Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 2m

No: 162, 25 August 2026, Regarding the Removal of Syria from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism List

We welcome the decision of the USA to remove Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism List. We commend the constructive approach of the US Administration, which has demonstrated its resolve in this regard, as well as that of the US Congress, which has supported this process. We also congratulate »»»

Sputnik 13m

Russia Soars to Fourth in Global PPP Rankings, Beating Europe

Russia has become the fourth-largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity (PPP) and the largest in Europe, according to 2026 estimates based on International Monetary Fund forecasts. Russia’s GDP based on PPP is projected at around $7.34 trillion in international dollars, behind China ($»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 20m

Social Assistance Teams Will Visit Homes Affected by Heavy Rains in Batak and Peshtera

Teams of the Social Assistance agency will begin visiting properties affected by the heavy rains in the municipalities of Batak and Peshtera from Tuesday, the Labour Ministry said. The teams will assess the flood damage and inform the owners of the affected homes about social assistance available t»»»

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Arab News 25m

Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus holds at $4.8bn in June despite export slowdown 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia retained a merchandise trade surplus of about SR18 billion ($4.8 billion) in June, as a decline in imports partly cushioned a slowdown in exports, official data showed. The General Authority for Statistics reported that merchandise exports fell 4.5 percent in June from a year e»»»

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UPI 37m

South Korea, U.S. top diplomats agree to coordinate on North Korea - UPI.com

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (L) and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke Monday about issues including North Korea. In this photo, the two diplomats shake hands before talks at the State Department in February. File Pool Photo by Yonhap/EPA SEOUL, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- South Korean Forei»»»

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Novinite 54m

Bulgarian Fruit Producers Warn of Rising PricesOpinions

Peach growers in the Sliven region have protested over low purchase prices and difficulties selling their harvest, as the Bulgarian Chamber of Fruits and Vegetables warned that the problems facing the sector are systemic and could eventually affect consumer prices. The protests come despite what pr»»»

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Business-review 57m

Christian Tour targets first acquisition by end-2026 after strong H1 results

Christian ’76 Tour S.A. reported solid financial and commercial performance in the first half of 2026, with total revenue up 12% year-on-year to RON 184.7 million. EBITDA rose at a faster pace, increasing 24% to RON 9.8 million, while the EBITDA margin improved to 5.3% from 4.8% in H1 2025. Net pro»»»

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Gulf News 1h

School is almost back in the UAE: Is your child worried — or are you? 7 ways to ease the transition for both

The countdown to the first day of school has a way of turning into a full-scale operation: Earlier bedtimes, tighter screen limits, freshly organised bags, a push for independent mornings, and a mental checklist of how children 'should' behave once term starts. The trouble is, trying to get everyth»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Wynn Al Marjan Island introduces luxury townhomes as Ras Al Khaimah resort nears 2027 opening

Ras Al Khaimah: Wynn Al Marjan Island, on Tuesday, announced Townhome Accommodations, adding four of the resort’s most exclusive stays as the Ras Al Khaimah destination prepares to open in September 2027. Wynn Al Marjan Island is being developed as the UAE’s first integrated resort and is scheduled»»»

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Arab News 2h

Trees ‘giving up’: climate change hammers historic English gardens

HAMPTON COURT: At Hampton Court Palace, head gardener Graham Dillamore strode across the burnt beige grass in the spectacular formal gardens southwest of London, laid out in the 17th century. “If we have a summer like this next year, by God, it’s going to be a struggle,” said Dillamore, who has spe»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar’s responsible energy leadership sets global example: GECF chief

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s prominent position in the global energy sector, particularly natural gas, is matched by its responsible approach to leadership, partnership and international cooperation, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Dr. Philip Mshelbila has said. Speaking at th»»»

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Arab News 4h

Armed men ambush a patrol in South Sudan and kill 2 UN peacekeepers

JUBA, South Sudan: Armed men ambushed a patrol traveling to a remote area of South Sudan on Monday, killing two UN peacekeepers, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan said. Though violence is rampant in the African country, attacks against peacekeepers are rare. No group immediately claimed res»»»

