Sputnik 3m

Putin and Trump Hold Constructive Phone Call, Discuss Ukraine and Middle East – Kremlin Aide

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a new phone call, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said. The call was initiated by the American side and lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes. According to Ushakov, the conversation was not only protocol-related, but also businesslike and highly »»»

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Gulf News 8m

Video: Brooklyn Bridge fire breaks out as crowds watch Independence Day fireworks

A brief fire broke out on New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday night during the annual Fourth of July fireworks display, as video circulating on social media showed flames and smoke rising while the celebration unfolded over the East River. According to CNN, the Fire Department of New York (»»»

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Arabfinance 17m

CBE denies reports of new 25, 50 piastre, EGP 1 banknotes Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) refuted reports circulating on social media and websites regarding the issuance of new 25-piastre, 50-piastre, and EGP 1 paper banknotes, according to an official statement. It clarified that the paper banknotes currently in circulation are from previou»»»

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Gulf News 32m

US 250th anniversary: Trump marks milestone with patriotic address

President Donald Trump on Saturday blended patriotic appeals with partisan messaging as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, calling it “one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time.” Speaking in Washington after storms forced a roughly two-hour evacuation o»»»

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The Budapest Times 46m

Magyar submits sweeping constitutional reform package to parliament

Péter Magyar submitted to the National Assembly, on behalf of the government, a proposal for the 17th amendment to the Basic Law. This was announced on Saturday on the Prime Minister's Facebook page, with the addition that the amendment would terminate the current President of the Republic's mandat»»»

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RT 1h

Storm threat triggers chaotic evacuation ahead of Trump’s speech (VIDEOS)

US President Donald Trump is set to take the stage in Washington, DC, to deliver his Freedom 250 address after a storm threat forced a chaotic evacuation of the National Mall and left many attendees unable to get back through security in time for the speech. Thousands had gathered near the Washingt»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump pushes ahead with US 250th birthday speech after storm delay

US President Donald Trump said he would deliver a much-hyped speech in Washington on Saturday to mark America's 250th birthday "no matter what" after severe weather forced the temporary evacuation of huge crowds of spectators. Tens of thousands who braved the hottest Fourth of July on record in the»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Hot today, dusty tomorrow: UAE weather to shift through the week

Dubai: The UAE is expected to see fair to partly cloudy weather today, Sunday, with low clouds forming over the eastern coast and light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds freshening at times, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Temperatures are forecast to reach up to 47°»»»

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RT 3h

German police clash with left-wing protesters amid AfD party convention (VIDEO)

German police have deployed pepper spray and batons in a clash with left-wing activists in the city of Erfurt. The demonstrators were attempting to derail a convention of the opposition Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The right-wing party advocates tougher immigration laws and also opposes Ger»»»

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UPI 4h

German protesters, police clash amid far-right political party meeting - UPI.com

Demonstrators gather to protest against the Alternative for Germany party, which is this weekend. Photo by Christoph Rutenolk/EPA July 4 (UPI) -- Thousands of protesters on Saturday blocked roads in Erfurt, Germany, in an effort to prevent members of the far right Alternative fur Deutschland party »»»

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UPI 4h

North Korean escapee recalls seeing public execution at age 9 - UPI.com

Rights group raises North Korea's public executions at global death penalty congress for the first time A Sourth Korean man looks at a caricature depicting a public execution in North Korea, during a rally against North Korea's human rights policy in Seoul, South Korea. Photo by JEON HEON-KYUN / EP»»»

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UPI 5h

Treasury Department launches 'Trump Accounts' for children under 18 - UPI.com

Starting July 4, parents can open "Trump accounts" that, for children born during President Donald Trump's second term as president, include a $1,000 investment deposit. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 4 (UPI) -- The Trump administration officially launched "Trump Accounts" on»»»

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Middle East Observer 5h

Egyptian Cabinet Extends Grace Period for Foreign Residents to Legalize Status by an Additional Year

