Middle East Observer 7m

French new labor law applies less employer restrictions, Egyptian law applies more, yet both target increasing employment

Unemployment rate in France has been sustained at an alarming level of above 8% since the second half of the 1980s. It is currently at 9.7% with companies finding difficulties hiring even with the presence of offers which means for economists that France is hitting up against structural unemploymen»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 10m

Hungary's world-famous medical university is conquering Germany with a new campus

Hungary’s Semmelweis University has announced a major international expansion, signing a ten-year strategic partnership that will establish its second campus in Germany. The agreement opens new opportunities for medical students while also strengthening Hungarian-German research cooperation. A seco»»»

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The Peninsula 17m

Nepal PM marks 100 days with fast change and few words

Kathmandu, Nepal: One hundred days after taking power promising sweeping reform, Nepal's 36-year-old rapper-turned-Prime Minister Balendra Shah has upended the government while remaining an elusive public figure. The former mayor of Kathmandu, better known as "Balen", reached the milestone on Sunda»»»

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Gulf News 25m

11-year-old to face trial in Karachi Gul Plaza fire that killed 72

KARACHI: An 11-year-old boy is set to be tried in connection with the devastating Gul Plaza Shopping Centre fire that killed 72 people, according to a charge sheet filed in court, Dawn reported. The charge sheet, submitted by the investigating officer through in-charge district prosecutor Abdul Raz»»»

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The Peninsula 29m

Instagram launches update for video-editing app "Edits"

Washington, USA: Instagram has rolled out a new update to its "Edits" video editing application, designed for content creators, bringing a host of improvements to the short-form video editing experience. The update includes a multilingual comments feature that automatically translates comments and »»»

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The Peninsula 32m

Infernos devastate forests as Europe's temperatures rise again

Barcelona: Hundreds of firefighters battled forest infernos in France, Spain and Portugal on Sunday as temperatures rose again in heatwave-scarred Europe. The latest wildfires have already devastated more than 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) of land -- twice the size of Manhattan -- across the three»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 40m

GERB Is Ready to Support Conservative State Budget with 3% Deficit, GERB Leader Says

GERB is ready to support a state budget that adheres to a conservative fiscal framework and keeps the deficit within 3%, party leader Boyko Borissov said at a briefing in Sliven. Borissov was in the city to meet with GERB's youth organization. Speaking to reporters, he commented on the current budg»»»

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France24 42m

Trump again blasts 'communists', hails US as history's 'crowning achievement' on 250th anniversary

US President Donald Trump on Saturday hailed America as the "crowning achievement of human history" in a Fourth of July speech celebrating 250 years of US independence in Washington. Trump claimed that under his presidency, the United States was "prouder than ever before", even as he used the »»»

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Sana 60m

Syria’s Zain mobile network to launch within six months, regulator says

Damascus, July 5 (SANA) Zain will launch mobile telecommunications services in Syria within six months of receiving its operating license, with commercial operations expected to begin in early 2027, the country’s telecommunications regulator said. Khaled al-Homsi, director general of the Telecommun»»»

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Arab News 60m

Kuwait PMI slips to 46.4 while Qatar rebounds to four-month high

RIYADH: Non-oil business activity in Kuwait and Qatar remained in contraction in June as supply disruptions, regional geopolitical tensions and cost pressures weighed on business conditions. S&P Global data showed Kuwait’s Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 46.4 in June from 47.2 in May, remaining »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Where is Mojtaba? Absence at Khamenei funeral fuels questions

Dubai: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei did not appear at the second day of funeral ceremonies for his father in Tehran, even as the country continued large-scale public mourning events marked by tight security and political symbolism. Three sons of the late Iranian leader Ayatollah»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

PM Says Government Is Listening to Protesters Despite Lack of Dialogue

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said the government has not ignored the demands voiced during the ongoing nightly protests, despite what he described as the protesters' unwillingness to engage in direct dialogue with authorities. Speaking in the latest episode of his weekly podcast Flasim ("Let's »»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Rama Denies Claims of Development Project in Porto Palermo Bay

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that the government is planning a development project in Porto Palermo Bay, insisting that the area is protected from construction. In a video published on Sunday, Rama rejected claims shared online, includi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How should agriculture laws evolve? UAE and FAO bring global experts together

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), organized an expanded session titled "Future-Ready Regulations That Embrace Innovation and Advance Sustainability in the Agriculture and Food Safety Se»»»

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France24 1h

Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Will the far-right leader be barred from the French presidency?

