Day: July 3, 2025
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Middle East
Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ passes the US House of Representatives | Donald Trump News
After nearly 29 hours of debate, the United States House of Representatives have passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, an enormous…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 Gold Cup Odds: Notable Prop Bets Ahead of USA-Mexico Final
The U.S. men’s national soccer team is just one win away from claiming its eighth Gold Cup title, with its…
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Breaking News
Diogo Jota: Liverpool forward’s death leaves football world in shock and grief
Liverpool led the tributes to Jota, saying the club was “devastated” by such an “unimaginable loss”. He scored 65 goals…
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Middle East
US issues first wave of Iran sanctions after ceasefire in 12-day war | Israel-Iran conflict News
Washington imposes financial penalties on an Iraqi businessman who it says helped smuggle Iranian oil. Washington, DC – The United…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Standings: Spain, Italy Win To Open Group B
Sixteen nations will aim for glory at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, taking place across Switzerland from July 2-27. Who’ll…
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Global Economy Trends
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ passes the House of Representatives
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Breaking News
Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel intensifies strikes, rescuers say
Reuters Women and children were said to have been killed in an Israeli strike on a tent in southern Gaza…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
SFDA to penalize 996 erring establishments
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Officials from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) have detected violations of 996 establishments…
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Global
Danish police examine suspicious package delivered to Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen
Published on 03/07/2025 – 16:04 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Police in Denmark’s capital Copenhagen are examining a suspicious package that was sent…
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Middle East
Chicago mass shooting leaves four dead, 14 injured outside downtown lounge | Crime News
The police said gunmen opened fire in the River North neighbourhood. At least three victims are in critical condition. Four…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 MLB Home Run Derby Jerseys Honor Braves Greats Henry Aaron, Babe Ruth
MLB All-Star Week is inching closer, and the league has revealed this year’s jerseys for the 2025 Home Run Derby…
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Breaking News
Gaza aid contractor tells BBC he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians
Lucy Williamson BBC Middle East correspondent Watch footage shared with BBC from inside Gaza aid operation A former security contractor…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
German Chancellor calls Saudi Crown Prince to discuss regional developments
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received on Thursday a phone…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Passports Directorate takes 8,155 punitive measures against violators
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports has issued 8,155 administrative decisions against violators of residency,…
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Global
Video. At least 94 killed in Gaza as strikes hit aid queues and shelters
According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, five people were killed outside locations linked to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, while 40 others…
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Middle East
Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban government | Taliban News
Supreme Court lifted group’s ‘terrorist’ designation in April, as Moscow seeks normalisation in bid for regional clout. Russia has accepted…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez’s Setback Not as Serious as First Feared
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez’s setback to his recovery from a fractured right hand is not as serious as first…
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Breaking News
Austria to change two streets named after Nazi supporters
Two streets in Adolf Hitler’s hometown in Austria are to be renamed following longstanding complaints that they commemorate Nazis, officials…
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Global
Hollywood actor Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ star, found dead at home
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 03/07/2025 – 21:27 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in “Reservoir Dogs” and “Kill Bill”…
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Middle East
England-India: Gill breaks Tendulkar record in second Test | Cricket News
With 269 runs, captain Shubman Gill breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most scored outside the Indian subcontinent on day two…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Portugal, Spain Players Pay Tribute to Diogo Jota Before Euro 2025 Opener
Portugal and Spain players observed a period of silence before their Women’s European Championship opening game on Thursday in memory…
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Breaking News
UN expert calls for companies to stop doing business with Israel
A United Nations expert has called on dozens of multinational companies to stop doing business with Israel, warning them they…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Makkah Grand Mosque Friday sermon to be translated into 35 languages for first time on July 4
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced that…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi e-commerce sales jump to SR69 billion during 1Q 2025
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — E-commerce sales in Saudi Arabia via Mada cards reached their highest levels ever, totaling more…
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Global
Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine war and Iran in sixth known phone call, Kremlin says
