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China overtakes US in global favorability – Pew

China and President Xi Jinping are now viewed more favorably than the US and Donald Trump across most of the world, a new Pew Research Center survey spanning six continents has found. Pew says China enjoys a more positive image than the US in 25 of the 36 countries and territories surveyed, includi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How high-stakes impeachment case could reshape Philippines: Democracy on trial

As the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its next phase, the proceedings have evolved into something larger than a legal contest over alleged misconduct. They have become a test of the Philippines' constitutional system — its checks and balances, the resilience of its democrat»»»

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Arab News 1h

The mission after space: Prince Sultan’s journey into Saudi heritage

RIYADH: While most people know Prince Sultan bin Salman Al-Saud as the first Arab and Muslim astronaut to travel into space, the years that followed were devoted to a different mission: reviving Saudi Arabia’s heritage and documenting the people whose lives helped shape the Kingdom’s history throug»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Amir receives world leaders on condolence visits

QNA Doha The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani continued to receiveregional and world leaders who came to offer condolences to His Highness on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at Lusail Palace on Wednesday. HH the Amir met with President of the Uni»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan chief condoles passing of Father Amir

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rahman, Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the passing away of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In his condolence message mailed to Qatar»»»

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Arab News 2h

Syrian authorities seize another 200,000 captagon pills

LONDON: Authorities in Syria seized a further 200,000 captagon pills on Thursday. They were confiscated by the country’s Drug Enforcement Administration during a raid on a criminal network in the southern province of Daraa, along the border with Jordan. Six balloons used to smuggle drugs across the»»»

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Arab News 3h

How nature could inspire AI’s next breakthrough

RIYADH: For years, the race in artificial intelligence has been driven by scale, with companies building ever-larger models trained on vast datasets. But researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology believe the next leap forward may come not from making AI bigger, but from lear»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Syria seizes advanced weapons shipment on border with Iraq

Damascus: The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on Thursday that it had foiled an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of advanced weapons from Iraq and seized the shipment before it entered Syrian territory. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the operation led to the seizure of we»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE and Oman leaders hold talks on ties and regional issues

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman discussed bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries during a phone call today. The two leaders also reviewed a nu»»»

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Arab News 4h

Pakistan Senate speaker, chief justice hold talks with Muslim World League chief

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Senate speaker and the country's chief justice separately met Muslim World League Secretary-General Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa in Islamabad on Thursday to discuss issues including religious coexistence and social cohesion. Al-Issa, who also chairs the Organization »»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE and Oman leaders hold talks on ties and regional issues

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman discussed bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries during a phone call today. The two leaders also reviewed a nu»»»

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Arab News 5h

Israel allocates $355m for roads serving new settlements in West Bank

LONDON: Israeli authorities have approved a budget of 1.075 billion shekels ($355 million) for road construction to serve dozens of new settlements in the occupied West Bank. The money, spread over three years, will be used to build new and upgrade existing access roads to settlements, and develop »»»

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UPI 5h

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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Sputnik 5h

Houthis Threaten to Strike Saudi Oil Facilities, Riyadh Airport

DOHA (Sputnik) - Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, threatened on Thursday to attack all Saudi Arabia's oil and other vital ​facilities in the event the country attacks the territory controlled by the Houthis, adding that Riyadh airport might also become a target in retaliatio»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 6h

PM Magyar announces probe into former FM Szijjártó's Russia ties, vows stronger policing in Budapest

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has confirmed that an investigation is underway into former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó’s relationship with Russia, while also announcing new public safety measures for Budapest and providing updates on major transport and energy projects. Speaking at the »»»

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Arab News 6h

Guterres to travel to Cyprus to advance peace efforts, UN says

UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General ‌Antonio Guterres will travel to divided Cyprus at the end of July to discuss peacebuilding efforts between the Greek and Turkish Cypriots, a UN spokesperson said on Thursday. The visit comes against the backdrop of growing speculation the United Nat»»»

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TAP 7h

Economy Minister at HLPF: Development and peace are pillars for Arab regions future

Tunis, July 16, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh said that achieving development in the Arab region remains inextricably linked to the sustainability of peace, affirming that the messages conveyed by the Arab region to...»»»

