Gulf News 8m

What is underwater hockey? Meet the Filipino expats growing the sport in Dubai

Dubai: It looks more like a synchronised dive than a hockey match. A group of players disappears beneath the surface of a swimming pool, armed with small curved sticks as they race after a bright pink puck. Seconds later, they pop up for air before diving straight back into the action. There are no»»»

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Gulf News 20m

Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces: source

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis killed at least 58 government troops in missile and drone attacks Thursday, a military source said, after one of the deadliest days in the country's civil war in four years. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the rebels attacked government positions with ballisti»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dado Banatao: Filipino who died a Silicon Valley billionaire

There is a peculiar contradiction in the Philippine debate over Pax Silica. A country that has spent decades complaining about poverty, underemployment, brain drain, weak industrialisation, unreliable infrastructure and the export of raw resources (and manpower — i.e. nurses and nannies, engineers »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Gold price outlook 2026 hinges on rates, dollar and Asian demand, WGC says

Dubai: Gold buyers face a mixed outlook after bullion ended July almost unchanged, with the World Gold Council saying a possible second wave of inflation would not guarantee a major rally in the precious metal. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Gold closed the month at $»»»

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France24 2h

Houthi rebels kill dozens of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces

At least 38 members of the Yemeni government forces were killed Thursday in drone and missile attacks carried out by Houthi rebels, according to medical sources. The Iran-backed Houthis claimed the attacks were in retaliation for what they described as a recent military buildup supported by Saudi A»»»

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RT 4h

The EU’s nuclear reckoning is finally here

For years, the EU’s political establishment treated nuclear energy as something between an embarrassment and a moral transgression. The consequences were predictable – and increasingly impossible to conceal. The green dogma has come dueGermany provides the clearest case study. In 2011, nuclear powe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Early allergy detection key to healthier lives for children

Tribune News Network Doha Allergies are among the most common health conditions affecting children and may present in various forms, including allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, eczema, food allergies, drug allergies, and insect sting allergies, according to Dr. Sufian Bani Awad, Specialist Paedia»»»

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Arab News 4h

Algeria buys around 540,000 to 720,000 tons wheat in tender, traders say

HAMBURG/PARIS/DUBAI: Algeria’s state grains agency OAIC has bought around 540,000 to 720,000 metric tons of milling wheat in an international tender which closed on Wednesday, European traders said. The size of the initial purchase in tonnage terms was not immediately certain, as is usual in Algeri»»»

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BNE 4h

Serbia races to secure fuel supplies as historic Danube drought threatens imports and agriculture

Serbia is facing growing pressure on its energy and agricultural sectors as record-low water levels on the Danube disrupt fuel imports and deepen concerns over the impact of a prolonged drought. Mining and Energy Minister Dubravka Đedović Handanović said on August 5 that Serbia expects fuel supplie»»»

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Arab News 5h

What Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary win says about AIPAC’s political influence

CHICAGO/LONDON: Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary was narrow in votes but outsized in political significance. The Egyptian-American physician and former public health official defeated four-term US Rep. Haley Stevens by roughly one percentage point, after vote-countin»»»

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UPI 5h

Cyclospora outbreak waning, Mich. officials ease guidance on lettuce - UPI.com

The cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan has begun to slow as health officials say people can resume taking normal precautions when consuming lettuce and salad greens. File Photo by Lebensmittelfotos/Pixabay Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan has begun to slow as health official»»»

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UPI 5h

FCC repeals 39% cap on national broadcast TV ownership - UPI.com

FCC Chair Brendan Carr said the repeal of the current 39% ownership cap of broadcast TV stations stops the "hamstringing" of the industry. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to remove a cap on the number of TV statio»»»

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France24 5h

FIFA closes ranks round Infantino amid mounting leadership crisis

European football's governing body (UEFA) on Thursday reaffirmed its boycott of the World Cup despite FIFA's apology a day earlier for "errors" over its now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The proposal, championed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, has plunged»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

