struck the western parts of the South American country on Monday, has killed at le»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi Civil Defense says danger now passed in Jazan after issuing warning for border region

RIYADH: The Saudi civil defense agency issued an alert on Sunday warning of “potential danger” in the southern Jazan province along the border with Yemen that has been targeted by the militia recently, before confirming the danger had passed. “A warning has been issued by the National Early Warning»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Fujairah seizes 21 illegal fishing traps, releases endangered fish into sea

Fujairah Environment Authority has seized 21 illegal fishing traps during an inspection campaign near marine reserves off Dibba Al Fujairah, as authorities step up efforts to protect marine biodiversity and fish stocks. The field campaign was conducted within three nautical miles of Dibba Al Fujair»»»

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Arab News 2h

Pope calls for an end to West Bank violence against Palestinians

CASTEL GANDOLFO: ‌Pope Leo called on Sunday for an end to violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, ​amid a surge of attacks by militant settlers and a siege in the territory’s village of Qusra. Israeli settlers encircled houses after cutting off water and electricity, in what rights»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iraq recovers over $20m, 60kg of gold and vehicles during a corruption probe targeting minister

Dubai: Iraqi authorities have recovered more than $20 million in cash, 200 million Iraqi dinars, 60kg of gold and seven vehicles in the widening corruption investigation involving detained Deputy Oil Minister for Refining Affairs Adnan Al Jumaili, the judiciary said. Investigating Judge Diaa Jaafar»»»

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RT 2h

Musk’s $100 mn gamble helps revive alliance with Trump – WSJ

US-based tech billionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have rekindled their friendship after falling out last year, with Musk preparing a major donation to Republicans for the midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people who accompanied the two to China. Re»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum

Rome: Four works "of extraordinary value" by Renaissance artist Antonello da Messina have been stolen from a museum in Sicily, Italy's culture ministry said Sunday. The theft, that includes three panels of the 15th century San Gregorio Polyptych, occurred late Saturday at a museum in Messina, the r»»»

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Arab News 2h

Taif’s transformation from mountain farms to eco-sanctuaries

MAKKAH: The highlands of Taif rank among Saudi Arabia’s most prominent natural tourist destinations, where unique mountain geography and a temperate climate combine to create an ideal environment for growing the finest fruits and seasonal flowers. The region in recent years has undergone a qualitat»»»

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Arab News 2h

UK minister condemns 'settler terrorism' in occupied West Bank

LONDON: Britain’s minister of state for the Middle East on Saturday condemned what he called “settler terrorism” in the occupied West Bank, after reports that Israeli settlers had surrounded at least two Palestinian homes in the village of Qusra, south of Nablus. Stephen Doughty said the violence m»»»

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Arab News 2h

Perseid meteor shower lights up AlUla skies

RIYADH: The Perseid meteor shower lit up the skies above AlUla’s Al-Gharameel Reserve earlier this week, illuminating both the astronomical and natural qualities of a growing tourist destination in the Kingdom. The meteor shower peaks in the middle of August every year, and is best viewed in areas »»»

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