Arab News 8m

Saudi aid agency expands aid efforts across 4 countries

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to implement the National Blood Bank operation project in Mogadishu, Somalia. The blood bank last month provided services to 229 beneficiaries, including internally displaced persons and residents. The agency distributed 200 personal care kits to the »»»

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The Peninsula 9m

South Africa accelerates migration enforcement with new courts, repatriation measures amid tensions

Johannesburg: The South African government has moved to strengthen its migration policies as the country grapples with a crisis linked to anti-immigration violence, which has led to the repatriation of citizens from several African countries amid controversy. To ease tensions following anti-immigra»»»

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Gulf News 22m

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Results announced – have you checked yours?

Dubai: Several participants have walked away with cash wins in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260704, the winning numbers in the Days section were 18, 28, 14, 20, 2, 22, while the winning number in the Months section was 4. Three lucky participants hav»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Death toll from Israel's aggression against Lebanon rises to 4,303

Beirut: The cumulative death toll from the Israeli armed aggression against Lebanon since March 2 has reached 4,303, with 12,202 others injured, the Public Health Emergency Operations Center at the Lebanese Health Ministry said in a statement on Saturday. Lebanon and Israel have signed a US-brokere»»»

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Arab News 1h

Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert

CAIRO: A well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert is one of two major archaeological finds announced by Egypt on Saturday. The recent discoveries at the Dakhla Oasis and at the Marina el-Alamein archaeological site, near Alexandria, are the latest findings which the Egypt»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi Arabia invests in culinary talent through new academic program

JEDDAH: The Culinary Arts Commission has launched the second Academic Culinary Arts Program to prepare a new generation of Saudi chefs and culinary professionals through specialized education and practical training. The initiative supports broader efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s creative econom»»»

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Arab News 1h

Africa’s World Cup surge fades as Ghana falls to Colombia, leaving Morocco and Egypt still standing

KANSAS CITY: Africa set a record by sending nine of its teams to the knockout rounds of the World Cup. Seven of them were knocked out in the first round. Ghana were the last African team to play in the Round of 32 on Friday night, and the white-clad Black Stars went down with a whimper in a 1-0 los»»»

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Arab News 1h

Mexico fans dream of more wins in the World Cup, singing ‘What if we do?’

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican dream at this World Cup can be summed up in a phrase: “And what if we do?” The question omits the ending — and what if we do win? — but captures the hope of two generations of Mexicans who were used to defeats and have waited 40 years to see their national team make it to t»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Swiatek's Wimbledon title defence ended by Philippines' Eala

London: Reigning champion Iga Swiatek was dumped out of Wimbledon in the third round on Saturday as an inspired Alexandra Eala created more history for the Philippines with a straight-sets victory on Centre Court. Eala edged a dramatic 84-minute first set before powering to a 7-6 (11/9), 6-2 victor»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Indonesia warns of heightened landfill fire risks amid El Nino concerns

Jakarta: The Indonesian government has warned all local governments to step up preparedness for potential fires at landfills amid forecasts of extreme weather conditions over the coming months, local media reported on Saturday. This follows a blaze at a landfill in Tangerang regency, near the Indon»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Turkish President, Pakistani Prime Minister discuss regional developments

Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed, in Istanbul on Saturday, prospects for developing bilateral cooperation, as well as key regional and international issues. According to the Anadolu Agency, their talks covered developments in the»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Boursa Kuwait records nearly 15 percent increase in liquidity in June

Kuwait: Boursa Kuwait recorded a 14.9 percent increase in liquidity in June, reaching approximately KWD 2.131 billion compared to about KWD 1.855 billion in May. A specialized economic report released today stated that the liquidity in the Kuwaiti stock exchange reached approximately 9.823 billion,»»»

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Gulf News 1h

RTA closes bus, taxi road at Dubai Mall Metro Station until end of 2026

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the temporary closure of the bus and taxi service road at the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station, with the closure set to remain in place until the end of 2026. The move is part of ongoing works to expand the station, which serves as one »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Iraq aims to end gas flaring by 2030, expand renewable energy projects

Baghdad: The Iraqi Ministry of Oil said that it is implementing a broad program to develop the country's gas and energy sectors. It added that it will seek to end routine flaring of associated gas by 2030, expand renewable energy projects, and increase the oil sector's contribution to financing inf»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon doubles with knee injury

London: Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback is over after the American legend pulled out of the doubles due to a knee injury on Saturday. Williams and her sister Venus were due to play in the first round on Saturday, but Serena announced just hours before the match that her knee had not healed enou»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

