Gulf News 7m

Iran rejects US-backed deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz: What UAE residents need to know

US President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US and Israel would pause planned strikes on Iran has eased fears of an immediate escalation, but uncertainty remains after Tehran rejected key claims about a proposed deal. Meanwhile, OPEC+ has agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels a»»»

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France24 11m

Fast access to Trump's ‘Truth Social’ posts goes on sale for $100,000 per month

US President Donald Trump's posts on his Truth Social platform can move markets with a few keystrokes. Starting Saturday, for a fee of $100,000 a month, Wall Street traders can access his "Truth API" service to have high-speed access to the president's announcements about economic policy and g»»»

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France24 12m

Israeli strikes on residential buildings kill at least nine in Gaza

Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight killed at least nine people after hitting several residential buildings, local authorities said on Sunday. Seven people were also killed in Israeli strikes on Saturday, a day after Hamas said it had agreed to the latest deal on ending the war. Gaza civil defence of»»»

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Arab News 50m

Saudi bank credit rises 7.3% as deposits grow to $835bn 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s banking sector continued to expand in June, with total bank credit rising 7.3 percent year on year to SR3.42 trillion ($912 billion) and overall bank deposits increasing 8.9 percent to SR3.13 trillion, official data showed. According to the latest data from the Saudi Central »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE tourism from Russia is booming, with over 1 million visitors expected this summer

Dubai: Russian tourist arrivals to the UAE are expected to exceed one million by the end of the summer season, driven by expanding direct air links and sustained demand for the Gulf destination, according to the Russian Union of Travel Industry. The industry body said the UAE continues to rank amon»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Tourists chase high-octane thrill in China's trending biker capital

China: The roar of engines fills the night air in China's Chongqing city as tourists awkwardly clamber onto gleaming motorbikes and cling to muscular drivers to star in personalised videos. Teams of sellers hawk their filming services to passersby, many of whom have been drawn to the city and its c»»»

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RT 1h

Germany has reached a new low in election rigging

Today’s Germany is a grim, unhappy place. Thirty-six years after West Germany’s take-over of the former East Germany (polite term: re-unification), which was supposed to herald a golden age of national fulfilment, citizens are in a very foul mood. According to Ipsos, one of Germany’s go-to pollster»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

GERB Leader Borissov: GERB to Discuss Presidential Election in September

GERB will discuss the presidential election in September, party leader Boyko Borissov said on Sunday during the party's New Minds Political Academy. He was responding to a journalist's question about a comment by Democratic Bulgaria co-leader Ivaylo Mirchev that GERB and the right-wing parties woul»»»

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EU Observer 3h

EU risks missing digital jobs target by five million, despite rapid tech growth

The EU is on course to miss its flagship Digital Decade target of employing 20 million information and communications technology (ICT) specialists by 2030, according to a new Eurofound report. Missing the target by around five million workers raises questions whether Brussels is doing enough to tac»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai issues Super Guide for Kids: Over 100 places to play, splash and learn this summer

Dubai: Families in the UAE looking to keep children entertained this summer now have a one-stop reference to work with. Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has released Dubai’s Super Guide for Kids as part of its #DubaiDestinations campaign, mapping out more than »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Messi returns as Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Columbus Crew

Miami: Lionel Messi returned to Major League Soccer action after World Cup duty on Saturday, coming on in the second half as his Inter Miami side drew 2-2 with Columbus Crew. Two weeks after Argentina's loss to Spain in the World Cup final, Messi was back on the pitch, entering in the 53rd minute t»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Hezbollah Races to Rebuild War-Torn Villages as MP Fadallah Slams State for ‘Diplomatic Victory’ Handed to America - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Races to Rebuild War-Torn Villages as MP Fadallah Slams State for ‘Diplomatic Victory’ Handed to America 02-08-2026 12:12 PM In a»»»

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Arab News 3h

Team Falcons’ 15-year-old prodigy Jaime ‘Craime’ Bustos claims Street Fighter 6 at Esports World Cup

PARIS: Saudi Arabia’s Team Falcons have surged to the top of the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship standings after Chilean pro Jaime “Craime” Bustos claimed the Street Fighter 6 title. The win makes him the youngest player ever to take an EWC championship, at the age of 15 years, two months »»»

