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• Cost of Iran war grows, as Trump throws its end into question 

  12-07-2026 01:39 via article.wn.com
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• Youth-backed protests sweep Nepal as evictions, self-immolation stir public outrage

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  Hundreds of people gathered in Nepal's capital on Sunday to protest the government's drive to evict landless squatters without providing alternative resettlement.Organised by the Joint National Squatters Front, the demonstration outside the Singhdurbar Secretariat in Kathmandu called on the government to halt evictions and ensure housing...
  
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• Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, July 12

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  DHAKA -- Floods that have swept parts of Bangladesh for about a week have killed 51 people, said a senior official on Sunday. According to the latest daily disaster situation report released by the country's Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, more than 1.02...
  
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• World leaders join Trump in remembering Sen. Lindsey Graham

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  Tributes from around the United States - and world - poured in Sunday as news spread of the death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham. ......
  
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• World Cup 2026: England beat Norway to reach semis

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  From Florida to Liverpool, England ⁠fans serenaded their superstar ​midfielder as he nearly-singlehandedly brought them two steps away from a World Cup title. ......
  
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• While Jeff Bezos was sitting in the passenger seat writing Amazon's business plan in 1994, his wife MacKenzie Scott was driving them on a 2,000-mile road trip across US in a borrowed car

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  Before Amazon became a three-trillion-dollar global company, its entire business plan was written on a laptop sitting inside the passenger seat of a borrowed 1988 Chevy Blazer.The idea for the online retail giant was created during a 2,000-mile road trip across the United States. Jeff Bezos, then a 30-year-old Wall Street executive, sat in the passenger seat working on early financial plans while his then-wife, MacKenzie Scott, drove them toward their new life in the Pacific Northwest.The trip s
  
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• Venice Beach\u2019s World Cup moment with Fan Zone signals new chapter for businesses, LA28 Olympics

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  For three days, the...
  
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• US strikes 140 Iran targets after Hormuz ship attack sparks wider conflict

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
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• US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after ‘brief and sudden illness’

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was...
  
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• US: Reporters subpoenaed over Air Force One stories | Muscat Daily| Oman News |Business | Sports |Lifestyle

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
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• US-Iran war: Oil flow through Hormuz rises after ceasefire, but fresh strikes spark fears, IEA says

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  Iran war news: Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz...
  
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• Urgent: Explosions heard in S. Iran -- report

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  TEHRAN, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Explosions...
  
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• Spain’s ex-PM sparks outrage with ‘xenophobic’ comment on France squad

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
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• Scaloni says suffering is in Argentina's DNA after dramatic win

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said their 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday was further proof that his team have grown comfortable operating in challenging situations. Forced to come from two goals down in their improbable 3-2 round-of-16 win over Egypt, and then pushed to the limit again by a relentless Swiss side, Scaloni's men found answers when the pressure was at its greatest, scoring twice deep in extra time to reach the last four. For Scalo
  
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• Report flags risks in Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine and military control

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  The report also highlights Pakistan’s history of nuclear proliferation through the network run by Abdul Qadeer Khan. ......
  
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• Quote of the day by Eric Butterworth, 'Don't go through life, grow through life' teaches ...

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  Quote of the day by Eric Butterworth offers guidance for living with purpose and...
  
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• Psychology says students who bunk classes aren't necessarily irresponsible, they may be reacting to how ...

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  Psychology suggests that students who frequently bunk classes aren't necessarily lazy, careless, or uninterested in education. Helping students reconnect with learning often works better than simply punishing missed classes. ......
  
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• Psychology says people who keep clothes on a chair aren't untidy, they may be creating ...

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  Psychology suggests that people who keep clothes on "the chair" aren't necessarily messy. Sometimes, the chair isn't cluttered at all; it's an everyday organizational strategy. ......
  
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• Nigel Farage's approval rating hits new low amid funding row as Count Binface steals spotlight in Clacton bypoll

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  Nigel Farage’s personal approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since the 2024 general election, according to an Opinium poll, as the Reform UK leader faces scrutiny over his party’s finances and political donations.The survey of around 2,000 Britons found Farage’s net approval rating had dropped to minus 27 percentage points, with 52 per cent disapproving of his performance compared with 25 per cent approving.The poll also found Reform UK’s support easing slightly
  
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• Longtime Republican US Sen. Lindsey Graham has died

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  His office said the 71-year-old died Saturday evening after a “brief and sudden illness.” ......
  
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• Live updates: U.S. conducts another round of strikes on Iran as Trump and Khamanei exchange threats

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  Here is the latest about the Iran war today:...
  
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• Israeli settlers detain US Rep. Ro Khanna during West Bank trip

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna said Saturday that armed Israeli settlers briefly detained him and other Americans during a visit to the occupied West Bank, accusing the Israeli military of co ......
  
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• Israel to hold polls on October 27 as Netanyahu prepares to face voters amid wars

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  Israel to hold polls on October 27 as Netanyahu prepares to face voters amid wars ......
  
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• Iran declares Hormuz strait closed, US military insists traffic flowing

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  Before the war began with...
  
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• India declares one-day state mourning for Qatar’s Father Amir; Rijiju heading to Doha

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  The announcement reflects the close and friendly relations India shares with Qatar, home to a large Indian diaspora. ......
  
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• Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad� died at 74

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani,...
  
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• Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  He took power in 1996...
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026: Norwegian Air changes Instagram logo to British Airways after WC exit

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  Norwegian Air has honoured its social media wager with British Airways by changing its Instagram profile picture to the British carrier's logo for 24 hours after England defeated Norway 2-1 in their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday. ......
  
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• FIFA World Cup 2026 | ‘Heartbroken’ but proud: Norway fans look forward after England loss

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  FIFA World Cup 2026 | ‘Heartbroken’ but proud: Norway fans look forward after England loss ......
  
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• Father, son killed in plane crash on way home from baseball game

  12-07-2026 18:51 via article.wn.com
  A father and his 22-year-old son were killed when their small plane apparently flew into a developing storm on their way home from a St. Louis...
  
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