Arab News 1m

Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says it will respond firmly to any attempts to target the Kingdom

CAIRO: The Saudi-led ​coalition in Yemen will respond firmly and with “unprecedented force” ‌to ‌any attempts ​to ‌target ⁠the ​Kingdom, it ⁠said in a statement on Saturday. The statement ⁠came hours ‌after ‌Yemen’s ​Iran-aligned ‌Houthis warned ‌that they would target “Saudi airports and ‌vital in»»»

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Arab News 25m

Egypt overcome Australia to reach last 16 in 2026 World Cup

DUBAI: Egypt have beaten Australia in a penalty shootout at Dallas Stadium to reach the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. It was their first-ever knockout stage win. They now join Morocco as the second African and Arab nation to reach the last 16 of this tournament. Egypt had been buoyed by the ne»»»

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Arab News 33m

Saudi leaders send condolences as Iran holds funeral for slain former supreme leader

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent condolences to Iran’s president as Tehran holds a state funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The message of condolence was convayed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign»»»

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France24 1h

The World This Week - Putin & The ‘Drowning Man Syndrome’ Sudan

From intensifying drone warfare between Ukraine and Russia to mounting fears of a humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, anti-immigration protests in South Africa and a landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court, this week has been shaped by conflicts over power, identity and international law. In Russia,»»»

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RT 1h

Lithuania moves to scrap constitutional ban on nuclear weapons

Lithuanian lawmakers have introduced a constitutional amendment to scrap the country’s ban on hosting nuclear weapons. The proposal, backed by 51 of the Seimas’ 141 members – enough for it to be formally registered – would repeal Article 137 of the constitution, which prohibits weapons of mass dest»»»

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RT 1h

Securing access to Cook Islands’ critical minerals top priority – new US envoy

Newly appointed US ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific island nations Jared Novelly has made securing access to the Cook Islands’ critical minerals one of his top priorities. Located in the South Pacific Ocean, the self-governing territory, which is in free association with New Zealand, b»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Gulf investments in Egypt post 30 June

by Maye Kabil: Gulf countries played an important role in supporting the Egyptian economy after 30 June, either by financial, fuel aids and facilities or by directing more investments to Egypt. Their latest contributions were in the economic conference held in Sharm El Sheikh last March 2015, where»»»

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UPI 1h

Texas Hill Country marks 1 year since deadly July Fourth flood - UPI.com

U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 helicopters provide an aerial view of the flooding of the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, Texas, on July 5. File Photo courtesy U.S. Coast Guard | License Photo As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, with many marking Independence Day with fireworks and barbecue»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Bulgarian PM Proposes to Ukrainian President Joint Construction of Belene NPP with EU Funding

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during Parliament's Question Time on Friday that he had proposed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Bulgaria and Ukraine jointly build the Belene Nuclear Power Plant with European funding. Radev said the proposal was made during a meeting with Zelenskyy »»»

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Al Majalla 2h

How Peru's economy survived the collapse of its politics

Peru has become one of South America’s clearest political contradictions. Presidents fall, parties fragment, voters withdraw, and Congress repeatedly turns constitutional procedures into instruments of self-preservation. At the same time, the economy continues to project a level of discipline that »»»

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UPI 2h

Justice Department calls on states to investigate gas prices - UPI.com

People pump gas at a gas station in Washington, D.C., on May 30. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 3 (UPI) -- The Justice Department on Friday called on states to investigate whether businesses and individuals are artificially inflating gas prices amid complaints from President Don»»»

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Arab News 2h

Russia says seized eastern Ukrainian stronghold of Kostyantynivka

MOSCOW: Russia on Friday said it had captured the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka, a key post on the road leading to the last major cities in the Donbas region under Kyiv’s control. The battle for this city, which had around 78,000 inhabitants before the war, has been taking place since la»»»

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Arab News 2h

UN human rights investigators begin work in Lebanon in ‘first of its kind’ mission

