Saudi Tourism Surges as Sector GDP Climbs to $178 Billion in 2025
Riyadh— Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector expanded sharply in 2025, with its contribution to gross domestic product rising 7.4
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Indian Startup Launches First OptoSAR Satellite, Marking Private Space Milestone
New Delhi — Bengaluru-based startup GalaxEye on Sunday launched India’s first OptoSAR satellite, a 190-kg spacecraft designed for all-weather Earth
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Pope Marks Press Freedom Day, Honors Journalists Killed Reporting Truth
Vatican city— Pope Pope Leo on Sunday marked World Press Freedom Day by condemning ongoing violations of media freedom worldwide
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China, Philippines Clash Again Over Sandy Cay as South China Sea Tensions Rise
Beijing — China and the Philippines exchanged fresh accusations on Sunday over activities near Sandy Cay in the South China
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Iran Executes Man Convicted Over Killing During Anti-Government Protests
Tehran- Iran on Sunday executed a man convicted of involvement in the killing of a security forces volunteer during anti-government
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Israel Clears Multi-Billion Dollar Deal for New F-35 and F-15I Fighter Jets
Jerusalem-Israel has given final approval for the purchase of two new combat squadrons of U.S.-made F-35 and F-15IA fighter aircraft
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Hezbollah Condemns ‘Angry Birds’ Satire as Lebanon Tensions Spill Online
Beirut- Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Saturday condemned a video aired by Lebanese broadcaster LBCI that portrayed the group’s leaders and fighters
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Bangkok’s Street Food Faces Squeeze as Vendor Crackdown Reshapes City Life
Bangkok- Bangkok’s iconic street food culture is facing mounting pressure as city authorities tighten restrictions on roadside vendors, pushing thousands
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Spain Demands Release of Activist as Gaza Flotilla Detention Fuels Rift With Israel
Solaris-Spain on Saturday demanded the immediate release of activist Saif Abukeshek, a dual Spanish-Swedish citizen of Palestinian origin, after Israeli
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China Defies US Sanctions on Refineries Tied to Iranian Oil Trade
Beijing-China said on Saturday it would not comply with U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese firms accused of purchasing Iranian
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