A cigarette butt lies on a street in New York, US, May 10, 2017. — Reuters France will ban smoking on beaches and in parks, public gardens and bus shelters from Sunday, the government said. The decree, published in the official government gazette on Saturday, will also ban smoking outside libraries, swimming pools and schools, and is aimed at protecting …
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Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan during their visit at Dubai Mall in this still taken from a video. — X@HSajwanization In a scene straight out of a feel-good movie, diners at a French restaurant in Dubai Mall were surprised with an unexpected royal treat when …
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Iran on Saturday began state funeral services for around 60 individuals, including senior military commanders, killed in its conflict with Israel, as Tehran’s top diplomat slammed Donald Trump’s remarks about Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as “unacceptable.” The proceedings in Tehran for the nuclear scientists and military commanders killed in Israeli strikes began at 8am local time. “The ceremony to honour …
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Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos and Media Personality Lauren Sanchez Bezos react on the day of their wedding in Venice, Italy, June 27, 2025 in this picture obtained from social media. — Reuters Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tied the knot Friday at a sumptuous ceremony with the rich and famous on an island in Venice’s lagoon, out of …
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday called the U.S.-backed aid operation in Gaza “inherently unsafe,” stating bluntly: “It is killing people.” Israel and the United States want the U.N. to work through the controversial new Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, but the U.N. has refused, questioning its neutrality and accusing the distribution model of militarizing aid and forcing displacement. “Any operation …
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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends his annual end-of-year press conference and the Direct Line question and answer session, at Gostiny Dvor Exhibition Centre in Moscow, Russia, on December 14, 2023. — Reuters Putin says military spending cut from next year under discussion. No agreement yet between defence, finance ministries: Putin Russian president thanks Trump for peace efforts. President Vladimir Putin …
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At a White House event, US President Donald Trump said a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be achieved within days. Speaking from the Oval Office, he shared that he had recently spoken with individuals involved in the negotiations and believed a breakthrough was near. “I think it’s close. I just spoke to some of the people involved,” Trump said. …
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People walk past the US Capitol in Washington, US. — Reuters/File WASHINGTON: The Republican-controlled US Senate has rejected a move to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to launch further military action against Iran. The proposal, led by Democrats, would have required Trump to get approval from Congress before taking any new military steps. But the Senate voted it down, mostly …
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US President Donald Trump (left) and ran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. — Reuters/File WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said that he stopped working on plans to ease sanctions on Iran after critical remarks by Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stressing he would consider bombing the country again if it continues enriching uranium to dangerous levels. Trump said the …
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US President Donald Trump walks on the day of a “One Big Beautiful” event at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 26, 2025. — Reuters Canada faces new US tariffs within one week. US tech giants hit by Canadian digital services tax. Washington, Beijing agree on rare earth trade framework. President Donald Trump said Friday he is calling …
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