Arab News 7h

Germany and Syria launch committee to aid latter’s economic recovery and reconstruction

LONDON: The first session of a Syrian-German Joint Committee to assist Syria’s recovery took place in Damascus on Thursday. It was co-chaired by Asaad Al-Shaibani, the foreign minister of the Syrian Arab Republic, and Geza Andreas von Geyr, German minister of state at the Federal Foreign Office. Th»»»

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Arab News 7h

SURJ Sports, Live Nation, Oak View Group launch platform to transform sports infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: SURJ Sports Investment, a PIF company, together with Live Nation and Oak View Group, have announced the launch of radia, a new joint venture created to support the growth of sports infrastructure across Saudi Arabia. The joint venture will serve as a strategic platform for SURJ and PIF, com»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 7h

Mayor Karácsony reacts to public safety concerns: Budapest to step up police presence

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has announced a series of measures aimed at improving public safety in the Hungarian capital, promising a stronger police presence, closer cooperation between authorities and new support services for people struggling with addiction. The announcement follows growing»»»

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RT 8h

Trump’s UAE AI chip policy faces scrutiny

The administration of US President Donald Trump has come under scrutiny in Congress over its decision to give the United Arab Emirates easier access to advanced AI chips. Critics question whether business ties involving the president’s family influenced the policy change. The US Commerce Department»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 8h

Financial Times: Hungary undergoing a political transformation "far beyond what many thought possible"

Hungary is experiencing a political transformation on a scale that many people previously believed impossible, according to a new analysis published by the Financial Times. The British business daily argues that the changes unfolding since the April election extend well beyond a routine change of g»»»

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Arab News 9h

Jordan sends 26 aid trucks to support Lebanese people

LONDON: Jordan sent on Thursday an aid convoy of 26 trucks carrying food, medical supplies and relief items to support the Lebanese people trapped in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization has sent its tenth shipment in collaboration with the Jordanian Armed Forces»»»

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TAP 9h

Tunisia ranks 85th globally in 2026 Environmental Performance Index

Tunis, July 16, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia ranked 85th globally out of 177 countries in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), scoring 41.05 points.Tunisia ranked sixth among Arab countries, slightly above the regional average of 40.15 points,...»»»

TAP 9h

Tunisia ranked 85th globally in 2026 Environmental Performance Index

Tunis, July 16, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia ranked 85th globally out of 177 countries in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), scoring 41.05 points.Tunisia ranked sixth among Arab countries, slightly above the regional average of 40.15 points,...»»»

Gulf News 9h

Friday sermon marks Covenant of the Union with call for unity

First Sermon (Khutbah One)All praise is due to Allah, the Most Loving (Al-Wadūd), who has commanded us to fulfil our covenants. I bear witness that there is nothing worthy of worship but Allah alone, without partner, and I bear witness that our master and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is His servant and »»»

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Arab News 9h

Military talks to finalize pilot zones for Israeli withdrawal in southern Lebanon

BEIRUT: Lebanese and Israeli military officials are set to meet virtually on Friday under US sponsorship to finalize a list of pilot zones, agree on a timetable for Israel’s withdrawal from them and expand the Lebanese Army’s deployment in southern Lebanon. The technical talks follow the conclusion»»»

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Arab News 9h

India bars seafarers from Strait of Hormuz after rise in US-Iranian attacks

NEW DELHI: India’s maritime regulator has barred ship owners, managers and recruitment agencies from sending Indian nationals to work on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz following a rise in deadly attacks by US and Iranian forces. Ten civilian ships staffed by Indian seafarers — MT Settebell»»»

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France24 10h

China's economic growth slows to weakest pace in over three years

Economic reports on Wednesday found that Chinese growth has sunk to the slowest pace in over three years. Despite benefitting from the global AI boom, the country has not managed to offset the slump due to a struggling property sector, drop in domestic spending and trade disruptions caused by the w»»»

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Naharnet 11h

Hajj Hassan says pilot zone 'achievement' is 'Don Quixotic'

MP Hussein al-Hajj Hassan of Hezbollah stressed Thursday that Hezbollah “will not hand over the weapons.” “They will not be able to remove them,” he told Al-Jadeed television. “The villages located within the pilot zone are not occupied except for one village, and the Lebanese state's achievement i»»»

Dailynews Hungary 11h

Sponsored articles in Hungary: 2026 guide

With internet penetration at 94.1% and online platforms capturing 56% of the national advertising spend, the digital shift in the Hungarian market is absolute. However, for brands trying to reach the quarter-million foreign residents and millions of international tourists, standard display ads are »»»

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Naharnet 12h

Hezbollah MP blasts Aoun over 'bias, broken promises and fueling division'

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah lashed out Friday at President Joseph Aoun for playing "partisan" politics and "fueling division" instead of uniting the war-torn country. Fadlallah accused Aoun of "turning the presidential palace into a partisan platform for factions whose history and alignments are »»»

Al Manar 12h

Israeli artillery targets the area between Bani Hayyan and Talloussa, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery targets the area between Bani Hayyan and Talloussa, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 16-07-2026 14:05 PM Latest News Urge»»»

Al Manar 12h

Israeli warplanes raided Nabatiya Al-Fawqa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes raided Nabatiya Al-Fawqa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 16-07-2026 14:23 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli warpl»»»

