Month: June 2025
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Global
Defence sector outpaces overall job market in Europe amid rising security priorities
ADVERTISEMENT EU member states increased their total defence spending by over 30% between 2021 and 2024, rising from €214 billion…
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Middle East
Trump formally orders lifting of Syria sanctions | Syria’s War News
US Treasury says it removed 518 Syrian individuals and entities from its list of sanctions after president’s decree. Washington, DC…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
NBA Free Agency Signings Tracker: Rockets poach Finney-Smith from Lakers
The 2025 NBA free-agency period officially opened on June 30th at 6 p.m. Follow along to see the details of…
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Global Economy Trends
Dry weather pushes up UK food inflation as harvests suffer
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Over 190,000 Umrah visas issued since start of the season
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that the number of Umrah visas issued to…
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Global
Norway’s lottery mix up leads thousands to believe they won big prizes on Eurojackpot
ADVERTISEMENT Norway’s state-owned gambling company Norsk Tipping mistakenly told “several thousand people” they had won “excessively high” Eurojackpot prizes on…
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Middle East
Fluminense into Club World Cup quarterfinals after stunning Inter Milan 2-0 | Football News
The Brazilian side advance to face either Manchester City or Al Hilal in a quarterfinal on Friday. Fluminense have reached…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Keyshawn Johnson Returns to Los Angeles Roots in New Limited Series ‘LA Legends’
Last November, FOX Sports’ Keyshawn Johnson returned to Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Baldwin Hills alongside fellow South Central…
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Global Economy Trends
Senate races to pass Donald Trump’s flagship tax bill
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Breaking News
Objections to municipal violations and fines to be processed electronically within 15 days of submission
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced that objections to municipal violations, fines, and procedures…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
New Social Insurance Law comes into force on Tuesday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The provisions of the new Social Insurance Law, issued by a Royal Decree on July…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
New Social Insurance Law will come into force on Tuesday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) announced that the provisions of the new Social…
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Global
With new tobacco rules, Greece wants to stop parents from sending children to buy cigarettes
ADVERTISEMENT Greece is tightening rules around the sale of tobacco and alcohol products to children, according to health minister Adonis…
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Middle East
Tunisia court sentences lawyer critical of president to two years in prison | News
Sonia Dhamani, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, has criticised him for practices against refugees and migrants. A Tunisian…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
What We Know About T.J. Watt’s Contract Situation Following Steelers’ Big Trade
The Pittsburgh Steelers are continuing to add players with Pro Bowl pedigree to their roster, with their trade for Jalen…
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Global
Photos: Humanoid robots in Beijing play a football match as China steps up AI plans
By Euronews with AP Published on 30/06/2025 – 13:55 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT While China’s men’s football team hasn’t generated much excitement in recent years,…
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Middle East
Who will feed Sudanese refugees? | Sudan war
Millions of Sudanese who have fled to neighbouring countries face the risk of hunger. The World Food Programme has sounded…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti Praises ‘Homegrown’ NBA Championship Team
Sam Presti put Oklahoma City‘s first NBA championship team together in an unconventional way. The Thunder general manager didn’t make…
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Global
Pakistan to consider extending deadline for Afghan refugees facing mass deportation to leave
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 30/06/2025 – 20:03 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Pakistan will consider extending the deadline for 1.4 million Afghan refugees…
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Middle East
Mexican authorities find 20 bodies, some decapitated, in Sinaloa state | Crime News
Incident is latest in months of intense violence between rival drug cartel members. Twenty bodies, several of them decapitated, have…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Phillies’ Bryce Harper Reinstated After Injured List Stint With Sore Wrist
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was reinstated Monday ahead of Philadelphia’s opener against San Diego after a stint on the injured…
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Global Economy Trends
EU to boost food exports to Ukraine as part of updated trade deal
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Breaking News
Police identify 20-year-old suspect in Idaho firefighter ambush
Police sources have identified 20-year-old Wess Roley as the suspect in the sniper attack on firefighters in Idaho, according to…
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Global
Opposing parties in Hungary use mass Budapest Pride turnout to boost their own agenda
Published on 30/06/2025 – 20:24 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Both the Hungarian government and the opposition are trying to spin Saturday’s Budapest…
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Middle East
Iran hardens stance against IAEA and its chief in wake of US-Israel attacks | Nuclear Weapons News
Tehran has rejected request for Rafael Grossi to visit nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and US during conflict. Iran has…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 NASCAR Chicago Entry List: All 41 drivers for Grant Park 165
