Jordan sees tourism slump over Gaza war
Jordan has seen a decrease in the number of tourists visiting its famed ancient city of Petra and other sites since the Gaza war began in October 2023, according to officials.
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China's Baidu to deploy robotaxis on rideshare app Lyft
Chinese internet giant Baidu plans to launch its robotaxis on rideshare app Lyft in Germany and Britain in 2026, pending regulatory approval, the two companies said on Monday.
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Israel wants world attention on hostages held in Gaza
Israel said Monday the plight of hostages held in Gaza should top the global agenda, after Palestinian militants released videos showing them looking emaciated, heightening fears for their lives after nearly 22 months in captivity.
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Pacific algae invade Algeria beaches, pushing humans and fish away
At a beach near Algiers, brown algae native to the Pacific Ocean cover the golden sand, posing a threat to ecosystems native to the area and their stench repelling swimmers at the peak of summer.
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Siraj stars as India beat England by six runs in fifth-Test thriller
Mohammed Siraj was India's hero as they beat England by just six runs in a thrilling fifth Test at the Oval on Monday to end the series level at 2-2.
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Stocks mostly rise as traders boost US rate cut bets
Most stock markets bounced on Monday as hopes for US interest rate cuts rose following a sharp slowdown in jobs growth that raised concerns about the world's top economy.
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S.Africa eyes new markets after US tariffs: president
South Africa is seeking new markets in Africa and Asia as it negotiates with the United States over looming 30-percent trade tariffs, which could cost around 30,000 jobs, officials said Monday.
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Trump envoy's visit will be 'important', Moscow says
The Kremlin said Monday it was anticipating "important" talks with Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, later this week, ahead of the US president's looming deadline to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it does not make progress towards a peace deal with Ukraine.
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BP makes largest oil, gas discovery in 25 years off Brazil
Britain's BP announced Monday it made its biggest oil and gas discovery in 25 years off the coast of Brazil, as it shifts back to its fossil fuel business.
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South Korea removing loudspeakers on border with North
South Korea said Monday it was removing loudspeakers used to blare K-pop and news reports to the North, as the new administration in Seoul tries to ease tensions with its bellicose neighbour.
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