Gulf News 15m

India clinches agreement for Australian uranium supply

MELBOURNE Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi clinched a uranium supply deal for his country’s nuclear energy future on Thursday while visiting Australia, where he fronted tens of thousands of cheering supporters in a stadium. Faced with an almost-insatiable appetite for electricity in the world’s »»»

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Gulf News 15m

Historic clock tower at Kozhikode railway station crashes

Kozhikode A major tragedy was narrowly averted at Kerala’s Kozhikode Railway Station on Thursday when a nearly 130-year-old clock tower building collapsed onto Platform No. 2, sending tonnes of debris crashing onto it and overhead electrical lines. The incident occurred at around 11.10am, but no pa»»»

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Arab News 30m

FIA launches MENA safety program

DUBAI: A major road safety initiative has been introduced in the Middle East and North Africa by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, motorsports’ global governing body and the worldwide federation for mobility organizations. FIA Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life aims to support the FIA’s memb»»»

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Arab News 30m

Kremlin rejects US claim Ukrainian strikes will help end war

MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday hit out at the United States for saying Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy sites could help end the war between Moscow and Kyiv. Ukraine has mounted a retaliatory strike campaign using long-range drones against Russian energy and military facilities, in what Kyiv calls f»»»

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Arab News 30m

Mali separatists attack Russian mercenary, soldier convoy

BAMAKO: Tuareg separatists and their militant allies attacked a convoy of Russian mercenaries and Malian soldiers Thursday morning, as they traveled to assist cohorts holed up at a northern military camp in the town of Anefis. Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM militants and FLA Tuareg separatist launched coordi»»»

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Business-review 39m

Petromidia – 50 years since the first foundation pillar was poured for Năvodari refinery

On July 9, 1976, construction began on an industrial platform unlike any previously developed in Romania: approximately 480 hectares of land were dedicated to this strategic project, including more than 35 hectares reclaimed from the sea to enable the development of the future refinery. The pouring»»»

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Middle East Observer 42m

Central Bank Holds Policy Steady as Egypt’s June Inflation Slips to 14.3%

CAIRO — The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) kept its benchmark interest rates unchanged on Thursday after new data showed annual urban consumer inflation eased modestly to 14.3% in June, reinforcing expectations that policymakers may resume their monetary easing cycle later this summer if disinflation »»»

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Arab News 42m

Inside the Riyadh cafe transforming how fans watch football in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: A rollercoaster of an evening between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta was felt almost 12,000 km away in Riyadh’s Al-Malqa District. Up To You, a cafe that opened in the summer of 2025, has become a go-to for avid sports fans in the Kingdom’s capital — but also for those who have never consid»»»

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Naharnet 42m

Aoun says he's going to US because he's counting on Trump

President Joseph Aoun has said that he wants to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump because he wants the Lebanese issue to “remain on the American agenda.” “We want to solidify its position there,” Aoun said in an interview with Asharq al-Awsat newspaper. “There's no need to reiterate the importa»»»

Gulf News 46m

Meet the superfan who flew from Saudi Arabia to Abu Dhabi just for Dune: Part Three

Dubai: Among the crowd inside Abu Dhabi's VOX Cinemas at Al Maryah Island for today's surprise Dune: Part Three reveal was Majid Alammari who had not just driven across town for it. He had flown in from Saudi Arabia specifically for the event, carrying a laminated first print edition of Dune Messia»»»

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Gulf News 51m

Planning a trip to Salalah? Here’s how to spend 6 days exploring waterfalls, beaches and green mountains

Dubai: Salalah is often called the Arabian Peninsula's hidden gem, especially during the Khareef (monsoon) season. From late June to September, Salalah is one of the few places in the region with a lush, green, misty climate and cool, rainy breezes, a world away from the sweltering 45–48°C temperat»»»

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Al Manar 54m

Iranian media: Sirens sound at US base Victoria in Baghdad - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian media: Sirens sound at US base Victoria in Baghdad 09-07-2026 14:35 PM Latest News Urgent News Iranian media: A plane arriving from»»»

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Iranian media: A plane arriving from Ethiopia was unable to land at Israeli Ben Gurion Airport amid disruptions linked to Iranian strikes on US bases in Jordan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian media: A plane arriving from Ethiopia was unable to land at Israeli Ben Gurion Airport amid disruptions linked to Iranian strikes o»»»

Arab News 56m

Air quality a ‘social responsibility’ for developers, official says after $4.3m in fines

RIYADH: Construction developers in Riyadh have a “social responsibility” to protect the environment, a government official has told Arab News. The National Center for Environmental Compliance recently issued more than SAR16 million ($4.3 million) in fines for 557 violations of dust control regulati»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Syria welcomes US announcement of removal from blacklist

Damascus: Damascus welcomed a US announcement that it would remove Syria from its list of "state sponsors of terrorism", a move that one economist told AFP opened the door to economic recovery and foreign investment. "A dark page in Syria's history has been turned," Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaiba»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How a Tamil Nadu man lived free at 300 luxury hotels

Dubai: A 69-year-old man from Tamil Nadu has been arrested for allegedly cheating more than 300 luxury hotels across India over the past three decades by using fake identities, enjoying five-star facilities and leaving without paying his bills, NDTV reported. The accused, Bingson John, allegedly po»»»

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Arab News 1h

How Arab News in Sinhalese expands news access for Sri Lankans in Middle East

COLOMBO: The newly launched Sinhalese version of Arab News is making global and regional developments more accessible to Sri Lankan migrant workers in the Middle East, their representatives say, as for many, language has until now been the main barrier to obtaining news. The Sinhalese are the large»»»

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Naharnet 1h

What will happen in Rome and why Rome?

