24 News Agency 11m

Kyrgyzstan promises protection of foreign capital to Chinese companies - | 24.KG

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erlist Akunbekov, met with representatives of approximately ten Chinese companies during a working visit to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s»»»

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24 News Agency 11m

Rape cases in Kyrgyzstan increase 1.7 times since start of 2026 - | 24.KG

In the period from January to May 2026, a total of 16,000 crimes were registered in Kyrgyzstan, representing a 13.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The data was reported by the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan with reference to the Prosecutor General’s Office of »»»

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Arab News 12m

Egypt reach World Cup knockouts but dramatic draw with Iran denies them group top spot

DUBAI: Egypt has become the second Arab team to progress to the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup following their 1-1 draw with Iran at Seattle Stadium. The result, coupled with Belgium’s 5-1 win over New Zealand, left Egypt second in Group G with five points while Iran finished third with three po»»»

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Arab News 12m

‘An honor’ — eliminated Jordan hope to end on a high note against Argentina

DALLAS: With their debut World Cup all but over, Jordan have nothing to lose when they face Argentina in their final group match in Texas today. Defeats by Austria and Algeria mean Jamal Sellami’s team cannot progress to the Round of 32, but midfielder Amer Jamous insists Al-Nashama have no intenti»»»

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Arab News 12m

Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash

GUADALAJARA: Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera’s howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure top spot in Group H. Alex Baena’s weak shot slipped through Muslera’s grasp for the only goal as Spain avoided a last-32 showdown against Argentina. The European c»»»

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Arab News 12m

Egypt to assess Salah after he asked to be substituted, says coach

SEATTLE: Egypt coach Hossam ‌Hassan said Mohamed Salah would be assessed after the captain asked to be substituted during Friday’s 1-1 World ​Cup draw with Iran, leaving his fitness uncertain ahead of the knockout phaseSalah appeared visibly frustrated as he was replaced 12 minutes into the second »»»

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Arab News 12m

Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup

VANCOUVER: With a flurry of of goals, Belgium finally found its footing at the World Cup. Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the tournament to advance to the knockout round atop Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night. Belgium will face »»»

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Arab News 12m

England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up

LOS ANGELES: England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for grabs. Both nations have been inconsistent in the opening rounds of the tournament, alternating between labored performances a»»»

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Gulf News 18m

AI is helping scientists decode birdsong — and human-animal conversations may be closer than ever

For generations, birdsong has been admired, recorded and studied. Understanding what it actually means has proved far more elusive. That may be starting to change. A scientist who spent more than 15 years studying zebra finches has won one of the world's largest prizes for animal communication rese»»»

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Sputnik 25m

Namibia Demands Reparations From Germany For Colonial Genocide

True justice for the genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples remains unfinished, despite ongoing negotiations with Germany, Namibia’s Prosecutor General Festus Katuna Mbandeka told Sputnik. “No amount of money can compensate for the suffering and the lives that were lost,” the Prosecutor General un»»»

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Al Manar 30m

Pakistani PM: Regional situation proved importance of maritime security to global economy and supply chains - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani PM: Regional situation proved importance of maritime security to global economy and supply chains 27-06-2026 09:36 AM Latest News»»»

Gulf News 30m

Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 1,000, tens of thousands missing

La Guaira: The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as international rescue teams boosted a desperate and slow-moving search for survivors. Caracas residents jeered interim leader Delcy Rodriguez during her visit to a devastated n»»»

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24 News Agency 35m

Kyrgyz Cabinet eases requirements for bond issuance to attract investment - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan will introduce amendments to the regulation on the issuance and circulation of bonds. The relevant resolution was adopted to develop the corporate bond market, reduce administrative barriers for issuers, and improve conditions for attracting investment. The do»»»

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24 News Agency 35m

Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan renames Regional Development Fund - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has adopted a resolution to optimize the work of the country’s development institutions. The document provides for the renaming of one of the state funds and the abolition of several previously existing decisions. According to the resolution, the Public Social»»»

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Al Manar 35m

Protests in Beirut as Lebanese Gov’t Signs Framework Agreement with ‘Israel’

Representatives of the political authority in Lebanon have reached a US-brokered deal with the Israeli enemy on late on Friday, sparking protests across Beirut and its southern suburb, Dahiyeh. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday that a preliminary framework has been agreed upon b»»»

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UPI 37m

On This Day, June 27: Dennis Rader pleads guilty to 'BTK' slayings - UPI.com

On June 27, 2005, Dennis Rader, the so-called "BTK" (bind, torture, kill) killer, pleaded guilty to 10 slayings in the Wichita, Kan., area. He was sentenced to life in prison. 1 of 6 | On June 27, 2005, Dennis Rader, the so-called "BTK" (bind, torture, kill) killer, pleaded guilty to 10 slayings in»»»

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EU Observer 37m

Why Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen is one of Europe’s most influential leaders

First published in Respekt. A portrait of the Danish prime minister who has found an unusual recipe for keeping her country on a liberal course. When, around the turn of the year, Politico drew up a ranking of politicians who would have the greatest impact on events in Europe this year, the podium »»»

