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Putin shrugs off fuel shortages as Ukraine hits refineries harder
Moscow: Despite severe fuel shortages across Russia, President Vladimir Putin appears unbothered by Ukraine’s increasing attacks on his country’s oil refineries. He has shrugged off the setback for one of the world’s…
- News
Man with Tibet flag burns himself to death in front of UN HQ
A man holding a Tibetan flag in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York has died after setting himself on fire on Thursday, according to officials. Law enforcement responded to…
- Sports
Spain beat Austria 3-0, advance in FIFA World Cup
Inglewood: Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday, July 2, for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010. Pedro…
- Middle East
Khamenei funeral: Powerful general in Iran emerges from hiding
A powerful general who leads Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emerged from hiding as Tehran prepared Friday for the dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photos published online by…
- Middle East
Turkey detains comedian over jokes deemed anti-religious
Ankara: Turkish authorities on Thursday, July 2, detained a comedian whose stand-up routine drew complaints that it insulted religious values after it was widely viewed online. Deniz Goktas was detained for questioning…
- World
United States: Couple held over Empire State love banner
New York: Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” at midday Wednesday, July 1, before starting to descend,…
- World
Russian missiles and drones kill 11 and cause damage across Kyiv
Kyiv: Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s capital overnight into Thursday, July 2, that killed at least eight people and injured dozens as loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours. The attack…
- Middle East
Syria names first Parliament after Assad’s fall
Damascus: The first Parliament in Syria’s post-Assad era took shape Wednesday with the release of a list of 70 legislators picked up by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The inauguration of the new…
- Middle East
Iran says ship runs aground after defying Hormuz route
Tehran: A ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz after not running Iran’s approved route through the water, Iranian state television reported Wednesday. The report identified the affected vessel as a…
- Middle East
Turkiye tightens security ahead of NATO leaders’ summit
Ankara: Turkiye is rolling out sweeping security measures for next month’s NATO summit, deploying tens of thousands of police and placing air defenses on high alert, while banning public gatherings and imposing…
- Middle East
AP probe reveals new details of deadly US strike on Iran school
Tehran: It was the deadliest reported strike in the US-Israeli war against Iran, and most of the victims were children. Yet over four months since a US missile struck an Iranian primary…
- Sports
Mexico beat Ecuador to reach FIFA WC last 16 after 40 years
Mexico City: Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half, and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 to break a 40-year drought without a win in the…
- Sports
FIFA WC: Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to book historic last-16 spot
Arlington: Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute, and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with…
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FIFA WC: France beats Sweden 3-0 as Kylian Mbappé makes history
East Rutherford: Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and then added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and…
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US envoys arrive in Qatar for talks to end war in Iran
Dubai: Two United States envoys arrived in Qatar on Tuesday, June 30, for talks with mediators about the implementation of an initial deal to end the war in Iran, an official said.…
