Qatar Tribune 1h

DAAM, Aman forge deal to fund rehabilitation programmes for victims of violence and family breakdown

DOHA: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Social Protection and Rehabilitation Center (Aman) to support the Rehabilitation Program for Victims of Violence and Family Breakdown, and the Support Program for Children with Disabilities who are Victims o»»»

qatar-tribune.com
The Peninsula 1h

France readies high school phone ban for next month

Paris, France: The French government said Monday it would press ahead with a ban on mobile phones in high schools from next month, but trade unions warned that the measure might be hard to implement quickly. In July, France's parliament approved legislation banning both social media access for chil»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
UPI 1h

Mexico resumes live cattle exports to U.S. after yearlong halt - UPI.com

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said during her morning news conference Monday that cattle exports have resumed gradually through the Agua Prieta border crossing in the northern state of Sonora. Photo by Jose Mendez/EPA Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Mexico resumed live cattle exports to the United States on»»»

upi.com
Jordan Times 2h

Oil falls as Trump pledges economic war on Iran

HONG KONG — Oil prices fell on Monday as investors braced for details of a US plan to isolate the Iranian economy that President Donald Trump billed as the "most crushing" financial operation ever against Tehran.Asian stocks were mostly down, with South Korea's tech-rich Kospi falling more than thr»»»

jordantimes.com
France24 2h

US sanctions 'unlikely to get Tehran to bow down' despite effect on population

Iran has warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded U.S. sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. The expanded sanctions come after weeks of impasse. The United States has not dislodged Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fif»»»

france24.com
Gulf News 2h

UAE weather update: Rain hits Al Ain as Suhail rises, marking seasonal shift

Dubai: Rain fell across parts of Al Ain on Monday evening, including Sa’a, Al Fou’ah and the Khatm Al Shakla road, as unsettled summer weather continued on the day the Suhail star traditionally rises over the UAE. Videos from the area showed showers sweeping roads in Sa’a and along Khatm Al Shakla,»»»

gulfnews.com
Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar paramotor team crowned Poland Open champions with three golds, one silver

DOHA: The Qatar paramotor team, affiliated with the Qatar Air Sports Committee at the Special Forces, were crowned champions of the Poland Open, after securing three gold medals and one silver at the competition held from August 18 to 22. The championship brought together 31 pilots representing Qat»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Arab News 3h

How Gaza’s kite tradition became entangled in conflict

LONDON: For generations, spring and summer along Gaza’s coast meant homemade kites — brightly colored creations sometimes tied to rooftops so the wind would not carry them away. Today, however, Israel regards the toys as a potential security threat. “It was one of the most ordinary joys of childhoo»»»

arabnews.com
Gulf News 3h

Emirates leads global airlines in international capacity with over 31 billion seat kilometres

Dubai: Emirates has ranked first among global airlines for international capacity in August, offering more than 31 billion available seat kilometres (ASKs), according to data from aviation analytics OAG. The Dubai-based carrier’s international capacity was about 21 per cent higher than second-ranke»»»

gulfnews.com
Dailynews Hungary 4h

Looking beyond price per square metre: how Budapest, Warsaw and Bucharest’s new-build home markets differ

Lower new-build property prices in Bucharest and Poland’s major cities may catch the attention of Hungarian buyers, but the success of a property investment abroad is determined by much more than the purchase price and achievable rental income. An analysis by Cordia comparing the Hungarian, Polish »»»

dailynewshungary.com
Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Report Warns of Growing Risk of Summer Energy Poverty in Bulgaria

The issue of summer energy poverty, which is the inability of households to afford or access adequate cooling, is still not adequately addressed in Bulgaria's public policies and strategic documents, but it represents a growing risk that requires greater attention and timely action. Tackling it is »»»

bta.bg
Arab News 4h

UK PM dismisses Russian threats as Ukraine allies gather in Kyiv

KYIV: The United Kingdom will keep providing defense aid to Ukraine despite Russia’s threats, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday on a visit to Kyiv where allies gathered to discuss support. Air defense supplies are due to be the main priority at the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, joi»»»

arabnews.com
Naharnet 5h

Fayyad: We won't give Americans, Israelis an opportunity for domestic strife

MP Ali Fayyad, a member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance bloc, on Monday pointed out that "it is clear the Americans are pressuring the Lebanese authorities to tighten the noose around Hezbollah and its institutions, even to the point of confrontation.” “Dragging the country into internal confl»»»

