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Spotlight - The Rise and Pause of Jordan Bardella

The political landscape in France changed this week after the appeal court judges upheld the guilty verdict against Marine Le Pen for misappropriating European Parliament funds, but reduced the five-year ban on her standing for public office to fifteen months. Time already served, said the Paris co»»»

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France24 9m

Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine kill eight, officials say

Russian attacks on Ukraine killed eight people, including a child, and wounded dozens more, according to local officials on Saturday. Moscow launched more than 120 drones and 12 missiles during the night, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, putting his country's air defence sy»»»

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BNE 15m

Erdogan's revolver diplomacy left Nato leaders with a loaded problem

Most Nato summits end with a communiqué. This one ended with customs problems. As leaders prepared to leave Ankara this week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented each visiting head of state with an engraved Turkish-made revolver complete with ammunition and cleaning kit — prompting a f»»»

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UPI 26m

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies after sudden illness - UPI.com

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died on Saturday night at age 71 after a sudden, short illness, his office announced. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 12 (UPI) -- Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly on Saturday night, two days after his 71st birthday, his office announced. G»»»

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Arab News 27m

How decades-old Sunday book market shapes Delhi’s reading habits

NEW DELHI: Every Sunday morning, a one-of-a-kind colorful maze takes shape near Delhi Gate, where thousands of paperbacks and hardcovers rise in towers and spill on tarpaulin beds, setting the stage for generations of readers on hours-long treasure hunts. From popular romances to classics in Englis»»»

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Arab News 27m

Sudan court sentences RSF leader to death in absentia

KHARTOUM: A Sudanese court on Sunday sentenced paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and 15 others to death in absentia over the killing of a regional governor and committing war crimes in Darfur, state media reported. The ruling is the first against the leadership of the Rapid Support Forces (»»»

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Gulf News 39m

UAE announces nationwide mourning for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Presidential Court has declared a four-day official mourning period following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, father of Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Flags will be flown at half-mast at all government entities across the UAE, as well as at the coun»»»

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Sputnik 53m

Four People Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Energodar - Rosatom CEO

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Four people were killed in the Ukrainian armed forces' attack on facilities in Energodar, Russia's Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev said on Sunday. "Just two days after the meeting with the IAEA, we have had the bloodiest day in Energodar. And this is not a figure of spe»»»

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RT 1h

Iranian supreme leader vows revenge for father’s killing

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to avenge his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes on his compound in Tehran on February 28. Khamenei made the statement after his father was laid to rest at the Imam Reza Shrine in his hometown of Mashh»»»

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Arab News 1h

Syrian transitional parliament holds first session

DAMASCUS: Syria’s transitional parliament began its first session on Sunday, state television reported, tasked with drafting the country’s new constitution and laying the groundwork for democracy after decades of authoritarian rule. Syria’s new authorities dissolved the country’s rubber-stamp legis»»»

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Arab News 2h

Oman says 23 rescued, one missing after vessel attacked off coast

MUSCAT: Oman said Sunday it had rescued 23 crew members from a commercial ship while one was missing after the vessel was struck off the Gulf sultanate's eastern coast. "Twenty-three crew members were rescued and provided with necessary medical care. Search operations are continuing for one crew me»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Kuwait orders four days of official mourning after death of Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad

Dubai: Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, has ordered four days of official mourning following the death of Qatar’s former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Flags will be flown at half-mast across Kuwait and at the country’s embassies abroad from Sunday in tribute to S»»»

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Arab News 2h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index rises to close at 10,818

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Sunday, gaining 10.55 points, or 0.10 percent, to close at 10,818.98. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index reached SR2.20 billion ($587 million), with 135 stocks advancing and 117 declining. The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu fell »»»

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Arab News 2h

Overnight US strikes on Iran kill one soldier: Iranian media

LONDON: Overnight US strikes killed an Iranian navy lieutenant in the southern port of Jask, Iranian news agencies Mehr and Tasnim reported, citing a local official. The officer was identified as Hamidreza Dehghani. Iran said Sunday it would close the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles and dron»»»

Arab News 2h

Norwegian Air wears BA’s colors for a day after World Cup social media wager

BENGALURU: Norwegian ‌Air has honored its social media wager with British ​Airways and changed its Instagram profile picture to BA’s logo for a day after England’s 2-1 victory over Norway in their ‌World Cup ‌quarter-final on ​Saturday. Norwegian ‌Air's Instagram account on July 12, 2026. (Screengr»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Iran’s Leader Adviser: Revenge Remains Priority, Hormuz More Important than Atomic Bombs

Military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Major General Mohsen Rezaei described the funeral of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei as one of the most significant events in contemporary history, saying it drew widespread attention and mourning both inside Iran and abro»»»

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RT 2h

Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed amid standoff with US

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to shipping until the US ends what it called its “illegal” interference in the region. The statement came as the US reportedly pressed Iranian negotiators to declare the strait fully open to co»»»

