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Lebanon's Aoun departed for Washington to meet Trump: Presidency

Beirut, Lebanon: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday left Beirut for Washington, where he is expected to meet US President Donald Trump, the Lebanese presidency said, after talks between Lebanon and Israel wrapped up in Italy. Aoun will hold discussions "with several American officials on th»»»

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Arab News 20m

Ukrainian drone attacks kill seven warehouse workers in Russia, spark fire at Moscow region oil depot

MOSCOW: Waves ​of Ukrainian drone attacks killed seven warehouse workers and injured dozens more, while another attack sparked a fire at an oil depot in the wider capital region, regional governors said on Saturday. Governor Evgeniy Pervyshov said 25 people were injured ‌after Ukrainian drones slam»»»

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BNE 23m

Kazakhstan, China sign $15bn worth of deals as Tokayev visits Shanghai

Kazakhstan and China have signed more than 70 commercial agreements and memoranda worth over $15bn spanning artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, transport, manufacturing, energy and critical minerals. Deals were inked as Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a working visit to Sha»»»

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Sputnik 29m

Russia Opens Terrorism Cases Over Ukrainian Attacks on Kotovsk, Elektrostal

Russia's Investigative Committee has opened criminal cases on terrorism following Ukrainian drone strikes on logistics centers in the Russian cities of Kotovsk and Elektrostal, the committee's spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko told Sputnik on Saturday. Ukrainian drones targeted logistics centers belong»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Argentina goalkeeper Martinez wants teammates to shine

New York, USA: Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez said he wants his teammates to take the spotlight ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against Spain, playing down his own role in the team's bid for back-to-back titles. "I don't want to be making the headlines," the 33-year-old told reporters on »»»

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Arab News 44m

Loli Bahia, Mona Tougaard front Saint Laurent’s summer campaign

DUBAI: French Algerian model Loli Bahia has landed a starring role in Saint Laurent’s new summer campaign, appearing alongside Danish model Mona Tougaard, who is of Somali, Turkish and Ethiopian descent. Titled “Respiro,” the campaign was described by the French house as a “visual love letter to th»»»

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Arab News 44m

Lebanon’s Aoun departed for Washington to meet Trump: presidency

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday left Beirut for Washington, where he is expected to meet Donald Trump, the Lebanese presidency said, after talks between Lebanon and Israel wrapped up in Italy. Aoun will hold discussions “with several American officials on the situation in Lebanon and way»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Breakthrough: Demolition work at Budapest's troubled Rákosrendező site could begin soon

The long-delayed demolition of abandoned railway workers’ housing in Budapest’s Rákosrendező district could begin soon after the state-owned railway company MÁV reached an agreement with the Budapest Municipality. Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy announced that MÁV has now granted all»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Sharjah's Ruler helped preserve one of Armenia's oldest monasteries on this visa-free escape from UAE

It isn't every day that you visit a centuries-old Christian monastery and discover that one of the people responsible for preserving it was a ruler from the UAE. Yet that's exactly the story waiting to be uncovered at Haghartsin Monastery, one of Armenia's most treasured religious and cultural land»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Watch: India's first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 blasts off

New Delhi: India scripted a historic chapter in its space journey on Saturday as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, under Mission Aagaman, making India only the third nation after the United States and China to h»»»

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UPI 1h

On This Day, July 18: Nadia Comaneci earns first Olympic perfect 10 - UPI.com

On July 18, 1976, Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci became the first person in Olympic Games history to be awarded the score of a perfect 10 in gymnastics. 1 of 5 | Romania's Nadia Comaneci, 14, won three gold metals and received seven perfect scores at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. The multiple exp»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Sofia’s Low-Emission Zone Should Operate Year-Round, Expert Says

Nitrogen dioxide pollution occurs throughout the year and exceeds permissible levels, especially along Sofia’s major thoroughfares. The city’s low-emission zone for vehicles, which currently operates for three months, should be made a year-round measure, Ivaylo Hlebarov, a consultant to the Sofia M»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Orbán's Fidesz turns to top court to challenge four major reforms by Magyar government

