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Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:27:56 +0000
Lebanon and Syria launch joint committee to reset ties after Assad era
ALBAWABA- Lebanon and Syria have agreed to establish a high-level joint committee aimed at rebuilding bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across political, economic, security, and humanitarian sectors, marking a significant step in post-Ass...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:23:01 +0000
Trump blasts NATO ‘freeloaders,’ demands allies pay more ahead of Turkey summit
ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of NATO allies, accusing them of “freeloading” on American defense spending and demanding a major overhaul of burden-sharing within the alliance ahead of next week’s NATO summit in...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:50:53 +0000
Papuan separatists kill American pilot, torch civilian aircraft in Indonesia
ALBAWABA- Separatist rebels in Indonesia's Highland Papua province claimed responsibility on Thursday for killing an American pilot and setting his civilian aircraft ablaze after it landed in the remote Yahukimo region, in the latest escalation of th...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:32:12 +0000
Death toll of Russian strikes on Kyiv rises to 21 killed, nearly 90 injured
ALBAWABA- The death toll from Russia's massive overnight missile and drone strikes on Kyiv has risen to 21 people, while nearly 90 others were injured, as rescue workers continued searching through the rubble of collapsed residential buildings, with ...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:35:05 +0000
Syria: Casualties in explosion near Palace of Justice in Damascus
ALBAWABA - Casualties were reported in an explosion that occurred inside a cafe in Damascus on Thursday, Syrian local media revealed...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:04:18 +0000
Russian Embassy in Sweden hit with drone attack
ALBAWABA - The Russian Embassy in Sweden said that a drone dropped red paint on their embassy overnight, while no one was harmed, "This ...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:40:04 +0000
Eight monks killed after 11-year old drives truck into procession
ALBAWABA - Eight monks were killed in Thailand when an 11-year-old boy stole his parent’s truck and crashed into a Buddhist pilgrimage procession...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:48:33 +0000
Pakistani PM to attend Iran supreme leader's funeral
ALBAWABA - Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif announced that he will be attending the funeral of the late supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, in Iran, AFP reported Thursday...

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:38:17 +0000
Russian intense attack kills 13, injures at least 56 in Kyiv
ALBAWABA - Russia launched a barrage of missiles and strike drones on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight on July 1-2, Kyiv Independent reported Wednesday night...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:37:07 +0000
Foreign cargo ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz as Iran defends shipping controls
ALBAWABA- A foreign container ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz after sailing through what Iranian authorities described as an unauthorized route, with Iranian state media portraying the incident as evidence of the need to follow Tehran-approv...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:12:07 +0000
Trump says Iran nuclear talks progressing well as Qatar negotiations continue
ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that efforts to resolve Iran's nuclear program are "moving along well," expressing optimism as U...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:50:45 +0000
Armed boats approach merchant ship off Yemen, prompting crew to take shelter
ALBAWABA- Several small boats carrying armed individuals approached a merchant vessel approximately 76 nautical miles south of Belhaf in southeastern Yemen, prompting the crew to retreat to the ship's citadel as a precaution, the UK Maritime Trade Op...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:24:53 +0000
Lebanon says Israeli attacks have killed 4,297 as president defends ceasefire framework
ALBAWABA- Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health said the death toll from Israeli attacks since March 2 has risen to 4,297 after 19 additional deaths were recorded over the past 24 hours, while the number of wounded reached 12,196...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:52:07 +0000
At least five dead in fire in Antwerp
ALBAWABA - A fire broke out in a 10 floor residential block in Antwerp, Belgium - leaving at least five dead and several others injured...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:15:15 +0000
Board of Peace: UNRWA is not part of the new Gaza
ALBAWABA - The Gaza Board of Peace said on Wednesday that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees  (UNRWA) won't have a part in the new Gaza...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:01:15 +0000
Iran imposes strict restrictions during Khamenei's funeral: What to expect
ALBAWABA - Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced on Wednesday sweeping restrictions on air traffic in Tehran, coinciding with the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and the suspension of official working hours in the capital...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:13:47 +0000
Israel announces killing 4 Hamas members in Gaza
ALBAWABA - The Israeli Army announced Wednesday the killing of four Hamas members in an attack in the Gaza Strip...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:20:00 +0000
Spain records over 1,000 heat-related deaths in June
ALBAWABA - Spain recorded over 1,000 deaths related to the heatwave in June that hit Europe last week, the public Carlos III Health Institute announced on Wednesday...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:50:50 +0000
"Exclusive Technology" CIA claims It penetrated Iranian airspace undetected
ALBAWABA - The U.S. depended on intelligence skills backed by unique technology to carry out clandestine operations inside Iran, CIA Director John Ratcliffe said...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:57:14 +0000
Lost During Withdrawal: Classified Israeli army phone falls into Syrian hands
ALBAWABA - Israeli military launches probe after Syrian civilians reportedly find Israeli military smartphone with sensitive operational technology following withdrawal from Tal al-Maghr area in western Daraa countryside, drawing attention on both si...

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