UPI 6m

BTS ARMY puts Chilean government under pressure - UPI.com

A sign welcoming ARMY, the fandom of K-pop superstars BTS, hangs outside a convenience store near Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul in Maech The band returned for "BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang," its first concert in nearly four years after going on hiatus in 2022 to complete mandatory military »»»

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Arab News 9m

Saudi banks maintain resilience, credit growth offsets interest rate pressures

RIYADH: The Saudi banking sector has once again demonstrated its robust financial fundamentals and high capacity to adapt to geopolitical challenges and global fluctuations, supported by strong momentum in financing and lending, alongside the continuation of Vision 2030 projects. Conversely, banks »»»

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Sputnik 10m

Britain’s Not-So-Hidden Hand in Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Attacks on Russia

In targeting Russian energy infrastructure, the Zelensky regime is merely “implementing plans developed with the active participation of the UK and NATO headquarters,” veteran Russian military analyst and National Defense Magazine editor-in-chief Igor Korotchenko told Sputnik. London is playing a s»»»

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Gulf News 14m

Jail for Telangana cop who amassed illegal assets worth Rs300 crore

Hyderabad A city court on Tuesday sent suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sankireddy Bheem Reddy to judicial custody for 14 days in the Disproportionate Assets case registered by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) after he was allegedly found to be owning illegal assets worth a»»»

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Arab News 14m

Macron’s Damascus visit signals French bid for influence in new Syria, analysts say

LONDON: French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus is being widely hailed as historic, making him the first European Union leader to visit Syria since the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar Assad in late 2024. For a country emerging from about 14 years of war, diplomatic isolation and econom»»»

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Gulf News 26m

Why did Turkey roll out a blue carpet for Trump?

Ankara: When US President Donald Trump stepped off Air Force One in Ankara on Tuesday for the Nato summit, one detail immediately caught the world’s attention — it wasn’t the military honour guard or the ceremonial welcome, but the blue carpet laid out on the tarmac instead of the traditional red o»»»

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Arab News 26m

Misinformation inciting harm to refugees: UN

GENEVA: Misinformation and hate speech are inciting harm to refugees, with artificial intelligence exacerbating the spread, the United Nations warned Monday, as it urged tech giants to help turn the tide. However, if handled the right way, AI could be put to good use in managing humanitarian crises»»»

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Arab News 26m

Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says

DUBAI: Three tankers were struck by projectiles on Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said, in the latest attacks targeting vessels moving through the narrow mouth of the Arabian Gulf. The new assaults threatened to choke off the flow of traffic in the strait just as countries ho»»»

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Arab News 26m

UK spends $254 million on long-range Precision Strike Missile program

LONDON: Britain said on Tuesday it would strengthen the Army’s long-range capabilities ​by spending £190 million ($254.22 million) on the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program, buying a weapon which can neutralize targets up to 500 kilometers away. The country’s outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starm»»»

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TAP 27m

Turkish Aksa Composites to establish 1st African manufacturing facility in Tunisia

Tunis, July 7, 2026 (TAP) - Turkish company Aksa Composites, a subsidiary of the Akkök Group and a leading manufacturer of composite materials for the aerospace industry and other industrial applications, is set to establish a new manufacturing...»»»

Qatar Tribune 30m

Justice ministry hosts workshop on digital safety and family wellbeing

DOHA: The Ministry of Justice 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 and equip»»»

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UPI 30m

Prince Harry loses privacy case against Daily Mail publisher - UPI.com

Prince Harry leaves the Royal Courts of Justice after giving evidence in his trial against Associated Newspapers in London on Jan. 21. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Prince Harry and six other plaintiffs have lost their privacy case against the publisher of the Dail»»»

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UPI 30m

Suspect in Monaco blast found dead in Ukraine - UPI.com

A parcel bomb exploded in Monaco on June 30 seriously injuring three people. On Tuesday, police in Ukraine announced they found the suspect dead and arrested two other people. Photo by Sebastien Nogier/EPA July 7 (UPI) -- The main suspect in a Monaco bombing was found dead Tuesday in Ukraine. The p»»»

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Gulf News 32m

SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi unveils Electric Ocean Festival with neon shows and family fun all summer

Abu Dhabi: SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has launched the third edition of its Electric Ocean Festival, which will run daily until 30th August, offering a summer programme of live entertainment, interactive experiences and family-friendly activities inspired by the marine world. The festival featu»»»

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Gulf News 39m

SABIS graduates begin their global journey

Across the region, a new generation of students is stepping confidently onto the world stage. This year, future-ready graduates from 15 schools in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman are beginning their next chapter, joining leading universities worldwide, including the University of Pennsylvania, Im»»»

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The Peninsula 41m

Apple releases iOS 27 beta 3 with new Siri features

Washington: Apple announced the rollout of the third developer beta version of iOS 27, which adds one of the most anticipated features to its smart assistant Siri, as users can now control the speed of its speech and the level of emotional expression in its voice, as part of the company’s efforts t»»»

