UPI 12m

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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UPI 24m

Seoul shares fall again, dropping over 6 pct on tech losses amid Middle East tensions - UPI.com

This photo, taken Thursday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks fell by more than six percent on tech stock losses amid Middle East tensions. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares again plummeted Thursday, led by steep losses in technology heavyweights, as escalating tensions»»»

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UPI 24m

South Korea, U.S., Japan military chiefs reaffirm cooperation against N. Korea - UPI.com

South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Jin Yong-sung (R) poses with his U.S. and Japanese counterparts, Gen. Dan Caine and Gen. Hiroaki Uchikura, respectively, during their Trilateral Chiefs of Defense meeting at the Pentagon Wednesday. Photo courtesy of South Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff »»»

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Sputnik 28m

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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France24 39m

Protests against removal of popular defence minister erupt across Ukraine

Rare wartime protests in Ukraine erupted across the country on Thursday with demonstrators demanding that President Volodymyr Zelensky reappoint the popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was removed from office on Wednesday. Lawmakers are set to vote on a new government today.  Large »»»

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Arab News 43m

EU’s top court upholds Spain’s amnesty law for Catalan separatists

BARCELONA: A ​disputed Spanish law granting an amnesty ‌to ‌those ​involved ‌in ⁠Catalonia's ​separatist drive does ⁠not violate European ⁠Union ‌rules, the ‌EU's ​top ‌court said ‌on Thursday, in ‌a boost to the ⁠Spanish ⁠government and its Catalan allies.»»»

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Gulf News 45m

Protests erupt across Ukraine against removal of defence minister

Kyiv: Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on Thursday morning against the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. More than a thousand people gathered on a central square, singing the Ukrainian national anthem, waving Ukrainian and EU flags and chanting “shame” and “bri»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Hegseth orders testosterone screening for troops

Washington: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening programme 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»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

After KFC, cyberattack hits Japanese ice cream giant

Tokyo: A major Japanese ice cream maker said Thursday that it is seeing shipment delays following a cyberattack at its logistics partner that has already affected Kentucky Fried Chicken and a large sushi chain. Ezaki Glico, known for popular snacks like Pocky, said some of its ice cream products re»»»

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Arab News 1h

Protests erupt across Ukraine against removal of defense minister

KYIV: Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities on Thursday morning against the removal of popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. AFP reporters in Kyiv saw more than a thousand people gathered on a central square, singing the Ukrainian national anthem, waving Ukrainian and EU flags and»»»

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Gulf News 1h

RTA, Dubai Police launch awareness campaign for truck drivers

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a traffic awareness campaign targeting truck drivers and transport and freight companies, in cooperation with Dubai Police General Headquarters. The campaign runs throughout the summer from June to August, at truck rest areas and on main road»»»

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Arab News 1h

Recipes for Success: Ismawan Kosasih Dzabir shares advice and a recipe

TORONTO: Ismawan Kosasih Dzabir brings more than two decades of experience to his role as chef de cuisine at Andaliman, the Indonesian restaurant at One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai. Born in Indonesia, he has worked across properties including The Westin Jakarta and JW Marriott Marquis City Centre in»»»

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UPI 1h

U.S. imposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods amid Trump-Lula feud - UPI.com

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva meets with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 7. On Wednesday, the Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods. File Photo by Brazilian Government/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- The Uni»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

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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Actmedia 1h

CCR upholds exception to EU directive allowing two-year extension of financial incentives for fossil-fuel boiler installations

The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) on Wednesday upheld a legal provision adopted by Parliament that allows authorities, for an additional two-year period, to grant public financial incentives for installing boilers powered by fossil fuels - an exception to an EU directive.The CCR had been no»»»

Arab News 2h

ICC warns world cannot ignore warnings of new atrocities in Sudan

NEW YORK: The International Criminal Court warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday of the likelihood of new atrocities being committed in Sudan’s Darfur region, urging member states to act immediately to prevent a repeat of the mass crimes that first prompted the court’s intervention two decade»»»

