Archive / july - 2026
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Iraq Seeks to Repair Gulf Ties Strained by Iran WarIraq is moving to “repair” relations with Gulf states following tension caused by the Iran war, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said on Monday, after hosting...Why WhatsApp's new anonymity feature fails to quash security fearsWhatsApp has addressed some privacy concerns with the introduction of usernames, allowing users to remain anonymous while communicating.WhatsApp introduced a new identity update, but the...
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Russian air strikes kill 10, injure more than 50 in Ukraine's KyivRussian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 50, as drones and missiles struck residential...Belgium Stage Dramatic Comeback To Eliminate SenegalBelgium rallied back from two goals to secure a 3-2 win over Senegal in extra-time and secured their spot in the Last 16 of the...
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Argentina Survive Cape Verde Scare in Extra-time Thriller to Avoid World Cup UpsetDefending champions Argentina survived a monumental scare before defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to keep their World Cup dream alive on Friday (Jul...UAE's Non-oil Business Activity Grows at Slowest Pace in Five Years in June Amid Fallout of Iran WarBusiness activity in the UAE's non-oil private sector grew at the slowest pace in five years in June, while employment contracted for the first time...
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New ‘AI Triage’ Feature Will Be Added to NHS App in ‘major Overhaul’ of TechA new artificial intelligence will be added to the NHS app to direct patients to the most appropriate service, officials say.The NHS app AI triage...Pipe Dreams: Bangladesh Surfers Chase Waves at Asian GamesThe surfers from Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh are hoping to carve out a place for the sport in a country obsessed with cricket and football.Bangladesh...
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HISTORY: Haaland Ends Brazil's World Cup JourneyNorway advanced to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history after defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 on Sunday night.In a...Australian PM Apologises for 'Inappropriate' Comments About Kylie MinogueAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised "unequivocally" for comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.Australian PM apology Nikki...
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Japan, China Coast Guards Face Off Near Disputed IslandsShips from Japan's and China's coast guards faced off near disputed islands Tuesday (Jul 7), with each claiming they drove out the other's vessels that...
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Messi leads Argentina to incredible comeback as Egypt suffer agonising World Cup exitLionel Messi helped guide Argentina to a stunning late comeback as Egypt were denied what would have been one of the all-time great World Cup...Lebanon's Private-sector Workforce Cut by One-third as Israel War Worsens Crisis, ILO SaysLebanon's private-sector workforce has been slashed by a third as Israel's attacks in the south exacerbate already challenging conditions stemming from years of economic instability,...
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AI is 'not Smart' So What's Next in Artificial Intelligence?"We don't have robots that are nearly as good at understanding the physical world as a rat," says Yann LeCun, one of the leading figures...Democrat Graham Platner Suspends Campaign for Key US Senate Race After Assault AllegationDemocrat Graham Platner has suspended his campaign for US Senate in Maine, following a series of scandals that included a woman accusing him of sexual...
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Rates Are Heading Up Again, and the Gulf Will Feel It FastAt the start of the year, everybody expected interest rates to keep falling. That no longer looks like the way to bet.Gulf Cooperation Council interest...Iran Hits Back at Trump After He Insists Truce is OverWashington has reportedly given Tehran until Saturday to stop firing on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and acknowledge that the waterway is open.Tensions...
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Growing List of Countries Move to Ban Social Media for ChildrenThe European Union's plan to regulate children's access to social media follows the implementation or proposal of similar measures around the world.A growing list of...Argentina Sinks 10-man Switzerland to Set Up Blockbuster England SemifinalJulian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, setting up a World Cup semifinal against bitter...
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Sk Hynix Sinks After NASDAQ Debut Amid Profit-taking, Easing Earnings OptimismSK Hynix (000660.KS), opens new tab shares dropped as much as 8.2% in early Seoul trade on Monday as investors booked profit, after a high-profile...
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Trump Says Reflecting Pool to Be Refilled After RepairsUnited States President Donald Trump said on Monday (Jul 13) the newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington was drained for repairs, after the project faced...Egg-Free School Meals Scramble Politics in IndiaTeacher Raja Dey fears attendance might drop now that government-run schools have stopped serving eggs for lunch in his eastern Indian state, a dietary change...Bangkok Bar Fire Kills 27, Officials Say Emergency Exits Were ObstructedA band member at the venue told local media that smoke suddenly filled the room after the lights briefly went out, followed by a massive...