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Arab News 4h

Taiwan issues indictments over alleged illegal export of AI servers to China

TAIPEI: Taiwan prosecutors said on Monday they had indicted nine people, including employees of Nvidia and Super Micro, over involvement in the illegal export of artificial intelligence servers to China. Semiconductor powerhouse Taiwan is the world’s largest producer of advanced chips used in AI ap»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Stocks stagger and oil rises as traders eye Iran threat, Nvidia results

Asian stocks fluctuated Tuesday while oil edged up as investors assess a US plan for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, while tech firms struggled following another down day on Wall Street and ahead of earnings from chip titan Nvidia. With the war against Tehran now in its sixth month, Treasury S»»»

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Gulf News 4h

The longevity question: The clue to slowing ageing is in your running shoes, say UAE doctors

At this point, you might just believe that ageing is sold in bottles. A pharmacy can almost feel like a enchanted apothecary, with colourful bottles promising to reverse your biological clock. Hello boosters, powders, supplements and everything that sounds like it belongs on a chemist’s roster. It »»»

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BNE 4h

IntelliNews Lambda: EU gas storage to reach only 77% by November 1, but a crisis depends on the weather

EU gas storage will be about 77% full when the heating season opens on November 1, 12 points below the fifteen-year norm and short of the 90% target. What happens after that will dependend heavily on the weather. Is a repeat of the 2022 gas crisis on the cards? Not necessarily. An IntelliNews Lamb»»»

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UPI 5h

Projectile strikes, disables tanker near Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com

A tanker was struck by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday. File Photo by EPA Aug. 24 (UPI) -- An unidentified projectile struck an oil tanker off the coast of Oman early Tuesday, a British sponsored maritime security organization said, the latest attack in the U.S.-Iran war over c»»»

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24 News Agency 5h

Bishkek to host CYBERNOMAD FEST 2026 Cybersecurity Festival - | 24.KG

CYBERNOMAD FEST 2026, organized by the State Committee for National Security (SCNS), will take place on September 22, 2026, at Zhashtyk Arena in Bishkek. According to the SCNS, this is a national forum, technology exhibition, and practical cyber exercises dedicated to cybersecurity issues in the Ky»»»

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France24 5h

Haiti gang members kill around 40 displaced people in church attack near capital

Gang members killed around 40 displaced people sheltering in a church near Haiti’s capital, a local mayor said on Monday. The victims were killed in an attack on Sunday night in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, Mayor Massillon Jean said, describing a “night of terror”. Some people remai»»»

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RT 7h

German opposition wants Schengen ditched over Ceuta migrant crisis

The massive influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has shown that Germany would be better off outside the Schengen zone, Alternative for Germany (AfD) co-chair Alice Weidel has said. The EU’s “borderless” travel system poses a threat to Germany as long as the bloc’s external borders r»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Beyond aid: Why humanitarian diplomacy matters for the UAE

As more than 21,000 participants from some 165 countries gather in Dubai for the 22nd Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition, the scale of DIHAD 2026 reflects the urgency of the moment. Under the theme “Humanitarianism in Transition: Shaping the Future of Hum»»»

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Gulf News 8h

How $17 billion in forex reserves is strengthening Pakistan’s economy

Dubai: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to about $17 billion, strengthening its ability to meet overseas payments and withstand external shocks as lower borrowing costs ease pressure on government finances. The improvement prompted Moody’s Ratings to upgrade Pakistan’s local and fo»»»

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France24 8h

‘We don’t need Canada’: Trump threatens to double auto tariffs after trade talks collapse

US tariffs ​on all Canadian cars and trucks, automotive parts and steel will be increased to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump said Monday, adding that the US does not “need” Canada after the collapse of trade talks. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his administration had»»»

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France24 8h

Kyiv’s allies pledge classified tech, air defence missiles as Ukraine marks Independence Day

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to provide Ukraine ​with stronger military support, including access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defence missiles, at a meeting of allies in Kyiv on Monday to mark Ukraine's 35th Independ»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Oil markets slip despite tanker strike off Oman as Hormuz tensions persist

Crude oil prices dropped as Brent crude and Murban crude showed clear downside pressure overnight on Tuesday, even as a crude oil tanker was reportedly hit while transiting the US-protected route off Oman. As of early Beijing hours on August 25, 2026, the market is treating the latest tanker incide»»»

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UPI 10h

Supreme Court: Trump can start carrying out order restricting mail-in voting - UPI.com

