Arab News 45m

EU scrambles to seal new Russia sanctions as deadline looms

BRUSSELS: EU countries were scrambling Tuesday to agree a new round of sanctions on Russia, on the eve of a deadline that could weaken a key measure to tamp down Moscow’s oil revenues. Ambassadors from 27 member states were due to hold last-ditch talks in Brussels to thrash out a deal on the new pa»»»

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Arab News 54m

EU scrambles to seal new Russia sanctions as deadline looms

BRUSSELS: EU countries were scrambling Tuesday to agree a new round of sanctions on Russia, on the eve of a deadline that could weaken a key measure to tamp down Moscow’s oil revenues. Ambassadors from 27 member states were due to hold last-ditch talks in Brussels to thrash out a deal on the new pa»»»

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UPI 4h

On This Day, July 14: NASA's New Horizons gets closest look yet at Pluto - UPI.com

On July 14, 2015, the New Horizons space probe came within 7,800 miles of Pluto, providing NASA scientists with the clearest photographs and most detailed measurements they've ever seen of the dwarf planet. 1 of 5 | Members of the New Horizons science team react to seeing the spacecraft's last and »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Real lead clubs behind World Cup brilliance

Doha, Qatar: While nations battle for World Cup glory, Europe’s biggest clubs have quietly staged a contest of their own in North America. From goals that have decided knockout ties to assists that have unlocked stubborn defences, players from a handful of elite clubs have left the biggest mark on »»»

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Actmedia 5h

Romanian embassy in Chisinau: Romania fully respects right of citizens of Republic of Moldova to democratically decide their future

Romania fully respects the sovereignty and the right of the citizens of the Republic of Moldova to democratically decide their future, the Romanian Embassy in Chisinau stated. The message was conveyed in the context of recent statements made by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to C»»»

Gulf News 8h

EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza's recovery

BRUSSELS: The European Union has coordinated efforts to raise 900 million euros ($1 billion) in pledges of aid for Gaza's rebuilding following two years of Israeli bombardment that left much of the Palestinian enclave in ruins, a senior EU official said Monday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Down»»»

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BNE 11h

OBITURY: US senator Lindsey Graham, Russia hawk and champion of Iranian regime change, dies at 71

Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina senior senator and foreign policy hawk who was one of Ukraine’s most vocal supporters in the US administration and a leading advocate of regime change in Iran, suddenly died on the evening of July 11 at the age of 71 from a “brief and sudden illness”, his office a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 12h

‘Final before final’: France face Spain in first heavyweight semi showdown

AFP Dallas (United States) Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown. The reigning European champions and Didier Deschamps’ French team face off at the AT&T Stadium in Arli»»»

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Arab News 14h

Iraqi couple jailed in Germany for enslaving Yazidi girls

MUNICH, Germany: A German court on Monday jailed an Iraqi couple who were members of the Daesh group for keeping two girls from the Yazidi minority as slaves. The man, previously partially named by prosecutors as Twana H. S., was given a life sentence, while his wife Asia R. A. was handed a term of»»»

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RT 14h

Lindsey Graham is dead, but the warmongering system he served lives on

Lindsey Graham is dead. And if we were to apply the old Spartan and then Roman adage “about the dead, nothing but the good,” then this is where this text would have to end. Some readers may find this shocking or unkind. But it is a fact that there is no way to write about the intriguingly sudden en»»»

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France24 15h

Business - German reforms, Google's final EU defeat and a $20M Swift wedding?

In today’s edition, FRANCE 24's Charlotte Lam takes a look at Germany’s new tax and pension reforms, Google’s big loss in EU courts and the “Swiftonomics” bonanza that the star’s wedding could bring to New York City. Germany's ruling coalition has agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 15h

PERN starts transfer of oil from Poland into Germany

Polish pipeline operator PERN has begun transporting crude oil delivered by sea to Gdańsk’s Naftoport for the PCK refinery in Schwedt, Germany. The shipment, imported from South America by Unimot Paliwa, is being moved through PERN’s pipeline infrastructure. The delivery follows the suspension of K»»»

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France24 16h

The Debate - Willing to pay: how much? Ukraine allies in Paris without the United States

