Gulf News 44m

Barrage of explosions rock Kyiv: AFP journalists

A series of explosions rocked Kyiv early Wednesday, AFP journalists heard, as Russia keeps up its barrage of attacks on the Ukrainian capital while NATO leaders meet for a summit in Turkey. A first large blast was heard even before the city's air alert sirens sounded, followed by four more, AFP jou»»»

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Pakistan searches for Boeing cargo plane missing off Karachi

Pakistan was searching Wednesday for a Boeing cargo plane missing off the coast of Karachi after radar showed it "rapidly descending," the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) said in a post on X. The plane, operated by the private K2 Airways, had five crew members on board and was en route from Sharja»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Beyond the final whistle: Qatar turned WC into enduring destination legacy

Tribune News Network Doha As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across North America, the global spotlight once again falls on football’s greatest stage. Yet for many fans, commentators and media, the conversation continues to return to Qatar 2022. Four years later, the tournament is remembered for fa»»»

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QF arm, Qatar Cycling partner to advance student sport, inclusion

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education and the Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation are to establish a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in the areas of sports development, accessibility, inclusion, capacity building and community engagement. A Memor»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

IMO Council approves Qatar’s hosting of World Maritime Day 2028

QNA London During its 137th regular meeting, the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) approved Qatar’s hosting of the World Maritime Day 2028 event. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of Qatar to the United Kingdom and Permanent Representative of Qatar to the IMO HE Sheikh Abd»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Pakistani community bids heartfelt farewell to Engineer Syed Anwar Shah

Pakhtoon Professionals in Qatar (PPiQ), in collaboration with the Pakistani Professional Community (PPC) and other Pakistani community organisations in Qatar, organised a heartfelt farewell gathering in honour of Engineer Syed Anwar Shah, recognising his outstanding professional achievements and de»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QLC launches Leaders of Tomorrow Camp 2026

QNA Doha The third edition of the Leaders of Tomorrow Camp 2026, a youth leadership programme organised by the Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) in cooperation with the American University of Beirut, has officially begun with the participation of 100 students. The programme forms part of the centre’s o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Stars of Science extendsSeason 18 casting deadline

Tribune News Network DOHA Following an exceptional response from across the Arab world and the global Arab diaspora, Stars of Science (SoS) has officially extended date for applications for Season 18 until July 10, 2026, giving even more aspiring innovators the opportunity to join one of the region»»»

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Arab News 2h

Cargo plane with 5 aboard goes missing off Pakistan’s coast, officials say

ISLAMABAD: A cargo plane with five crew members aboard went missing off the Pakistani port of Karachi late Tuesday after rapidly descending and losing contact with air traffic controllers while on a flight from United Arab Emirates, officials said. Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority said in a post»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Pakistan searches for Boeing cargo plane missing off Karachi

Islamabad, Pakistan: Pakistan searched Wednesday for a Boeing cargo plane missing off the coast of Karachi after radar showed it "rapidly descending," the Pakistan Airport Authority said in a post on X. The plane, operated by the private K2 Airways, had five crew members on board and was en route f»»»

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UPI 3h

Senate Republicans say they’ve spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell this week - UPI.com

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., waves as he goes to a Senate procedural vote March 4 in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 with little news about his condition or status, but two other Republican senators say they talked to him this week. File Photo by A»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

GCC, Arab countries condemn attack on Qatari oil tanker

DOHA: Several Gulf and Arab countries have strongly condemned the attack on the Qatari oil tanker 'Al Rekayyat' while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz, describing the incident as a serious violation of international law and a threat to international maritime navigation and global energy »»»

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Arab News 3h

Cabinet highlights Saudi achievements in AI, empowering women and charity work

RIYADH: Saudi ministers discussed various regional and national issues during a Cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Council of Ministers discussed Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Counter-Terrorism Week at the UN last week, highlighting the Kingd»»»

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Sana 4h

Türkiye condemns Damascus explosions, says terrorism threatens region’s future

Ankara, July 7 (SANA) Türkiye condemned on Tuesday the twin explosions that occurred in Damascus, stressing that terrorism threatens not only Syria but the future of the entire region, according to Anadolu Agency. Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said in a post on the Turkish »»»

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Arab News 4h

‘History made’: Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak

CAIRO: As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before. “We’re heartbroken because we believed we could go even further,” sai»»»

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Arab News 4h

Coffin of slain Iranian supreme leader arrives in Iraq’s Najaf, Iraqi state TV says

NAJAF: The coffin of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq’s ​holy city of Najaf on Tuesday after funeral ceremonies in Iran, bringing a multi-day procession to one of Shiite Islam’s most sacred sites following the leader’s death in a February 28 US-Israeli strike. Iraq»»»

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Arab News 4h

AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians

NEW YORK: After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime US ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans. The survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Rese»»»

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Arab News 4h

UN envoy pushes Lebanon-Israel truce consolidation as humanitarian crisis deepens

NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s top official for Lebanon began a visit to Israel on Tuesday for talks with senior officials on consolidating the cessation of hostilities and advancing implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701, as humanitarian agencies warned that conditions on the ground in Lebano»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attack targeting Qatar’s Al Rakeyyat vessel

