Naharnet 20m

More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

More than half the House Democrats voted Wednesday to strip $3.3 billion in U.S. aid from Israel, the most substantial signal yet that once rock-solid bipartisan support for the country is disintegrating in the aftermath of its war in Gaza that has killed thousands of Palestinians. The vote tally, »»»

Dailynews Hungary 20m

Public safety crisis? Budapest leaders call for immediate intervention from government

The mayors of four central Budapest districts have jointly called on the Hungarian government to take immediate action to tackle what they describe as the capital’s worsening public safety situation. Tamás Soproni (District VI), Péter Niedermüller (District VII), András Pikó (District VIII) and Kri»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

Indian community pays tribute to Father Amir, hails his legacy

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Qatar, in association with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), Indian Sports Centre (ISC), and Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC), held a community condolence meeting to pay tribute to the late Father Amir H »»»

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Arab News 26m

‘Faker’ named Game Ambassador of the Esports World Cup and Nations Cup

RIYADH: The Esports Foundation has announced that Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, the most decorated and influential player in League of Legends history, has been named a Game Ambassador for the Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup through 2028. His career has elevated him to national hero status in t»»»

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Arab News 26m

Could Hezbollah Launch a New War in Support of Iran?

Amid deteriorating regional conditions and faltering US-Iranian understandings, Lebanese people fear that Hezbollah may once again launch a new round of war in support of Iran. This follows the party’s previous interventions, including its 2023 campaign backing Gaza and its retaliation for the late»»»

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The Peninsula 44m

Lebanese officials pay tribute to late Father Amir, cite reconstruction and mediation roles

Beirut: Lebanese political figures have praised the legacy of the Late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, describing his leadership as instrumental in elevating Qatar’s regional and international standing while underscoring his longstanding support for Lebanon during pivotal moments»»»

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The Peninsula 44m

Global media figures hail Father Amir’s legacy in shaping modern Qatar

Doha, Qatar: Prominent media personalities, political analysts, academics and writers from across the Arab world and beyond have paid glowing tributes to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as the visionary architect of modern Qatar whose leadership transform»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Indian Minister extends condolences to Amir

Doha, Qatar: On behalf of Government and people of India and Prime Minister H E Narendra Modi, India's Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs H E Kiren Rijiju extended heartfelt condolences to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on July 14, 2026, on the sad demise of Father Am»»»

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Actmedia 1h

Ukraine - Southeast Europe Summit Declaration: Strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities remains a priority

Strengthening Ukraine's air-defense capabilities remains a priority, in particular through systems and interceptors able to counter ballistic missiles, underscores the Kyiv Declaration signed Wednesday by the leaders participating in the Ukraine - Southeast Europe Summit, among them President Nicus»»»

Novinite 1h

Foreign Minister Commits Bulgaria to Stronger Coalition of the Willing Role a Day After Radev Rejects ItOpinions

A day after Prime Minister Rumen Radev declared that Bulgaria was not part of the "Coalition of the Willing," Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova signed the Kyiv Declaration, which recognizes the coalition's role in supporting Ukraine and expresses Bulgaria's readiness to strengthen its participatio»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Magyar calls Szijjártó’s BYD deal corruption — and says he has the paperwork to prove it

According to Prime Minister Péter Magyar, the former ruling party Fidesz is falling apart in a "scandalous manner." In a Facebook video published on Wednesday evening, responding once again to Péter Szijjártó's resignation from his mandate and his new position, he said that it raises not only moral»»»

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UPI 2h

U.S., Iran trade attacks for fifth straight day in fight for Hormuz - UPI.com

1 of 2 | An Iranian woman on Wednesday walks next to a huge anti-U.S. billboard featuring U.S. President Donald Trump in a coffin, accompanied by a sentence in Persian that reads, "We kill Trump." It is displayed at the Enghelab Square in Tehran, Iran. Photo by Abedin Taherkennareh/EPA July 15 (UPI»»»

