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August 9, 2026

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Jun

WFP: Middle East conflict driving millions into hunger

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The Middle East conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising ‌fuel and transport costs drive up food prices while funding shortfalls force aid agencies to scale back assistance, the U.N. World Food Programme said on Friday. Joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February triggered a regional conflict stretching across the Gulf […]

05
Jun

Yamal wins LaLiga Player of the Season award

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Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been named LaLiga Player of the season, the Spanish league announced on Friday. The 18-year-old helped Barca retain ‌their domestic crown, became the first player to win the league’s Player of the Month award three times in one season and finished as the club’s top scorer in La Liga with […]

05
Jun

JENNIFER LOPEZ IS LOVING HER POST-DIVORCE LIFE

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After her most recent short-lived marriage, Jennifer Lopez has taken sly digs at ex-husband Ben Affleck more than once. The “Kiss of the Spider Woman” star appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in May 2026, where she was asked about her post-divorce love life. “You’re single right now,” Jimmy Kimmel noted, and Lopez gave an enthusiastic reply. “I […]

04
Jun

Oman resists US pressure to break ties with Iran

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Oman is resisting US pressure to break its links with Iran, and insists it has only been negotiating with Tehran on a future management system for the strait of Hormuz that would be compliant with international law. The aim would be to implement any regime after consulting the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO). Traditionally Oman, a longtime […]

04
Jun

Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire

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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration has announced, as the US looks to overcome one of the largest barriers to reaching a broader deal to end the war with Iran. The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of fire from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah armed group and […]

04
Jun

Saudi Arabia launches flexible working hours

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Saudi Arabia has launched a flexible working hours initiative across six major business districts in Riyadh, aiming to ease traffic congestion, improve daily mobility and enhance quality of life in the capital. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, announced the start of the […]

04
Jun

When will UAE fuel prices start dropping?

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After four consecutive months of fuel price increases, many UAE motorists are hoping relief is finally around the corner. There are signs that global oil markets are cooling. Brent crude, the international benchmark, is trading around $97 a barrel, down from the $110-$120 levels seen earlier this year when disruptions to Gulf shipping routes sent […]

03
Jun

US and Iran launch fresh strikes amid stalled ceasefire talks

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The US and Iran have exchanged fresh missiles and drone strikes, further jeopardising efforts by Washington to secure a new ceasefire agreement with Tehran. US forces fired a Hellfire missile to disable a tanker attempting to break through the American blockade of the strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, and later said they repelled Iranian reprisal attacks in […]

02
Jun

Can Gen Z revive moviegoing?

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Hollywood can breathe a sigh of relief: Generation Z is not only going to the movies, it’s driving box office growth. During the pandemic, when theaters shut down and streaming became a dominant force in the media landscape, fears rose that this young cohort would shun the big screen as they matured into more engaged […]

02
Jun

Asia’s wealthy fear losing fortunes

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Asia’s wealthy families want to preserve their fortunes across generations, but many still lack basic succession plans, according to a new Lombard Odier survey. The survey of more than 390 high-net-worth individuals across Asia-Pacific with net investable assets of at least $1 million found that 64.2% of respondents said preserving family wealth across generations was […]

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