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UPI 2h

On This Day, July 16: U.S. tests first atom bomb - UPI.com

On July 16, 1945, the first test of the atom bomb was conducted at a base near Alamogordo, N.M. 1 of 6 | Scene from the first atomic bomb test 0.016 second after explosion at the Trinity site on a secret base on July 16, 1945, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The viewed hemisphere's highest point in this»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Resolute Spain ‘deserve everything’ in hunt for glory

Doha, Qatar: Spain arrived in North America carrying the weight of expectation. As the reigning UEFA European champions and blessed with one of the most gifted generations in world football, La Roja were widely tipped to go all the way. Yet the road to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final has featured its»»»

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Arab News 3h

Next UK PM urged to end Labour Party’s ‘boys club’

LONDON: As Andy Burnham prepares to become the UK’s next prime minister he faces calls to tackle Labour’s alleged “boys’ club” by ensuring women get half of the top jobs in his first cabinet. The Labour Party — despite having more equality mechanisms in place than the main opposition Conservatives »»»

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Arab News 3h

‘No rest’: Indonesians overworked and abused on foreign fishing vessels

CIREBON: Lured by promises of good money working aboard a foreign fishing vessel, Akhmad left Indonesia and headed out to sea, enduring months of abuse and exploitation while being cut off from the world. Indonesia is one of the top contributors of labor for the global fishing industry with several»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Teen dies on 18th birthday in Dubai jet ski horror crash

Dubai: Dubai: A holiday celebration in Dubai ended in heartbreak when an 18-year-old tourist from Mauritius drowned in a jet ski accident on the very day she turned 18 — leaving her family devastated that her date of birth and date of death would forever be the same. Her teenage relative narrowly s»»»

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The Budapest Times 3h

It’s not opinion, it’s law: Sulyok says rule of law adds up like mathematics

The rule of law is not a matter of political assessment but an objective question of fact — much like mathematics — and signifies the rule of laws, the president stated in a Facebook post on Wednesday. Citing a speech he delivered at the celebration organised by the National Judicial Council on the»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4h

Wizz Air marks 20 years in a European city with a celebration!

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has celebrated two decades of operations in Romania, where it has grown into one of the country’s leading airlines. The carrier now operates 83 routes from 14 Romanian airports, connecting passengers to 27 countries, company representatives announced at an event held on We»»»

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Arab News 5h

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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Gulf News 6h

UAE 5-year tourist visa: Eligibility and rules explained

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) has clarified the requirements for the UAE's five-year multiple-entry tourist visa, which allows visitors of all nationalities to enter the country multiple times without the need for a sponsor or host. The self-sponsor»»»

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Middle East Observer 6h

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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UPI 8h

Trump: Iran releases ‘wrongfully detained’ U.S. citizen - UPI.com

President Donald Trump signs an executive order Monday in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. Wednesday night, Trump said Iran released a U.S. citizen who'd been detained in the country since December 2024. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 15 (UPI) -- U.S. Preside»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Buffett says Gates' Epstein ties are 'distasteful' but didn't drive Buffett's charitable decisions

OMAHA, Nebraska: Billionaire Warren Buffett said Wednesday that his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates ' ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstei»»»

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Arab News 9h

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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Gulf News 9h

Day 6 of Sara Duterte impeachment: Senate delays ruling on bank records, witness list trimmed — what Filipinos need to know

Manila: The Senate impeachment court on Wednesday deferred a decision on whether to compel Vice President Sara Duterte to produce her bank records, tax returns and Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) documents, as Day 6 of proceedings focused on legal arguments rather than witness testimony. After»»»

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UPI 10h

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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France24 10h