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Al Majalla 3h

Xi Jinping and China’s deferred succession question

On 3 September 2025, as China marked the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in the Second World War, President Xi Jinping stood at the centre of one of the most significant military parades of his tenure. The world’s eyes were on Beijing, as the latest weapons systems were paraded, and as observers»»»

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Arab News 4h

Hegseth announces new policy to test US troops for low testosterone

WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best.” The screenings will be conducted annually as part of service members’ req»»»

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Arab News 5h

More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

WASHINGTON: More than half the House Democrats voted Wednesday to strip $3.3 billion in US aid from Israel, the most substantial signal yet that once rock-solid bipartisan support for the country is disintegrating in the aftermath of its war in Gaza that has killed thousands of Palestinians.The vot»»»

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Middle East Observer 5h

Terrorists Despair makes us stronger

By Mahmoud fouda Tarik Bin Ziyad is one of the most admired leaders and heroes of the Arab world, the rock of Gibraltar was named after him (Jabal Tarek). Some say that he had all the ships burned so that his soldiers literally had two options. Either they fought for life against their enemy, or th»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Kuwait has launched a 15-year Golden Residency – Here's who can get it

Dubai: In June, Kuwait introduced a new 15-year Golden Residency Permit designed to attract foreign investment and strengthen the country's position as a regional business and investment hub. The programme represents one of the latest initiatives by GCC countries to attract and retain high-value in»»»

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Arab News 6h

Iranian attacks target Bahrain and Kuwait as US intensifies airstrikes on Iran

DUBAI: Iranian attacks targeted Bahrain and Kuwait early Thursday after the US reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The American strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, kille»»»

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UPI 7h

United States launches fifth straight day of Iran strikes - UPI.com

US President Donald Trump is shown Tuesday in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. The United States military struck Iran for the fifth straight day Wednesday, with Trump saying Iran's leaders "better behave." Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo July 15 (UPI) -- The United S»»»

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Arab News 8h

UN diplomats trade cables for footballs as Argentina take on England in World Cup

NEW YORK CITY: For one afternoon, the corridors of the UN traded the vocabulary of resolutions and official statements for the international language of football. The World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England was showing on two large screens in the delegates lounge on Wednesday, distracting»»»

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RT 8h

EU and UK should accept their roles as US ‘vassals,’ Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev says

The EU and UK should abandon their ambitions to act as independent “middle powers” and accept their role as “vassals” under the US, Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said. Dmitriev made the remarks on X on Wednesday while commenting on a series of posts by US Under Secretary of War for»»»

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UPI 8h

House defeats cut to Israel military aid despite large Democrat support - UPI.com

The U.S. Capitol Building is shown Monday. On Wednesday, more than 100 Democrats in the House of Representatives voted for an unsuccessful measure to cut billions in military aid to Israel. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday vote»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Father Amir transformed Qatar into a global success story, say prominent int’l journalists

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha The passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has inspired an extraordinary wave of reflection across the Arab world and beyond, as political observers, diplomats, journalists, and academics revisit the remarkable transformation that unfolded under his l»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Global voices hail Father Amir’s legacy in shaping modern Qatar

Arab and international media figures, academics and political commentators have paid tribute to the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, praising his transformative leadership that reshaped Qatar into a modern, influential nation with a prominent role in regional and internati»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Lebanese officials pay rich tribute to Father Amir, praise his mediation roles

QNA Beirut Lebanese political figures have praised the legacy of HH the Late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing his leadership as instrumental in elevating Qatar’s regional and international standing while underscoring his longstanding support for Lebanon during pivotal momen»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Difaf programme on Alaraby 2 dedicates special episode to HH Father Amir

Tribune News Network Doha A special episode of the Difaf programme on Alaraby 2, was dedicated to reflecting on the legacy and vision of the late Father Amir, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani while also covering the heartfelt public response to this profound loss due to his passing away. “In ho»»»

