Arab News 8m

Can Saudi Arabia turn supply chain disruptions into long-term opportunities?

RIYADH: The recent escalation of tensions involving the US, Iran and Israel, coupled with prolonged disruption to Red Sea shipping, has accelerated a rethink of global trade routes and supply chain strategies. As businesses seek more resilient logistics networks, Saudi Arabia sees an opportunity to»»»

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The Peninsula 14m

Trump returns to White House press dinner months after shooting chaos

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump returned to the White House Correspondents' Dinner amid heightened security Friday, three months after an alleged assassination attempt forced his chaotic evacuation from the event. Defying threats from what he called "lunatics," Trump is set to »»»

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Gulf News 49m

'Betrayal': The young victims of India's NEET exam leak scandal

Growing up with a chronically ill mother in a remote village in India, Rema Begum aspired to become a doctor until her dream was cut short by her own tragic death. After years of studying and costly coaching classes, the 20-year-old believed she had finally done enough to win a coveted seat at a go»»»

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Gulf News 49m

UNESCO adds West Bank site and Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections

A United Nations committee voted Friday to inscribe a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a set of castles in southern Lebanon as World Heritage sites, despite objections from Israel, which had urged the committee to reject the bids. The decision at a UN Educational, Scientific and Cultu»»»

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The Budapest Times 57m

Counter-terrorism unit begins protecting PM ahead of official handover

The Prime Minister's personal protection continues to be provided by the Ready Reserve Police with the support of the Counter Terrorism Centre (TEK), in close cooperation — the Ministry of Interior (BM) stated on Friday in response to an inquiry from MTI, after 24.hu reported that, according to inf»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

More than 160,000 flee out-of-control wildfires in France, Spain

Lège-Cap-Ferret, France: France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as unprecedented forest fires ravaged areas on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, a French city flanked by tourist havens and world-renowned vineyards. French President Emmanuel Macron asked the army on Friday to mobilise »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump hails ‘nuclear renaissance’ as advanced reactors achieve early milestones

In a White House event on Friday, US President Donald J. Trump celebrated what he described as a "pivotal victory" for American energy dominance: multiple cutting-edge civilian nuclear reactors reaching operational “criticality” well ahead of an ambitious target set by his administration. The annou»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Will Dharmendra Pradhan resign? Delhi CJP protest seeks Centre’s answer

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Saturday said it wants a clear “yes or no” response from the Centre on whether it will seek the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the group’s representatives are s»»»

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Arab News 1h

Ukraine is still fortifying its border with Belarus years after Russia invaded from there

ALONG THE UKRAINE-BELARUS BORDER: More than four years after Russia launched its assault on Kyiv from Belarus, Ukraine is still fortifying the border it shares with Moscow’s ally. What was once a busy crossing between the two countries is now a quiet, mine-laden stretch of land closed off to civili»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

The Vance Doctrine

We chose this week’s cover story because US Vice President JD Vance, who could take over from his boss in 2028, recently outlined a wider political vision that could reshape the contours of America’s Middle East policy, especially with regards to Israel and Iran. Speaking to podcaster Joe Rogan for»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Track record: government lays out rails-to-riches railway revival

Around 3,500 billion forints (just over 9.6 billion euros) will be available over the next ten years for the "Gábor Baross" development plan to modernise the railway network. This was announced by Prime Minister Péter Magyar at the presentation of the Baross Plan on Wednesday in Budapest — in the p»»»

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Gulf News 3h

SpaceX carries out successful Starship test flight, first since going public

SpaceX's Starship on Friday sailed through its first test flight since the company went public. "Starship is intact, floating in the ocean and transmitting telemetry!" company head Elon Musk said on X. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The ship sere»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Good news: Temperatures are finally dropping across the UAE this weekend

Dubai: Temperatures are set to edge lower across the UAE on Saturday, while humid conditions are expected to bring a chance of fog and mist over parts of the country during the night and early morning, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said Saturday will be generally fa»»»

