Arab News 6m

Djokovic’s daughter steals the show at Wimbledon with her victory dance

LONDON: Novak Djokovic won the match on Center Court on Saturday, but it was his 7-year-old daughter who really wowed Wimbledon. Tara Djokovic’s victory dance brought a smile to dad’s face. Everybody else’s, too. Djokovic had just clinched his 100th Wimbledon singles win and was asked during his on»»»

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Arab News 6m

Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks

Israel has decided to send a delegation to Qatar for talks on a possible Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, an Israeli official said, reviving hopes of a breakthrough in negotiations to end the almost 21-month war. Palestinian group Hamas said on Friday it had responded to a US-backed Gaza ceasefire »»»

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Arab News 6m

Shubman Gill, the ‘Prince’ who is now India’s new cricket king

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom: India captain Shubman Gill continued to give fresh meaning to the phrase “leading from the front” with a stunning innings of 161 in the ongoing second Test against England at Edgbaston on Saturday. The 25-year-old’s second century of the match took his overall tally for »»»

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Arab News 6m

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet shatters women’s 5,000m world record

EUGENE, United States: Kenya’s double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet crushed the women’s 5,000m world record on Saturday, powering to victory in 13min 58.06sec at the Diamond League athletics meeting in Eugene Oregon. Chebet, Olympic gold medallist at 5,000 and 10,000m in Paris last year, deliver»»»

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Arab News 6m

Real Madrid holds off hard-charging Borussia Dortmund to earn semifinal berth

Gonzalo Garcia rewarded his coach’s faith in him with the opening goal to help Real Madrid to a wild-ending 3-2 win against Borussia Dortmund in East Rutherford, N.J. on Saturday afternoon to advance to the semifinals of the Club World Cup. Real Madrid will play Paris Saint-Germain in the same city»»»

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Al Awsat 31m

OPEC+ to Boost Oil Production by 548,000 Barrels per Day in August

Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries say they will boost production by 548,000 barrels per day in August in a move that could further reduce gas prices this year. Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, met virtually on Saturday to review gl»»»

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UPI 31m

3 Turkish mayors arrested, accused of corruption - UPI.com

Three Turkish mayors have been arrested as part of what some say is a crackdown on political opponents of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. File Photo by the Turkish Presidential Press Office/EPA-EFE July 5 (UPI) -- Three Turkish mayors who are members of a political party that opposes Turkish Presid»»»

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Al Awsat 45m

Japan Tariff Negotiator Held In-Depth Talks with Lutnick, Japanese Government Says

Japan's tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa held "in-depth exchanges" over the phone with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Thursday and Saturday, the Japanese government said. A pause on a 24% reciprocal tariff on imports from Japan expires on July 9, although US President Donald Trump has sugg»»»

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Al Awsat 45m

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says Latest Phone Call with Trump His Most Productive Yet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that his latest conversation with US President Donald Trump this week was the best and "most productive" he has had to date. "Regarding the conversation with the president of the United States, which took place a day earlier, it was probably »»»

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Al Awsat 59m

Djokovic’s Daughter Steals the Show at Wimbledon with Her Victory Dance

Novak Djokovic won the match on Centre Court on Saturday, but it was his 7-year-old daughter who really wowed Wimbledon. Tara Djokovic's victory dance brought a smile to dad's face. Everybody else's, too. Djokovic had just clinched his 100th Wimbledon singles win and was asked during his on-court i»»»

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Al Awsat 59m

Musk Says ‘America Party’ Is Formed in US

A day after asking his followers on X whether a new US political party should be created, Elon Musk said on Saturday that the "America Party is formed." "By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!" he said in a post on X. "Today, the America Party is formed to give»»»

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Al Awsat 59m

Russian Air Defenses Shoot Down Four Drones Headed for Moscow, Mayor Says

Russian air defenses shot down four Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow on Saturday, the city's mayor said, while one of the capital's main airports temporarily halted outgoing flights. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said emergency services were working at the sites of the downed drones, but gave no informat»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Strawberries and Pasta? Iga Swiatek’s Unique Wimbledon Tradition