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s political fate will be decided on Tuesday when a Paris appeals court rules on whether she is eligible to run in the 2027 presidential elections, a verdict with major implications for France's future. Le Pen is appealing her 2025 conviction for embezzling European Pa»»»

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France24 1h

Spotlight - Armenia’s defiant drag scene braves pushback

Armenia sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. While in much of the European Union, the drag scene is mainstream, in Armenia it remains underground. Performers face threats of violence, stigma, police pressure and even rejection by their own families. Despite this, drag queens »»»

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Gulf News 1h

India summons Meta: Inside the Instagram ads controversy

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has ordered officials to summon representatives from Meta. The tech giant is being asked to provide a formal explanation following allegations that paid advertisements on Instagram were used to promote Child Sexual Abuse Material (C»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Araghchi to Resistance Allies: Iran Seeks End to Lebanon War, Vows Continued Support for Palestine - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi to Resistance Allies: Iran Seeks End to Lebanon War, Vows Continued Support for Palestine 05-07-2026 12:46 PM Iranian Foreign Mini»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Up to 15% off UAE travel fares: Air India Express launches flight sale

Dubai: UAE residents planning trips to India or other destinations on the Air India Express network can now book discounted tickets after the airline launched its latest international fare sale. The airline's 'Xplore More' sale offers savings of up to 15 per cent on Lite and Value fares for interna»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Abu Qir Fertilizers sets benchmarks in the fertilizer industry

Abu Qir Fertilizers Company, recently held its General Assembly at its Alexandria headquarters. Attended by Engineer Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, the gathering highlighted the company’s exceptional performance and future strategies aimed at boosting production, integra»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

EGX Edges Higher as Foreign Buying Extends Market Recovery

Small caps lead gains while investors weigh debt inflows, IMF progress and improving external liquidity Cairo — Egyptian equities closed last week higher on Wednesday, extending the market’s recovery for a second consecutive session as foreign investors returned as net buyers and small- and mid-cap»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Gulf Investors Eye Stake in Egypt’s $150m Arab API Pharmaceutical Ingredients Project

Egypt’s drive to localise pharmaceutical manufacturing has attracted fresh regional investor interest, with Gulf companies expressing a desire to participate in the Arab API project, one of the country’s largest strategic investments in pharmaceutical raw materials. Olfat Ghorab, Chairwoman of the »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Pipe dreams: Bangladesh surfers chase waves at Asian Games

Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh: The headquarters of the Bangladesh Surf Girls and Boys Club is a weather-beaten white shack but, like the seemingly endless beach on which it sits, its members' ambitions stretch far. For Mohammad Mannan, 25, and Fatima Akhter, 16, their thoughts are fixed on the upcoming s»»»

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Egypt Independent 2h

President Sisi hails Egypt-Russia cooperation

dabaa nuclear power project President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday, July 04, 2026, praised the longstanding cooperation between Egypt and Russia, expressing appreciation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for his support of major development projects. Speaking after inaugurating Egypt’s State »»»

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Naharnet 2h

Trump says Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is'

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu could visit the White House as early as next week, U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios, adding that the prime minister "knows who the boss is" in their relationship. The possible meeting comes amid reports of tensions between the two leaders over efforts to end the wa»»»

Naharnet 2h

Iran envoy says friendly nations to get 'special' Hormuz fee treatment

Iran's ambassador to China insisted that new fees would be charged to ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz -- an idea rejected by Washington -- while assuring that "friendly" nations would receive special treatment. The initial deal struck between Iran and the United States to end their war stipul»»»

The Peninsula 2h

8 shot in New York on Independence Day

New York, USA: At least eight people, including four children, were shot on Saturday night in New York's Coney Island, according to an ABC News report, citing the New York Police Department.»»»

