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Red-light jumping kills 4 in Dubai, police urge caution

Dubai: Dubai Police have issued a fresh warning to motorists after running red lights caused 41 traffic accidents across the emirate since the beginning of the year, leaving four people dead and 55 others injured. Brigadier Jumaa Salem Bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at »»»

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The Peninsula 8m

12 injured in shooting in Chicago, USA

Washington, USA: A shooting targeting a group of people in Chicago, Illinois, left 12 injured. Chicago police said in a statement that an SUV stopped near a group of people on a city street before two people inside opened fire indiscriminately, injuring 12 people, including four women. Police added»»»

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Naharnet 18m

Israeli army says soldier killed in south Lebanon fighting

The Israeli military said that one of its soldiers was killed in fighting in southern Lebanon on Saturday, marking the fifth such fatality since a U.S.-Iran deal was reached to end the Middle East war. Staff Sergeant Nir Ben Ari "fell in combat" in southern Lebanon, the military said, a day after f»»»

The Peninsula 20m

Three boys die after sea rescue at Spanish beach

Madrid, Spain: Three boys have died after getting into difficulty while swimming at a beach near Tarragona in northeastern Spain, officials said Sunday. The incident happened on Friday at Arrabassada beach when a group of six boys jumped into the sea from rocks while a yellow warning flag was flyin»»»

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RT 25m

America’s unfinished race war: From black power to George Floyd’s legacy

Recently George Floyd’s brother showed off his new diamond encrusted gold medallion with George’s face on it worth about $45,000. He claimed that it immortalized Floyd’s legacy. Many commenters were doubtful if that was the best way to express feelings and asked whether the medallion had been paid »»»

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RT 25m

Why are Albanians protesting a Trump family-linked resort? Inside the ‘Flamingo Revolution’

Albania is preparing for the biggest anti-government protest in weeks on Saturday night, with tens of thousands from all over country, as well as diaspora representatives from abroad, arriving in the capital Tirana, according to local media reports. The Balkan country has seen three weeks of demons»»»

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The Peninsula 32m

Australian government extends cut to fuel sales tax

Canberra, Australia: The Australian government on Sunday announced it will extend a cut to the tax on fuel sales for another month at a lower rate. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that the fuel excise cut will be rolled back from a discount of 32 cents (about 0.22 U.S. dollars) a lit»»»

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The Peninsula 32m

Ebola cases rise to 956, with 247 deaths: DR Congo

Kinshasa, DR Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced that the number of confirmed Ebola cases has risen to 956, including 247 deaths, as the outbreak continues and the country's health sector faces increasing pressure. The Ministry of Health of the DRC stated in a press release »»»

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Gulf News 34m

DEWA International launched to develop power and water projects worldwide

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has launched DEWA International, a wholly owned independent subsidiary that will develop conventional and clean energy projects worldwide, marking a new phase in Dubai’s push to export its power and water infrastructure model to global markets. Sign up f»»»

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Naharnet 35m

Lebanon central bank condemns Israeli strike on branch in south

Lebanon's central bank on Saturday condemned a "direct and deliberate" Israeli attack on one of its branches in the southern city of Nabatieh, where Israel had intensified its strikes despite a ceasefire. "Israeli forces directly targeted a branch of the Bank of Lebanon in Nabatieh," the bank said »»»

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Delegations Arrive in Switzerland as Emergency Session on Lebanon Added to Talks Schedule - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Delegations Arrive in Switzerland as Emergency Session on Lebanon Added to Talks Schedule 21-06-2026 11:43 AM The Burgenstock luxury hotel »»»

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Naharnet 42m

Cautious calm engulfs south Lebanon as ceasefire appears to hold

Cautious calm has been engulfing south Lebanon since Saturday, after Israel's political leadership ordered its army to cease its operations, reportedly following intense U.S. pressure to do so. An Israeli army official said Saturday that the military had received orders from the political leadershi»»»

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Bezzecchi out of Czech MotoGP after slapping steward

Brno, Czech Republic: MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi was banned from Sunday's Czech GP after slapping a track steward in the face following a crash in Saturday's sprint, MotoGP said on Sunday. The 27-year-old Italian Aprilia Racing rider crashed out of the sprint with two laps to go. TV»»»

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Arab News 53m

New Zealand match offers historic chance for Egyptian football, former captains say

CAIRO: Egypt’s upcoming World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand presents a golden opportunity to make history, according to former team captains. The two sides are scheduled to meet on Monday in Vancouver, Canada in Group G with Egypt on one point after their draw against Uruguay, and New Zealand »»»

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Arab News 54m

Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants

SANT’ANGELO LODIGIANO: Pope Leo XIV on Saturday exalted the first American saint, Mother Frances Cabrini, as a model for Christians today to care for migrants in need, as he visited her birthplace during a day trip to northern Italy. Leo, who has clashed with the Trump administration over its migra»»»

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Arab News 1h

Tunisia crash out of World Cup after devastating defeat to Japan

RIYADH: The 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history — at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Monterrey — brought Tunisia and Japan together in a meeting that carried major consequences for both teams. Japan needed a convincing victory to keep pace with the Netherlands, who had thrashed Sweden 5-1 earlier in»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Pakistan's mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger

