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Oil jumps more than 3% as Iran strikes rattle Strait of Hormuz fears

Oil prices climbed sharply in early Asian trading on Wednesday after renewed military strikes involving Iran reignited concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy chokepoints. As of 8:15 am on Wednesday (July 8, 2026 Tokyo time), market data showed: »»»

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Gulf News 32m

Will Etihad Rail make cheaper rents outside Dubai more attractive?

Dubai: Etihad Rail could make lower-rent communities outside Dubai more attractive to commuters, but property experts say affordability will remain the main reason residents choose neighbouring emirates. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The national rail network is expe»»»

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UPI 36m

United States launches new strikes against Iran, reimposes sanctions - UPI.com

People enjoy the beach in May as a vessel is seen waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Sea off Muscat, Oman. The United States launched new strikes against Iran on Tuesday after alleged Iranian strikes against vessels in the strait. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo July 7»»»

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Gulf News 43m

Barrage of explosions rock Kyiv: AFP journalists

A series of explosions rocked Kyiv early Wednesday, AFP journalists heard, as Russia keeps up its barrage of attacks on the Ukrainian capital while NATO leaders meet for a summit in Turkey. A first large blast was heard even before the city's air alert sirens sounded, followed by four more, AFP jou»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

US trade gap in May widens to biggest in over a year

WASHINGTON, United States — The US trade deficit widened sharply in May to its largest in over a year as imports rose, government data showed Tuesday, with analysts noting that businesses could be gearing up for further tariffs.The shift came as the world's biggest economy grappled with fallout fro»»»

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Pakistan searches for Boeing cargo plane missing off Karachi

Pakistan was searching Wednesday for a Boeing cargo plane missing off the coast of Karachi after radar showed it "rapidly descending," the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) said in a post on X. The plane, operated by the private K2 Airways, had five crew members on board and was en route from Sharja»»»

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UPI 1h

Appeals court rules Florida Stop WOKE Act violates free speech - UPI.com

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida speaks during a roundtable event in March in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, a U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the De-Santis-championed Stop WOKE Act violates free speech. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) --»»»

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France24 1h

Truth or Fake - Viral AI fakes flood social media as Iran mourns Khamenei

Iran drew huge crowds for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession in Tehran, documented by international news agencies. But alongside genuine images pf mourners, AI-generated videos and photos falsely claiming to show the event have spread widely online. Some exaggerate cr»»»

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France24 1h

Syria's reconstruction and economic policy will rely on Europe and Turkey

French President Emmanuel Macron is the first Western European leader to have met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, in a landmark visit for the country's post-Assad era. A question is at the centre of the visit: How can Syria build itself back after years of wars? Marc Pierini, Vis»»»

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Arab News 1h

Morocco offer France first real test of World Cup credentials

NEW YORK: France’s World Cup campaign has already tested their firepower, patience and nerves, but Thursday’s quarter-final against Morocco will offer Didier Deschamps’ side something different: their first full football examination of the tournament. The meeting is a rematch of the 2022 World Cup »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Syria president says relying on French help to stop Israeli attacks

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Tuesday that he is counting on an "active French role" to halt Israeli escalations against his country. During a joint press conference with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Damascus, Sharaa condemned "systematic Israeli attacks", saying "we are count»»»

Qatar Tribune 2h

Beyond the final whistle: Qatar turned WC into enduring destination legacy

Tribune News Network Doha As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across North America, the global spotlight once again falls on football’s greatest stage. Yet for many fans, commentators and media, the conversation continues to return to Qatar 2022. Four years later, the tournament is remembered for fa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QF arm, Qatar Cycling partner to advance student sport, inclusion

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education and the Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation are to establish a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in the areas of sports development, accessibility, inclusion, capacity building and community engagement. A Memor»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QF marks World Volleyball Day with ladies-only tournament

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) celebrated World Volleyball Day 2026 on Tuesday with a ladies-only tournament and a series of interactive challenges at the Education City Recreation Center bringing together more than 150 young people from across Qatar. The event concluded with an aw»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Global foreign investment rises 6% in 2025: UN

Agencies Worldwide foreign direct investment rose in 2025 after two years of decline, the United Nations said Tuesday, warning though that the recovery was “narrow, fragile and uneven”. Foreign direct investment (FDI) swelled by 6.0 percent last year to $1.6 trillion, according to the UN Trade and »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QCDC and QFSW join forces to strengthen career guidance across social work ecosystem

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, and Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW),have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in career guidance, career development and capacity building. The MoU was signed by Saad Abd»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QLC launches Leaders of Tomorrow Camp 2026