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Arab News 2h

Egypt expects €1.5 billion from EU assistance package in coming days, minister says

DUBAI: ‌Egypt expects to receive €1.5 billion ($1.72 billion) from the European ​Union in the coming days, the first of two remaining tranches of a €5 billion macro-financial assistance package, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday. Speaking ‌at a ‌press ​conference ‌in ⁠Egypt’s ​new ad»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Hungary opens door to new digital payments player in Europe

Global alternative payments platform Pay10 has officially entered the European Union after securing an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from the National Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank), a milestone that positions the company among only three EMI licence holders in the country and a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

National Cyber Security Agency, beIN Media Group sign pact to strengthen cooperation in national capacity building

DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency and beIN Media Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of cybersecurity awareness and national capacity building. The MoU outlines cooperation across several areas, most notably offering training opportunit»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Mannai Home unveils TCL’s 2026 SQD-Mini LED TV Lineup in Qatar with Flagship X11L

Doha: Mannai Home, in partnership with TCL, has officially launched the highly anticipated 2026 TCL SQD-Mini LED TV lineup in Qatar, introducing the premium C7L, C8L, and flagship X11L models. The launch event showcased TCL's latest display innovations, bringing exceptional brightness, cinematic co»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Gulf News 2h

Sharjah Police bust fraud gang targeting victims online, 7 suspects arrested

The General Command of Sharjah Police has foiled a criminal plot carried out by an electronic fraud network involving seven suspects of Asian nationalities, officials said. According to police, the group impersonated official entities to deceive victims and lure them into downloading malicious appl»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Europe's oldest trains are running in Hungary: Transport Minister Vitézy blames years of neglect

Hungary now has the oldest railway rolling stock in Europe, according to a recent study cited by Transport Minister Dávid Vitézy, who says decades of underinvestment have left the country’s train network lagging far behind its regional neighbours. In a Facebook post published on Saturday, Vitézy de»»»

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Arab News 2h

1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelensky hold separate Trump calls

MOSCOW: One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, Moscow-installed officials said in the early hours of Sunday, as Russian and Ukrainian leaders held separate calls with US President Donald Trump on ending the war, now in its fifth year. Two others were injured in the »»»

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Arab News 2h

At least 8 shot, including 4 children, in Coney Island, ABC News reports

At least ​eight people, including four children, were ‌shot ‌late ​on ‌the ⁠Fourth ​of July in ⁠Brooklyn’s Coney Island, New ⁠York, ‌ABC News ‌said ​on ‌Sunday, ‌citing the New York City ‌Police Department. Reuters could ⁠not immediately ⁠verify the report.»»»

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Arab News 2h

Nepal PM marks 100 days with fast change and few words

Katmandu, Nepal: One hundred days after taking power promising sweeping reform, Nepal’s 36-year-old rapper-turned-Prime Minister Balendra Shah has upended the government while remaining an elusive public figure. The former mayor of Katmandu, better known as “Balen,” reached the milestone on Sunday »»»

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Gulf News 2h

When holidays meant leaving everything behind

When I was growing up, holidays did not begin with a boarding pass. They began in the last few days of school, when nothing in class really mattered anymore. Something would shift. Books still being packed, signatures exchanged, classrooms noisier than usual, as if the year had already loosened its»»»

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Arab News 2h

Nepal PM marks 100 days with fast change and few words

Katmandu, Nepal: One hundred days after taking power promising sweeping reform, Nepal’s 36-year-old rapper-turned-Prime Minister Balendra Shah has upended the government while remaining an elusive public figure. The former mayor of Katmandu, better known as “Balen,” reached the milestone on Sunday »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Renting a car in Kuwait? Major new rules are on the way

