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Gold is back above $4,600: What Dubai shoppers need to know today

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged higher on Thursday, giving shoppers a slightly more expensive start to the day as the precious metal remained above $4,600 an ounce and investors assessed the outlook for US interest rates. The move comes after gold fell sharply in the previous session following US»»»

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QOC holds awareness workshop for Asian Games

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) held an awareness workshop for Qatari athletes participating in the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which will take place in Japan from 19 September to 4 October, as part of the ongoing preparations for Team Qatar’s participation in the continental»»»

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US’s Iran Policy Has Reached ‘Pure Parody’: Foreign Ministry Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei criticizes the various means through which the United States has been trying to enforce its newly announced restrictive measures against Iran. “Washington’s Iran policy has reached pure parody,” »»»

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Child who fell off escalator at Bishkek's shopping mall emerges from coma - | 24.KG

A child who fell off an escalator at the Vefa shopping center in Bishkek has emerged from a coma. The Bishkek City Children’s Clinical Emergency Hospital told 24.kg news agency. The child has been transferred from intensive care to a regular ward. According to doctors, his condition is showing posi»»»

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Beyond the ‘firsts’: Masdar’s Zainab Al Ali on Abu Dhabi and the next generation of Emirati women

On Emirati Women’s Day, celebrating the “firsts” achieved by women matters. But for Zainab Al Ali, Director of Outreach and Stakeholder Relations at Masdar, the more interesting conversation is about what comes next, particularly in Abu Dhabi, where a growing ecosystem around education, innovation,»»»

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Bulgaria's Industry Rests on Metals as Neighbors Find Other NichesOpinions

European Union industrial production returned to growth in 2025 after two consecutive years of decline, while Bulgaria, Romania and Greece continued to show markedly different industrial profiles. Bulgaria's industry is particularly concentrated in basic metals and metal products, Romania has a str»»»

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US-Iran war: Hormuz talks offer hope, what UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 27, 2026)

The US-Iran conflict remains a major security and economic concern for the UAE, as diplomatic efforts to revive talks gather pace while the Hormuz Strait remains heavily disrupted and Washington drives tougher economic pressure on Tehran. Here are the latest developments: Qatar's leader heads to Te»»»

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The Peninsula 16m

Al Rayyan eye second win as Al Shamal, Al Gharafa clash

Doha, Qatar: Al Rayyan will seek a second straight victory when they face Al Wakrah in the second round of the Qatar Stars League at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium today. The match will kick off at 7:30pm, with Al Rayyan looking to build on their 1-0 win over newcomers Lusail. Al Wakrah, meanwhile, opene»»»

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Al Janoub Arena opens as Qatar-China clash launches FIBA World Cup 2027 countdown

Doha, Qatar: Combining sporting legacy with sustainability, Al Janoub Arena will officially open its doors today hosting the highly anticipated clash between the Qatar and China in Window 4 of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. The game carries special significance a»»»

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QSL reviews preparations for Qatar Cup semi-finals

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stars League Foundation held a technical meeting to finalise the organisational and technical arrangements for the Qatar Cup 2026 semi-finals. The meeting covered matchday procedures, stadium schedules, team kits and refereeing protocols, with all teams urged to cooperate ful»»»

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Qatar announces 12-man squad

Doha, Qatar: Qatar coach Hakan Demir yesterday named the 12-man squad for today’s clash against China in the second stage of the Asian qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. The match will be hosted at Al Janoub Arena with kick-off scheduled at 7pm. The roster includes Mostafa Fouda, Mi»»»

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24 News Agency 21m

New four-season uniform developed for Kyrgyzstan’s traffic safety officers - | 24.KG

A new standard-issue uniform has been developed for employees of the Main Traffic Safety Department. The Patrol Police Department’s press service reported. The uniform sets are designed for service in spring, summer, autumn and winter. Comfort, different weather conditions and the visibility of off»»»