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Arab News 3h

Egypt growth outlook cut to 5% as inflation delays rate cuts: BMI 

RIYADH: Egypt’s economy is expected to grow 5 percent in fiscal 2026/27, while inflation is forecast to average 14.4 percent this year, delaying interest rate cuts until 2027, a new analysis showed. BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, lowered its fiscal 2026/27 growth forecast from 5.2 percent, citing »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Driving in Sharjah? Here's how new traffic diversions are keeping the city moving

Sharjah: Sharjah has rolled out a series of major traffic diversions across the emirate as it presses ahead with an ambitious programme of road, bridge and tunnel construction, with authorities saying the measures have helped maintain traffic flow despite large-scale infrastructure works. The Sharj»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Running from poverty, they met with death: 19 Afghan migrants perish in desert

Kabul: Nineteen Afghan men have died of thirst and heat exhaustion while attempting to cross illegally into Iran through one of the world's harshest desert regions. Local authorities in Nimroz Province, in south-western Afghanistan, said rescue teams recovered the bodies of 14 menfrom the Rig Lalo »»»

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Arab News 4h

FIFA chief Infantino’s position looks unacceptable, head of European leagues says

ZURICH: Gianni Infantino’s position ‌as FIFA president looks untenable following his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup’s ​commercial rights, the head of Europe’s professional football leagues said on Sunday. Claudius Schaefer, whose organization represents 53 professional men’s and women»»»

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Naharnet 4h

UN says Israeli demolitions in Lebanon 'deeply concerning'

The United Nations has expressed concern over Israel's ongoing demolitions in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah. "The scale of the detonations and demolitions taking place in south Lebanon is deeply concerning, with a devastating impact on civilian infrastructure, cultu»»»

Gulf News 4h

Up to 100 meteors an hour in UAE: Why Perseids 2026 meteor shower is unlike any other

Dubai: UAE skywatchers are in for a treat this month, as the Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of August 12-13, bringing up to 100 meteors an hour blazing across the desert sky, according to the Dubai Astronomy Group. This year's display arrives with a bonus: it also falls on a ne»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Israel says killed several Hezbollah fighters in south Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Saturday that it killed several Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon and that an Israeli soldier was injured there despite a ceasefire. The military said it identified several Hezbollah fighters overnight inside what Israel has labelled a "security zone" in southern L»»»

Naharnet 5h

Israeli strikes kill eight in Gaza overnight

Overnight Israeli strikes on Gaza hit multiple residential buildings and killed at least eight people, authorities said Sunday, despite Hamas saying it agreed to the latest stage of a deal to end the war. Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a plan championed by U.S. President Donald Trump that inclu»»»

Gulf News 5h

Which is Dubai’s most popular way to commute?

Dubai: Dubai Metro has cemented its position as the emirate’s most popular mode of transport, carrying 136.5 million passengers in the first six months of 2026 and accounting for nearly four out of every 10 public transport journeys, as Dubai’s integrated mobility network recorded a total of 348.1 »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Kerala State badminton champion Sree Eswar Shijo to attend exclusive 12-day high-performance training camp at NVBS

Doha: Young badminton sensation Sree Eswar Shijo, one of Kerala’s most promising badminton players, has been personally invited by Coach Manoj Sahibjan, Founder and High Performance Director & Developer (HPDD) of NVBS, to participate in an exclusive 12-day High-Performance Badminton Training Camp. »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Nimsdai Purja’s final climb: How a last-minute decision became his last mission

Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja’s final expedition began with an unexpected decision — one that could have taken him closer to another historic mountaineering achievement. Days before he was killed in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, the British-Nepali mountaineer revealed that the climb was not part»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Trump Halts ‘WWII-Level’ Strikes on Iran Amid Last-Ditch Diplomatic Push; Tehran Warns of Unrestricted Retaliation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump Halts ‘WWII-Level’ Strikes on Iran Amid Last-Ditch Diplomatic Push; Tehran Warns of Unrestricted Retaliation 02-08-2026 09:43 AM US P»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

QF’s Mukhayamna Programme equips youth with skills through STEM, leadership and sports

