Arab News 16m

Police arrest retired priest, 84, over Palestine Action support

LONDON: Police arrested an 84-year-old retired priest in London on Sunday for expressing support for Palestine Action. The arrest came during a protest marking one year since the ban on the group under anti-terrorism legislation came into force, The Independent reported. Outside Scotland Yard, the »»»

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Gulf News 17m

Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj pulled from ZEE5 two days after release

Dubai: After a four-year struggle with India’s film certification process, Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj (previously titled Punjab 95) was briefly released on OTT platform ZEE5 in India before being taken down two days later, Indian media reports said. Also Read: Laapataa Ladies actor Satendra Soni»»»

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Gulf News 17m

China and Russia to hold joint naval drills off Qingdao

Beijing: Beijing and Moscow announced Sunday they will hold their annual joint naval exercises off China's coast, with Russia saying the drills will begin Monday. The two countries have close economic and diplomatic ties, and their relations are strengthened by shared opposition to a global order d»»»

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The Peninsula 21m

Archaeologists discovers 23,000-year-old rock engravings at Portugal's Coa Valley

Lisbon: Archaeologists have discovered several prehistoric rock engravings estimated to be more than 23,000 years old at Portugal's Coa Valley Archaeological Park, according to the reports of Lusa news agency on Sunday. The findings were made on the so-called "Rock 9" of the Fariseu archaeological »»»

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The Peninsula 21m

Man killed in shooting in south Dublin

London: A man in his 40s was killed in a shooting in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, on Sunday morning, Irish police said. The shooting occurred at around 830 a.m. at Patrician Park on Kill Avenue, according to An Garda Siochnna, Ireland's national police service. The man's body remained at the scene»»»

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France24 21m

Forest fires threaten Tour de France stage, ravage southern Europe

Wildfires sweeping southern France are threatening a stage of the Tour de France, with officials set to decide later Sunday whether Monday's race can proceed. The blaze, which has already scorched 1,500 hectares near the Pyrenees, is part of a wider wave of fires across southern Europe fuelled by e»»»

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Gulf News 29m

British politician Nigel Farage faces fresh investigation calls over alleged gifts

London: British politician Nigel Farage on Sunday faced fresh allegations over non-disclosure of gifts after a newspaper reported a convicted fraudster paid for his security and staff before he became an MP. An MP said he had asked parliament's standards commissioner to investigate the new claims a»»»

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Daily News Egypt 30m

Temporary tax card to be issued for 8 months to facilitate business establishment, licensing procedures: ETA CEO

In line with the Ministry of Finance’s efforts to remove procedural obstacles and facilitate company establishment, Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), announced that amendments to certain provisions of the Unified Tax Procedures Law (Law No. 206 of 2020) include the introduc»»»

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Daily News Egypt 30m

Egypt’s developers leverage Hollywood icons to attract international property investors

The growing use of Hollywood celebrities and internationally recognized personalities in Egypt’s real estate campaigns is no longer a branding exercise. Industry experts say it has evolved into a strategic marketing approach aimed at positioning Egypt as an international investment destination, sup»»»

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BNE 33m

Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions

US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»

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BNE 34m

Russian forces advance on key Donbas "Fortress Belt" cities

Russian forces have continued to make incremental gains across eastern Ukraine, moving closer to several key urban centres as Ukrainian officials and military analysts warn that the battlefield situation is deteriorating despite continued Western reporting of a “turning point” in the war. Russian f»»»

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BNE 34m

Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions

US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»

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UPI 35m

Trump hypes achievement in weather-dampened America 250 speech - UPI.com

1 of 2 | President Donald Trump called the United States’ 250 years an “unmatched achievement” during his Fourth of July speech in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo July 5 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump called the United States' 250 years an "unmatched achie»»»

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The Peninsula 35m

'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

United States: Howling winds and lashing rains battered Guam and the Northern Marianas late Sunday hours before the projected arrival of a "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-5 hurricane over the US Pacific territories. Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast to roar westwards over the area»»»

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The Peninsula 35m

Uganda says Ebola outbreak contained, seeks lifting of travel restrictions

Kampala: Uganda has contained the spread of Ebola nearly two months after the outbreak was declared following the importation of cases from the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a senior health official said on Sunday. Diana Atwine, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Health, s»»»

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The Peninsula 35m

3 killed, 3 injured in road collision in S. Philippines

Manila: Two passengers and the driver of a tricycle were killed, while three other passengers were seriously injured after the vehicle collided head-on with a sport utility vehicle in Sarangani province, southern Philippines, on Saturday, according to a local media report on Sunday. Local police sa»»»

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Gulf News 41m

Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000

Caracas: Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000, updated official figures showed on Saturday, as international rescue teams began winding down search operations for survivors in the rubble of the disaster. Fatalities jumped by more than 300 from Friday to 2,954, following the »»»

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RT 45m

Iranian mourners call for revenge for slain supreme leader (VIDEOS)

A week-long funeral for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has begun in Iran, with thousands of mourners urging the country’s authorities to exact revenge on the US and Israel for his killing. The burial ceremonies come more than four months after Khamenei was assassinated on February 28»»»