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack which targeted Qatar’s Al Rakeyyat vessel while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed that the attack constitutes a grave threat to t»»»

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Arab News 5h

Violence escalates in South Sudan as a government commissioner is killed

JUBA: A government-appointed county commissioner in an opposition stronghold in South Sudan’s oil-rich Jonglei State was “assassinated” by opposition forces in renewed violence, the government confirmed late Monday. Fighting in Jonglei has intensified in recent days, with an unknown number of casua»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

IMO council approves Qatar's hosting of World Maritime Day 2028

LONDON: During its 137th regular meeting, the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved the State of Qatar's hosting of the World Maritime Day 2028 event. Marking the occasion, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom and Permanent Representative of the State o»»»

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France24 5h

Replay: French and Syrian leaders hold press conference in Damascus

Rewatch the press conference held in Damascus as the French and Syrian presidents address investment, Syrian reconstruction and regional stability during a landmark visit by Emmanuel Macron.»»»

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Hamas withdrawal from Gaza governance a bid to unblock 'deadlocked' peace plan

Nearly 20 years after taking power in Gaza, Hamas said on Monday it would hand over control of the territory to a committee of Palestinian technocrats. The move is a bid to get the ball rolling on the second phase of a peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump and wrest some control of the ter»»»

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France24 6h

Optimistic tone of Macron's visit doesn't hide precariousness of Syria's security

At least 18 people have been wounded after a bomb went off near the Four Seasons in Damascus, the attack targeting the hotel where French president was staying, but had already left. A year after al-Sharaa's visit »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 7h

Nobel laureate on AI: times of rapid productivity growth are over

Artificial intelligence may transform parts of the economy, but it is unlikely to trigger a new era of rapid productivity growth, according to Nobel Prize-winning economist Christopher Pissarides. He argues that there is currently little evidence that AI is significantly boosting productivity acros»»»

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Arab News 7h

NATO says European core defense spending up 11 percent in 2026

ANKARA: NATO on Tuesday said core defense spending by Europe and Canada rose 11 percent in 2026, as US President Donald Trump pressures allies to make good on a vow to ramp up budgets. The latest figures were released as leaders from the 32-nation alliance come face-to-face with Trump at a summit i»»»

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Sana 8h

Trump hails President al-Sharaa’s role in stabilizing and unifying the country

Ankara, July 7 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump praised the achievements made by President Ahmad al‑Sharaa in Syria over the past 18 months. According to Anadolu Agency, Trump told reporters during his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Anka»»»

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Arab News 8h

A journey through 28 letters: Riyadh exhibition traces story of Arabic from ancient inscriptions to modern technology

RIYADH: A historical and intellectual journey awaits visitors to “Arabic Language: Twenty-Eight Letters of Light,” an exhibition in Riyadh that tells the story of one of humanity’s oldest languages. Through its galleries and interactive displays, the exhibition brings the story of the “language of »»»

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Arab News 9h

Macron’s Damascus visit signals French bid for influence in new Syria, analysts say

LONDON: French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus is being widely hailed as historic, making him the first European Union leader to visit Syria since the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar Assad in late 2024. For a country emerging from about 14 years of war, diplomatic isolation and econom»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Why did Turkey roll out a blue carpet for Trump?

Ankara: When US President Donald Trump stepped off Air Force One in Ankara on Tuesday for the Nato summit, one detail immediately caught the world’s attention — it wasn’t the military honour guard or the ceremonial welcome, but the blue carpet laid out on the tarmac instead of the traditional red o»»»

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Arab News 9h

Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says

DUBAI: Three tankers were struck by projectiles on Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said, in the latest attacks targeting vessels moving through the narrow mouth of the Arabian Gulf. The new assaults threatened to choke off the flow of traffic in the strait just as countries ho»»»

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UPI 9h

Bolivia prosecutors seek pretrial detention for blockade leader - UPI.com

Truck drivers and producers block cargo access to Viru Viru International Airport to demand that the government of Rodrigo Paz guarantee free transit in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, on June 19. Roadblocks demanding the resignation of Bolivian President Paz disrupted transportation and caused shortages of f»»»

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Sputnik 9h

First Pakistani Presidential Visit to Kyrgyzstan in 20 Years Signals Regional Shift

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari made a historic visit to Bishkek on July 6 — the first presidential trip from Pakistan to Kyrgyzstan in two decades — signaling a renewed push for regional connectivity and energy cooperation. During talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, the two leaders foc»»»

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Novinite 9h

Sofia Gets New Direct Flights to Palermo and TiranaOpinions

Wizz Air has introduced two new direct routes from Sofia to Palermo in Italy and Tirana in Albania, expanding its network from Bulgaria. The first flights on the new connections took off on July 4, 2026, with tickets available through the airline’s website and mobile application starting at €19.99 »»»