QNA Doha The third edition of the Leaders of Tomorrow Camp 2026, a youth leadership programme organised by the Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) in cooperation with the American University of Beirut, has officially begun with the participation of 100 students. The programme forms part of the centre’s o»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Stars of Science extendsSeason 18 casting deadline

Tribune News Network DOHA Following an exceptional response from across the Arab world and the global Arab diaspora, Stars of Science (SoS) has officially extended date for applications for Season 18 until July 10, 2026, giving even more aspiring innovators the opportunity to join one of the region»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Justice ministry raises awareness on digital safety and family wellbeing

QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has partnered with the Kanaf Parenting Center to host an interactive workshop aimed at helping families navigate the challenges of the digital age. The session forms part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen social responsibility, improve digital awareness »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QM achieves carbon neutrality status for its four landmark cultural sites

Tribune News Network Doha Reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable cultural stewardship, Qatar Museums (QM) has achieved Carbon Neutrality Certification for the operations and services of four of its landmark cultural and heritage sites: the National Museum of Qata»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Ministry of Endowments unveils 2026 summer programme

QNA Doha The Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs on Tuesday launched the annual summer programme that will run throughout July. More than 1,000 students are participating across 10 religious centres in different parts of the country »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Al Khulaifi stresses urgent need to prioritise diplomacy, dialogue to maintain regional peace

QNA Ankara Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has stressed the urgent need to prioritise diplomacy, dialogue and collective efforts aimed at maintaining regional peace and stability. He pointed out that the Middle East region has»»»

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Arab News 2h

Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection amid donation allegations

LONDON: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations. The unexpected resignation is an effort by the anti-immigration politicia»»»

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Arab News 2h

US strikes Iran after Hormuz tanker attacks: military

WASHINGTON, United States: US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that has already shaken efforts to end the Middle East war. US Central Command said the “powerful” »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Defence Minister Stoyanov Says NATO Unity Is Bulgaria’s Strongest Security Tool

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said Tuesday unity and solidarity in NATO are Bulgaria’s strongest security tool, the Ministry of Defence press service said. Stoyanov spoke at a working dinner of defence ministers during a meeting of NATO heads of State and government. The transformation of the A»»»

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Arab News 3h

Global AI industry falls short on safety, think tank warns

NEW YORK: US artificial intelligence lab Anthropic scored the highest in a semiannual safety ranking, but globally the industry fails to combat “existential” threats, according to a report released on Tuesday. Meta moved up two spots to fourth place, while xAI dropped three spots to seventh place, »»»

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Arab News 3h

US charges imprisoned Indian gang leader with ordering 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh separatist

LOS ANGELES: The United States ‌has charged Lawrence Bishnoi, the imprisoned head of an Indian criminal gang, and his North American deputy with directing the 2023 murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh ​Nijjar in Canada, which plunged relations between Ottawa and New Delhi into crisis. A f»»»

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France24 4h

French diplomatic force pull out of Burkina Faso after four years of souring ties

France has pulled all its diplomats from Burkina Faso, the foreign ministry has said, after the military-led African nation broke off diplomatic ties with its former colonial power. French authorities also demanded Burkinabese di»»»

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France24 4h

Marine Le Pen says still running for president despite court-ordered ankle monitor

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Tuesday that she will run for president in 2027 despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement. An appeals court earlier Tuesday upheld her conviction in March last year over a fake jobs scam at the European Parliament »»»

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Sana 4h

Türkiye condemns Damascus explosions, says terrorism threatens region’s future

Ankara, July 7 (SANA) Türkiye condemned on Tuesday the twin explosions that occurred in Damascus, stressing that terrorism threatens not only Syria but the future of the entire region, according to Anadolu Agency. Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said in a post on the Turkish »»»

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Arab News 4h

‘History made’: Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak

CAIRO: As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before. “We’re heartbroken because we believed we could go even further,” sai»»»

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Arab News 4h

Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women

RABAT: A Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favorites to replace Pope Francis said he was “stepping back” from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault. Spanish-born Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, the Archbishop of Rabat in Morocco, d»»»

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France24 4h

At Nato summit, Trump berates European allies while pleasing Turkish host

The NATO summit has opened on July 7, with many topics to be discussed. Trump has opened the possibility of the US selling F35 fighter jets after Turkey was booted out of the programme in 2019 over Ankara's purchase of a Russian system. Trump has also expressed annoyance at European Nato allies for»»»

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Arab News 4h

India slump to record 125-run T20 defeat against England

NOTTINGHAM: India suffered their worst T20 defeat, in terms of runs, as they slumped to a mammoth 125-run loss to England at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. T20 world champions India collapsed to 76 all out inside 12 overs chasing a target of 202 as England went 2-0 up in a five-match series. The margin o»»»

