Arab News 1m

Hamas wants US to pressure Israel on Gaza peace plan

GAZA CITY: The US must pressure Israel to accept the next phase of the Gaza plan, a Hamas official said on Sunday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he rejected the US-backed agreement. “We expect the mediators and the American guarantor to pressure Netanyahu and his government t»»»

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Daily News Egypt 10m

Egypt affirms to Mladenov necessity of implementing all Gaza plan provisions, including aid and Israeli withdrawal

Egypt affirmed to High Representative of the Peace Council Nikolay Mladenov the necessity of implementing all provisions of the Gaza plan, comprehensively including humanitarian aid and Israeli withdrawal, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. During a telephone call, Egyptian Foreign Minis»»»

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Arab News 13m

Egypt’s historic run ends with fourth place at Women’s U-18 Handball World Championship

CAIRO: After their historic run that saw them to the semifinals, Egypt lost 23-19 to Denmark on Sunday in the third-place match at the Women’s U-18 Handball World Championship, held in Romania. Egypt had to be content with fourth place, but this still created history as they became the first Africa»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Sziget Festival drugging fears emerge after multiple women fall ill during DJ show

Concerns have emerged over alleged drink spiking at Budapest’s Sziget Festival after several festivalgoers reported that women suddenly became seriously unwell during Hungarian DJ and presenter Balázs Sebestyén’s Saturday night show. One young man said his sister collapsed and became unresponsive a»»»

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BNE 1h

Latvia faces a demographic 'triple squeeze' as the whole Baltic region ages and empties

Latvia is facing a demographic "triple squeeze" that will leave it with roughly 1.5mn people by 2050, a fifth fewer than today, according to figures highlighted by economist Holger Zschaepitz on August 8. The country's old-age dependency ratio is projected to rise by around 23 percentage points ove»»»

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BNE 1h

Ukrainians' willingness to endure the war rebounds to 61%, KIIS poll finds

The share of Ukrainians who say they are willing to endure the war for as long as it takes has risen to 61%, up from a low of 48% in April, according to a poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) conducted July 20-August 3 among 974 respondents in government-controlled territory»»»

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BNE 1h

Russia launches major strike on Naftogaz production assets, knocking out seven Ukrnafta facilities

Russia has carried out one of its largest attacks on Ukraine's state-owned energy sector in recent months, striking seven oil and gas production facilities operated by Ukrnafta, part of the Naftogaz Group, in the latest effort to disrupt domestic energy supplies ahead of winter, the company said in»»»

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BNE 1h

Mongolia’s next president? Race to succeed Khurelsukh reshapes political landscape

Mongolia's next election cycle begins in less than a year with the presidential poll. The parliamentary elections will follow in 2028. Even before campaigning has officially begun, politicians are already jockeying for position in the race to succeed President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh.  The growing f»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Ferencváros narrowly beaten by Real Madrid at packed Groupama Arena

Ferencváros suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in a high-profile friendly at Budapest’s Groupama Arena on Saturday, but the Hungarian champions gave their illustrious opponents plenty to think about and found the net through Kenan Kodro. Fradi impress against European giants Real Madrid to»»»

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Arab News 2h

KAUST scientists discover corals can be trained to fight disease

RIYADH: Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have found that corals can be trained to better withstand disease before an outbreak occurs, a finding that could eventually help protect reefs worldwide. The study, published in ISME Host Microbe, found that corals exposed to»»»

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France24 3h

Senate confirms Todd Blanche, Trump's former lawyer, as Attorney General

The US Senate has confirmed Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, as attorney general, despite opposition from Democrats who accused the president of politicising the Department of Justice. Blanche previously represented Trump as his private attorney in several criminal trials before»»»

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Arab News 3h

Pakistan says defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye is ‘purely defensive’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign minister said Sunday a new defense agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye was not directed against any country and remained open to other nations in the region. The landmark Makkah Joint Defense Agreement was signed on Friday by the Saudi Crown Prin»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

EFCBC proposes seven measures to support Egypt’s real estate, construction sectors

The Crisis Management Committee of the Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors (EFCBC) has proposed seven measures aimed at supporting the stability of Egypt’s real estate development and construction sectors amid the impact of successive global and regional crises since 2022.»»»