Strawberries hold a special place in Wimbledon tradition. But strawberries and pasta? Iga Swiatek explained that it's a dish from her native Poland. "Why is it such a big thing? Everybody should eat that," a smiling Swiatek said after her third-round victory over Danielle Collins on Saturday. "I th»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Iran’s Supreme Leader Makes First Public Appearance Since Iran-Israel War Started

Iran’ s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura. Khamenei's absence during the war suggested heavy security for the Iranian leader, who has final say on all state»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Türkiye Sends Firefighting Aircraft to Syria as Wildfires Rage on Both Sides of the Border

Türkiye sent two firefighting aircraft Saturday to help battle wildfires in neighboring Syria as Turkish firefighters battled a blaze on their side of the border and one person was reported dead in the country's west. Eleven fire trucks and water support vehicles were also dispatched to help beat b»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

UK Foreign Secretary Visits Syria, Renewing Ties After 14 Years of Conflict

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met in Damascus on Saturday with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, marking the restoration of relations after 14 years of tension during Syria's conflict and Assad family rule. Syria has been improving relations with Western countries following the fal»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israel Will Send Ceasefire Negotiating Team to Qatar a Day Before Trump and Netanyahu Meet

US-led ceasefire efforts in Gaza appeared to gain momentum Saturday after nearly 21 months of war, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s office said Israel on Sunday will send a negotiating team to talks in Qatar. The statement also asserted that Hamas was seeking “unacceptable” changes to the pr»»»

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Arab News 2h

Israel to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks

Israel has decided to send a delegation to Qatar for talks on a possible Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, an Israeli official said, reviving hopes of a breakthrough in negotiations to end the almost 21-month war. Palestinian group Hamas said on Friday it had responded to a US-backed Gaza ceasefire »»»

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BNE 2h

Southern Ocean current reverses for first time, signalling risk of climate system collapse

A major ocean current in the Southern Hemisphere has reversed direction for the first time in recorded history, in what climatologists are calling a “catastrophic” tipping point in the global climate system. The development, which was confirmed by Spanish marine scientists at El Institut de Cièncie»»»

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Kuna 2h

Briefing of KUNA main news for Friday until 00:00 GMT

GENEVA -- Kuwait's delegation to the United Nations in Geneva called for avoiding politicization and selectivity in providing technical cooperation and capacity building in the field of human rights, affirming the country's commitment to mutual respect. GENEVA -- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) »»»

Kuna 3h

Kuwait FM receives visiting British Foreign Affairs Secretary

KUWAIT, July 5 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya received on Saturday visiting British Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy and his accompanying delegation.The visit comes to bolster bilateral relations between the two countries, and »»»

Arab News 3h

Musk says ‘America Party’ is formed in US

WASHINGTON: A day after asking his followers on X whether a new US political party should be created, Elon Musk said on Saturday that the “America Party is formed.” “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” he said in a post on X. “Today, the America Party is fo»»»

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Arab News 3h

Syrian president, Lebanon’s grand mufti hold ‘frank’ talks in Damascus

BEIRUT: Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Lebanon’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian had an hour-long meeting at the People’s Palace in Damascus on Saturday. Derian’s visit was the first by a Lebanese Sunni religious leader to Syria in more than 20 years, signaling a thaw in relations betwe»»»

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France24 3h

Elon Musk announces creation of his new ‘America Party’

Elon Musk on Saturday said he had launched a new US political party to challenge what the tech billionaire described as the country's "one-party system".  A day after asking his followers on X whether a new U.S. political party should be created, Elon Musk said on Saturday that the "America Pa»»»

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France24 3h

Iran’s Khamenei makes first public appearance since start of Israel-Iran war

In his first public appearance since the outbreak of last month's Israel-Iran war, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a religious event on Saturday, state media reported. During the 12-day war, which started on June 13, Khamenei avoided public appearances, issuing pre-taped me»»»