Opposition Fidesz is turning to the Constitutional Court in four cases, lawmaker and former Justice Minister Bence Tuzson said on Friday. Tuzson said on Facebook that they were challenging a law “which sacrifices Hungary’s sovereignty, cynically using ‘EU funds’ as an excuse”, the sixteenth amendme»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UN to add more world heritage sites 'in danger' over war and climate

Paris: The United Nations looks set to list a Biblical site, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration path and the world's deepest lake as world treasures under threat, including from war or climate change. The 196 members states of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisatio»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

MÁV clears path for city to tackle Rákosrendező blight

Progress has finally been made at Rákosrendező: MÁV has granted all the necessary consents for the Budapest municipal government to intervene in the problematic properties located on land it owns, the minister of transport and investment wrote on his Facebook page. Dávid Vitézy stated that two stri»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke pollution

New York: US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday a tariff increase on Canada to cover the cost of smoke pollution from wildfires that have choked large parts of the United States. Dense wildfire smoke billowing down from Canada and northern Minnesota has set off unhealthy air quality alerts»»»

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Al Manar 2h

IRGC: We targeted a gathering of US troops at the Arifjan Ground Forces Support Center in Kuwait , killing a number of them in the eighteenth wave of Operation Nasr 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe IRGC: We targeted a gathering of US troops at the Arifjan Ground Forces Support Center in Kuwait , killing a number of them in the eighteen»»»

Gulf News 2h

'We were robbed': Families sue after DNA exposes baby switch 38 years ago

Colorado City: The families of two men who discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago are accusing a North Dakota hospital of robbing them of the lives they were supposed to lead. Kyle Bylin discovered his birth family after taking an at-home test he chose randomly d»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Major tax shake-up in Hungary: PM Magyar targets multinationals, polluters and tax loopholes

The government has made a range of decisions on the taxation of large companies and polluting companies, the elimination of tax avoidance practices by trusts, and a taxation practice that selectively punishes companies, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said late on Friday in a post on social media. “We »»»

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Gulf News 2h

'The sands of Dubai never fully leave you': How an Italian expat built a career, family, and community in the UAE

Dubai: There are cities you visit. There are cities you work in. And then there are cities that quietly become part of who you are. For Antonio Ostuni, Dubai is all three. Sixteen years after first arriving in the emirate as a young Italian hotelier eager to prove himself, there is still no one way»»»

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Arab News 2h

UN to list more sites as ‘in danger’ from conflict or climate change

PARIS: The United Nations looks set to list a Biblical site, Lebanese castles, an antelope migration path and the world’s deepest lake as world treasures under threat, including from war or climate change. The 196 members states of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizatio»»»

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Gulf News 3h

US launches 7th night of strikes as Iran attacks military sites

Tehran: Bombing intensified in the Middle East for the seventh consecutive night, with Iran reporting three deaths from US strikes and retaliating with attacks on several US military sites in Kuwait and Jordan. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Saturday that two oil tankers directed by "deceptive Am»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Who is Sonam Wangchuk? Activist hospitalised after 20-day hunger strike

Delhi police forcibly moved activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital on Saturday over health concerns after 20 days of his hunger strike to protest against India's examination system. Wangchuk, 59, has been fasting since June 28 to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over a»»»

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Al Majalla 3h

Turkish-Israeli rivalry in the new Middle East

The Middle East is moving beyond the aftermath of the war in Gaza and the erosion of Iran’s regional weight into a new phase in which the balance of power is being shaped by an intensifying contest between two powers: Türkiye and Israel. Until recently, their rivalry was limited to political and di»»»

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France24 3h

Civilian infrastructure hit as US and Iran escalate attacks across the Middle East

The United States and Iran escalated their attacks across the Middle East on Friday, trading strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The US military struck bridges and collapsed a tower at a key Iranian port, while Tehran targeted »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Wanted 160 iPhones, lost Dh692,000: Sharjah court jails fraudster

