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Prime Minister meets Prime Minister of Libyan Government of National Unity

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Saturday with the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya HE Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibeh, who is visiting Qatar. The meeting reviewed cooperati»»»

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Trump hails American exceptionalism, evokes 'communist menace' at 250th celebration

US President Donald Trump ushered in the 250th anniversary of US independence on Friday with rhetoric about American exceptionalism before calling on the country to fight what he called the sinister threat of communism. The speech evoked the Red Scare of the 1950s, one of the country’s ugliest chap»»»

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250 years of US independence: How France helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War

After months of discreet support, France officially allied itself with the American revolutionaries in their war against the British Empire, a decision that would permanently alter the fate of both nations. On July 4, 1776, 13 British colonies in North America broke with the British Crown»»»

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US 'royal wedding': Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden

US pop queen Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce officially tied the knot on Friday, triggering frenzied global attention around America's "royal wedding". The couple made no public announcement about their wedding plans and reportedly insisted that guests sign non-disclosure agreements.  U»»»

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Lebanese Labor Minister tours southern Lebanon to assess impact of Israeli aggression - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Labor Minister tours southern Lebanon to assess impact of Israeli aggression 04-07-2026 13:58 PM Latest News Urgent News Ibrahimi »»»

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France face Philly furnace as World Cup last 16 gets under way

Los Angeles: France are bracing for furnace-like temperatures when they face Paraguay in Philadelphia in the World Cup's last 16 on Saturday as co-hosts Canada prepare for a daunting date with African giants Morocco in Houston. With a brutal heatwave roasting swathes of the United States as it cele»»»

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France24 18m

Eye on Africa - More than 400 dead in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak

In tonight's edition, Ebola is spreading beyond its original hotspot in the DRC as a new case has been detected nearly 600 kilometers away. And another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan around the besieged city of al-Obeid, the UN says.  Produced by Clarisse Fortuné and Antonia Ci»»»

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Thousands protest against the far right in Germany as AfD party meets

Thousands of demonstrators flooded a German city on Saturday, blocking major roads and disrupting public transport, in a bid to shut down the annual congress of the far-right AfD party. About 20,000 people flocked to Erfurt, in Thuringia state, according to police, to protest against the Alternativ»»»

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Bulgaria Allocates €200,000 Humanitarian Aid to Gaza and Lebanon

The Bulgarian Council of Ministers has approved 200,000 euros in emergency humanitarian assistance for Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, aimed at addressing urgent needs caused by the worsening crisis in the Middle East. The aid will be distributed as voluntary contributions through international organiz»»»

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Death toll from Israeli aggression on Gaza rises to 73,090

Gaza: The death toll from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 73,090, in addition to 173,553 injured. The Ministry of Health in Gaza stated in its daily report that Gaza Strip hospitals received a total of 16 martyrs in the past 48 hours, including six newly»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Holiday havoc: Why Europe’s border checks could disrupt your summer Schengen travel

Europe’s peak travel season is under pressure as the new Entry/Exit System (EES) creates long queues, processing delays and operational bottlenecks at airports across the Schengen Area. Designed to replace passport stamping with biometric checks, the system is intended to modernise border control. »»»

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Over 600,000 displaced Lebanese return home amid ceasefire

More than 640,000 displaced people in Lebanon have returned home, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), as clashes between Hezbollah and Israel have wound down following a deal to end the Middle East war. Lebanon was drawn into the regional war on March 2 when Tehran-back»»»

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Prince William reveals King Charles 'hates football' on podcast

Washington, United States: Prince William revealed that his father King Charles "hates football" in an appearance on Travis Kelce's podcast that aired Friday, just hours before the NFL star was due to celebrate his marriage to pop megastar Taylor Swift. The World Cup, rather than the wedding, was t»»»

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Venezuela quake death toll rises to 2,645: official figures

Caracas: The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 2,645, with more than 12,600 injured, according to new official figures released on Friday. Thousands more are reported still missing after the June 24 shocks that toppled dozens of apartment complexes, mostly in the»»»

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World Athletics maintains Russian and Belarusian ban

Paris, France: World Athletics (WA) confirmed Friday that their ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors would remain in place four years after the invasion of Ukraine. WA president Sebastian Coe said the body's two-day Council Meeting had "been consequential and methodical in reviewing the sancti»»»

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Djokovic and Sinner advance at Wimbledon

London: Novak Djokovic earned another slice of Wimbledon history as the seven-time winner advanced to the fourth round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner powered past Jenson Brooksby on Friday. Djokovic beat French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7/4) on Centre Court to equal »»»

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Gulf News 1h

How this Ukrainian expat reinvented herself in the UAE

Dubai: For Ukrainian expat Viktoriia Rieva, life in the UAE has never followed a straight line and that is exactly what made it meaningful. A curiosity for cultures has first brought her across borders at a young age. By 22, she has already lived in Germany for a year before setting her sights on a»»»