Cairo, In a significant move aimed at regulating the status of foreign residents, the Egyptian cabinet has extended the grace period for an additional year, allowing unlawful foreigners more time to legalize their residency. This decision, taken during a recent cabinet meeting, reflects Egypt’s eff»»»

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Arab News 6h

Iran-backed Hezbollah and Hamas attend Khamenei funeral ceremonies

TEHRAN: Representatives of Tehran-backed militant groups attended the funeral ceremonies of slain Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday, with envoys from Hezbollah and Hamas meeting with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, state media reported. Tehran has for years provided support to Palest»»»

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Arab News 6h

Israel hasn’t said who its soldiers abused. Two Gaza mothers think it’s their son

GAZA/JERUSALEM: The photo depicts a blindfolded Gaza man stripped to his ​underwear and restrained face down on a cot while in Israeli custody. Israel says the image is genuine and has acknowledged that the treatment it depicts “does not align” with its military’s values. But it has yet to say who »»»

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Arab News 6h

Fearless Eala topples Swiatek as shocks rock Wimbledon

LONDON: Two gaping holes were blasted into the women’s draw at Wimbledon on Saturday as defending champion Iga Swiatek was outplayed by Filipino crowd-pleaser Alexandra Eala and second seed Elena Rybakina was sent packing by Belgian Elize Mertens. Disgruntled Polish third seed Swiatek lost a titani»»»

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Arab News 6h

Iran envoy says friendly nations to get ‘special’ Hormuz fee treatment

BEIJING: Iran’s ambassador to China insisted Saturday that new fees would be charged to ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz — an idea rejected by Washington — while assuring that “friendly” nations would receive special treatment. The initial deal struck between Iran and the United States to end »»»

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Arab News 6h

Norway pin hopes on Haaland against Brazil

EAST RUTHERFORD: Erling Haaland has feasted on defenses throughout the World Cup, and Norway will need their talismanic striker at his ruthless best if they are to topple Brazil in Sunday’s last-16 clash. Haaland’s late winner against Ivory Coast — his fifth goal at the tournament — secured Norway’»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Ounahi brace as Morocco blank Canada 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

DPA Houston Azzedine Ounahi scored a brace as ruthless Morocco reached the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday with a 3-0 victory over Canada who became the first host nation to go out. Man of the Match Ounahi opened the scoring for the African champions and 2022 semi-finalists in the 50th minute,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Gaza’s silent public health catastrophe

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha “What is being witnessed in Gaza today is no longer simply a humanitarian emergency, it is the collapse of the foundations of public health. When clean water disappears, sanitation systems fail, healthcare services collapse, and thousands of families are forced to survive in »»»

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Jordan Times 7h

Surging real estate development divides opinion on Athens' Riviera

GLYFADA, Greece — In the southern Athens seaside suburb of Glyfada, a pensioner struggles to cross an avenue with her shopping trolley, zigzagging between cars stuck in traffic."I've had enough of these traffic jams," says Vassiliki Karvela as she finally reaches the local weekly market in her town»»»

Qatar Tribune 7h

Americans stay closer to home, helping local businesses

Agencies Small business owners in US tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer, trading overseas travel for road trips, choosing daylong sojourns over extended beach stays, and cooking instead of eating out while on vacation to save money. The report»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Millions expected for Khamenei funeral

More than 10 million people, including representatives from over 100 countries, are expected in Tehran for funeral of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed along with family members at the start of the US-Israel war on Iran. Large-scale public commemorations for Ali Khamenei h»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

IAM Filipina celebrates PID 2026 with culture, community & unity

The spirit of Filipino pride, unity and resilience took centre stage as IAM Filipina celebrated Philippine Independence Day (PID) 2026 on June 19 at the Al Rayyan Hall of the Sheraton Grand Hotel, bringing together members of the Filipino community for an evening of cultural performances, heritage »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Mannai Home unveils TCL’s 2026 SQD-Mini LED TV lineup in Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha Mannai Home, in partnership with TCL, has officially launched the highly anticipated 2026 TCL SQD-Mini LED TV lineup in Qatar introducing the premium C7L, C8L and flagship X11L models. The launch event showcased TCL’s latest display innovations, bringing exceptional bright»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Two award-winning female chefs lead Rosewood Doha anniversary