MoECC showcases 'Smart Observer' boat for marine environment monitoring

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) showcased the operational mechanism of the 'Smart Observer' boat, which is designed to monitor the marine environment and is equipped with advanced systems to track environmental changes and collect samples and data from marine sites. The»»»

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Sputnik 8h

Record Russian LNG Imports Fail to Boost EU Winter Gas Reserves

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Despite record purchases of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first half of 2026, EU gas storage levels remain at their lowest for this time of year in a decade and a half, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) and EU regulators analyzed by Sputnik on Th»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Secret meeting? Report claims Iran’s president couldn’t even see supreme leader Mojtabad Khamenei

Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was reportedly taken to a secret location in Tehran for a highly unusual meeting with supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, where the two allegedly spoke from inside a dark, tinted-window vehicle without seeing each other, according to a report by Iran Internat»»»

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Jordan Times 8h

Brazil cuts benchmark rate for fourth consecutive time

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Brazil's central bank on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate for the fourth time straight, two months before presidential elections when incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva seeks another term.The so-called Selic rate, one of the highest in the world, was lowered from »»»

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Al Manar 8h

Hezbollah Parliamentary Bloc Calls on Lebanese Authorities to Stop Direct Talks with Israeli Enemy

The “Loyalty to Resistance” Parliamentary bloc convened on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, issuing a statement that calls on the Lebanese authorities to stop the direct talks with the Israeli enemy. The statement also rejected the government’s policy to surren»»»

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France24 8h

'She was haemorrhaging': In the West Bank, the checkpoint ordeal for pregnant women

Roads blocked and checkpoints closed: After every outbreak of violence, Israel seals off the West Bank. Like after events in Nablus, where two Israeli settlers and four Palestinians died on July 24. Our correspondent Claire Duhamel travelled with a paramedic who regularly transports pregnant women »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 9h

Polish exports recorded strong June growth

The value of Polish exports reached EUR 30.51 billion in June 2026, according to an analysis by economists at the Polish Chamber of Commerce. The result represented a 7% increase from the corresponding period of 2025, indicating that foreign demand for Polish goods remained relatively resilient des»»»

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Novinite 9h

Poll Shows Strong Support for Radev Government, Despite Foreign Policy Concerns

A Gallup International Balkans survey shows that public support for Bulgaria’s government remains relatively strong after its first 100 days in office, while the cabinet’s foreign policy is facing significant criticism. According to the nationally representative poll, conducted by telephone between»»»

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Novinite 9h

Man Beaten to Death in Plovdiv, Several Teens DetainedOpinions

A brutal fatal assault in Plovdiv has prompted a major police investigation, with authorities examining whether the attack was motivated by hatred based on sexual orientation or involved a victim being lured through a dating app. Several teenagers, including minors, have been detained as investigat»»»

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UPI 9h

U.S. halts Mexican avocado imports after security alert - UPI.com

A farmer picks avocados in the municipality of Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico, in 2004. File Photo by Ivan Villanueva/EPA Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has temporarily suspended inspections and certification of new avocado shipments from the Mexican state of Michoacán, the country'»»»

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BNE 9h

Ukraine faces $3bn grain export loss as Russia's blockade empties Odesa of ships

Ukraine's alternative grain export routes will not reach the capacity needed to compensate for Russia's blockade of Black Sea ports until the end of August at the earliest, and even then will cover only half the volume normally handled through Odesa, Agrarian Policy Minister Taras Vysotskyi told Re»»»

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Arab News 9h

Hantavirus detected in France tourist now isolated in Spain

PARIS: A case of hantavirus, which recently sparked international alarm, has been detected in a Franco-Argentine national who holidayed in France in July before being put in isolation in Spain, the French health ministry said Thursday. The patient had few symptoms and now has none, the ministry sai»»»

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Arab News 9h

Nadia Sawalha threatens ITV with legal action over ‘Loose Women’ removal

LONDON: British TV presenter Nadia Sawalha has threatened legal action against ITV, accusing the broadcaster of removing her from its daytime talk show “Loose Women” because of her public support for Palestinian rights. In a video posted on Instagram, Sawalha said her lawyers had sent ITV a pre-act»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Hantavirus case detected in France traveller isolated in Spain: What we know