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UPI 4h

More than 200,000 people flee wildfires in France, Spain - UPI.com

Spanish authorities declared a national emergency as three blazes burning near Madrid merged into one, forcing some 60,000 people from their homes. In France, 141,000 people were evacuated from the regions of Gironde and Landes. Photo by Damien Rembert/EPA July 24 (UPI) -- More than 200,000 people »»»

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Arab News 5h

US military says it fired on another vessel breaching Iranian blockade

IRBIL, Iraq: The US military said Friday that it fired on another merchant vessel that was trying to breach its blockade of Iran’s ports, while the Islamic Republic targeted American strongholds around the Arabian Gulf.The US and Iran showed no sign of backing away from their conflict after a 13th »»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

Direct US-Lebanon flights move closer as government begins approval process – Ya Libnan

Share: The U.S. government has begun the process of allowing American airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon for the first time in more than four decades. However, flights will not begin immediately, as security assessments, regulatory approvals and airline decisions are still required before»»»

BNE 6h

Uzbek police officer dies in mystery motorbike smash on “presidential motorcade” road

Officials in Uzbekistan have denied that a traffic police officer died in a motorcycle collision with a passenger car that took place after a Tashkent road was closed to make way for the presidential motorcade. Not long after the fatal crash (captured by this dashcam footage at about eight&nbs»»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

Lebanon, Israel to hold next talks in Italy on August 4, report – Ya Libnan

Share: A destroyed building, as Lebanese army troops deploy in the area following the withdrawal of Israeli forces, under a U.S.-brokered plan, in southern Lebanon, in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, Lebanon July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Aziz Taher Beirut- Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold their next round of»»»

UPI 7h

Israeli military ups pressure in West Bank as settler violence rises - UPI.com

Relatives of Palestinians killed during clashes with Israeli settlers mourn at Nablus hospital in the West Bank. Photo by Alaa Badarneh/EPA July 24 (UPI) -- The Israeli military is launching a major operation in the occupied West Bank after a clash between settlers and Palestinians left six people »»»

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UPI 8h

ICC chief prosecutor ousted over sexual misconduct allegations - UPI.com

Allegations against Karim Khan first emerged in 2024, when a female ICC lawyer reported that the chief prosecutor had repeatedly sexually harassed and abused her. File Photo courtesy International Criminal Court | License Photo July 24 (UPI) -- Chief prosecutor Karim Khan was ousted from the Intern»»»

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France24 8h

Arrests, denials and missing images: Gulf states’ response to Iranian strikes

Since the conflict between Iran and the United States began on February 28, more than 1,000 people have been arrested for attempting to document Iranian strikes in Jordan and Gulf countries allied with Washington. The governments of these countries have sought to deter the circulation of such image»»»

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UPI 8h

Heat dome to build east into next week, bringing hottest weather of season to St. Louis, Memphis - UPI.com

A person talks on a cellphone at Wagner Park with temperatures approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit July 3 in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Triple-digit heat is slated to roast a large portion of the central United States through the final days of July as a massive, recor»»»

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UPI 8h

Congress leaders demand answers in ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado - UPI.com

An agent watches the crowd from his car outside an ICE facility in Newark, N.J., where detainees started a hunger strike in May to protest what they call inhumane conditions inside the detention center. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo July 24 (UPI) -- Congressional leaders on Fr»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 9h

Hungaroring F1 highlights: Ferrari dominate Friday

Ferrari made an emphatic start to the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton topping the two Friday practice sessions at the Hungaroring. While the Italian team controlled the opening-day Hungaroring F1 highlights, championship leader Kimi Antonelli struggled for»»»

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Arab News 9h

How Saudi- and UN-led initiatives are putting rural women at the heart of Syria’s recovery

LONDON: Across Syria’s war-scarred landscape, reconstruction efforts have largely centered on shattered cities and critical infrastructure, even as other initiatives aim to extend recovery beyond urban areas. One such effort, led by Saudi aid agency KSrelief and the UN Development Programme, is shi»»»