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Oncology Center Head Nurbek Bukuev appointed Deputy Minister of Health - | 24.KG

Nurbek Bukuev has been appointed Deputy Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan by a Cabinet of Ministers’ order. He replaces Bakytbek Kadyraliev. According to the Ministry of Health, the new deputy minister was introduced to the staff of the ministry’s central office. Photo Ministry of Health. Nurbek Buk»»»

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The Peninsula 28m

QNB Group, Mastercard enable world’s first international card payment in Syria

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has announced the successful completion of the first end-to-end international card payment transaction in Syria, marking an important step in the development of the country’s digital payments infrastructure. The »»»

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Gulf News 36m

Pakistani investigators visit hospital nursery where fire killed 14 newborns

Investigators appointed by Pakistan's prime minister visited on Thursday the hospital nursery where a fast-moving fire killed 14 newborns, as grieving families sought answers about the cause of the blaze and the safety measures at the major government facility. The fire early Wednesday was confined»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

Yunus Emre Cultural Centre to launch new cultural season

Doha, Qatar: The Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Centre in Doha is preparing to launch its new educational and cultural season on September 13, offering a diverse programme of language courses, arts workshops, heritage activities, culinary sessions and cultural events aimed at strengthening cultural ti»»»

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Qatar, Thailand join hands for mangrove restoration

Doha, Qatar: A mangrove expert from Thailand has been selected to serve as a consultant for a mangrove restoration project in Qatar, representing an important milestone in bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the field of sustainable development, the Royal Thai Embassy in Doha said in»»»

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Commercial Bank marks conclusion of Young Investors Programme 2026

Doha, Qatar: Commercial Bank celebrated the successful conclusion of the fourth edition of its Young Investors Programme 2026 with a closing ceremony held on Sunday, 23 August, at Commercial Bank Plaza. The event brought together participants aged 18 to 25, alongside their parents, to recognise the»»»

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Office market signals resilience buoyed by long-term corporate leases

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s commercial office real estate sector has demonstrated notable resilience in the face of recent regional geopolitical friction, driven by long-term corporate leases and robust demand from public sector entities, according to a real estate market report published yesterday by Cus»»»

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Actmedia 44m

Turnover of business services provided to enterprises in Romania decreases 1.4pct in H1 2026

The turnover from business services provided mainly to enterprises in Romania in H1 2026 decreased by 1.4%, unadjusted, y-o-y, and -2.2% seasonally adjusted, according to data published on Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Between January 1 and June 30, 2026, decreases were re»»»

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Wholesale trade turnover up 0.8% in first half of 2026

Turnover in wholesale trade (except trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles) increased in the first half of this year, both as gross series (+0.8%) and as a series adjusted according to the number of working days and seasonality (+0.6%), compared with the same period in 2025, according to the Natio»»»

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CFA Romania: Confidence indicator rose in July, with the risk of recession remaining

The confidence indicator rose in July, amid the confirmation of Romania's investment-grade rating by rating agencies, but the economy will continue to stagnate, pointing to a high risk of recession, according to Adrian Codirlasu, President of CFA Romania."The confidence indicator rose in July, amid»»»

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Romanian specialist Bogdan Leu, elected in Paris as CIGRE Next Generation Network President

Romanian energy engineer and specialist Bogdan Leu has been elected International NGN President of International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) to lead the global CIGRE Next Generation Network community for the 2026-2028 term.In the new leadership structure, Bogdan Leu will work alongsid»»»

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PNADD: Romania can no longer afford debt-fuelled consumption;EUR 83.9 bln in public debt matures in 2027-2030

Romania can no longer afford to finance consumption through debt, warns Nicu Vasile, president of the National Pact for Agriculture and Sustainable Development (PNADD), noting that approximately EUR83.9 billion of public debt principal will reach maturity between 2027 and 2030. In his view, the cou»»»

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Interim PM Bolojan: PNL to support, through all necessary actions, amending ANI law