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Singapore Laws Must Keep Pace With Technologies Yet to Be Invented: Edwin TongThe law minister said Singapore is no longer drafting laws only for today's technologies, giving examples of regulations that tackle fake news and cybercrime.Minister Edwin...Majestic Spain stun France to reach World Cup finalSpain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final, where they will face either England or Argentina on Sunday.Spain stunned tournament favourites France 2-0...
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England Collapse As Messi Inspires Argentina To WC FinalDefending champions Argentina advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a late 2-1 win over England on Wednesday night.Defending champions advanced after a...Trump Drops 20% Hormuz Toll in Favour of Deals With Gulf StatesUS President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested investments from Gulf states would compensate for protecting commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a pronouncement...
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Spain Silence Messi & Argentina To Clinch World CupSpain have been crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra-time on Sunday night.Spain defeat Argentina World Cup...US Soldier Killed and One Injured After Iranian Attack in IraqThe US military says a service member was killed after an Iranian attack in northern Iraq on Saturday, a day after an attack on a...
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Adnoc Unveils $6.2 Billion Investment in Umm Shaif Gas Cap as It Accelerates Gas Export StrategyAdnoc is accelerating its gas growth strategy with $6.2 billion worth of investments to develop the Umm Shaif gas cap project in Abu Dhabi amid...Nine Dead, 15 Trapped After India Tunnel CollapseAt least nine people have died and 15 others remained trapped after a tunnel collapsed at an under-construction hydroelectric project in India's remote northeast, officials...
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OpenAI Says AI Models Went Rogue During Testing, Triggering 'unprecedented' Breach at StartupOpenAI said on Tuesday that an autonomous agent powered by its advanced AI models went rogue during a security test and triggered a hack that...War in Iran has Cost the US $37.5 Billion so far, Pentagon SaysThe cost of the United States' war in Iran has risen to $37.5 billion so far, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, as...
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Trump Claims Americans Support Military Action but Reject High Energy PricesU.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that the American public does not oppose military engagements or wars in principle, but strongly rejects bearing the direct economic...Tokyo Reports Most Heat-related Hospitalisations Since 2010, One DeadThe Tokyo Fire Department said 453 people were taken to hospital on Wednesday as Japan swelters under a heatwave.Tokyo recorded a record high in tokyo...
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More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfiresFrench authorities have ordered the evacuation of almost 60,000 people near Bordeaux, taking the total number of people told to flee wildfires in France and...
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Southern China Drenched as Typhoon Noul Makes LandfallTyphoon Noul brought heavy rain and gale-force winds across Guangdong province and neighbouring Hong Kong.Typhoon Noul southern China landfall causes severe drenching, triggering major typhoon...Mourinho Makes Swift 'Decision' On Arsenal-Linked ViniciusReal Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly sent a clear message to the club after Arsenal’s interest in Vinicius Junior.Jose Mourinho blocks vinicius junior real...
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Iran Says It Will Halt Strikes as Long as US Bombing Pause HoldsIran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States does the same, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday. The development...New Strait Problem: US Playing Wrong Moves on Gulf Chessboard AgainJose Raul Capablanca, the Cuban who was world chess champion in the 1920s, was asked how many moves ahead he saw. “Only one. But it...
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India's Cockroach Janta party draws thousands to Delhi protestIndia's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement said on Monday that a minister had promised the government would consider its demands as thousands of protesters defied...Carly Simon Diagnosed With Parkinson's Disease, Treated for Skin CancerSinger Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and was recently treated for skin cancer, the singer shared in a statement provided to The...
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Trump Administration Bans New Chinese Humanoid RobotsThe Trump administration on Tuesday announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robot imports to the US over "unacceptable risks" to America's national security.The Trump...
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Samsung Reports Record Profit as South Korean Chip Giants Benefit From Global AI BoomSouth Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported a record operating profit of 89.5 trillion won ($62 billion) for the April-June period, a day...How Simple Test for Killer Cholesterol Can Prevent Fatal Heart AttackBlood tests to identify hidden high cholesterol can help to reduce heart attacks and strokes, which are now the cause of nearly a third of...