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UPI 42m

Bolivia prosecutors seek pretrial detention for blockade leader - UPI.com

Truck drivers and producers block cargo access to Viru Viru International Airport to demand that the government of Rodrigo Paz guarantee free transit in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, on June 19. Roadblocks demanding the resignation of Bolivian President Paz disrupted transportation and caused shortages of f»»»

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Sputnik 46m

US Doesn't Have to Spend on Europe's Security, Can Remove All Soldiers From There - Trump

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States is not obliged to pay for European security, adding that all US troops may be removed from the region. "We don't have to spend any money, we could remove all of our soldiers out of Europe," Trump told reporters »»»

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Sputnik 46m

Russian Forces Strike Locomotives, Trucks in Dnepropetrovsk, Kharkov - MoD

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces destroyed four locomotives and more than 10 trucks in the Dnepropetrovsk (Dnipropetrovsk) region and Kharkov (Kharkiv) using Geran strike drones, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday. The ministry published several videos showing footage of the»»»

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Sputnik 46m

Syrian Authorities Investigating Explosions During Macron's Visit - President

DOHA (Sputnik) - The Syrian authorities are investigating the explosions near the hotel in the center of Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying, Syria's transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Tuesday. "An investigation is currently underway, and the perpetrators of this»»»

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Novinite 48m

Sofia Gets New Direct Flights to Palermo and TiranaOpinions

Wizz Air has introduced two new direct routes from Sofia to Palermo in Italy and Tirana in Albania, expanding its network from Bulgaria. The first flights on the new connections took off on July 4, 2026, with tickets available through the airline’s website and mobile application starting at €19.99 »»»

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BNE 49m

Afreximbank chief says fair credit ratings are key to Africa’s industrialisation

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) President George Elombi has said fair and evidence-based credit ratings are essential to Africa’s industrialisation and economic sovereignty, speaking after S&P Global Ratings assigned the bank itself an investment grade BBB+ rating. The lender, along wi»»»

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Gulf News 50m

Rule of law key to prosperous new Syria: Macron

Dubai: French President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa on Tuesday agreed to restore full diplomatic ties, deepen economic cooperation and position Syria as a regional trade hub, even as two explosions wounded 18 people near the hotel where the French leader had spent the night»»»

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Arab News 50m

India, Indonesia sign deals on missile systems as Modi visits Jakarta

NEW DELHI: India and Indonesia signed agreements on missile systems on Tuesday, marking an expansion of Indian defense exports and closer security cooperation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta. Modi arrived in the capital of Southeast Asia’s larges»»»

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Arab News 50m

Kenya, Tanzania shut down protest anniversaries

NAIROBI: Kenya and Tanzania both deployed a massive police presence on Tuesday to prevent protests as the east African nations increasingly take a zero-tolerance approach to demonstrations. The two countries have both faced major bouts of public unrest in the last two years and have responded with »»»

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Arab News 50m

Philippines’ VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos 

MANILA: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte struck a defiant tone as she made a brief appearance at the Senate on Tuesday, declaring herself “bloodied but unbowed” shortly before her impeachment trial resumed. On the second day of the trial — the result of which could determine if she runs for t»»»

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Arab News 50m

British military says a tanker was hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz, in the third such attack Tuesday

DUBAI: British military says a tanker was hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz, in the third such attack Tuesday.»»»

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BNE 51m

Iraqi Airways launches direct Basra–Baku route

Iraqi Airways has launched direct flights between Basra and the Azerbaijani capital Baku, as the state carrier expands its international network and responds to rising seasonal travel demand, Shafaq News reported on July 7. The route opens up a fresh point-to-point link between southern Iraq and th»»»

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Middle East Observer 57m

Egypt launches a smart project of agriculture land tenure

Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture: The project is an effort exerted by the Ministries of Agriculture and Military Production to provide farmers with their needs Essam Fayad, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, said that smart agriculture land tenure system is a national project that has bee»»»

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Sputnik 58m

Turkiye's Ownership of Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems Not Obstacle to F-35's Sale -Trump

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Turkiye's ownership of Russian S-400 air defense systems are not a source of concern amid renewed interest in the potential sale of US-made F-35 fighter jets to Ankara. Earlier in the day, the US president said that selling the f»»»

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The Peninsula 59m

Qatar Justice Ministry hosts workshop on digital safety and family wellbeing

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Justice 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 and e»»»

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Gulf News 1h

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

London: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his Parliament seat and seek re-election in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations. “I have done nothing wrong. I have not broken the law in any way at all. I »»»

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Naharnet 1h

Jumblat slams 'inexperienced' and 'power-hungry' officials who agreed Israel deal

Druze leader Walid Jumblat on Tuesday stated that "the framework agreement is a unilateral agreement imposed by Israel on a Lebanese faction, inside and outside the country, that has limited experience in law and diplomacy," emphasizing that peace with Israel is impossible. During a speech at a mee»»»

Gulf News 1h

UAE gets its first aggregator platform for yacht rental bookings

Dubai Yacht Rental Portal LLC, also known as www.dubaiyachtrental.ae, has launched a centralised platform with one goal: to make yacht charter in Dubai accessible to more people. Until now, the market lacked a shared booking system — customers contacted operators individually, compared pricing manu»»»