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UPI 9h

Sean 'Diddy' Combs in solitary confinement after prison fight - UPI.com

Sean "Diddy" Combs was placed in solitary confinement in New Jersey's Fort Dix prison after he got into a fight with a fellow inmate earlier this week. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 24 (UPI) -- Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been put in solitary confinement after allegedly b»»»

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Arab News 9h

Five officers hurt after patrol boat hits bridge: London police

LONDON: Five London police officers were injured Friday after their boat patrolling the River Thames struck Westminster Bridge and they went into the water, the UK capital’s Metropolitan Police Service said. The force said in a statement that “a boat from the Met’s Marine Policing Unit struck Westm»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 10h

Poland has 1.9 mln consumers with PLN 40.4 bln in debt

Poland’s National Debt Register lists 1.9 mln consumers with a combined PLN 40.4 bln in overdue debt. The average debtor owes PLN 21,500, while people aged 36–55 account for 60% of all arrears. Debt collectors hear explanations ranging from genuine financial hardship and illness to forgotten deadli»»»

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UPI 10h

Analysis: Lebanon walks diplomatic tightrope in bid to end Israel war - UPI.com

Soldiers stand watch at a Lebanese army checkpoint in Zawtar al-Gharbiya, southern Lebanon, on Friday. Zawtar al-Gharbiya is among the designated pilot zones under the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, from which Israeli forces are scheduled to withdraw. Photo by EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, »»»

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Arab News 10h

PIF signs $9.5b worth of deals with World Bank Group to boost investment, jobs

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has signed agreements worth up to $9.5 billion with two World Bank Group institutions to unlock investment, support economic development and create jobs in the Kingdom and across emerging markets. A $6 billion agreement with International Finance Corp. »»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Death toll from Israeli aggression on Lebanon rises to 4,330

Beirut: The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health's Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) announced on Friday that the death toll from the Israeli Aggression on Lebanon since March 2 has risen to 4,330, with 12,236 people injured. Lebanon and the Israeli entity signed a US-brokered framewo»»»

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Arab News 10h

PIF signs $9.5b worth of deals with World Bank Group to boost investment, jobs

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has signed agreements worth up to $9.5 billion with two World Bank Group institutions to unlock investment, support economic development and create jobs in the Kingdom and across emerging markets. A $6 billion agreement with International Finance Corp. »»»

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Arab News 10h

Review: ‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’

Written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa I have been looking forward to “Daemons of the Shadow Realm” ever since I heard Hiromu Arakawa was getting another anime adaptation. As someone who considers “Fullmetal Alchemist” one of the greatest anime ever made, my expectations were probably unfairly h»»»

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Arab News 10h

A seaplane crashes into a remote island north of Seattle but all 11 on board are rescued

SEATTLE, USA: A seaplane carrying 11 people crashed and caught fire on the rocky coast of a remote, forested island near Washington’s border with Canada, but a swift rescue by nearby boats and a helicopter got everyone safely to hospitals. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday one pers»»»

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Arab News 10h

F1 needs better balance between business and sport, says Norris 

BUDAPEST: Formula One has been driven too much by business decisions and needs to remember it is a sport, according to McLaren’s world champion Lando Norris. With drivers chafing at new regulations that have cramped their speed, particularly at last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, the Briton told rep»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Massive wildfire engulfs Madrid region, thousands evacuated

The worst wildfire in the Madrid region's history raged west of the Spanish capital on Friday, with around 40,000 people evacuated or ordered to remain indoors. Strong winds and scorching temperatures hampered efforts to contain the flames, which had destroyed dozens of homes and forced the closure»»»

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UPI 11h

Latin American governments weigh impact of Trump's new tariffs - UPI.com

President Donald Trump's new round of tariffs stem from an investigation launched by the Office of the United States Trade Representative in March into whether trading partners effectively prohibit imports made with forced labor. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 24 (UPI) -- Governments»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 11h

