Qatar Tribune 29m

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 29m

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»»»

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Qatar Tribune 29m

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), »»»

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Qatar Tribune 29m

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»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

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»»»

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BNE 1h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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. »»»

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RT 2h

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 »»»

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RT 3h

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»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

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»»»

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Al Manar 3h

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»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4h

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»»»

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UPI 4h

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 »»»

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RT 4h

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 »»»

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Arab News 5h

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 »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

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»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Maresca makes winning start with Man City after dramatic fightback

Manchester: Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game as the Spaniard's replacement. Marcus Tavernier's first half goal»»»

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France24 6h

Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt's 100m record in China

Humanoid robots smashed sprinting records and competed in boxing, football and martial arts at Beijing’s World Robot Games, including running legend Usain Bolt's record for the 100-metre dash. The robo-athletes drew cheers from hundreds of spectators and showcased China’s growing dominance in »»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Cottage cheese vs. Greek yogurt: Which is healthier?

It’s boom time for Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. The protein craze has catapulted these once-niche health foods into the zeitgeist, as people clamor to eat more of the macronutrient that’s important for everything from muscle and bone health to metabolism regulation. Though the hype has arguably»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Saleh Al Abidi clinches senior individual gold for Qatar at CISM World Military Parachuting Championship

BRATISLAVA:Qatari skydiver Saleh Al Abidi clinched the gold medal in the Senior Individual category of the Accuracy Landing competition, concluding his participation in the 48th CISM World Military Parachuting Championship 2026, hosted by Slovakia from August 14 to 23. This feat followed robust con»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

'New season, new trim': Man City star Haaland chops off flowing locks

Manchester, United Kingdom: Erling Haaland unveiled a new hair cut for Manchester City's Premier League opener as the Norway star chopped off his iconic flowing blond locks. Haaland unveiled his fresh close-cropped look on his social media accounts on Sunday, along with the comment: "New season, ne»»»

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Gulf News 7h

US-Iran standoff: Strait of Hormuz tensions, new US sanctions and flight changes – Key evening updates for UAE residents on August 23

Strait of Hormuz tensions, fresh US sanctions and ongoing diplomatic efforts remain the key developments, while UAE travellers face continued flight changes. For UAE residents, the biggest concern remains the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway through which a significant share of the world's oil »»»

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Arab News 8h

7-year-old girl found dead in Syrian countryside after disappearance; suspects arrested

LONDON: The death of a 7-year-old girl who vanished in Dumair, a city in the Syrian Arab Republic’s Rif Dimashq province, is the latest in a series of cases involving missing girls found dead, heightening concerns over child safety in the war-weary country and prompting calls for accountability. As»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

'New season, new trim': Man City star Haaland chops off flowing locks

Manchester, United Kingdom: Erling Haaland unveiled a new hair cut for Manchester City's Premier League opener as the Norway star chopped off his iconic flowing blond locks. Haaland unveiled his fresh close-cropped look on his social media accounts on Sunday, along with the comment: "New season, ne»»»

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Arab News 9h

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill two people, including a 4-year-old boy, medics say

CAIRO: Two ​Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday killed at least two people, including a 4-year-old boy, and wounded seven others, Palestinian health officials said. One of the strikes hit a building in Zawayda town in the center of the enclave and followed a warning by the Israeli army f»»»

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Sputnik 9h

Forever Inscribed in Russia’s History: Putin Pays Tribute to Late Chechnya Leader Akhmat Kadyrov

Decisive actions by Akhmat Kadyrov helped end years of conflict and restore stability to the North Caucasus, said Russia's President Vladimir Putin on the 75th birth anniversary of Chechnya’s first president and Hero of Russia. Vladimir Putin highlighted Akhmat Kadyrov’s strength of spirit and self»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Humanoids break records at Beijing Robot Games

Beijing: Faceless humanoids exceeded human records and delighted hundreds of spectators at the World Robot Games over the weekend in Beijing as China showcased its dominance in the industry. Dozens of humanoids and their human operators descended on Beijing's Olympic speed skating arena Sunday to c»»»

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BNE 9h

KYIV BLOG: Corruption is the system in Ukraine

A fresh corruption scandal broke out in Ukraine – this time, it was racketeering by relative junior members of the Zelenskiy administration. Corruption is not a problem of the system in Ukraine; corruption is the system. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s deputy head of staff, Iryna Mudra, h»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 10h

"The defence minister’s smile is not sincere!": PM Magyar jokes as ministers’ boat loses power on the Danube

A boat carrying Hungary’s defence and economy ministers was briefly left drifting on the Danube after its engine broke down during a live-broadcast inspection of the Paks nuclear power plant’s emergency river works. The unusual incident occurred on Sunday morning as Prime Minister Péter Magyar and »»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Lebanon arrests food influencer over drug-laced treats

Beirut, Lebanon: 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 appr»»»

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Arab News 10h

Pope calls for more efforts to stop Ebola in DR Congo

VATICAN CITY: Pope Leo XIV called on the international community Sunday to help contain the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which health officials warn is spreading exponentially. “In my prayers I often remember the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially because of the spread»»»

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Sputnik 10h

Putin: Ukraine’s State Ideology Built on Neo-Nazism

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY, Russia (Sputnik) - The glorification of Nazism in Ukraine is part of the problem and Russia will not put up with this, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "Current Ukrainian authorities have made neo-Nazism the basis of their state ideology. It's horrible. And we canno»»»