Italy and Israel announced this week that a new round of talks between Lebanon and Israel will take place in Rome in mid-July. The two sides had previously met for five rounds of U.S.-sponsored talks in Washington aimed at ending the war between Israel and Hezbollah and paving the way for peace. A »»»

Arab News 1h

Expat women to take on 225 km Jeddah to Taif running challenge

JEDDAH: In November, Emma Merrick and Elzette Van Zyl will be undertaking an extraordinary enduring challenge, running 225 km from Jeddah to Taif — a demanding feat they hope to complete in approximately 28 hours. If successful, they will be the first women in Saudi Arabia to accomplish this test o»»»

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Business-review 1h

WALDEVAR Holding acquires high-voltage expert ELEMO

Romania is rapidly establishing itself as one of Europe’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets, driven by accelerating investment in solar energy, battery storage and grid infrastructure. Against this backdrop, the acquisition marks an important step in the consolidation of the country’s energy»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Katz Rejects Trump’s Remarks: “No One’s Permission Needed” to Stay in Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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France24 1h

Iran to bury slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as week-long funeral ceremonies draw to a close

Iran's slain ruler Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday will be buried at the country's holiest shrine in Mashhad after a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies that has coincided ​with a flare-up in conflict with the US. Khamenei's son and successor, Supreme»»»

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Tanjug 1h

NBS retains key policy rate at 5.75 pct

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to keep the key policy rate at 5.75 pct, and also kept the deposit facility and lending facility rates at 4.5 and 7.0 pct, respectively. "In making this decision, the Executive Board primarily took into account actual »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Parliament Ratifies Bulgaria-Mongolia Agreement on International Road Transport

Parliament unanimously passed Thursday at first and second reading in a single sitting a bill ratifying an agreement between the governments of Bulgaria and Mongolia on the international carriage of passengers and goods by road, signed in Sofia on November 21, 2025. The parliamentary Transport and »»»

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France24 1h

Western Europe records its hottest June after searing heatwave

EU's climate monitor said Thursday that Western Europe this year experienced its hottest month of June on record as an intense heatwave swept across the world's fastest-warming continent. A "heat dome" weather effect – a high-pressure system acting like a lid on a boiling pot – »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge: EU monitor

Paris, France: Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the EU's climate monitor said Thursday. The report comes as a new heatwave is battering Europe this week, following a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Inside Iran's ‘golden weapon’: The real story behind Tehran’s tanker attacks

SDubai: When three commercial tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz this week, many saw it as another act of escalation in the long-running confrontation between Iran and the United States. But analysts say the attacks were driven by a deeper concern in Tehran: A growing belief that it »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Parliament Approves Amendment to Stryker Investment Project

Parliament approved on Thursday an amendment to the investment expenditure project related to acquisition of Stryker combat vehicles. The reason for the change is a price increase requested by the US side. A total of 156 MPs voted in favour and 11 Vazrazhdane MPs voted against. Defence Minister Dim»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Rosatom Hits New Milestone With Egyptian El Dabaa Nuclear Plant

The installation of the reactor vessel for the second unit of Egypt’s El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant has begun in northern Egypt, marking another stage in building the country’s first nuclear power station. The ceremony was attended by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Mitri stresses to Iranian delegation intention to extend state control

Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri on Thursday met with a visiting Iranian delegation, which included the Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular and Parliamentary Affairs and Iranians Abroad, Vahid Jalalzadeh, accompanied by Assistant Foreign Minister and Director General for West Asia and North Afric»»»

Gulf News 2h

'It is extraordinary': Timothée Chalamet reflects on filming in Abu Dhabi

Dubai: Denis Villeneuve took over cinema screens worldwide today for a global fan event tied to the first trailer for Dune: Part Three, appearing live via satellite in front of audiences linked in Chicago, Dallas, Montreal, Toronto, London, Berlin and Abu Dhabi. Then came the surprise: Timothée Cha»»»

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Business-review 2h

ING Bank and Dedeman integrate RoPay into online shopping platform

ING Bank Romania and Dedeman have integrated RoPay into the retailer’s e-commerce platform, allowing customers to use the national instant payment service for online purchases on the Dedeman website. Customers can select RoPay at checkout and authorise the payment directly from their bank’s mobile »»»

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Al Manar 2h

Gaza’s Health Ministry warns laboratories and blood banks risk complete shutdown as shortages of consumables and testing materials deepen - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Middle East Observer 2h

