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Film funding bill to support blockbusters made in Germany

MediaGermanyFilm funding bill to support blockbusters made in GermanyMarcel FürstenauThe German government wants to attract more filmmakers and make the country a 'global player' in on-screen entertainment. A new bill would require media companies to make mandatory investments in the film industry.»»»

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The Peninsula 2m

Qatar's volleyball squad punches ticket to Ostrava quarterfinals in dominant 

Prague: The Qatari beach volleyball squad, composed of the duo Sherif Younes and Ahmed Tijan, continued strong performances at the Ostrava Beach Volleyball World Tour stop in Ostrava, Czech Republic, in what can be described as a victory lap, securing qualification to the quarterfinal stage on meri»»»

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The Peninsula 6m

Suspected floating mine spotted in Strait of Hormuz, Oman warns mariners

Doha, Qatar: The Omani Maritime Security Centre issued a maritime alert “due to the sighting of a floating object suspected to be a floating mine west of the Inshore Traffic Zone in the Strait of Hormuz within Omani territorial sea.” In a statement shared on Saturday, the Maritime Security Centre u»»»

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Arab News 8m

Shnaider beats Oliynykova at French Open

PARIS: Russian Diana Shnaider beat Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova at the French Open on Saturday in a match overshadowed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 23rd-ranked Shnaider won 7-5, 6-1 to go into the fourth round after the build-up to the match had been dominated by Oliynykova, who is ranke»»»

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Al Manar 15m

Hezbollah fighters targeted an Israeli occupation force at the Liman Barracks and also struck the Shomera Barracks with drones: Military Media Statements 10, 11 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted an Israeli occupation force at the Liman Barracks and also struck the Shomera Barracks with drones: Military Me»»»

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Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Beit Lif with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statement 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Beit Lif with a rocket barrage: Mil»»»

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Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army military vehicles and soldiers on the eastern outskirts of the town of Ghandouriya with artillery fire: Military Media Statement 8 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army military vehicles and soldiers on the eastern outskirts of the town of G»»»

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Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers on the eastern outskirts of the town of Al-Ghandouriya with a rocket salvo: Military Media Statement 9 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army vehicles and soldiers on the eastern outskirts of the town of Al-Ghandou»»»

Sputnik 18m

Chinese Modular Building Revolution Goes Global

China’s modular and Holon buildings are transforming construction worldwide, delivering projects in days rather than months while setting new standards for efficiency and sustainability. Key Details:Modular homes and pre-fabricated ‘Holon’ buildings can be built in days rather than monthsExports ro»»»

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Sputnik 18m

UK, US, Australia to Jointly Make Advanced Weapons for Undersea Drones - Defense Secretary

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom, the United States and Australia will jointly develop advanced weapons for undersea drones as part of the second pillar of their three-way defense alliance AUKUS, UK Defense Secretary John Healey said on Saturday. "Today, we confirm also the first-ever signatur»»»

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Gulf News 18m

Why Iran's hardliners keep blocking a US deal — and why they matter

Dubai: Every time a breakthrough in US-Iran diplomacy appears within reach, resistance emerges from Tehran’s powerful hardline camp. From the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and conservative lawmakers to influential clerics and state media figures, these groups have repeatedly pushed back »»»

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Gulf News 19m

Trump health check-up: White House releases memo on fitness

The White House has said US President Donald Trump remains in “excellent health” and is fully fit to carry out the duties of Commander-in-Chief, following a medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. A memo from presidential physician Captain Sean P. Barbabella stated that»»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Pilgrims continue stoning rituals on final day of Tashreeq

Makkah Al Mukarramah: Pilgrims continued Saturday the stoning rituals on the third day of Tashreeq and the final day of Hajj. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the pilgrims flocked to throw the three pebbles, beginning with the small, then the middle and the large pebbles, pursuing the approac»»»

