The Peninsula 8m

Hot spell roasts eastern US as holiday weekend approaches

New York, USA: Millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday with dangerous temperatures expected to hit swaths of densely populated areas through the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The heat wave that has been broiling the Midwest began intensifying in the Northeast, with »»»

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Gulf News 11m

UAE doubles size of first retail T-Sukuk offering to Dh100m on high demand

Dubai: The UAE has doubled the size of its first Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk issuance to Dh100 million after receiving Dh445 million in subscription requests, as the government opened a new route for individual investors to buy government-backed Islamic investment products. Get updated faster and for »»»

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France24 16m

A week after the earthquakes, Venezuela still searches for its thousands missing

Rescue teams in Venezuela are working frantically to free a man that's been trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building for eight days. For the past seventy-two hours - emergency workers from seven countries have worked nonstop trying to free 43-year-old Hernan Gil. He's a security guard buried i»»»

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France24 16m

Bomb blast in central Damascus cafe kills several

An explosion in a cafe in central Damascus killed five people on Thursday and injured 10, Syrian authorities said. Syrian state television said the blast was caused by an explosive device. An explosion in a central Damascus cafe on Thursday that killed five people and wounded 11 was caused by »»»

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Arab News 23m

As World Cup fever swirls, war-torn Yemen gets its own football miracle

SANAA/ADEN: Thousands of miles from North America, where the World Cup is bringing together soccer fans from countries that are otherwise at odds, one of football’s least heralded nations is experiencing its own moment of unity. In a stadium in the ancient city of Sanaa, hundreds have turned out to»»»

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Gulf News 26m

Planning a Korea trip? Check if you can still skip this visa fee

Manila: Travelers from the six countries will continue to enjoy lower travel costs when visiting South Korea after the government extended its Group Tourist (C-3-2) visa application fee waiver for organised tour groups through December 31, 2026. Under the extension announced by South Korea's Minist»»»

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France24 28m

Kyiv residents reel after largest Russian attack on city kills at least 13

A devastating wave of overnight attacks has left parts of the Ukrainian capital in ruins. Kyiv officials report multiple casualties following an attack which stuck residential areas. Russia said it would be ramping up the "pressure" on Ukraine after launching its largest ever attack on Kyiv overni»»»

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Tanjug 34m

Krunic/Danilina through to Wimbledon women's doubles second round

LONDON - The Serbian-Kazakh duo of Aleksandra Krunic and Anna Danilina is through to the second round of the women's doubles event at the Wimbledon tennis tournament after a 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 victory over the Canadian-Kazakh pair of Leylah Fernandez and Yulia Putintseva in the opening round on Thursday»»»

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Naharnet 35m

Syrian top diplomat reassures Lebanese leaders on Beirut visit

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani told Lebanon's president on Thursday that Damascus had no intention of intervening militarily in his country, despite U.S. pressure to do so, according to the Lebanese presidency. Shaibani, who also invited President Joseph Aoun to Syria, is visiting Beirut»»»

Arab News 35m

Philippines reaches upper-middle income country rank

MANILA: The Philippines has been reclassified by the World Bank as an upper-middle income country — a target it has been trying to achieve since the 1980s — after posting a record gross national income per capita of $4,850. The upper-middle income, or UMIC, rank is the World Bank’s category for eco»»»

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BNE 39m

Flamingo Revolution poses biggest challenge to Albanian PM in years

Weeks of anti-government protests in Albania, initially sparked by opposition to a luxury tourism development near protected wetlands, have evolved into the most significant grassroots challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama in years, exposing broader anger over corruption, environmental degradation a»»»

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Al Majalla 44m

China doubles down on Africa with its zero-tariff policy

At a time when Washington is brandishing the sword of trade protectionism, China is moving in the opposite direction, expanding customs exemptions for exports from developing and least developed countries worldwide. Its new tariff waiver, set to run until 30 April 2028, grants full duty-free access»»»

