Dailynews Hungary 14m

These were the most-watched FIFA World Cup matches in Hungary

Never before in the history of the FIFA World Cup have there been as many matches as there were in 2026. A total of 104 matches were played, most of which Hungarian viewers could watch on M4 Sport, while a few matches were broadcast on the Duna World channel due to overlapping events at the end of »»»

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Arab News 34m

UK premier signals support for written constitution

LONDON: Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled his support for a written constitution for the UK, which unlike most countries, does not have one authoritative document. Since entering office just two weeks ago, the former mayor of Greater Manchester has made devolution of power to »»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egyptian remittances are among our key sources of foreign currency: PM Madbouly

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said remittances and investments from Egyptians living abroad are among the country’s most important sources of foreign currency, playing a vital role in strengthening the economy’s resilience amid successive regional and global crises. Madbouly made the rema»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran foreign ministry says close to deal with Oman on Hormuz route

Tehran: The spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry said on Sunday that Tehran and Muscat were close to reaching a deal on a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, separate from the existing corridors. "We are now going to reach an understanding on a route acceptable to both sides -- neithe»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Will Hungary's energy crisis derail Sziget Festival? Organisers reveal emergency power plan

As Hungary prepares for a critical week amid an unprecedented energy crisis, many festivalgoers have been wondering whether the country’s biggest music event could be affected. Sziget Festival organisers have now addressed those concerns, insisting that the event will go ahead even if the national »»»

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France24 3h

Spain's Ceuta navigates aftermath of border surge as most migrants return home

Ceuta was returning to normal over the weekend after an unprecedented migrant surge that saw up to 60,000 people enter the tiny Spanish exclave from Morocco in just two days. But with at least 72 migrants dead and most arrivals having already returned to Morocco, residents were still grappling with»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Kozloduy NPP Operates as Scheduled despite Record-Low Danube Levels

Both Kozloduy NPP units are operating as scheduled despite record-low Danube levels, the Energy Ministry said on Sunday. As of 5 pm on August 2, both units are generating electricity in line with the approved schedule. The Ministry noted that the low Danube level has already forced Hungary’s Paks N»»»

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Arab News 3h

Yemen urges international action to protect children in Houthi-controlled areas

ADEN: Yemen’s legitimate government has warned of an impending public health crisis that could threaten millions of children in Houthi-controlled areas, urging the international community to act urgently to ensure the delivery of life-saving vaccines. It said restrictions on immunization programs h»»»

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Arab News 4h

Israeli drone strike on Gaza vehicle kills 2, wounds several

LONDON: An Israeli strike on a vehicle in central Gaza’s Deir Al-Balah killed two Palestinians on Sunday, Palestinian media and medical sources said. Two bodies and several wounded Palestinians, some in critical condition, were taken to hospitals after an Israeli drone hit a vehicle on Salah Al-Din»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi crown prince, Trump hold call as president says he will hold off on Iran attack

RIYADH/WASHINGTON: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump held a call aimed at reducing regional tensions, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. “His Royal Highness emphasised the necessity of prioritising dialogue to reduce tensions and the importance of»»»

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Gulf News 4h

New Dubai platform brings licensed gardeners to your doorstep

Dubai residents will soon be able to book licensed gardeners and landscaping experts through the Careem app as part of a new government-backed initiative aimed at making home gardening services safer, more reliable and easier to access. Called 'Al Freej Gardener', the initiative has been launched b»»»

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Sana 5h

Rubio says Iran more open to nuclear talks after U.S. pressure

Washington, Aug. 2 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that Iran has become more willing to negotiate over its nuclear program and maritime security following sustained U.S. pressure. In an interview with Fox News, Rubio said U.S. military strikes ordered by President Donald T»»»

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BNE 5h

America's missile shield is running low just as Ukraine asks for more

A renewed Iran war would test already-diminished US interceptor inventories, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) warned in a July 27 analysis by Mark F. Cancian and Chris H. Park, as combat operations since a ceasefire collapse have drawn further on stocks that were already st»»»

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BNE 5h

Russia leans on glide bombs to grind out gains at Kostyantynivka

Russia has increased its use of its powerful FAB glide bombs to enable infantry advances in and around the key Donbas “fortress city” of Kostiantynivka, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in its July 29 campaign assessment. Russian forces are making slow but steady progress in Ukraine's »»»

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Arab News 5h

6th Arab Women in the Arts showcase celebrates Danielle Arbid

DUBAI: The annual Arab Women in the Arts showcase returned to New York City and online for its sixth edition, celebrating the work of acclaimed Lebanese filmmaker Danielle Arbid while highlighting the growing influence of Arab women in global cinema. Presented annually by the Arab Film and Media In»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UK PM Andy Burnham signals support for written constitution

London: Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled his support for a written constitution for the UK, which unlike most countries, does not have one authoritative document. Since entering office just two weeks ago, the former mayor of Greater Manchester has made devolution of power to »»»

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Gulf News 6h

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 6h

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 6h

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 7h

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 7h

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 7h

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 8h

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 8h

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 9h

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 9h

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 9h

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 9h

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 10h

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 10h

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 10h

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 10h

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 11h

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 11h

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 11h

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 11h

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 11h

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 11h

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 11h

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 12h

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 12h

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 13h

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 13h

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 14h

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 14h

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 17h

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 17h

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 18h

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 19h

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 19h

‘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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