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its first anniversary celebrations, Rosewood Doha has organised a month-long culinary programme in collaboration with two-award winning female chefs - each bringing her own distinctive expression of flavour, craft and storytelling to the occasion. Taking place t»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 7h

Dino shares lowest in four years due to slow expansion

Dino Polska shares fell by more than 4% on Friday, reaching their lowest level since May 2022, after another analyst cut the company’s valuation. Bloomberg reported that the sell-off was driven by a slowdown in new store openings, which weakened the previous narrative of rapid growth. Dino opened 1»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 7h

Changes to tax laws come into force

New amendments to Poland’s personal income tax, corporate income tax and flat-rate income tax rules have entered into force, introducing changes favorable to taxpayers. The deadline for submitting accounting books to the tax office has been extended. For personal income taxpayers, the new deadline »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 7h

PLN 5 bln planned for local governments for shelters

Around PLN 5 bln from Poland’s Civil Protection and Civil Defense Program is to go directly to local governments, while the full program is worth nearly PLN 34 bln for 2025-2026. Poland is returning to planning collective protection facilities after almost 30 years, but experts warn that the main c»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 7h

Predictability ends in automotive industry

Poland’s automotive supply sector is facing growing pressure as long-term contracts give way to shorter orders. A Keralla Research survey for Bibby Financial Services found that 96% of companies serving the automotive industry have seen changes in relations with major customers, while 36% report a »»»

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Al Majalla 8h

One town at a time: Israel, Lebanon boost coordination

After a ‘framework agreement’ was signed between Lebanon and Israel in Washington on 26 June, attention has shifted to its implementation. Sponsored by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, it aims to end hostilities between the two Middle East neighbours, secure the Israeli army’s withdrawal from sou»»»

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Arab News 8h

Israeli military says killed armed militant in south Lebanon

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Saturday that it killed an armed militant in the “security zone” under its control in south Lebanon. “Earlier today (Saturday), IDF soldiers identified an armed terrorist operating inside the Security Zone, in the Majdal Zoun area in southern Lebanon,” the mi»»»

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UPI 8h

8-year-old is the billionth person to visit California's Disneyland - UPI.com

Eight-year-old Andres Robles was named the honorary billionth guest at Disneyland in California, Walt Disney's first theme park, which opened in July 1955 and launched the American theme park industry. Photo by Disney Parks Blog July 4 (UPI) -- Seventy years after Walt Disney opened the Disneyland »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 8h

Burger King announces ambitious expansion in CEE

Burger King is planning major expansion in Central and Eastern Europe through Rex Concepts, its master franchisee in Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania. According to Rex Concepts CFO Małgorzata Kloka, the chain currently has fewer than 200 restaurants across the three markets, but sees long-ter»»»

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Jordan Times 8h

Turkey annual inflation dips slightly to 32.1%

ISTANBUL — Turkey's annual inflation eased to 32.1 per cent in June from 32.6 per cent in May, though sharp increases in housing and education costs drove consumer prices higher, official data showed on Friday.Consumer prices rose 0.99 per cent month-on-month in June, slowing from 1.7 per cent in M»»»

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Jordan Times 8h

ACI exports rise 9.5% to JD3.8 billion in H1 2026

AMMAN — Exports by the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) rose by 9.5 per cent during the first half of 2026 to JD3.801 billion, reflecting the resilience of Jordan's industrial sector despite regional challenges.According to the chamber's statistical report released on Saturday, exports increased fro»»»

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Jordan Times 8h

India, Japan vow closer work on critical minerals

NEW DELHI — India and Japan will work more closely on critical minerals to boost "resilience" in their supply chains, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday, as the two huge Asian economies look to cut dependence on top exporter China.Both India and Japan depend on imports for many such mineral»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 8h

