Arab News 10m

Iran-backed Hezbollah and Hamas attend Khamenei funeral ceremonies

TEHRAN: Representatives of Tehran-backed militant groups attended the funeral ceremonies of slain Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday, with envoys from Hezbollah and Hamas meeting with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, state media reported. Tehran has for years provided support to Palest»»»

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Middle East Observer 29m

Egypt food prices make highest surge in five years: Hermes

Aswat Masriya: Food prices have jumped in September to reach the biggest monthly increase in five years, EFG Hermes Holdings said in a research paper on Thursday. The surge was driven by a rise in vegetable prices, the Egypt-based investment bank and market analysis group said. Egypt’s urban consum»»»

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Arab News 34m

Fearless Eala topples Swiatek as shocks rock Wimbledon

LONDON: Two gaping holes were blasted into the women’s draw at Wimbledon on Saturday as defending champion Iga Swiatek was outplayed by Filipino crowd-pleaser Alexandra Eala and second seed Elena Rybakina was sent packing by Belgian Elize Mertens. Disgruntled Polish third seed Swiatek lost a titani»»»

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Arab News 34m

Iran envoy says friendly nations to get ‘special’ Hormuz fee treatment

BEIJING: Iran’s ambassador to China insisted Saturday that new fees would be charged to ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz — an idea rejected by Washington — while assuring that “friendly” nations would receive special treatment. The initial deal struck between Iran and the United States to end »»»

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Arab News 34m

Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil

EAST RUTHERFORD: Erling Haaland has feasted on defenses throughout the World Cup, and Norway will need their talismanic striker at his ruthless best if they are to topple Brazil in Sunday’s last-16 clash. Haaland’s late winner against Ivory Coast — his fifth goal at the tournament — secured Norway’»»»

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RT 39m

Putin congratulates Trump on US Independence Day

Russia and the United States bear a “special responsibility” for maintaining global security, President Vladimir Putin has said while congratulating his counterpart Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of American independence. In a letter published by the Kremlin on Saturday, Putin wished Trump a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Ounahi brace as Morocco blank Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

DPA Houston Azzedine Ounahi scored a brace as ruthless Morocco reached the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday with a 3-0 victory over Canada who became the first host nation to go out. Man of the Match Ounahi opened the scoring for the African champions and 2022 semi-finalists in the 50th minute,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Gaza’s silent public health catastrophe

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha “What is being witnessed in Gaza today is no longer simply a humanitarian emergency, it is the collapse of the foundations of public health. When clean water disappears, sanitation systems fail, healthcare services collapse, and thousands of families are forced to survive in »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Americans stay closer to home, helping local businesses

Agencies Small business owners in US tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer, trading overseas travel for road trips, choosing daylong sojourns over extended beach stays, and cooking instead of eating out while on vacation to save money. The report»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Millions expected for Khamenei funeral

More than 10 million people, including representatives from over 100 countries, are expected in Tehran for funeral of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed along with family members at the start of the US-Israel war on Iran. Large-scale public commemorations for Ali Khamenei h»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Mannai Home unveils TCL’s 2026 SQD-Mini LED TV lineup in Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha Mannai Home, in partnership with TCL, has officially launched the highly anticipated 2026 TCL SQD-Mini LED TV lineup in Qatar introducing the premium C7L, C8L and flagship X11L models. The launch event showcased TCL’s latest display innovations, bringing exceptional bright»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QRCS backs relief mission for Venezuela earthquake victims

Tribune News network Doha As part of the State of Qatar’s efforts to provide relief for those affected by the recent double devastating earthquake in Venezuela, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched an emergency humanitarian response to the disaste in cooperation with the Qatar government »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QC launches paediatric surgical procedures in Sudan

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a specialised medical initiative in Sudan to provide paediatric cardiac catheterisation and open-heart surgeries as part of Qatar’s continued humanitarian and healthcare support amid the ongoing conflict. The project was inaugurated at the W»»»