The Peninsula 12h

Drone strikes ship off Iraqi port: security official

Baghdad: A drone struck a ship located off the port in Iraq's southern province of Basra on Thursday, a security official told AFP. The ship, which was "carrying American-branded cars", had arrived from the United Arab Emirates and was hit near an oil terminal, the official said. Iraq's oil ministr»»»

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Al Manar 12h

Katz Says ‘Israel’ to Keep Troops in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza as Netanyahu Postpones US Trip

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz told his US counterpart Pete Hegseth early Thursday that “Israel is determined to keep its forces in security zones” in Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip. In a statement, Katz’s office said the two officials spoke overnight and the minister “emphasized Israel’s »»»

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Naharnet 12h

UK nationalizes struggling British Steel

The British government said Thursday it had taken British Steel into full public ownership to "protect the future of steel production in the UK", after taking control from Chinese firm Jingye. The country's last factory that can make steel from scratch faced imminent closure last year after Jingye »»»

Naharnet 12h

Drone strikes ship off Iraqi port

A drone struck a ship located off the port in Iraq's southern province of Basra on Thursday, a security official told AFP. The ship, which was "carrying American-branded cars", had arrived from the United Arab Emirates and was hit near an oil terminal, the official said. Iraq's oil ministry said it»»»

France24 12h

Press Review - New Pegasus spyware revelations as French PM visits Morocco

PRESS REVIEW - Thursday, July 7: we look into new revelations on the Moroccan surveillance apparatus, five years after the first wave of the Pegasus spyware scandal. In other news, support for Israel is floundering on both sides of the political spectrum in Washington ahead of Israeli prime Ministe»»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE's future skills drive earns global recognition

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has climbed to 17th place globally and retained its position as the highest-ranked country in the region in the QS World Future Skills Index 2027, highlighting the country’s efforts to align higher education with the needs of the future economy. The Ministry of Higher Education a»»»

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Naharnet 12h

Baabda strongly denies 'rumors' about possible Aoun-Netanyahu meeting

Baabda sources on Thursday categorically denied rumors circulating about a possible meeting between President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stressing that this matter is “completely off the table, even if they happen to be in Washington at the same time.” The sources ad»»»

Gulf News 12h

Historic Union House in Dubai earns place on UAE heritage register

Dubai: The UAE has taken another step to preserve its modern history by adding the historic Union House in Dubai to the National Register of Modern Architectural Heritage, recognising the landmark where the country's founding leaders signed the declaration of the Union in 1971. The announcement was»»»

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Arab News 12h

Escalating Israeli strikes kill five people in Gaza, medics say

CAIRO: Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Palestinian health officials said, as a US-based research group reported a surge in Israeli attacks to levels not seen since the latest truce took effect in October. Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed two p»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

Amir receives telephone call from UAE Vice President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a telephone call today from HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, who offered his condolences on the passing of the late His Highness the Father Em»»»

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Arab News 13h

International Cricket Council revamps formats for men’s World Cups

ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council has changed the competition formats of two major men’s tournaments, adding a preliminary round before the group stage of the 2027 World Cup and revamping the playoffs for the Twenty20 World Cup in 2028. “The changes were introduced to create more meaning»»»

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Business-review 14h

Executives prioritise AI, but weak data foundations slow implementation – Horváth

Artificial intelligence has become the main strategic priority for executives worldwide, as companies are forced to rethink their competitiveness models amid geopolitical and technological transformation, according to the “CxO Priorities 2026” study by international management consulting company Ho»»»

UPI 14h

Senior N.K. party official, top Chinese political adviser discuss ways to deepen ties - UPI.com

Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, held talks in Pyongyang with a senior North Korean official, state-run media reported Thursday. Wang is seen here at a meeting in Beijing on March 4. File Photo by Jessica Lee/EPA A senior North Korean party official a»»»

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Sputnik 14h

Russia and China: 25 Years of Strategic Partnership — and Just Getting Started

On the 25th anniversary of the Russia-China Treaty on Good-Neighbourliness, Friendship, and Cooperation, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has laid out the scale of what Moscow and Beijing have built together. Read the full text below. Today, as a more equitable multipolar world order takes shape, the»»»

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Arab News 14h

Haaretz: Government considering restrictions on flights taking voters to Israel

DUBAI: Ministers from the Israeli Transportation Ministry are reportedly exploring ways to limit the number of Israelis living abroad who can return to the country to vote in October’s election, according to a report by Haaretz. Citing sources familiar with the discussions, the newspaper reported t»»»

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Al Manar 14h

Renewed Israeli aggression on Gaza claims lives of four Palestinians: local media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Renewed Israeli aggression on Gaza claims lives of four Palestinians: local media 16-07-2026 11:51 AM Latest News Urgent News Vance: US Won»»»