Saturday 08th August 2026



Oman says Hormuz navigation talks progressing in ‘positive, constructive atmosphere’

Oman says Hormuz navigation talks progressing in ‘positive, constructive atmosphere’

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Pezeshkian says now is ‘best time’ for Iran-US deal

Pezeshkian says now is ‘best time’ for Iran-US deal

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US expects Iran to restore Hormuz energy flows to pre-conflict levels

US expects Iran to restore Hormuz energy flows to pre-conflict levels

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Thailand vows tighter gun laws after school shooting leaves eight dead

Thailand vows tighter gun laws after school shooting leaves eight dead

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Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s president

Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s president

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Zelenskyy denounces deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv during Serbia visit

Zelenskyy denounces deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv during Serbia visit

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Spain imposes border checks on Italian travelers as Ceuta migration feud escalates

Spain imposes border checks on Italian travelers as Ceuta migration feud escalates

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Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombian president and flamboyant millionaire

Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombian president and flamboyant millionaire

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Hamas says still ready to go ahead with Gaza plan

Hamas says still ready to go ahead with Gaza plan

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Nepal rescuers find bodies of five climbers killed last year

Nepal rescuers find bodies of five climbers killed last year

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US Senate confirms Trump’s ex lawyer as attorney general

US Senate confirms Trump’s ex lawyer as attorney general

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Fire crews tame Rotterdam waste plant blaze

Fire crews tame Rotterdam waste plant blaze

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Russian strikes kill three in Kyiv region, says military official

Russian strikes kill three in Kyiv region, says military official

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India’s youth protests leave Modi government facing pressure over jobs, trust and dissent

India’s youth protests leave Modi government facing pressure over jobs, trust and dissent

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Saudi employers embrace AI hiring, but trust emerges as the next challenge

Saudi employers embrace AI hiring, but trust emerges as the next challenge

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Saudi Arabia’s POS transactions surge 33% as education and freight spending lead the rally

Saudi Arabia’s POS transactions surge 33% as education and freight spending lead the rally

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UN’s Agricultural Development Fund aims to attract Saudi investors in sustainable bonds, says special envoy

UN’s Agricultural Development Fund aims to attract Saudi investors in sustainable bonds, says special envoy

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Saudi Energy Ministry and Syrian Electricity Co. ink solar energy projects deals 

Saudi Energy Ministry and Syrian Electricity Co. ink solar energy projects deals 

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Trump moves to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook again over mortgage fraud allegations

Trump moves to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook again over mortgage fraud allegations

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Thai students ‘still in shock’ after classmate kills five school staff, grandparents

Thai students ‘still in shock’ after classmate kills five school staff, grandparents

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