Gulf News 2m

UK arrests eight in global drug-and-rape network probe

London: The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) said Thursday eight people had been arrested as part of a probe into an international network of men drugging and sexually abusing women they know. The alleged offences were reminiscent of the high-profile case of Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was drug»»»

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TAP 2m

Tunisia boosts domestic borrowing amid fiscal pressure, expert warns of private sector squeeze

Tunis, July 2 (TAP) - A meeting between Finance Minister Michket Slama Khaldi and heads of banks has brought back into focus a long-standing challenge facing Tunisia’s public finances: the growing reliance on domestic borrowing to cover the state...»»»

Arab News 11m

Bahrain FM demands Security Council action after Iranian attacks

NEW YORK: Bahrain’s foreign minister flew to New York on Thursday to demand action from the UN Security Council after what he described as a “renewed and treacherous” Iranian attack on his country this week, as the US and Russia clashed sharply over responsibility for the escalation. Foreign Minist»»»

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France24 17m

'A clear sense in Israel that Israel hasn't won anything'

Israelis called on Thursday for a state commission of inquiry into Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, as the country marked 1,000 days since the deadliest event in its history, which triggered the war in Gaza. Reporting from Jerusalem, FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky explains that "there's a clear sense »»»

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Sana 23m

Lebanese leaders welcome al-Shaibani visit as new era in Syria-Lebanon ties begins

Beirut, July 2 (SANA) Lebanese officials have welcomed Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani‘s visit to Beirut, stressing the importance of opening a new chapter in Syrian-Lebanese relations based on mutual respect, sovereignty and cooperation in the interests of both peoples. Lebanese F»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 29m

Seven Detained over Laughing Gas Distribution in Sozopol

Police detained seven people over suspected laughing gas distribution along the Southern Black Sea Coast, Sozopol Police Department Chief Inspector Ivaylo Dragiev said on Thursday. About 440 kg of laughing gas was seized. The detainees are from various parts of Bulgaria and had been doing seasonal »»»

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UPI 33m

Alibaba to pay $600 million to U.S. for illegal pharmaceutical sales - UPI.com

People walk past the Alibaba logo on its building in Xuhuibinjiiang Park, also known as 'AI Park,' home to many Chinese companies involved in AI research, in Shanghai, China, in March. This week the company agreed to pay the United States $600 million in fines. File Photo by Alex Plavevski/EPA July»»»

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Arab News 35m

StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancelations crushed dreams of going to World Cup

NEW YORK: After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup. Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria, both of California, sued the ticketing giant this week in feder»»»

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Sana 35m

Al-Shaibani: Syria and Lebanon entering a new phase of institutional cooperation

Damascus, July.3 (SANA) Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani extended his sincere appreciation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, Maronite Patriarch Cardinal»»»

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Arab News 47m

Saudi tourism turns to AI for smarter, more personalized travel

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector expands in pursuit of its ambitious Vision 2030 goals, artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly embedded across the travel experience — from planning itineraries and streamlining accommodation bookings to delivering more personalized customer experie»»»

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Arab News 47m

Eight arrested in UK probe into men drugging, raping partners

LONDON: The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said Thursday eight people had been arrested as part of a probe into an international network of men drugging and sexually abusing women they know. The alleged offenses were reminiscent of the high-profile case of Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot, who was drug»»»

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Arab News 47m

Lebanese parliament speaker, UK’s deputy national security adviser meet for talks

LONDON: Nabih Berri, the speaker of the Lebanese parliament, met the UK’s Deputy National Security Adviser Barbara Woodward on Thursday at his headquarters in Ain Al-Tineh to discuss the latest political and security developments. The talks also covered bilateral relations between Lebanon and the U»»»

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Arab News 59m

UEFA bans Czech club MFK Karviná from European competitions over match-fixing

NYON: UEFA on Thursday banned Czech club MFK Karviná from European competitions next season because of their involvement in a domestic match-fixing scandal. Czech Cup winner Karviná were already expelled from the top division as punishment by the Czech Football Association on June 16. The associati»»»

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BNE 1h

EU offers Armenia tariff relief and fresh aid

The European Union on July 2 unveiled a new package of financial and trade support for Armenia, seeking to bolster the South Caucasus country as it faces what Brussels described as mounting economic pressure from Russia and accelerates its shift towards Europe. European Commission President Ursula »»»

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Arab News 1h

Syrian military officials take part in CENTCOM-led conference in Bahrain

LONDON: A military delegation from the Syrian Arab Republic on Thursday took part in a conference in Bahrain led by US Central Command alongside 10 countries from the Middle East. Col. Ahmad Saeed Issa, director of the Department of International Cooperation within the Ministry of Defense, led the »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Paris, Rome to deploy forces in south Lebanon after UNIFIL leaves

France is preparing with Italy to deploy international coalition forces in southern Lebanon after the end of UNIFIL's mission, a French Foreign Ministry official told Al-Arabiya television. The official said the move will take place with American support. He explained that the deployment of interna»»»