Tando Allahyar, Pakistan: Beneath the scorching sun in Pakistan's southern mango belt, labourers balance on tree branches, working at a swift pace to throw the freshly picked fruit into sacks held ready by farmhands waiting below. Though mango season is well underway, far less of the fruit will be »»»

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Novinite 1h

Cherry Prices Plunge 20%, Vegetables Turn Cheaper Across Bulgaria's MarketsOpinions

Commodity markets in Bulgaria recorded a noticeable decline in the prices of seasonal fruits and vegetables over the past week, according to data from the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges and Markets. The sharpest drop was seen in cherries, while a number of widely consumed vegetables also b»»»

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Arabfinance 1h

Holding Company refuses Black Caspian’ takeover bid for Alexandria Container Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Holding Company for Maritime and Land Transport refused to sell its shares in Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company to Black Caspian Logistics Holding Limited, according to a bourse disclosure. The UAE-based company submitted its mandatory tender offer (MTO) to the Financial»»»

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Gulf News 2h

8 upcoming UAE projects set to reshape travel, tourism and property demand

Dubai: The UAE’s next phase of development is being led by eight major projects across transport, artificial intelligence, finance, tourism and waterfront real estate, with analysts pointing to a shift toward projects that support long-term economic resilience. Sign up for our daily business newsle»»»

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UPI 2h

On This Day, June 21: 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Iran kills nearly 50,000 - UPI.com

On June 21, 1990, an earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck northwestern Iran, killing up to 50,000 people. 1 of 4 | A concrete building is damaged in Walls, Iran, after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the region June 21, 1990. File Photo by M. Mehrain, Dames and Moore/NOAA On this »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai speeds up public transport with new bus lanes

Dubai: Dubai is pushing ahead with plans to make public transport a faster and more attractive alternative to private vehicles, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announcing that 30 per cent of its 14.5-kilometre Dedicated Bus and Taxi Lanes Project has been completed. The project, spanni»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Pakistan's mango trade takes a hit from regional conflict

Tando Allahyar: Beneath the scorching sun in Pakistan's southern mango belt, labourers balance on tree branches, working at a swift pace to throw the freshly picked fruit into sacks held ready by farmhands waiting below. Though mango season is well underway, far less of the fruit will be bound for »»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgaria Ranks Second in Eurozone for Lowest Mortgage Rates, ECB Data ShowsOpinions

Bulgaria has emerged as one of the eurozone’s leading countries in terms of affordable housing finance, ranking second only to Malta for the lowest average mortgage rates, according to European Central Bank data for new housing loans as of April 2026. The average interest rate on newly issued mortg»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Rising sovereign yields point to more restrictive financial environment

Doha, Qatar: Sovereign bond yields have increased significantly across major advanced economies in recent months, marking a clear shift from the declining interest rate environment that had taken hold following the post-Covid pandemic tightening cycle. What was shaping up as a gradual normalisation»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Brent crude set for 8percent weekly fall

Doha, Qatar: Brent crude edged higher on Friday but remained on track for a weekly decline of about 8%, as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah eased immediate supply concerns. Brent crude futures settled at $80.57, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at $77.54. For th»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Indian Mango Festival draws 21,600 visitors on second day

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Indian Mango Festival continued to attract large crowds on its second day, welcoming a record 21,600 visitors and recording mango sales of 18,000 kilograms, organizers announced. The festival, taking place at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif, will run until Jun»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Real estate, industrials, and transport lift QSE index in May 2026

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) reported marginal gains for the second consecutive month during May 2026. The QSE 20 index closed the month at 10,555 after registering a monthly gain of 0.6%. The indices of real estate, industrials, and transportation, gained 5%, 1.8%, and 1% respective»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Al Jazeera condemns Israeli army’s deliberate killing of its cameraman Ahmed Wishah in Gaza

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network condemned the deliberate killing of its Al Jazeera Mubasher Channel’s cameraman Ahmed Wishah (pictured) by Israeli occupation forces yesterday in an Israeli bombardment that targeted a house in the Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip. This heinous crime comes»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Egypt seek landmark victory against New Zealand to boost knockout hopes

Doha, Qatar: Egypt will look to move within touching distance of a historic place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage when they face New Zealand in a Group G match at BC Place tomorrow (4am, Qatar time). The Pharaohs head into the match carrying renewed belief after an impressive opening-roun»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Sri Lanka’s Pathirage eyes Commonwealth Games, Asian record after Doha triumph

Doha, Qatar: Sri Lankan javelin throw sensation Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage captured his maiden Doha Diamond League victory in emphatic fashion on Friday evening with a monumental 88.68m mark, and wasted no time looking ahead to claiming back-to-back global championships medals. After becoming the ei»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Spain face Saudi test in crucial Group H clash

Doha, Qatar: When Spain and Saudi Arabia meet in Atlanta today, the stakes will be far greater than three points. In a group where all four teams are level on points and goal difference after the opening round of matches, a victory could put either side in a strong position to reach the knockout st»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Undav’s double sends Germany through