Dubai: Kuwait has introduced stricter regulations for car and motorcycle rental companies, requiring comprehensive insurance, bilingual rental contracts and in-car cameras in chauffeur-driven vehicles under a new ministerial decision aimed at strengthening oversight of the sector. First Deputy Prim»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE's new tenant screening service is now live: How it affects landlords, tenants

Dubai: UAE landlords can now check the credit scores of prospective tenants before signing rental agreements, as Etihad Credit Bureau's (ECB) new Tenant Screening service has officially gone live. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The service, first»»»

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Arab News 2h

At least 8 shot, including 4 children, in Coney Island, ABC News reports

At least ​eight people, including four children, were ‌shot ‌late ​on ‌the ⁠Fourth ​of July in ⁠Brooklyn’s Coney Island, New ⁠York, ‌ABC News ‌said ​on ‌Sunday, ‌citing the New York City ‌Police Department. Reuters could ⁠not immediately ⁠verify the report.»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Planning to stay open all night? Saudi Arabia updates its 24-hour business rules

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has exempted a range of businesses from paying the fee required to obtain permits for 24-hour operations, while introducing new regulations governing around-the-clock trading. The exemptions apply to fuel stations, specifically fuel dispe»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Azam to captain Pakistan on West Indies and England Test tours

Lahore, Pakistan: Pakistan on Sunday replaced struggling Test captain Shan Masood with Babar Azam, who will start a third stint as skipper on the tours of the West Indies and England starting later this month. Masood, 36, took over from Azam in December 2023 and led the side to 12 defeats in 16 Tes»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Why is July so hot in the UAE? NCM explains the weather behind the heat

Abu Dhabi: July is among the hottest months of the year in the UAE, with soaring temperatures, occasional convective rainfall and increased humidity expected as seasonal weather systems take hold, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the country is influenced during J»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Trump hails US, blasts 'communists' in 250th anniversary speech

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump hailed America on its 250th birthday Saturday as the "crowning achievement" of human history, even as he used the event to renew his attack on domestic opponents he branded communists. In a speech delayed by several hours when storms forced the t»»»

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Arab News 3h

Patient Morocco beat co-hosts Canada to set up quarterfinal against France

HOUSTON: The end result was as expected, but for 45 minutes the performance was not. After a quintessential game of two halves, Morocco became the first African team in history to twice reach the World Cup quarterfinals, yet it was not the easy game against Canada that many fans anticipated. When t»»»

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Arab News 3h

Saudi non-oil business activity hits four-month high as PMI rises to 53.3 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector expanded at a four-month high in June, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index rising to 53.3 from 52.8, driven by stronger domestic demand and new orders. The Riyad Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, climbed to its highest level since»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Interior Ministry Marks 147th Anniversary with Wreath-Laying Ceremony in Sofia

The Bulgarian Ministry of Interior marked the 147th anniversary of its establishment with a wreath-laying ceremony at Sofia's Monument to the Unknown Soldier and a blessing of the ministry's colours on Sunday. President Iliana Iotova said in a speech: "When Prince Alexander I of Battenberg establis»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Hungarians still cling to cash: many would rather lose money than put it in the bank – here's why

Despite years of soaring inflation and the rapid spread of digital payments, Hungarians continue to keep surprisingly large amounts of cash at home. According to a new study by experts at the Hungarian National Bank (MNB), the main reason is not everyday shopping but the desire for financial securi»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Rosatom's Actions at Bushehr NPP During Israeli-US Strikes Reasonable - IAEA Chief

VIENNA (Sputnik) - Rosatom's actions at the Bushehr nuclear power plant during the Israeli and US strikes on Iran were reasonable and appropriate, IAEA Director Rafael Grossi told RIA Novosti. "We talked to Russia about this and to the government and to Rosatom. And we have indications that they ar»»»

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