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Arab News 11h

Human rights groups sue over Trump administration’s sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel

WASHINGTON: Two human rights groups say Trump administration sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court over its investigations of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza have illegally impeded their ability to advocate for Palestinians. The organizations say in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that»»»

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Arab News 11h

ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump wants Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to keep pulling over vehicles, signaling his opposition Wednesday to plans announced just a day earlier to suspend most traffic stops following another string of fatal shootings. It’s not clear whether ICE will qu»»»

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Arab News 12h

How Saudi Arabia is promoting the waqf to help finance global development

NEW YORK CITY: As governments scramble to close a multitrillion-dollar funding gap threatening the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, Saudi Arabia is promoting a solution rooted not in modern finance but in a 1,400-year-old Islamic tradition. Presenting its third Voluntary National Review at the U»»»

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Daily News Egypt 12h

Egypt pledges to resolve operational hurdles for French firms to spur $1.56bn investment portfolio

Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid has pledged to streamline regulations and resolve operational hurdles for French businesses during a meeting with the heads of 22 major French companies to discuss expansion plans and boost exports. The meeting, attended by French Amba»»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE pushes stronger women's partnerships at BRICS meetings in India

The UAE, represented by the UAE Gender Balance Council, participated in the BRICS Women Working Group Meeting and BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting held from July 6 to 9 in Kochi, Kerala, India, as part of India's 2026 BRICS presidency. The meetings brought together ministers and officials responsibl»»»

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RT 12h

Israel approves new West Bank settlement expansion

Israel has approved more than $400 million to establish dozens of new settlements in the occupied West Bank, despite international condemnation of what critics describe as the de facto annexation of Palestinian territory. The West Bank, which was captured by Israel in the 1967 Six-Day War, is home »»»

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Jordan Times 13h

ASE recovery lifts market capitalisation to record JD30.5b — JEF

AMMAN — Jordan's capital market is undergoing a significant recovery, driven by higher market capitalisation, stronger liquidity, increased trading activity and rising stock indices, according to a report by the Jordan Economic Forum (JEF).The report "Amman Stock Exchange: Market Transformations, G»»»

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UPI 13h

Lebanon, Israel conclude 'productive' talks in Rome - UPI.com

Pilot zones, which would allow displaced residents to return and reconstruction to begin, have yet to be finalized. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said efforts are underway to end the war with Israel, secure the withdrawal of Israeli forces and deploy the Lebanese Army along the country's southern »»»

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UPI 13h

Rep. Ilhan Omar introduces resolution urging U.S. to join International Criminal Court - UPI.com

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn,, speaks during a press conference with other Minnesota representatives ahead of President Donald Trump's 2026 State of the Union address in February at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Omar introduced a resolution Wednesday urging the United States to join the Internati»»»

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France24 13h

Down to Earth - Meet the millionaires investing in nature conservation

In France, a handful of wealthy entrepreneurs are buying up hundreds of hectares of land with the goal of letting nature reclaim its rightful place. Among them is Rodolphe Landemaine, an artisan baker at the helm of 30 bakeries in France and Japan. He routinely opens the doors to his Normandy »»»

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Sputnik 14h

Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant Chief Engineer Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack

Zaporozhye power plant chief engineer Alexander Yakovlev and his driver were killed when a Ukrainian drone hit their car in a terrorist attack, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said. Likhachev said Yakovlev devoted his life to nuclear energy and “died at his post.”Russian political leaders have been in»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Two rights watchdogs say US-imposed ICC sanctions stymied their bid to defend Palestinians

Washington: The Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN) and the Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide, stated Wednesday that the sanctions imposed by the administration of US President Donald Trump on the International Criminal Court (ICC) had stymied their ability to defend Palestinian rights. In a l»»»