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the streets of Chicago for the 2025 edition of the Grant Park 165, where…
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Global
Israeli settlers set fire at military base in the West Bank amid growing number of attacks
ADVERTISEMENT Dozens of Israeli settlers set fires, vandalised military vehicles, sprayed graffiti and attacked soldiers at a military base just…
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Middle East
How generative AI is affecting people’s minds | Science and Technology
Researchers at Stanford University recently tested out some of the more popular AI tools on the market, from companies like…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
A Study In Winning: Matt Freese’s Harvard Days Helped The U.S. Take A Big Step
Doug McIntyre Soccer Journalist MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Freese went into Sunday’s penalty shootout against Costa Rica fully understanding the stakes.…
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Breaking News
US must rule out more strikes before new talks, Iranian minister says
TEHRAN — The US must rule out any further strikes on Iran if it wants to resume diplomatic talks, Tehran’s…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Republican Senator Thom Tillis to leave Congress after clash with Trump
WASHINGTON — A Republican senator from North Carolina has said he will not run for reelection next year, a day…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia calls for equitable climate financing at UNHRC
Saudi Gazette report GENEVA — Saudi Arabia called on developed countries to honor their international commitments, particularly in financing climate…
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Global
Lithuania and the Philippines sign security pact to counter ‘authoritarian axis’ of China and Russia
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 30/06/2025 – 18:20 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Lithuania and the Philippines signed an agreement on Monday to build…
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Middle East
Israel kills 85 Palestinians, bombing across Gaza amid new ceasefire push | Gaza News
Israeli forces have bombarded multiple areas across the besieged Gaza Strip, killing at least 85 Palestinians, including aid seekers and…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 NBA Odds: How Will Cooper Flagg Fare In Rookie Season?
There wasn’t much suspense at the top of the 2025 NBA Draft. Duke star Cooper Flagg was a shoo-in to…
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Breaking News
Turkish police detain dozens at banned Istanbul Pride march
ISTANBUL — Turkish police detained at least 30 people in central Istanbul on Sunday as they tried to take part…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia advances 14 places to 13th rank in IPR Enforcement Index globally
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has advanced 14 places in the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Enforcement Index, ranking…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
SR200,000 fine for Saudi and Egyptian in cover-up case
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Dammam Criminal Court ruled penalties, including a fine amounting to SR200,000, to a Saudi…
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Global
Most interest in AI gigafactory builds is European, Commission says
Published on 30/06/2025 – 17:22 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The “vast majority” of responses to a European Commission call for interest to…
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Middle East
China claims Canada’s order for Hikvision closure ‘damages’ trade relations | Human Rights News
Beijing’s remarks come after Ottawa announced it would cease all Canadian operations of the company. Canada’s request for Chinese surveillance…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Steelers, Dolphins Swap Stars: Ramsey, Smith to Pittsburgh; Fitzpatrick to Miami
In a rare move for the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins have agreed to exchange star players in…
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Breaking News
Saudi Arabia advances 14 places to 13th rank in global IPR Enforcement Index
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has advanced 14 places in the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Enforcement Index, ranking…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
2 US firefighters killed in sniper-style ambush in Idaho
SEATTLE — Two US firefighters have been killed and a third wounded after a man intentionally started a fire and…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Syrian official: Coordination with Saudi Arabia was instrumental in foiling smuggling of huge cache of narcotics
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Within the framework of Saudi-Syrian intelligence and security cooperation, the Syrian Anti-Narcotics Department is coordinating…
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Middle East
In Ukraine, most back negotiations over more fighting to end Russia’s war | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv, Ukraine – Halyna is ready to abandon her dreams of returning home in exchange for peace in the rest…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Tony Petitti Seeks More Meaningful Games In CFP Expansion: ‘Bigger Is Better’
Joel Klatt Lead College Football Analyst There aren’t many things I’m more passionate about than the College Football Playoff. As…
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Breaking News
‘A little bit melting’: Intense heat across Europe
An intense heatwave is still bringing soaring temperatures to large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing health…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
NCM Forecast: Dust storms expected across Saudi Arabia until next week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) expects dust-storms would continue hitting across several regions of…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
PIF assets soar to $1.15 trillion in 2024
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Monday that its total assets surged to SR4.231…
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Middle East
Why did India lose jets to Pakistani fire in May fight? | Border Disputes News
An Indian naval officer has conceded that the country lost fighter jets to Pakistani fire during their conflict in May…
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