NEW YORK: A team of UN human rights investigators is on the ground in Lebanon collecting evidence on violations committed by all parties to the conflict since March 2, after Beirut granted guarantees for the mission’s deployment, a spokesman for the UN Human Rights Office told Arab News. “Our team »»»

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Arab News 2h

America at 250: Why the US still wrestles with its ideals at home and its role abroad

LONDON: On the occasion of its 250th birthday this July 4, amid the usual fireworks, state fairs, battle re-enactments, parades and backyard barbecues that define Independence Day celebrations, America is a country reflecting on its founding ideals in an era of division and reinvention. In a sense,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Government Plans to Introduce Component of Virtues and Religion Subject in 2027/2028 School Year

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said here Friday that the government aims to introduce the Virtues component of the Virtues and Religion school subject in the 2027/2028 school year. He was speaking during Parliament's Question Time in response to a question from Vazrazhdane MP Angel Yanchev. Radev said »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar takes part in sustainability forum in North Macedonia

Skopje: The State of Qatar has participated in an economic forum in the Republic of North Macedonia focused on turning sustainability into a competitive advantage and building resilient institutions in an uncertain global environment. The forum, held in Skopje on Friday, was organized by the Minist»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Minister of Labour holds a series of meetings with senior officials from Singapore's Ministry of Manpower

Singapore: Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri today held a series of meetings with senior officials from Singapore's Ministry of Manpower responsible for employment, national policies and regulatory frameworks, workforce training and skills development, and social protection. The mee»»»

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Arab News 3h

US to end funding to UN Support Office in Somalia

NAIROBI: The African Union called an emergency meeting on its military mission in Somalia after Washington announced it would end critical funding over the lack of progress against violent extremists. Somalia has been battling the Al-Shabab insurgency for around two decades, but the group still con»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

DRC Ebola claims 452 lives, says WHO

Geneva: The Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus (BVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had claimed 452 lives among 1,460 confirmed cases as of July 1, with transmission continuing to spread into new health zones, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday.»»»

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UPI 3h

Rare printing of Declaration of Independence found in London - UPI.com

The document is one of only 11 known copies of the so-called Exeter printing of the Declaration of Independence. Photo courtesy the British National Archives July 3 (UPI) -- A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence printed in 1776 has been found in London, making it the only known example of »»»

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Sputnik 3h

Russian Army Fully Liberates Konstantinovka — Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin was briefed by Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov on the current situation in the special military operation zone, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Key points:Commanders of assault units from Konstantinovka briefed Putin on the situation in the city an»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE sets out five workplace safety measures to protect workers during summer

Dubai: Employers in the UAE have been advised to provide essential heat protection measures for outdoor workers during the summer months. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said companies must ensure that workers are protected from heat stress by providing the necessary safety and pr»»»

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Arab News 3h

Over 600,000 displaced Lebanese return home amid ceasefire

BEIRUT: More than 640,000 displaced people in Lebanon have returned home, according to the International Organization for Migration, as clashes between Hezbollah and Israel have wound down following a deal to end the Middle East war. Lebanon was drawn into the regional war on March 2 when Hezbollah»»»

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Arab News 3h

NATO leaders to affirm ‘ironclad commitment’ to collective defense

BRUSSELS: NATO leaders, including US President Donald Trump, are set to affirm an “ironclad commitment” to ​collective defense under the alliance’s Article 5 pact at a summit in Ankara next week, according to a text approved by NATO ambassadors on Friday and reviewed by Reuters. NATO members are al»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Big diplomatic move: Hungary and Czechia prepare for joint government summit

Hungary and Czechia have begun preparations for a joint meeting of their governments, which could take place as early as October, according to Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka following talks in Budapest with Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán. Speaking to Czech journalists on Friday, Macink»»»

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Arab News 3h

Book Review: ‘Asa: The Girl Who Turned into a Pair of Chopsticks’

“Asa: The Girl Who Turned into a Pair of Chopsticks” by Natsuko Imamura, published by Faber & Faber in 2024, is a collection of three strange stories with a beating heart that is rooted in the human experience. Translated from the Japanese by Lucy North, the collection dissolves the boundary betwee»»»