Eye on Africa - Kenya denies Rastafarians the right to smoke marijuana

In tonight's edition, after years of waiting, Kenya's Rastafarians lose a landmark court battle over the religious use of cannabis. Also, the continent's top cocoa producers join forces to process more cocoa at home instead of exporting it raw. And on the beaches of Dakar, an environmental activist»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

Argentina roar back to beat England

DPA Atlanta (Georgia) Holders Argentina were inspired by the great Lionel Messi to storm back in the closing stages and beat England 2-1 on Wednesday to set up a meeting with Spain in the World Cup final. Anthony Gordon struck on 55 minutes for England, who then dropped deep and went ultra defensiv»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11h

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 11h

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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Warsaw Business Journal 12h

Few Polish ships fly red and white flags

Poland is investing heavily in ports and terminals, but almost none of the ships operated by Polish companies sail under the national flag. Of 83 vessels in the Polish-controlled fleet, only 13 are Polish-registered, accounting for just 0.7% of total carrying capacity. Owners favor foreign registri»»»

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TAP 12h

Court postpones hearing on LTDH appeal against suspension to July 29

Tunis, July 15 (TAP) - A court has postponed until July 29 the hearing on an appeal filed by the Tunisian League for the Defence of Human Rights (LTDH) against the decision to suspend its activities, the organisation's president, Bassem Trifi, told...»»»

Arab News 12h

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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Warsaw Business Journal 13h

Avison Young: Poland’s property investment market accelerates in first half 2026

Poland’s property investment market accelerated sharply in the first half of 2026, with transaction volume reaching €3 bln across 66 deals, up 77% y/y and among the strongest first-half results of the past decade. Larger transactions lifted average deal size, although overall liquidity declined. Re»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 13h

More and more companies from abroad investing in Polish companies

Polish companies are accelerating their international expansion, with new investments planned in Western Europe, the United States, Central Asia, Africa, and eventually Ukraine. PFR TFI’s Foreign Expansion Fund is seeing particularly strong demand for acquisitions and brownfield projects, while gre»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 13h

Gallup: only 7% of Poles feel committed at work

Nais, an employee benefits and engagement platform used by about 200,000 people at more than 200 companies, argues that motivation depends on more than financial perks. Gallup data show that only 7% of Polish employees feel engaged at work, compared with a 21% global average. Nais offers access to »»»

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Al Manar 13h

Iran’s Ghalibaf Stresses Constant Readiness to Defend Homeland

Top Iranian negotiator and the speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that the country has to be always prepared to battle the US, stressing the need to preserve the Iranian arrangements in Hormuz. In a message addressed to the Iranian nation released on Wedensday evening, the head of »»»

BNE 13h

Russia prepares legal offensive against Baltic states over treatment of Russian minorities

Russia is stepping up efforts to pursue legal action against Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, accusing the three countries of discriminating against ethnic Russians and Russian speakers in a case it plans to bring before the International Court of Justice. An investigation by LRT, Re a»»»

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Arab News 14h

Fleetwood riding a wave of support as the hometown hero at the Open Championship

SOUTHPORT, England: As a kid growing up in Southport, Tommy Fleetwood regarded Royal Birkdale as virtually off limits — except for those rare occasions he sneaked on to hit some shots while accompanying his father on evening dog walks. “Hallowed turf,” is how a young, wide-eyed Fleetwood viewed the»»»

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Daily News Egypt 14h

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 14h

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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UPI 14h

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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Gulf News 14h

Dubai grants 66,000 Golden Visas as 5-year tourist visa surges

Dubai: Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) granted 66,000 Golden Visas, issued more than 1.052 million new residency permits, and completed over 5 million entry permit transactions during the first six months of the year, underscoring the emirate’s continue»»»

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France24 14h

Press Review - After the 'near oppressive' clean girl era, cigarettes are trendy again

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 15: French papers weep, while the Spanish press celebrates the World Cup semi-final. Also in France, papers discuss the assisted dying bill that will be voted on today. Finally: are cigarettes back in vogue?  PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 15: French pa»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

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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