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Explosions Rock Damascus, Wounding 18, as French President Macron Visits Syria

Two bombs exploded near a hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron had spent the night, but his office said he did not hear the explosions and…

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This handout photo taken and released by NATO on July 6, 2026 shows NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte addressing a pre-summit press conference ahead of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Ankara on July 6, 2026. (Handout / NATO / AFP)

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NATO Unveils Billions in Arms Deals to Prove Its Firepower to Trump

NATO on Tuesday showcased a series of military projects worth billions of dollars in an attempt to convince President Donald Trump that US allies are…

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A worker drinks water from a plastic bottle at a construction site in Bordeaux, southwestern France on June 22, 2026, as France experiences a ferocious heatwave. (AFP)

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Europe May Face ‘More Deadly Weeks’ as New Heatwave Builds, WHO Warns

The World Health &zwnj;Organization warned on Tuesday that Europe could face “more deadly weeks” ahead, with another intense heatwave forming over the Atlantic…

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Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Egypt Training - Atlanta United Training Center, Atlanta, Georgia, US - July 6, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Hossam Abdelmaguid during training. (Reuters)

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Messi v Salah in World Cup Last-16 Showdown

Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to reclaim the lead in a fiercely contested…

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Iran Foreign Minister Says US Threats are an Impediment to Deal-making

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A handout photo made available by the Iranian foreign ministry office shows Iranian Foreign Minister speaking during a meeting with foreign ambassador and diplomats at the foreign ministry office, in Tehran, Iran, 16 June 2026.EPA/IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICE HANDOUT

Iran Foreign Minister Says US Threats are an Impediment to Deal-making

Talks to reach a final deal between Tehran and Washington won't start if US threats continue, Iran's foreign minister said &zwnj;on Tuesday, &zwnj;following US…

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Crowds Bid Farewell to Khamenei in Iranian City of Qom since 2 hours
Iran Issues Security Directives to Control Narrative Around Khamenei Funeral since 4 hours
Iran Fires Two Missiles at Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios Report since 4 hours

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Rubber gloves are laid out on the ground outside the Rwampara General Hospital as healthcare workers involved in the Ebola response stage a go-slow over unpaid salaries, while authorities seek to contain a new outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Rwampara, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, July 6, 2026. (Reuters)

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Ebola Outbreak in Congo Still in ‘Expansion Phase’, WHO Says

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has not yet stabilized and is still expanding, with transmission fueled by population movement, a World Health Official said on…

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US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the NATO summit in The Hague in 2025 (Turkish Presidency)

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Trump Expected to Tell Türkiye He is Ready to Restore Access to F-35 jets, NYT Reports

US President Donald &zwnj;Trump is expected to tell Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he is prepared to allow the country to rejoin the F-35 stealth…

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What to Know About China’s Rare Ballistic Missile Test and Why It Raises Concerns

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a long-range ballistic missile bursts out of the sea during a test launched from a Chinese nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific on Monday, July 6, 2026. (Li Xiangchao/Xinhua via AP)

Iraq Seizes More Cash and Gold in Oil Ministry Corruption Probe

Bundles of cash newly seized from the Deputy Oil Minister (Iraqi News Agency)

Pakistan Mediating Libya Unity with US-led Push

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif receives Saddam Haftar in Pakistan in February last year (General Command)

NATO Allies Seek to Win over Trump after Iran Ire

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a media conference at the International Media Center ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Saudi Arabia Rejects Anything that Undermines Somalia’s Security

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA file)

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The exhibition features authentic rock specimens engraved with examples of ancient scripts (Academy).

A Journey Through 28 Letters: Riyadh Exhibition Traces Story of Arabic from Ancient Inscriptions to Modern Technology

The ACWA headquarters in Saudi Arabia. (ACWA)

Saudi Arabia Grants ACWA Exclusive Green Hydrogen Export Rights

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets with US Envoy Tom Barrack in Baghdad on June 16, 2026. (Iraqi government press office)

US Keen to Form Alliance with Iraq, Syria Away from Iran’s Influence

Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi meets with the ambassadors on Monday. (SABA)

Al-Alimi: Iran Guards’ Flight out of Sanaa Is a Violation of Yemen’s Sovereignty

United States' Folarin Balogun (20) walks off the pitch after losing to Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 match in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP)