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France24 1h

What to know about Macron's landmark visit to Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria is historic: he is the first EU leader to visit the country since the rebels took over and ousted dictator al-Assad. Both Macron and al-Sharaa hope to build a path towards Syria's rehabilitation, but two unclaimed explosions in Damascus near Macron'»»»

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France24 1h

Syria's al-Sharaa bets on relaunching economy to solve other issues

France is ​working to redefine its security ​and military cooperation with Syria, including the potential support of ​French ‌special forces ⁠to fight against Islamic State in ‌the&nbs»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

PM Radev Arrives in Ankara to Attend NATO Summit

Prime Minister Rumen Radev is in Ankara to attend the NATO Summit on July 7 and 8, the Government Information Service reported on Tuesday. The Bulgarian delegation includes Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov, and Chief of Defence Emil Eftimov. Radev is expected to»»»

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France24 1h

France's Le Pen cleared to run for president in 2027 but with ankle bracelet

Marine Le Pen's path to the French presidency was thrown back into uncertainty on Tuesday after an appeals court cleared the far-right leader to run in next year's presidential election but ordered her to serve a one-year sentence with an ankle bracelet, raising questions over whether she could eff»»»

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France24 1h

Britain's Farage resigns as MP to stand for re-election amid furore over gift worth millions

Nigel ​Farage, ​the leader of populist party ‌Reform ⁠UK, ‌said on Tuesday ⁠he was resigning as an MP to stand for re-election so that the public could decide whether he should be ousted from parliament over a scandal involving the alleged non-disclosure of gifts with millions of pounds. Farage sai»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Hungary's state energy giant shaken up: Economy Minister Kapitány sacks CEO and board chairman

Hungary’s Economy and Energy Minister, István Kapitány, has dismissed the chief executive and the chairman of the board of the state-owned MVM Group, marking the latest high-profile shake-up at major state-owned companies under the new government. Kapitány sacks CEO and board chairman The minister »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

BREAKING: Hungary's M1 television goes off air with on-screen message towards viewers

Hungary’s public news channel M1 unexpectedly went off air on Tuesday afternoon after the newly appointed interim leadership of the Media Service Support and Asset Management Fund (MTVA) announced sweeping changes at the state broadcaster. Instead of its regular programming, viewers saw a message o»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

From punchline to pride: Egypt's humor and hope intertwine at a defining World Cup moment

Doha: For many Egyptians, emotions are running high as their national team prepares for what is considered one of the biggest matches in the nation's football history against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. The Pharaohs have stunned audiences worldwide and kindled an unparalleled »»»

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Gulf News 1h

9 cops killed, 5 taken hostage in Balochistan

Dubai: At least nine Pakistani police personnel were killed and five were abducted after heavily armed militants attacked a police checkpoint in Balochistan’s Ziarat district, media reports said, citing police officials. According to the reports, the attackers stormed a police post in the Mangi are»»»

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RT 1h

China urges US to lift Cuba sanctions, says Washington’s blockade has no basis in international law

China has urged the US to end its decades-long blockade and sanctions against Cuba, condemning Washington’s “coercion and pressure.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning made the remarks on Monday when asked about Cuba’s request for a special session of the UN General Assembly, scheduled f»»»

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RT 1h

Rick Sanchez examines Russia’s strikes on Kiev and liberation of Konstantinovka (VIDEO)

Russia launched a series of large-scale retaliatory strikes on Ukraine on Monday, hitting a range of military targets in the capital Kiev and beyond. The Western media has predictably described the assault as “cruel” and “horrifying,” accusing Russia of striking residential areas. The reality, howe»»»

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RT 1h

Polish president’s chief-of-staff added to Ukrainian ‘kill list’

Ukraine’s state-backed Mirotvorets database of alleged “enemies of the state” has blacklisted Polish presidential chief-of-staff Zbigniew Bogucki, calling him an “anti-Ukrainian propagandist.” Bogucki responded by declaring himself an enemy of “Banderism” and Kiev’s “historical lies.” Tensions betw»»»

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RT 1h

US support for NATO slips after Trump criticism – poll

Support for NATO in the US has slipped following President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of the military bloc, according to an internal survey seen by Politico. In a report released last week citing polling data, Politico said just 43% of US adults believe NATO would honor Article 5 – the bloc’»»»

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UPI 1h

Marine Le Pen loses appeal but could still run for president of France - UPI.com

Marine Le Pen arrives at the Paris courthouse on the opening day of the appeal trial in her embezzlement case in Paris in January. Her appeal was denied Tuesday, but her ban on running for office was shortened, paving the way for her to run again. File Photo by Yoan Valat/EPA July 7 (UPI) -- Marine»»»

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Gulf News 1h

More truck parking, safer roads: Dubai expands rest areas by 56%.

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded the capacity of seven truck rest areas across the emirate by adding 364 parking spaces, increasing capacity by 56 per cent to a total of 1,007 spaces as it seeks to support the growing logistics sector and improve road safety. The expa»»»

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