Arab News 3m

Europe’s hot, dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece, and drought in the UK

ATHENS: A record-breaking hot and dry summer tightened its grip on Europe on Monday, as water-dropping planes swooped over a major wildfire in Greece, firefighters in France sought to stabilize a blaze in Provence, and much of the United Kingdom recorded its driest July in nearly two centuries. Wil»»»

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France24 13m

Trump says US-Iran talks continue, warns Tehran faces 'last chance'

The US president insisted negotiations were underway despite Tehran's denials, saying Iran had a final opportunity to reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear programme before facing what he called 'decapitation.' US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran w»»»

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Gulf News 43m

Air India flight delay: How Kerala man won ₹136,000 compensation after 9-year legal battle

A Kerala man has won a nine-year legal battle against Air India after a delayed flight left him stranded overnight at Mumbai airport and forced him to spend thousands of rupees to return to his job in Saudi Arabia. The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Thiruvananthapuram, ordered Air»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Travelling from the UAE today? Check latest Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia cancellations, delays and travel advisories

Dubai: Air travel across the UAE remains largely operational despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, but passengers should continue to expect cancellations, delays and last-minute schedule changes on some regional routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balanc»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran general warns US warships: Any attempt to open new Hormuz route could trigger attack

An Iranina general has warned that US warships attempting to establish or enforce an alternative shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz could become targets, escalating an already dangerous confrontation over the strategic waterway. Major Gen. Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Supreme Lead»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'

US President Donald Trump said late on Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation." Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the reque»»»

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Ya Libnan 5h

Lebanon and Israel to hold 7th round of talks on Tuesday in Rome – Ya Libnan

Share: PHOTO- A message lighting up Times Square , New York City center :Neighboring nations deserve better than what stands between them. Lebanon and Israel will begin a seventh round of direct negotiations in the Italian capital Rome on Tuesday under US sponsorship, a Lebanese official said. The »»»

UPI 6h

States sue Trump administration to protect welfare data from DHS - UPI.com

New York's General Letitia James and 23 other attorneys general sued the Trump administration to block immigration officials from accessing private data from citizens enrolled in the anti-poverty TANF program. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A coalition of 24 Democrat»»»

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France24 6h

Bridge collapse in DR Congo reignites debate about mining revenues

Several people ended up in the river after an important bridge collapsed on June 3 in the village of Hombo in the eastern part of the DRC. The bridge is one of the failing critical infrastructures in a territory that is home to one of the most lucrative mines in the region.   The footage shows»»»

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UPI 7h

Tick-borne rabbit fever reported in New York - UPI.com

Rabbits are among the most common carriers of tularemia, hence the name rabbit fever. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Three confirmed cases of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, have been reported in New York this year, health officials said Monday. The cases a»»»

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Arab News 8h

Blocked shipping lanes slow relief as Middle East war’s toll on children grows, aid group says

LONDON: Save the Children warned on Monday that more than five months into the Middle East conflict, children across the region continue to pay the highest price, with many killed, injured, displaced or cut off from healthcare, education and protection. Compounding the crisis, the London-based char»»»

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UPI 8h

Factories heated up in July; skepticism over economy remains - UPI.com

A Hyundai technician places a metal collar around the ignition system on a Accent model in Chesterfield, Mo., on Feb. 2, 2024. The Institute for Supply Management’s July Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index report showed on Monday that economic activity picked up in the manufacturing sector. Fi»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'

US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation." Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the request of Sa»»»

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Arab News 9h

Can Trump’s ‘art of the deal’ strategy reshape the conflict with Iran?

