Arab News 4m

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 5m

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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Gulf News 5m

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 8m

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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Sputnik 29m

US Gives Iran 'Week Off' - Trump

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump claims that Washington gave Iran a "week off" for the funeral of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei. "We knocked the hell out of Iran. They're dying to settle. They want to settle so badly. We gave them a week off for a funeral beca»»»

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Sputnik 29m

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 51m

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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Arab News 56m

US turns 250 as Trump warns of ‘attack’ on American identity

Washington: America turns 250 on Saturday — a landmark birthday that coincides with a time of deep national division and a president determined to seize the festive center stage. The independence anniversary also comes in the middle of a brutal heatwave that has placed some 160 million Americans un»»»

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Arab News 56m

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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Arab News 56m

Pope to defend migrants at Mediterranean island frontier

Lampedusa, Italy: Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visits Italy’s Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders. The Catholic Church’s first US pope, who has clashed with the administration of President Donald Trump ov»»»

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Arab News 56m

Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child

FRIA, Guinea: Kazaliou Balde’s parents started worrying about him when as a small child he avoided eye contact and had difficulty communicating. First, the family in the West African nation of Guinea turned to a traditional healer who suggested protective amulets. Then, as the boy dragged himself a»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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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UPI 1h

On This Day, July 4: Continental Congress adopts Declaration of Independence - UPI.com

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain. 1 of 4 | A rare historic copy of the Declaration of Independence written in Thomas Jefferson's hand is on display at the New York Public Library on July 2, 2019. On July 4,»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran FM Araghchi on Imam Khamenei: He stood among those rare historical figures who enshrined nation’s steadfastness in memory, leaving influence that transcended his era and extended into future horizons - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran FM Araghchi on Imam Khamenei: He stood among those rare historical figures who enshrined nation’s steadfastness in memory, leaving inf»»»

Al Manar 1h

Israeli light attack drone drops stun grenade towards the southern Lebanese town of Al-Mansouri: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli light attack drone drops stun grenade towards the southern Lebanese town of Al-Mansouri: Al-Manar reporter 04-07-2026 09:58 AM Late»»»

The Peninsula 1h

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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The Peninsula 1h

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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Gulf News 1h

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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The Peninsula 1h

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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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Average salaries in Hungary by profession in 2026: Which jobs pay the most?

Are you considering relocating to Hungary, applying for a job in Budapest or simply curious about the country’s labour market? One question is asked more than almost any other: How much can you earn in Hungary? The answer depends largely on your profession, qualifications and location. While Hungar»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

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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Sputnik 1h

Baltic States Provide Airspace for Ukrainian Drones Attacking Russian Infrastructure — Diplomat

Baltic countries have been enabling Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told Sputnik. Russia has verified data that Latvia and other Baltic countries have "provided their air corridors for Ukrainian drones striking civilian infrastructure in our cou»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Indian housewife's Dh25m Big Ticket win to fund family home, daughter's dream trip

Dubai: For four years, a family in India held on to the hope that one Big Ticket entry could change their lives. That moment has finally arrived on July 3, when Kanika Arora, a 43-year-old housewife, won the Dh25 million grand prize in Big Ticket's live series 288 in Abu Dhabi. Speaking to Gulf New»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Venezuela earthquake death toll climbs to 2,645, with 12,666 injured - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Venezuela earthquake death toll climbs to 2,645, with 12,666 injured 04-07-2026 09:21 AM Latest News Urgent News Venezuela earthquake death»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Air Quality in Lyulin Improves After Waste Facility Fire

Air quality readings after the fire at a waste processing facility in Sofia's Lyulin borough are very good and have improved over the past 24 hours, Sofia Municipality Climate, Energy and Air Directorate Director Marin Marinov said at a briefing on Saturday. Marinov said the air is currently clean,»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Bishkek and Shanghai may be linked by direct flights - | 24.KG

Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC is working on launching direct air service between Bishkek and Shanghai. The company said discussions on opening the new route were held with one of China’s largest airlines, China Eastern Airlines. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC continues efforts to expand its internationa»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Raphinha returns to Brazil training

New Jersey, United States:Raphinha resumed training with Brazil's World Cup squad on Friday as he continues his recovery from a hamstring strain. The Barcelona forward has not played since sustaining the injury in the first half of Brazil's 3-0 group-stage win over Haiti on June 19. Brazil opened t»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Huge crowds from Iran and abroad flock to Tehran’s Grand Mosalla to bid farewell to martyred Leader Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Huge crowds from Iran and abroad flock to Tehran’s Grand Mosalla to bid farewell to martyred Leader Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei 04-07-2026 09:»»»

RT 2h

Germany’s rotten center is heading for a reckoning

In the summer of 2026, Germany is a punch-drunk country reeling from harsh knocks, many of which are self-inflicted. In the short term, it has just suffered a humiliating defeat at the UN General Assembly, where it was punished for Berlin’s brazen arrogance, political provincialism, and last but no»»»

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RT 2h

Is the populist right about to take over Australia?

Recent opinion polls make clear that the populist One Nation Party has experienced a dramatic surge in popularity amongst Australian voters in the past few months. Last week, Newspoll – Australia’s most respected and accurate political opinion poll – disclosed that One Nation was the most popular p»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Emergencies Ministry warns of wind, thunderstorms in Bishkek and Chui region - | 24.KG

Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate in Bishkek and Chui region, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. Thunderstorms are possible within the next hour and throughout the day in the capital and surrounding region. Strong westerly wind is also forecast, with speed reaching 15–20 me»»»

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Gulf News 2h

‘Gave Iran a week off’: Trump takes swipe as Tehran holds Khamenei funeral

US President Donald Trump said the US “gave Iran a week off” as he made a pointed remark amid developments in Tehran, where preparations were underway for a state funeral linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Trump’s comment, delivered in a speech on Friday, was widely interpreted as a swip»»»

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RT 2h

America turns 250. How much of its survival does it owe Russia?

