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GCC welcomes Oman's announcement of temporary maritime corridor in Strait of Hormuz

Jun 27, 2026

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], June 27: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), welcomed the announcement by the Sultanate of Oman, in coordination with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), to launch a plan to evacuate more than 11,000 stranded seafarers by providing the option of using a temporary maritime corridor for vessels.
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Al-Azhar expresses condolences to Venezuela over devastating earthquake victims

Jun 27, 2026

Cairo [Egypt], June 27: Al-Azhar has expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to Venezuela and its people over the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck the country, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured and displaced.

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UAE reinforces global competitiveness with top international rankings in 2026

Jun 27, 2026

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Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 920, with more than 50,000 missing

Jun 27, 2026

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Summer Davos concludes in China with call to scale innovation into growth, jobs and competitiveness

Jun 26, 2026

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655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target: Tracking SDG 7

Jun 26, 2026

Paris [France], June 26: At a time when energy security and affordability have risen to the top of the development agenda, 655 million people globally still lack access to electricity,...
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US to create endangered species 'BioVault'

Jun 26, 2026

Washington [US], June 26: The US government is partnering with Texas-based de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences to build a national repository of genetic material from endangered and threatened species.
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Jordanian FM, Hungarian counterpart discuss regional developments

Jun 26, 2026

Amman [Jordan], June 26: Jordanian Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, Ayman Safadi, on Thursday held a phone call with Hungary's new Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs,...
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Europe swelters under deadly 'Omega' heatwave

Jun 25, 2026
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Secretary Rubio tries to reassure Gulf allies on US-Iran deal details

Jun 25, 2026
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First ships pass through Hormuz under UN evacuation scheme

Jun 25, 2026
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No need for panic, says WHO after first Ebola case detected in France

Jun 25, 2026
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Italy rebukes NATO chief Rutte over remarks on US use of military bases

Jun 25, 2026
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Iran contradicts IAEA's Rafael Grossi on access for nuclear inspectors

Jun 25, 2026
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Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza to hold two-day meeting in Cyprus

Jun 25, 2026
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Germany, France, UK express concern over China's activities off Taiwan

Jun 25, 2026
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UN inquiry finds Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza

Jun 24, 2026
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US Senate votes to halt Iran war in latest rebuke of Trump

Jun 24, 2026
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Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal

Jun 24, 2026
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NATO is preparing for war against Russia, says Putin

Jun 24, 2026
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More killed as Israel says it targets fighters near Nabatiyeh

Jun 24, 2026
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Eiffel, Louvre shut doors as France swelters in historic heat

Jun 24, 2026
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EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time since takeover

Jun 24, 2026
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Poland-Ukraine history row escalates

Jun 24, 2026
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Iran to hold Khamenei burial on July 9, four months after death

Jun 24, 2026
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UN maritime agency to evacuate 11,000 seafarers from Middle East

Jun 24, 2026