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Arab News 5h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index edges up to 10,817

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index edged higher on Sunday, gaining 5.44 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 10,817.01. Total trading turnover on the benchmark index reached SR3.21 billion ($856 million), with 102 stocks advancing and 160 declining. The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu fe»»»

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Arab News 6h

Passage of ships to Black Sea continues smoothly, Turkish officials say

ANKARA: Ships are passing smoothly through the Turkish straits to the Black Sea despite heightened concerns about safety, two Turkish government officials told Reuters on Sunday. On Saturday, Bloomberg News reported that Ankara had restricted commercial ship traffic entering the Black Sea following»»»

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Arab News 7h

Netanyahu rejects US Gaza plan, vows no pullout until Hamas disarms

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a Gaza plan hailed by US President Donald Trump, vowing no military pullout until Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed. After more than a week of gradually escalating criticism of the plan, Netanyahu explicitly opposed it as he faced »»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Qatari mountaineer reaches 11th 8,000-metre summit, reflects on Broad Peak tragedy

Doha, Qatar: Qatari mountaineer Sheikha Asma bint Thani Al-Thani marked her 11th 8,000-metre summit on July 30, 2026, after reaching the summit of Gasherbrum II in the Karakoram mountain range on the Pakistan and China border. Sheikha Asma has now successfully summited 11 of the world’s 14 mountain»»»

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Al Manar 8h

Iran’s Araghchi Rules Out Resumption of US Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out a resumption of negotiations with the US until Washington ends its violations of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU) and makes amends. Speaking to reporters in Tehran on Sunday, the top Iranian diplomat said, “Intermediaries are still ma»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Sheikha Asma reaches 11th eight-thousander in historic achievement for Qatari and Arab women

DOHA: Qatari mountaineering legend Sheikha Asma bint Thani Al Thani has achieved another historic milestone, successfully summiting 11 of the world’s 14 mountains exceeding 8,000 metres in elevation as she continues her extraordinary journey towards completing all of the world’s highest peaks. Her »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 8h

Viktor Orbán filmed in Serbia with MOL executive and controversial Hatvanpuszta estate architect

Former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán was spotted at a popular trumpet festival in Serbia, where he was filmed walking through the streets alongside two figures with close links to Hungarian business and the controversial Hatvanpuszta estate. Former Hungarian prime minister photographed at G»»»

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Arab News 8h

Afghanistan’s gold rush upends lives and landscapes

SHIWA MINE: In Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province, dozens of excavators operate day and night to extract gold from the mountains where villagers and their livestock once roamed. Thousands of miners are deployed across the Shiwa area, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) northeast of the provi»»»

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Arab News 9h

Fitch affirms Kuwait’s AA- rating on strong external assets 

RIYADH: Kuwait retained its AA- sovereign credit rating with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings, which cited exceptionally strong fiscal and external balance sheets despite rising regional geopolitical risks. The rating agency said Kuwait’s vast sovereign wealth assets and external buffers remain »»»

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Novinite 9h

Bulgaria Among EU Leaders in R&D Growth as Science Budget SurgesOpinions

Bulgaria has recorded one of the fastest increases in public funding for research and development in the European Union over the past decade, but the country remains far behind the EU average in terms of money allocated per person, according to preliminary Eurostat data. In 2025, Bulgaria’s planned»»»

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Arab News 10h

Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index holds steady at 56.5 in July: GASTAT 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index remained firmly in optimistic territory at 56.5 in July, extending its recovery from the March slowdown, official data showed. The index, released by the General Authority for Statistics, eased only marginally by 0.03 points from 56.6 in June, remain»»»

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Naharnet 10h

Israeli troops infiltrate Lebanese Army-held village

Israeli troops infiltrated a Lebanese village placed under the control of Lebanon's army as part of a June agreement, building an earthen barrier there, state media and the local mayor said. An AFP correspondent saw the barrier, situated at the village's eastern entrance and blocking the road. The »»»

