Gulf News 3m

Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 35 after landslide in South

Manila: The death toll from a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines on Monday has risen to at least 35, officials said Tuesday (June 9), as search-and-rescue teams battled landslides, collapsed roads and aftershocks across the country’s southern region. Also Read: Killer 7.8 earthqua»»»

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Gulf News 4m

Dubai’s next residents may already be tourists

Dubai: Every visitor who experiences Dubai is a potential future resident, business owner or investor, said Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, as the city looks to convert tourism momentum into longer-term economic growth. Sign up for our daily business ne»»»

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Gulf News 9m

How first-time home buyers now get more perks moving from renting to owning in Dubai

Dubai: Dubai residents looking to buy their first home now have access to a wider range of properties, more developer options and a growing list of financial incentives under the emirate's First-Time Home Buyer Programme. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply clic»»»

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Arab News 22m

OpenAI files for US IPO after Anthropic as AI giants head to public markets

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI confidentially filed for a ‌US initial public offering on Monday, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward the stock market as investors seek exposure to the artificial intelligence boom. OpenAI did not disclose the size or terms of the offering, and said a timeline has not yet»»»

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Arab News 22m

Pope meets with 6 clergy abuse survivors in Spain, hopes to improve response

MADRID: Pope Leo XIV met Monday with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid and vowed to consider their suggestions for how the Catholic Church can improve its response to the crisis, the Vatican said. The meeting, which followed in the tradition of popes meeting with abuse survivors during»»»

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Arab News 22m

Serena Williams to return to tennis in Queen’s doubles on Tuesday

LONDON: Serena Williams will take part in her first professional tennis match in nearly four years on Tuesday after organizers confirmed the order of play at London’s Queen’s Club. Granted a wildcard into the women’s doubles of the WTA tournament, Williams and Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko will »»»

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Arab News 22m

Stokes facing uncertain future as England captain after nightclub incident ‘with rugby player’

LONDON: Ben Stokes’ position as England cricket captain was in jeopardy Monday after officials announced he was being investigated for a nightclub incident reportedly involving a Saracens rugby player. Both Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are facing a probe by the England and Wales Cricket Board »»»

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Arab News 22m

Tehran’s international airport reopens: news agencies

TEHRAN: Tehran’s international airport has reopened and flights carrying Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia have landed, Iranian news agencies reported early Tuesday. “The deputy head of airport operation of Imam Khomeini Airport Company announced the resumption of flights to Imam Khomeini Airport and»»»

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UPI 33m

Judge blocks $100K H-1B visa fee imposed by Trump - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump discusses renovations to the Lincoln Reflecting Pool and makes an announcement on "Beautiful, Clean Coal" on Thursday in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C. A federal judge on Monday ruled that a H-1B visa fee imposed by Trump is illegal. Photo by Samu»»»

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Gulf News 39m

ICC chief prosecutor suspended pending decision by oversight body over sexual misconduct allegations

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) was suspended from his duties late Monday, after the court’s oversight referred Karim Khan for disciplinary proceedings. In a scandal that has dragged on for more than two years, the British lawyer is f»»»

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DW 40m

OpenAI files IPO paperwork, eyes stock market debut

BusinessUnited States of AmericaOpenAI files IPO paperwork, eyes stock market debutLouis Oelofse with AFP, AP, ReutersThe AI company behind ChatGPT said it had no date yet for a listing, but it is joining rival Anthropic in the lineup for the stock market. https://p.dw.com/p/5F2hrOpenAI CEO Sam Alt»»»

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Gulf News 51m

Tehran's international airport reopens: news agencies

Tehran's international airport has reopened and flights carrying hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia have landed, Iranian news agencies reported early Tuesday. "The deputy head of airport operation of Imam Khomeini Airport Company announced the resumption of flights to Imam Khomeini Airport and the fli»»»

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France24 60m

Netanyahu says hostilities ceased after Israeli strikes made Iran stop attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Monday that Israel's strikes on Iran had deterred the Islamic republic from launching further attacks, leading to a cessation of hostilities between the two adversaries. However, Netanyahu warned in a televised statement that should Iran "make t»»»

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France24 1h

EU Taliban invite 'the wrong signal to anyone that is using power as a means of suppression'

Human rights groups are raising the alarm after the European Commission invited Taliban officials to Brussels to discuss migrant deportations. More than 80 groups are asking the European Commission to reverse course, saying that the move risks normalizing a regime that has banned girls from school,»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found

Also In This Package What is New World screwworm found in US traveller? US reports first bird flu case detected in pig How preparedness can prevent spread of animal diseases Canada reports first case of bird flu in a person Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including »»»

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Libya Herald 2h

NESDB DG Al-Futaisi to Libya Herald: Implementation is the true test of National Strategies

In an exclusive statement to , Mahmoud Al-Futaisi, Director General of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), said today that implementation is the true test of national strategies. The statement came after the delivery of the approved strategies to the Prime Minister which rep»»»

