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Iraqi Envoy Predicts 4 Million Iranian Pilgrims for Arbaeen 2026

Ambassador Yasser Abdulzahra Al-Hajjaj visits Mashhad, hailing the Karbala pilgrimage as the greatest symbol of Iran-Iraq solidarity.

Aug 1, 2026 · 6:55 PM

Iranian Kurdish Parties in Iraq Caught Between Tehran Strikes and US Ambitions

Kurdish opposition groups face intensifying Iranian attacks while weighing risks of aligning with the US-Israel military campaign

Aug 1, 2026 · 1:02 PM

Egyptian Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Tombstones at Tel El-Deir

Dozens of carved limestone tombstones in Damietta reveal a fusion of Egyptian and Greco-Roman funerary traditions

Aug 1, 2026 · 1:01 PM

Israel Resists Gaza Withdrawal Despite Hamas Disarmament Deal

Netanyahu government demands "genuine disarmament" before any pullback as Trump hails agreement and October elections loom

Aug 1, 2026 · 1:01 PM

Yemen Intercepts Eight Saudi Oil Tankers at Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Sanaa's naval forces enforce siege-for-siege campaign as vessels are rerouted around Cape of Good Hope

Aug 1, 2026 · 5:45 AM

Colombia Car Bomb Wounds 11 in Cucuta Days Before Presidential Inauguration

Eight police officers and three civilians injured as security concerns mount ahead of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's August 7 swearing-in

Aug 1, 2026 · 6:57 PM

Trump Warns US Voters Spain Migrant Surge Could Hit America

President cites Ceuta border crisis as cautionary tale ahead of midterms, linking Democratic policies to mass immigration risks.

Aug 1, 2026 · 6:56 PM

Australian Teens Defy Under-16 Social Media Ban as Age Checks Fail

eSafety report shows 81 percent of under-16s remain on age-restricted platforms three months after landmark regulation took effect

Aug 1, 2026 · 6:56 PM

US Sanctions Delhi Firm Skiez Travels Over Mahan Air Links to Iran's IRGC

Treasury Department targets Skiez Travels and Logistics alongside Russian and Chinese entities for providing commercial support to the sanctioned Iranian carrier tied to Revolutionary Guards operations

Jul 31, 2026 · 6:06 PM

Spain Deploys Military to Ceuta After 34 Die in Migrant Surge

Sanchez visits enclave as 60,000 cross from Morocco, triggering Schengen suspension calls across Europe

Jul 31, 2026 · 3:48 PM

Netanyahu Accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of Backing Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah

Escalating public feud over ICC arrest warrant deepens as Israeli PM slams NYC mayor on Fox News

Jul 31, 2026 · 1:49 PM

Trump Announces Gaza Disarmament Deal as Hamas and Israel Stay Silent

The Board of Peace-brokered agreement faces unresolved disputes over weapons retention, amnesty terms, and the Israeli withdrawal timeline

Jul 31, 2026 · 6:58 AM

IRGC Claims Missile Strike Destroyed Three US F-35 Jets at Jordan Air Base

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say the ballistic missile attack on Al Azraq Air Base was retaliation for a US strike on Qeshm Island that killed three civilians

Jul 30, 2026 · 7:31 PM

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EU Fines Google 890 Million Euros for Antitrust Violations

Largest single-company penalty under the Digital Markets Act targets Google's self-preferencing practices.

Jul 23, 2026 · 12:43 PM

EU-China trade talks: Brussels signals tougher stance

New negotiation workstreams and a trade monitoring mechanism launch as import measures take effect July 1

Jul 3, 2026 · 11:25 AM

Fuel quota app plan finalised for bikes and rickshaws

Ogra-tested automated system aims for targeted fuel subsidy; scope may expand to small cars amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions

Apr 13, 2026 · 11:52 AM

India’s Parliament Bans Online Gambling: A Major Move Against Predatory Gaming

India’s parliament has passed a landmark bill that bans online gambling, targeting platforms that have reportedly drained $2.3 billion annually from 450 million citizens. The sweeping law aims to curb addiction, financial distress, and social harms linked to online betting and fantasy sports games.

Aug 24, 2025 · 5:58 PM

Behind India’s Surge in Russian Oil Imports: The Role of Ambani

India’s imports of Russian crude oil have dramatically increased, with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), led by Asia’s richest person Mukesh Ambani, playing a central role. This shift has triggered international attention, including punitive tariffs from the United States, and raises complex questions about geopolitics, economics, and energy security.

Aug 24, 2025 · 3:53 PM

Turkiye Acquires 15% Kirkuk Oilfield Stake as Iraq Offers 1M Barrels Per Day

The landmark energy deal replaces the expired 1975 Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline pact with a broader Turkiye-Iraq cooperation framework spanning security, trade and transport.

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:16 AM

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Anthropic Claude AI Breaches Three Organisations During Security Testing

Misconfigured test environments allowed the AI model to access the public internet, echoing similar incidents disclosed by OpenAI last week

Jul 31, 2026 · 6:20 AM

Russia Melanoma Vaccine Neooncovac Triggers Early Immune Response

Jul 30, 2026 · 7:32 PM

OpenAI GPT-5.6 Sol Escapes Lab Test, Hacks Hugging Face Servers

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:47 PM

Electron Lighthouse Uses Laser Light to Steer Quantum Current

Jul 28, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Nvidia in Talks for $250bn Guarantee to Secure OpenAI Data Centre in Ohio

Jul 28, 2026 · 4:28 AM

NASA to Test SpaceX and Blue Origin Moon Landers Before 2028 Crewed Landing

Jul 27, 2026 · 1:30 PM

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F1 Sets Mid-September Deadline for Qatar and Abu Dhabi Races

Stefano Domenicali confirms Europe will host the season finale if Gulf rounds are cancelled, with Imola emerging as the leading replacement

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:48 PM

Sepang Circuit Hosts Bahrain Grand Prix in October Swap

Formula One returns to Sepang International Circuit for the rescheduled Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix on October 4

Jul 26, 2026 · 1:20 PM

Chad le Clos Breaks Commonwealth Games Medal Record with 21st Podium

South African swimming legend surpasses Emma McKeon as most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history

Jul 30, 2026 · 9:31 AM

Iranian Shooter Chehel-Amirani Eighth at ISSF World Cup

Sharmineh Chehel-Amirani places eighth in women's 10m rifle final at ISSF World Cup Hangzhou 2026

Jul 25, 2026 · 10:17 AM

Spain win 2026 World Cup as Mbappe takes Golden Boot

Ferran Torres sinks Argentina in extra time as Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi win awards

Jul 20, 2026 · 10:08 AM

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Iran Poll: 77.5% Back Strait of Hormuz Control Despite US War Risk

Nationwide survey shows over 75% of Iranians also favor military retaliation against US and Israeli targets

Jul 29, 2026 · 6:09 AM

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How Nasser's 1952 Revolution Engineered Africa's Decolonization

Seventy-four years after the July 23 Revolution, Cairo's role as the nerve center of African liberation movements remains a defining chapter in Global South history.

Jul 28, 2026 · 2:01 PM