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- Blue Star III was released by US forces after confirming the ship’s voyage would not include an Iranian port call
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- GCC secretary-general said Gulf leaders strongly condemned Iranian strikes
- Al-Budaiwi said the leaders affirmed the bloc’s collective right to self-defense under international law
- The event brought together global figures, including the UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, alongside academics and thinkers from 75 countries, with more than 2,000 attendees
- New PM-designate faces pressure to rein in militias as US strikes and Iranian influence pull Iraq deeper into conflict
- From Gulf drone attacks to Kurdish flashpoints, instability tests Baghdad’s ability to stay out of regional war
- The State Department confirmed that it would offer a limited-edition passport
- Another State Department official said there would be no extra charge for the passport
- Dentsu Sports International says younger audiences are moving away from traditional fan habits, engaging instead through short-form video, creator-led communities, live experiences and gaming
- 7 in 10 Saudis take part in physical activity at least once a week, driven more by social connection and shared experiences than by health goals
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- Simone Inzaghi’s side move within 5 points of the Saudi Pro League leaders with 5 games remaining
- Goal from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is all that separates the teams in game that leaves much to be desired in terms of attacking football
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