Sputnik 12m

Russian Drone Strikes Destroy Substations Used by Ukrainian Troops - Defense Ministry

The Russian armed forces destroyed a 110 kV substation in the village of Mena and a 40 kV substation in the village of Semenovka, both used by the Ukrainian forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. The Russian Defense Ministry published footage of the strikes on energy infrastructure »»»

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The Peninsula 19m

Paramount agrees to delay Warner Bros. merger

San Francisco, United States: Paramount Skydance agreed on Friday to delay its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery while a US lawsuit seeking to block the deal moves forward. Paramount agreed to delay the deal through June 2027, the company said in a court filing on Friday. Rob Bonta, a»»»

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24 News Agency 22m

Work of Kyrgyzstan’s Constitutional Court to be adjusted - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov signed a law introducing amendments to the Law «On the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic.» The amendments regulate procedures for reviewing appeals, preparing cases, and implementing decisions of the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. Under »»»

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Sputnik 24m

New START Treaty Not Extended Due to US Desire to Maintain Nuclear Capability - UN Envoy

New START (Strategic Arms Reduction) Treaty was not extended due to Washington's position, which declared readiness to use the US breakaway nuclear capability, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Gennady Gatilov, told Sputnik on Saturday. "In February of this year, the New START »»»

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Gulf News 28m

'Betrayal': The young victims of India's NEET exam leak scandal

Growing up with a chronically ill mother in a remote village in India, Rema Begum aspired to become a doctor until her dream was cut short by her own tragic death. After years of studying and costly coaching classes, the 20-year-old believed she had finally done enough to win a coveted seat at a go»»»

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Gulf News 28m

UNESCO adds West Bank site and Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections

A United Nations committee voted Friday to inscribe a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a set of castles in southern Lebanon as World Heritage sites, despite objections from Israel, which had urged the committee to reject the bids. The decision at a UN Educational, Scientific and Cultu»»»

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The Peninsula 40m

US to resume Mexican cattle imports after yearlong halt

Washington, United States: The US Department of Agriculture said Friday it will begin reopening cattle ports along the Mexican border next month, more than a year after a dispute over combating a parasite. President Donald Trump's administration announced in May 2025 a halt on imports of live cattl»»»

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The Peninsula 43m

More than 160,000 flee out-of-control wildfires in France, Spain

Lège-Cap-Ferret, France: France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as unprecedented forest fires ravaged areas on Saturday near Madrid and Bordeaux, a French city flanked by tourist havens and world-renowned vineyards. French President Emmanuel Macron asked the army on Friday to mobilise »»»

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Arab News 46m

Guterres set to be first UN chief to visit Syria since before 2011 war

BEIRUT: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Syria on Saturday in the ​first trip by a serving UN chief since the start of a nearly 14-year war that killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions in the country. The visit represents another milestone for Syria since reb»»»

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Gulf News 47m

Trump hails ‘nuclear renaissance’ as advanced reactors achieve early milestones

In a White House event on Friday, US President Donald J. Trump celebrated what he described as a "pivotal victory" for American energy dominance: multiple cutting-edge civilian nuclear reactors reaching operational “criticality” well ahead of an ambitious target set by his administration. The annou»»»

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Gulf News 52m

Will Dharmendra Pradhan resign? Delhi CJP protest seeks Centre’s answer

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Saturday said it wants a clear “yes or no” response from the Centre on whether it will seek the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the group’s representatives are s»»»

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Arab News 58m

Ukraine is still fortifying its border with Belarus years after Russia invaded from there

ALONG THE UKRAINE-BELARUS BORDER: More than four years after Russia launched its assault on Kyiv from Belarus, Ukraine is still fortifying the border it shares with Moscow’s ally. What was once a busy crossing between the two countries is now a quiet, mine-laden stretch of land closed off to civili»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

The Vance Doctrine

We chose this week’s cover story because US Vice President JD Vance, who could take over from his boss in 2028, recently outlined a wider political vision that could reshape the contours of America’s Middle East policy, especially with regards to Israel and Iran. Speaking to podcaster Joe Rogan for»»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump says Israeli PM Netanyahu will visit US next week

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on ​Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the US next week. Trump’s comments came in his speech at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Friday, while he was falsely ‌casting US ‌Senator Chuck Schumer ​as ‌Palestinia»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan marks 82nd anniversary of Talas region - | 24.KG

Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev took part in celebrations marking the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of Talas region. Addressing residents, Kasymaliev highlighted the region’s historical significance, describing Talas as a land of peace, unity, and good »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan significantly increases mineral water imports - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan sharply increased imports of mineral water, soft drinks, and juices in the first five months of 2026, data from the National Statistical Committee say. Soft drinks imports Between January and May, the country imported 119,088,830 liters of sweetened and carbonated beverages worth $63,565»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today - July 25

UAE residents are being advised to stay alert and follow official updates as the US-Iran conflict continues to drive regional security concerns, affecting travel, airline operations and shipping activity across the Gulf. While UAE airports remain operational, some regional flights are facing cancel»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Over 5,000 Bishkek electricity consumers face disconnection over unpaid bills - | 24.KG

