Gulf News 1m

‘Too bad for US’: Trump criticises birthright ruling, urges action

Washington: US President Donald Trump criticised a Supreme Court ruling that rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, urging the Republican-controlled Congress to pursue legislation instead. "The Supreme Court upheld Birthright Citizenship, which is too bad for our Country, but we c»»»

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The Peninsula 5m

Qatar elected to ACAO Executive Council and Committees

Rabat: The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), participated in the 74th Executive Council Meeting and the 29th General Assembly of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO), held on June 29-30 in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco. The Qatari delegation was headed by »»»

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UPI 9m

Supreme Court strikes down coordinated campaign finance limits - UPI.com

1 of 3 | The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down limits on the amount of money a political party committee can spend in coordination with a candidate. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down federal limits on the amount of money a pol»»»

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Sputnik 9m

Death Toll From Venezuela Earthquake Rises to 1,943 - National Assembly Speaker

CARACAS (Sputnik) - The death toll from the earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 1,943, with over 10,500 injured, National Assembly speaker Jorge Rodriguez said on Tuesday. "The death toll is 1,943, with 10,571 injured," Rodriguez said. Venezuelan and foreign specialists rescued 6,461 people from r»»»

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Al Manar 13m

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling targets the Al-Sadana area on the outskirts of Al-Habariya in southern 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 artillery shelling targets the Al-Sadana area on the outskirts of Al-Habariya in southern Lebanon 30-06-202»»»

TAP 13m

SNCFT signs €38.2 million contract with China for five electric multiple-unit trains

Tunis, June 30 (TAP) – The Tunisian National Railways Company (SNCFT) on Tuesday signed a contract with China for the acquisition of five electric multiple-unit trains worth a total of €38.2 million, as part of the project to double and electrify...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 16m

Bulgarian IT Association Urges Innovation Ministry to Open Dialogue with ICT Sector

The Bulgarian Association of Information Technologies (BAIT) has called on the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation to initiate an open dialogue with the ICT sector and has expressed concern over the expanding role of Information Services AD, Bulgaria's National System Integrator, in t»»»

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Arab News 21m

Israel military shuts West Bank charity

NABLUS, Palestinian Territories: The Israeli military shut down the headquarters of a Palestinian charitable organization in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Tuesday, alleging it supported terrorism, Palestinian officials said. AFP journalists in Nablus reported that the entire building hou»»»

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Arab News 21m

Newcastle’s Tino Livramento expected to return in pre-season after World Cup exit

LONDON: Newcastle ‌defender Tino Livramento has undergone minor surgery after suffering a calf injury and is expected to return during pre-season, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 23-year-old picked up the ‌injury during ‌England squad training ‌in ⁠June and was ⁠subsequently ruled out »»»

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Arab News 21m

Real Madrid’s Mendy to stand trial after dog attacked teenager

MADRID: Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy will stand trial after one of his dogs allegedly attacked a teenager and two other dogs after escaping from his property, according to Spanish reports on Tuesday. The private prosecution is asking for a six-month prison sentence to be issued for causing in»»»

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Arab News 21m

Saudi Arabia reaffirms status as a top UNRWA donor, warns funding gap threatens agency’s mandate

UNITED NATIONS: Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its position as one of the largest donors to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, revealing that it has provided $835 million in development and humanitarian assistance through the agency over the years. It came as member st»»»

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Arab News 21m

Extremists kidnap 37 students in Nigeria

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria: Thirty-seven students were missing after jihadists raided their school where they were writing final exams on Monday, according to a list shared by a Nigerian local government official on Tuesday. The attack occurred Monday morning when assailants from Islamic State West Africa »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 28m

Israel-Bound Passenger Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Burgas after Hijack Alert Error

A passenger flight bound for Israel made an emergency landing at Burgas Airport (on the Black Sea) on Tuesday after a false hijack alert from its faulty transponder. In a press release, the Bulgarian Transport and Communications Ministry identified the civil aircraft as an Airbus A320 operating fro»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 28m

Lawyer Milen Shopov Elected by Supreme Bar Council as Anti-Corruption Commission Member

Lawyer Milen Shopov of the Sofia Bar Association was elected by the Supreme Bar Council as a member of the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Council said in a press release on Tuesday. Shopov and Milena Kalcheva took part in the selection procedure, with both candidates appearing before the Supreme B»»»

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The Peninsula 29m

Ancelotti hails Brazil’s patience after late Japan comeback

DOHA: Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti credited patience, tactical discipline and belief after his side produced a late comeback to defeat Japan 2-1 and book its place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The five-time world champions were pushed to the limit by a determined Japanese sid»»»

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UPI 33m

Supreme Court: States can ban transgender girls from girls' sports - UPI.com

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld states' rights to ban transgender girls from girls' sports Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states can ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports at publicly funded schools. Just»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 34m

Hungary’s Great Plain is slowly drying out, with a Lake Balaton’s worth of water missing

Heat and a lack of rainfall have dried out farmland quickly again this year, but on the Great Hungarian Plain the problem runs deeper. In several areas, water scarcity has become a long-term condition, leaving its mark on groundwater, agricultural land and natural habitats. The situation on the Gre»»»

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Arab News 45m

Pakistan interior minister arrives in Riyadh

RIYADH: Pakistan’s Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Raza Naqvi arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. He was received by his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz on arrival at King Khalid International Airport.»»»

