Novinite 16m

Mother of Kidnapped 11-Year-Old: “Asen Threatened to Kill Me If Natalia Didn't Go With Him”Opinions

The search for 11-year-old Natalia Asenova from the Varna village of Konstantinovo continued for a third day as her mother described the terrifying events that, she says, led to the girl's abduction by her former partner, 40-year-old Asen Simeonov. Speaking through tears, Natalia's mother, Dora Pet»»»

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Gulf News 19m

Iran blames US after ship runs aground in Hormuz. Here's what shipping data shows

On Wednesday (July 1, 2026) the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported that a foreign-flagged “cargo ship attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz using a US-suggested route” had run aground. The Tehran-based broadcaster, affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IR»»»

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Gulf News 20m

Awqaf Foundation honours Schools of Research Science in recognition of its contribution to sustainable endowment initiatives

The Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) in Dubai honored Schools of Research Science (SRS) in recognition of its contribution to supporting sustainable endowment (waqf) initiatives. Represented by Al Shamsi, Schools of Research Science received a certificate of appreciation presented on beha»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

Oman oil price falls to USD 63.41 per barrel

Muscat: The official price of Oman crude oil for August delivery reached USD 63.41 per barrel on Thursday. This represents a decrease of USD 3.66 compared to Wednesday's price of USD 67.7 pb. The monthly average price for Oman crude oil for July delivery stood at USD 102 pb, marking a drop of USD 2»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

Saudi, Japanese Foreign Ministers discuss regional developments

Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed the latest developments in the region in a phone call on Thursday with his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest regional developments, as we»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 25m

Military convoy expected in Hungary today: what drivers should know

A military convoy will travel between Szolnok and Eger on Thursday, 2 July, and drivers in the area are being asked to use extra caution near the vehicles, according to the official Facebook page of the MH Kiss József 86th Helicopter Brigade. The brigade said it would relocate technical equipment b»»»

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Gulf News 32m

UAE oil exports are returning to near-record levels as pre-war flows resume

Dubai: The UAE is restoring crude oil exports to near-record levels following disruption caused by the recent regional conflict, with alternative export routes and infrastructure helping maintain supplies to rest of the world. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply»»»

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Al Manar 32m

Israeli Document: Damage to Haifa Refinery is Greater than Reported, and Rehabilitation Will Not Be Completed before 2028

An Israeli government document, obtained by Channel 12, revealed that the damage inflicted on the Bazan petrochemical complex in Haifa Bay by repeated Iranian missile strikes far exceeds what was officially announced, and that the complex will not be fully rehabilitated before 2028. According to th»»»

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Gulf News 36m

Dubai Metro overhauls 262 escalators to improve safety and reliability

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Keolis MHI, has completed a major upgrade of escalators across the Dubai Metro network, with 262 escalators refurbished so far. The figure represents about 63% of all escalators at Dubai Metro stations. The programme is aimed a»»»

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Arab News 36m

Expanding conflict drives record hunger in northern Nigeria: WFP

ABUJA: Hunger across Nigeria’s conflict-hit north is at levels not seen in a decade as violence spreads and aid shrinks, the UN’s World Food Programme warned Thursday, with more than three million people “acutely food insecure.” The country has been battling a jihadist insurgency centered in the no»»»

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Arab News 36m

Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe’s leaders close ranks

ROME: US President Donald Trump’s attacks on Italy’s premier have had an unintended consequence. After Trump questioned Italy’s reliability as a wartime ally and claimed Giorgia Meloni had groveled for his attention, European leaders rallied to Meloni’s side, thawing what had been a frosty relation»»»

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The Peninsula 45m

Amir receives the credentials of UAE and Nigerian Ambassadors

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received the credentials of two new ambassadors to the State at his office in the Amiri Diwan on Thursday, July 2, 2026.. The Amir received the credentials of HE Saeed bin Abdullah Al Qamzi, Ambassador of the sisterly United Arab Em»»»