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RT 1h

Putin and Trump hold phone call – Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have held a phone call, during which they discussed the Ukraine conflict, the situation around Iran, and the prospects for restoring bilateral ties, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said. The conversation took place on Saturday, as the Uni»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

2026 World Cup: Morocco advance to quarterfinals with 3-0 victory over Canada

Houston Morocco advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Canada on Saturday at Houston Stadium in the opening match of the Round of 16. Morocco continued its impressive tournament run after finishing second in Group C with seven points, earned through victori»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Dino shares lowest in four years due to slow expansion

Dino Polska shares fell by more than 4% on Friday, reaching their lowest level since May 2022, after another analyst cut the company’s valuation. Bloomberg reported that the sell-off was driven by a slowdown in new store openings, which weakened the previous narrative of rapid growth. Dino opened 1»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Changes to tax laws come into force

New amendments to Poland’s personal income tax, corporate income tax and flat-rate income tax rules have entered into force, introducing changes favorable to taxpayers. The deadline for submitting accounting books to the tax office has been extended. For personal income taxpayers, the new deadline »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

PLN 5 bln planned for local governments for shelters

Around PLN 5 bln from Poland’s Civil Protection and Civil Defense Program is to go directly to local governments, while the full program is worth nearly PLN 34 bln for 2025-2026. Poland is returning to planning collective protection facilities after almost 30 years, but experts warn that the main c»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Predictability ends in automotive industry

Poland’s automotive supply sector is facing growing pressure as long-term contracts give way to shorter orders. A Keralla Research survey for Bibby Financial Services found that 96% of companies serving the automotive industry have seen changes in relations with major customers, while 36% report a »»»

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Al Majalla 2h

One town at a time: Israel, Lebanon boost coordination

After a ‘framework agreement’ was signed between Lebanon and Israel in Washington on 26 June, attention has shifted to its implementation. Sponsored by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, it aims to end hostilities between the two Middle East neighbours, secure the Israeli army’s withdrawal from sou»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israeli military says killed armed militant in south Lebanon

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Saturday that it killed an armed militant in the “security zone” under its control in south Lebanon. “Earlier today (Saturday), IDF soldiers identified an armed terrorist operating inside the Security Zone, in the Majdal Zoun area in southern Lebanon,” the mi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Philippines crowned champions as eFIBA World Finals Qatar 2026 concludes successfully

DOHA: The Qatar Olympic Committee announced the successful conclusion of the eFIBA World Finals Qatar 2026, which took place at Mall of Qatar, bringing together eight of the world's top national teams for two days of high-level esports basketball competition. According to the committee, the tournam»»»

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UPI 2h

8-year-old is the billionth person to visit California's Disneyland - UPI.com

Eight-year-old Andres Robles was named the honorary billionth guest at Disneyland in California, Walt Disney's first theme park, which opened in July 1955 and launched the American theme park industry. Photo by Disney Parks Blog July 4 (UPI) -- Seventy years after Walt Disney opened the Disneyland »»»

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Jordan Times 2h

India, Japan vow closer work on critical minerals

NEW DELHI — India and Japan will work more closely on critical minerals to boost "resilience" in their supply chains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday, as the two huge Asian economies look to cut dependence on top exporter China.Both India and Japan depend on imports for many such mineral»»»

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France24 2h

France's first detected Ebola patient recovers, leaves hospital

A doctor who was being treated for Ebola in France after having tested positive following a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and is out of hospital, Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said in a statement Saturday. It was the first time that French authorities had detected the dead»»»

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France24 2h

Access Asia - Seoul soul-searching after World Cup exit

On this edition of Access Asia, we find out why anger is brewing in South Korea after the country's national team was eliminated from the World Cup. We also ask our Sports Editor why China hasn't managed to make it to football's top tier despite massive investment. Plus, Japan's prime minister»»»