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Gulf News 46m

How Dubai Police’s luxury patrol cars became a global sensation

Dubai: What began as a simple idea to showcase Dubai’s unique identity has evolved into one of the city’s most recognisable global symbols. Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and Public Security in Dubai, has honoured Ali Hassan Al Marzouqi, the man behind the proposal»»»

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Arab News 57m

DP World ILT20 prepared me for international stage, says Khuzaima Tanveer

DUBAI: The UAE and Desert Vipers’ fast bowler Khuzaima Tanveer believes the DP World ILT20 has played a significant role in his development, helping him grow as a player through exposure to some of the biggest names in world cricket. Having progressed from an emerging talent to a capped UAE interna»»»

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Sana 58m

Syria launches 2026 Specialised Exhibitions series in Damascus with 450 companies

Damascus, June 30 (SANA) The Syria Specialised Exhibitions 2026 series kicked off Tuesday at the Damascus Fairgrounds, with participation of around 450 local, Arab, and international companies. The events are organized by Tayara for International Exhibitions and Conferences, under the patronage of »»»

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Gulf News 58m

Book a bus with a tap: Sharjah expands smart transport as demand jumps 24 per cent

Sharjah: Sharjah has expanded its Bus on Demand service, widening coverage to more residential and educational districts as the emirate steps up efforts to build a smarter and more flexible public transport network. The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) said the service, launched in June»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Five entities, 16 officials: US expands sanctions on Hezbollah's financial network

Dubai: The United States has imposed sanctions on five financial entities and 16 officials and individuals linked to Hezbollah's financial network, in a move aimed at disrupting the group's funding channels and restricting its access to the formal financial system. The US Treasury Department said t»»»

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Albanian Daily News 1h

Rama Appoints Former Mayor Who Resigned Under Decriminalization Law to Property Agency Post

Prime Minister Edi Rama has appointed former Shkodër mayor-elect Valdrin Pjetri as head of the Agency for the Treatment of Property, reviving debate over the ruling Socialist Party's handling of officials linked to past criminal records. Pjetri was elected mayor of Shkodër in 2019 but resigned befo»»»

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Arab News 1h

Soccer fans clash with police in The Hague after Morocco stuns the Netherlands at the World Cup

THE HAGUE: Soccer fans clashed with police in The Hague and celebrated in Casablanca after Morocco sent the Netherlands to their earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch on penalties on Monday night. The Netherlands has a sizable Moroccan community and fans of the Morocco soccer team were in »»»

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Arab News 1h

In south Lebanon, Netanyahu says Israel will stay as long as Hezbollah ‘threatens us’

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited troops in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, vowing that his country’s forces would stay in the area as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah remained a “threat.” His comments came after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement under US sponsors»»»

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Arab News 1h

False hope and schadenfreude: Familiar feelings for Germany after another World Cup flop

BERLIN: Another World Cup, another early exit. Germany should be getting used to disappointment, but they don’t make it any less painful for a traditional soccer heavyweight that had been tentatively hoping for a fifth World Cup title to restore lost pride. Germany did manage to survive the group s»»»

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Arab News 1h

China calls for maintaining Iran talks momentum

BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called for maintaining the momentum in the negotiations between the ‌US and ‌Iran in ‌a meeting in Beijing with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. "The current ceasefire remains fragile, ‌but ‌talking is better ‌than fighting, ‌and »»»

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UPI 1h

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. cites hospitalization for depression for 4-month absence - UPI.com

Rep. Tom Kean, R-N.J., lasted voted on Capitol Hill in early March. File Photo courtesy of Congress June 30 (UPI) -- Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., said Tuesday he was hospitalized with depression, a diagnosis that kept him off Capitol Hill for nearly four months without explanation. He made the announ»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Jordan to host second Fintech Festival in September

AMMAN — The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) has announced the second edition of the Jordan Fintech Festival 2026, which will be held on September 23–24 at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre at the Dead Sea.The event is being organised in partnership with the Association of Banks in Jordan an»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Japan says ready to act as yen hits 40-year low

TOKYO — Japan's finance minister said Tuesday that authorities were ready to take "appropriate action" after the yen hit around 40-year low against the dollar.The currency has been sliding for years and has come under renewed pressure because of the Middle East war and the gap in US and Japanese in»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Informality among women ranges from 40% to 71% of total employment

AMMAN — “The economic consequences of crises are never experienced equally. Women across the Arab States are already navigating some of the world’s lowest rates of labour force participation, high levels of informal work and limited access to social protection,” UN Women Regional Director for the A»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Jordan, Brazil seek to deepen trade ties ahead of São Paulo economic forum

AMMAN — Chairman of Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Khalil Haj Tawfiq on Tuesday met a delegation from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (CCAB) to discuss ways to expand trade and investment ties between Jordan and Brazil.During the meeting, the CCAB invited Haj Tawfiq to deliver a keynote ad»»»

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France24 1h

US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes in women's school sports

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's school sports, delivering a major victory to conservatives in one of the country's most fiercely contested culture wars. The US Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for states to »»»

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France24 1h

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting US President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States temporarily or without legal documents are not American citizens. The US Supreme Court»»»

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TAP 1h

 National platform for administrative procedures to be officially launched in September

Tunis, June 30 (TAP)- The National Platform for Administrative Procedures will be officially launched next September. The platform, dubbed Dalil, is geared towards citizens and the administration, Director General of Administrative Reforms and...»»»