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Albanian Daily News 3h

PS Backs Proposal to Extend Mandates for SPAK Prosecutors, Opposition Pushes Back

The head of the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, Socialist MP Ulsi Manja, has voiced support for a proposal to extend the mandate of prosecutors within Albania’s Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), aligning himself with a request put forward by Chief Prosecut»»»

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Arab News 3h

Film AlUla continues developing Saudi talent through specialized training

ALULA: Film AlUla, the film agency of the Royal Commission for AlUla, continues to implement year-round specialized programs and initiatives aimed at developing Saudi talent for careers across the film industry. The initiatives seek to build an integrated film production ecosystem, strengthen AlUla»»»

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France24 3h

USA at 250: 'Zohran Mamdani 'represents the new emerging wing of the Democratic Party'

As the United States of America is set to mark 250 years as a nation, François Picard is pleased to welcome Fanny Lauby, Associate Professor of Political Science at Montclair State University. Professor Lauby observes some striking trends as the US reaches its Semiquincentennial: Recent Supreme Cou»»»

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France24 4h

Iranian leaders, foreign officials pay respects to Khamenei ahead of grand funeral

Iranian officials and international dignitaries paid their respects to Iran's former leader Ali Khamenei on Friday as he lay in state in Tehran. Meanwhile mourners gathered outside the vast Grand Mosalla religious complex where his casket is on display, ahead of its opening to the public »»»

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France24 4h

UN issues 'red alert' over human rights catastrophe in Sudan's El-Obeid

The UN on Friday warned that a "human rights catastrophe" was unfolding in Sudan's El-Obeid where experts have warned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) may be about to stage an offensive. Civilians in the city have already been subjected to "siege-like conditions" for the past 18 months,&nbs»»»

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France24 4h

Spotlight - 'Not a proxy war': Sudan civil war 'would not go on like this' without role of international players

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Jan Pospisil, Sudan Affairs Analyst at the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform. He says the siege has been going on for almost a year, and the RSF seems committed to seizing el-Obeid. While Pospisil explains that Sudan's civil war is not a proxy war in th»»»

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Arab News 4h

What We Are Reading Today: ‘Navigating Your Next’

Author: Julian Lighton In an era of workplace volatility and shifting professional identities, Julian Lighton’s “Navigating Your Next” emerges as a guide for professionals seeking meaningful career transitions. The book is anchored in the belief that most professionals spend roughly 90,000 hours of»»»

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Arab News 4h

Grape production boosts Qassim’s agricultural profile

BURAIDAH: Qassim region continues to reinforce its position as one of the Kingdom’s leading agricultural areas, with grapes emerging as a promising crop that helps in diversifying agricultural production and enhancing economic returns, supported by the region’s favorable natural conditions, promoti»»»

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Arab News 4h

Health minister visits Damascus bombing victims, pledges full medical care

DAMASCUS: Syrian Health Minister Musab Al-Ali visited victims of Thursday’s terrorist bombing in Damascus who are receiving treatment at Damascus Hospital, reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing comprehensive medical care. During the visit on Friday, Al-Ali toured hospital wards, met »»»

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Arab News 4h

Palestinian govt secures $32m for 106 development projects in Jenin

JENIN: Funding for 106 development projects in the Jenin governorate valued at more than $32 million has been secured, the Palestinian government said on Friday. The government is also preparing to rehabilitate partially damaged homes and continue strategic investments in water, electricity and inf»»»

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Arab News 4h

Russian attacks kill six in three different regions, officials say

MOSCOW: Russian attacks ‌killed six people on Friday in three different areas of Ukraine, regional officials said. A series of more than 50 strikes by drones, artillery and bombings killed three in southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region, including two near Nikopol, a town on the opposite bank of the Dn»»»

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Arab News 4h

It’s all in the numbers: Expanded World Cup brings more shocks, but heavyweights still rule