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s annual Mukhayamna Summer Programme is equipping young people with future-ready skills by introducing them to emerging fields such as quantum computing, coding, business and leadership, while combining these with sports, arts and creative activities to foster well-rou»»»

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Arabfinance 6h

Oliv Sees Digital Factoring as a Catalyst for Egypt's SME Growth Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Egypt’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector faces an estimated $10 billion factoring gap and a broader $48 billion MENA region financing shortfall. Despite representing the backbone of economic growth and employment, SMEs in Egypt remain severely underserved by traditional bankin»»»

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Novinite 7h

Bulgaria’s Business Climate Improves in July, Construction Leads GrowthOpinions

Bulgaria’s business climate improved slightly in July, with the strongest positive movement recorded in the construction sector, while services reported a decline, according to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). The overall business climate indicator rose by 0.7 points compared wit»»»

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Gulf News 8h

US pauses Iran strikes: What Trump said and what the proposed deal means

US President Donald Trump said the United States and Israel will pause planned strikes on Iran after claiming that Middle Eastern countries had helped outline a possible deal to end the months-long conflict. The announcement came after days of warnings that Washington was preparing further military»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Up to 48C today: UAE braces for scorching heat before rain returns this week

Dubai: The UAE is set for another hot day on Sunday, with temperatures climbing to 48C in inland areas as the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy skies and the possibility of afternoon showers over eastern parts of the country. Light to moderate south-easterly winds»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Kerala rain havoc: Floods, landslides leave destruction; alerts issued

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rain and strong winds in parts of Kerala over the next three hours as the state continues to battle rain-related disasters that have claimed seven lives. In an alert issued at 2:30am on Sunday, the IMD forecast heavy rainfall in Idukki, »»»

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Arab News 12h

Israeli strikes kill at least four in Gaza despite Trump announcing breakthrough

CAIRO: Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza ‌for a second straight day on Sunday, killing at least four Palestinians, despite US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a breakthrough in ​efforts to implement last year’s Gaza ceasefire agreement. Palestinian health officials said Israeli warplanes»»»

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Arab News 13h

Iran threatens to strike other nations’ energy fields if US launches fresh attacks 

CAIRO: Iran warned ​this weekend against any “adventurous action” by the US and said it would retaliate decisively if American forces follow through on President Donald Trump’s threats of fresh attacks on Iranian targets.Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi’s comments in separate phone calls on Sa»»»

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Arab News 13h

‘I just want a chance’: Moroccans sought better future in collective crossing to Spain territory

CEUTA, Spain: When he heard the border had been breached, Abdulah Buji jumped on his motorbike and raced from his home in northern Morocco toward Ceuta, joining tens of thousands of people trying to swim into the tiny Spanish territory in North Africa. Like many of his fellow countrymen, Buji was i»»»

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UPI 14h

Trump revives anti-weaponization fund after saying it was 'dead' - UPI.com

Speaking to reporters at Camp David on Friday, President Donald Trump had admitted the controversial $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund was “dead” -– but flip flopped the following day. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 1 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would p»»»

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Sana 15h

Foreign firms at Motor Show 2026 voice confidence in Syria’s investment outlook

Damascus, Aug. 2 (SANA) Foreign companies participating in the “Motor Show 2026” said Syria‘s automotive market is entering a new phase of recovery, citing growing investment opportunities and renewed confidence in the country’s economic and industrial outlook. The 14th International Motor Show for»»»

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RT 15h

Trump warns US faces Spain-style migrant invasion if Democrats return

The surge of migrants across the border from Morocco into Spain is an example of what could happen to the US if Republicans aren’t elected, US President Donald Trump has claimed. Trump has repeatedly attacked his political opponents over immigration, blaming his predecessor Joe Biden for illegal bo»»»

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Jordan Times 17h

Arab Bank Group profits grow to $571m in H1 2026

AMMAN — Arab Bank Group reported positive results during the first half of 2026, with 7 per cent increase in net income after tax reaching $570.9 million as compared to $535.3 million for the same period last year.The Group maintained its strong capital base with a total equity of $13.5 billion, ac»»»

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Jordan Times 17h

Gov't freezes fuel prices to cushion global energy shocks, protect national economy