Toronto: Substitute Deniz Undav struck twice as Germany booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a dramatic comeback victory over Côte d’Ivoire in Toronto yesterday. The Ivorians looked set to progress after Franck Kessie gave them the lead midway through the first half, but U»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Japan stroll to victory over Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game

Monterrey, Mexico: Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar prepare for must-win clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina

Doha, Qatar: Qatar began full-fledged preparations for a decisive Group B clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina at Seattle Stadium on Wednesday, with their FIFA World Cup knockout hopes hanging in the balance. After opening their campaign with a late 1-1 draw against group favourites Switzerland, Qatar »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Accounting, IT, engineering among most sought-after specialisations

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has identified several key specialisations in high demand across Qatar’s labour market, while reaffirming the role of the national Kawader platform in connecting qualified Qatari job seekers and children of Qatari women with employment opportunities in the privat»»»

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Arab News 3h

Flyweight Manel Kape continues successful run at UFC Fight Night

Flyweight Manel Kape stopped Kyoji Horiguchi in the third round for ‌his fourth straight victory on Saturday night in the UFC Fight Night main event in Las Vegas. Kape’s TKO at 2:42 in the third of five scheduled rounds marked a transition period in a division whose champion, Joshua ​Van, successfu»»»

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Arabfinance 3h

CodeZal: Driving Strategic AI Literacy to Fuel Regional Corporate Growth Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: As the Middle East accelerates its digital transformation, businesses across the region face a growing challenge: separating artificial intelligence hype from actual financial returns. Emerging as a critical bridge between technical engineering and corporate strategy is CodeZal AI, a »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Tight security as India holds exam retest after leak scandal

New Delhi: India's 2.2 million aspiring medical students sit a re-examination under tight security on Sunday, after the last test was scrapped following a paper leak that triggered widespread outrage. The failure of the hugely competitive exam, along with a separate marking fiasco in high school te»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar boosts cyber resilience across critical sectors

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) yesterday organised a specialised training session and tabletop exercise involving more than 300 representatives from over 90 public and private sector entities as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Qatar’s national cyber resilience and »»»

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Arabfinance 3h

Domty’s dairy arm eyes EGX debut next July: CEO Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Arabian Food Industries Company (Domty) expects its newly established unit, Dairy Products Euro Arabian for Food Industries, to list on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) next July, Asharq Business cited CEO Mohamed El Damaty. On the sidelines of the Startup Egypt event that was launched on »»»

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France24 4h

Iran says closed Strait of Hormuz as US deal hits obstacle ahead of Swiss talks

Iran said Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while warning that upcoming talks with the United States in Switzerland are unlikely to advance unless the fighting stops. President Donald Trump countered by threatening U.S.-imposed tolls o»»»

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Sputnik 4h

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Resign Monday – Report

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday after accepting that his time in office has run out, The Observer reported, citing Labour MPs and ministers. The prime minister now faces an ultimatum from his own party. A majority of Labour MPs are backing Andy Burnham, the Mayor»»»

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Gulf News 4h

India PM Narendra Modi calls for making yoga part of daily life on International Yoga Day

Kolkata: On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people across the country to adopt yoga as a part of their daily lives, emphasising that it promotes healthy living, a healthy mind, and long-term well-being. Addressing a huge gathering of »»»

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RT 4h

Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

Five men have been injured in a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh after an armed man was seen moving through the city, according to police and local media reports. A 36-year-old white man has been arrested following what Police Scotland described as a “fast-moving sequence of eve»»»

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Arab News 4h

Coach says Iran still being treated poorly by US at World Cup ahead of second match

INGLEWOOD: Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says that although his team is still being treated unfairly by the host US at the World Cup through travel restrictions and visa refusals, he is optimistic FIFA will persuade the Americans to lessen some of those strictures next week. “I am very glad that the Ir»»»

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Al Majalla 4h

The war inside Iran's right

The deal to end Iran's war with the United States was made by one part of the hardline establishment and might be savaged by another. To judge whether the peace holds, watch the fight among the hardliners and not the reformists. In the nights after Iran and the United States agreed to end their war»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Mob strips, molests Delhi NGO intern after kidnapping scare

Dubai: A 22-year-old woman working with a leading NGO in Odisha was stripped, molested and assaulted by a mob after being mistaken for a child kidnapper, while her male colleague was beaten up in the attack, police said. The incident took place in Rayagada district on June 16 but came to light afte»»»

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BNE 5h

Massive drone attack puts Moscow in flames during G7 summit

Russian authorities reported intercepting at least 200 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow during the early hours of June 18, making it the largest drone attack on the Russian capital since the start of the war, according to official statements and regional authorities.  Ukraine has steadily exp»»»

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The Budapest Times 5h

Tisza rejects claims of secret constitutional court deal

Márton Melléthei-Barna, deputy leader of the Tisza parliamentary group, denied that he had entered into any secret pact or behind-the-scenes agreement concerning President Tamás Sulyok’s submission to the Constitutional Court. The politician was responding on Facebook on Saturday after Fidesz claim»»»

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