ROME: Amid the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles on June 17, US President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement aimed at ending hostilities with Iran. The memorandum of understanding — a nonbinding short-term framework stating each party’s intention to stop the war — promised to immediatel»»»

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Arab News 9h

Israeli jail authorities accused of torturing child detainee Mohammed Hamid, 15

RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Prisoners’ Society says the case of detainee Mohammad Musa Hamid, 15, exposes systematic crimes committed by the Israeli prison authorities against inmates, including the denial of medical treatment, which it described as “slow killing.” The society said Hamid, born on Aug»»»

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Gulf News 9h

First US cyclospora deaths confirmed as Michigan reports 2 fatalities

Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been»»»

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UPI 10h

Michigan reports nation's first two deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak - UPI.com

At least 11,234 people have fallen ill with the gastrointestinal infection in Michigan. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said the outbreak of cyclosporiasis has spread to at least 45 states and struck more than 18,000 people. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Mi»»»

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Daily News Egypt 10h

Al-Sisi reviews strategic commodity stocks, social protection measures

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s food security system on Saturday, including strategic commodity stocks, food subsidy programmes, and social protection measures, as officials confirmed that the country’s reserves of essential goods remain at “very reassuring” levels despite »»»

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Arab News 10h

Hundreds of migrant children are stranded in Spain’s Ceuta after mass crossing

CEUTA: The teenage girl made it through the waves to Spanish territory. Her little brother did not, drowning in the Mediterranean, while their mother disappeared in the chaos when tens of thousands of people surged through the breakwater, trying to leave Morocco behind. The tragic story of a 17-yea»»»

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UPI 10h

New Zealand parliament makes English third official language - UPI.com

New Zealand First, the party led by Foreign Minister Winston Peters (R), pushed for legislation to make English an official language of the country. Opponents of the move called it "unnecessary," as 95% of the population speaks English. Photo by Aaron Favila/EPA Aug. 3 (UPI) -- New Zealand's parlia»»»

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Arab News 10h

What We Are Reading Today: ‘My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry’

If you feel like escaping everyday life and journeying into a heart-wrenching yet heartwarming novel, consider slipping into the pages of “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry.” This whimsical story, written by Swedish author Fredrik Backman, follows a 7-year-old girl and her other 77-ye»»»

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Tanjug 11h

Student protesters' association registered with Serbian Business Registers Agency

BELGRADE - Student protesters who have been taking part in blockades in Serbia following the November 1, 2024 deadly collapse of a railway station canopy in Novi Sad announced on social media on Monday that an association named Student List had been registered with the Business Registers Agency. It»»»

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Tanjug 12h

Serbia, Uzbekistan boosting friendship, building foundations of strategic partnership

BELGRADE - Serbian State Secretary at the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Veteran and Social Affairs Nikola Vukelic met with Uzbek Deputy FM Muzaffarbek Madrakhimov in Belgrade on Monday. The parties noted that Serbia and Uzbekistan were strengthening their friendship and building the foundation»»»

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Al Manar 12h

Hamas Affirms Israeli Attacks on Gaza Hinders Talks, Politburo Chief Receives Support Call from Iran’s President

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone call with the Politburo Chief of Hamas Resistance Movement Khalil Al-Hayya, congratulating him on his election. Pezeshkian told Hamas leader that Tehran continues with its unwavering support for the Palestinian people, stating: “We stand with you and»»»

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UPI 13h

Kay Granger, first woman to represent Texas GOP in Congress, dies - UPI.com

Kay Granger, the first Republican woman to represent the state of Texas in Congress, has died at the age of 83, her son has confirmed. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Kay Granger, the first Republican woman to represent the state of Texas in Congress, has died at the age of 83, »»»

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The Peninsula 13h

How to drink water (better)

Water. It is the source of life, a universal necessity and, as of recently, trending on social media. Content creators have been hyping “loaded water,” an arguably terrible name for a rather useful method of dressing up plain H2O with fresh fruit, herbs electrolyte packets and more, to promote bett»»»

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RT 13h

EU Migration Pact under fire after Spain’s Ceuta border crisis

On the last days of July, over 50,000 illegal immigrants breached the defensive perimeters of Ceuta and Melilla and swarmed into the Spanish enclaves in North Africa. This occurred against the backdrop of the grandly adopted New Pact for Migration in Brussels, which officially entered into force on»»»