France24 6h

Despite ceasefire, Israeli strikes still kill in Gaza and the West Bank

Despite a ceasefire that has been in place since October 2025, violence continues in Gaza. On August 23, Israeli strikes left several people dead in the enclave, and a young boy was killed by the Israeli military in the West Bank, according to local authorities. Since the announcement of the truce»»»

france24.com
Gulf News 6h

HONOR gains market share as Middle East smartphone shipments fall sharply in 2026

Dubai: HONOR is the only smartphone brand to grown in the Middle East in H1 2026 even as the regional smartphone market faced a sharp slowdown, with total shipments falling 13 per cent year on year. The Chinese smartphone brand's shipments rose 35 per cent during the first half of 2026, according t»»»

gulfnews.com
Arab News 6h

Iraq pushes back deadline for factions to disarm

BAGHDAD: A senior Iraqi official pushed back a September 30 deadline for pro-Iran factions to hand over their weapons, without offering an explanation for the move or providing a new date. Iraq has come under pressure from the United States to rein in armed factions, particularly those close to Ira»»»

arabnews.com
The Peninsula 8h

Education Ministry advances curriculum development ahead of new academic year

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education is stepping up efforts to develop curricula that equip students with knowledge, life skills and future-ready competencies, while strengthening their national identity and Islamic values, said Director of the Curriculum and Learning Resourc»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Novinite 9h

Bulgaria Builds 300-Meter Dike as Low Danube Challenges Kozloduy NPPOpinions

Bulgaria is taking emergency measures to protect the operation of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant as the critically low level of the Danube continues to create unusual conditions around the facility. Energy Minister Iva Petrova said there is currently no threat to electricity supplies or to the st»»»

novinite.com
Naharnet 10h

Lebanon arrests Doctor Food over drug-laced treats

Lebanon on Sunday arrested an online influencer known for his videos about food who had been handed a life sentence in absentia for drug trafficking, a judicial source told AFP. Georges Dib, known on TikTok as "Doctor Food" and followed by more than eight million accounts, was apprehended at his ho»»»

The Peninsula 10h

EAA Foundation supports over 10,000 vulnerable children in Zambia to stay in school

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, with support from its strategic partner, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), and in partnership with World Vision Zambia, the Forum for African Women Educationalists of Zambia (FAWEZA), and Zambia’s»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Dailynews Hungary 10h

“Where did public money disappear?": Investigation into alleged abuses at Hungary’s central bank to begin this week

The parliamentary committee investigating alleged abuses related to the operations of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) will hold its first meeting at 1 PM on Wednesday, the TISZA parliamentary group told MTI on Sunday evening. Attila Csőszi, chairman of the investigative committee, said in a video»»»

dailynewshungary.com
BNE 10h

Lviv recruiters deny viral report man died after being ‘thrown from bus’

Ukraine’s military recruitment authorities in Lviv have denied reports that a man died after allegedly being thrown from a recruitment bus, after video of an apparently unconscious man lying outside a military recruitment centre spread rapidly across social media on August 22. Initial reports on U»»»

intellinews.com
Arab News 11h

Jordan, China eye tighter partnership on Palestinian two-state solution

Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has expressed strong willingness to enhance cooperation with China to promote the two-state solution and resolve regional issues through dialogue and diplomacy. In an exclusive interview with China Central Television, Safadi, who is »»»

arabnews.com
Gulf News 12h

US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 24, 2026)

Tensions between the US and Iran continue to affect travel, trade and shipping across the Gulf. There were no confirmed new exchanges of fire as of Monday. UAE travelers face a mixed aviation picture, with some Bahrain and Kuwait services cancelled or delayed while other flights continue operating.»»»

gulfnews.com
BNE 13h

Europe faces a season of deluges as the Mediterranean hits 33°C

The Mediterranean has spent the summer soaking up heat. That heat will comes back as rain this autumn. A lot of rain. With the hottest summer on record, the Mediterranean has absorbed record and sea temperatures are literally off the scale – climatologists have been forced to redraw the axes of the»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 13h

Europe faces a season of deluges as the Mediterranean hits 33°C

The Mediterranean has spent the summer soaking up heat. That heat will comes back as rain this autumn. A lot of rain. With the hottest summer on record, the Mediterranean has absorbed record and sea temperatures are literally off the scale – climatologists have been forced to redraw the axes of the»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 13h