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UPI 3h

8 deportees land in South Sudan after Supreme Court ruling - UPI.com

Deportees board a U.S. military flight in a manner similar to that in which eight were flown to South Sudan from a U.s. military base in Djibouti on Friday. Photo Courtesy of the Department of Homeland Security July 5 (UPI) -- Eight deported "migrants" who had been held at a U.S. military base in D»»»

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Arab News 3h

Musk says ‘America Party’ is formed in US

“By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” he said“Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom“WASHINGTON: A day after asking his followers on X whether a new US political party should be created, Elon Musk said on Saturday that the “America »»»

Arab News 3h

What new research reveals about Gaza’s real death toll — and why it’s far higher than official figures

LONDON: Since October 2023, Israel has been waging two parallel wars in Gaza: One, to destroy Hamas and rescue its hostages; the other, a propaganda campaign designed to discredit the tally of civilian fatalities issued by the Gaza Ministry of Health. However, as new independent research suggests, »»»

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Arab News 3h

What new research reveals about Gaza’s real death toll — and why it’s far higher than official figures

LONDON: Since October 2023, Israel has been waging two parallel wars in Gaza: One, to destroy Hamas and rescue its hostages; the other, a propaganda campaign designed to discredit the tally of civilian fatalities issued by the Gaza Ministry of Health. However, as new independent research suggests, »»»

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Arab News 4h

Djokovic thumps Kecmanovic for Wimbledon ton and spot in last 16

The sixth seed’s stellar display ensured that he became only the third player to claim 100 match wins“I’m very grateful, obviously, privileged to be in the position that I am,” Djokovic saidLONDON: Seven-times Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic roared his way to a rare century at the grasscourt Gran»»»

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Arab News 4h

Paris Saint-Germain shut down Bayern Munich, reach CWC semis

ATLANTA: Desire Doué scored in the 78th minute, Ousmane Dembele added a second in stoppage time and Paris Saint-Germain sealed their place in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals with a 2-0 quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich on Saturday in Atlanta. Pairs Saint-Germain played the closing minutes with»»»

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Kathimerini 4h

Islands to get more than €5.5 bln for energy upgrades, green transition

Greek islands will get the majority of the funds set out for to Greece by the European Union for green energy transition and environment protection. Greece has got over €8 billion from three sources – the Social Climate Fund, the Modernization Fund and the Island Decarbonization Fund for the period»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump to push Netanyahu for Gaza truce in crunch talks

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump hosts Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday to press the Israeli prime minister to end the war with Hamas in Gaza. Trump has vowed to be tough on Netanyahu as he hopes to use the momentum from the truce between Iran and Israel to secure a ceasefire in»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi Arabia’s $2.5tn mineral reserves fuel industrial push

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is accelerating the development of its mining sector as a central pillar of economic diversification, with the Kingdom’s mineral wealth now estimated at SR9.4 trillion ($2.5 trillion). The surge in value is driven by discoveries of rare earth elements, base metals, gold, phosph»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi Arabia’s $2.5tn mineral reserves fuel industrial push

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is accelerating the development of its mining sector as a central pillar of economic diversification, with the Kingdom’s mineral wealth now estimated at SR9.4 trillion ($2.5 trillion). The surge in value is driven by discoveries of rare earth elements, base metals, gold, phosph»»»

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UPI 4h

Two U.S. aid workers wounded in Gaza, foundation says - UPI.com

Palestinians carry aid supplies received from the newly formed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation through an area known as the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza Strip on May 29. Photo by Haitham Imad/EPA July 5 (UPI) -- The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said two of its American aid workers were injured in»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Lebanese President, UK Foreign Secretary discuss support for UNIFIL, economic reforms

Beirut: During a meeting with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy who is on a visit to Lebanon, the country's President General Joseph Aoun stressed the need for continued British support to Lebanon, especially in the United Nations Security Council in order to extend the mandate of the United Na»»»

