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Gulf states brace for heavy rains, possible tropical storm
World - North Carolina
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July 16, 2025
The National Hurricane Center reported Wednesday morning that there’s a 40% chance of a tropical cyclone forming over the Gulf Coast stretching from Florida to Louisiana. Observations specifically show a broad area of low pressure moving west...
Saudi embassy in Indonesia follows up on citizen missing in Bali beach drowning
Saudi Gazette
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July 16, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Embassy in Indonesia is closely following up on the case of a Saudi citizen who went missing following a drowning incident off the coast of Bali, after receiving a request for assistance from his family. In...
Pakistan defends Iranian diplomat listed by FBI as most wanted
Daily Times
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July 16, 2025
Pakistan has confirmed that Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri moghadam continues to enjoy full diplomatic immunity and privileges. This comes despite his name appearing on the FBI’s list of most wanted individuals. The Foreign Office clarified that,...
Afghan data breach risks pushing more asylum seekers onto small boats
The i paper
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July 16, 2025
Groups working with refugees say thousands fear for their safety after closure of resettlement route The data breach exposing thousands of Afghans to danger from the Taliban risks pushing more asylum seekers onto small boats, the Government has...
Afghan dad reunites with family under government scheme
Oxford Mail
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Muhammad Irshad Khan left his country under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme with the help of Oxford charity Asylum Welcome. His family arrived safely in the UK at the beginning of July, following what has been described as a “long and...
Afghan data breach super injunction ‘deeply disturbing’ for press freedom, says Lewis Goodall
Press Gazette
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July 16, 2025
News Agents podcast co-host Lewis Goodall has warned that the wide-ranging super injunction used to silence UK media for two years sets a “profoundly dangerous” precedent. Goodall was the first journalist to become aware of a Government data leak...
Oman boosts ties with Eurasian Development Bank
Oman Observer
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July 16, 2025
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman recently welcomed a high-level delegation from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) to explore avenues for enhancing economic and investment cooperation between the two sides. During the visit, the delegation held a...
Oman Cables accelerates sustainable growth by obtaining EPD certifications
Times of Oman
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Muscat: In a strategic move that sets a regional benchmark, Oman Cables Industry (OCI), has secured Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its key cable families reinforcing its position as a regional sustainability leader and end-to-end...
Yemen seizes record number of Iranian weapons intended for Houthis, says U.S. CENTCOM
News.Az
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U.S. Central Command reported that its Yemeni partners successfully intercepted a "massive Iranian weapons shipment" intended for the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Yemeni National Resistance Forces seized more than 750 tons of munitions and...
Qatar condemns Israeli occupation attacks on Syria
The Peninsula
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July 16, 2025
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the attacks launched by the Israeli occupation on the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, considering them a blatant attack on Syria's sovereignty and a serious violation of international law and the United...
Yemen’s Houthis: 3 new operations against Israel
Shafaq News
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2025-07-16T20:13:08+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Sanaa/Middle East Yemen’s Houthis (Ansarallah Movement) launched on Wednesday a series of coordinated missile and drone attacks targeting Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv and...
Pakistan, Kenya aim to deepen agricultural and trade ties, says Rana Tanveer Hussain
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 16, 2025
Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding agricultural cooperation with Kenya and enhancing bilateral collaboration across other sectors of the economy. The...
Pakistan to showcase JF-17 at prestigious Royal International Air Tattoo in UK
The Express Tribune
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July 16, 2025
Listen to article Pakistan is set to display three of its aircraft at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in the United Kingdom, held from July 18 to 20 at RAF Fairford, according to RIAT's official website. This year, Pakistan will showcase...
Pakistan cricket team reach Dhaka
BDNews24
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The first contingent of the Pakistan cricket team has arrived in Dhaka to play the T20 series after almost four years outside the ICC Future Tour Schedule (FTP), while Bangladesh prepare to take on Sri Lanka in the series decider in Colombo. The...
Pakistan’s Punjab province considers funding infrastructure upgrades
International Railway Journal
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July 16, 2025
Chief minister expresses support as uncertainty over ML-1 project funding continues. THE Punjab provincial government is willing to spend Rs 350bn ($US 1.23bn) on infrastructure upgrades, including track-doubling projects, within the province,...
Saudi Arabia steps in to combat Syria’s forest fires with emergency aid, equipment
Associated Press of Pakistan
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July 16, 2025
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - By Rehan Khan KASSAB, SYRIA, July 16 (APP): The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KS relief) has signed a cooperation agreement to supply essential firefighting equipment, tools,...
Qatar Airways promo codes for July 2025 – save 12% on flights
The Independent
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July 16, 2025
Summer’s arrival has us dreaming of getaways – boarding a plane to somewhere warm, where lazy days by the pool and refreshing dips in the sea await. If, like us, you’ve got the itch to book your next holiday, you’re in luck, as The Independent’s...
Yemen seizes 750 tonnes of Iranian weapons bound for Houthis in major Red Sea interception
Daijiworld News
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July 16, 2025
Daijiworld Media Network - Aden Aden, Jul 16: In a significant operation, Yemeni authorities have intercepted a massive arms shipment in the Red Sea, seizing over 750 tonnes of advanced weaponry reportedly en route from Iran to Houthi forces....
Saudi Arabia hires consultants to probe feasibility of $500bn ‘The Line’
Global Construction Review
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July 16, 2025
Some commentators have questioned whether a linear city was even workable as a concept. The idea was to create a net-zero settlement without cars, but to allow all residents to walk five minutes to their work and leisure destinations. Services...
Yemen expands aerial and maritime military campaign against Israel
Press TV
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Yousef Mawry Press TV, Sana'a The Yemeni Armed Forces have announced a new dual drone operation targeting key Israeli positions. Officials say the operation marks a strategic move to support the Palestinian resistance and challenge global shipping...