Al Majalla 5m

Ankara’s high-stakes NATO summit: what is on the agenda?

The 36th NATO Summit, being held in Ankara this week on 7-8 July, takes place at a time of major geostrategic developments and crunch decisions about the future of the North Atlantic alliance. War in Ukraine, the Gulf, the Middle East and North Africa, alongside military operations in South America»»»

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Gulf News 10m

Abu Dhabi’s $1.7 billion 'Exosphere' wants to be more than Las Vegas — it wants to tell the story of a nation

ABU DHABI, UAE: Long before travelers reach Yas Island, they may see it shimmering on the horizon. Not a skyscraper or a stadium, but a luminous orb the size of a small mountain, its skin alive with light, transforming from a pearl floating above the Gulf to a swirling galaxy, a falcon in flight or»»»

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Sputnik 10m

Tanker Hit Near Strait of Hormuz After Ignoring Iran's Maritime Route Warning — Reports

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly fired missiles at two commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after warning ships not to use a US-cleared but Iran-unauthorized maritime route near Oman, The Wall Street Journal reported. The IRGC had warned vessels over maritime radio: “Our »»»

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Gulf News 16m

ADNOC Distribution makes $1 billion move into South Africa fuel market

Abu Dhabi: ADNOC Distribution plans to acquire Shell Downstream South Africa in a deal with an implied enterprise value of about $1 billion, giving the UAE fuel retailer one of South Africa’s largest service station networks and a bigger platform for growth across Africa. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

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The Budapest Times 18m

Magyar turns a bribery scandal into a metaphor for 20 years of plunder

Fidesz and MSZP stole the country in a seventy-thirty ratio, the prime minister wrote on his Facebook page on Monday. “The Budapest grand coalition corruption case shows, on a small scale, how Fidesz and MSZP divided up/stole the country over 20 years in a 70:30 ratio,” wrote Péter Magyar. The Cent»»»

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The Budapest Times 18m

Fidesz and KDNP to protest against constitutional amendment on Thursday

Fidesz and KDNP will hold a protest in front of Sándor Palace on Thursday evening against the amendment of the Basic Law — announced Gergely Gulyás, the parliamentary group leader of Fidesz, and Bence Rétvári, the parliamentary group leader of KDNP, on Monday at a press conference held after the jo»»»

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France24 51m

Russian missile and drone strikes kill 24 in Kyiv ahead of NATO summit

Russia launched a deadly barrage of missiles and drones on Kyiv on Monday, killing at least 24 people and wounding more than 100 in its second major strike on the capital in a week. The attack came on the eve of a NATO summit, where President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to press allies for stron»»»

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BNE 57m

Egypt inaugurates strategic command mega-complex “Octagon”

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi inaugurated Egypt’s new Strategic Command Headquarters, known as “The Octagon”, in the New Administrative Capital on July 4. The complex is intended to centralise Egypt’s command, control and national security infrastructure, bringing military and state crisis managem»»»

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Gulf News 1h

PM Modi accorded Guard of Honour in Jakarta ahead of crucial bilateral talks

Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a formal ceremonial Guard of Honour in the Indonesian capital on Tuesday, marking the commencement of his high-profile diplomatic engagements in the country. The ceremonial welcome in Jakarta took place in the presence of Indonesian President Prabowo S»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Samsung earnings spike 1,800% — but why are Asian stocks cooling?

Asian stocks fell on Tuesday as investors locked in profits from this year's artificial intelligence (AI)-driven rally, with a blockbuster earnings outlook from Samsung Electronics failing to prevent a broad sell-off in technology shares while a weak Japanese yen and lingering geopolitical risks ke»»»

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Arab News 1h

NATO allies seek to win over Trump after Iran ire

ANKARA: NATO allies will showcase surging defense spending at a summit in Turkiye’s capital Ankara on Tuesday as they hope to placate US President Donald Trump after his fury over Europe’s response to the war with Iran. The two-day gathering at Turkiye’s sprawling presidential palace comes a year a»»»

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Arab News 2h

Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

SEATTLE: The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the US was boosted by the prese»»»

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UPI 2h

Tennessee authorities investigating fatal National Guard shooting - UPI.com

National Guard members have deployed to Memphis as part of a Trump administration task force since September. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 6 (UPI) -- Tennessee authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man by two members of the National Guard, deployed »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Alberta and Ontario propose a pipeline to carry western Canada's oil to the east

Toronto: Alberta and Ontario proposed a pipeline Monday to carry western Canadian oil east and eventually to Atlantic export terminals as Canada seeks new markets beyond the United States, reviving a project that was abandoned nearly a decade ago. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the proposed 3,»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Global investors are still backing the Gulf’s growth story despite regional tensions

Dubai: Global investors are keeping faith in the Gulf despite recent regional tensions, with new surveys, bank research and equity flow data pointing to confidence in the region’s economic outlook and trade recovery. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.A new investor poll »»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE weather today: Humid nights, possible fog and dusty winds westward

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to see generally fair weather on Tuesday, with temperatures gradually decreasing, particularly in western areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Conditions will become humid by night and into Wednesday morning over some coastal and internal areas, wit»»»