One Palestinian killed, others injured in Israeli airstrike on Gaza City

Gaza: A Palestinian was martyred and others were wounded on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City. Medical sources reported that one Palestinian was killed and others were injured when an Israeli drone targeted a group of people in the Asqoula area of ​​the Zeitoun neighborhood, southeast o»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Study Highlights Contrasting Funding Models in Bulgaria's April Election Campaign

Political parties and coalitions that contested Bulgaria's April 19, 2026, parliamentary election reported combined campaign revenue of EUR 4.56 million, according to an analysis by the Institute for Public Environment Development (IPED), which was published on Saturday. The analysis is based on fi»»»

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RT 2h

Macron’s final gift: A law for death

After France became, in 2024, the first country on Earth to ‘enshrine’ abortion in its Constitution, French MPs have now passed a bill to legalize euthanasia. The bill still needs to get the approval of the Senate, but at this stage it is probably a simple formality, as only some Catholic associati»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar's basketball team to face off Saudi counterpart tomorrow in World Cup qualifiers

Doha: Qatar and Saudi Arabia national basketball teams will meet tomorrow in the closing fixture of the third window of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 in Qatar. The encounter promises strong competitiveness despite qualification to the second round already being secured»»»

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Arab News 2h

From concerts to theme parks: How Saudi entertainment is reshaping the non-oil economy

RIYADH: Large-scale concerts, scintillating theme parks, and a booming cinema industry are no longer novelties in Saudi Arabia, with them becoming powerful engines of economic diversification under Vision 2030, according to industry experts. Guided by the ambitious program, Saudi Arabia is affirmin»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Egypt hands prison term to ex-doctor over hospital abuse claims

Cairo: An Egyptian court on Saturday handed a suspended six-month prison term to a former doctor convicted of spreading false information on social media alleging abuse of women at a university hospital, her lawyers said. Omnia Swaydan was convicted over a Facebook post describing what she said wer»»»

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Arab News 3h

Art Promenade brings four-season attraction to Jeddah

JEDDAH: Seasons at Art Promenade is an event in Jeddah consisting of four themed zones inspired by the four seasons of the year. Organized by Lamsat Events, the attraction, which runs until July 26, offers a mix of family entertainment, creative workshops, live performances and interactive activiti»»»

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France24 3h

Mali insurgents attack multiple towns and a prison, army says

Insurgents in ​Mali staged attacks in at least five locations ‌early ⁠on ‌Saturday, including at a prison in Kenieroba, according to an army statement. The fighting comes more than two months after the country's defence minister was killed.  Insurgents in ​Mali staged attacks in at l»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within

Washington: Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday -- a landmark celebration that comes at a time of deep political division, with a president determined to put his stamp on the festivities. Washington's traditional fireworks display on the National Mall -- lined »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Prince Harry to visit London without wife Meghan and children

London: Prince Harry will not be accompanied by his wife Meghan and their two children when he visits London as part of a trip to the UK next week, a source close to him told AFP Saturday. The prince had previously been expected to make his first family trip back to the UK in four years, but the so»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Relatively humid weather expected tonight

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6:00 am on Sunday will be relatively humid and hazy to misty at southern area by late night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, it will be hazy at times. Winds inshore will be mainly northwesterly to northeasterly at a speed »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Former champ Rybakina crashes out at Wimbledon

London: Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina suffered a shock third-round exit in a 7-6 (7/4), 6-1 defeat against Elise Mertens on Saturday. Rybakina was hoping to follow her Australian Open triumph in January by winning Wimbledon for the second time. But the world number two was unable to emul»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE leaders congratulate the US as it marks 250 years of independence

Abu Dhabi: 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. On his X account, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said: “I extend my sincere congratulatio»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Antonelli edges Hamilton in sprint to extend title lead

Silverstone: Championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes became the youngest winner of a Formula One sprint on Saturday when he passed Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to triumph at the British Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Italian achieved his first sprint win with a well-managed drive after starting sec»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Prime Minister meets Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs 

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Saturday with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Asaad Al Shaibani, who is visiting the country. The meeting dealt with bilateral coopera»»»

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Middle East Observer 4h

Foundation stone of a vocational training centre laid in Ain Sokhna by Dr. Nasr, BMZ and Siemens

The Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Dr. Sahar Nasr, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Dr. Gerd Müller and Chief Human Resources Officer and Member of the Managing Board of Siemens Ms. Janina Jugel laid the foundation stone for establishing a vocational t»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed visits Saif Miftah Al Neyadi and family in Al Ain