Arab News 10h

‘I had full faith’: M. Zubair claims Tekken 8 title at Esports World Cup 2026 after 5-0 grand final sweep

PARIS: History has been made in Tekken 8 at Esports World Cup 2026 after AG.AL’s Khawaja “M. Zubair” Mohammad Zubair defeated Yoon “LowHigh” Sun-woong in the grand finals. Not only did the win crown a brand new Tekken 8 at EWC winner, but M. Zubair won the tournament after entering through the Last»»»

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Arab News 10h

Niemann, Varner III and Westwood share LIV Golf New York going into last day

BEDMINSTER: Joaquin Niemann’s dominant week hit its first speed bump, but he remains well positioned to secure his second LIV Golf title of the season. The LIV Golf New York 2026 36-hole leader opened Saturday with a double bogey on the par-4 first, the first blemish on his card all week, but he ba»»»

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France24 10h

Japan marks Nagasaki bombing anniversary as nuclear debate rattles pacificists

The Japanese city of Nagasaki on Sunday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing with a ceremony at the Peace Park memorial. It came as Japanese  Minister Sanae Takaichi ’s government has opened a debate on the country's postwar non-nuclear principles amid increasing doubts over th»»»

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Novinite 10h

Psychologist: State, Family and Society Failed Plovdiv Teen KillersOpinions

The brutal killing of a 37-year-old man on Youth Hill in Plovdiv by five teenagers aged between 14 and 17 has raised difficult questions about how young people can become involved in extreme violence and who bears responsibility for preventing such behavior. Child and adolescent therapist and psych»»»

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Arab News 11h

Saudia tops global airline punctuality rankings for third consecutive time

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, has achieved a new milestone by ranking first among global airlines for on-time arrivals in July, according to Cirium's monthly report. The airline recorded an on-time performance rate of 87.24 percent across 16,406 flights during the month, accordin»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup

Johannesburg, South Africa: A triumphant night for north Africa ended on Saturday with hosts Morocco and Algeria reaching the Women's Africa of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. They took contrasting paths to quarter-finals success as Morocco built a two-goal lead, then»»»

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Novinite 11h

Sofia Ranked Europe's Most Underrated Capital by British PublicationOpinions

A British publication has named Sofia the most underrated capital city in Europe, praising Bulgaria's capital for its affordable prices, rich history, vibrant cultural scene, local cuisine, and easy access to nature. In an article by Metro, the author says mentioning frequent trips to Bulgaria ofte»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Early detection helps identify type of allergy in children and triggers

Doha, Qatar: 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. Specialist Paediatrician at Al Mashaf Health Centre of the Primar»»»

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Arabfinance 13h

C3: Connecting Egypt's Startup Ecosystem to Regional Capital and Innovation Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: As governments across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) accelerate economic diversification, entrepreneurship, impact investing, and cross-sector partnerships have become increasingly important drivers of sustainable growth. Egypt, in particular, has emerged as one of the region»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Qatar’s property sector rebounds as home sales rise 23.6% in Q2

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s residential real estate market demonstrated notable stability and a sharp rebound in sales activity during the second quarter of 2026, stated ValuStrat in its recent report. “The ValuStrat Price Index (VPI) showed apartment and villa capital values remain stable”, said Anum Has»»»

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France24 13h

Israeli troops infiltrate Lebanese army-held village and build roadblock, mayor says

A Lebanese village held by the country's army was infiltrated by Israeli forces, who built a roadblock near the town square overnight, the mayor and state media said Saturday. The Lebanese army was deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiya more than two weeks ago within the framework of a US-sponsor»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Excessive screen time during summer puts children’s sleep, health at risk: Expert

Doha, Qatar: Excessive screen use during the summer holidays can disrupt children’s sleep, concentration and emotional wellbeing while replacing physical activity, creative play and face-to-face interaction, a pediatric medicine expert at Sidra Medicine has warned. Chair of Pediatric Medicine at Si»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 14h