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BNE 13h

The Russia, Ukraine drone war shifts to crippling ports

Ukraine's long-range drone campaign has entered a new phase, shifting from attacks on Russia's military infrastructure to systematic strikes on the commercial ports, grain terminals and oil export facilities that underpin both Moscow's wartime economy and Kazakhstan's energy exports. Russia has cou»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Inspectors cite repeated violations before ordering restaurant closure

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has ordered the temporary administrative closure of So Great Restaurant in Abu Dhabi after inspectors found repeated food safety violations that the authority said posed a risk to public health. The authority said the closure was issue»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Oil slides, stocks rise on hopes of deal to end Mideast war

London: Oil prices tumbled Monday and stocks mostly rose after US President Donald Trump said he was preparing for new talks with Iran aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. Crude futures slid more than six percent, even though Iran denied that any negotiations were taking place and earlier tr»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Historic Bihar upset: Prashant Kishor defeats BJP in Bankipur

Dubai: Prashant Kishor scored a landmark political victory in Bihar on Monday, defeating the BJP in the high-profile Bankipur Assembly by-election and delivering the first electoral win for his fledgling Jan Suraaj party. According to the final counting figures after 31 rounds, Kishor secured 63,20»»»

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Arab News 15h

Lebanon cautiously optimistic ahead of seventh round of talks with Israel

BEIRUT: Lebanon is preparing for a seventh round of US-mediated negotiations with Israel in Rome on Tuesday amid cautious hopes of progress, despite continued Israeli military escalation in the south. Lebanese expectations range from deep pessimism over the prospect of securing further Israeli with»»»

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Arab News 15h

Road to 2034: What does Saudi Arabia have to do to produce a successful national team?

RIYADH: In hindsight, Saudi Arabia’s exit from the World Cup after a stalemate with Cape Verde does not look as bad as it did at the time. The Blue Sharks were one of two teams to put two goals past runners-up Argentina, and the only team in the tournament to avoid both losing and conceding a goal »»»

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UPI 15h

Trump’s declassified election documents fall short of primetime claims - UPI.com

1 of 2 | President Donald Trump delivers an address on election security from the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 16. Pool Photo by Saul Loeb/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The 2026 midterm elections are fast approaching and President Donald Trump has launched a multi»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Bangladesh measles outbreak drives families into debt: aid groups

Dhaka: Bangladesh's deadliest measles outbreak in decades, which has killed hundreds of children, has had a crippling economic impact on families, aid groups warned Monday. At least 844 children have died and more than 112,000 people have sought hospital treatment for the preventable disease since »»»

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Business-review 15h

BoldMind investment fund and Pall-Ex management team acquire the company in a transaction exceeding EUR 25 million

Regional private equity fund BoldMind Capital Partners and the executive management team of Pall-Ex Romania, the Romanian operator of the international Pall-Ex franchise, have completed the acquisition of the company through a Leveraged Buy-Out (LBO) transaction valued at more than €25 million. The»»»

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Ya Libnan 16h

Aoun calls on Judiciary to issue the long awaited indictment over Beirut Port blast – Ya Libnan

Share: The Beirut port silos , before and after the blast.The silos were destroyed by a massive explosion Aug 4, 2020 in which 220 people were killed , 7000 Injured , after 2,750 Tonnes of Ammonium Nitrate that were illegally stored there for nearly 7 years exploded . President Michel Aoun was warn»»»

Naharnet 16h

Iran's leaders show united front over war but are divided over what the goal is

With escalating attacks against U.S. bases and its allies over the past week, Iran's leaders are showing considerable unity over their war strategy: hanging tough, determined to show Iran can endure more than America and its allies can. But within the leadership, there are sharp differences over wh»»»