Forget last week's NATO summit where Donald Trump put the alliance through an emotional rollercoaster. It's Bastille Day in Paris, with the so-called coalition of the willing - aka Nato minus the United States - serving up some more serene summitry on the eve of the traditional military parade»»»

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France24 19h

EU, UK slap sanctions on Russian spies and hackers over cyberattacks

The EU and Britain on Monday imposed coordinated sanctions on Russian military intelligence officials and private companies over a major cyberespionage campaign targeting European infrastructure in a bid to destabilise the EU and its partners.   The European Union and Britain on Monday im»»»

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Arab News 19h

Nine European countries and Ukraine form anti-ballistic missile coalition: statement

PARIS: Nine European countries and Ukraine on Monday announced the formation of a coalition to develop “purely defensive” anti-ballistic capabilities in Europe, citing the growing threat of ballistic missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Paris on Monday for a meeting of Kyiv’s all»»»

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DW 20h

Germany's Ruhr Valley: Cities on brink of financial collapse

PoliticsGermanyGermany's Ruhr Valley: Cities on brink of financial collapseSabine KinkartzWith tax revenues down and social spending up, more and more cities and towns in the Ruhrgebiet are struggling. Oberhausen is particularly deep in the red. https://p.dw.com/p/5GsjiCentro is an Oberhausen succe»»»

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UPI 20h

EU, Britain sanction Russia over cybercrime, disinformation campaigns - UPI.com

British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper said in a statement Monday that the joint sanctions brought against Russia by Britain and the European Union send the message that Russia "cannot hide behind its use of these proxy groups" in cyberattacks across Europe. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 21h

Hungary and 2 other NATO members opt out of NATO's new EUR 70 billion Ukraine funding plan

Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have confirmed that they will not contribute financially to NATO’s newly announced EUR 70 billion military support package for Ukraine, despite backing the alliance’s joint declaration at last week’s NATO summit in Ankara. The clarification came days after a»»»

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DW 21h

Germany's richest man takes on Big Tech

BusinessGermanyGermany's richest man takes on Big TechNicolas MartinSupermarket billionaire Dieter Schwarz is investing billions in his cloud company, Schwarz Digits, to rival Google, Microsoft and Amazon. https://p.dw.com/p/5GpiNThe Schwarz Group, which owns Lidl, has built new headquarters for it»»»

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UPI 21h

EU mulls social media ban for children under 13 - UPI.com

The European Union plans to implement a social media ban on users younger than 13-years-old, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday. File Photo by Ida Marie Odgaard/EPA July 13 (UPI) -- The European Union plans to implement a social media ban on users younger than 13-years-old, Commi»»»

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Tanjug 21h

Macut, German ambassador discuss advancement of bilateral ties, economic cooperation

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with German Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Konrad on Monday to discuss advancement of bilateral relations, economic cooperation and continued partnership between the two countries. Macut said Germany was one of Serbia's most significant external trade partners and»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 23h

Bulgaria Has Highest Ratio of Hospital Beds per 100,000 People - Eurostat

Among the EU countries, Bulgaria reported the highest ratio of hospital beds per 100,000 people relative to its population size, with an average of 870 hospital beds, followed by Germany (759), Romania (731), Austria (655) and Czechia (639), according to data published by Eurostat on Monday. Conver»»»

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The Peninsula 23h

EU says donors offering $1 bn to help Gaza 'early recovery'

Brussels, Belgium: The EU said Monday that European donors had put some $1 billion on the table to help initial recovery efforts in war-torn Gaza. "We will present the initial package today of almost 900 million euros or one billion dollars," Dubravka Suica, EU commissioner for the Mediterranean, s»»»

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Arab News 23h

The Arab World Cup journey may have ended, but the unity remains

RIYADH: The journey may have ended for all eight Arab nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the tournament will remain ingrained in the memories of Arab fans who supported each nation as one of their own. The JAX District Coca-Cola Fan Zone has been one of the prime spots to watch the World Cup i»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 23h

PM Radev Meets with Representatives of German Research Institutes, Publishing Houses