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Al Majalla 44m

More than a game: a look inside the mind of a football fan

In the first 29 minutes of the World Cup semi-final between Germany and Brazil on 8 July 2014, Germany scored five unanswered goals. The Brazilian crowd, hosting the tournament on home soil, was plunged into a state of collective disbelief. Some were in tears, others frozen in shock. Many just star»»»

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Al Majalla 44m

Libya’s intransigent factions test US push for unity

Donald Trump lauds himself on his dealmaking. “Deals are my art form,” he writes in his appropriately named 1987 book, The Art of the Deal. “Other people paint beautifully on canvas or write wonderful poetry. I like making deals, preferably big deals. That’s how I get my kicks.” Since taking up off»»»

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The Peninsula 56m

Man rescued eight days after Venezuela quakes

Catia La Mar, Venezuela: An international rescue team pulled a survivor of Venezuela's twin earthquakes from the rubble on Thursday, after surviving eight days underground, AFP journalists witnessed. Hernan Gil, a 43-year-old security guard, had been buried in the booth of the seven-story building »»»

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UPI 58m

Britain makes official apology to women forced to give up their babies - UPI.com

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologized Thursday to women and their children caught up in an historic forced adoptions scandal in England and Wales over almost three-decade long period between the 1950s and 1970s. File Photo Betty Laura Zapata/EPA July 2 (UPI) -- Outgoing British Pr»»»

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UPI 58m

Pope excommunicates members of ultra-conservative St. Pius X society - UPI.com

Pope Leo XIV meets faithful during his visit to Madrid on June 6. On Thursday, Leo and the Vatican excommunicated members of the St. Pius X Society. Photo by Ciro Fusco/EPA July 2 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV excommunicated members of the Society of St. Pius X after they consecrated four bishops against t»»»

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Arab News 59m

Syria, Lebanon form joint ministerial committee on security, economy

LONDON: Syria and Lebanon agreed on Thursday to establish a joint ministerial committee aimed at strengthening security coordination, expanding economic cooperation and advancing bilateral ties. The agreement was signed in the Lebanese capital Beirut by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani and»»»

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Arab News 59m

Scared but staying: Some migrants dig in as South Africa turns hostile

DURBAN: Ethiopian refugee Helana Wolde locked his home and watched on television as thousands of angry demonstrators marched through South Africa this week calling for foreigners like him to leave. His wife and their three South African-born children were terrified, he said in the shop in downtown »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 60m

Budapest Danube Promenade gets funding: what changes

Budapest has moved a major step closer to creating a greener Danube-side promenade on the Pest lower embankment after the Managing Authority approved funding for two long-planned riverfront projects, the Budapest Transport Centre, BKK, announced. The decision means the capital may receive more than»»»

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France24 1h

Trump denies 'crypto corruption' after $1 billion earning revelation

US President Donald Trump defended earning $1.2 billion from his family's cryptocurrency activities last year, saying "everybody's profiting" from his time in power. He also insisted that his wealth was due to his prior career, despite the fact that the earnings were related to crypto ventures laun»»»

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Arab News 1h

Spain, Portugal eye World Cup last 16

LOS ANGELES: European champions Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal aim to book their places in the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday as Algeria look to salvage some pride for African football. Spain take on Austria in Los Angeles, where a win will keep them on course for a potential meeting »»»

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Tanjug 1h

Regions, cities warn EU budget overhaul could derail affordable housing investment

This story was produced by the European Newsroom (enr), which Tanjug is a part of, in cooperation with the European Committee of the Regions (CoR). The editorial responsibility lies with the enr. BRUSSELS – Local and regional leaders raised concerns that the next multiannual EU budget risks undermi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Blast in cafe in central Damascus: security source

DamascusSyria: An explosion was heard on Thursday at a cafe in central Damascus, near the Palace of Justice, a Syrian security source told AFP, after state TV reported a blast in the capital. An AFP correspondent saw ambulances weaving their way through traffic with their sirens sounding as they he»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

Maxime Prévot on Europe's push to reassert its relevance in the Gulf

Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prévot speaks to Al Majalla at a delicate diplomatic moment for his country. In November, he will take part in one of the largest Belgian economic missions to Saudi Arabia in over a decade, led personally by Queen Mathilde, at a t»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Bibi’s Bid to Cut Loose From US Aid Could Be ‘Leap in the Dark’