The Supreme Court of the United States is seen in June. The court ruled Monday that President Donald Trump and his administration can start carrying out part of an executive order to restrict mail-in voting. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday »»»

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Arab News 10h

Village Hegra: The first Saudi-French cultural hub debuts in AlUla

ALULA: Villa Hegra, the first joint Saudi-French cultural institution, has expanded its programming in 2026 with new residencies in scriptwriting and tableware design. Villa Hegra was officially launched in October 2025 in AlUla and was inaugurated by Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud, mi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

Qatar Charity adds heft to economic empowerment projects in Niger

Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from donors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a package of economic empowerment projects in Niger to help low-income families and vulnerable groups improve their livelihoods and achieve greater self-reliance. The projects aim to move beyond»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

DAAM, Aman in deal to fund rehab for violence, family breakdown victims

QNA Doha The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Social Protection and Rehabilitation Centre (Aman) to support the Rehabilitation Programme for Victims of Violence and Family Breakdown, and the Support Programme for Children with Disabilities who are Vi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

‘MoEHE scales up curriculum ahead of new academic year’

QNA Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) 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 Res»»»

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Arab News 11h

Double Dutch delight as Bergwijn nets hat-trick and Reijnders bags first Saudi Pro League goal

RIYADH: On Friday, much of the talk in Saudi football was about the apparent return of Al-Ittihad’s fighting spirit. A 1-0 away win against Al-Qadsiah, despite playing half the match with 10 men, was unexpected even among the Tigers fans. The victory rekindled their hopes after a 1-1 home draw in t»»»

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BNE 12h

Will Ukraine survive another 35 years?

On the eve of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, I find myself wondering whether my country will still exist in another 35 years. Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion, the rollback of democracy, a severely damaged market economy, and the degradation of every social system compel me, as»»»

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Arab News 13h

WFP says hunger worsening in Syria as aid cuts deepen crisis

LONDON: Hunger is worsening in the Syrian Arab Republic, where more than half the population cannot reliably obtain enough food, the World Food Programme warned on Sunday as funding shortages force the UN agency to reduce aid. Of Syria’s estimated 24.4 million people, 13.3 million are food insecure»»»

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France24 13h

Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in theme parks near Paris, Macron says

France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed an agreement for the oil-rich Gulf kingdom to invest €6 billion to create three amusement parks near Paris, including one likely to be a manga-themed park, the French presidential office said. The announcement came during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin»»»

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France24 13h

What the renewed Black Sea blockade means for Ukraine’s farmers

As Ukraine and Russia hammer each other’s Black Sea ports, the amount of grain being shipped through the crucial waterway has slowed to a crawl. For Ukraine’s farmers, the Black Sea blockade could hardly have come at a worse time.   The fields are white for harvest, but the way through the Bla»»»

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UPI 14h

Declining ore grades pressure Chile's copper production - UPI.com

Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, is preparing to reduce output. The case of Escondida, situated in the Atacama Desert, is particularly significant because the projected decline in production comes despite operational improvements at the mine. File Photo by Pedro Tapia SANTIAGO, Chile, Au»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 14h

The Guardian: Hungary is ‘de-Orbánising’ at record speed

Péter Magyar’s government has launched Hungary’s most dramatic transformation since the fall of communism, according to a Guardian editorial – but concerns remain over constitutional moves targeting Fidesz politicians and the fate of more than EUR 10 billion in EU funds. Hungary is undergoing its m»»»

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Albanian Daily News 15h

Albanian Prosecutors’ Association Joins the International Association of Prosecutors

The Association of Prosecutors of the Republic of Albania has joined the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP) as a full member, marking a significant step in strengthening the international representation of Albanian prosecutors. The IAP, founded in 1995 at the United Nations Office in Vi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 15h

GERB Leader Borissov: Government Created Its Own Problem over US Tanker Aircraft

The Government created its own problem over the US tanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base by accusing previous governments of lying, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said on Monday. “They should simply have continued the decisions taken by previous governments. Instead, in their desire always to act aggressi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 16h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

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»»»

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UPI 16h

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»»»

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Jordan Times 17h

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»»»

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France24 17h

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»»»

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Gulf News 17h

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,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 18h

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»»»

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Arab News 18h

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»»»

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Gulf News 19h

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»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 19h

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 »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19h

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 »»»

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