Arab News 1h

Hamilton gives F1 a piece of his mind over Lego cars

SILVERSTONE, UK: Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said he planned to boycott a Formula One sponsorship stunt involving Lego cars in a parade ahead of Sunday’s British Grand Prix, his home race. “I’m not going to do it,” the British Ferrari diver said, with a laugh. “It’s the most dangerous part of the we»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Djokovic has history in his sights at Wimbledon

London: Novak Djokovic can move another step closer to history at Wimbledon in the third round on Friday. Defending champion Jannik Sinner is also in action in the last 32, while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka faces former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko. AFP Sport looks at three matc»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia Upgrades AK Rifle Into Triple-Tap Drone Slayer

The new "Mnogotochie" (Ellipsis) cartridge, developed by Rostec, significantly boosts UAV hit probability. It uses standard 5.45×39mm and 7.62×54mm cases compatible with AK-series riflesAfter exiting the barrel, the round fragments into three separate projectiles, widening the effective hit areaUp »»»

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France24 1h

'Night of hell': Ukraine, Russia vow escalation after massive attack kills 21 in Kyiv

Russia launched one of its largest ever missile and drone attacks on Kyiv late on Wednesday with blasts continuing through Thursday morning killing at least 21 people. Buildings damaged in the strikes includes apartment blocks and a Red Cross warehouse filled with humanitarian supplies. Ukraine and»»»

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Arab News 1h

54 Palestinian children killed in West Bank not isolated incidents, says B’Tselem

DUBAI: Israeli forces killed 54 Palestinian children in the West Bank in 2025, according to a report by Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem, which linked the deaths to an increasingly permissive open-fire policy and military conduct in the occupied territory. The report also pointed to what »»»

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Arab News 1h

Extra time for England fans as pubs open til 5 am for Mexico clash

LONDON: Pubs across England and Wales will be allowed to stay open until 5 am (0400GMT) on Monday to allow football fans to watch England’s World Cup clash with Mexico. After England made it into the last 16 in the World Cup, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “Football might be coming home, but we’»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Maariv: 1000 Days after October 7 Attack, Netanyahu’s Political Survival is the Only Israeli ‘Victory’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Maariv: 1000 Days after October 7 Attack, Netanyahu’s Political Survival is the Only Israeli ‘Victory’ 02-07-2026 21:09 PM Israeli PM Benja»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Over 900 forged documents detected in Dubai

Dubai: More than 900 forged and manipulated travel documents were detected in Dubai over the past 18 months, underscoring the emirate's investment in cutting-edge verification technologies and its growing role as a global leader in border security and travel document authentication. The achievement»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Speaker Berri replies to a reporter’s question about the “Framework Agreement” between Lebanon government and Israeli enemy: You can write it off - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Speaker Berri replies to a reporter’s question about the “Framework Agreement” between Lebanon government and Israeli enemy: You can write »»»

Al Manar 2h

Israeli media: A number of soldiers were injured in an attack in 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 Israeli media: A number of soldiers were injured in an attack in South Lebanon 02-07-2026 19:38 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media: A»»»

UPI 2h

China: Skyscraper crash pilot wrote about 'ending his life' in diary - UPI.com

Damage is shown on the facade of Citic Tower, also known as China Zun, in Beijing on June 27. The pilot died in the accident, and authorities said the crash was intentional. Photo by Jessica Lee/EPA July 2 (UPI) -- The pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing's tallest building was a 66-yea»»»

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Arab News 2h

Eliminated but not alone: Mexico City cafe becomes haven for World Cup heartbreak

MEXICO CITY: Amid the sea ‌of green that washed over Mexico City after the country’s World Cup victory over Ecuador on Tuesday, one shop defiantly hoisted the Ecuadorian flag and welcomed all the downtrodden fans of Mexico’s opponents to a place of refuge. Welcome to the Losers Cafe, a coffee shop »»»

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Arab News 2h

Trump wants ‘senseless killing’ in Ukraine to end: US official

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump wants a peace deal to end the “senseless killing” in Ukraine, a US official said Thursday after a massive Russian barrage on Kyiv killed at least 21 people. “President Trump has a humanitarian heart and wants this war settled so the senseless killing ends,” the US»»»

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Arab News 2h

Unclear if French musketeer d’Artagnan’s bones were found, research shows

AMSTERDAM: A skeleton found beneath a Maastricht church this year could not be conclusively identified as that of famed French musketeer Charles de Batz de Castelmore d’Artagnan, city authorities said on Thursday, with some findings raising fresh questions about the theory. “For now, the true origi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Municipalities Association Executive Director Georgieva: Organization Is Strong Expert Hub for Local Authorities

The National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) is a strong expert hub and a bridge between local authorities, State institutions and international partners, NAMRB Executive Director Silvia Georgieva said at a diplomatic reception on Thursday. The reception for member»»»

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Arab News 3h

Syria’s parliament takes shape under Al-Sharaa’s managed inclusivity, analysts say

LONDON: Recent appointments to Syria’s parliament by interim President Ahmad Al-Sharaa appear designed to project a broader, more inclusive political tent, bringing in prominent figures such as Kurdish politician Abdul Hakim Bashar and Druze leader Laith Al-Balous. On Wednesday, Al-Sharaa named the»»»