Arab News 16h

Saudi Arabia’s TASI bucks regional market trend in tough H1: Kamco Invest 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index has climbed 0.9 percent since January, making it the Gulf Cooperation Council region’s second-best performer in 2026 despite recent widespread regional market turbulence. That positive year-to-date performance puts TASI well ahead of most regional peer»»»

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UPI 16h

China’s birth crisis threatens Xi’s superpower dream - UPI.com

Falling population puts China's ambition to surpass the United States at risk 1 of 2 | A woman walks along a street in front of buildings at the Central Business District (CBD) in Beijing, China, 31 July 2026. China’s General Purchasing Managers’ Index in July fell from 50.6 to 49.3. Photo by ANDRE»»»

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Arab News 16h

Who decides what we discover? How algorithmic recommendations are reshaping Saudi choices

ALKHOBAR: For many Saudis, discovering somewhere new no longer begins with chance. Increasingly, it begins with a recommendation. Whether it is a restaurant spotted while driving through an unfamiliar neighborhood, a book picked up because the cover caught the eye, or a song playing on the radio th»»»

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Arab News 16h

Saudi retailer eXtra posts higher H1 profit, declares $42.7m dividend

RIYADH: Saudi electronics retailer United Electronics Co., also known as eXtra, reported higher first-half net profit for 2026 after revenue rose 5.3 percent. According to Saudi Exchange filings, it increased to SR4.07 billion ($1.09 billion) from SR3.87 billion a year earlier, while net profit ros»»»

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Naharnet 17h

US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets

A giant American flag hanging on the wall of a warehouse in New Hampshire hints at the national importance of the elements bound inside the mining waste stored in 1-ton bags. The company uses electrolysis to separate the key critical elements President Donald Trump's administration desperately want»»»

RT 17h

UEFA beat FIFA’s World Cup sell-off – but its own crisis is next

As I sat in the Olympic Stadium in Athens on Thursday night, I would like to say I felt the hand of history on my shoulder, but instead I felt a sick feeling in my stomach at how European football has been irreversibly damaged by the holier than thou brigade at UEFA. UEFA, the governing body for fo»»»

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Gulf News 17h

From strawberries to aircraft parts: UK exports on Emirates SkyCargo grow

Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo transported more than 57,000 tonnes of exports from the UK during the 2025-26 financial year, with growing demand for British food, pharmaceuticals and aerospace components helping lift cargo volumes by 11 per cent year on year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Ch»»»

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Gulf News 17h

Trump says Iran talks are back on, but Tehran denies negotiations: What to know

US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran would resume Monday, claiming a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme could be close. Iran, however, denied that direct negotiations with Washington are underway, saying its current discussions are with Oman over a temporary route t»»»

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Arab News 18h

Bangladesh measles outbreak drives families into debt: aid groups

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s deadliest measles outbreak in decades, which has killed hundreds of children, has had a crippling economic impact on families, aid groups warned Monday. At least 844 children have died and more than 112,000 people have sought hospital treatment for the preventable disease since »»»

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The Peninsula 18h

Training the UK 'surgeons of the future' using robots

London: Pulling his face away from an immersive 3D headset looking deep inside a patient's lung, doctor Sasha Stamenkovic recounted the final steps of an operation using robots to remove a tumour. "We've done some very, very intricate operating today," said the 60-year-old consultant thoracic surge»»»

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Gulf News 18h

Kerala steps up rescue as floods claim 15 lives

Kerala intensified rescue and relief operations on Monday as the death toll from days of torrential rain and flooding rose to 15, even as authorities said the overall situation was gradually coming under control in most parts of the state despite forecasts of more heavy rain. More than 11,000 peopl»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 19h

Water and energy crisis: Orbán strongman admits failure

For years, the distribution of rainfall across the Carpathian Basin has become ever more extreme. Experts have long warned that there is no sign of any reversal in the trend, and that the climate crisis will only deepen the drying-out of the region. Yet the previous government did nothing to addres»»»

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