After His Suspension Was Lifted in Scrutinized Move, Balogun Has Little Impact in US World Cup Loss

Italy, GCC Sign MoU to Bolster Cooperation

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Saudi Arabia Denounces Terror Plots Targeting Morocco

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Riyadh Consultations Intensify to Ensure Success of Southern Yemen Dialogue

Member of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Abdulrahman Al-Muharrami during the meeting in Riyadh on Sunday. (Al-Muharrami's office)

Italy, GCC Sign MoU to Bolster Cooperation

Saudi Arabia Rejects Anything that Undermines Somalia’s Security

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Discuss US-Iran Negotiations

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with his Bahraini counterpart, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Arabia, Kenya Agree to Deepen Investment

The Saudi and Kenyan delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)

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An ambulance drives past the site where explosive devices blew up near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was meant to be staying, in Damascus, Syria, July 7, 2026. (Reuters)

Explosions Rock Damascus, Wounding 18, as French President Macron Visits Syria

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Iraq Seizes More Cash and Gold in Oil Ministry Corruption Probe

US Keen to Form Alliance with Iraq, Syria Away from Iran’s Influence

Al-Alimi: Iran Guards’ Flight out of Sanaa Is a Violation of Yemen’s Sovereignty

Pakistan Mediating Libya Unity with US-led Push

Macron Arrives in Syria as First Major Western Leader to Visit Country Under New Leadership

France's President Emmanuel Macron (L) is welcomed by Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani (R) as he arrives fo a state visit at the Damascus International Airport in Damascus on July 6, 2026. (AFP)

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Tents and shelters are pictured next to rubble of collapsed buildings at a camp for people displaced by war in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood of Gaza City on July 6, 2026. (AFP)

US Support for Israel Slips as Democrats Grow More Critical, Poll Finds

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NATO Unveils Billions in Arms Deals to Prove Its Firepower to Trump

Ebola Outbreak in Congo Still in ‘Expansion Phase’, WHO Says

France's Le Pen Faces Pivotal Ruling in Race for President

Tuesday's verdict will be pivotal for French far-right chief Marine Le Pen's political career. Alain JOCARD / AFP/File

Ukraine Fired Over 400 Drones Towards Moscow Ahead of NATO Summit, Says Mayor

This photograph shows a heavily damaged gas station following a Russian air attack in Kamianske, Dnipropetrovsk region on July 7, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (AFP)

Landslide in Northwestern China Leaves 5 Dead and 12 Still Trapped

File photo: An aerial drone photo taken on 16 June 2024 shows an area affected by torrential rains in Tieshan Township of Zhenghe County, Nanping City, China's Fujian Province, 16 June 2024. (Xinhua/EPA)

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FILE PHOTO: Gold bangles are displayed inside a jewelry store in the old quarters of Delhi, India, May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra//File Photo

Gold Slips as Stronger Dollar Weighs; Focus on Fed Minutes and Gulf Tensions

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Shell Raises Gas Output Guidance for Q2, Flags Stronger Gas Trading Results

Oil Prices Gain as Focus Shifts to Supply Recovery and Demand

FILE - Iraqi oil workers at an oil installation at Beiji in northern Iraq Tuesday, February 29, 2000. (AP Photo/Jassim Mohammed, File)

Saudi Arabia Grants ACWA Exclusive Green Hydrogen Export Rights

Saudia Cargo Strengthens Global Network with Four Boeing 777 Freighters

Officials are seen during Monday's signing ceremony in Jeddah. (SPA)

Shippers Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to Resume Some Sailing Through Suez Canal

Shipping containers pass through the Suez Canal in Suez, Egypt (Reuters)

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British Town to Open its 250-Year-Old Underground Tunnels to Public

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The glassworks tunnels have never before been open to the public. (Stourbridge Glass Museum)

British Town to Open its 250-Year-Old Underground Tunnels to Public

A West Midlands glassmaking museum is set to open its 250-year-old underground tunnels to the public for the first time. Stourbridge Glass Museum has…

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In this photo released by The Fine Arts Department, an archaeologist shows two rings with human bones during an ongoing dig at the Don Yai Thong archeological site in Phetchaburi province, Thailand Thursday, July 2, 2026. (The Fine Arts Department via AP)

