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Jul 16, 2025
New Jersey [US], July 16: Two people have been killed in New Jersey following flash flooding in the northeastern United States that caused travel chaos, authorities said, as the region braced for more heavy rain.
Russian officials mock Trump's Ukraine plans, sanctions threats
As theories swirl about Air India crash, key details remain unknown
Man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio dies
Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach
Putin, unfazed by Trump, will fight on and could take more of Ukraine
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Lebanon's worst drought on record drains largest reservoir
Beirut [Lebanon], July 16: Water levels at Lebanon's largest reservoir on the Litani River have fallen to historic lows amid what experts describe as the...
UAE President to begin state visit to Türkiye on Wednesday
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 16: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye...
World merchandise trade posts strong growth in Q1 ahead of tariff hikes: WTO
Geneva [Switzerland], July 16: The volume of world merchandise trade rose 3.6% quarter-on-quarter and 5.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025 as imports surged...
Emerging economies expected to drive growth in animal-source food consumption, production over coming decade: OECD-FAO
Paris [France]/ Rome [Italy], July 16: Production and calorie intake of animal-source products are expected to increase as incomes rise in middle-income countries, but further...
Emirates NBD concludes AED 3.9 bn Syndicated Bonding Facilities for Dubai Metro 'Blue Line' Project
Dubai [UAE], July 16: Emirates NBD has concluded AED 3.9 billion Syndicated Bonding Facilities to a consortium created by MAPA, LIMAK and CRRC that will...
NABIDH platform holds over 10 million medical records, includes 1,888 healthcare facilities in Dubai
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 16: The number of medical records stored on the "NABIDH" platform - the unified medical records system overseen by the Dubai...
President Zelensky wants Ukraine's female Economy Minister to be prime minister
Jul 15, 2025
Kiev [Ukraine], July 15: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky nominated Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko to the post of prime minister in a bid to drastically reform...
Fire at nursing home in the US, dozens of casualties
Washington [US], July 15: Gabriel House nursing home in Massachusetts (USA) caught fire, killing 9 people and injuring more than 30.
Trump issues ultimatum to Russia, declares he wants to end the conflict in Ukraine
Washington [US], July 15: US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Russia if it does not reach a deal to end the conflict...
The West increases aid to Ukraine, sanctions Russia
Kyiv [Ukraine], July 15: The US and Europe have made a series of new moves to increase security aid to Ukraine, preparing to increase pressure on Russia with sanctions and oil price ceilings.
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Bloody ethnic conflict in Syria
US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to abolish Department of Education
The Pentagon Begins Using Billionaire Elon Musk's AI Grok
Putin's adviser warns about Russia's economy
Iran demands guarantees before returning to nuclear negotiating table
Austria urges EU to respond to new US tariffs with strength, self-confidence
Heatwaves in Spain caused 1,180 deaths in past two months
SDGs still within reach, but only if we act - with urgency, unity, unwavering resolve: UN
