Gulf News 2m

When fake news meets oil markets: New threat behind crude price spikes

Oil markets have long been vulnerable to wars. Sanctions. Refinery outages. Shipping disruptions. Increasingly, however, analysts are warning of another threat capable of moving prices within minutes: Misinformation and/or disinformation. As tensions in the Middle East continue to unsettle energy m»»»

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France24 12m

Pope Leo to bless newly completed Sagrada Familia tower in Barcelona

Pope Leo on June 9 arrived in Barcelona where he will celebrate mass in the Sagrada Familia Basilica and bless the new tower that has made it the world's talle»»»

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France24 12m

Belfast protesters set vehicles on fire, block roads over brutal street stabbing

Protesters on Tuesday set vehicles on fire and blocked several central roads in the Northern Ireland city of Belfast after police charged a Sudanese national suspected of violently stabbing another man in the street the night before. The attack was caught on video and prompted far-right figures to »»»

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Novinite 25m

Bulgarian Farmers Warn of 15% Price Pressure After “Care Basket” LaunchOpinions

Bulgarian farmers have warned that suppliers to retail chains are pressuring them to cut purchase prices by 15% following the launch of the government’s “Care Basket” initiative, which promotes discounted basic food products. The program encourages stores to offer items from the basic consumer bask»»»

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UPI 54m

Analysis: Iran, Israel use Lebanon to test deterrence, negotiating power - UPI.com

Smoke rises after an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border in the Upper Galilee on Sunday amid a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. Photo by Atef Safadi/EPA BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 9 (UPI) -- Iran and Israel, who traded missile attacks triggered by a st»»»

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Qatar Tribune 55m

NMoQ opens 'On The Move' exhibition in China

Beijing The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) on Tuesday opened the On the Move exhibition at the National Museum of China, marking the first collaboration between the two institutions and a new milestone in the exhibition's international journey as a legacy project of Years of Culture. Presented in »»»

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RT 56m

US blacklists Chinese tech and EV giants

The US Department of War has added dozens of Chinese companies, including tech giant Alibaba, search engine Baidu, and electric vehicle maker BYD, to a blacklist of entities it claims are aiding Beijing’s military. China has condemned the move, accusing Washington of targeting Chinese businesses. T»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Belarusian transport company operating in Europe despite sanctions

Swedish public broadcaster SVT reports that Belarusian transport company Jenty may be operating in Europe despite EU sanctions through DSPL, a related company registered in Poland. The investigation began after a fatal January truck accident near Stockholm involving a vehicle with the Jenty logo th»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Government accepts proposal to increase salaries in budget by 3% in 2027

The Polish government has approved its proposed 2027 wage growth rate for the state budget sector, along with macroeconomic forecasts prepared by the Ministry of Finance and Economy. The government proposes a 3% pay increase for public-sector employees, including teachers, civil servants, soldiers,»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Continue the Change Floor Leader Denkov Questions Government’s Ukraine Arms Policy

Continue the Change Floor Leader Nikolay Denkov will ask Prime Minister Rumen Radev to clarify Bulgaria’s position on military aid to Ukraine, Denkov said on Tuesday. He was reacting to Minister of Defence Dimitar Stoyanov’s comments that the government did not plan further weapons supplies. Denkov»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

President Iotova Opens Consultations on New Central Election Commission, Parties Clash Over Seat Allocation

President Iliana Iotova opened consultations with representatives of parliamentary parties and coalitions in the 52nd National Assembly on Tuesday on the appointment of a new composition of the Central Election Commission (CEC), following the expiry of the current members’ terms of office. During t»»»

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UPI 1h

NASA's X-59 breaks sound barrier, moves closer to quiet supersonic passenger travel - UPI.com

NASA's experimental aircraft reached a major milestone last week by achieving supersonic speed. It's a first for the agency as it moves closer to demonstrating a new era of quieter high-speed flight. "X-59 is getting ready for its quiet supersonic debut," NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said in a»»»