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RT 45m

Scandal erupts in Poland over ‘secret’ Patriot missile delivery to Ukraine

The parliamentary opposition in Poland has demanded answers from the government of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk after reports of a secret delivery of in-demand Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine. On Saturday, several Polish social media accounts, including prominent blogger Pawel Sokala, »»»

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The Peninsula 47m

From LinkedIn to World Cup's favorite underdog

Doha, Qatar: A World Cup opportunity did not arrive through scouts or stadiums for Roberto Lopes, but through LinkedIn, which at first he ignored. The Irish-born central defender assumed the message, written in Portuguese, was spam and didn’t take long before moving on, leaving it sitting unanswere»»»

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The Peninsula 47m

QSE index closes higher

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Sunday's trading session higher by 35.06 points, or 0.34 percent, reaching 10,246.22 points. A total of 157,545,216 shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QR 272,709,352.260 through 12,918 transactions across all sectors. The s»»»

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France24 55m

Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthi officials attend funeral ceremonies for Iran's Khamenei

Tens of thousands of mourners flocked to Tehran's Grand Mosalla Mosque to pay their respects to late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. Among them were representatives from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis of Yemen, members of the "axis of resistance" that Iran has long supported as»»»

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RT 57m

Inside the new fight to expose MKULTRA, the CIA’s mind-control program

A decorated US Air Force serviceman with no history of violence suddenly abducted, raped and murdered a three-year-old girl. When a search party found Jimmy Shaver wandering near San Antonio, Texas, he appeared to be in a trance, unable to explain where he was or how he had gotten there. After his »»»

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The Peninsula 59m

Archaeologists find 2,200-year-old ring depicting Arsinoe III

Moscow, June 05 (QNA) - Archaeologists in the center of the Russian city of Anapa have found a rare bronze ring bearing the image of the Egyptian Queen Arsinoe III, who ruled between 220 and 204 BC during the Ptolemaic period. The ring was discovered inside a hole attached to an old house dating ba»»»

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Arab News 1h

In south Lebanon, Israel army chief vows to act ‘decisively’ against Hezbollah

JERUSALEM: Israel’s military chief visited forces deployed around Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon on Sunday, vowing to push ahead with the campaign against Hezbollah. “The IDF will continue to operate decisively to remove threats from Lebanese territory and is prepared to transition rapidly to »»»

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Gulf News 1h

47 UAE aid trucks enter Gaza carrying vital supplies

Gaza: Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, comprising 47 trucks carrying 416 tonnes of relief supplies, including food parcels and shelter materials, as part of the United Arab Emirates' ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the P»»»

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France24 1h

Summer festival revives worship of Ancient Greek deities at Mount Olympus

As drums echo beneath Mount Olympus and torch-bearing worshippers sing hymns to Zeus, an ancient tradition comes alive each summer in northern Greece. For more than three decades, followers of the country's pre-Christian gods have gathered for the Prometheia Festival, reviving rituals rooted in ant»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudis trade coffee chats for creative workshops

ALKHOBAR: Pottery workshops, cooking classes, candle-making sessions and escape rooms are replacing cafes and restaurants as the go-to social outing for a growing number of Saudis, reflecting changing leisure habits as experience-based businesses continue to expand across the Kingdom. Rather than s»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Relatively hot weather expected tonight

Doha, Qatar: Weather inshore until 6:00 am on Monday will be relatively hot, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report. Offshore, it will be hazy at times. Winds inshore will be mainly westerly to northwesterly at a speed of 03 to 13 knot gusting to 18 knot at places at times. »»»

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TAP 1h

Iraqi civil defence delegation learns about Tunisia’s experience in forest fire prevention & firefighting

TUNIS, July 5, 2026 (TAP) – An official delegation of the General Directorate of Civil Defence of the Republic of Iraq paid a field visit on Saturday to Tabarka, Jendouba governorate, to learn about Tunisia's experience in forest fire prevention and...»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Qatari clubs begin preparations, set for overseas training camps ahead of new season

Doha: Qatari clubs have begun preparations for the 2026-27 season with domestic training camps ahead of overseas preseason camps, which will be held in several European countries during July and August. Following the announcement by the Qatar Stars League of the fixture list for the new season, whi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE IB results 2026: Schools report top scores despite cancelled exams

Dubai: UAE schools are marking a standout year as the May 2026 International Baccalaureate (IB) results begin rolling in, with early data showing students performing well above the global average. Several schools have already reported students achieving the maximum possible score of 45 points, alon»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

President Sulyok hits back at PM Magyar's constitutional overhaul: "I have no reason to resign"

Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has sharply criticised the government’s proposed 17th amendment to Hungary’s Fundamental Law, arguing that the plan to terminate his mandate is incompatible with the principles of the rule of law. Speaking to the Polish conservative weekly Do Rzeczy, Sulyok said the»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt coordinates to issue freedom of information law, open media dialogue

Egypt is coordinating to expedite the issuance of a freedom of information law and establish sustainable, off-budget funding for public service media, following presidential directives to open objective media dialogue that includes opposing views. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Minister o»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi Arabia joins global AI governance dialogue