Sharjah: A Sharjah court has sentenced a man to six months in prison after convicting him of defrauding an Arab buyer of Dh692,000 in a fake wholesale iPhone transaction, ruling that he used deception and false commercial claims to obtain the money without supplying the promised devices. The verdic»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Rain, fog and dust: Here's what the UAE weather has in store this week

Dubai: The UAE is expected to see fair to partly cloudy weather on Saturday, with a chance of convective cloud formation over eastern and southern regions that could bring rainfall, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Conditions will turn humid overnight and into Sunday morning, with f»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Two Oil Tankers Explode After Entering Mined Route in Strait of Hormuz — IRGC

Two oil tankers exploded and caught fire after attempting to pass through a mined route in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said in a statement cited by IRNA. The ships were deceived by US intelligence services into entering the dangerous route, the I»»»

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RT 4h

EU country sees spike in anti-Ukrainian attacks

Police in Poland have recorded a sharp rise in hate crime complaints from Ukrainians, according to national newspaper Rzeczpospolita. Ukrainians have increasingly reported physical assaults, verbal abuse, and online harassment, the outlet said. Ukrainians filed 180 hate crime complaints in the firs»»»

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Arab News 5h

US, Iran trade attacks for seventh straight night as strikes spread across Middle East

RIYADH/DUBAI/TEHRAN: The United States and Iran traded attacks across the Middle East for a seventh consecutive night on Friday, with Washington striking Iranian military and infrastructure targets and Tehran launching attacks against US assets and allies including Kuwait and Jordan, as the collaps»»»

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Gulf News 5h

How to try Dubai's new driverless taxi for Dh5: Booking, pickup points and what to expect

Dubai's driverless taxis are no longer just a pilot programme you watch drive past. As Gulf News reported this week, Apollo Go's autonomous fleet is now open to the public in Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim for a flat Dh5 a ride, a promotional fare from RTA and Dubai Taxi Company that replaces the free rid»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Oversharing online: How criminals use public information against you

In the age of social media, sharing moments from our personal and professional lives has become second nature. From vacation photos and family celebrations to career updates and daily activities, people routinely post information online without considering who else may be watching. While social med»»»

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Arab News 8h

Syria says Daesh group plotted church, shrine attacks to inflame sectarian tensions

RIYADH: Detained members of the ISIS/Daesh terrorist group have confessed to their involvement in the June 2025 bombing of Mar Elias Church in Damascus and described plans for further attacks aimed at inflaming sectarian tensions and undermining Syria’s new government, Syria's Interior Ministry has»»»

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Arab News 8h

Boeing sees ‘new generation’ planes dominating in 2045

NEW YORK: Boeing projected Friday a global commercial fleet of 50,000 planes in 2045, more than 90 percent of which will be more fuel-efficient “new-generation” aircraft. That compares with today’s global fleet of 28,000 airplanes, reflecting higher long-term demand due to economic growth and addit»»»

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UPI 8h

Trump wants another U.S. World Cup while leaving out Canada, Mexico - UPI.com

FIFA President Gianni Infantino hands President Donald Trump the FIFA World Cup trophy after announcing the 2026 World Cup draw in the White House. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo July 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Friday told FIFA officials they should pick the United St»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Hormuz transit fee could add a new cost to global oil trade

Dubai: A proposal by Iran and Oman to introduce transit charges for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz could create one of the world's largest maritime revenue streams while adding a fresh cost to global energy trade. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The propose»»»

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UPI 10h

Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfire smoke - UPI.com

Smoke from wildfires in Canada creates a haze on the city of Pittsburgh's skyline. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo July 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian imports over wildfire smoke pouring into the United States, accusing the countr»»»

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Arab News 11h

French PM pledges deeper ties on Morocco visit

RABAT: France and Morocco moved on Thursday to strengthen a renewed partnership that has flourished over the past two years, with French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu hailing “exceptionally positive” ties in Rabat. But the high-level visit came as a media consortium published fresh reports that »»»

