EU Observer 2m

At the start of the war it helped save Ukraine, now Bulgaria says it has done ‘enough’

First published in Deník N. When the new Bulgarian defence minister Dimitar Stoyanov recently announced that his country would no longer supply weapons to Ukraine, some Bulgarians experienced déjà vu. In the months immediately after the start of Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine in 2022, Bulgar»»»

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The Peninsula 10m

QCDC opens registration for My Career - My Future 2026 programme

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), has opened registration for the eighth edition of “My Career – My Future” 2026, its flagship job-shadowing programme for high school students in Qatar. The program will take place from August 2 to 6, 2026 in part»»»

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Gulf News 17m

Saudi Arabia arrests 130 in sweeping corruption crackdown as Nazaha targets bribery and abuse of office

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) have arrested 130 Saudi citizens and expatriate residents on suspicion of corruption-related offences following a series of inspections and investigations carried out during June. Nazaha said it conducted 1,585 oversight inspect»»»

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Actmedia 22m

Siegfried Muresan: We will support only a government that continues to pursue fiscal discipline

Putting Romania into excessive debt means weakening it, said PNL Vice President Siegfried Muresan—who has been nominated by the PNL, USR, and UDMR for the position of prime minister—stating that fiscal discipline is the red line that the Liberals cannot cross in negotiations regarding the future go»»»

UPI 24m

Russia hits Kyiv with massive attack, killing at least 13 - UPI.com

July 2 (UPI) -- A large Russian attack struck Kyiv overnight and into Thursday morning, killing at least 13 people and wounding many others, officials said. Russia launched waves of rockets and missiles at the Ukrainian capital over nearly a dozen hours. As of Thursday morning, the death toll in Ky»»»

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Gulf News 26m

UAE unveils global social responsibility vision to boost community contributions beyond Dh20 billion by 2031

Dubai: The UAE has unveiled a national vision to increase community contributions to more than Dh20 billion by 2031, building on partnerships with the private sector to strengthen sustainable development and maximise social impact. The initiative follows the generation of Dh3.23 billion in communit»»»

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The Peninsula 46m

Ashghal succeeds in treatmeant and reuse of 98% wastewater

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Asghal) has achieved a major milestone in sustainable water management by successfully treating and reusing 98 percent of the wastewater, reinforcing national efforts to conserve water resources, enhance environmental sustainability, and support the country’»»»

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24 News Agency 47m

 Two men detained with unregistered weapons in Alai district - | 24.KG

Two local residents have been detained in Alai district of Osh region on suspicion of illegal firearms trafficking. The press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Osh region reported. According to police, the arrests took place during the preventative operation «Arsenal.» The suspects are »»»

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Arab News 50m

Reviving Montenegro’s ‘ancient’ olive tree

BAR: At the edge of rugged Montenegrin foothills, a years-long effort to save one of the country’s oldest olive trees, which locals say dates back millennia, is finally bearing fruit — literally. The tree in the town of Bar was successfully harvested in October for the first time in four seasons, f»»»

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24 News Agency 59m

Drug dealer detained in Bishkek with Afghan hashish - | 24.KG

Officers from the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan detained a 19-year-old resident of the country as part of Canal-Yantarny Bereg anti-drug operation. He is suspected of distributing drugs through stashes in Bishkek. According to the Ministry of Internal Affair»»»

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Arab News 1h

Fearing Russian strike, Kyiv’s Holodomor museum evacuates exhibits

KYIV: In a dark hall of Kyiv’s Holodomor museum, four men were carefully lifting the protective glass cases off robes, icons, books and metal agricultural tools. The items are a memory to the millions that perished in the 1932-33 manmade famine under Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, which many in Ukr»»»

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Arab News 1h

French far right ponders life beyond Le Pen as appeal ruling looms

PARIS: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a make-or-break court ruling on July 7 on her bid ​to overturn an election ban, a verdict that could knock her out of the 2027 presidential race or clear the way for her to seek the top job for a fourth time. France’s political class is anxiously a»»»

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Al Manar 1h

West Bank: Israeli occupation forces storm Khirbet Al-Deir in the town of Tuqu - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe West Bank: Israeli occupation forces storm Khirbet Al-Deir in the town of Tuqu 02-07-2026 08:43 AM Latest News Urgent News West Bank: Israe»»»

Al Manar 1h

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy army carried out a massive bombing operation in Beit Yahoun, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy army carried out a massive bombing operation in Beit Yahoun, South Lebanon 01-07-2026 22:43 PM Latest»»»

Gulf News 1h

EGA restarts Al Taweelah cells after March 28 Iranian attack

Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium has restarted 89 reduction cells at its Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi, marking early progress in the restoration of one of the world’s major aluminium production complexes after it sustained significant damage in March. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Hot-favourites Spain wary of Austria threat