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Arab News 11h

5 talking points from round 2 of Saudi Pro League season

RIYADH: The first major showdown of the SPL season took place on matchday 2, with Al-Qadsiah falling to Al-Ittihad at home in Dammam. What did we learn from the second matchday? Brendan Rodgers’ Al-Qadsiah lack killer touch It has been widely discussed in Saudi football circles — Al-Qadsiah are thi»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Popular food influencer arrested over drug-laced treats

Beirut: 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 a»»»

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Arab News 12h

Lebanon arrests food influencer over drug-laced treats

BEIRUT: 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 a»»»

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France24 12h

Trump says Canada wants 'benefits of being a State, without being one' as trade war deepens

US President Donald Trump slammed Canada on Sunday, saying the country wanted "the benefits of being a State, without being one", in response to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing retaliatory tariffs following failed trade negotiations.  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announce»»»

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Novinite 12h

"I Know Rumen Radev Well" - Lavrov Warns Bulgaria's PM Could Face EU Pressure

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that he knows Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev well and suggested that the Bulgarian leader could face pressure to change his position after taking office. “I know the Prime Minister of Bulgaria Rumen Radev well. He appeared in the elections with »»»

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Gulf News 12h

US-India trade deal almost finalised in principle: Sergio Gor

New Delhi: The proposed US-India trade agreement is almost finalised in principle, with the two sides now working to settle the remaining legal and technical language, according to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. Speaking at a media event in the national capital, Gor said the broad contours of t»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Man hacked to death at traffic signal in Bengaluru

An incident in which a man was hacked to death in public at a traffic signal near the Madiwala underpass in Bengaluru came to light on Sunday, sparking fear. The victim, identified as Suhail, a resident of Mangammanapalya and a medical shop owner, was attacked by a group of assailants as he was on »»»

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Arab News 14h

Why the E1 settlement project is so detrimental to a Palestinian state

DUBAI: In recent days a chorus of condemnations and sanction threats have been levelled against Israel by the EU and Arab states for their expansionary policies in the West Bank. The latest spur of diplomatic action has centered around the Israeli’s governments controversial plans to begin construc»»»

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Novinite 14h

Bulgaria’s Second F-16 Batch Could Be Delayed Until 2030

Bulgaria’s second batch of eight F-16 Block 70 fighter jets could be delayed until the second quarter of 2030, the Defense Ministry said after talks between Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and representatives of Lockheed Martin. The American aircraft manufacturer informed the Bulgarian side that »»»

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Arab News 14h

Syria foreign minister sees Israel security talks resuming despite no trust

DAMASCUS: Syria expects negotiations to resume soon with Israel over ​a security deal it hopes will lead to Israel’s withdrawal from Syrian land, a top Syrian minister said, urging Israel to seize a “historic opportunity” as the door for diplomacy is open. In a Reuters interview in Damascus on Satu»»»

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Gulf News 14h

Australia confirms first H5N1 infection in native mammal

Australia on Sunday confirmed its first case of H5N1 avian influenza in a native mammal. South Australian authorities confirmed the country's first detection of the virus in a mammal after a dead seal infected with H5N1 was found in the coastal town of Beachport, around 310 kilometres south of Adel»»»

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UPI 15h

On This Day, Aug. 23: Marcario García is 1st Mexican American to earn Medal of Honor - UPI.com

On Aug. 23, 1945, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marcario García became the first Mexican American to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor. 1 of 5 | On August 23, 1945, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marcario García became the first Mexican American to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor. File Photo courtesy of NARA Aug. 23 (U»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Al Wakrah target top results in new season: Berkane

Doha, Qatar: Al Wakrah are targeting the best possible results in the 2026-2027 Qatar Stars League after making their season debut with a 2-2 draw against Qatar SC, midfielder Redouane Berkane said, stressing the need for hard work and focus to achieve the club’s ambitions. “We are happy with the s»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Pre-University Education welcomes 150 new employees

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education (PUE) welcomed approximately 150 new employees during the Human Resources New Joiner Orientation Programme, held at the Pre-University Education Theatre. The programme aimed to support new employees as they begin their professional journey an»»»

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Arabfinance 15h

Shifting From Volume to Value: Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem Arab Finance For Information Technology

Egypt’s startup ecosystem is strengthening its position as Africa’s premier hub with solid funding despite global capital constraints and regional headwinds. While the first half (H1) of 2026 saw a drop in deal volume, an increase in larger, sector-specific deals in fintech, e-commerce, and logisti»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Construction poised for 6.7% surge as strategic investments drive long-term recovery

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s construction and infrastructure sector is heading towards a robust economic rebound in the coming year, bolstered by strong government fiscal resilience, swift conflict-resolution measures, and high-growth sectors like renewable energy, noted analysts at Fitch Solutions. In its»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Depleted Al Sadd open QSL title defence in style as Edmilson’s brace lifts Al Duhail

Doha, Qatar: The warning signs came just hours before Al Sadd began their Qatar Stars League title defence, with the champions announcing the absence of three key players – forward Rafa Mujica, midfielder Mohamed Camara and defender Abdessamed Bounacer – through injury. But if the Wolves were dealt»»»

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Sputnik 16h

Baltic States Trying to Sabotage Overseas Voting in State Duma Elections - Russian MFA

The Baltic states are trying to pressure Russians to disrupt voting on State Duma election day, Maxim Raider, ambassador-at-large and deputy chairman of the Russian Foreign Ministry's election commission, tells Sputnik. Despite their international human rights obligations and repeated declarations »»»

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