Al Ain: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Saif Miftah Al Neyadi at his home in Al Ain. His Highness exchanged cordial conversation with Mr Al Neyadi, his family and those present, who expressed their pleasure at the visit. They praised the UAE leadership’s longst»»»

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Arab News 5h

Houthi militia’s attempts to target Kingdom will be met by unprecedented force: Coalition

RIYADH: Any attempts by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia to target the Kingdom will be met by “unprecedented determination and force,” the Saudi-led coalition said early on Saturday in a statement posted to social media and carried by the Saudi Press Agency. “Houthi statements against the Kingdom»»»

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Arab News 5h

Lebanese president urges US to ‘keep standing’ by country

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday urged the United States to stand by his country after a recent US-backed framework deal with Israel aiming to permanently end hostilities after the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. The deal reached in Washington calls for the disarmament of Iran-backed»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Air Arabia launches London Gatwick route and resumes daily Aleppo flights

Sharjah: Air Arabia has launched its first direct flights between Sharjah International Airport and London Gatwick, while simultaneously resuming scheduled services to the Syrian city of Aleppo, marking the latest expansion of the low-cost carrier's international and regional network. The airline b»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Mwani Qatar says over 78,000 TEUs handled in June

Doha: Qatari ports handled more than 78,000 TEUs in June, a 13% increase compared to May 2026. In a post on X platform today, Mwani Qatar said that the ports received 121 vessels in June 2026, a 21% increase over May, alongside nearly 23,000 tons of general cargo and over 67,000 tons of bulk cargo,»»»

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Arab News 5h

Nora Attal stars in Burberry’s summer campaign

DUBAI: British Moroccan model Nora Attal stars in Burberry’s summer campaign for 2026, Escape to the Countryside, alongside Moses Martin, Edie Campbell and Sang Woo Kim. The campaign narrative follows the friends as they set out on a perfect summer’s day, swapping city views for winding country roa»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US Pacific territories on alert as 'Super Typhoon' Bavi closes in

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands: People in Guam and the Northern Marianas readied themselves on Saturday as the second "super typhoon" since April drew closer to the US territories, bringing the equivalent of category-5 hurricane winds. Bavi was moving westward with sustained winds of 269 kilomete»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Hosts Canada, Mexico and USA thrive in their World Cup

Mexico City: Canada have already made World Cup history, while Mexico and the USA are also on course to beat their best ever runs in the tournament as home advantage has paid dividends. AFP Sports looks at how all three co-hosts have thrived while others have struggled with the sprawling tournament»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Pope Leo urges Europe to open its arms to migrants during Lampedusa trip

Lampedusa, Italy: Pope Leo XIV on Saturday pressed Europe to do more to protect and integrate migrants as he visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for those risking the perilous crossing from Africa. His trip to the migration frontline was a stark message to both EU and US leaders »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Lake Velence property prices defy climate change, but can they stay up forever?

Lake Velence, Hungary’s third-largest natural lake and one of the country’s most popular recreational destinations, is once again facing a critical summer. Prolonged drought, high evaporation rates and the lack of a long-term water replenishment strategy have pushed water levels to worrying lows. F»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Installing illuminated ads without approval in Abu Dhabi? The fine is Dh10,000

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Civil Defence has warned that installing illuminated advertising boards on building facades or rooftops without prior approval carries a fine of Dh10,000. The authority said the offence falls under general violations, specifically violation item 53, in line with Cabinet Resolut»»»

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EU Observer 6h

[Interview] Women across Europe face later cancer diagnoses and underfunded care, MEP Kelleher warns

On 23 June, the European Parliament’s committee on women’s rights and gender equality (FEMM) voted on a report on women’s health. Its findings? A stark picture of the inequalities that continue to shape the health of women across Europe. The report passed comfortably, with 27 votes in favour, nine »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Starmer tells Burnham foreign affairs cannot take a back seat

London: Britain's outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer warned his probable successor Andy Burnham in an interview released Saturday that he cannot ignore international turmoil and just concentrate on the country's domestic problems. In his first interview since announcing his resignation on June 22»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Sharjah Museums Authority lights up summer with camps and culture

Sharjah: Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has launched its Summer Season 2026, featuring a wide range of educational programmes, training initiatives, family activities, interactive experiences and temporary exhibitions for children, youth and families. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the »»»

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The Peninsula 6h

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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France24 6h

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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France24 6h

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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France24 6h

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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Al Manar 6h

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 »»»