UPI 1h

Chile faces mining labor shortage amid investment boom - UPI.com

Chile will need to add nearly 37,000 skilled workers over the next decade to support a planned $104.549 billion mining investment pipeline. File Photo by Sebastian Padilla/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- Chile will need to add nearly 37,000 skilled workers over the next decade to support a pla»»»

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UPI 1h

Colorado primaries to see closely watched contests - UPI.com

Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., faces a primary challenge in Tuesdays elections in his state. File Photo by Sarah Silbiger/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- Colorado voters must turn in their ballots by 7 p.m. MDT Tuesday in the state's primary elections to have their vote count in several hotly c»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Oman Offers US Post-Conflict Plan on Fees for Passing Through Hormuz Strait - Reports

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Oman has offered the United States a post-war plan on collecting payments for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, despite Washington's public calls to keep the waterway toll-free, media reported on Tuesday, citing an Iranian official and diplomats with the knowledge»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria, UK explore expanded economic and industrial cooperation

Damascus, June 30 (SANA) Syria’s Economy and Industry Minister Nidal al-Shaar met with a British businessmen delegation and representatives of British economic institutions on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance economic, industrial, and commercial cooperation between the two countries. The meeting,»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi sets Guinness World Records title with 55 waterslides

Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has officially earned a Guinness World Records title after becoming the waterpark with the most waterslides in the world, with a total of 55 slides. The record was announced during a special ceremony at the waterpark, where Dr Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgaria Sees First Monthly Price Drop Since 2025, Inflation Forecast to FallOpinions

The National Statistical Institute’s preliminary estimates point to a cooling inflation trend in Bulgaria in June 2026, with annual price growth expected to slow to 5.6% compared to 6.9% in May, which marked a near three-year peak. On a monthly basis, consumer prices are projected to fall by 0.8%, »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Female unemployment in Saudi Arabia falls to 9 per cent in latest labour market data

Dubai: Saudi Arabia's unemployment rate among its citizens fell to 6.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, with unemployment among Saudi women declining to 9 per cent, according to new Labour Force Survey data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The figures represent a fur»»»

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Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 1h

No: 125, 30 June 2026, Regarding the Seventh Meeting of Türkiye-Kyrgyzstan Joint Strategic Planning Group

The Seventh Meeting of Türkiye-Kyrgyzstan Joint Strategic Planning Group, co-chaired by H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, and H.E. Jeenbek Kulubaev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, will be convened in Ankara on 1 July 2026.»»»

Middle East Observer 1h

Egyptian, Russian customs sign agreements of cooperation

Egyptian Customs Authority and its Russian counterpart have signed agreements of mutual administrative assistance and protocols for cooperation in field of value and subsequent review between customs authorities. The two sides have also signed protocols to exchange information about the value of th»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Egyptian Banks Raise Deposit Rates as Loan Demand Strengthens

Egyptian banks are intensifying competition for Egyptian pound deposits as strengthening demand for local-currency lending prompts lenders to secure additional funding to support expanding credit activity. Several state-owned and private banks have recently increased returns on selected savings pro»»»

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Naharnet 1h

In south Lebanon, Netanyahu says Israel will stay as long as Hezbollah 'threatens' it

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited troops in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, vowing that the Israeli army would stay in the area as long as Hezbollah remained a "threat". His comments came after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement under U.S. sponsorship last week to supposed»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Shura Council says human rights priority in its legislative and oversight work

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council affirmed that human rights are a firmly established priority in its legislative and oversight work. This stems from the Council's constitutional responsibilities and is in line with the State of Qatar's strong commitment to protecting and promoting human rights, under»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar Red Crescent launches cardiac surgery program in Northwest Syria

Damascus: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a specialist cardiac care program in northwestern Syria, establishing heart surgery and cardiac catheterization services in Idlib province to improve access to treatment for patients with cardiovascular disease. In a statement on Tuesday,»»»

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Arab News 2h

Countries request urgent UN debate on Sudan’s Al-Obeid

GENEVA: The UN Human Rights ​Council has received a request for an urgent debate on the situation in Sudan’s ‌al-Obeid, a ‌spokesperson ​said ‌on ⁠Tuesday. “That ​will most ⁠likely take place on Friday,” Pascal Sim, a spokesperson for the ⁠council, told ‌a ‌press briefing ​in ‌Geneva. The request ‌»»»

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