ADVERTISEMENT US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine, Iran and other issues on Thursday in a…
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Middle East
Russia ‘will not back down’ on Ukraine war goals, Putin tells Trump | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russian president says future talks need to be between Kyiv and Moscow amid signs latter does not want US involvement.…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Marcus Ericsson To Carry FOX Sports Livery At Mid-Ohio INDYCAR Race
Bob Pockrass FOX Motorsports Insider Marcus Ericsson will carry a FOX Sports livery this weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.…
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Global Economy Trends
US tariff receipts surge in Donald Trump’s trade war
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Breaking News
Ethiopia has finished building mega-dam, Abiy Ahmed says
Ethiopia says it has completed building a mega-dam on the Blue Nile that has long been a source of tension…
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Global
Greek firefighters race to contain wildfires that forced thousands to flee on Crete
By Gavin Blackburn with AP Published on 03/07/2025 – 19:33 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Firefighters in Greece raced on Thursday to contain wildfires that forced…
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Middle East
Solid US job numbers mask weakness underneath | Business and Economy News
The United States economy has added 147,000 jobs in June, beating analyst expectations, as the labour market remains stable despite…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 NFL Predictions, Picks: 3 Protector Of The Year Wagers To Make Now
Geoff Schwartz FOX Sports Betting Analyst We’ve made it. We’re getting Protector of the Year — an award for the…
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Global Economy Trends
The mad dash for trade deals
European CEOs are lobbying against AI regulations, and trade officials are rushing to make deals before US President Donald Trump’s…
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Breaking News
Four dead, 14 injured in drive-by shooting outside Chicago nightclub
At least four people were killed and 14 others injured in a drive-by shooting outside a Chicago nightclub, police said.…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia and Egypt discuss implementing Arab-Islamic Plan for Gaza Reconstruction
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty…
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Global
Moldova pushes for EU accession, but Brussels hesitates to decouple Ukraine
Published on 03/07/2025 – 17:45 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT As Moldova prepares to host a pivotal bilateral summit with the European Union…
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Middle East
Iran says it is committed to NPT, slams Germany’s support for Israel | Israel-Iran conflict News
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is committed to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), dismissing…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Best Bet: Back Bertoletti To Cover Spread
Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst There’s nothing more American than betting on the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest…
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Global Economy Trends
Is the US heading for a debt crisis?
Gideon talks to Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund and author of a new book:…
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Breaking News
Angélique Kidjo first black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Musical icon Angélique Kidjo has become the first black African performer to be selected for a star on the prestigious…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
‘Diddy’ denied bail after being cleared of most serious charges
NEW YORK — A judge has denied bail to Sean “Diddy” Combs after a jury convicted the hip-hop mogul of…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
HR Ministry: Saudization instrumental in employing 2.5 million citizens in private sector
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development stated that Saudization programs and support provided…
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Global
‘Putin needs war to stay in power’, Estonia’s PM Kristen Michal tells Euronews
By Shona Murray & Jesse Dimich-Louvet Published on 03/07/2025 – 17:30 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Estonia’s Prime Minister, Kristen Michal, has told Euronews that if…
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Middle East
Fact-checking Trump’s immigration and One Big Beautiful Bill claims | Donald Trump News
United States President Donald Trump has toured Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility in the Everglades before it gets its…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Which Active Players Can Realistically Reach 3K Strikeouts After Clayton Kershaw?
However many games the oft-injured Clayton Kershaw ends up playing in 2025, however, he had a major milestone in his…
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Global Economy Trends
Full EU-US trade deal ‘impossible’ before deadline, says Ursula von der Leyen
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Breaking News
Kilmar Ábrego García alleges torture and abuse in El Salvador mega-jail
A Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and detained in one of that country’s most notorious prisons…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Trump calls on US central bank head to quit immediately
SINGAPORE — US President Donald Trump has called for the chair of the Federal Reserve to quit right away, in…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Alkhorayef Commercial Company partners with XSQUARE Technologies to elevate logistics automation in Saudi Arabia
Alkhorayef Commercial Company (ACC), a leading provider of industrial and commercial solutions in Saudi Arabia, has entered into a strategic…
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Global
The EU is importing more LNG than pipeline gas: How bad is for the climate?
ADVERTISEMENT The first quarter of 2025 has marked a significant shift in EU gas imports. For the first time, the…
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