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Gold Rings Around 2,000 Years Old Found During Dig at Thailand Archaeological Site

Two gold rings aged around 2,000 years old were discovered during an excavation at a new archaeological site in western Thailand, officials said. The rings…

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A rare historic clock is on display at the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture in Makkah. (SPA)

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Historic Clock at Two Holy Mosques Exhibition Reflects Timekeeping at Prophet's Mosque

A rare historic clock is on display at the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture in Makkah, offering visitors a glimpse into the long history of care…

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The collaboration seeks to enhance leadership and specialized capabilities and strengthen workforce readiness to meet future requirements. SPA

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Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Development Fund Signs Global Partnership to Develop, Empower Emerging Talent

The Saudi Cultural Development Fund (CDF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Fitch Learning, one of the world's leading professional…

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In this photo provided Saturday, July 4, 2026, by Ministery of Tourism and Antiquities, some of seven surface limestone-built tombs, discovered in the Marina el-Alamein archaeological site, are seen west of the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, Egypt. (Ministery of Tourism and Antiquities via AP)

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Egypt Uncovers Lost Byzantine-era City in the Western Desert

A well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert is one of two major archaeological finds announced by Egypt on Saturday. The recent…

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Mbappe Fires Back at Paraguayan Senator’s Racist Attack After France Victory

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France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe attends a training session at Bentley University in Waltham, near Boston, on July 07, 2026, during the 2026 World Cup football tournament. (AFP)

Mbappe Fires Back at Paraguayan Senator’s Racist Attack After France Victory

France striker Kylian Mbappe hit back at a Paraguayan senator, describing her as a "despicable woman" on Monday after she launched a racist attack on him…

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Messi v Salah in World Cup Last-16 Showdown

Lionel Messi's Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to reclaim the lead in a fiercely contested…

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United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino walks off the pitch after losing to Belgium in their World Cup round of 16 match in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP)

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‘Disappointed’ Pochettino Says Balogun Row No Excuse for US World Cup Exit

US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed and frustrated by the backlash over Folarin Balogun's ban, but insisted it was no excuse for his side's…

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After His Suspension Was Lifted in Scrutinized Move, Balogun Has Little Impact in US World Cup Loss

Folarin Balogun's presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of football, but he ultimately played a…

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Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States is consoled by Rudi Garcia, head coach of Belgium, after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Getty Images/AFP)

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Balogun Controversy Had Little Impact on Belgium Team, Says Coach

Belgium's commanding 4-1 victory over the United States &zwnj;in Monday's World Cup last-16 clash was barely affected by the swirling controversy around FIFA's…

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‘Pokemon Airport’ Opens to Help Japanese Quake-Hit Region

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A "Pikachu" balloon is displayed at the Noto Airport in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture on July 7, 2026. (JIJI / AFP)

‘Pokemon Airport’ Opens to Help Japanese Quake-Hit Region

An airport in a remote Japanese region hit by a deadly earthquake in 2024 was given a new look on Tuesday, temporarily nicknamed after the Pokemon universe,…

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Europe May Face ‘More Deadly Weeks’ as New Heatwave Builds, WHO Warns

The World Health &zwnj;Organization warned on Tuesday that Europe could face “more deadly weeks” ahead, with another intense heatwave forming over the Atlantic…

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FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry departs after attending court for his appeal against the rejection of his legal challenge to the British government's decision to take away his police protection when he is in Britain, outside the High Court in London, Britain, April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo

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Prince Harry to Discover Outcome of UK Tabloids Case

Prince Harry was in Britain on Tuesday as a court was set to rule in his case against the Daily Mail's publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering. …

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A Journey Through 28 Letters: Riyadh Exhibition Traces Story of Arabic from Ancient Inscriptions to Modern Technology

A historical and intellectual journey awaits visitors to “Arabic Language: Twenty-Eight Letters of Light,” an exhibition in Riyadh that tells the story of one…

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A breast radiologist reviews ultrasound images and examination results. (Shutterstock)

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When 'That Disease' Became Mine

No one prepares you for that moment. For that phone call. For the instant you feel the life you have built, with care, patience, and love, beginning to…

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