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will participate in the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, to be held on the sidelines of the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 6 to 7. The dialogue will bring together ministers, policymakers, representatives of international organizations, the private»»»

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UPI 1h

8 shot including 4 children in Fourth of July shooting in Coney island - UPI.com

Eight people were shot in Coney Island, N.Y., during a Fourth of July fireworks display Saturday as four children were among the wounded. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo July 5 (UPI) -- Eight people were shot in Coney Island, N.Y., during a Fourth of July fireworks display Saturday as four»»»

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Arab News 1h

Jordan evacuates 21 individuals from earthquake-hit Venezuela

LONDON: Jordanian authorities have evacuated 21 people from earthquake-hit Venezuela as part of a broader humanitarian response launched to help the South American country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday that the Jordanian evacuees had arrived in Amman on board a C-17 aircraft »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Formula 2 Driver Tsolov Says Strong Starts Key to British Grand Prix Double

Formula 2 driver Nikola Tsolov pointed to his strong starts as one of his main weapons this Formula 2 season after completing a British Grand Prix double at Silverstone on Sunday. The Bulgarian Campos Racing driver gained three places at the start in both the sprint and the feature race. On Sunday,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

MoCI, QatarEnergy sign pact on allocating natural resources for industrial investment opportunities

DOHA: Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani and Minister of State for Energy Affairs, President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi witnessed the signing ceremony of an agreement between the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) and QatarEne»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

MoCI, QatarEnergy to cooperate on evaluating, allocating hydrocarbon-derived resources to qualifying industrial investment opportunities and to develop a new medium industries area in MIC

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) and QatarEnergy signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for cooperating to establish and implement a governance mechanism for the allocation of hydrocarbon-derived resources to industrial investment opportunities, and to develop a new medium industries»»»

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Arab News 2h

Attack by Yemen’s Houthis kills 16 government troops: medics

ADEN: Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed 16 troops in an attack on government-aligned forces south of the port city of Hodeidah, two medical officials told AFP on Sunday, in some of the most violent fighting between the sides in years. The two medical sources said hospitals in the area on the Red Sea coa»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi youth explore space, AI at Jeddah future innovator challenge

JEDDAH: The Space Prize Foundation, a global nonprofit focused on expanding youth participation in the space economy, launched the Space Prize KSA Future Innovator Challenge at Effat University in Jeddah on Sunday, bringing together students aged 12 to 18 for a three-day program focused on space, t»»»

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Gulf News 2h

RTA offers special dining experience for Dubai Marina marine commuters

Dubai: The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a special dining experience for passengers using its marine transport services at Dubai Marina. Under the initiative, passengers arriving at Dubai Marina by ferry, water taxi or abra can enjoy an exclusive dining offer at ‘The Pods»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Why were gold pieces placed inside the mouths of the dead? Egypt's latest discovery offers clues

Dubai: Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered 18 ancient tombs, sealed burial chambers and a collection of rare artefacts, including 24 gold tongue amulets and a granite sarcophagus, during excavations at the archaeological city of Marina El Alamein on Egypt's northwestern Mediterranean coast. The »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Tennis Player Ivanov Receives International Tennis Federation Junior World Champion Award

Ivan Ivanov received the 2025 International Tennis Federation junior world champion award at the World Tennis Champions Awards ceremony at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London on Sunday. Ivanov is the first Bulgarian tennis player to receive the prestigious International Tennis Federation award»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Labour Law amendments establish legislative framework to boost economic competitiveness, balance labour relations

Doha, Qatar: The amendments to Labour Law No. 9 of 2026, which amend some provisions of the Labour Law issued by Law No. 14 of 2004, issued by the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, embody a significant step in the evolution of labour legislation. The changes aim to bolster the competitivenes»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

From 40°C to frost: Hungary records its coldest summer night as temperatures plunge below zero

Just days after much of Hungary sweltered in temperatures close to and above 40°C, parts of the country experienced an extraordinary reversal, with thermometers dropping below freezing during what has become the coldest night of the summer so far. According to weather portal Időkép, the temperature»»»

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Arab News 2h

‘The Garage Challenge’ backs tech entrepreneurs in Riyadh

RIYADH: An intensive three-day entrepreneurship program designed to help innovators, technologists, and business developers turn their ideas into launch-ready technology startups concluded at The Garage in Riyadh. The event, titled “The Garage Challenge,” attracted strong participation, with contes»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

2 dead, 4 injured in truck explosion in China's Inner Mongolia

HOHHOT: Two people were killed and four others injured when a truck exploded following a collision in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday, according to local authorities. The accident occurred at 1127 a.m. on Sunday on a national highway in the region's East Ujimqin Banner. The»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Ukraine Refuses to Accept Bodies of Fallen Soldiers – Russian Defense Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has refused to accept the bodies of Ukrainian servicemen who died in Konstantinovka, in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. The Russian ministry proposed on Saturday that Ukraine take away the remains of deceased Ukrainian soldiers »»»

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