Doha, Qatar: Spain head into today’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Austria as overwhelming favourites, but the European champions are taking nothing for granted as they bid to extend their unbeaten run and book a place in the last 16. Luis de la Fuente’s side arrived in North America amo»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Concept for development of southern shore of Issyk-Kul to be presented on July 3 - | 24.KG

A regional cultural, development, and investment forum Teskey Issyk-Kul will take place on July 3 on the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. The event will serve as a platform to discuss a long-term development strategy for the region and attract investment. The forum was initiated by Member of Parli»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Presidential Administration: Kyrgyz alphabet will not be changed - | 24.KG

The state is not considering changing the Kyrgyz alphabet. Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration, said. According to him, the proposals discussed in recent days are the personal initiative of individual representatives of the National Academy »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Bengaluru daycare horror: Toddlers allegedly locked in washing machine, bathrooms

For working parents, an office daycare is supposed to remove one worry from the day. Drop your child off, head to work, and trust they'll be safe just a few buildings away. That's why what happened inside a daycare at Capgemini's campus in Bengaluru has struck such a nerve. Get updated faster and f»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Bear spray goes off in Japan post office, five hospitalised

Tokyo: Five people needed hospital treatment in Japan after a man accidentally set off an anti-bear spray in a city-centre post office, reports and officials said, as the country grapples with a sharp rise in maulings. A foreign national, who was not named, apologised and told police that he discha»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Some banks in EAEU countries introduce fees for accepting Russian rubles in cash - | 24.KG

Banks in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan have started charging fees for cash deposits in Russian rubles, RBC reports. It is reported that the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union are tightening the rules for handling Russian ruble cash. In Belarus, more than a third of the country’s banks h»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why putting people first helped this Indian expat succeed in the UAE

Dubai: The first time Preet Vasudev lived in Dubai, he didn’t stay long. Nine months after arriving in 2013, he left the city, believing it wasn’t the right fit for him. Most people in that situation don’t come back. But in November 2016, he did. It was not the kind of beginning that promises succe»»»

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Novinite 1h

Eurostat: Bulgaria on EU Migration Front Line as Return Gap Grows

Eurostat data highlight ongoing pressure on the European Union’s migration system, showing a persistent imbalance between decisions to expel third-country nationals and the number of actual returns carried out. Across member states, the gap remains a central challenge for migration policy, driven b»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Kane saves England as USA, Belgium reach last 16

Los Angeles, United States: Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit as co-hosts the United States swept into the last 16 with victory in their primetime clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Another breathless day of World Cup action kicked off with Engla»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0

Santa Clara, United States: Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. The co-hosts' first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century -- and only their second ever -- sets up a clash wi»»»

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Arab News 1h

Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war

It’s the 1000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The fate of over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, l»»»

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Gulf News 1h

DP World’s Sokhna hub gives Egypt a bigger trade role

Dubai: DP World has launched Egypt’s first fully integrated logistics distribution centre at Sokhna Logistics Park, giving global companies a single hub to serve Egypt, Africa, the Gulf and Europe. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new centre is located next to Sokhn»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump flies on $400m Qatari jet as new Air Force One

Washington: President Donald Trump on Wednesday took his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One - a retrofitted Boeing 747-800 worth $400 million gifted by Qatar that embeds his personality more deeply into the institution of the American presidency. Gone is the trademark light blue hull that helped »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Satellite images reveal scale of crisis at Lake Velence

The past few days have been defined by oppressive heat, during which Hungary’s all-time temperature record was broken. The prolonged spell has scorched the landscape and drained water from Lake Velence, River Tisza, while the cold front that followed in its wake has brought severe weather — includi»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

Crypto crunch begins

The European Union's new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regime came fully into force on July 1, forcing cryptocurrency exchanges, bitcoin ATM operators and other digital asset providers without an EU license to suspend or significantly limit their services. Poland enters the new regulatory framewo»»»

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Arab News 2h

From Kansas to New York, historic heatwave bakes US ahead of July 4 holiday

HILL CITY, Kansas/CHICAGO/NEW YORK: Record-breaking temperatures spread to the eastern US from the Midwest on Wednesday, putting tens of millions of people under heat warnings expected to last into the July 4 holiday weekend, when Americans will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. The extreme»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Love, protest, a 1,454-foot climb, and arrest: Why New York police stormed the Empire State Building spire

Two people who climbed to the top of New York City's iconic Empire State Building and unfurled a peace banner before appearing to get engaged were arrested Wednesday after prompting a major emergency response from the New York City Police Department. The pair, as shown by NYPD bodycam shared with U»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Bear spray goes off in Japan post office, five hospitalised

Five people needed hospital treatment in Japan after a man accidentally set off an anti-bear spray in a city-centre post office, reports and officials said, as the country grapples with a sharp rise in maulings. A foreign national, who was not named, apologised and told police that he discharged th»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Subsidised loans fuel surge in first-time home buyers

In the first five months, almost half of all buyers on the property market were under 40 years old. Those aged 30 to 40 accounted for nearly a third of all buyers, making them by far the most active participants in the market, Duna House (DH) announced on Tuesday. This age group is not only the mos»»»