Paris, France: A case of hantavirus, which recently sparked international alarm, has been detected in a Franco-Argentine national who holidayed in France in July before being put in isolation in Spain, the French health ministry said Thursday. The patient had few symptoms and now has none, the mini»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 9h

Why is shopping abroad cheaper than in Hungary? New research

A new study suggests that Hungarians are right to feel that shopping abroad can be cheaper – but much depends on what they are buying. Food prices paint a very different picture from, say, the cost of services. Meanwhile, a fresh survey has shown that Romania and Bulgaria still outperform Hungary o»»»

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Naharnet 10h

Hezbollah bloc slams authorities 'continued policy of submission and surrender'

Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc on Thursday condemned what it called Lebanese authorities’ “continued policy of submission, surrender, and humiliating negotiations” with Israel, which is pressing on with its “killing, bombing, bulldozing, and destruction.” Lebanese authorities “are continuing their »»»

Arab News 10h

Algeria buys around 540,000 to 720,000 tons wheat in tender, traders say

HAMBURG/PARIS/DUBAI: Algeria’s state grains agency OAIC has bought around 540,000 to 720,000 metric tons of milling wheat in an international tender which closed on Wednesday, European traders said. The size of the initial purchase in tonnage terms was not immediately certain, as is usual in Algeri»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Suspected Ebola death on boat heading for DR Congo capital

Kinshasa: A suspected Ebola death has been reported on a boat heading for Kinshasa, which has so far avoided the outbreak raging in DR Congo's east and northeast, authorities said Thursday. Ebola, which spreads through contact with bodily fluids and causes haemorrhagic fever, has killed at least 1,»»»

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Arab News 11h

New Ahli head coach Pusic has big shoes to fill at reigning Asian champions

LONDON: It has been a whirlwind week for Al-Ahli, with the announcement of Matthias Jaissle’s departure followed today by the confirmation of Marino Pusic as new head coach. The Dutch-Bosnian manager has some big shoes to fill in Jeddah. Just three months after lifting a second successive AFC Champ»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

Local Dates Festival enhances presence of palm tree in national memory

DOHA: The Local Dates Festival, in its 11th edition at Souq Waqif in Doha, combines celebrating local production and recalling the status of the palm tree in the social and economic history of the State of Qatar, where the festival welcomes visitors of different nationalities and ages to learn abou»»»

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Arab News 11h

Saudi economic council reviews global outlook, Q2 budget performance 

RIYADH: The Council of Economic and Development Affairs held a meeting via video conference to review the Ministry of Economy and Planning’s monthly report. The report outlined the key developments and challenges facing the global economy, its growth prospects in light of geopolitical developments,»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Salah completes move to Turkiye's Trabzonspor

Istanbul: Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on Thursday signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving the Premier League giants at the end of his contract. The 34-year-old Egyptian international reached "a two-year agreement" with the club on the Black Sea coast who will »»»

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Arab News 11h

Kompany hopes new signings can push Bayern to Champions League glory

HONG KONG: Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said on Thursday it would be “really tough” to improve on last season’s performances but was hopeful new signings could help power the German giants to a first Champions League title since 2020. The Bavarian side won a league and cup double last season»»»

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Gulf News 12h

How Zohran Mamdani and Dr Abdul El-Sayed turned Bollywood, memes and reels into campaign gold

Dubai: Not too long ago, politicians fought for votes with rousing speeches, newspaper interviews and carefully choreographed campaign rallies. Today, they're just as likely to drop a Reel with a trending soundtrack, collaborate with content creators or walk off stage to a Bollywood banger. Safe to»»»

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Al Manar 13h

Israeli Raids, Settler Arson Wound 16 Across West Bank as Military Escalation Intensifies

