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• Mediators urge US-Iran calm

  10-07-2026 21:11 via article.wn.com
  DUBAI: Mediators were scrambling again on Friday to pull the United States and Iran back from the brink of renewed war, as days of strikes by the two countries appeared to settle i ......
  
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• ‘World’s first’ 600 hp hydrogen engine achieves China VI compliance for heavy-duty use

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  China-based Weichai Power’s WP15 hydrogen direct-injection engine has qualified under the China VI vehicle emission standard after completing testing at the CATARC Automotive Test Center. The 14.6-liter heavy-duty engine delivers 600 horsepower and 2,800 N·m of torque while hitting a peak brake thermal efficiency of 46.8%. This evaluation makes it the first heavy-duty hydrogen internal combustion engine globally to meet these specific regulatory benchmarks. During the evaluation, en
  
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• World Sailing measures the environmental impact of the sport’s Olympic equipment for the first time

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
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• World Cup 2026 power rankings: who leads the pack as semi-finals loom?

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  We assess the teams who played in the last eight as the business end of the tournament approaches...
  
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• Wimbledon final features defending champion Jannik Sinner vs. French Open winner Alexander Zverev

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  LONDON — It’s...
  
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• What is my dream job? 'Jeopardy!' is hiring for writing position

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  "Jeopardy!" is searching for a new writer to join its Emmy award-winning team, giving one trivia expert the chance to create clues for one of television’s most recognizable game shows. ......
  
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• US senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies aged 71 | Kuwait Times Newspaper

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, DC: Senator...
  
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• U.S. joins Western, Asian allies in reasserting illegality of Beijing's South China Sea claims

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  The United States, the United Kingdom and a dozen other Western and Asian countries reasserted on Sunday that China's expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal based on a 2016 arbitration ruling. ......
  
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• U.S. attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting ...

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United...
  
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• UPDATE: Trump remembers Sen. Graham as 'unique in every way'

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  Sen. Lindsey Graham, a key Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, has died at age 71. ......
  
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• UK weighs Hormuz tolls as Qatar joins Iran-Oman talks

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  The UK and other European countries are reportedly considering a proposal to introduce non-compulsory navigation charges in the Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic efforts involving Qatar, Iran and Oman continue to explore ways to reopen the strategic waterway. Several UK Labour government ministers argued that payments for specific navigational services were already permitted in several international waterways, including the Strait of Malacca and the English Channel, The Guardian reported. However,
  
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• Trump says Lindsey Graham called him hours before his death: 'He was tired because of ...

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
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• Thousands run in Central Park to honor victims of the 9/11 terror attacks on America

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  By Claude Solnik Comments Posted on July 12, 2026 The run brought together participants of all ages and abilities to honor the lives lost, while recognizing the courage and sacrifice of first responders, rescue and recovery workers, survivors, and the families forever impacted by the attacks. Photo by Claude Solnik Thousands gathered on Saturday to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, as an annual 9/11 run was held this year in Central Park as part of the 25th annivers
  
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• Syria's new parliament holds first session since Assad's ouster

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  Syria's newly elected parliament held its first session since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad on Sunday, hoping to restart the legislative process in the country after years of conflict and autocratic rule. ......
  
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• Super 'El Nino' could drive food price surge into 2028, analysts warn

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  Super 'El Nino' could drive food price surge into 2028, analysts warn Scientists warn recent major climate changes like 'Super 'El Niño' could have a high impact on inflation and food price surge amid economic crises. The warnings from economists and climate scientists highlight a compounding crisis. A "Super" El Niño cycle the 2026–2027 event is colliding with severe geopolitical friction, specifically the war in Iran, dealing a massive "double shock" to global food supply c
  
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• Skyports’ VDX becomes world’s first certified commercial vertiport in UAE

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  The UAE is creating a new standard for advanced air mobility by certifying the world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Skyports Infrastructure have announced that VDX, the world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport, has received regulatory certification for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations, marking a major milestone for Dubai’s planned Air Taxi network. Officially registered as VDX
  
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• Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close Trump ally and foreign policy hawk, dies after a brief illness

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham,...
  
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• Scaloni admits 'luck was on our side' as Argentina benefit from Embolo's red card to ...

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in...
  
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• Qatar mourns the passing of Father Amir nSheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani | Kuwait Times Newspaper

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  KUWAIT: Qatar on Sunday...
  
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• Prince William to join wife Kate in star-studded Royal Box for Wimbledon final

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  LONDON — Prince William will...
  
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• Opinion | Lindsey Graham, Advocate for American Global Leadership

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  The Senator, who died Saturday, was an influential supporter of Israel, Ukraine and U.S. alliances. ......
  
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• One index fund that could soar in 2026 and 3 myths every index investor should know

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
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• Nine dead as Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  The strikes came a day before Ukraine's allies were set to meet in Paris for talks on pressuring Russia to end its more than four-year war ......
  
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• Myanmar tells ASEAN Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after: envoy

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  Suu Kyi is serving a 27-year sentence, recently commuted by one-third, on a multitude of criminal charges that her allies say were fabricated to keep her out of politics ......
  
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• Mike Waltz rejects Iran's explanation of 'errant' faction behind strike in Strait of Hormuz

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz rejected Iran's explanation that an "errant part" of the regime was responsible for the recent strike on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. ......
  
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• ‘Marvel superhero’ vs strategic shield: How Australian media framed Modi’s defiance of Chinese dominance

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  Australian media ighlighted how PM Modi's visit strengthens economic, diplomatic and strategic ties, and its importance to counter China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. ......
  
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• Macron warns of resurgent demons of antisemitism as France honors Alfred Dreyfus

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday decried a resurgence of the ''demons of antisemitism'' that have darkened France's past and present. ......
  
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• Jude Bellingham hits brilliant double to earn England a World Cup semi-final spot

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  Jude Bellingham once again came to England ......
  
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• Jeffrey Newman death: NYC activist against homelessness dies days after husband Jayson Connor fatal cardiac arrest

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  NYC homeless advocates...
  
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• Is 5ft 9in Arthur Fery really ‘diminutive’? | Brief letters

  12-07-2026 19:35 via article.wn.com
  Short shrift for stature comment | Fifa orange card | Basic decoding | Naming the PM | Memory test prep | Bayeux tapestry...
  
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