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The Xspec Pro Stunt Kick Scooter is designed for thrill-seekers, beginners, and experienced riders who want a strong, stylish, and reliable trick scooter. Whether you’re performing jumps at the skatepark…

Israel has cancelled a key financial waiver that had allowed its banks to cooperate with Palestinian banks in the occupied West Bank. The decision, announced on Tuesday by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, is expected to put major pressure on…

New Zealand has joined Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Norway in placing travel bans on two Israeli politicians. On June 11, 2025, Foreign Minister Winston Peters confirmed that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are…

The Middle East will continue to play a major role in global motorsport in 2026. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) confirmed the calendar for next year’s top racing events during the World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau on…

UAE Aids Discovery of New Exoplanets, Boosts Astronomy

The United Arab Emirates has marked a significant step in space science by helping discover new exoplanets. The Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory, based in the Abu Dhabi desert, participated in observing and confirming planets outside our solar system. This achievement shows the UAE’s increasing role in global astronomical research. Exoplanets…

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is on a ship heading toward Gaza. The vessel is part of a protest against Israel’s naval blockade. Israel says it is monitoring the ship closely and is ready to respond. The ship, named Madleen,…

In Tianjin, an industrial city in northern China, workers and machines are busy giving old electric vehicle (EV) batteries a second life. This process is part of a growing movement across the country to turn battery waste into a key…

The National Rugby League (NRL) has officially started its campaign to be included in the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane. Talks are underway between NRL officials and the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee to make this dream a reality. The sport’s…

Zelensky Urges Sanctions After Russian Drone Kills Family

A deadly Russian drone strike hit a residential area in the city of Pryluky, central Ukraine, overnight Thursday. Five people were killed, including three members of the same family. The victims included a grandmother, her daughter, and a one-year-old baby.…

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Trump Probes Ex-DHS Official Miles Taylor's Criticism

Miles Taylor, a former chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is asking independent watchdogs to investigate a new memo signed by Donald Trump. On April 9, Trump ordered federal agencies to look into Taylor’s service and…

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French Cognac Industry Seeks China Tariff Rollback

French cognac producers are hopeful after recent diplomatic discussions between France and China signaled a possible rollback of tariffs that have hit their industry hard. The tariffs were introduced by China in 2019 as part of a wider trade dispute…

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US Ban on Chinese Labs May Boost Electronics Prices

The United States has recently banned several Chinese labs from testing electronics that are sold in the US. These labs were labeled as security risks by the US Federal Communications Commission. The move is part of Washington’s effort to reduce…

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China Cargo Opens Direct Air Route Liège–Hefei

China Cargo Airlines has started a new direct cargo route linking Liège Airport in Belgium with Hefei Xinqiao International Airport in China. The service officially began on May 23, 2025. Flights will operate three times a week using a Boeing…

Global Warming Tied to Rising Cancer Rates in MENA Women

A new study published on Tuesday shows a connection between global warming and rising cancer rates among women in the Middle East and North Africa. Researchers found that rising temperatures in this region are linked to more cases of breast,…

Billy Joel Cancels Tour After Brain Condition Diagnosis

American singer-songwriter Billy Joel has canceled 17 tour dates after being diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a brain condition that affects his hearing, vision, and balance. The 76-year-old artist, known for hits like Piano Man and Uptown Girl, is…

Russia Attacks Kyiv with Drones for Third Night in a Row

Russia launched drone attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, overnight Sunday into Monday for the third consecutive night. Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, reported damage in the Dniprovskyi district, an area along the Dnipro River. The strikes caused windows…

Areeba and Codebase Partner to Boost Middle East Banking-as-a-Service

areeba, a global payments infrastructure provider, has entered a strategic partnership with Codebase Technologies, a UAE-based digital banking solutions company. The goal is to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East by offering integrated Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions. These solutions will…

US Wins World Hockey Gold with 1-0 OT Win Over Switzerland

The United States won the men’s world hockey championship gold medal by defeating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime on Sunday. Tage Thompson scored the winning goal 2:02 into the extra period. His wrist shot went past Swiss goalie Leonardo Genoni after…

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Markets Rise on Hopes of Trump-Xi Trade Talks

Most markets rose on Tuesday as investors focused on the possibility of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This potential talk could ease tensions…