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RT 1h

US Apache helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has confirmed media reports of a US Army Apache attack helicopter going down near the Strait of Hormuz amid Washington’s efforts to curb oil shipments by Iran. The Apache choppers are one of the key aircraft used by the US military to enforce the blockade of Iranian ports,»»»

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UPI 1h

Report: Social Security retirement trust fund to deplete by 2032 - UPI.com

The trust fund to pay retirement benefits could run out in late 2032, the Social Security Administration said Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 9 (UPI) -- The Social Security Administration told Congress on Tuesday that the trust fund to pay retirement benefits could run o»»»

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UPI 1h

Bolivian protesters threaten actions near military bases - UPI.com

Residents stage a blockade during a protest over fuel shortages in La Paz, Bolivia, on Tuesday to demand the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. Demonstrators have disrupted transportation and caused shortages of fuel, food and medical supplies since early May. Photo by Luis Gandarillas/EPA June »»»

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Arab News 1h

Knicks need a quick response from first loss since April as the Spurs try to even the NBA Finals

NEW YORK: Last time the New York Knicks lost a game, they didn’t do it again for another month and a half.When they fell behind against Atlanta in the first round of the NBA playoffs, desperation turned into domination. The Knicks won 13 straight games, many of them blowouts, in one of most impress»»»

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Arab News 1h

Analysis: How long can Iran’s regime fight on?

LONDON: When the US and Israel launched their joint attack on Iran on Feb. 28, some 59 percent of gamblers on the controversial predictions site Polymarket wagered the Iranian regime would survive Operation Epic Fury. As of Monday, 99 percent are now betting on the regime’s survival. Just 1 percent»»»

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Arab News 1h

Syrian and Turkish defense ministers discuss strategic ties

LONDON: Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra met with his Turkish counterpart, Yasar Guler, in Ankara on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations between Syria and Turkiye. Abu Qasra and Guler discussed military cooperation and broader strategic ties, according to the Syrian Arab News Ag»»»

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Arab News 1h

US energy chief says oil exports through Strait of Hormuz, Gulf will ‘continue to rise’

WASHINGTO: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Tuesday that ship traffic in the Gulf and oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are rising even as Washington and Tehran struggle to reach a deal on ‌ending their more than ‌three-month-old war. “I would say rising very meaningfully,” ​Wright ‌»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 2h

The commercial real estate market in Poland ahead of the mid-year summary

Marcin Purgal – Co-Head of Investment Department Bartłomiej Krzyżak - Co-Head of Investment Department Artur Czuba – Director, Investment Department Abundant MayThe performance of the Polish commercial real estate investment market during the first 5 months of 2026 has been quite impressive. Based »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

President Iotova Opens Consultations on New Central Election Commission as Parties Clash Over Seat Allocation

President Iliana Iotova opened consultations with representatives of parliamentary parties and coalitions in the 52nd National Assembly on Tuesday on the appointment of a new composition of the Central Election Commission (CEC), following the expiry of the current members’ terms of office. During t»»»

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Arab News 2h

World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence

MEXICO CITY: The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump’s America and the shadow of conflict in the Middle East. A record 48 teams»»»

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Arab News 2h

A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden

MALMO: Long championed as a leader in adopting digital technology, Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools beginning in the fall for the next academic year as part of a broad, international reversal on the use of screens in classrooms. Since 2023, the Scandinavian country’s center-right coali»»»

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Arab News 2h

Rival Palestinian factions discuss Gaza disarmament

CAIRO: Members of Palestinian factions including Hamas agreed in principle for Gaza’s armed groups to hand over parts of their arsenals to a yet-to-be-created, ad hoc Palestinian entity during talks in Cairo, Palestinian sources told AFP on Tuesday. Such a proposal has almost no chance of being acc»»»