Bulgaria is working to strengthen cooperation in the field of education as a key factor for building an economy with higher added value and increasing competitiveness, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev at a meeting with representatives of German research institutes and publishing houses, the Governme»»»

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The Peninsula 23h

New US Ebola patient arrives in Germany for treatment

Berlin: An American Ebola patient has arrived in Germany for treatment, the health ministry in Berlin said on Monday, weeks after another US citizen infected with Ebola was treated in Berlin. The patient landed in Frankfurt overnight and was transferred to the city's university hospital, the minist»»»

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Sputnik 13.07. 11:11

Ukraine Faces 3-4-Year Delay to Build Patriots With Official License

Historical execution timelines from Japan and Germany indicate Ukraine would face a manufacturing lag of three to four years even if it secures an official license to produce Patriot missiles - an authorization still distant despite Trump's preliminary proposal, per a Sputnik analysis of public rec»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13.07. 10:04

Media Review: July 13

HEADLINES Energy policy, public finances and infrastructure dominate the Bulgarian media on Monday. Print outlets focus on proposed energy-efficiency requirements for new buildings, the government's plans concerning strategic water infrastructure, and the management of the country's beaches, while »»»

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Novinite 13.07. 07:42

Bulgaria Trails in New Millionaires but Household Wealth SurgesOpinions

The number of dollar millionaires worldwide continued to climb in 2025, with nearly one million people joining the ranks of those holding net assets of at least USD1 million, according to the latest Global Wealth Report 2026 published by Swiss bank UBS. That translates to an average of more than 2,»»»

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EU Observer 13.07. 06:34

THIS WEEK: EU weighs curbs on Israeli-settlement trade, as India tech ties and carbon market review top agenda

Options to restrict trade between the EU and illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank will be discussed by EU foreign affairs ministers on Monday (13 July). An import-licensing regime, higher tariffs, and a trade ban on imports from Israeli settlements are the main options on the table by the E»»»

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Middle East Observer 13.07. 03:28

Egypt and Germany Aim to Elevate Trade Relations with Ambitious €9bn Target

Egypt and Germany have announced plans to significantly increase their bilateral trade to €9 billion by the end of 2024. This ambitious target, revealed during an economic summit in Düsseldorf, represents a substantial €2 billion increase from the current trade level of €7 billion. The summit saw E»»»

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France24 13.07. 00:11

Macron calls for 'constant vigilance' against antisemitism as France honors Alfred Dreyfus

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday inaugurated a statue honoring Captain Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful 19th century treason conviction exposed deeply rooted anti-Jewish bias in France. Macron at the event decried a resurgence of the ″demons of antisemitism″ that have darkened Fra»»»

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Arab News 12.07. 22:36

How fiber-optic drones are changing the face of modern warfare

LONDON: Israel is scrambling to counter a new battlefield threat after Hezbollah’s growing use of fiber-optic drones — a weapon many experts say has fundamentally changed modern warfare — exposed a dangerous gap in its defenses. Cheap, difficult to detect and immune to electronic jamming, the drone»»»

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RT 12.07. 21:53

Europe’s missile buildup: What NATO’s Ankara summit set in motion

The NATO summit in Ankara hasn’t been dubbed a “missile summit” by anyone – yet it probably should be. More than anything else, the meeting marked the launch of several major missile programs that could fundamentally reshape Europe’s military landscape over the coming decade. Germany is getting Tom»»»

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Arab News 12.07. 20:48

Car crisis takes toll on Germany’s young engineers

FRANKFURT, Germany: Despite a year of searching, previous stints at big automotive suppliers and sending out about 50 applications, German software engineer Max Peil is still looking for a job. Trained in computer vision, a critical part of autonomous and intelligent driving systems, Peil could onc»»»

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Sana 12.07. 19:00

Syrian Chargé d’Affaires in Berlin meets members of the Syrian community in Darmstadt

Berlin, July.12 (SANA) Syria’s chargé d’affaires in Berlin, Mohammad Baraa Shukri, met with members of the Syrian community in Darmstadt on Sunday to discuss community engagement and ways to encourage Syrians living in Germany to contribute their expertise to reconstruction efforts in Syria. The me»»»