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UPI 28m

Pam Bondi testifies of 'redaction errors' in release of Epstein files - UPI.com

1 of 6 | Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring hold redacted documents from the Epstein files outside of a closed-door House Oversight Committee hearing Friday. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi gave closed testimony on the Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files»»»

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Gulf News 31m

Green Card twist? US clarifies who must return home and who stays

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has clarified that most immigrants applying for permanent residency will not be required to leave the country while their green card applications are being processed, according to The New York Times. The clarification comes after confusion sparked by a r»»»

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Arab News 32m

Migrant amateur teams in Greece get into World Cup spirit before new EU border measures take effect

ATHENS: Before North America, World Cup magic made a stopover in Greece. Players battled and bonded not at the mega-stadiums of Mexico, Canada and the United States, but on practice fields squeezed into urban neighborhoods of Athens. There were no luxury suites or grand arenas — just a local soccer»»»

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Arab News 32m

Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam’s top leader says

SINGAPORE: Strong relations between Vietnam and its giant neighbor and territorial rival China would benefit regional peace and security, although ties with the US were also important, Vietnam’s top leader has said. “We do not pick sides,” Communist Party General Secretary and President To Lam told»»»

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Arab News 32m

Ukrainian drones strike port, oil depot in southern Russia, authorities say

KYIV: ‌Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russia’s oil infrastructure overnight, damaging a tanker and an oil refinery in Taganrog and striking an oil depot in Armavir, Russian regional officials and Ukrainian military said on Saturday. Rostov regional governor Yury Slyusar said on Telegram that fires on »»»

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Arab News 32m

Kataeb Hezbollah vows to keep arms as Iraq faces US pressure to disarm groups

BAGHDAD: The influential Iraqi armed group Kataeb Hezbollah pledged on Saturday to keep up its “militant action,” as Baghdad faces mounting US pressure to disarm factions backed by Iran. Following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran at the end of February, groups operating under the banner o»»»

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Arab News 32m

US investigates Vietnam’s intellectual property practices

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Friday opened an unfair trade practices investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property protection policies and enforcement that may lead to new tariffs or other trade measures. Vietnam was identified as a priority country by the US Trade Representative’s »»»

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Gulf News 43m

What Filipinos need to know before accepting work abroad offers online

Dubai: Filipinos looking for jobs overseas are being urged to exercise caution before accepting employment offers found on social media, as Philippine authorities warn that illegal recruiters continue to target aspiring overseas workers online. In an advisory, the Philippine Department of Migrant W»»»

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Gulf News 51m

Burjeel Hospital opens ‘VAT Refund Counter’ at Yas Mall for World No Tobacco Day 2026

At first glance, it looks like a refund counter inside one of Abu Dhabi’s busiest malls. A desk, waiting visitors, and receipts being issued. But this refund desk on the Ground Floor of Yas Mall is not offering cash. Instead, it offers clarity on health. The VAT Refund Counter, short for Vape and T»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

Turkiye opposition party hosts rival events

Ankara: Turkiye's main opposition CHP was thrown into fresh disarray Saturday as court-installed leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu made his first visit to party headquarters since a controversial court ruling scrapped a 2023 party primary. Ozgur Ozel, the CHP leader ousted by the May 21 decision, called fo»»»

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Arab News 58m

Departing pilgrims receive Qur’an gift in 80 languages

JEDDAH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has begun distributing King Salman’s gift of the Holy Qur’an and its translated editions to departing pilgrims and seasonal field workers. Distribution started in the departure halls of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, ensuring international pi»»»

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Arab News 58m

Kingdom arrests 8,090 illegals in one week

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 8,090 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation. A total of 4,266 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 2,653 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 1,171 for labor-related issues»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Hezbollah fighters targeted Israeli occupation army infrastructure in the occupied city of Safed with a rocket barrage: Military Media Statement 7 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted Israeli occupation army infrastructure in the occupied city of Safed with a rocket barrage: Military Media Stat»»»