Foreign Buying Absorbs EGX Profit-Taking Amid Reform Momentum

Egyptian equities retreated on Wednesday, July 8, as investors took profits after a strong rally, while renewed regional tension weighed on risk appetite. The benchmark EGX30 fell 1.84% to 52,028.37 points, after opening at 53,006.11 points and touching an intraday low of 51,820.41 points, accordin»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Digital future: Philippines offers AI training for overseas workers

Dubai: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and workplaces worldwide, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are being given an opportunity to gain new digital skills through a government-backed training programme from the Philippines. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) ha»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Indian techie arrested for killing wife in US, sending body photo to lover in India

Dubai: A 30-year-old Indian software engineer has been arrested in the United States for allegedly murdering his wife nearly nine months after she was found dead at their apartment, NDTV reported, citing court documents and police. According to the Bellevue Police Department, Avinash Narne is accus»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Media Review: July 9

No single topic dominates the news media on Thursday. POLITICS Commenting on the proposed amendments to the Election Code, Dimitar Petrov from Progressive Bulgaria told Bulgarian National Television's morning programme that these will ensure more transparent and fair presidential elections later th»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Parliament Passes Amendments to Credit Institutions Act

Parliament on Thursday gave final approval to amendments to the Credit Institutions Act, transposing two EU directives into Bulgarian law, one of which has already prompted the European Commission to launch infringement proceedings against Bulgaria. The amendments strengthen requirements concerning»»»

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France24 3h

South Korea's top court upholds 7-year sentence for ex-president Yoon

South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a seven-year prison sentence handed down to former president Yoon Suk Yeol o charges of obstruction and other crimes tied to his botched 2024 martial law declaration. The disgraced former president has insisted his martial law declaratio»»»

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France24 3h

Focus - The darkside of 10-minute delivery: Inside India's quick commerce revolution

India’s rapid-delivery apps have transformed everyday life in its biggest cities, promising almost anything at your doorstep in 10 minutes or less. But behind the convenience lies a fast-growing gig economy that is reshaping jobs, wages and expectations for millions of young Indians. Supriya K»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Tehran Summons UK Envoy over Accusations Leveled against Iran - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Supreme Judicial Council Sets November 21 as Deadline for Election of Members from Professional Quota

The Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) unanimously decided on Thursday that the election of members from the professional quota for the new composition of the Council should be completed on November 21. The prosecutors will hold their general meeting on October 17 and vote on November 24.»»»

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Novinite 3h

Bulgaria: New Footage Reveals Last Movements of Missing 11-Year-Old Natalia and Her Former StepfatherOpinions

New security camera footage has provided investigators with more details about the final known movements of 11-year-old Natalia and her former stepfather Asen Simeonov, who have been missing for 10 days. The search operation continues, involving police teams, specialized equipment and dozens of vol»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Big Ticket rewards five expats from India, Bangladesh with Dh5m in consolation prizes

Dubai: Five expatriates from India and Bangladesh have received a major financial boost after winning Dh1 million each in Big Ticket’s Series 288, taking home a combined Dh5 million in consolation prizes. The latest winners have included long-time participants who stayed hopeful through years of mo»»»

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Tanjug 3h

Vucic: Elections due in October or November, parliamentary and presidential polls to be held separately

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday evening elections in Serbia would take place in October or November and that, most likely, parliamentary elections would be held first and that presidential elections would follow. "The last time, too, they (the opposition) requested, »»»

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Gulf News 3h

No sign of crew as Pakistan cargo plane crash search enters second day

Islamabad: Pakistan Navy search and rescue teams battled rough seas Thursday as the search for the five-member crew of a cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea entered its second day, officials said. Wreckage was recovered Wednesday, with no sign of the missing crew members. The aircraft, op»»»

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BNE 3h

Air defence discussions will dominate the Ankara Nato summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Turkey on July 7 for the Nato summit where he said he will discuss the supply of badly needed Patriot missiles and boosting Ukraine’s air defences. "We expect a strong and productive Nato Summit. Decisions are needed now that will provide greater p»»»

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BNE 3h

Zelenskiy arrives at Nato summit full of confidence, but has everything to play for at a meeting with Trump

Ukraine arrived at this week's key Nato summit in Turkey determined to persuade US President Donald Trump that the momentum in the war has shifted in Kyiv's favour, despite Russian forces continuing to make slow but steady territorial gains in the Donbas. Trump struck an optimistic tone ahead of th»»»

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BNE 3h

Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court clears way for president to seek another term

Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court ruled on July 7 that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev would be eligible to run for another presidential term under the country's newly adopted constitution. The ruling follows Tokayev's own request for a constitutional interpretation after Kazakhstan approved a new »»»

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Naharnet 3h

US military delegation soon in Beirut to implement framework deal

A U.S. military delegation will arrive in Beirut in the coming days to coordinate the ground implementation of a framework agreement that calls for Hezbollah's disarmament and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory. U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa said Friday that preparations we»»»