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Gulf News 9h

Rule of law key to prosperous new Syria: Macron

Dubai: French President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa on Tuesday agreed to restore full diplomatic ties, deepen economic cooperation and position Syria as a regional trade hub, even as two explosions wounded 18 people near the hotel where the French leader had spent the night»»»

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Arab News 9h

India, Indonesia sign deals on missile systems as Modi visits Jakarta

NEW DELHI: India and Indonesia signed agreements on missile systems on Tuesday, marking an expansion of Indian defense exports and closer security cooperation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. Modi arrived in the capital of Southeast Asia’s larges»»»

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Gulf News 9h

UAE gets its first aggregator platform for yacht rental bookings

Dubai Yacht Rental Portal LLC, also known as www.dubaiyachtrental.ae, has launched a centralised platform with one goal: to make yacht charter in Dubai accessible to more people. Until now, the market lacked a shared booking system — customers contacted operators individually, compared pricing manu»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

From punchline to pride: Egypt's humor and hope intertwine at a defining World Cup moment

Doha: For many Egyptians, emotions are running high as their national team prepares for what is considered one of the biggest matches in the nation's football history against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The Pharaohs have stunned audiences worldwide and kindled an unparalleled »»»

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Al Manar 11h

Hezbollah Won’t Provide Pretext to Undermine Ceasefire But Patience is Not Open-Ended: MP

Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance at Lebanese Parliament MP Hussein Jishi said recent developments proved that the US-Israeli project in the region have been thwarted, arguing that ‘Israel’ had failed to achieve its stated war objectives. Speaking at a memorial service on Tuesday, Jishi s»»»

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Arab News 11h

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say

CAIRO: Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, the territory’s health officials said. Medics said an Israeli airstrike had killed a man and wounded two children in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern ‌Gaza. The Israeli ‌military told Reuters they had »»»

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Arab News 11h

Workshop at Hayy Jameel explores AI-powered content creation

JEDDAH: Jeddah’s Hayy Jameel hosted a two-day workshop over the weekend exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming visual storytelling and content production. Organized by POD Media, the “AI-Powered Content Creation” workshop focused on teaching participants how to move beyond experiment»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Revathy and Padmapriya's resignation from AMMA isn't just a protest. It's the loss of hope.

Dubai: When seasoned South Indian actors Revathy and Padmapriya Janakiraman announced that they were resigning from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), it would have been easy to dismiss it as yet another chapter in the organisation's long history of controversy. The two actors also »»»

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Arab News 11h

SRMG Media Solutions, TikTok strike advertising partnership

RIYADH: SRMG Media Solutions (SMS), the commercial and advertising arm of Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG), has entered into a new commercial agreement with TikTok that enables advertisers to access TikTok advertising solutions alongside the region’s largest media portfolio through a single co»»»

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Arab News 11h

Jeddah exhibition brings together 3 generations of Arab artists

JEDDAH: Hafez Gallery in Jeddah is running an exhibition called Between Mist and Meridian, exploring memory, identity and belonging through three distinct artistic practices shaped across generations and geographies. The exhibit features works by Hakim Al-Akel, the late Abdelsattar Al-Mussa and Thu»»»

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UPI 11h

Emmanuel Macron unscathed after bomb blasts during visit to Syria - UPI.com

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron to the Presidential Palace in Damascus on Tuesday shortly after two explosions near the hotel where Macron had spent Monday night. Photo by Mohamed Al Rifai/EPA July 7 (UPI) -- French President Emmanuel Macron escaped un»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Dubai diplomatic reception highlights global collaboration

Dubai: More than 100 ambassadors, consuls general, heads of mission and senior representatives from government, business and civil society gathered at the Ismaili Centre Dubai for its annual diplomatic lunch, reaffirming the importance of dialogue, international cooperation and humanitarian partner»»»

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Business-review 11h

Novo Nordisk strengthens its leadership team: Cecilia Radu as General Manager, Irina Ionescu as Marketing & Strategy Director, and Roxana Popescu as Sales Director

Novo Nordisk Romania announces a new leadership team structure, with the return of Cecilia Radu as General Manager and the appointment of two new leaders in key areas for the company’s development: Irina Ionescu, Marketing & Strategy Director, and Roxana Popescu, Sales Director. Together, the three»»»

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Arab News 11h

UNESCO workshops focus on Arab education quality

JUBAIL: The UNESCO Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education organized a series of workshops to support the implementation of findings from its periodic report on the quality of education in Arab countries. The workshops highlighted the importance of using the report’s analyses, indic»»»

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Arab News 12h

Kingdom urges greater role for youth volunteers in achieving UN goals

RIYADH: The Saudi Green Building Forum organized an official sideline event at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development at UN headquarters in New York. The event, held in cooperation with international partners, had the theme, “Celebrating the Impact of Volunteering: Youth Leadersh»»»

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Arab News 12h

Gulf Arab nations condemn Damascus bomb attack

DUBAI: The Saudi Foreign Ministry has led the condemnation of the bomb attacks that took place in Damascus on Tuesday, injuring a number of civilians and security. The explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France’s president Emmanuel Macron met with his Syrian counterpart, Ahmad Al-Sharaa, in a »»»

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