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Arab News 14h

Kuwait Airways operates 1st flights to Damascus in 14 years

LONDON: Kuwait Airways on Wednesday operated the first direct flights between Damascus and Kuwait City in 14 years. It follows the first flight to Syria by Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways, which landed in late June at Aleppo International, the country’s second-largest airport after Damascus. The Civil Avi»»»

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Arab News 14h

Christians in Iran continue to face arrest, detention and ill-treatment, UN experts warn

NEW YORK CITY: UN human rights experts on Wednesday condemned Iranian authorities for confiscating the St. Peter Evangelical Church compound in Tehran and evicting 27 members of the country’s recognized Armenian and Assyrian Christian minorities who lived there. The experts said 20 families, most o»»»

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Middle East Observer 15h

Egypt bourse opens in green

BY: Ahmad Abu el-Hamd The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) opened Monday’s trading on a positive note, backed by purchases by foreign and Arab traders. The benchmark MSM30 index levelled up 0.09% or 11.86 points to the level of 12,985.15 points, the EGX70 index advanced 2.78% to 517.49 points and the EGX100»»»

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Arab News 15h

Pakistani cricket stars hail Kingdom’s plans for international stadium in Jeddah

ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Pakistani cricket stars have welcomed Saudi Arabia’s plans to build an international-standard cricket stadium in Jeddah, describing the project as a milestone that could accelerate the game’s growth in the Kingdom and across the wider Gulf. The Pakistan Cricket Board and the Saud»»»

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Arab News 15h

‘There is no one quite like him’: How a Lebanese coach helped shape Erling Haaland into a global football star

BEIRUT: Erling Braut Haaland, the 25-year-old Norwegian football star, returned home from the US with seven World Cup goals, a stuffed raccoon, two stuffed squirrels, a cowboy hat and even more global fame, earned through his phenomenal scoring ability, immense physical strength and exceptional spe»»»

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Arab News 15h

UK charities urge new PM to take action over Gaza, West Bank

LONDON: A coalition of 17 UK charities and advocacy groups has called on Andy Burnham, Britain’s incoming prime minister, to take what it described as urgent action over the war in Gaza and the situation in the occupied West Bank, saying the government must do more to uphold international law and p»»»

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Gulf News 15h

"You remain our inspiration": Dubai's leaders unite to honour Sheikh Mohammed at 77

Dubai: Tributes poured in from across Dubai's leadership on Wednesday as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, turned 77, with senior officials praising his visionary leadership, enduring legacy and transformative impact on the emirat»»»

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Arab News 16h

Two Saudi feature film projects take part in Sud Ecriture International Workshop N°44

DUBAI: Two Saudi feature film projects have been selected for the 44th Sud Ecriture International Workshop in partnership with the Red Sea Fund. The script development program supports emerging filmmakers from Africa and the Arab world as they develop their first or second feature films. Since its »»»

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Arab News 16h

Senior Daesh security leader in Syria lived ‘semi-permanently’ in Lebanon

BEIRUT: A senior Daesh security official arrested in Lebanon had been living in the country on a “semi-permanent” basis, Lebanese judicial sources said Tuesday. Investigators suspect he served as the group’s general security emir for its self-proclaimed Southern and Central provinces in Syria. Leba»»»

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UPI 16h

Nonprofits sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions - UPI.com

Two U.S. based nonprofit organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday over its sanctions against the International Criminal Court. File Pool Photo by Ronen Zvulun/UPI | License Photo July 15 (UPI) -- Two U.S. based nonprofit organizations filed a lawsuit against the T»»»

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The Peninsula 17h

HH the Amir meets UAE President

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Wednesday at Lusail Palace with President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his accompanying delegation, who offered condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. The r»»»

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Arab News 17h

Dubai Basketball signs American forward Jason Blossomgame from AS Monaco

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball has reached an agreement to sign American forward Jaron Blossomgame on a two-year deal. Blossomgame joins from AS Monaco, where he spent the last four seasons (2022–2026), adding further experience and versatility to Dubai Basketball’s roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. The»»»

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