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UPI 2h

Pentagon changes religions list again after backlash - UPI.com

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks in the Amphitheater on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. The Pentagon on Monday released a revised list of religious affiliations for service members after an earlier list draw ire from Mormons. Photo by Kyle Mazza /UPI | L»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Arab stars carrying hopes of their nations

The Arab teams participating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are relying on distinguished names, as these stars look forward to make a mark at football’s global showpiece. The eight Arab teams have raised their level of readiness, turning their attention to the biggest tournament in football. The upcomi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Stalled US-Iran talks threaten Hormuz lifeline as global supplies tighten, oil shock reshaping global trade 

Despite US President Donald Trump's declarations that a deal with Iran is close at hand, uncertainty continues as efforts to revive diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran appear increasingly deadlocked. This continues to raise the prospect of a prolonged confrontation, a situation which an»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Souq Waqif to host Hamba Indian Mango Expo from June 18

Tribune News Network Doha Organised by the Celebrations Committee of the Private Engineering Office, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of India in the State of Qatar, the Third Hamba Indian Mango Exhibition will officially open on Thursday, June 18, at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif»»»

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Arab News 2h

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida

HAVANA/CANCUN: A historically strong earthquake struck off Cuba’s northwest coast on Monday, according to official reports, shaking parts of Cuba, Mexico and Florida that ​are typically not prone to quakes. The US Geological Survey (USGS) measured the quake at a magnitude 6.1 at a shallow depth of »»»

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Arab News 2h

Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche to be attorney general

US President Donald Trump on Monday formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, moving to install his former personal lawyer as the top US law enforcement official. Trump submitted Blanche’s name to the US Senate, the White House said, days after committing to nominating Blanche, »»»

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Arab News 2h

At least 11 dead after migrant boat capsizes off Malta

ROME: At least 11 people have died after a migrant boat capsized in waters ​off Malta, charity group Sea-Watch said on Monday, while around 50 more were rescued at sea by a fishing vessel in the area. On Sunday, the Italian coast guard said the vessel had departed from Libya carrying around 60 peop»»»

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Arab News 2h

Somali referee for World Cup is denied entry into the United States

Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry into the United States after getting selected to officiate in the World Cup. US Customs and Border Protection confirmed Monday that a Somali national who was planning to referee in the World Cup had been denied entry after arriving to Miami Internatio»»»

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Arab News 2h

Three Polisario members killed in Western Sahara

ALGIERS: Three members of Western Saharan independence group the Polisario Front, including the son of the organization’s longtime leader Mohamed Abdelaziz, were killed while staging an attack on a Moroccan defense wall, the group announced. Lehbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, a member of the Polisario’s sec»»»

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Arab News 2h

Netanyahu gambles close Trump ties with Iran strikes

JERUSALEM: Israel’s latest strikes on Iran have not only ignited fears of a full-fledged resurgence of war — they run the risk of damaging the close ties between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. Despite Trump’s seeming aversion to the prospect of the war reigniting, »»»

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UPI 3h

Jailed crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried applies for pardon - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Former FTX chief executive Sam Bankman-Fried arrives in January 2023 at the Manhattan Federal Court in New York City. Bankman-Fried has applied for a pardon from President Donald Trump. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 8 (UPI) -- Sam Bankman-Fried, a one-time billionaire an»»»

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Al Manar 3h

From Hormuz Strait to Red Sea Resistance’s New Security Belt

The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force says “From the Strait of Hormuz to Bab al-Mandab Strait and from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea is is the new security belt of resistance.” General Esmail Qaani said in a post on his social media networking website on Monday »»»

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UPI 3h

Private jet that crashed was on way to pick former MLB player Yadier Molina - UPI.com

St. Louis Cardinals Yadier Molina speaks about retirement in October 2022 before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Molina said Monday that a private jet that crashed Sunday in the Dominican Republic was on its way to pick him up. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI »»»

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Arab News 3h

Apple unveils an upgraded Siri voice assistant with new AI features at its annual conference

CUPERTINO, California: Apple on Monday unveiled new artificial intelligence advances including upgrades to its Siri assistant, emphasizing a focus on privacy and day-to-day use as the iPhone maker tries to catch up to rivals when it comes to AI. Siri AI, which was introduced at the start of Apple’s»»»

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France24 3h

Leftist Roberto Sanchez takes lead in Peru's razor-thin presidential runoff

Leftist canditate Roberto Sanchez pulled into the lead in Peru's presidential runoff on Monday, overtaking conservative Keiko Fujimori by a razor-thin margin. Fewer than 4,300 votes separate Sanchez from Fujimori, who has already tried and failed to reach the presidency three times. Leftist Ro»»»

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France24 3h

Blow to EU defence cooperation as France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet programme

France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperatio»»»

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Arab News 3h

How decades of instability, dependence on Iranian gas hollowed out Iraq’s power sector

LONDON: As summer temperatures inch above 45 C and the hum of backup generators fills the air, Iraq finds itself sliding toward its worst electricity crisis in years. Decades of mismanagement had already left the country’s power sector vulnerable. Now, the US-Israeli war with Iran has turned that c»»»