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Abu Dhabi completes global child research ethics project to protect children in studies

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has completed a three-year global research project aimed at strengthening ethical standards for involving children in research and ensuring their voices are heard throughout the process. Known as the Child Assent Project, the initiative is among the fir»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi Arabia takes Soundstorm to global audience with Apple Music partnership

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s MDLBEAST and Apple Music have partnered to release a curated collection of live sets recorded at Soundstorm 2025, now available globally on Apple Music in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, offering listeners an immersive way to experience one of the Middle East’s most influenti»»»

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Gulf News 2h

SR10m fines and digital approvals: Saudi Arabia updates property ownership rules

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has approved a wide-ranging regulatory framework governing property ownership by non-Saudis, introducing stricter disclosure rules, mandatory digital procedures and penalties of up to SR10 million for violations. The executive regulations for the Law of Real Estate Ownership by »»»

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UAE Ministry of Defence partners with EDGE for global military medicine congress

The Ministry of Defence has signed a strategic partnership agreement with EDGE Group to support the organisation of the 46th World Congress on Military Medicine, which will be held in Abu Dhabi from November 9 to 13, 2026. Under the agreement, EDGE will serve as the strategic partner for the intern»»»

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Three malls, one message: prevention is key to a drug-free society

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has organised a series of community awareness initiatives in Al Dhafra as part of the International Day Against Drug Abuse 2026 and the national anti-drug campaign held under the slogan “United to Eradicate the Scourge”. The initiatives were carried out by the Anti-Narco»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Self-driving vehicles complete more than 31,000 trips across Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi recorded 31,075 trips by autonomous vehicles in the first half of 2026, as the emirate advances plans to build a safer, smarter and more sustainable transport network. Abu Dhabi Mobility, the integrated transport centre of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, said the trips wer»»»

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UAE's Ministry of Defence partners with EDGE for global military medicine congress

The Ministry of Defence has signed a strategic partnership agreement with EDGE Group to support the organisation of the 46th World Congress on Military Medicine, which will be held in Abu Dhabi from November 9 to 13, 2026. Under the agreement, EDGE will serve as the strategic partner for the intern»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Osh begins preparations for autumn-winter season - | 24.KG

Preparatory work for the autumn-winter season has begun in Osh, the press service of the City Hall reported. Deputy Mayor Ernis Toltoev held a working meeting with representatives of the municipal enterprise Teploelektrotsentral. During the meeting, participants discussed the replacement of outdate»»»

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Arab News 2h

Insurgents attack multiple towns in northern and central Mali, sources say

BAMAKO: A ​Tuareg-led insurgent group said on Saturday ‌it ‌had ​attacked ‌a ⁠town ​in northern Mali ⁠where government troops and ⁠Russian ‌paramilitary forces ‌are ​based, ‌and residents ‌of two other localities ‌in northern and ⁠central Mali reported ⁠hearing gunfire and explosions. The fighting,»»»

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Gulf News 2h

IndiGo, Air India issue travel advisory as Mumbai rains disrupt flights

Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India have issued travel advisories as heavy rainfall continues to disrupt normal life in Mumbai and nearby regions, impacting flight operations and causing delays. In Mumbai, heavy showers led to severe waterlogging in areas including Mahim, causing major traffic con»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Recharged Klopp 'ready' for Germany coach talks

Berlin: Jurgen Klopp insisted Saturday he was recharged and "ready" for what he said would be "intensive discussions" over becoming the new coach of Germany. Klopp told the German FA (DFB) Friday that he was "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany's coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned. N»»»

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Mali hit by new coordinated attacks, including prison

Bamako: Mali has been hot with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns and a prison, according to the army, residents and security sources. The attacks were reported in Gao, Anefis and Sevare as well as a prison in Kenieroba. The fighting, that started around 4:00 am (0400 GMT),»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Two sunspots 10 times wider than Earth spotted from UAE skies

Dubai: Two giant sunspots, each estimated to be about 10 times wider than Earth, were observed from the UAE on Friday morning during a period of heightened solar activity. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, »»»

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Elite field set for UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses at German Derby

The 33rd edition of the UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses continues tomorrow with its sixth leg at Horner Rennbahn in Hamburg, Germany, as part of the historic German Derby meeting, marking another stop for the prestigious series at one of Europe's leading horse racing festival»»»

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UAE leaders congratulate US President on Independence Day

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Donald Trump of the United States of America on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.His Highne»»»

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India steps up piracy fight, directs Telegram over illegal OTT and film content

New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has issued a notice to instant messaging platform Telegram over concerns of widespread piracy on its service, sources said on Saturday. The ministry has directed the platform to take immediate measures to curb the illegal distribution of»»»

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Gulf News 3h

From wellbeing to digital life: Dubai’s new framework builds future-ready learners

Dubai: Dubai has launched its first integrated life skills framework for learners, a new education initiative aimed at preparing children and young people for a rapidly changing world by strengthening their practical, personal and social capabilities. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority a»»»

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Arab News 3h

Insurgents attack multiple towns in northern and central Mali, sources say

BAMAKO: A ​Tuareg-led insurgent group said on Saturday ‌it ‌had ​attacked ‌a ⁠town ​in northern Mali ⁠where government troops and ⁠Russian ‌paramilitary forces ‌are ​based, ‌and residents ‌of two other localities ‌in northern and ⁠central Mali reported ⁠hearing gunfire and explosions.»»»