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Arab News 11h

French PM pledges deeper ties on Morocco visit

RABAT: France and Morocco moved on Thursday to strengthen a renewed partnership that has flourished over the past two years, with French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu hailing “exceptionally positive” ties in Rabat. But the high-level visit came as a media consortium published fresh reports that »»»

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UPI 11h

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez quits governor race over finances - UPI.com

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez on Friday dropped out of the race for governor due to issues with her campaign's finances. Photo courtesy of Governor of Wisconsin's office July 17 (UPI) -- One of the leading democratic contenders for Wisconsin governor on Friday quit the race due to troubling fin»»»

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UPI 11h

Smoke and storms to collide over the Northeast this weekend - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Canada geese graze on the north shore of Pittsburgh as smoke from wildfires in Canada creates a haze on the city's skyline Thursday. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo Cool and warm air will battle across the Northeast this weekend as more Canadian wildfire smoke degrades air qu»»»

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TAP 11h

True challenge of 2026-2030 Development Plan is tangible project execution (Minister)

Bardo, July 17, 2026 (TAP) - Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh affirmed that the fundamental challenge of the 2026-2030 Development Plan lies in transforming scheduled projects into actual achievements with tangible economic,...»»»

UPI 12h

Rep. Cory Mills wins case to stay on Florida primary ballot - UPI.com

Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., right, won his court case to stay on the primary ballot in Florida. File Pool photo by Justin Lane/UPI | License Photo July 17 (UPI) -- Republican Congressman Cory Mills won the first round of his bid to stay on the primary ballot in Florida. Mills was sued June 19 by prima»»»

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Arab News 12h

Analysis: Can Iraq transform itself from regional battleground to diplomatic broker?

WASHINGTON: After months of a regional war that has left Iraq once again caught between Iran, the Gulf and the US, Baghdad is attempting an ambitious diplomatic pivot — hosting talks it hopes will transform the country from a battleground into a broker. The proposal, announced by Iraq’s Foreign Min»»»

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UPI 12h

Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour leader; to be prime minister Monday - UPI.com

Andy Burnham speaks after being confirmed as the Labour Party's new leader and the country's next prime minister, during Labour's Special Conference in central London Friday. Burnham is expected to offcially become Britain's prime minister on Monday. Pool Photo by Henry Nicholls/EPA July 17 (UPI) -»»»

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Arab News 13h

EU welcomes first session of Syrian People’s Assembly as ‘positive step’

BRUSSELS: The EU welcomed the first session of Syria’s People’s Assembly as “another positive step” in the country’s political process. EU foreign affairs spokesperson Anouar El-Anouni said the bloc supports the assembly, which held its inaugural session on July 12, as part of a Syrian-led and Syri»»»

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UPI 14h

Brazil opts for caution in U.S. tariff dispute - UPI.com

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira participates in a press conference in Brasilia on Thursday after the announcement of new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods. 'It is clear that what bothers the U.S. government is that Brazil did not give in to the excessive demands and unreasonable requirements »»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Africa CDC commends China for support in Ebola response

Addis Ababa: The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Friday commended China for its solidarity with Africa in response to the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya made the remarks following a meeting with Jiang Feng, head of the Ch»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 14h

Uber to take over Foodora in Hungary as part of huge USD 15 billion acquisition

Uber is set to become the new owner of Foodora Hungary after agreeing to acquire German food delivery giant Delivery Hero in a USD 14.8 billion (EUR 12.7 billion) deal. The acquisition will significantly expand Uber’s global food delivery business and strengthen its position against major competito»»»

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UPI 14h

Italy returns pre-Columbian archaeological artifacts, fossils to Mexico - UPI.com

July 17 (UPI) -- Italy returned to Mexico a collection of 27 pre-Columbian archaeological artifacts and fossils recovered during separate investigations into the illicit trafficking of cultural property, authorities from both countries said. The handover occurred Thursday at the Mexican Embassy in »»»

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