The Israeli military-industrial complex will surely have significant problems in sustaining the never-ending wars that the country has launched, Ambassador Marco Carnelos, former Italian Diplomat and Middle East Adviser to Prime Ministers Prodi and Berlusconi, tells Sputnik. Carnelos warned that Is»»»

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Arab News 2h

Cricket’s force for good needs repair

The third and final stage of the 2026 women’s T20 World Cup generated some compelling cricket, not all of it flawless. One of the most noteworthy outcomes was Ireland’s first ever T20 World Cup victory. The team had almost achieved that historic landmark against New Zealand on June 19, failing to s»»»

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Arab News 2h

Blast in cafe in central Damascus, cause unclear

Damascus: An explosion was heard on Thursday at a cafe in central Damascus, near the Palace of Justice, a Syrian security source said, after state TV reported a blast in the capital. An AFP correspondent saw ambulances weaving their way through traffic with their sirens sounding as they headed to t»»»

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Arab News 2h

Blast in cafe in central Damascus, cause unclear

Damascus: An explosion was heard on Thursday at a cafe in central Damascus, near the Palace of Justice, a Syrian security source said, after state TV reported a blast in the capital. An AFP correspondent saw ambulances weaving their way through traffic with their sirens sounding as they headed to t»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Blast in cafe in central Damascus

An explosion was heard on Thursday at a cafe in central Damascus, near the Palace of Justice, a Syrian security source told AFP, after state TV reported a blast in the capital. An AFP correspondent saw ambulances weaving their way through traffic with their sirens sounding as they headed to the are»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Vazrazhdane Will Request Meeting with Patriarch Daniil Over Introduction of Virtues and Religion Subject in Schools

Speaking in the parliamentary lobby on Thursday, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that the party will request a meeting with Patriarch Daniil regarding a bill on the introduction of the subject Virtues and Religion in Bulgarian schools, which was rejected on Wednesday by the parliamentar»»»

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UPI 2h

Look: 10 people run half-marathon in caterpillar costume, chase world record - UPI.com

The 10 members of the Tutbury Running Club ran the Ramathon half-marathon in Derby, England, while wearing a 60-foot-long caterpillar costume. Photo courtesy of Jane Tomlinson's Run For All July 1 (UPI) -- A British running club's 10 members donned a caterpillar costume together to attempt a Guinne»»»

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Tanjug 2h

Vucic to receive Spanish defence minister on Friday

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will meet with Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles Fernandez in Belgrade on Friday, the presidential press office has announced. After the meeting, the family of posthumously decorated Serbian Armed Forces NCO Milovan Jovanovic, who was recently k»»»

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Gulf News 2h

World Bank urges Pakistan to revamp NFC Award formula

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has urged Pakistan to overhaul the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award by revising both the vertical and horizontal revenue-sharing formula and adopting a fiscal equalisation model based on provinces’ spending needs and revenue capacity. According to The News, the»»»

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BNE 2h

Rwanda steps up nuclear ambitions with Russia-backed SMR cooperation agreement

Russia and Rwanda have agreed a roadmap to advance cooperation on small modular reactors (SMRs) and civilian nuclear energy, marking the latest step in Kigali's ambition to introduce nuclear power into its energy mix in the early 2030s. The roadmap was signed during the inaugural meeting of the Joi»»»

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RT 2h

Israel rules out troop withdrawal from occupied areas of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria

Israel will keep its troops in occupied areas of Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria indefinitely, Defense Minister Israel Katz has said, describing the policy as necessary for “defending the borders.” Speaking on Wednesday at a memorial ceremony for soldiers killed in the 2006 Lebanon War, Katz said there wo»»»

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RT 2h

Poland slams Ukraine’s Zelensky for escalating Nazi collaborator rift

The office of Polish President Karol Nawrocki has accused Vladimir Zelensky of further aggravating the rift over the honoring of Nazi collaborators in Ukraine. Relations between Warsaw and Kiev have grown increasingly strained since the Ukrainian leader named a military unit after the ‘Heroes of th»»»