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Arab News 3h

Startup Wrap: MENA startup deals gather pace as investors back AI, consumer brands and climate tech 

RIYADH: Startup and investment activity across the Middle East and Africa gained momentum over the last seven days, with new funding rounds, expansion plans and strategic transactions spanning artificial intelligence, consumer goods, climate technology, agri-fintech and digital media. Gulf Cooperat»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Cleaner streets, greener tools: Dubai rolls out electric bikes for sanitation teams

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has introduced a fleet of lightweight electric bikes to support sanitation engineers working across residential areas, in a move aimed at improving waste collection, easing field operations and reducing the physical strain of outdoor work during the summer months. The new »»»

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Planning a family trip? Etihad Rail confirms child and senior discounts

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail has set out the passenger categories eligible for fare discounts and exemptions under its Passenger Charter, offering half-price tickets for children, discounted travel for senior citizens and free journeys for infants as the UAE prepares for the wider rollout of passenger ra»»»

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Arab News 3h

Salah and Egypt seize their chance

DALLAS: After a week in which Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan fielded repeated questions about Australia’s physical advantages and Mohamed Salah’s fitness, it felt fitting that the Pharaohs’ biggest match on the world stage since 1934 began with the two captains — 175 cm Salah and the Socceroos’ 2-mete»»»

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President Iotova Sends Independence Day Address to US President Trump

The ideas in the US Declaration of Independence remain a moral guide amid global challenges, President Iliana Iotova said in an Independence Day address to US President Donald Trump, the President’s Press Secretariat said on Saturday. The 250th anniversary of US independence is a reason for confide»»»

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Sputnik 4h

IAEA's Access to Iranian Facilities Depends on US-Iran Talks - Grossi

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) access to Iranian facilities depends on negotiations between the United States and Iran, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told RIA Novosti. "This access has not been possible so far. But here, I think we need to be aware of the f»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Dangerous heat wave roasts America's big birthday party

Washington, United States: A heat wave threatened America's July 4th celebrations, World Cup matches and power grids as near-record temperatures scorched the eastern United States on Friday. Around 160 million Americans were under either major or extreme heat warnings as the country prepared to mar»»»

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Australia goalkeepers were in dark about World Cup shootout switch

Arlington, United States: Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout with Egypt Friday as coach Tony Popovic came under fire for the baffling decision. Beach, 22, headed to the tournament as number two to seasoned Socceroos shot-st»»»

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QNB sees further Federal Reserve tightening amid persistent inflation

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) expects the US Federal Reserve to adopt a more hawkish monetary policy under its new Chair, Kevin Warsh, with interest rate decisions likely to remain driven by incoming economic data amid persistent inflationary pressures and elevated inflation expectations. »»»

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US turns 250 as Trump warns of 'attack' on American identity

Washington, United States: America turns 250 on Saturday. The independence anniversary also comes in the middle of a brutal heatwave that has placed some 160 million Americans under major or extreme heat warnings, playing havoc with planned parades and block parties in towns and cities across much »»»

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Dubai Police warning after 25 injured in Jebel Ali Road multi-bus crash

Dubai Police has issued a safety warning on the dangers of stopping in the middle of the road due to breakdowns, fuel shortage, or tyre failure, following a serious multi-vehicle crash on Jebel Ali Road. The incident involved a vehicle and three buses after one bus came to a sudden halt in a live l»»»

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President-elect Fujimori hails 'new chapter' for Peru

Lima: Peru's president-elect Keiko Fujimori on Friday said a "new chapter" was beginning as the highest electoral authority confirmed her narrow victory. The formal declaration of Fujimori's win brings one of Peru's tightest leadership contests of all time to a close and ushers in the Andean nation»»»

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Amir sends congratulations to US President

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the United States of America HE Donald Trump on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»

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Taiwan coast guard says tracking Chinese ships off east of island

Taipei: Taiwan's coast guard said Saturday it had deployed two vessels to track Chinese ships off the island's east coast, where China says it is conducting "law enforcement patrols". China asserts that Taiwan is part of its territory and claims legal jurisdiction over waters surrounding it, which »»»

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Earthquake tremors felt in Myanmar's Yangon

Yangon: An earthquake rattled Myanmar's commercial hub of Yangon on Saturday morning, with residents reporting light tremors.»»»

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