Europe faces a season of deluges as the Mediterranean hits 33°C

The Mediterranean has spent the summer soaking up heat. That heat will comes back as rain this autumn. A lot of rain. With the hottest summer on record, the Mediterranean has absorbed record and sea temperatures are literally off the scale – climatologists have been forced to redraw the axes of the»»»

intellinews.com
BNE 13h

DR Congo Ebola response faces funding cliff as deaths pass 2,500

The UN-coordinated scale-up of the Democratic Republic of Congo's rapidly expanding Ebola response could run out of available funding within weeks, threatening efforts to contain an outbreak that has already killed more than 2,500 people. Since the outbreak was declared on May 15, 5,290 confirmed i»»»

intellinews.com
Gulf News 14h

Kerala doctor bride pauses her wedding to provide first aid to catering staff

A doctor bride in Kerala’s Kannur briefly put her wedding celebrations on hold after two catering workers fell ill during the ceremony, stepping in to provide first aid while still dressed in her bridal attire. Dr Shirin Subair, a native of Panoor, was getting married to Dr Rijaz when she was alert»»»

gulfnews.com
Gulf News 14h

Teenager in Superman costume joins Indonesia's wildfire fight

A 17-year-old Indonesian teenager dressed as Superman has become an unlikely face of the country’s fight against wildfires, helping volunteers battle blazes on Borneo island. Rudiyansah has been spending his free time after school helping his father and a local volunteer firefighting team tackle fi»»»

gulfnews.com
Arab News 14h

Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30, government says

CONAKRY: A landslide at a landfill in Guinea’s capital killed 30 people, the government ​said on Sunday, after heavy rains overnight prompted the collapse of a massive mound of waste that engulfed nearby tents and shacks. The incident occurred less than a week after the government announced plans t»»»

arabnews.com
Arab News 14h

Trump admin predicts US trade war ‘devastating’ for Canada

WASHINGTON, United States: The Trump administration on Sunday warned that Canada would be “foolish” to think it could win a trade war with the United States, predicting a “devastating” impact on its northern neighbor. Negotiations between Washington and Ottawa broke down late Friday, putting into f»»»

arabnews.com
Gulf News 15h

Your child’s heavy schoolbag could hurt their spine: UAE doctors reveal the 10% rule — trolleys vs backpacks

In Grade 3, we would be rather wide-eyed when our classmate told us he was carrying a heavy bag. We were impressed: he was the class's genius, the one getting 10/10 in mental math and collecting all the gold stars. We didn't quite question why he was taking all of his books home when, frankly, he c»»»

gulfnews.com
BNE 16h

8mn Afghan migrants have returned as Taliban attempts to woo investors

Around 8mn Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan from Iran and Pakistan over the past five years, the Taliban government's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said, in a meeting with foreign reporters on August 23.  The five-year-old Taliban administration in Kabul has faced an unprec»»»

intellinews.com
Qatar Tribune 19h

Jetour League: Winning start for Al Markhiya; Al Bidda hold Gharafa 1-1

Tribune News Network Doha Al Markhiya beat Al Khor for a winning start while Al Bidda fought back to hold Al Gharafa in their respective opening match of the inaugural Jetour League on Sunday. Al Markhiya blanked Al Khor 3-0 at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium while Al Bidda held Al Gharafa 1-1 at the Lus»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 19h

Doha Design District explores evolution of placemaking in Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District, powered by Msheireb Properties, hosted a special edition of its monthly Design Talks series exploring the concept of placemaking, its evolution in Qatar over the years, and the relationship between people, the built environment, and the spaces they in»»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 19h

EAA Foundation helps over 10,000 Zambian children stay in school

Tribune News Network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, with support from its strategic partner Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), and in partnership with World Vision Zambia, the Forum for African Women Educationalists of Zambia (FAWEZA), »»»

qatar-tribune.com
Qatar Tribune 19h

Qatar’s humanitarian heart knows no borders: Experts

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Qatar’s humanitarian story is written far beyond its borders in the lives of people who received food when hunger threatened them, shelter when disasters destroyed their homes, medical care when conflict denied them access to hospitals, and hope when circumstances seemed to l»»»

qatar-tribune.com
The Peninsula 20h

Spain's World Cup hero Torres gives PSG draw at Rennes

Paris, France: Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres scored twice to claim a draw for Paris Saint-Germain as they started the defence of their French Ligue 1 title with a 2-2 draw at Rennes. Torres came off the bench for his Ligue 1 debut and opened his account for his new club weeks on from scori»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
BNE 20h