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Arab News 3h

Saudi diplomacy is key to ending Sudan war, EU special representative for the Horn of Africa tells Arab News

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has become a key diplomatic actor in efforts to end Sudan’s civil war, with the Kingdom uniquely positioned to translate years of stalled negotiations into a ceasefire and political transition, according to the EU’s envoy for the Horn of Africa. “I think it’s key. I think it’s »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Morocco break Canadian hearts to reach World Cup quarters

Houston: Canada became the first of the co-hosts to exit the World Cup as a clinical Morocco won 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals on Saturday in Houston. The 2022 semi-finalists Morocco will face title favourites France or Paraguay as the business end of the tournament in North America approaches. A»»»

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Arab News 3h

Al-Ahli part ways with Mahrez

RIYADH: Saudi Pro League ‌club Al-Ahli announced on Saturday that Algeria international Riyad Mahrez had left the club after three seasons. “Thank you, Riyad Mahrez. Three unforgettable years... You will remain forever in the memory of Al-Ahli supporters,” the club said on X. Winger Mahrez made 122»»»

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Arab News 3h

What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Kamogawa Food Detectives’

I picked up “The Kamogawa Food Detectives” by Hisashi Kashiwai late one night, not realizing it would set off an intense craving for minced meat manto with chili garlic sauce at 1 a.m. in the morning. The Japanese novel, translated by Jesse Kirkwood, unfolds as a series of interconnected stories fu»»»

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Arab News 3h

Palestinian leadership demands international protection amid West Bank settler assaults

RAMALLAH: Organized terrorism carried out by settler gangs against Palestinian settlements in Jenin, Nablus, Jerusalem, and Hebron in the West Bank is a dangerous escalation of violence, according to the Palestinian leadership. Presidential spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh said the attacks had inclu»»»

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Arab News 3h

Eating champion Joey Chestnut defends title but blames heat for lower hot-dog tally 

NEW YORK: Champion ‌eater Joey Chestnut successfully defended his title on Saturday despite consuming fewer hot dogs than a year earlier. Battling not only other competitors but also extreme heat at the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York City’s Coney Island, Chestnut scored h»»»

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UPI 3h

Trump pardons 9 for Clean Air violations for 'fixing their car' - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order on vehicle repairs in the Oval Office on June 29. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo July 4 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump pardoned 11 people, including nine Clean Air Act violators, claiming they were just "fixing their car." T»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

'Nobody asks where Cabo Verde is anymore'

DOHA: Cabo Verde arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the tournament's biggest underdogs. A nation of just over half a million people making its first-ever appearance on football's grandest stage, few expected the Blue Sharks to leave much of a mark. Instead, they left with something far gr»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Tens of thousands rally in France against sexual violence

Paris: Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in several French cities Saturday to protest against sexual violence, the latest manifestation of outrage that has been sparked by the rape and killing of an 11-year-old girl. The body of the girl, named as Lyhanna, was found last month after she went»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Justice Minister Defends Judiciary Reform, Rejects Criticism of New Rules

Changes to social security contribution rules will not reduce the salaries of judicial employees, and claims that around 2,000 jobs will be cut are unfounded, Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said in an interview with Bulgarian National Television. Naydenov said judicial employees and magistrates »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Orbán's Fidesz: This is 'the end of constitutional democracy' in Hungary

Hungary’s main opposition party, Fidesz, has sharply condemned the government’s proposed 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law, with parliamentary group leader Gergely Gulyás describing it as “the end of constitutional democracy and the beginning of authoritarian rule in Hungary.” The statement cam»»»

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Arab News 5h

Ibrahimovic offers support to Australia’s Herrington after World Cup penalty heartbreak

TEXAS, USA: Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‌showed his warmer side by sending words of encouragement to Australian teenager Lucas Herrington after his penalty miss against Egypt in the World Cup round-of-32 shootout. The 18-year-old center back struck the crossbar with Australia’s fourth spot-kick, leaving Hos»»»