On July 4, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence. Americans will honor the Founding Fathers, the Continental Army, and France’s decisive contribution to victory over Britain. But one foreign power that also helped shape the fate of the young republic has largely dis»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last 16

Kansas City, USA: Colombia saw off Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16. The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium and had eight shots on target but ended up with just Jhon Arias's early goal to show for their superiority. Now they can »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Fuel shortage in Russia begins affecting Central Asian countries — Bloomberg - | 24.KG

A gasoline shortage in Russia has started to impact countries in Central Asia, Bloomberg reports. As reported, Kyrgyzstan has appealed to neighboring countries for assistance in maintaining stable fuel supplies. In Uzbekistan, gasoline prices have surged sharply. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan has tightened»»»

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Arab News 2h

In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian’s dream home

JALUD, West Bank: Palestinian Mohammad Salameh was building a home for his family in the Israeli-occupied ​West Bank, where his recently engaged son was meant to start married life. Instead, before construction was complete, a group of Israeli settlers seized the property. Video filmed earlier in t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

America’s 250th birthday: US marks independence amid heatwave and political divide

The 250th anniversary of American independence is unfolding against a backdrop of political polarisation and an intense heat wave affecting millions across multiple states, as celebrations get underway nationwide on Saturday. The signing of the Declaration of Independence — one of history’s most ce»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Brazil court maintains house arrest for ex-president Bolsonaro

Brasília: Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro will remain under humanitarian house arrest in Brasilia as he serves a 27-year sentence for a failed coup attempt, the Supreme Court ruled Friday. Bolsonaro, 71, was moved from prison to house arrest in March after being hospitalized with bronchop»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

'Super typhoon' Bavi heads for US Pacific islands

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands: Residents of Guam and the Northern Marianas boarded up windows and stocked up as a monster weather system upgraded on Saturday to a "super typhoon" -- the equivalent of a category-5 hurricane -- approached the US Pacific territories. Typhoon Bavi was moving west be»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Feels like 'victory': Cape Verde celebrates heroic World Cup defeat

Praia, Cape Verde: Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cape Verde's narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration early Saturday in Praia as the Blue Sharks' World Cup dream run came to a sad but brilliant end. The African archipelago of just over 500,000 people progres»»»

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Sputnik 2h

While Zelensky Spun Lies, Russia Liberated Konstantinovka - Russian Foreign Ministry Spox

The liberation of the strategic stronghold of Konstantinovka by Russian forces is “vital for further advances,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova underscored in a post on Telegram. Noting that the heavily fortified stronghold that the Ukrainian regime “loved to brag about” has fi»»»

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RT 3h

US heatwave threatens World Cup

A severe heatwave across the US is raising concerns for World Cup matches and major Fourth of July events, with several cities facing their highest temperatures in more than a decade. The heat has spread across large parts of the central and eastern US during one of the country’s busiest outdoor we»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Russian Defense Ministry Shows Footage From Liberated Konstantinovka

The Russian Defense Ministry has published footage showing Russian servicemen and Russian flags in different areas of liberated Konstantinovka. Troops of the Russian Yug Battlegroup unfurled Russian flags in the Yuzhny, Tsinkovy and Central districts, as well as in Ukrainian Khutor, Krasny Gorodok,»»»

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Gulf News 3h

45-day case twist: She said her husband was missing, body found under bathroom floor

A 45-day missing person case in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra has taken a shocking turn after police allegedly found that a man reported missing was killed and buried beneath the bathroom floor of his home. His wife has been arrested, while investigators are probing possible involvement of others in the cov»»»

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The Budapest Times 3h

Public consultation launched on communist-era secret service files

A public consultation on the release of secret service files was launched on Friday. The draft legislation and related documents are available on the government's website. Government spokesperson Vanda Szondi announced on Thursday that the government, at its meeting this week, had discussed the ful»»»

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The Budapest Times 3h

Paks nuclear plant resumes full output as Danube cools

The water temperature of the Danube has dropped sufficiently for the Paks Nuclear Power Plant to begin raising its output again on Friday, Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy István Kapitány wrote on his Facebook page. The nuclear power plant has a rated capacity of 2,000 megawatts. Due to the »»»

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Sputnik 3h

'Russia Ultimately Is Going to Retake Kiev” — Ex-CIA Officer

“They will also retake Odessa. They will push to the Dnepr River and possibly in certain locations extend beyond that,” retired CIA intelligence officer and former State Department official Larry Johnson told Sputnik, commenting on Russia’s recent liberation of Konstantinovka. President Vladimir Pu»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Don't miss it: Northern Lights could light up Hungary this weekend!

Skywatchers in Hungary may be treated to a rare display of the Northern Lights this weekend as charged particles from a series of powerful solar eruptions are expected to reach Earth. According to the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, material ejected by several recent solar eruptions is forecast to a»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

42 healthcare facilities under construction in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Over the past five years, 21 healthcare facilities have been commissioned in Kyrgyzstan, with 42 more at various stages of construction. The Health Minister Damirbek Osmonov reported. Specifically, construction of modern perinatal centers in Osh and Talas continues, as well as the renovation of hos»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

New point on financial map: Sadyr Japarov activates geotag of Tamchy SFIT - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov took part in the opening ceremony of the Special Financial Investment Territory (SFIT) Tamchy in Issyk-Kul region. The presidential press service reported. Representatives of the diplomatic corps, international organizations, and partners attended the event. Op»»»

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