AMMAN — The government continues its efforts to mitigate the domestic impact of soaring global energy prices by freezing the primary prices of oil derivatives for the current month.The measure aims to curb transportation, production and industrial costs while stabilising commodity and service price»»»

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Arab News 17h

WHO: Ebola epidemic in DR Congo ‘intensifying at exceptional pace’

GENEVA: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is intensifying at an “exceptional” pace, the World Health Organization warned on Saturday, calling for a significant scaling-up of the health response. “This outbreak is now the largest recorded Ebola virus disease outbreak in the coun»»»

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BNE 17h

Drought grips Central Europe, disrupting nuclear power, shipping and agriculture

Europe's worst drought in decades is rippling through the continent's transport, energy and agricultural sectors, bringing shipping on parts of the Danube to a standstill, threatening nuclear power generation and exposing growing vulnerabilities as climate change pushes temperatures to unprecedente»»»

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Novinite 18h

Bulgaria Launches €17M Repair Deal to Keep MiG-29 Fleet Flying

Bulgaria’s Defense Ministry has launched a public procurement procedure worth 17 million euros, including VAT, for the repair of up to 10 engines for the country’s MiG-29 fighter jets as Sofia seeks to keep the aging fleet operational until its new F-16 aircraft become fully ready for service. The »»»

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BNE 18h

Drought grips Central Europe, disrupting nuclear power, shipping and agriculture

Europe's worst drought in decades is rippling through the continent's transport, energy and agricultural sectors, bringing shipping on parts of the Danube to a standstill, threatening nuclear power generation and exposing growing vulnerabilities as climate change pushes temperatures to unprecedente»»»

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BNE 18h

Ukraine closing the missile gap on Russia from a standing start

Soviet Ukraine once built some of Moscow's deadliest missiles: the Yuzhmash plant in Dnipro produced the SS-18 intercontinental ballistic missile, technology reportedly still echoing decades later in North Korea's own missile engines. During the Soviet period, the Yuzhnoye design bureau in Dnipro d»»»

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BNE 18h

Drought grips Central Europe, disrupting nuclear power, shipping and agriculture

Europe's worst drought in decades is rippling through the continent's transport, energy and agricultural sectors, bringing shipping on parts of the Danube to a standstill, threatening nuclear power generation and exposing growing vulnerabilities as climate change pushes temperatures to unprecedente»»»

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Arab News 18h

UN says Israeli demolitions in Lebanon ‘deeply concerning’

BEIRUT: The United Nations on Saturday expressed concern over Israel’s ongoing demolitions in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire in its war with Iran-backed Hezbollah. “The scale of the detonations and demolitions taking place in south Lebanon is deeply concerning, with a devastating impact on ci»»»

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Arab News 19h

Desert Vipers take positives despite Guyana Global Super League exit

DUBAI: Desert Vipers head coach Azhar Mahmood has urged his side to learn from its shortcomings after the franchise’s Guyana Global Super League campaign ended with defeat in the qualifier, while highlighting the emergence of UAE players as a major positive from the tournament. The Vipers missed ou»»»

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Arab News 20h

Richarlison, Tonali fire 10-man Spurs to 2-1 Sydney win over Chelsea

SYDNEY: Brazil striker Richarlison scored a 90th-minute winner and club record signing Sandro Tonali got his first goal as 10-man Tottenham beat London rivals Chelsea 2-1 in a feisty pre-season friendly in Sydney on Saturday. Both sides fielded strong line-ups and Spurs struck first on 19 minutes t»»»

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Arab News 21h

Wildfires rage in Greece as firefighters continue battle in France and Spain

ATHENS: Wildfires fanned by heavy winds burned across multiple areas of Greece on Saturday, including near Athens, with large-scale firefighting operations and emergency evacuations underway, while conditions worsened again in parts of Spain and France. Europe has been ravaged by wildfires this sum»»»

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The Peninsula 22h

Maresca's first Man City outing ends in shootout defeat to Inter

Hong Kong: Enzo Maresca's first game as Manchester City manager ended in defeat on penalties after drawing 1-1 with Inter Milan in a friendly in Hong Kong on Saturday. Matteo Lavelli netted the decisive spot-kick for a 3-1 shootout win for the Italian champions as Maresca led out City for the first»»»

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