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Arab News 2h

Jeddah residents flock to Friday’s bird auction

JEDDAH: The Haraj Bird Market in the south of Jeddah hosts a lively, weekly public auction every Friday afternoon for amateurs, hobbyists and bird enthusiasts who make their way to buy, sell and admire a variety of bird species. The auction features a wide variety of birds, from colorful ornamental»»»

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Arab News 2h

Rebels in Indonesia’s Papua kill American pilot, burn plane, spokesperson says

JAKARTA: Rebels in Indonesia’s restive easternmost region ‌of Papua on Thursday shot dead an American pilot and set a civilian plane on fire in what a spokesperson for a local separatist group described as a “message” to the US and Indonesian governments. A low-level battle for independence from In»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Space startup to launch India's first private orbital rocket

Bengaluru, India: Indian startup Skyroot Aerospace said Thursday it would hold the maiden test flight of the country's first privately developed orbital-class rocket in the coming weeks. The Vikram-1 rocket, designed to carry small satellites into low-Earth orbit, will lift off from the Satish Dhaw»»»

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Arab News 2h

Royal reserve signs memorandum to protect houbara bustard

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Foundation for Houbara Conservation to support national efforts to protect the endangered bird and reintroduce the houbara bustard into its natural habitats, c»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Leaving for a holiday this summer? Here's how to keep your home safe

Abu Dhabi: With the arrival of holiday seasons and increased travel both within and outside the country, families and individuals are placing greater emphasis on taking the necessary precautions to safeguard their homes and possessions during periods of absence. While travel offers relaxation and e»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Air India Express fully restores its India-GCC network ahead of summer travel rush

Dubai: Air India Express has restored flights across its entire West Asia network, with services to Kuwait and Salalah resuming after recent disruptions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline said flights between Kozhikode and Salalah restarted on July 2, while s»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Chanel acquires historic Charvet shirtmaker

Paris, France: French luxury giant Chanel announced Thursday that it had acquired historic Parisian shirtmaker Charvet, having previously collaborated with the brand which caters mostly to men. Charvet has been making bespoke shirts and suits from its home on Place Vendome in Paris since 1838, with»»»

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Arab News 3h

Lithuania moves to end nuclear weapon ban as ‘situation getting worse’

VILNIUS: Lithuania’s parliamentary parties have agreed on a plan to lift a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military ​bases in the Baltic nation, the president said, in a sign of how Russia is resetting security calculations in the region. The move — a major legal overhaul which wi»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Former Arsenal, Spain midfielder Cazorla retires

Oviedo, Spain: Former Arsenal and Spain playmaker Santi Cazorla retired from football at the age of 41 on Thursday after more than two decades in the game. The diminutive Asturian helped his local team Oviedo reach La Liga in 2025 and played his final season with them in the Spanish top flight. "No»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Beijing says China-EU trade talks set in the fall, to be held regularly each year

China and the European Union will hold ministerial-level trade talks once or twice a year, China's Commerce Ministry said Thursday, as the two sides work to increase and rebalance trade. The EU faces growing pressure to reduce its trade deficit with China, which widened to about 360 billion euros (»»»

France24 3h

Two arrested after climbing Empire State Building antenna for marriage proposal

Two people climbed the antenna of New York's Empire State Building on Wednesday, unfurled a banner promoting “the power of love” and appeared to stage a marriage proposal before being arrested. News footage showed the masked pair kissing atop the skyscraper before one knelt and the other appeared t»»»

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Arab News 3h

Thailand denies viral claim Macron knelt before king

BANGKOK: Thailand’s foreign ministry denied Thursday that French President Emmanuel Macron knelt before the country’s king during his state visit to Paris this week, after an AI-generated picture circulated online. King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida’s trip was the first official visit by a »»»

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France24 3h

Algerians head to polls to elect new parliament

Algeria is holding parliamentary elections on July 2, seven years after the pro-democracy Hirak protests. But turnout is expected to be low. After the protests, only 23% of voters showed up to the polls, with many refusing to vote to show discontent with the political offer and several opposition p»»»

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