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Arab News 2h

Umluj samr honey output tops 5 tonnes

Umluj: Beekeepers in Umluj governorate, Tabuk region, have begun harvesting and extracting samr honey, benefiting from the widespread presence of samr trees across the area’s plains and valleys. Umluj is renowned for its abundant samr trees, scientifically known as Vachellia tortilis, which produce»»»

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Sputnik 2h

No Signs of Poor Health Before Senator Graham's Death - Reports

US Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (listed as a terrorist and extremist in Russia) showed no signs of ill health before his death, NBC reported on Sunday, citing a senior official from the senator's office. Earlier in the day, Graham's office announced that the senator had passed away at the age of »»»

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Al Manar 2h

Al-Manar reporter says Israeli drones fly over Western Bekaa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar reporter says Israeli drones fly over Western Bekaa 12-07-2026 15:26 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian sources: Strait of Hormuz »»»

Arab News 2h

Watermelon Pictures promotes ‘American Doctor’ ahead of August release

DUBAI: Watermelon Pictures is conitinuing promotion of hard-hitting films on Palestine, taking to social media this week to share the news that “American Doctor” will be released in US cinemas in August. “From Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Poh Si Teng, ‘American Doctor’ follows t»»»

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Arab News 2h

Egyptian football looks toward bright future after World Cup heroics

RIYADH: For a moment, it felt real. Egypt had been in control against defending champions Argentina for nearly 80 minutes, inching closer to uncharted territory: the final eight of the FIFA World Cup. In hindsight, Egyptian fans’ refusal to accept that their nation could see this through proved wel»»»

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Arab News 3h

Trust powers Saudi Arabia’s digital government revolution

RIYADH: Renewing an ID card, applying for a visa or booking a medical appointment can now be completed in minutes through Saudi Arabia’s government digital platforms. As online public services become the primary way citizens and residents interact with government, a new King Saud University study f»»»

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Al Manar 3h

UAE says Sunday’s missile threats ‘were outside country’s borders’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UAE says Sunday’s missile threats ‘were outside country’s borders’ 12-07-2026 13:52 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi of»»»

Al Manar 3h

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi offers condolences to Qatar’s Emir over death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi offers condolences to Qatar’s Emir over death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani 12-07-2026 14:36 P»»»

Dailynews Hungary 3h

Controversial 140-home project in Budapest approved despite fierce local protests

Budapest’s District XI (Újbuda) council has approved a controversial planning agreement that effectively clears the way for a 140-apartment residential development next to the popular Lake Feneketlen. Residents opposed, but council said compromising was the only solution The decision follows months»»»

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Al Manar 3h

US Senator Graham, Staunch Defender of ‘Israel’, Dies after ‘Brief and Sudden Illness’

Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican senator in the United States, a key ally of President Donald Trump ad a longtime supporter of ‘Israel’, has ⁠died aged 71. Graham died on ⁠Saturday evening after a ‌brief and sudden illness, the communications director ⁠for his office ⁠said in ⁠a post ⁠on ⁠X e»»»

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Arab News 4h

UAE’s flydubai resumes flights to Aleppo after a 14-year hiatus 

RIYADH: UAE low-cost carrier flydubai is set to resume flights to Aleppo after more than 14 years, launching daily direct services to the Syrian city as part of the expansion of its Syrian network. Flights are scheduled to commence on July 20, making Aleppo flydubai’s second destination in Syria al»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Oman condemns attack on its territory: state media

Muscat, Oman: The Omani government condemned on Sunday an attack on its territory, state media announced, with Iran's Guards saying they targeted it during a barrage aimed at countries across the Gulf. The Oman News Agency said on X that "the Sultanate of Oman affirms its condemnation and denunciat»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Indian passport and visa in UAE: Walk-in rules, agent warning, new booking portal explained

Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: Getting a passport, visa or attestation done has turned into a moving target for the UAE's 4.5 million-strong Indian expat community, and for other UAE residents hoping to travel to India, with frequent changes in rules as the Indian missions navigate a legal deadlock over who sho»»»

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Arab News 4h

Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expected

Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi ​will travel to Washington on Monday at the head of ‌an official ‌delegation ​after ‌an ⁠official ​invitation, government spokesperson Haider ⁠al-Aboudi said in a press conference on Sunday. “The agreements ⁠to be ‌signed ‌will ​include ‌several memorandum»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Helicopter Ambulance Service Completes Five Missions in Under 48 Hours

Bulgaria's Centre for Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) has completed five emergency missions in less than 48 hours, the service said on Facebook Sunday. The missions included the rescue of an injured tourist near the Seven Rila Lakes, the airlift of victims from two serious road accident»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Deadly Spain wildfire stabilised: regional government

Los Gallardos, Spain: A wildfire that killed at least 12 people in the southern Spain has been stabilised, the head of the regional government of Andalusia, Juan Manuel Moreno, said Sunday. "Good news. After several very difficult days" firefighters have declared the blaze in the municipality of Lo»»»

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France24 4h

Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One story

The New York Times said on Saturday that the US Department of Justice had ​ordered several of its journalists to testify before a federal grand jury after they reported on security concerns involving President Donald Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One.  The Department of Justice has subp»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Iran says Hormuz is shut: What happens next?