BOSTON, USA: The expanded 48-team World Cup has made giant-killings significantly more likely, according to experts, but the longer and more demanding tournament still favors the traditional heavyweight sides best equipped to sustain their level through five knockout rounds. FIFA expanded the tourn»»»

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Albanian Daily News 4h

Albania Plans National Special Forces Academy Following Launch of Flight School, Rama Says

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced plans to establish a National Special Forces Academy, describing it as the next major step in modernizing the country's defense capabilities following the inauguration of Albania's National Flight School. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the National Fl»»»

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UPI 4h

Funeral events get underway for Iran's slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Crowds of mourners gathered around the coffin of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during his funeral in Tehran on Friday. Photo courtesy KHAMENEI.IR | License Photo July 3 (UPI) -- Iran began a weeklong funeral ceremony for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his f»»»

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Arab News 4h

Sabalenka sets up Wimbledon last-16 clash with Osaka

LONDON: World number one Aryna Sabalenka stepped up her bid for a maiden Wimbledon title with an impressive straight-sets victory over Jelena Ostapenko on Friday. The Belarusian was too strong for Latvia’s Ostapenko, winning 6-4, 6-4 to book a last-16 tie against fellow four-time Grand Slam champio»»»

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Arab News 4h

Portugal asks EU, Spain and Morocco for support as wildfire risk rises

LISBON: Portugal ‌has asked the EU, Spain and Morocco to have extra firefighting aircraft ready in case wildfires worsen during the current heatwave, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said on Friday. He said the unusual move was prompted not by a shortage of national resources, but by what he describe»»»

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Arab News 4h

Netanyahu, Trump agree to meet in US ‘soon,’ Israeli PM’s office says

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump spoke on Friday and agreed to meet “soon” in the United States, the premier’s office said. The conversation comes after the United States and Israel fought alongside each other in their military campaign against Iran»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Anti-Government Protest Takes Place in Central Sofia

Citizens staged a protest against the Government on Friday evening in front of the President's Administration building. The demonstration, held under the motto "ANTI-Radev", was organized on social media by Manol Glishev. Glishev told the rally that Rumen Radev cannot continue to be Prime Minister »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar raises concern over attacks on Sudan's El Obeid at UN Human Rights Council

Geneva: The State of Qatar has expressed deep concern over the continuing humanitarian crisis in Sudan, calling on all parties to the conflict to respect international law and engage in dialogue to reach a lasting peace. The remarks were given on Friday by HE Permanent Representative to the United »»»

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Sana 4h

Syrian delegation begins Japan visit to boost reconstruction cooperation

Tokyo, July 3 (SANA) A Syrian delegation has begun an official visit to Japan aimed at boosting cooperation on reconstruction and early recovery through closer engagement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Syria’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing said on Friday. The delegat»»»

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UPI 4h

NYC Mayor Mamdani praises 'righteous dissent' in U.S. 250th speech - UPI.com

1 of 4 | New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers an address to commemorate America's 250th anniversary on Friday in New York City. Mayor Mamdani delivered the speech from George Washington's desk, surrounded by recently naturalized citizens. Pool Photo by Anna Connors/UPI | License Photo July 3»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

PM Magyar publishes drone video of former President Áder's residence after heated exchange

A public dispute between Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and former President János Áder has escalated after the prime minister published drone footage of Áder’s official residence while accusing him of benefiting from taxpayers’ money. The exchange began after the former President criticised»»»

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Arab News 5h

Saudi Arabia aims to boost quality of life in Asir

ABHA: Projects to humanize roads and public facilities and improve the urban landscape have become a cornerstone of efforts to enhance quality of life and stimulate economic and commercial activity across Asir’s cities, according to the municipality. The initiatives form part of the municipality’s »»»

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Arab News 5h

KSrelief prosthetics center serves 8,050 beneficiaries in Taiz

TAIZ: As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts to support Yemenis and alleviate their suffering, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center implemented the eighth phase of its project to operate the Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Center in Taiz, from Jan. 1 to May 31. The project aims to»»»

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