More than 5,000 electricity consumers in Bishkek will be remotely disconnected from the power supply on July 27 due to outstanding debts, the Bishkek Electric Networks Enterprise, a branch of the National Electric Networks of Kyrgyzstan OJSC (NENK), announced. The company said the disconnections wi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE flight status: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia cancellations, travel advice today

Travellers flying to and from the UAE on Saturday are advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport, as some regional routes continue to face cancellations, delays and schedule changes. While UAE airports remain largely operational, airlines are urging passengers to follow off»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Track record: government lays out rails-to-riches railway revival

Around 3,500 billion forints (just over 9.6 billion euros) will be available over the next ten years for the "Gábor Baross" development plan to modernise the railway network. This was announced by Prime Minister Péter Magyar at the presentation of the Baross Plan on Wednesday in Budapest — in the p»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

US imposes new tariffs on 60 countries, including Russia - | 24.KG

The Trump administration has announced new tariffs on imported goods from 60 trading partners. The new duties are set at 10 percent and 12.5 percent. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the measures affect 99.4 percent of imports, Meduza reported. The Trump administration justified its de»»»

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Arab News 2h

Trump mixes jokes with barbs at press freedom dinner

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump poked fun at the press and honored the Secret Service for ​protecting him at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Friday, returning to the event celebrating press freedom after a shooting forced the suspension of the original event in April. Trump»»»

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Gulf News 2h

SpaceX carries out successful Starship test flight, first since going public

SpaceX's Starship on Friday sailed through its first test flight since the company went public. "Starship is intact, floating in the ocean and transmitting telemetry!" company head Elon Musk said on X. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The ship sere»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump says ‘the show must go on’ as White House correspondents’ dinner returns after shooting

US President Donald Trump addressed a packed room of journalists on Friday night at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner, saying “the show must go on” after a shooting forced the original event to be cancelled in April. “Let’s try this again,” WHCA President Weijia »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi Civil Defence: Danger has passed in Yanbu Governorate

The Directorate of Saudi Civil Defence has announced that the danger in Yanbu Governorate has passed. In an update, the authority urged residents to continue following Civil Defence instructions, avoid gathering in affected areas and refrain from filming. It also reminded the public to call 911 in »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Good news: Temperatures are finally dropping across the UAE this weekend

Dubai: Temperatures are set to edge lower across the UAE on Saturday, while humid conditions are expected to bring a chance of fog and mist over parts of the country during the night and early morning, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said Saturday will be generally fa»»»

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Arab News 5h

US military says it fired on another vessel breaching Iranian blockade

IRBIL, Iraq: The US military said Friday that it fired on another merchant vessel that was trying to breach its blockade of Iran’s ports, while the Islamic Republic targeted American strongholds around the Arabian Gulf.The US and Iran showed no sign of backing away from their conflict after a 13th »»»

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UPI 5h

Paramount to postpone Warner Brothers merger amid lawsuits - UPI.com

Paramount Skydance on Friday told a court that it will pause its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to allow a potential trial to happen after 12 state attorneys general sued to prevent the deal. File Photo by Allison Dinner/EPA July 24 (UPI) -- Paramount Skydance said that it has paused its merger»»»

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UPI 5h

Smuggling ring indicted over death of migrants in Texas boxcar - UPI.com

Authorities in the Texas city of Laredo said at least six bodies were found in a Union Pacific boxcar. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI July 24 (UPI) -- A federal grand jury in Texas indicted Friday an 11-person smuggling ring in connection with the deaths of seven migrants, including a 14-year-old chi»»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

Lebanon, Israel to hold next talks in Italy on August 4, report – Ya Libnan

Share: A destroyed building, as Lebanese army troops deploy in the area following the withdrawal of Israeli forces, under a U.S.-brokered plan, in southern Lebanon, in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, Lebanon July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Aziz Taher Beirut- Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold their next round of»»»

UPI 6h

Israeli military ups pressure in West Bank as settler violence rises - UPI.com

Relatives of Palestinians killed during clashes with Israeli settlers mourn at Nablus hospital in the West Bank. Photo by Alaa Badarneh/EPA July 24 (UPI) -- The Israeli military is launching a major operation in the occupied West Bank after a clash between settlers and Palestinians left six people »»»

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Arab News 7h

Saudi-led Coalition Forces in Yemen strike Houthi sites as conflict flares

RIYADH/SANAA: The Saudi-led coalition in ​Yemen said it carried out airstrikes targeting Houthi military sites in the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah on Friday that were linked to attacks on Saudi shipping. “We carried out a proportionate military response operation against legitimate military targets»»»

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UPI 7h

ICC chief prosecutor ousted over sexual misconduct allegations - UPI.com

Allegations against Karim Khan first emerged in 2024, when a female ICC lawyer reported that the chief prosecutor had repeatedly sexually harassed and abused her. File Photo courtesy International Criminal Court | License Photo July 24 (UPI) -- Chief prosecutor Karim Khan was ousted from the Intern»»»

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France24 7h

Arrests, denials and missing images: Gulf states’ response to Iranian strikes

Since the conflict between Iran and the United States began on February 28, more than 1,000 people have been arrested for attempting to document Iranian strikes in Jordan and Gulf countries allied with Washington. The governments of these countries have sought to deter the circulation of such image»»»

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TAP 7h

Air Force conducts 55 interventions between July 22 and 24 to support firefighting efforts

Tunis, July 24, 2026 (TAP) - Tunisia's Air Force units conducted 55 interventions between July 22 and 24, 2026, as part of efforts to support firefighting operations.A C-130 military transport aircraft completed 24 firefighting runs, while a UH-60M...»»»