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BNE 3h

Supply chain disruptions are back at 2022 levels – Statista

Global supply chain pressures have risen again in recent months, returning to levels last seen during the height of pandemic-related disruptions, Statista reports. According to the Global Supply Chain Stress Index (GSCPI) published by the World Bank, shipping container capacity tied up due to delay»»»

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RT 3h

Netanyahu has no choice on Iran deal as US ‘calls all the shots’ in talks with Iran, Trump says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have no choice but to accept any deal the US reaches with Tehran, President Donald Trump has said, declaring that he “calls the shots.” Trump made the remarks in an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday, shortly after Iran fired a missile barrag»»»

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Arab News 4h

France to edge out Spain for World Cup glory, economists say

BENGALURU: France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists who said football was still harder to call than inflation. For 160 respondents from nearly every continent, this p»»»

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Arab News 4h

Catastrophic aid shortfall in Afghanistan as hunger surges and women face greater restrictions

NEW YORK CITY: Leading UN officials on Monday warned of a deteriorating humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan, amid chronic underfunding of aid efforts, a worsening hunger crisis and escalating restrictions on women, the combined effects of which are pushing millions of Afghans deeper into destitut»»»

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Arab News 4h

Pope Leo urges action on ‘tragic drama’ of migration

MADRID: Pope Leo XIV called for a global response to the “tragic drama” of migration and said world peace was a “true global imperative” in an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament on Monday. The pope also urged lawmakers to defend life “from conception to its natural end.” In his address»»»

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UPI 4h

Kennedy Center removes Trump’s name from website - UPI.com

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is shown May 29 in Washington, D.C. Kennedy Center officials removed President Donald Trump's name from the center's website and YouTube page Monday, although it remains on the front of the building. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June»»»

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Middle East Observer 4h

Egypt’s positive economic prospects highlighted by Bloomberg

Bloomberg: Direct foreign investment amounts to $9 billion within the current fiscal year Beltone: Egyptian exports jump to $52.5 billion in 2017 Bloomberg agency has intensified recently its follow-up for the Egyptian economy’s performance indicators. According to its latest report, the foreign di»»»

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Arab News 4h

Gold falls to 2-month low on strong US jobs data

LONDON: Gold prices fell to their lowest in more than two months on Monday, after last week’s strong US jobs data boosted expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike, while Israel and Iran traded strikes, pushing oil prices higher and fueling inflation concerns. Spot gold fell ‌0.9 percent to $4,29»»»

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France24 5h

The Debate - Who calls the shots? Trump tries to rein in Netanyahu, salvage Iran deal

He believed those who insisted he could wrap it all up by end of March, long before the November midterms. If not, the off-ramp would be easy to find. But did Donald Trump factor in that his main ally in the war against Iran was also guearing up for a campaign. Benjamin Netanyahu is running for re-»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE wishes a speedy recovery to those injured in the quake

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Philippines following an earthquake that struck the southern province of Davao Occidental, resulting in fatalities and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the famil»»»

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Arab News 5h

Where We Are Going Today: ‘Rusticana’ restaurant in Abha

If you are in Abha and looking to treat yourself to a hearty meal packed with slow-smoked protein, then head over to Rusticana in Al-Muftaha district. The menu is extensive and diverse, ranging from pizzas, burgers and pasta dishes featuring smoked beef at reasonable prices to premium cuts of meat »»»

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France24 5h

Pope urges Spanish Church to adopt ‘culture of care’, reparations for sex abuse survivors

Pope Leo XIV told Spanish bishops on Monday to provide reparations and adopt a "culture of care" ahead of an expected meeting with survivors of clergy sexual abuse during his weeklong visit to the country. The Spanish hierarchy had largely dismissed the scale of abuse in th»»»

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Gulf News 5h

UAE expresses solidarity with Iraq after deadly bus crash near Nasiriyah

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Iraq over the victims of an accident involving a passenger bus that overturned near the city of Nasiriyah in southern Iraq, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its si»»»

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Arab News 5h

France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet project: Berlin

BERLIN: France and Germany have agreed to abandon a joint fighter jet program due to disagreements between the companies involved, Berlin said Monday in a blow to European efforts to boost defense cooperation. The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program was launched in 2017 to replace France’s Rafa»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Péter Magyar: we shall not forget about Orbán's crimes

“We shall not forget the crimes the previous government committed against defenceless children,” Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in a speech ahead of the agenda in parliament on Monday. Child protection system must be rebuilt: children lost trust in adults Magyar said that publishing the documenta»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Protesters Demand Resignation of Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev

Gathered in front of City Hall on Monday, residents of Varna demanded the resignation of Mayor Blagomir Kotsev, holding up placards reading "We Want Better City for our Children". The protest was organized by Daniel Ivanov, an expatriate who said in a letter to the media that he does not represent »»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt urges swift US-Iran agreement to avert wider regional escalation

Egypt has called for the swift conclusion of an agreement between the United States and Iran, warning that continued tensions in the Middle East risk exacerbating the region’s security, economic, and geopolitical challenges amid growing fears of a broader conflict. In a statement, Egypt’s Ministry »»»

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