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Arab News 2h

Mahd Sports Academy names facilities after Saudi sporting milestones

RIYADH: Mahd Sports Academy on Tuesday unveiled a series of stadium and facility names inspired by landmark moments in Saudi sporting history, in a move it said will link the Kingdom’s past achievements with its future ambitions. The initiative is designed to celebrate some of Saudi Arabia’s most s»»»

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Sana 2h

Syrian Transport Minister: Syria is keen to reactivate regional road and rail networks

Damascus, June.9 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Transport Yarub Badr said that the ministry is working to revitalize road and railway networks in cooperation with neighboring countries, with the aim of enhancing trade flows, reducing transportation costs and reconnecting regional markets through Syrian »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

US President accuses Iran of downing US helicopter

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of shooting down a US military helicopter during a patrol mission in the Strait of Hormuz and vowed that the United States would respond. "I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our »»»

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Business-review 2h

Measuring the Importance of Streamlined Bidding Processes in Project Management

When it comes to project management, the early stages of a project often contain some of the most crucial moments. Decisions that are made from the offset define how the entire project is going to be carried out, so any wrong moves can have a detrimental effect and cause costly holdups later down t»»»

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UPI 2h

Global brands return to Argentina amid growing demand - UPI.com

Many of Argentina's country's leading shopping mall operators to expand capacity to meet growing demand for retail space. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, June 9 (UPI) -- International fashion, luxury and sports brands are accelerating expansion into Argentina after years of a»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Aoun: What does Sheikh Naim want?

Let Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qasse "tell me what he wants. Does he want to fight? Let him go and fight; we've seen the results," President Joseph Aoun has said, according to his visitors. In remarks to the al-Quds al-Arabi newspaper, the visitors said Aoun dismissed reports of contacts between U»»»

UPI 3h

Lottery ticket recovered from trash turns out to be $100,000 winner - UPI.com

An Ohio man said he had to go dumpster diving when he realized he had accidentally thrown away a scratch-off lottery ticket that turned out to be worth $100,000. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 8 (UPI) -- An Ohio man said he had to go dumpster diving when he realized he had ac»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Rival Palestinian factions discuss Gaza disarmament

Members of Palestinian factions including Hamas agreed in principle for Gaza's armed groups to hand over parts of their arsenals to a yet-to-be-created, ad hoc Palestinian entity during talks in Cairo, Palestinian sources told AFP on Tuesday. Such a proposal has almost no chance of being accepted b»»»

UPI 3h

NASA names Artemis III crew members for 2027 mission - UPI.com

NASA released the first official portrait of the Artemis III crew. From right are Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik and Frank Rubio. Photo courtesy of NASA June 9 (UPI) -- NASA on Tuesday announced the four crew members for the Artemis III mission, which is planned for 2027 and will incl»»»

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Arab News 3h

First war crimes complaint against Sudan’s paramilitary forces filed in Kenya

NAIROBI: Victims of alleged atrocities linked to the war in Sudan on Tuesday asked prosecutors in Kenya to investigate allegations of torture and sexual violence by members of a notorious paramilitary group. It is the first attempt to prosecute members of the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, the param»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Israeli media: Air defense missiles were launched at drones over the Naqoura area - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: Air defense missiles were launched at drones over the Naqoura area 09-06-2026 20:45 PM Latest News Urgent News Trump Says US»»»

Naharnet 3h

Trump says peace deal with Iran in final stages

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said negotiations over a peace deal to end the Middle East war were in their final stages, after Iran and Israel halted attacks that threatened to reignite the months-long conflict. Iran fired missiles at Israel on Sunday in response to strikes against Lebanon»»»

Naharnet 3h

Trump says US 'must' respond after Iran downs Apache helicopter

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a U.S. military helicopter was shot down by Iran and that the United States "must" respond. The Apache helicopter is the second crewed aircraft that Washington has confirmed was shot down by Iran during the Middle East war, following the loss of an F-15»»»

