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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Centre – Al Khor branch continues educational activities
The Peninsula
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July 7, 2025
Doha: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Centre in Al-Khor city branch continues its diverse educational and awareness-raising activities, covering several areas of Islamic outreach. These include field visits, prison visits,...
32 people on trial over fatal ski resort fire in Turkey
RTE Ireland
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July 7, 2025
Thirty-two people have gone on trial in Turkey over a fire at a luxury ski resort hotel in January that killed 78 people, including 36 children, local media reported. Entire families perished when the huge blaze swept through the Grand Kartal...
Saudi Arabia introduces new skill-based work permit system for expatriates
Nairametrics
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July 7, 2025
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new skill-based classification system for expatriate work permits as part of ongoing labour market reforms under Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program. According to TravelBiz, the new policy officially...
Saudi Arabia rolls out skill-based work permit system to attract global talent
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
Saudi Arabia has launched a new classification system for expatriate work permits as part of its ongoing efforts to regulate the labour market and align workforce planning with national development goals. The system, announced by the Ministry of...
First court hearing set in Bolu hotel fire case that killed 78 in Türkiye
APA
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Today, the first court hearing will be held regarding the hotel fire in the city of Bolu, in which 78 people lost their lives, APA reports citing NTV. The hearing will take place in the sports hall of the Bolu Social Sciences High School. A total...
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97.3 The Dawg - Louisiana
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July 7, 2025
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Trump involves US in Iran-Israel war. Can he do that without Congress?Kevin Wagner
Marco Eagle - Florida
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While the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war, the President is Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, creating ambiguity. Modernly, the U.S. engages in military conflicts without formal declarations of war, often relying...
Trump involves US in Iran-Israel war. Can he do that without Congress?
News Chief - Florida
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While the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war, the President is Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, creating ambiguity. Modernly, the U.S. engages in military conflicts without formal declarations of war, often relying...
TRENDS launches virtual office in Paris to boost Arab-Francophone ties
Emirati Times
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July 7, 2025
Abu Dhabi: TRENDS Research & Advisory has launched its Virtual Office in Paris, marking a major milestone in its mission to foster stronger ties between regional and international think tanks. The launch forms a key part of the center’s broader...
Smriti Irani's first look as Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot revealed, show to be released on...
DNA India
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July 7, 2025
Ekta Kapoor shares, "With Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi: Tulsi Ka Safar, our intent is to revisit and celebrate that legacy by curating the most powerful moments from the original series into a format that today’s audiences can experience with...
5 things to know for July 7: Texas flooding, Israel, Tropical depression Chantal, EPA investigation, Measles
Crossroads Today - Texas
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(CNN) — Elon Musk, the largest individual donor to President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, has announced plans to form a new political party. The move comes on the heels of Trump’s sweeping domestic agenda bill becoming law and adding nearly $3.3...
High-profile trial for deadly hotel fire that killed 78 opens in Turkey
Associated Press
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July 7, 2025
ISTANBUL (AP) — A total of 32 defendants went on trial on Monday over a deadly fire that tore through a popular ski resort hotel, killing 78 people and injuring 133 others. The Jan. 21 fire hit the 12-story Grand Kartal Hotel at the Kartalkaya ski...
‘We are an emergency response empire’: 40,000 volunteers mobilized for Israel-Iran war
The Times of Israel
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July 7, 2025
Orly Schwarz, her husband and her two children were in their Petah Tikva home on the morning of October 7, 2023, when thousands of Hamas terrorists invaded southern Israel. Schwarz, 46, works in communications, marketing, and branding, runs a...
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France expresses concerns over disappearance of teenager during cycling trip in Iran
Firstpost
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July 7, 2025
A French teenager who was on a cycling trip in Iran has been missing since June 16, a diplomatic source told AFP on Sunday. Posts shared on Instagram identified the missing person as 18-year-old Lennart Monterlos, who allegedly also holds German...
A Strong Move Toward Wellness: Saudi Arabia Unveils New Era of Full Menu Transparency
Times of Dubai
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July 7, 2025
July 7, 2025 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: In its pioneering initiative of full menu transparency to consumer education and publicity of public health, Saudi Arabia launched a strong new campaign compelling restaurants, cafes, and food stalls to reveal...
How Iran Hit Israeli Bases: The Hidden War Radar Exposed, And Why It Matters
Zee News
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New Delhi: For twelve days, Israel and Iran exchanged fire. Sirens wailed. Skies lit up. Reports filled the air with words like “intercepted” and “neutralized”. But deep beneath the headlines, something else was unfolding. Iranian missiles were...
Columbia University in discussions with Trump admin on restoring federal funding: Report
Yeni Safak
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New York City-based Columbia University's board of trustees met Sunday to discuss the terms of a potential agreement with the Trump administration to restore at least part of the institution's federal funding, said people familiar with the matter....
Iran warns ‘whole region and beyond will suffer' if Israel escapes accountability
Yeni Safak
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Sunday that if Israel is not held accountable for its attacks against Iran, "the whole region and beyond will suffer.” Addressing the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Araghchi stressed the...
Israeli airstrikes kill 81 Palestinians across Gaza
Yeni Safak
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At least 81 Palestinians, including children, were killed on Sunday in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to medical sources and local reports. In Gaza City, 25 people were killed when Israeli warplanes bombed two...
A Century Of Music Education At Webster Groves High School
Webster Kirkwood Times - Missouri
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The Webster Groves High School Marching Band performs at last year’s Turkey Day Game held at Moss Field at Alumni Stadium. | photo by Ursula Ruhl In 1926, the Webster Groves High School band program was started by Hans Lemcke, who fell in love...