Interim Prime Minister, Liberal leader Ilie Bolojan says the Senate vote on the integrity law "was a difficult one for the PNL, because a provision that changes the rules during the game is deeply immoral and unfair", but announced that the National Liberal Party "will support, through all necessar»»»

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Nicusor Dan: The parties of the former governing coalition have not reached a political and social consensus on the pay bill

The parties of the former governmental coalition did not reach a political and social consensus on the pay bill in the budgetary system and they assumed together the loss of the 770 million euro relating to this PNRR target, said, on Wednesday president Nicusor Dan.'Since May, the Presidential Admi»»»

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Romania receives first EUR2.5 billion payment under SAFE defence instrument

Romania on Wednesday received its first payment of EUR2.5 billion under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence instrument, representing 15% of its total allocation of EUR 16.7 billion, the European Commission reported on Wednesday.According to a European Commission press release, SAFE is a E»»»

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Draft decision on operational and financial closure of NRRP, adopted by Senate plenary

On Wednesday, the Senate plenary approved the bill regarding the operational and financial closure of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, with 91 votes in favor, 24 against, and seven abstentions.According to the explanatory memorandum, the need for regulation arises from the conclusion, on »»»

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President Nicusor Dan visits Chisinau for Moldova Independence Day events

President Nicusor Dan is paying on Thursday a visit to the Republic of Moldova, where he will take part in events marking Independence Day.According to the Presidential Administration, Dan will begin the day in Cahul, visiting the 'Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu Republican Musical-Dramatic Theatre and th»»»

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Claudiu Nasui is due to be sworn in on Friday as Minister for Economic Development and Digitalisation of the Republic of Moldova

The USR deputy Claudiu Nasui who will take over the position of minister of economic development and digitalization in the Republic of Moldova and Eugeniu Osmochescu, nominated for the position of minister of agriculture and food industry will be sworn in on Friday, announced on Wednesday at the be»»»

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Aerial target detected near border; new RO-ALERT message for residents of Tulcea

People in the northern and eastern areas of Tulcea County received a new RO-ALERT warning message on Thursday morning concerning the possibility of drones or fragments of drones falling, amid the war in Ukraine.In the message, the authorities urged people to remain calm and take shelter in safe pla»»»

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Russia Hits Energy Facilities Ensuring Work of Odessa Region Ports - Defense Ministry

Russia's night strike hit energy facilities ensuring the functioning of ports in the Odessa region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Last night, the Russian armed forces carried out a massive strike with high-precision ground, air and sea-based weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles, wh»»»

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62 students complete ‘Riwaq Al-Diyaa’ summer camp

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has concluded the “Riwaq Al-Diyaa” summer educational camp, bringing together 62 Qatari and resident students aged 14 to 18 in a programme designed to strengthen their connection with the Holy Quran while nurturing their values, sk»»»

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UDST signs MoU with Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services

Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services, establishing a framework for collaboration to expand access to quality higher education for sponsored students from unde»»»

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Education Ministry honours new teachers, mentors under ‘Successful Start’ programme

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has honoured participants of the fourth cohort of the “Successful Start” (Bedaya Muwaqqa) programme, along with 16 mentors who supported and guided newly appointed teachers during their first year in the education field. The honour»»»

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Qatar’s Yusuf Asheer wins third place at King Mohammed VI International Quran competition

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs H E Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanim received Qatari Quran contestant Yusuf Ahmed Yusuf Hassan Asheer in recognition of his achievement in securing third place at the King Mohammed VI International Competition for the Memorisation, Recitatio»»»

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RACA forum discusses challenges facing non-profit sector

Doha, Qatar: The Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities (RACA) organized a forum to discuss the key results of updating the national assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing risks and its implications for the non-profit sector, with the aim of enhancing governance, transparenc»»»

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Safari Hypermarket to open ninth outlet in Sheehaniya today