Top Hungarian university's vice-rector resigns after exam scandal that ended in lecturer’s dismissal

Lajos György Szabó, the education vice-rector of Budapest’s Corvinus University, is stepping down from his position and leaving the institution after eight years in leadership roles. He has also promised to reveal new evidence relating to the controversial case that led to the dismissal of lecturer»»»

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Arab News 14h

Syria to build digital financial sector with new World Bank funding

DAMASCUS: Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh has said all World Bank grants to the Syrian Arab Republic are non-repayable and create no financial burden for the country’s treasury. He attributed international trust to Syria’s transparent and well-governed management of prior development »»»

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Arab News 15h

Former US president Biden’s cancer has spread: son

WASHINGTON, United States: Former US president Joe Biden’s cancer has metastasized further, according to his son Hunter Biden, who shared the update in a recent interview with the BBC. In May 2025, just four months after he left office as the oldest sitting president, the elder Biden revealed he ha»»»

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Arab News 19h

Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semis, book World Cup spots

JOHANNESBURG: A triumphant night for north Africa ended Saturday with hosts Morocco and Algeria reaching the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinals and securing places at next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil. They took contrasting paths to quarter-final success, with Morocco building »»»

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Arab News 19h

Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semis, book World Cup spots

JOHANNESBURG: A triumphant night for north Africa ended Saturday with hosts Morocco and Algeria reaching the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) semifinals and securing places at next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil. They took contrasting paths to quarter-final success, with Morocco building »»»

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Arab News 19h

Man Utd boss Carrick being ‘careful’ with Mount as Man Utd draw with PSG

GOTHENBURG: Michael Carrick said he had to be “careful” with Mason Mount after the England midfielder was involved in an injury scare during Manchester United’s 1-1 friendly draw with Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg on Saturday. Mount, who joined United from Chelsea in 2023, has been hampered by »»»

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Arab News 19h

FIFA warns of effort to undermine Infantino as leadership crisis deepens

FIFA on Saturday warned against what it called ‌a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine President Gianni Infantino, saying attempts to challenge his leadership must follow the governing body’s statutes and democratic procedures. The statement came amid an increasingly bitter standoff ​over In»»»

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Arab News 19h

A car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office

CALI, Colombia: A car bomb exploded Saturday in southwestern Colombia, the army said, a day after conservative political neophyte Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s new president. The army alleged the attack was carried out by two dissident groups of the now-defunct Revolutionary A»»»

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Qatar Tribune 21h

Triskelions of Luzon mobilise Filipino community for blood donation drive

Darlene Regis The Triskelions of Luzon State of Qatar (TOL) successfully held a blood donation campaign on 7 August at Hamad Medical Center (HMC) under the theme, “Every Blood Counts. We Save Lives.” The initiative was led by Grand Triskelion Glenford Marasigan and Deputy Grand Triskelion Reynato M»»»

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UPI 21h

Brazil's top court blocks Bolsonaro from seeing sons on Father's Day - UPI.com

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been under house arrest in Brasilia since March while serving a 27-year sentence for a coup attempt. Last month he was placed under a stricter regimen after he breached conditions of his arrest. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 8 (U»»»

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UPI 23h

Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill in Greenland but lacks permits - UPI.com

A demonstrator (C) holds a sign that reads "Make America go away" as others wave flags during a protest outside the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland. File Photo Oscar Scott Carl/EPA Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Greenland has issued a "strong warning" to an American oil company linked to President Donald Trump, a»»»

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Arab News 1d

Atletico will not sell Alvarez, says Simeone

MADRID: Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite interest from Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone said Saturday. Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up Alvarez. The Argentina internatio»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1d

Ceremony in Varna Marks Bulgarian Navy's 147th Anniversary

A ceremonial meeting and concert in Varna on Saturday marked the 147th anniversary of the Bulgarian Navy, the Defence Ministry reported. It was the sixth day of the official anniversary celebrations. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Defence Minister Katerina Gramatikova-Ivanova, Chief of Defence»»»

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