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Gulf News 48m

Inside UAE summer camps 2026: What Dh125 to Dh5,000 really buys for children

Every year, he does a little countdown. Dubai-based Safia Youssef’s 10-year-old loves a football summer camp more than he loves home, she says. “He waits to register. He enjoys it so much, because he has made more friends at camp than he made in school,” she says. He comes home with such a beaming »»»

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Gulf News 48m

How UAE teachers are spending their summer break

Dubai: After months of lesson planning, grading papers, and supporting students, teachers across the UAE are finally pressing pause. While students eagerly count down to the holidays, educators are looking forward to something just as important, time to rest, reconnect with family, and return to th»»»

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Gulf News 51m

Oman says no oil spill after vessel runs aground near Hallaniyat Islands reserve

Dubai: Omani authorities have confirmed that no oil spill occurred after a vessel ran aground near the Hallaniyat Islands Marine Buffer Zone, following inspections of the environmentally protected area. The Environment Authority said it was monitoring the incident after the vessel grounded near Al »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

European stock markets open mixed amid anticipation of US employment report

Brussels: European stock markets opened mixed on Thursday as investors await the US employment report for June and the signals it may carry about the future trajectory of interest rates. Among major European markets, France’s CAC 40 index in Paris rose by 0.30%, Britain’s FTSE 100 index in London d»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Hot daytime with relatively humid nights forecast for weekend in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: Sunny conditions will continue, with temperatures ranging from 32°C to 44°C, the country's weather authority has announced. In its weekend weather forecast, the Qatar Meteorology Department said that on Thursday, July 2, there is a slight chance of dust. On Saturday, July 4, visibility»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Google makes Gemini Spark smart assistant available for Mac users

Washington: Google has announced that Gemini Spark, its AI agent, is now available to Mac users. The move will enhance its competition with other desktop AI assistants, while also introducing a range of new features that expand its capabilities in task management and interaction with various applic»»»

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UPI 1h

Seoul shares plunge nearly 8 pct on tech sell-off amid renewed AI concerns - UPI.com

This photo, taken Thursday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks plunged by almost eight percent on a sharp sell-off in semiconductor shares. Photo by Yonhap South Korean stocks dipped nearly 8 percent Thursday, dragged down by a sharp sell-off in semiconductor shares»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Japan’s Nikkei Index falls amid selloff in AI-related shares

Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei index fell on Thursday, dragged lower by AI-related heavyweights following an overnight tech selloff on Wall Street. The Nikkei 225 index dropped 2.5% to 68,733.15 points, while the broader Topix index closed slightly higher, up 0.09%, supported by buying of cheaper stocks aft»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Parkin to roll out ticketless parking at Al Ghurair Centre

Dubai: Parkin Company PJSC, the emirate's largest public parking operator, has signed a five-year agreement with Al Ghurair Centre to introduce a fully ticketless parking system at the Deira mall. The deal was signed by Parkin CEO Eng. Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali and Al Ghurair Property Management CEO P»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Justice Minister Naydenov Seeks Removal of Sofia City Prosecution Office Administrative Head Rusinova

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov has requested that the Prosecutors' Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council suspend Emilia Rusinova, the administrative head of the Sofia City Prosecution Office, both from her managerial position and from her office as a prosecutor, the Justice Ministry's press of»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

'I'm going to stay calm': 48 hours under the rubble in Venezuela

Caraballeda, Venezuela: Andrea Canonico focused on her breathing to stay calm as she lay trapped under a building that had crumbled during the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week. Just 23 years old, Canonico spent almost 48 hours in the same position before being pulled out -- »»»

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RT 1h

Air conditioning is the EU’s freedom test

The mercury tops 40C for days on end. So what do you do? Actually, that’s a trick question. I don’t really care what you do – and you shouldn’t care what I do, either. My body, my choice. It’s amazing how quickly that principle becomes negotiable when a liberticidal agenda of mass conformity and co»»»