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Gulf News 42m

Trump unveils US passport featuring his own portrait for America's 250th anniversary

Washington: President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a rendering of a new limited-edition US passport to mark the country's 250th anniversary of independence - featuring his stern-faced likeness. "The U.S.A.'s New Passport, which says, 'Welcome, but be good!'" Trump said in a post on his Truth Soc»»»

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Sana 49m

Syrian mission to the UN organizes event on an approach to combat ISIS

New York, June 27 (SANA) The Permanent Mission of Syria to the United Nations in New York, in cooperation with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and the European Union, organized a first-of-its-kind event titled “From an Inherited Threat to National Leadership: New Syria’s approach to »»»

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Arabfinance 55m

Misr El-Gedida for Housing concludes designs for EGP 5B integrated project Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Misr El-Gedida for Housing and Development completed the designs for an integrated entertainment, commercial, and hospitality destination in New Heliopolis City, Sameh El-Sayed, the group’s Managing Director and CEO, announced. Spanning an area of 75 feddans, the development is design»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

Sidra Medicine launches specialized Microbiome Service to advance precision care

Doha, Qatar: Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has announced the launch of a new specialized Microbiome Service. The service will provide access to advanced microbiome testing and analysis to support precision medicine, clinical research, and personalized healthcare for women, children »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Auchan plans nationwide expansion in Hungary after its local business becomes fully Hungarian-owned

Indotek Group has acquired the remaining 53% stake in Auchan Hungary from Auchan Retail International, making the investment group linked to Hungarian businessman Dániel Jellinek the sole owner of the Hungarian retail chain. The parties have not disclosed the value of the transaction, but Indotek s»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Staff and official vehicles fleet of Accounts Chamber to be reduced - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers approved amendments providing for a reduction in the staffing level and official vehicle fleet of the Accounts Chamber of Kyrgyzstan. According to the resolution, the maximum staffing level of the agency will be reduced from 88 to 82 employees. Furthermore, the number of of»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Myktybek Orolbai to fight next bout on August 15 in Philadelphia - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s representative Myktybek Orolbai will have his next fight on August 15 in Philadelphia, USA, as part of the UFC 330 tournament, he announced on social media. Photo MMA His opponent will be American fighter Jeremiah Wells. Orolbai last entered the octagon in March 2026 at UFC Fight Night»»»

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France24 1h

Venezuela twin quake kills nearly 1,000 as tens of thousands reported missing

Venezuela's twin earthquakes killed nearly 1000 people, with tens of thousands reported missing on Friday as international rescue teams boosted a desperate and slow-moving search for survivors.  The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to nearly 1,000, with tens »»»

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Arabfinance 1h

Decision Makers Conference examines Egypt's investment outlook amid global economic shifts Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: The eighth edition of the Decision Makers conference, held at the Grand Egyptian Museum under the theme “Investment, Real Estate, and Tourism: Egypt’s Economic Growth Triangle 2026,” examined the impact of global economic and geopolitical developments on the investment landscape, with»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away

Seattle: Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have given them a 2-1 win against Egypt was disallowed. Shoja Khalilzadeh thought he had scored the crucial winning goal as he slammed into the net after Egyptian defenders failed »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Russian citizen accused of recruiting for war released in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Russian Z-blogger Viktor Vasilyev, who was previously accused of recruiting mercenaries to fight in the war in Ukraine, has been released in Kyrgyzstan. Ekho reported, citing the Telegram channel Mash, which is close to Russian security forces. According to the outlet, Vasilyev was released on June»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Saudi Arabia Resumes Oil Shipments in Persian Gulf - Source

DOHA (Sputnik) - Saudi state-owned oil and gas giant Saudi Aramco has resumed oil shipments from the Ras Tanura terminal on the Persian Gulf coast and hydrocarbon exports through the Strait of Hormuz, a source in the country’s oil industry told Sputnik. "Saudi Arabia has resumed exporting crude oil»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Kerala rigger in Saudi Arabia celebrates Dh25,000 Big Ticket win with group of 10 friends

Dubai: For Jayakrishnan Kannan, a 31-year-old rigger from Kerala working in Saudi Arabia, buying a Big Ticket has become a shared tradition with friends. This week, that tradition has paid off when their group won Dh25,000 in Big Ticket's third weekly e-draw for June. Kannan has been one of four wi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Military Personnel, Equipment to Use Bulgaria's National Road Network for NATO Exercise

From June 27 until July 12, foreign military personnel and equipment will transit through Bulgaria as part of NATO's Alliance Wall Exercise, the Defence Ministry's press service said. Convoys carrying troops and military equipment from the armed forces of France and Poland will use Bulgaria's natio»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Belgium into World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout

Vancouver: Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to book their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Friday, securing their first win of the tournament to finish on top of Group G in Vancouver. A double strike from Arsenal's Leandro Trossard and goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and A»»»

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RT 2h

Plane crashes into Beijing’s tallest building (VIDEO)

A light aircraft has crashed into the 109-storey CITIC Tower in Beijing, forcing the evacuation of the city's tallest skyscraper, according to media reports. The 528-meter (1,732-foot) tower, also known as China Zun, dominates the skyline of the Chinese capital’s central business district. Videos c»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Support for euro adoption reaches 75%, says prime minister