UPI 8h

Heat dome to build east into next week, bringing hottest weather of season to St. Louis, Memphis - UPI.com

A person talks on a cellphone at Wagner Park with temperatures approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit July 3 in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Triple-digit heat is slated to roast a large portion of the central United States through the final days of July as a massive, recor»»»

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UPI 8h

Congress leaders demand answers in ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado - UPI.com

An agent watches the crowd from his car outside an ICE facility in Newark, N.J., where detainees started a hunger strike in May to protest what they call inhumane conditions inside the detention center. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo July 24 (UPI) -- Congressional leaders on Fr»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 9h

Hungaroring F1 highlights: Ferrari dominate Friday

Ferrari made an emphatic start to the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton topping the two Friday practice sessions at the Hungaroring. While the Italian team controlled the opening-day Hungaroring F1 highlights, championship leader Kimi Antonelli struggled for»»»

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Arab News 9h

How Saudi- and UN-led initiatives are putting rural women at the heart of Syria’s recovery

LONDON: Across Syria’s war-scarred landscape, reconstruction efforts have largely centered on shattered cities and critical infrastructure, even as other initiatives aim to extend recovery beyond urban areas. One such effort, led by Saudi aid agency KSrelief and the UN Development Programme, is shi»»»

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UPI 9h

Sean 'Diddy' Combs in solitary confinement after prison fight - UPI.com

Sean "Diddy" Combs was placed in solitary confinement in New Jersey's Fort Dix prison after he got into a fight with a fellow inmate earlier this week. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 24 (UPI) -- Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been put in solitary confinement after allegedly b»»»

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UPI 9h

Nicaragua begins constitutional reforms after Ortega's remarks - UPI.com

Nicaragua's government began the process Friday of reforming the Constitution and the legal framework governing the electoral system, File Photo by Jorge Torres/EPA July 24 (UPI) -- Nicaragua's government began the process Friday of reforming the Constitution and the legal framework governing the e»»»

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Arab News 9h

Trump: Iran getting ‘very serious’ on talks

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had not decided on whether to launch major strikes on Iran yet, as Tehran was now getting “serious” in talks with Washington.His comments came after reports that an increasingly frustrated Trump was meeting senior advisers to discuss launchi»»»

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Arab News 9h

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’

PHILADELPHIA: LeBron James’ first “final” decision was that he would retire. Weeks of deep reflection led him to change his mind, however, with all the familiar options in front of him to extend his career; a third trip with Cleveland, a second stop in Miami, maybe even stay in California for a hig»»»

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Arab News 9h

PIF signs $15bn financing deal with US EXIM to support strategic projects

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Export-Import Bank of the US to establish a financing framework worth up to $15 billion to support strategic investments and procurement from US companies. The agreement, announced on Friday, will provid»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 9h

Pepco leader in growth at end of last week on WSE

Trading on the Warsaw Stock Exchange was relatively calm on Friday, July 24, 2026, with limited movements among WIG20 companies and no clear market direction. Pepco was the strongest performer, gaining 1.50%, followed by Kruk, Erste Bank, KGHM, Grupa Kęty, and Bank Pekao. PZU closed unchanged. Most»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 9h

US imposes tariffs on EU because of fines against American tech companies

The Trump administration has announced new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, continuing its aggressive trade policy despite recent legal setbacks. Countries accused of failing to enforce forced-labor bans will face a 10% tariff, while most others will be subject to a 12.5% rate. European»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 9h

Changes in EC benchmarks, for emission allowances for heating, important to Poland

The European Commission’s reduction of emissions benchmarks used to allocate free EU ETS allowances could significantly increase heating prices in Poland and weaken investment in the sector’s transition. For 2026–2030, the heat benchmark was cut by more than 30%, from 47.3 to 31.2 allowances per te»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 9h

Writers getting PLN 3 for book that costs PLN 60 in Polish publication market

Polish authors earn an average of just PLN 2.87 per copy sold, even though the average retail price of a book is about PLN 58.50. The Literary Union is therefore campaigning for a statutory minimum royalty equal to 10% of the cover price. Most publishing contracts currently calculate royalties usin»»»

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UPI 9h

South Carolina to be the first Democratic primary in 2028 - UPI.com

The Democratic primaries in 2028 will start with South Carolina then Nevada. Iowa was edged out of the early primary schedule. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo July 24 (UPI) -- South Carolina should be the first state to vote in Democratic primaries in 2028, according to the Democratic»»»

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