Naharnet 3h

Residents reel as Tyre's Christian quarter emptied out after Israeli warning

The Christian quarter in south Lebanon's Tyre, the last pocket of the coastal city spared from Israeli threats, was emptied out on Tuesday after an unprecedented warning for the city's residents. "We've packed our things, and we're leaving," resident Elias Barbour told AFP. "What have we done wrong»»»

Al Manar 3h

Trump Says US Will Respond After Accusing Iran of Shooting Down Apache in Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said the United States “must” respond to Iran shooting down an Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz earlier on Tuesday. “I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while pat»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Xi's Visit Signifies China Recognizing North Korea's Nuclear Status – Expert

Xi Jinping’s recent trip to North Korea took place amid growing military cooperation between the United States, South Korea and Japan, Georgy Toloraya, head of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Economics’ Center of Russian Strategy in Asia, tells Sputnik. China and North Korea have effe»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Anthropic just released its most powerful AI model yet

Dubai: Anthropic has released the most powerful artificial intelligence model in its history to the public, a significant step further intensifying race among AI developers to deliver increasingly capable systems while addressing mounting concerns over safety and misuse. The San Francisco-based com»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Opinion | The Illusion of Peace: Lebanon Between Iranian Leverage and Israeli Calculations

Optimism has grown following the latest round of US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel and the announcement of a new ceasefire agreement. The accord stipulates that no state or non-state actor should be allowed to hold Lebanon hostage; an implicit reference to Tehran and Hezbollah, though ne»»»

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UPI 4h

Central America on high alert for tropical storm Cristina - UPI.com

June 9 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Cristina has placed Central America on high alert after forming in the Pacific Ocean, bringing heavy rainfall and evacuation warnings and leaving at least five people missing because of rough seas and flooding. Cristina strengthened Monday from a tropical depression i»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Machinery and equipment price index rises in Q1 2026 by 0.19 percent year-on-year

Doha,Qatar: The Machinery and Equipment Price Index (MEPI) in Qatar reached 99.99 points in Q1 2026, up by 0.82 percent compared with Q4 2025 and 0.19 percent on an annual basis. The MEPI is one the economic indicators produced by the National Planning Council (NPC), which is calculated using 2018 »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Project Qatar begins with participation of 145 local and international companies

DOHA: The 22nd edition of Project Qatar 2026, the country’s largest exhibition specialising in construction materials, equipment, and technologies opened yesterday with participation of 145 exhibitors, including 120 local and 25 international companies. The exhibition was inaugurated by Minister of»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Strait of Hormuz tensions: US Apache crash, Trump’s call to ‘respond’ and how a navy drone rescued the crew

A US Army Apache helicopter was reported to have gone down near the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route, amid heightened regional tensions. US President Donald Trump said the aircraft was shot down by Iran and that Washington “must respond”, although there has been no independent confirma»»»

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Arab News 4h

Thailand officially frees ex-PM Thaksin after royal pardon

BANGKOK: Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is officially a free man, less than a week after receiving a royal pardon, the Department of Corrections said on Tuesday. Thaksin, 76, served eight months of a one-year sentence for corruption and abuse of power before being released on p»»»

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TAP 4h

Tunindex closes Tuesdays session up 0.02%

Tunis, June 9 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Tuesday's session up 0.02% to 185,491.07 points with a high traded volume of TND 13.3 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. TUNINVEST shares were the best performers after rising by 4.5% to TND 44.220, trading...»»»

Dailynews Hungary 4h

Péter Magyar pledged to introduce a fairer electoral system

Péter Magyar has promised a fairer and more proportionate electoral system in Parliament, responding to a question from László Toroczkai, the head of the right-radical Mi Hazánk (Our Homeland) Party. The Tisza Party maintains that the next general election should already be conducted under a more d»»»

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UPI 4h

EC demands Meta open up to AI chatbots for free during investigation - UPI.com

The European Commission has demanded that Meta allow other AI companies access without charge while it investigates the company for antitrust violations. File Photo by Gian Ehrenzeller/EPA June 9 (UPI) -- The European Commission ordered Meta to allow competing artificial intelligence assistants to »»»

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