Support for Hungary joining the eurozone is exceptionally high, at around 70–75%, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said at a press conference in Budapest on Friday following talks with Kyriakos Pierrakakis, president of the Eurogroup, the finance ministers' body of the eurozone. He stressed that meeting»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

New Budapest police chief outlines Pride security plans

The Budapest Police Headquarters is fully prepared for Saturday's Budapest Pride march and has taken every possible measure to ensure the event proceeds without disruption, Budapest's newly appointed police chief, Norbert Tamás Baricska, said at Friday's meeting of the Budapest General Assembly. Th»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Cape Verde extend World Cup 'dream' to set up Argentina meeting

Houston: World Cup debutants Cape Verde will face reigning champions Argentina in the knockout rounds after drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia on Friday to extend their fairytale journey. The stalemate in Houston and Spain's 1-0 win over Uruguay meant the team ranked 67 finished runners-up behind Spain »»»

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Al Majalla 2h

The World Cup and the meteoric rise of sports betting

From the moment the referee blew the opening whistle of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the players were not the only ones competing. During the 39-day competition, billions of dollars will be wagered across smartphone apps, betting platforms, and data centres scattered across the globe. In London, a fan »»»

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Al Majalla 2h

The G7 grapples with the politics of AI access

The G7 summit held in the French town of Évian-les-Bains was far more than another routine gathering of the leaders of the West’s major economies. It offered a glimpse of how artificial intelligence is reshaping power itself, bringing the executives of the companies building the world’s most advanc»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi-based Indian architect wins Dh25,000 in Big Ticket weekly e-draw

Dubai: After years of participating in Big Ticket draws with friends, Abu Dhabi resident Ilanzhsuriyan Vijayakumar has decided to buy a ticket on his own for the first time. The decision has paid off, with the 45-year-old architect winning Dh25,000 in Big Ticket's third weekly e-draw for June. Orig»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash

Guadalajara, Mexico: Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure top spot in Group H. Alex Baena's weak shot slipped through Muslera's grasp for the only goal as Spain avoided a last-32 showdown against Argentina. The Eu»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US Announces Framework Agreement Between Lebanon and Israel

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a "framework agreement between the sovereign government of Lebanon and the government of Israel," mediated by the US. Rubio framed the deal as the "first step" toward "lasting peace and security," praising the diplomatic efforts of his team.Crucially,»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Fuel price cap ends in Hungary today as government lifts emergency measure

Hungary’s temporary fuel price cap comes to an end on Saturday, with motorists once again paying market prices for petrol and diesel. The government says the measure is no longer necessary as global energy markets have stabilised, although new legislation leaves the door open for price controls to »»»

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Middle East Observer 3h

Egypt dominates in Global Startup Awards’ NA edition

With the highest number of total winners, Egyptian startups and influential figures secured 11 wins at this year’s North African portion of the Global Startup Awards (GSA). These startups will compete at the regional level with African finalists to be crowned in October at the GSA Africa Summit in »»»

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Al Majalla 3h

Why Syrian action against Hezbollah is unlikely

When Hezbollah began attacking Israel on 2 March shortly after Israeli and American bombers killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Israel hit back. Their sparring, which has continued ever since, is nothing new—the pair are sworn enemies who have fought several wars in recent decades. What was »»»

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Arab News 3h

Arab teams at World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia and Iraq knocked out after last game in the group stage

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia exited the World Cup at the group stage for the third tournament in a row, after a goalless draw with Cabo Verde at Houston Stadium on Friday. Cape Verde (0-0-3, 3 points) are now the smallest nation ever to reach the second phase, finishing second in the group above Saudi Arabi»»»

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Arab News 3h

Startup wrap —  Funding and acquisition momentum continues in MENA 

RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa region secured multiple funding rounds and attracted several notable acquisitions across diverse sectors last week, highlighting the region’s continued appeal to global investors. This momentum builds on a record-breaking 2025, when MENA star»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Sadyr Japarov expresses condolences to Venezuela over earthquake - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov sent a telegram of condolences to Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez over the devastating earthquake that caused numerous casualties and widespread destruction. The presidential press service reported. «I received with deep sorrow the news that a str»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Kyrgyzstan improves position in KidsRights Index 2026 - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan ranked 82nd out of 194 countries in the international KidsRights Index 2026, improving by five positions compared to last year, when it placed 87th. The ranking covers countries that have ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The assessment is based on five k»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Planning a weekend out? Here's what to expect from the UAE weather

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to see fair to partly cloudy weather on Saturday, with low clouds appearing over eastern areas and humidity rising overnight and into Sunday morning, the National Centre of Meteorology said. There is a chance of fog or mist forming over some coastal and internal areas»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Abu Dhabi sets new rules for autonomous vessel trials

Abu Dhabi has introduced a new regulatory framework to govern the testing of autonomous and remotely operated small marine vessels, marking another step in the emirate’s efforts to support innovation in smart mobility while maintaining high safety standards. The framework was issued by the Departme»»»

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