Magyar government announces new dismissals

The Ministry of Social Relations and Culture has terminated the employment of the directors of the Natural History Museum, the National Széchényi Library and the Museum of Applied Arts, following a comprehensive institutional review of cultural background institutions, aimed at ensuring workplace s»»»

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Sputnik 11h

Trump Threatens EU With Big New Tariff, Probe Over Massive Google Fine

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened the European Union with a substantial tariff and an investigation over the bloc's new fine against US tech giant Google. On Thursday, the European Commission said it had fined Google 890 million euros (nearly $1 billion) for viol»»»

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Gulf News 11h

US court rules abortion pill restrictions 'unlawful'

Washington: A US federal court in Virginia has ruled that restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump's administration on the abortion pill mifepristone are "unlawful" and must be reconsidered. The case was brought by the nonprofit Center for Reproductive Rights in May 2023 on behalf of abortion»»»

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Gulf News 12h

India says citizen killed in Black Sea ship attack

New Delhi: India said Friday that one of its nationals was killed in an attack last week on a commercial vessel transiting the Black Sea. The foreign ministry condemned the strike, saying that the MV Omorfi -- which had three Indian nationals on board -- was attacked on July 18 "while transiting th»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Trump says EU to pay 'very big price' for Google fine

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to hit the European Union with tariffs and a formal trade investigation over Brussels' latest antitrust penalty against Google. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the bloc "will pay a very big price for this illegal and high»»»

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RT 12h

Another oil artery under threat? The Houthis are testing Riyadh

The Ansar Allah movement of Yemen (the Houthis) has announced what it calls a “maritime embargo” against Saudi Arabia. The group’s military spokesman, Yahya Saree, framed the move as retaliation for what he described as 12 years of Saudi-led blockade by sea and air against Yemen. The wording itself»»»

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Arab News 12h

Residents enter shattered south Lebanon town after Israeli withdrawal

ZAWTAR AL-GHARBIYEH, Lebanon: Residents began entering the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar Al-Gharbiyeh on Friday, some inspecting damaged homes and searching for belongings after Israeli troops withdrew and the Lebanese army deployed under a US-brokered agreement. The return remains tentative. Mo»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 12h

Video: men travelled on the side of a train in Hungary

Unknown individuals chose to travel on the side of a train in Érd, according to footage shared by the local police. Uknown men travelled on the side of a train According to a video uploaded to the official YouTube page of the Hungarian police, unidentified men travelled on the side of a passenger t»»»

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Al Manar 12h

Commander of Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbia Central Headquarters Major General Ali Abdollahi: We will kill an American soldier in response to the loss of every Iranian. We have prepared free, direct tickets to hell for you - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Commander of Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbia Central Headquarters Major General Ali Abdollahi: We will kill an American soldier in response to the l»»»

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More Israeli Attacks in South Lebanon Reported

The Israeli occupation forces continued on Friday its violations and attacks on the various towns and villages on South Lebanon. In this regard, the Zionist enemy incinerated houses in Al-Qantara town, carrying out bombings in Taybeh, Markaba, Kfartebnit, Al-Tiri, Haddatha and Beit Yahoun. The Isra»»»

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Arab News 12h

Israel’s Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House on Tuesday

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, the Israeli leader’s office said. Since Trump’s return to office last year, the two have already met six times, most recently on February 11 in Washington. But this visit comes at»»»

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Arab News 12h

IOC won’t pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup

GENEVA: IOC member and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino will not have to explain to the Olympic body how US President Donald Trump helped to stop a player’s ban at the World Cup. The IOC said on Friday it has no jurisdiction to investigate Infantino’s alleged lack of political neutrality. A London-base»»»

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Arab News 13h

Road to 2034: How AI is changing the World Cup

JEDDAH: When the FIFA World Cup kicked off in USA, Mexico and Canada, billions of fans were glued to their screens. There were goals, controversies and last-minute dramas but the real magic was not just happening on the grass. Behind the scenes, engineers and tech companies had turned the tournamen»»»

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