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RT 12.07. 18:53

Poland commemorates Volhynia massacre (VIDEOS)

Poland has commemorated the anniversary of the Volhynia massacre, a large-scale ethnic cleansing operation perpetrated by Ukrainian Nazi collaborators during World War II and a hot-button topic that sparked a recent diplomatic clash between Warsaw and Kiev. Multiple events were held across Poland o»»»

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BNE 12.07. 17:12

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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Arab News 12.07. 14:35

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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The Peninsula 12.07. 12:37

Drownings surge as heat stifles Germany

Berlin, Germany: Ninety-nine people drowned in Germany last month, the most since a record heatwave swept Europe in 2003, according to official figures. Germany was among the nations hit by a stifling June heatwave in western Europe, which set temperature records in several places across the countr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12.07. 09:13

Ten Arrested in Cross-Border Rental Car Fraud Scheme Worth Nearly EUR 900,000

Ten people have been arrested in an operation by Bulgaria's General Directorate Border Police targeting a cross-border rental car fraud scheme worth approximately EUR 900,000, the Border Police said on its Facebook page. Police searched 14 properties across the country. The alleged organizer of the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12.07. 08:01

Japanese, German, Bulgarian and Brazilian Dancers Win Top Prizes at Sarah-Nora Prima International Ballet Competition

Ami Inoe of Japan and Florentina Trumpler of Germany won the first prizes in the women's senior category (ages 17–27) at the fourth Sarah-Nora Prima International Ballet Competition. In the men's division, the top awards went to Bulgaria's Samuil Nedelin and Tiago Victor Alvarez Santana of Brazil. »»»

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Jordan Times 12.07. 06:14

Volkswagen sales slide further as carmaker weighs mass job cuts

FRANKFURT, Germany — Volkswagen on Friday said that a slide in sales accelerated in the second quarter, as the crisis-hit German auto group reportedly considers cutting up to 100,000 jobs worldwide.Overall vehicle deliveries fell almost nine percent in the April-June period from a year earlier than»»»

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Gulf News 12.07. 01:03

Germany's 2026 visa-free list is out: 62 countries outside Schengen/EU can enter without a visa — check if yours is included

Germany will continue allowing citizens from 62 countries outside the European Union and Schengen Area to enter without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days in 2026, according to the German Federal Foreign Office. The policy, outlined in the government's official visa requirements list, permits »»»

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Arab News 11.07. 21:34

US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo

KINSHASA: A US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak. The CDC said it was working with the person’s employer,»»»

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Daily News Egypt 11.07. 20:50

14 countries account for 68.8% of Egypt’s foreign trade in H1 FY2025/26: CBE

Fourteen countries accounted for 68.8% of Egypt’s total foreign trade during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025/26, with combined trade reaching $50.616bn, according to a report published by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The total comprised imports worth $36.147bn and exports amo»»»

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Arab News 11.07. 20:34

EU countries to discuss trade ban on Israeli settlements

BRUSSELS: EU foreign ministers will discuss imposing an import ban on products from Israeli settlements, after pressure from a raft of member states for the bloc to take action, diplomats said. Diplomats said the debate at a meeting in Brussels on Monday was not expected to yield any concrete decis»»»

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Arab News 11.07. 20:34

Germany probes suspected rail sabotage

BERLIN: German police are investigating a new suspected act of sabotage on a major railway line which disrupted traffic and has been claimed by a far-left group. On Friday morning, technicians noticed a fire in a cable duct near a station in Leverkusen, a city close to Cologne, the police said in a»»»

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RT 11.07. 20:26

Polish PM Tusk tells Ukraine to acknowledge WWII atrocities

Kiev needs to “sober up” to prevent further escalation in the row with Warsaw over the glorification of Ukrainian Nazi collaborators, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said. Tensions between the neighboring countries, which have been close allies during the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, esc»»»

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Arab News 11.07. 18:34

Klopp reaches ‘understanding’ to take over as Germany coach

PARIS: The German Football Federation (DFB) announced on Saturday that it was close to an agreement with Jurgen Klopp for him to become the new Germany coach. However, before the 59-year-old makes his return to the touchline, the DFB said it still needed to secure the approval of his current employ»»»

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