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Gulf News 3h

French president Macron arrives in Syria, first EU leader to visit post-Assad regime's fall

Damascus: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (local time) reaffirmed France's support for the Syrian people and called for a sovereign, united and peaceful Syria as he arrived in Damascus on his first official visit to the country. The event marks the first official visit to Syria by a serv»»»

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Arab News 4h

US leads international concern after China test-fires missile into Pacific

WASHINHTON, United States: The United States voiced alarm Monday over Beijing’s nuclear program after China test-fired a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, the latest move in its rapid military modernization. Monday’s test came two years after China fired an intercontinental ballistic missile in»»»

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Arab News 4h

Trump says a resolution to Ukraine war is ‘getting closer’ after talks with Putin and Zelensky

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a resolution to the more than four-year-old war in Ukraine is “getting closer than people realize” and that he will talk about Ukraine during talks in Turkiye this week at a NATO summit. Trump made his remarks after speaking at the weekend w»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Arab League Secretary-General, Egyptian Foreign Minister stress importance of advancing joint Arab action

CAIRO: Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty have stressed the importance of advancing the joint Arab action framework and strengthening coordination among Arab countries to address regional and interna»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Oil prices mixed: WTI, Murban see modest rebound as Brent slides to $71.99/barrel

Global oil prices have fallen back toward pre-conflict levels near $70 a barrel after the US-Iran peace agreement holds, easing fears of conflict and stripping massive risk premiums from energy markets. Prices were mixed early on Tuesday (July 7) with Brent crude futures down 0.18% to $71.99/barrel»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Dubai’s super-rich buyers are still spending, but the wider market is cooling

Dubai: Dubai’s property market is entering the second half of 2026 with two clear signals for buyers and investors. Luxury homes and rentals are still setting records, while the wider residential market has eased from last year’s pace. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.T»»»

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Gulf News 5h

How Dubai-born filmmaker Len Prasad helped viral hit Kalyani reach Bollywood and Snoop Dogg

Dubai: When Dubai-born filmmaker Len Prasad sent the newly released video of Kalyani to a friend, he wasn't expecting it to end up on one of hip-hop's biggest social media accounts. That friend happened to be the son of American rap legend Snoop Dogg. "So basically Snoop Dogg's son is a dear friend»»»

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Arab News 5h

Marine Le Pen’s presidential hopes rest on French court verdict

PARIS: After months of uncertainty, French far-right leader Marine ​Le Pen will learn on Tuesday from a Paris appeal court whether an electoral ban for illicit party financing will prevent her running in next year’s presidential election. Le Pen’s presidential hopes have been in limbo since March 2»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Ashghal kicks off works on QR688 mn Izghawa and Al Thumaid project

Tribune News Network Doha The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the commencement of construction works for Package 1 of the Roads and Infrastructure Project in Izghawa and Al Thumaid, with a cost of approximately QR688 million, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop infrastructure a»»»

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Gulf News 6h

The latest: Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial

A weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is underway in Utah. Prosecutors are seeking to convince a state judge this week that they have enough evidence against 23-year-old Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial. Robinson is charged with aggrava»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Shura Council secy-gen pledges support for council’s oversight role

QNA Doha Secretary-General of the Shura Council HE Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud has promised that the General Secretariat will continue to strengthen its support for the Council by providing technical, administrative and organisational services that enable members to carry out their legislative an»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

QSCCB hosts one-on-one conversation with writer Rawda Mansour to showcase creativity

QNA Doha Qatar Social and Cultural Center for the Blind (QSCCB) convened a one-on-one literary conversation with the writer and member of the Center, Rawda Mansour Al Nuaimi. Al Nuaimi talked about her career in reading and writing, culminating in the publication of her inaugural work, Adventures O»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Full recognition of Qatar’s humanitarian intervention in Venezuela

Tribune News Network Doha As part of the Qatari airlift ordered by the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to provide emergency relief for the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) hasbeen deploying successive humanitarian aid shipments»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

Lucinda Dilworth picked for 3-2-1 QOSM 2026 residency programme

Tribune News Network DOHA From September 1 to December 1, 2026, Greek–British former competitive skier-turned multimedia artist Lucinda Dilworth will be the Olympic Heritage Artist in Residence for the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM), with full access to the museum’s collection and the»»»

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Arab News 6h

Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup

ARLINGTON, United States: Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career on Monday. The European champions will face the United States — the only one of the co-hosts remaining — or Belgium»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Merino puts Spain through as Ronaldo faces World Cup farewell

ARLINGTON, TEXAS: Mikel Merino netted in stoppage time to send Spain into the World Cup quarter-finals with a cagey 1-0 win over Portugal on Monday as Cristiano Ronaldo likely said goodbye to the World Cup. Merino expertly finished off fellow substitute Ferran Torres' through-ball a minute after th»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 7h

Navivo Capital Poland wants to turn NYC into smart city

Navivo Capital Poland, a growth fund co-financed by EU money, has made its first investment, putting PLN 8 mln into Polish IoT company Cthings.co. The startup develops systems that allow industrial and urban devices to collect and process data locally, including with AI, instead of sending large am»»»

