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Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Israel | Nuclear Weapons News
Iran has struck Israel with barrages of missiles, a day after an Israeli onslaught against its nuclear and military facilities…
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Iran launches missile strikes on Israel in retaliation for deadly attacks
TEL AVIV — Iran launched a wave of missile attacks on Israel on Friday, striking the heart of Tel Aviv…
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Iran launches around 100 drones towards Israel
JERUSALEM — Iran has launched “approximately 100 UAVs toward Israeli territory” — an expected response after Israel carried out strikes…
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Global
Israel launches major strike on Iran: What is the market fallout?
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Global Economy Trends
Pentagon launches review of 2021 Aukus submarine deal
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Middle East
UN launches rescue operation after eight die off Djibouti coast; 22 missing | Migration News
The International Organization for Migration says group of 150 were forced off boat by smugglers and made to swim to…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Ohio State launches ‘Buckeye Sports Group’ to enhance NIL opportunities
Ohio State is officially bringing its NIL collectives in-house. According to multiple reports, Ohio State’s athletic department is teaming up…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Hajj Ministry launches Digital Hajj Certificates via ‘Nusuk’ App
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched a new feature on the Nusuk application, allowing…
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Middle East
ICE launches ‘military-style’ raids in Los Angeles: What we know | Police News
Los Angeles witnessed a series of coordinated immigration raids by United States law enforcement officials on Friday, resulting in the…
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Breaking News
Russia launches biggest drone attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Watch: Firefighters battle flames after Kharkiv apartments hit by Russian strikes At least three people have been killed and another…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Russia launches ‘massive’ strikes days after Ukrainian drone attack
KYIV — Russia launched large-scale drone and missile strikes on Ukraine’s capital and other parts of the country early on…
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Global
EU launches global digital strategy to build tech alliances
Published on 06/06/2025 – 11:48 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT The EU published a digital strategy on Thursday to diversify and expand digital alliances with…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
North Korea launches warship after failed attempt earlier
SEOUL — North Korea has launched a warship two weeks after it was damaged during an earlier launch attempt, in…
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Middle East
Israel launches several attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs, south Lebanon | Israel attacks Lebanon News
A series of Israeli strikes have targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs on the eve of the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday, almost…
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Global
‘Godfather’ of AI Yoshua Bengio launches non-profit to make AI safer and more trustworthy
Published on 04/06/2025 – 11:37 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT One of the world’s most cited artificial intelligence (AI) researchers is launching a…
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Middle East
ISIL (ISIS) launches first attacks against new Syrian government | Armed Groups News
The bombings mark a sharp escalation by the armed group, which views the new government in Damascus as illegitimate. ISIL…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Al Ahli launches rebranding initiative, invites fans to vote on new club logo
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Al Ahli Club has launched a strategic rebranding project aimed at revamping its institutional and…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Ministry launches online booking for slaughterhouses on eve of Eid Al-Adha
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture announced the launch of an online appointment booking…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia launches cooled pedestrian walkway in Makkah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser, who also serves as Chairman of…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Keemart by Keeta launches in Riyadh, starting with Al Yasmin and Granada districts
Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan – China’s leading on-demand delivery giant – has officially launched Keemart, a new grocery…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
HR Ministry launches ‘CV Upload’ service for domestic workers on Musaned
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched the “CV Upload” service for…
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Breaking News
Al-Khateeb launches ‘Saudi Summer’ program 2025 titled ‘Color Your Summer’
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Tourism Authority Ahmed Al-Khateeb…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Russia launches massive drone and missile barrage on Kyiv, injuring 14
KYIV — Russia launched one of its most intense aerial assaults on Kyiv since the start of the war, firing…
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Breaking News
Russia launches major aerial attack on Ukraine capital
At least 14 people have been injured in a major Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, city authorities say.…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Culture Ministry launches research grants to drive innovation and preserve heritage
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Culture has announced the launch of six specialized research grants as part…
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Middle East
Lebanon launches process to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps | Palestinian Authority News
Process launched after visit by Palestinian President Abbas, who said weapons ‘hurt’ Lebanon and Palestine cause. A joint Lebanese-Palestinian committee…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Netanyahu launches blistering attack on Starmer, Macron and Carney
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia launches TOURISE to redefine global tourism
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia officially launched TOURISE on Thursday a bold new global platform designed to reshape…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Jimmy launches in Saudi Arabia with Amit Trading Co. as exclusive distributor
JIMMY, a global innovator in household appliances, officially launched in the KSA following a successful event with exclusive distribution partner…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia launches Women in Mining Association
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced the establishment of the non-profit Women…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
SFDA launches awareness campaign for safe use of home medical devices
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has launched a digital awareness campaign to educate…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia launches initiative to license volunteer work
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has launched a volunteer work license initiative aimed at qualifying volunteers and enhancing…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Transport minister launches expanded Road Cooling Initiative at holy sites
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Transport and Logistics and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Roads…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Russia launches largest drone attack against Ukraine ahead of expected Trump-Putin call
KYIV — Russia battered Ukraine overnight with its largest drone attack since the war began, Ukraine’s military said Sunday, ahead…
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Global Economy Trends
Diageo launches $500mn cost-cutting drive to reduce debt
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Breaking News
Russia launches biggest drone attack since invasion began, says Ukraine
Danai Nesta Kupemba BBC News Reuters Residents survey the damage to their homes after a Russian drone strike on Saturday…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Film Commission launches JAX Film Studios in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette Report CANNES — The Saudi Film Commission announced the launch of JAX Film Studios in Riyadh, a fully…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Israel launches major ground offensive in Gaza
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military has launched a sweeping new offensive in the Gaza Strip, marking a sharp escalation in…
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Breaking News
Israel launches major offensive as Gaza rescuers say scores killed
Israel’s military has announced the launch of a major offensive aimed at defeating Hamas and securing the freedom of remaining…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Ministry of Health launches multilingual awareness kit for Hajj 1446
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Saudi Ministry of Health has released the Health Awareness Kit for the Hajj season…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine after Germany issues ceasefire ultimatum
MOSCOW — Russia launched ten drones at Ukraine overnight, all of which were shot down by Ukraine’s air defense units,…
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Global
Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine after Germany issues ceasefire ultimatum
ADVERTISEMENT Russia launched ten drones at Ukraine overnight, all which were shot down by Ukraine’s air defence units, the Ukrainian…
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Crown Prince launches HUMAIN, new PIF-owned AI company to drive global innovation
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of…
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Middle East
Pakistan launches Operation Bunyan Marsoos: What we know so far | India-Pakistan Tensions News
Islamabad, Pakistan – India and Pakistan fired missiles at each other’s military bases on Saturday morning, the latest escalation in…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
PIF launches global women’s golf series with Ladies European Tour
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Golf Saudi announced that the fund has been selected…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia launches nationwide fuel station inspection campaign
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The tenth comprehensive inspection campaign has been launched by the Permanent Executive Committee for Service…
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Middle East
Pakistan vows retaliation after India launches air strikes | India-Pakistan Tensions News
Pakistan has promised to retaliate after India launched military strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, fuelling fears of a broader…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Meena Health launches Riyadh’s first Specialized Occupational Health Center
Meena Health has officially opened the Meena Occupational Health Center in Riyadh — the first dedicated facility in the capital…
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Middle East
Key images as India launches military attack and Pakistan hits back | India-Pakistan Partition News
India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations, killing at least 26 people, including a child, in what Pakistan’s…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
India launches missile strikes in Pakistan-administered territory, killing at least 8
ISLAMABAD — India launched missile strikes on multiple sites across Pakistan-administered territory early Wednesday, killing at least eight people —…
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