Israeli occupation forces (IOF) launched extensive raids across multiple areas of the occupied West Bank early Thursday, while Israeli settlers simultaneously attacked Palestinian communities in the southern Hebron hills, torching homes in the Masafer Yatta area. The coordinated operations form par»»»

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RT 13h

Pentagon drawing up nuclear strategy for conflict with Russia and China – NBC

The Pentagon is developing a nuclear strategy that would give the US president a wider range of nuclear options in a potential conflict with Russia or China, NBC reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the plans. The proposed approach would reportedly place greater emphasis on shorter-r»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Dubai gold price hits Dh516.25 per gram, 10g of 24K costs over Dh5,100

Dubai: Gold prices moved higher again on Thursday afternoon, taking the local 24-karat rate to Dh516.25 per gram and extending a rapid increase that has added Dh29 since the beginning of August. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and »»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Landslides kill at least 4 in northern Philippines

Manila: Landslides in the Philippines killed four people, authorities said Thursday, as heavy rains driven by a tropical depression raked the country's north and forced school closures. The archipelago nation's main island Luzon has been battered by heavy rains over the past four days. Government o»»»

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France24 14h

DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak outpaces response as health workers strike over pay

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic ⁠of Congo is spreading faster than efforts to fight it, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday. Families said many frontline workers in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, have gone on strike over pay issues, worsening acces»»»

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BNE 14h

Ukraine faces $3bn grain export loss as Russia's blockade empties Odesa of ships

Ukraine's alternative grain export routes will not reach the capacity needed to compensate for Russia's blockade of Black Sea ports until the end of August at the earliest, and even then will cover only half the volume normally handled through Odesa, Agrarian Policy Minister Taras Vysotskyi told Re»»»

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BNE 14h

Is Kazakhstan’s Tokayev planning to rule 'forever'?

In Central Asia, the spectacle of a president going on and on, and on, as if they plan to rule forever is a norm, not an exception. Thus, a Constitutional Court ruling that Kazakhstan’s 73-year-old president of seven years Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is eligible to seek another term in office under the c»»»

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BNE 14h

Ukraine faces $3bn grain export loss as Russia's blockade empties Odesa of ships

Ukraine's alternative grain export routes will not reach the capacity needed to compensate for Russia's blockade of Black Sea ports until the end of August at the earliest, and even then will cover only half the volume normally handled through Odesa, Agrarian Policy Minister Taras Vysotskyi told Re»»»

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Arab News 14h

Israeli killing of journalist in Lebanon a war crime: Rights groups

LONDON: Three human rights groups have labeled an Israeli attack that killed a Lebanese journalist and injured another a war crime. Amal Khalil, 42, died while traveling in southern Lebanon to verify Israeli troop movements on April 22. Her colleague Zeinab Faraj, 21, was wounded in the attack. Isr»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 14h

Did the Danube run dry in Budapest because of Slovakia?

When Hungary abandoned plans to build the Bős–Nagymaros dam system following mass opposition born of environmental protests, Czechoslovakia completed the project and diverted 85 per cent of the Danube’s flow. An international agreement governs how much water must be released into the Old Danube – b»»»

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24 News Agency 14h

Culture Ministry urges tourists to temporarily avoid visiting Tash-Rabat - | 24.KG

The Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan recommends that citizens and tourists temporarily refrain from visiting the Tash-Rabat historical and architectural complex. The restrictions are related to repair and restoration work currently underway on the complex’s grounds. »»»

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Arab News 15h

Saudi consumer spending rises 6.8% in Q1: Knight Frank

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s consumer spending rose 6.8 percent year on year to SR425 billion ($113.3 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, supported by resilient demand, stable inflation and continued non-oil economic growth, Knight Frank said. The consultancy firm’s Saudi Arabia Retail Market Overview»»»

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Business-review 15h

Government prepares legal framework for mandatory industrial power cuts during supply crises

The Romanian government is preparing a legal framework that would allow the authorities to impose phased electricity consumption limits on large industrial users during severe imbalances in the national power system. A draft government decision approving Romania’s Electricity Risk Preparedness Plan»»»

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