Burger King announces ambitious expansion in CEE

Burger King is planning major expansion in Central and Eastern Europe through Rex Concepts, its master franchisee in Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania. According to Rex Concepts CFO Małgorzata Kloka, the chain currently has fewer than 200 restaurants across the three markets, but sees long-ter»»»

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France24 8h

A divided US celebrates 250th birthday as heatwave bears down on East Coast

The US is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the country's independence on Saturday under sweltering temperatures, with a massive fireworks show planned in Washington following a speech by US President Donald Trump. The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country grippe»»»

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France24 8h

Iran holds funeral for Ali Khamenei: Attendees 'hardline factions' of society, specialist says

Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Saturday for the start of a dayslong funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Tara Kangarlou, a global affairs journalist and author of The Heartbeat of Iran, said most attendees were "more emboldened, hardline factions o»»»

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Sana 8h

Aoun urges continued US support for Lebanon following framework agreement with Israel

Beirut, July 4 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the United States on Saturday to continue supporting Lebanon, its institutions and its armed forces following the signing of a US-brokered framework agreement with Israel aimed at achieving “lasting peace,” the Lebanese presidency said.»»»

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France24 8h

France's first detected Ebola patient recovers, leaves hospital

A doctor who was being treated for Ebola in France after having tested positive following a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and is out of hospital, Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said in a statement Saturday. It was the first time that French authorities had detected the dead»»»

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Albanian Daily News 9h

Albanian PM Defends Zvërnec Resort Project, Says Environmental Rules Will Be Respected

Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended plans for a proposed multibillion-euro tourism resort near the protected Zvërnec Lagoon, rejecting accusations that his government weakened environmental protections to facilitate the investment. In an interview with German broadcaster ZDF, Rama said the land in»»»

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Arab News 9h

Erdogan says Israel must not scupper peace deal

ANKARA: Turkish ‌President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Middle East peace efforts could not succeed ​without regional backing and that Israel must not be allowed to “dynamite” the US-Iran peace deal. Speaking alongside Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul, Erdogan said:»»»

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Arab News 9h

Saudi diplomacy is key to ending Sudan war, EU special representative for the Horn of Africa tells Arab News

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has become a key diplomatic actor in efforts to end Sudan’s civil war, with the Kingdom uniquely positioned to translate years of stalled negotiations into a ceasefire and political transition, according to the EU’s envoy for the Horn of Africa. “I think it’s key. I think it’s »»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Morocco break Canadian hearts to reach World Cup quarters

Houston: Canada became the first of the co-hosts to exit the World Cup as a clinical Morocco won 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals on Saturday in Houston. The 2022 semi-finalists Morocco will face title favourites France or Paraguay as the business end of the tournament in North America approaches. A»»»

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Arab News 9h

What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Kamogawa Food Detectives’

I picked up “The Kamogawa Food Detectives” by Hisashi Kashiwai late one night, not realizing it would set off an intense craving for minced meat manto with chili garlic sauce at 1 a.m. in the morning. The Japanese novel, translated by Jesse Kirkwood, unfolds as a series of interconnected stories fu»»»

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Arab News 9h

Syria inspects Hiroshima’s experiment in reconstruction and post-disaster planning

TOKYO: A Syrian delegation was briefed on Hiroshima’s experiment in reconstruction and recovery, following the destruction caused by the atomic bombing in 1945. The visit comes as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation and benefit from Japan’s expertise in reconstruction and urban planning. Assi»»»

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Arab News 9h

Eating champion Joey Chestnut defends title but blames heat for lower hot-dog tally 

NEW YORK: Champion ‌eater Joey Chestnut successfully defended his title on Saturday despite consuming fewer hot dogs than a year earlier. Battling not only other competitors but also extreme heat at the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York City’s Coney Island, Chestnut scored h»»»

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Arab News 9h

Morocco beat co-hosts Canada to reach quarter-finals of World Cup

HOUSTON: Morocco produced a patient and professional performance to sweep past World Cup co-hosts Canada 3-0 in their round-of-16 clash on Saturday. A second-half brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a late Soufiane Rahimi strike on the break saw the Atlas Lions overpower their opponents, who offered lit»»»

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