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RT 1h

Diarrhea-inducing parasite spreading across US

US health authorities are struggling to identify the source of a foodborne illness that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. At least 145 people across 17 states have tested positive for the cyclospora cayetanensis parasite. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has acknowledged t»»»

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Arab News 1h

Couple caned for kissing on TikTok in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia: A young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province were publicly caned on Thursday after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them of violating Islamic law by kissing during a TikTok livestream. Aceh’s Sharia court ordered the two people to be whipped with a rattan cane 2»»»

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Sana 1h

Arab companies showcase investments, expand presence at Damascus trade fairs

Damascus, July 2 (SANA) Arab companies are expanding their presence in Syria and exploring new investment opportunities at a series of specialized trade fairs in Damascus, reflecting growing regional interest in the country’s industrial and commercial sectors. The exhibitions have brought together »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Beijing tower crash: Pilot had mental health issues, diary revealed suicide thoughts

Beijing: For nearly a week, the question lingered: how did a light aircraft end up crashing into the tallest skyscraper in one of the world's most tightly controlled capitals? On Thursday, Chinese authorities offered an answer. They said the 66-year-old pilot had struggled with insomnia and anxiety»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, carry out provocative courtyard tours

Occupied Jerusalem: Settlers stormed the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem on Thursday, under the protection of Israeli occupation forces. According to the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA), the Jerusalem Governorate said that a number of settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque, conducted pro»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Planning a summer trip? UAE banks urge caution over fake travel deals, scam websites and apps.

Dubai: The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has urged customers to exercise caution when booking holidays and making travel-related payments, warning that fraudsters are increasingly targeting travellers with fake offers and fraudulent websites during the busy summer travel season. The UBF said scammers »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why a Dh3,000 holiday often ends up costing Dh8,000: Here's where UAE travellers are really spending

Dubai: You find return tickets to Europe for Dh3,000 and think you've landed a bargain. But by the time you've paid for visas, hotel rooms, travel insurance, airport transfers, meals, attraction tickets and baggage fees, that "cheap" summer holiday could easily cost more than Dh8,000—and that's bef»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QSE index declines by 0.11% at start of Thursday's trading

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index opened lower at the start of Thursday's trading, losing 10.82 points, or 0.11%, to reach 10,280 points, compared to the previous session's close, under pressure from three sectors. Market data showed gains in the Transportation sector by 0.90%, »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Calendar officially opens Qatar Toy Festival

Doha, Qatar: Under the Theme ‘More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun’, Qatar Calendar has officially opened the fourth edition of the Qatar Toy Festival at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), welcoming families and visitors to experience a month of entertainment, creativity and interac»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Coffee with a view: tourists flock to Starbucks overlooking North Korea

Gimpo, South Korea: The contrast cannot be starker: selfie-taking tourists sipping coffee at Starbucks -- an icon of globalisation and capitalism -- while looking out over reclusive, communist North Korea. Welcome to Aegibong Starbucks in Gimpo -- less than an hour's drive from South Korea's capita»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ashghal affirms national cadres' roles in engineering leadership, development projects

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) affirmed that Qatari nationals continue to play a pivotal role in implementing the country's development projects. This is part of Ashghal's ongoing efforts to attract, train, and empower Qatari talent across various disciplines, thereby enhancing t»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Gold price in Qatari market falls by 0.52% this week

Doha, Qatar: The price of gold in the Qatari market edged down by 0.52% during the current week, reaching $4068.80000 per ounce, according to data issued by Qatar National Bank (QNB). The data showed that the price of gold fell from $4090.29150 per ounce recorded last Sunday. It also indicated that»»»

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Arab News 2h

YouTube rolls out supervised children’s accounts to MENA and Turkiye amid mounting regulatory pressure

LONDON: YouTube has rolled out supervised children’s accounts across the Middle East and Turkiye as regulators and governments increase scrutiny of social media platforms’ impact on young people’s wellbeing. The Alphabet‑owned platform on Wednesday unveiled a package of parental controls designed t»»»