Dubai: The Middle East entered a new and uncertain phase on Sunday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed once again following fresh US air strikes. While Tehran has announced the closure before, this time the declaration comes after attacks on commercial shipping, the largest US military »»»

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France24 5h

More than 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China

Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the country's eastern province of Zhejiang. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, and some high-speed railway services have been halted. Bavi is the second typhoon to impact »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Mystery deepens as Zebras dead at estate linked to Hungary's richest man, and authorities were deceived

Fresh details have emerged in the controversial case of the zebras kept near Hatvanpuszta at a property linked to Hungary’s wealthiest businessman, Lőrinc Mészáros. According to information released by the Fejér County Government Office, three zebras died during the winter, but the authorities were»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Is the Strait of Hormuz really closed? Latest update after Iran-US escalation and vessel attack

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed “until further notice” after stopping a vessel it accused of using an unauthorised route, while the US has launched strikes on Iranian military targets. The escalation has increased concerns over global energy supplies, shipping security and the safety »»»

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BNE 5h

BOFIT: Russia faces increasing challenges in balancing its economic policies

The rising costs of the Ukraine war have forced the Russian government to increase spending, causing the federal budget deficit to expand further. High spending growth adds to inflationary pressures, making it difficult for the central bank to lower its key rate. High interest rates also curb inves»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Where to buy property in Budapest: A district-by-district guide to the city’s best addresses

My last column looked at why foreign buyers don’t need a golden visa to own property in Hungary — the doors that matter are already open. The natural next question is the one I hear most often from international clients: where, exactly, should I be looking? Budapest is not one market but a mosaic o»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: Visionary who transformed Qatar into global power

Doha, Qatar: Qatar mourns the loss of former leader, the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013 and passed away on July 12, 2026, aged 74. The former leader was seen as one of the key architects of modern Qatar and led the country during a period of »»»

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Arab News 6h

Fitch affirms Saudi Arabia’s ‘A+’ rating with stable outlook

RIYADH: Fitch Ratings affirmed Saudi Arabia’s ‘A+’ sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook, citing strong fiscal buffers and external finances despite regional conflict and temporary trade disruptions. The ratings agency said the Kingdom’s government debt and sovereign net foreign assets rema»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Iran Pounds US Bases in Region, Closes Strait of Hormuz in Retaliation of New US Attacks

Iranian forces have launched coordinated missile and drone strikes against US military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman as they closed the Strait of Hormuz until further notice in response to continued American assaults on southern Iran. In a statement early on Sunday, the Islamic Re»»»

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Sana 6h

Pakistan urges restraint and de-escalation after U.S. strikes on Iran

Islamabad, July 12 (SANA) Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar called on all parties to exercise restraint and pursue de-escalation following U.S. military strikes on Iran, saying dialogue and diplomacy remain the only path to resolving conflicts and achieving lasting regional peace.Accor»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Lebanese official confirms country's participation in Rome talks with Israel

A Lebanese official told AFP that Lebanon would take part in planned talks with Israel next week in Rome, after Beirut had previously conditioned participation on Israel withdrawing from certain areas it occupies in the south. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that "Lebano»»»

The Peninsula 6h

India says 10 rescued, one missing after vessel attacked off Oman

New Delhi, India: India said on Sunday that 11 of its nationals were on a vessel that was struck in waters east of Oman as Iran and the United States traded fresh fire. "Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian national is reportedly missing," the Indian fo»»»

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Al Manar 6h

Iran’s Ghalibaf: Era of One-Sided Deals is Over

Iran’s chief negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the era of one-sided deals is over, warning that parties must honor their commitments or face the consequences of failing to do so. In a post on X on Sunday, Ghalibaf wrote, “The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Iran strikes Gulf neighbors after new US attacks

Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new U.S. strikes following an attack by Iranian forces on a merchant vessel that was abandoned in flames by its crew. Sirens and explosions were heard in Qatar,»»»

Gulf News 6h

Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani: Architect of Modern Qatar

Dubai: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar who transformed the Gulf nation into a major global player in energy, diplomacy, media and international investment, has died at the age of 74, Qatar’s state news agency announced on Sunday. No cause of death was immediately given. »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Philippines: Why a century-old hydropower system that once powered Baguio remains silent

Manila: A century after it helped electrify Baguio City, the Philippines' summer capital, the historic Asin Hydropower System remains idle. Now, it's caught in a web of legal disputes, regulatory hurdles and competing claims over land and water. The latest setback came this week when the Baguio Cit»»»

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