Russia's budget deficit passes last year's full-year total with five months to go

Russia's federal budget deficit reached RUB6.45 trillion ($78bn, or 2.8% of GDP) in the first seven months of 2026, already more than the RUB5.63 trillion shortfall recorded across the whole of 2025, according to Finance Ministry data. The July figure widened the year-to-date gap by around RUB0.7 t»»»

intellinews.com
The Peninsula 21h

10-man Atletico snatch Villarreal draw as Alvarez returns

Madrid: Atletico Madrid salvaged a 2-2 draw against Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday despite having defender Robin Le Normand sent off. Giuliano Simeone grabbed his team a draw after Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze's penalties put Villarreal in front following Marc Pubill's 59th-minute opener. »»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
RT 22h

D-Day for Iran, Meta on trial, Russia takes on the UK: RT stories that shaped the week

Escalation was the name of the game this week, as the full extent of British involvement in Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russia was revealed, and as US President Donald Trump laid claim to the Strait of Hormuz and shifted to a policy of subjecting Iran to long-term economic strangulation. Trump »»»

rt.com
RT 22h

Denmark to further tighten rules affecting Ukrainian refugees

Denmark plans to stop issuing temporary residence permits to Ukrainian refugees from regions least affected by the conflict with Russia, the EU nation’s immigration minister, Morten Bodskov, has said. The announcement follows a wider trend among European nations to cut benefits to those fleeing the»»»

rt.com
Daily News Egypt 22h

Three North Coast projects generate EGP 258bn in sales in 2026: The Board Consulting

Three major projects on Egypt’s North Coast generated combined sales of approximately EGP 258bn from the beginning of 2026 through August 15, representing nearly half of the total sales recorded across the North Coast during all of 2025, according to a report by The Board Consulting. The three proj»»»

dailynewsegypt.com
Al Manar 23h

Some Bombs Were ‘Exclusively Built for Use against Iran’: Acting Defense Minister

Iran’s acting defense minister says the country has faced a hybrid war of unprecedented scale, involving cyber, military, proxy and counter-revolutionary elements, with some bombs specifically manufactured for use against Iran. Majid Ibn al-Reza, caretaker of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Force»»»

english.almanar.com.lb
Dailynews Hungary 23h

Hungary's Kossuth Radio to relaunch on Monday with new ‘everyone’s radio’ slogan

Hungary’s Kossuth Radio is set to relaunch on Monday with a completely revamped programme structure, new presenters and a new slogan promising that the public broadcaster will once again be “everyone’s”. The renewed station will officially return on 24 August, with the Rákóczi March marking the sta»»»

dailynewshungary.com
UPI 1d

Ebola outbreak in DRC 'growing exponentially,' UN warns - UPI.com

More than 5,290 people have been infected and 2,516 died since the outbreak of Ebola was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 15. Photo by Dieudonne Dirole/EPA Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is "growing exponentially," a senior United »»»

upi.com
RT 1d

Six EU nations reportedly push windfall tax on oil giants

Six EU nations want the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on oil companies’ “excessive profits” linked to price hikes caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran, several media outlets reported on Saturday, citing a joint letter from the countries’ finance ministers. Oil prices have repeatedly topped $100 »»»

rt.com
Arab News 1d

How Esports World Cup went global with 2026 edition’s move from Riyadh to Paris

RIYADH: On Sunday, the third edition of the Esports World Cup came to an end, and its unqualified success in Paris will likely have exceeded the most optimistic expectations the organizers would have had when the tournament was moved from Riyadh earlier this year. The first two editions of the EWC »»»

arabnews.com
Dailynews Hungary 1d

Rare ‘water devil’ filmed on the Danube in Hungary - video

A remarkable weather phenomenon was captured on video near Ráckeve after a swirling dust devil moved from the riverbank over the Danube and briefly transformed into a spectacular ‘water devil’. The unusual scene was filmed by Péter Tóth, a member of the Pilis Park Forest team, who had originally go»»»

dailynewshungary.com