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France24 3h

US-Iran Qatar talks show progress, Trump says, as both sides set up hotline

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday indirect talks with Iran in Qatar were making progress, signalling diplomacy remained on track despite recent hostilities. Iran later said the talks had ended with agreement to establish a communication channel by Thursday to report and document violation»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Morning traffic alert: Heavy congestion hits Dubai's busiest highways

Dubai: Commuters are facing another busy morning on Dubai's roads, with congestion building on key routes from Sharjah into the emirate as rush-hour traffic gathers pace, according to Google Maps. Motorists travelling from Sharjah towards Dubai are experiencing delays on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) fro»»»

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Gulf News 3h

How Flame Tree Season blooms into Dubai’s newest cultural tradition

Dubai: What was once simply a spectacular summer bloom has evolved into one of Dubai’s most distinctive cultural movements. Inspired by the vision of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Co»»»

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BNE 3h

KYIV BLOG: Russia, Ukraine political assassinations and the backpack bomb in Monaco

A backpack bomber targeted Ukrainian real estate mogul and online scammer Vadym Yermolaiev in Monaco yesterday in the principality’s first ever terrorist attack. No one was killed, but seven people were injured and Yermolaiev’s wife had both her legs amputated as a result of the blast. CCTV footage»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE Lottery reveals first name of second Dh30m winner: Is it an Indian expat again?

Dubai: The UAE Lottery has kicked off July with its second-ever Dh30 million Grand Prize winner, and an early clue on the operator's website is already fuelling speculation about who has just become a multi-millionaire. The second winner of the Dh30m Grand Prize emerged in a Wednesday draw on July »»»

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Arab News 4h

Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv hits residential buildings, injures 16

KYIV: Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight killing at least two people and injuring more than a dozen, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings and started a fire in a hotel on a central boulevard. President Volodymyr Zelensky had earlier warned of a possible over»»»

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RT 4h

UK officers face misconduct probe in Henry Nowak case

Two British police officers are under investigation over their treatment of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old student who was handcuffed instead of being given first aid after they arrived to find him lying on the ground, dying from stab wounds. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said on We»»»

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RT 4h

CIA to release more MKUltra mind-control files – GOP Rep.

The CIA is declassifying a new trove of documents relating to its ‘MKUltra’ program, Representative Anna Paulina Luna said on Tuesday. Nazi scientists were involved in the agency’s mind-control experiments. Last month, Luna ordered CIA Director John Ratcliffe to preserve 40 boxes of “JFK files and »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Gold prices have cooled from record highs, but WGC says the dip may not last long

Dubai: Gold buyers may get some breathing room in the second half of 2026 after prices cooled from January’s record highs, but the metal could still break higher if geopolitics flare up, rate expectations change or bargain hunters return in force, according to the World Gold Council. Sign up for ou»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE temperatures set to soar to 47°C, humidity to rise

Dubai: Temperatures are forecast to climb to 47 degrees Celsius inland across the UAE over the coming days, while fresh winds are expected to raise blowing dust from the weekend, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said today's weather would be fair in general, with low clouds de»»»

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Arab News 4h

Climber couple arrested after scaling Empire State Building antenna for apparent marriage proposal

NEW YORK: A daredevil couple scaled the Empire State Building’s antenna Wednesday and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” and peace, apparently as part of an audacious, high-altitude marriage proposal — soon followed by their arrest. The Russian climbers, who go by Angela Nikolau and Ivan B»»»

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Arab News 4h

Balogun scores and sees red as US beat Bosnia 2-0

SANTA CLARA: Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. The co-hosts’ first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century — and only their second ever — sets up a clash with Belgium in Sea»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Breakthrough: Philippines hits upper-middle income club — what it means

Manila: The Philippines has officially achieved Upper Middle Income Country (UMIC) status, marking a major economic milestone after years of sustained growth and bringing the country into a new league of developing economies recognised by the World Bank. In its latest annual income classification r»»»

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Arab News 5h

Saudi water reforms, digital innovation take center stage at Saudi Water Week

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s sweeping water-sector reforms have transformed the Kingdom’s water scarcity challenges into development opportunities, with experts and officials at Saudi Water Week highlighting advances in sustainability, digital transformation and international cooperation to strengthen gl»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US, Iran agree to establish communication channel

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that indirect talks with Iran in Qatar were making progress, offering a tentative sign that diplomacy was holding after recent exchanges of fire threatened efforts to end the Middle East war. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who led Tehran's»»»

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UPI 6h

Authorities rescue 16 children from ‘deplorable conditions’ in Ohio - UPI.com

Authorities say they rescued 16 children from "deplorable conditions" this week in a small town in rural Ohio. The parents and two grandparents now face charges. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 1 (UPI) -- Officials in Ohio said Wednesday that they found 16 children from 1 to 18 y»»»

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