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France24 7h

Death toll from DR Congo Ebola outbreak passes 500 as healthcare workers threaten strike

The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 500 people, the UN health agency's figures showed Monday. Healthcare workers in Ituri province, the heart of the outbreak, on Sunday issued a 24-hour notice threatening to strike if the government did not improve the»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Spain win it late to bid farewell to Ronaldo at World Cup

Arlington: Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner to put Spain in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal and end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career on Monday. The European champions will face the United States -- the only one of the co-hosts remaining -- or Belgium on Friday in»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 8h

CISOs can no longer postpone in the age of AI

As artificial intelligence and advanced AI models develop, the ways in which applications are protected are evolving just as quickly as the technologies they are designed to secure. According to Michael Montoya, Chief Technology Operations Officer at F5, chief information security officers are unde»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 8h

Government announces Deregulation 2.0 to make tax changes

The Polish government has launched “Deregulation 2.0,” following the implementation of more than 160 of the 349 deregulation measures agreed with business groups. The next package, expected to take effect in mid-2027, is aimed at making it easier to do business in Poland. Proposed changes include a»»»

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Arab News 8h

Russian strikes kill 24 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit

KYIV: Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week Monday, killing at least 24 people on the eve of a crucial NATO summit, Ukrainian authorities said. The attack hit just days after another Russian strike killed more than 30 people in the Ukrainian»»»

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Arab News 8h

Russian strikes kill 24 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit

KYIV: Russia fired missiles and drones into apartment buildings in Kyiv for the second time in a week Monday, killing at least 24 people on the eve of a crucial NATO summit, Ukrainian authorities said. The attack hit just days after another Russian strike killed more than 30 people in the Ukrainian»»»

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Arab News 8h

Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles

HAVANA, Cuba: An islandwide blackout hit Cuba on Monday as fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble. The blackout in the country of nearly 10 million people was reported by the state-run Electric Union, which said on X that the cause is under investigation. The Ministry of E»»»

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RT 8h

Will America ban trans athletes in Democratic states?

Following a victory in the Supreme Court that allows states to ban trans athletes from competing against biological girls and women, conservative advocacy groups have warned Democratic states: “you’re next!” The right-wing campaign to stop transgender girls and women from competing against biologic»»»

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Arab News 8h

Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles

HAVANA: An islandwide blackout hit Cuba on Monday as fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble. The blackout in the country of nearly 10 million people was reported by the state-run Electric Union, which said on X that the cause is under investigation. The Ministry of Energy »»»

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Arab News 8h

Sudan gold mine collapse kills 15 miners: state company

KHARTOUM: A partial collapse in a decommissioned gold mine in northern Sudan has killed 15 miners, a state company said on Monday. The miners had snuck into the shut-down Mohamed Tawfiq mine, in Wadi Halfa near the Egyptian border, when “parts of the mine collapsed... killing 15 miners and injuring»»»

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Arab News 8h

Trump says he’s building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers. Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on the hel»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Australian man survives drowning by Kangaroo year after shark attack

A man in Australia was reportedly pinned underwater by a muscly kangaroo “who tried to drown him" during an unusual roadside encounter in flood-hit New South Wales. The man, identified by Australian broadcaster ABC as Don James, was walking along a flooded roadside near Port Macquarie when the kang»»»

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UPI 8h

Super Typhoon Bavi devastates Rota 200-mph gusts expected in Taiwan - UPI.com

Super Typhoon Bavi is expected to impact Taiwan after hitting Rota and Guam. Photo courtesy of NOAA After devastating the Northern Mariana Island of Rota and causing damage in Guam, Super Typhoon Bavi is setting its sights on Taiwan. "The storm is equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane (130 mph) on t»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Gaza Rights Center renews push for global action to stop Israeli crimes in Gaza

Gaza: The Gaza Rights Center has reissued exhortations to the international community to immediately spring into action to halt the crimes perpetrated by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip. In a statement on Monday, the Center called for enforcing powerful measures to protect civilians, cease»»»

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Arab News 9h

Paolini ends Eala’s dream run with fourth-round victory

LONDON: Italy’s Jasmine Paolini ended Alexandra Eala’s trailblazing Wimbledon run in the fourth round with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 victory on a baking hot Center Court on Monday. The 21-year-old left-hander Eala is the first player from the Philippines to go so far in a Grand Slam and she pushed the 2024 r»»»

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Arab News 9h

Israel parliament advances bill for inquiry into Oct 7 failures

JERUSALEM: The Israeli parliament approved a bill in its first reading on Monday to set up a commission of inquiry into the security failings that led to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. “The purpose of the proposed law is to bring about a full, thorough, and independent investigation of the ev»»»

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Arab News 9h

UN aid chief, Sudan paramilitary leader hold call on besieged city

GENEVA: The UN aid chief held a phone call Monday with Sudan’s RSF paramilitary leader on hostilities around El-Obeid, and stressed the need for sustained humanitarian access to the city, his agency said. Tom Fletcher spoke to Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the head of the Rapid Support Forces, “to discuss»»»

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