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Arab News 4h

Gaza’s future still unclear after Hamas dissolves governing body

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Hamas made a political move by dissolving its governing body in Gaza this week, but experts say the decision does not resolve the main issue of the stalled ceasefire process: the Islamist movement’s weapons. WHAT IS HAMAS DISSOLVING? Hamas announced on Monday tha»»»

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Arab News 4h

AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians

NEW YORK: After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime US ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans. The survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Rese»»»

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Arab News 4h

Sinner eyes Djokovic showdown after moving into Wimbledon semis

LONDON: Jannik Sinner is on course for a blockbuster Wimbledon showdown with Novak Djokovic after the defending champion ended German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff’s fairytale run in the quarter-finals. Sinner won 7-5, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Court One and will face Djokovic in the last four if the seven-ti»»»

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Arab News 4h

UN envoy pushes Lebanon-Israel truce consolidation as humanitarian crisis deepens

NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s top official for Lebanon began a visit to Israel on Tuesday for talks with senior officials on consolidating the cessation of hostilities and advancing implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701, as humanitarian agencies warned that conditions on the ground in Lebano»»»

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UPI 4h

Lawsuit: ICE gave confidential asylum info to Iran about deportees - UPI.com

Federal agents approach protestors outside Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, N.J., in May. A new lawsuit alleges that the U.S. government gave information to Iran about asylum seekers. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- A new lawsuit filed Tuesday by an advoc»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Supreme Administrative Court Overturns Government Move on European Prosecutor Candidates

The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) overturned a caretaker government decision revoking Bulgaria’s approved candidates for European prosecutor, the court said on Tuesday. The case was brought by three candidates approved under the previous procedure. The court held that the challenged Council of»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Argentina make World Cup fightback to beat Egypt, reach quarters

Atlanta: Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi's World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either side of Messi ha»»»

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UPI 5h

Robinson allegedly interacted with Kirk’s group before shooting - UPI.com

This video screenshot released by the FBI alleged shows the person who shot Charlie Kirk in September at Utah Valley University. On Tuesday, video was featured as a multiday hearing on evidence in the case against suspect Tyler Robinson continued. File Photo courtesy FBI | License Photo July 7 (UPI»»»

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Arab News 5h

Israeli forces raid homes, destroy property in Nablus

LONDON: Israeli forces raided several Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Tuesday, according to media reports. The Palestinian news agency Wafa, citing local sources, reported that Israeli troops raided homes belonging to the Al-Ziraa and Al-Shakhshir families in an area b»»»

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Arab News 5h

Where We Are Going Today: ‘The Thai Table’ – Authentic Thai food in Riyadh

Finding authentic Thai food in Riyadh can be a challenge, which is why I was excited to visit The Thai Table, a newly opened restaurant tucked away in Olaya. It is the kind of small, unassuming spot that feels more like a neighborhood establishment than a polished fine-dining venue, and that homely»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Budget Bill Clears First Committee Vote Despite 5.7% Deficit Concerns

Bulgaria’s 2026 State Budget Bill passed at first reading in Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee on Tuesday. The committee approved it by 14 votes in favour, nine against and no abstentions. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the bill, which sets a consolidated f»»»

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Arab News 5h

Heartbreak for Egypt as Argentina pull off comeback for the ages

DUBAI: Argentina pulled off one of their greatest ever comebacks to beat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta and reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup in the most dramatic of circumstances. A match that was going to be the last World Cup appearance of either Lionel Messi or Mohamed Salah would end with th»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Body of the Martyred Leader, Imam Khamenei, arrives in Holy Najaf - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Body of the Martyred Leader, Imam Khamenei, arrives in Holy Najaf 07-07-2026 21:15 PM Latest News Urgent News Foreign media: Oil tanker was»»»

Dailynews Hungary 5h

M1 returns with banned Hungarian classic after unprecedented blackout and apology for years of 'lying'

The Hungarian public broadcaster M1 resumed broadcasting on Tuesday evening after an unprecedented hours-long suspension. But instead of news, viewers were greeted by one of the country’s most iconic political satires, The Witness (A tanú). M1 returns after historic interruption M1’s regular progra»»»

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Jordan Times 5h

Syria, France say want Damascus to emerge as transit hub

DAMASCUS — Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday they were aiming for Damascus to become a transit hub for global trade, as countries look for alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz.During an economic forum on Syria's post-war reconstruction attended»»»

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Jordan Times 5h

Real Estate trading tops JD3b in first half of 2026 — DLS

AMMAN — The volume of trading in the Kingdom’s real estate market reached JD3.042 billion during the first half of 2026, according to the monthly report issued by the Department of Lands and Survey (DLS).According to the report, the department's revenues increased by 5 per cent during the first hal»»»

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