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Arab News 3h

US to give Tanzania $1.3 bln under five-year health pact

DAR ES SALAAM: The ‌United States has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tanzania to invest more than $1.3 billion in its health sector over the next five years, the latest in a series of deals that have caused controversy in some African countries. The agreement, signed late on Wednesday, i»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Israeli drone raids Nabatieh Al-Fawqa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drone raids Nabatieh Al-Fawqa town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 02-07-2026 19:20 PM Latest News Urgent News More Israeli Attac»»»

Middle East Observer 3h

Morocco Leaps Towards Green Energy Major Players Engage in $32 Billion Hydrogen Ventures

With a staggering investment of nearly $32 billion, Abu Dhabi-based TAQA and Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, alongside other international and local players, have been granted contracts for six major green hydrogen projects in Southern Morocco, set to transform the nation’s energy landscape. The Morocca»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Al-Manar reporter: Israeli enemy carries out new explosion in Beit Yahoun town, 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 reporter: Israeli enemy carries out new explosion in Beit Yahoun town, South Lebanon 02-07-2026 19:06 PM Latest News Urgent News A»»»

RT 3h

Bombed Ukrainian oligarch could expose Kiev’s corruption – former French spy

The Ukrainian millionaire targeted in the Monaco bombing this week had become a nuisance to Kiev, former French intelligence agent Claude Moniquet has told Nice-Matin. Vadim Ermolaev was seriously wounded on Monday evening when an explosive device hidden in a backpack detonated at the entrance to a»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Beyond Bullets: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Forge Digital Defense Alliance

A security agreement struck during Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's visit to Saudi Arabia formalizes Pakistani-Saudi cooperation in cyber defense, digital policing, and forensic technology. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU), which takes their partnership beyond »»»

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Arab News 3h

Spain’s amnesty drive brings 600,000 migrants into formal economy during application review

MADRID: Some 609,737 ‌of the 1.17 million migrants in Spain who applied for legal status in its recent amnesty drive have obtained temporary work permits, government officials said on Thursday, enabling them to start work in the formal economy while their applications are under review. The drive, w»»»

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Jordan Times 3h

Germany's Infineon opens major chip plant as EU seeks tech autonomy

DRESDEN, Germany — German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday, as Europe seeks to bolster its high-tech autonomy.The "Smart Power Fab" in the eastern city of Dresden, completed three months ahead of schedule, has been hailed as a symbol of»»»

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France24 3h

Security guard rescued from building basement eight days after Venezuela earthquakes

An international rescue team saved a 43-year-old man from a collapsed shopping centre in Venezuela's La Guaira on Thursday, eight days after back-to-back earthquakes devastated the coastal region. Rescuers first made contact with the survivor, Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, at the weekend and were»»»

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France24 3h

Israel and Gaza mark 1,000 days since the October 7 attacks and the start of the war

Israel is marking the 1,000th day since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack with calls for a state commission of inquiry into the unprecedented assault that triggered the war in Gaza. But Netanyau's government has long refused to establish such a commission. Meanwhile, Gazans still face attacks despite »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

BTA Signs Media Partnership Agreement with Pomorie Municipality

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Thursday signed a media partnership agreement with Pomorie Municipality aimed at popularizing its calendar of cultural events. BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said that the Agency adds a new partner among Bulgarian municipalities for their cultural calendar, the i»»»

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Arab News 3h

Lebanese president says will not yield ‘a single inch’ of territory to Israel

BEIRUT: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defended on Thursday negotiations with Israel, saying they were not a betrayal and he would not surrender “a single inch of Lebanon’s territory,” according to the presidency. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that the Israeli army would re»»»

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Gulf News 3h

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

It's the 1,000th 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, »»»

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UPI 3h

Man, 44, rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after 8 days - UPI.com

Rescue workers carry Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, 44, an earthquake survivor, in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Thursday. Photo by Ronald R. Pena/EPA July 2 (UPI) -- A man was rescued alive after eight days trapped under rubble of a nine-story building in La Guaira, Venezuela, after two earthquakes devasta»»»

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EU Observer 3h

The cash convoy case that could be Orbán’s smoking gun, and Magyar’s deputy is getting ever more popular (81 days since the elections)

Last year we launched this series in which we summed up news from the Hungarian election campaign on a weekly basis. The series continues so we can report on developments after these historically-significant elections, and on the steps taken by the Tisza government. This week we cover the following»»»

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Arab News 3h

Klopp poised to replace Nagelsmann as Germany coach: reports

BERLIN: Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly set to be sacked as Germany coach, tabloid Bild reported Thursday, with former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp the favorite to take over in the dugout. Nagelsmann, 38, has been under fire since Germany’s last 32 exit from the World Cup after a shock loss to Pa»»»

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Arab News 3h

Can Kawhi Leonard lead Raptors to another NBA title?

TORONTO: Seven years can feel like a lifetime in the National Basketball Association. Since Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to their first NBA championship in 2019, almost everything has changed. Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Danny Green and Fred VanVleet have all moved »»»

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