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Arab News 5h

Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert

CAIRO: A well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert is one of two major archaeological finds announced by Egypt on Saturday. The recent discoveries at the Dakhla Oasis and at the Marina el-Alamein archaeological site, near Alexandria, are the latest findings which the Egypt»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Russia Proposes Ceasefire in Konstantinovka on Monday for Body Handover

After the liberation of Konstantinovka in DPR, Russia is ready to conduct a humanitarian operation to hand over the bodies of deceased Ukrainian servicemen in the area. Russia expects Ukraine to respond to the proposal for a pause in fighting by Sunday noon, the Russian Defense Ministry said.Russia»»»

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Arab News 5h

China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks

BEIJING: China’s military promoted two officers to the rank of general in what may be a precursor to a reorganization at the top following the removal of several of its leaders in a long-running anti-corruption drive. The shake-up is believed to be in part an effort to ensure the military’s loyalty»»»

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Arab News 5h

Europe’s baked rice bowl seeks escape from drought

TORRE BERETTI, Italy: Summer came too early to Europe’s most important rice growing region and weeds are taking over Sharon Angoli’s parched paddies in Italy’s Pavia province. “That one is done for, no matter what happens,” the 22-year-old said as she surveyed one desolate field that has been baked»»»

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UPI 6h

American Pope Leo visits Lampedusa, honors migrants on Fourth of July - UPI.com

Pope Leo XIV greets migrants at the Favaloro Pier to bless a plaque dedicating the pier to late Pope Francis during his pastoral visit to the island of Lampedusa, Italy, Saturday. Photo by Ciro Fusco/EPA July 4 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, spent his second Fourth of July as the p»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Swiatek's Wimbledon title defence ended by Philippines' Eala

London: Reigning champion Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in the third round on Saturday as an inspired Alexandra Eala created more history for the Philippines with a straight-sets victory on Centre Court. Eala edged a dramatic 84-minute first set before powering to a 7-6 (11/9), 6-2 victor»»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

Lebanon and Syria form joint ministerial committee on security, economy – Ya Libnan

Share: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, left, and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam sign agreement to establish higher committee comprising ministers from both countries. (SANA) Syria and Lebanon agreed on Thursday to establish a joint ministerial committee aimed at strengthening securi»»»

France24 6h

New wave of coordinated rebel attacks hits Mali

Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit Mali with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns and a prison just months after hobbling the country's military junta with a similar wave of assaults. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle explains.»»»

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Arab News 6h

Prince Harry’s wife Meghan and their children will not join him in London next week

LONDON: Prince Harry’s wife Meghan and their two children will not travel to London with him next week, his spokesperson said on Saturday, although a visit elsewhere in Britain had not been ruled out. Harry, the younger son of King Charles, is due in London and Birmingham next week for a series of »»»

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Albanian Daily News 6h

Internal Dispute Emerges Over Albania Protest Movement's Proposed Citizens' Assembly

Plans to establish a National Citizens' Assembly as part of an ongoing protest movement in Albania have sparked internal disagreements among organizers and supporters, with participants raising concerns over transparency and representation. According to public statements, a working group approved t»»»

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Albanian Daily News 6h

'Flamingo Revolution' Takes off as Thousands Demand Albanian PM's Resignation

First they protested about flamingos, now the crowd on the streets below Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's office has begun to chant about schools, jobs and living standards as well – and wants him to resign. The pink migratory birds became the symbol of Albania's nightly rallies because they floc»»»

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Arab News 6h

Saudi farmer sees promise in Jouf’s pistachios

MAKKAH: As the Kingdom advances to diversify agricultural production and strengthen food security, success stories are emerging from farmers who have embraced unconventional ideas and harnessed the local environment to introduce new crops to the Saudi market. Among them is farmer Radhi Al-Sharari, »»»

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