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Naharnet 2h

As Pentagon stays quiet, AP reconstructs US strike that killed over 100 Iranian children

It was the deadliest reported strike in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Most of the victims were children. In almost any other conflict, these haunting truths would be seared into national memory. Yet more than 120 days since at least one U.S. missile struck an Iranian primary school, there rema»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Justice Minister Naydenov Seeks Removal of Sofia City Prosecutor's Office Administrative Head Rusinova

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov has requested that the Prosecutors' Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council suspend Emilia Rusinova, the administrative head of the Sofia City Prosecutor's Office, both from her managerial position and from her office as a prosecutor, the Justice Ministry's press o»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs bids farewell to Malawi's Ambassador

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Thursday with Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to the State of Qatar HE Roy Akajuwe Kachale, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs thanked the Ambassador for hi»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives copy of credentials of Maldives' Ambassador

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received on Thursday a copy of the credentials of Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to the State of Qatar HE Adam Shareef Umar. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished the Ambassador success in his dutie»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi Arabia and France deepen economic ties through private sector cooperation

PARIS: During his first participation in Vision Golfe, Sultan Al-Musallam, secretary-general of the Federation of Saudi Chambers, reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to strengthening its economic partnership with France in an interview with Arab News en Francais. According to him, France’s strengt»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Hamas Slams US ‘New Gaza’ Blueprint, Defends UNRWA as Unshakeable Witness to the Nakba - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hamas Slams US ‘New Gaza’ Blueprint, Defends UNRWA as Unshakeable Witness to the Nakba 02-07-2026 12:01 PM A Palestinian child stands amid »»»

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BNE 2h

RAGOZIN: Ukraine’s history row with Poland threatens its EU path

As it repels Russian aggression, Ukraine suddenly found itself at loggerheads with its western neighbour and strategic ally Poland. A quarrel morphing into systemic confrontation was caused by a significant shift in Ukraine’s memory policy, underway since former military intelligence (HUR) chief Ky»»»

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BNE 2h

Russian manufacturing PMI returns to growth as domestic demand steadies despite export weakness

Russia's manufacturing sector returned to modest growth in June after more than a year of stagnation, as improving domestic demand offset a renewed deterioration in export markets, although businesses remained cautious over the outlook amid weak consumer purchasing power and continued logistical di»»»

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BNE 2h

Russia turns to Indian gasoline imports as fuel shortages deepen after refinery attacks

Russia has begun importing gasoline by sea from India to ease fuel shortages caused by repeated Ukrainian drone strikes on its refining infrastructure, according to industry sources, Reuters reported. The move comes as fuel supply disruptions spread across Russia, leading to rationing measures, lon»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi banks maintain resilience as Q1 deposits rise 3.9%: Alvarez & Marsal

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s largest listed banks posted 3.9 percent deposit growth in the first quarter of 2026, boosting liquidity and reinforcing the sector’s resilience, a new analysis showed. Customer deposits outpaced loan growth during the three months ended March, with aggregate net loans and adv»»»

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Sputnik 2h

German Prosecutors Confirm Charges Against Ukrainian Suspect in Nord Stream Terror Blast

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German Federal Public Prosecutor's Office said on Thursday that it had charged a Ukrainian citizen in the case of the terrorist attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines. "On June 30, 2026, the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office of Germany charged a Ukrainian citizen ... The ac»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE President restructures philanthropic council under Sheikh Theyab

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued Federal Decree No. (94) of 2026 restructuring the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council under the chairmanship of Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court f»»»

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UPI 2h

Search underway for missing Navy aircrewman in Arabian Sea - UPI.com

A U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopter, like the one seen here, made a water landing in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday. A search has been launched for one aircrewman aboard the helicopter was has since reported missing. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo July 2 (UPI) -- A search is ongoing for an air»»»

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