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket, which has been continuing its success story in Qatar for nearly two decades, will open its ninth outlet in Sheehaniya today, August 27. One of the key features of the new outlet is that it will remain open 24 hours a day for the convenience of customers. Safari Grou»»»

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NCSA named Official Workshop Partner for CYSEC Qatar 2026

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has confirmed its participation as the Official Workshop Partner for the upcoming 22nd global edition of CYSEC Qatar 2026, which is scheduled to convene on September 8 at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. As a core highlight of»»»

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Appeals court allows charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver to proceed - UPI.com

A federal appeals judge ruled Wednesday against dismissing charges accusing Rep. LaMonica McIver of assaulting, resisting, impeding and interfering with federal officials while on site at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in September. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo Aug. 27 (UPI) »»»

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Women’s crime in Kyrgyzstan rises by 22 percent since start of year - | 24.KG

From January to July 2026, law enforcement agencies in Kyrgyzstan identified 13,490 offenders. This is 11.4 percent more than during the same period in 2025, when 12,114 offenders were identified. A report of the National Statistical Committee based on data from the country’s Prosecutor General’s O»»»

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Search for 1,300 missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

Nuwakot, Nepal: Rescue teams rushed Thursday to find more than 1,300 people missing on the Nepal-Tibet border in flash floods and landslides that killed at least 165 and swept away entire villages. A terrifying clip of surveillance video from the Chinese side of the frontier shows a massive wall of»»»

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Asan Zhanyshov wins International Greco-Roman Wrestling Tournament in Poland - | 24.KG

Kyrgyz athlete Asan Zhanyshov won the Wladyslaw Pytlasinski Memorial International Greco-Roman Wrestling Tournament, currently underway in Poland. Zhanyshov competed in the 87-kilogram weight class and had four bouts. In his first bout, he defeated his compatriot Azat Salidinov 4-0, then Hungarian »»»

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What we know about the environmental causes behind the Nepal landslide

Deadly floods along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday highlighted the near-impossible task of predicting sudden landslides and mudflows in the Himalayas. Experts say the terrain can turn a blocked river into a devastating torrent within minutes, while climate change may be increasing the risks of»»»

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Arab News 1h

Death toll from Algeria wildfires rises to 12

ALGIERS, Algeria: Forest fires killed 12 people and injured dozens in northeastern Algeria on Wednesday, the interior minister and civil protection authorities said. The tolls rose from earlier local media reports of two deaths and an unspecified number of injuries in coastal Bejaia province, aroun»»»

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Death toll from Algeria wildfires rises to 12

ALGIERS, Algeria: Forest fires killed 12 people and injured dozens in northeastern Algeria on Wednesday, the interior minister and civil protection authorities said. The tolls rose from earlier local media reports of two deaths and an unspecified number of injuries in coastal Bejaia province, aroun»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Municipalities conduct over 174,000 inspections in Q2 2026 to strengthen public services

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s municipalities stepped up their field and community services during the second quarter of 2026, conducting more than 174,000 health, general and technical inspections and responding to 7,550 customer service requests, according to performance figures issued by the Ministry of M»»»

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Nepal says 823 out of contact after deadly floods: disaster agency

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal's disaster agency said that 823 people remained out of contact on Thursday, more than 24 hours after a deadly flood tore through the border region with Tibet. The 823 includes at least 579 tourists, both Nepali and foreigners, it said in an update. At least 165 people are co»»»

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Realty market stabilises as economic rebound looms

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s economy and domestic real estate sector demonstrated remarkable resilience during the second quarter of 2026, setting the stage for a strong economic rebound as market conditions stabilise, analysts said. Despite temporary headwinds stemming from broader regional geopolitical u»»»

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Arab News 1h

After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

WASHINGTON: When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four to five weeks. Six months later, there’s still no off-ramp in sight despite Trump’s repeated assertions that the war has been won or a deal to resolve it was nearly complete»»»

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