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Arab News 4h

Scent economy rises as Gulf fragrances shape identity and status

RIYADH: In the Gulf, fragrance and its various perfume notes are increasingly seen not just as personal accessories but as symbols of identity, refinement, and wealth. From morning rituals with oud to intricate perfume layering before gatherings, the scent economy is booming across the Gulf Coopera»»»

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Arab News 4h

Scent economy rises as Gulf fragrances shape identity and status

RIYADH: In the Gulf, fragrance and its various perfume notes are increasingly seen not just as personal accessories but as symbols of identity, refinement, and wealth. From morning rituals with oud to intricate perfume layering before gatherings, the scent economy is booming across the Gulf Coopera»»»

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Kuna 4h

Building collapse kills 21 people in S. Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, July 5 (KUNA) -- At least 21 people, including nine women, lost their lives after a five-story residential building collapsed in Pakistan's southern Karachi city, said authorities on Saturday.Head of the rescue operation at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) in a statement confir»»»

Arab News 4h

‘Lion King’ roars into life with Ithra live orchestra

DHAHRAN: Nearly three decades after it first captivated global audiences, Disney’s “The Lion King” dazzled new and older generations at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, or Ithra, in Dhahran this week by offering a chance to watch the film anew with a live orchestra. “We hope that it wil»»»

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Arab News 4h

Registration opens for Bocuse d’Or, Pastry World Cup contests in Riyadh

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission has opened registration for the Bocuse d'Or championship and Pastry World Cup, both taking place during the Sirha Arabia exhibition in Riyadh in October. The competitions will select top Saudi chefs to compete in the Middle East qualifiers, to be host»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi Arabia crowns new technology unicorn

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East and North Africa region have witnessed a surge of startup funding rounds in recent weeks, underscoring the Kingdom’s pivotal role in driving technology investment and digital transformation across diverse sectors. Saudi-based quick-commerce startup Nin»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi Arabia crowns new technology unicorn

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East and North Africa region have witnessed a surge of startup funding rounds in recent weeks, underscoring the Kingdom’s pivotal role in driving technology investment and digital transformation across diverse sectors. Saudi-based quick-commerce startup Nin»»»

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Arab News 4h

Registration opens for Bocuse d’Or, Pastry World Cup contests in Riyadh

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission has opened registration for the Bocuse d'Or championship and Pastry World Cup, both taking place during the Sirha Arabia exhibition in Riyadh in October. The competitions will select top Saudi chefs to compete in the Middle East qualifiers, to be host»»»

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Arab News 4h

‘Lion King’ roars into life with Ithra live orchestra

DHAHRAN: Nearly three decades after it first captivated global audiences, Disney’s “The Lion King” dazzled new and older generations at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, or Ithra, in Dhahran this week by offering a chance to watch the film anew with a live orchestra. “We hope that it wil»»»

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Arab News 4h

Death toll from Texas flooding rises to 27, including nine children

KERRVILLE, Texas: The death toll from catastrophic flooding in the US state of Texas has risen to at least 27, including nine children, local authorities said on Saturday. "So far, we've evacuated over 850 uninjured people, eight injured people and have recovered 27 deceased fatalities at this time»»»

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Arab News 4h

‘Can’t describe the pain’: Bosnia marks 30 years since Srebrenica massacre

SARAJEVO: Three decades after the Srebrenica genocide, relatives are still looking for and burying the remains of more than 8,000 men and boys killed by Bosnian Serb forces, revealing the painful scars cut deep into the country. On July 11, 1995, Bosnian Serb forces stormed the Muslim enclave of mo»»»

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Saudi Gazette 4h

Saudi Arabia deports 8,051 illegal residents in a week

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A total of 17,863 illegal residents were arrested during inspections across Saudi Arabia in a week. The inspections were carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between June 26 and July 2, the Ministr»»»

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Kuna 4h

Lebanon pres.: No forces in south except for Lebanese army, UNIFIL

BEIRUT, July 5 (KUNA) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed on Saturday that there will be no armed force in southern Lebanon other than the Lebanese Army and Lebanese security forces as well as the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL.Aoun made the statement during a meeting with B»»»