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Trump heads to France for first G7 meeting since start of Iran war - UPI.com

President Donald Trump stands in the octagon after the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington D.C., on Sunday. He was expected to leave Washington on Monday for the G7 meeting in France. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- President Donald Tru»»»

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France24 1h

Macron to meet Trump at the Palace of Versailles after G7 summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet US President Donald Trump over dinner at the Palace of Versailles following the G7 summit of leading industrialised nations, which will take place next week in French lakeside town of Evian-les-Bains. The dinnerWednesday will mark the 250th »»»

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Sana 1h

Oil prices fall to three-month low amid US-Iran agreement expectations

London, June 15 (SANA) Oil prices fell to their lowest levels in three months following announcements by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi regarding a preliminary agreement to end the war and resume navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, »»»

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RT 3h

Slovakia to demand compensation for weapons donated to Kiev

Slovakia will demand compensation from the EU for weapons it donated to Ukraine, Prime Minister Robert Fico has announced. The previous government lied about the aid deal, he said in a video address published on Facebook on Sunday. Fico halted all state-sponsored military aid and weapons transfers »»»

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France24 3h

G7 summit opens in France with Ukraine war, new US-Iran agreement on agenda

The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran was announced on the eve of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, where leaders from some of the world’s wealthiest nations will begin meeting Monday. Gathered in the Alps through Wednesday, they will also discuss the war i»»»

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Novinite 3h

Bulgaria Tourism Slips to EU Bottom as Minister Blames Past Policies for Visitor DeclineOpinions

Bulgaria’s tourist sector is showing mixed signals this season, with officials warning that infrastructure readiness is not translating into visitor numbers, according to Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov in an interview with BNT. Dimitrov said that although resorts across the country are fully prepar»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

German working-age population to shrink dramatically: study

Frankfurt, Germany: Germany's working-age population will shrink by 4.3 million by 2036 as people retire, the birth rate drops and tougher migration policies deter foreign workers, a study warned Monday. Falling numbers of workers spell yet another challenge for Europe's struggling top economy, alr»»»

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Al Manar 6h

World Leaders Welcome MoU Ending US-Imposed War on Iran

A wave of international acclaim swept across the global stage Sunday as world leaders welcomed the landmark memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, hailing the agreement that brings an immediate and permanent end to what many described as the US‑Israeli war of aggression aga»»»

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Arab News 8h

Oil hits 3-month low as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

SINGAPORE: Oil prices ​slipped to a three-month low on Monday after US President Donald Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister said ‌they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $3.65, or 4.2 percent, to $83.68 a barr»»»

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UPI 8h

On This Day, June 15: Supreme Court rules civil rights law protects LGBTQ workers - UPI.com

On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal civil rights law protects LGBTQ workers from being fired based on their sexual or gender orientation. 1 of 5 | Joseph Fons waves a rainbow flag in front of the Supreme Court after the high court released a decision that bans LGBTQ employme»»»

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24 News Agency 8h

Can flights from Kyrgyzstan to USA be launched? Aviation Chief explains - | 24.KG

The Director of the State Civil Aviation Agency, Daniyar Bostonov, answered on Birinchi Radio whether flights from Kyrgyzstan to the United States could be launched. According to him, this requires passing a special audit. «Any country that wants to operate flights to the United States must undergo»»»

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24 News Agency 9h

EU aviation blacklist removal: Kyrgyzstan plans to resume flights to Germany - | 24.KG

Following Kyrgyzstan’s removal from the European Union aviation blacklist, the country has intensified negotiations on launching flights to Europe. The Director of the State Civil Aviation Agency, Daniyar Bostonov, said on Birinchi Radio. According to him, discussions are currently underway with Ge»»»

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Arab News 9h

Ayari haunts Tunisia with brace in 5-1 Sweden drubbing

RIYADH: “My son wanted to play for Tunisia, but I asked him to represent Sweden instead, as it is the country that welcomed and developed him,” said Yasin Ayari’s father, Azzouz, in May in an interview with Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. “It was his duty to give something back.” And give back he di»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Diomande targets World Cup run as Ivory Coast win opener

Philadelphia: Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande said his team haven't come to the World Cup simply to make up the numbers after they struck late to beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening match on Sunday. Diomande was a lively presence in attack for Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, where Manchester United's Am»»»

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Gulf News 10h

US–Iran nuclear timeline: Decades of tension explained

The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. There are plans for a signing of the deal on Friday in Switzerland. However, previous announcements fell through, and what the deal contained remained in dispute Monday. Here's a time»»»

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EU Observer 11h

THIS WEEK: Angry Trump meets EU leaders at G7 summit, as Ukraine starts accession talks

This week’s agenda — at glance G7 leaders meet Donald Trump in Évian amid growing tensions over Nato, Russia, and Iran EU formally opens accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova EU foreign ministers adopt new sanctions on Russia and discuss measures against Israel MEPs vote on tariffs on US imports»»»

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France24 12h

US and Iran agree to memorandum of understanding and immediate end to military operations

US and Iran agreed to an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations under a surprise memorandum of understanding, announced via mediator Pakistan on Sunday, with both sides confirming a signing ceremony in Switzerland. The agreement includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanc»»»

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Arab News 12h

EU moves Ukraine’s membership bid forward, but tough road ahead

BRUSSELS: The EU on Monday moves Ukraine’s bid to join onto the next stage after a long delay — but that doesn’t mean Kyiv’s path to full membership is getting easier. Foreign ministers from the 27-nation bloc will formally kick off negotiations with Ukraine, and neighboring Moldova, on aligning wi»»»

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Al Majalla 12h

From first-timers to semi-finalists: Arab teams in the World Cup

Four years ago, in Doha’s Souq Waqif, thousands gathered night after night in the colours of their national teams, supporting their countries in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Speaking in the many accents of the Arab world, chanting and mingling, theirs was an unplanned harmony among supporters of Arab »»»

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Gulf News 13h

‘No such thing as a lonely meal’: Meet the Dubai chef who quit corporate life to bring strangers together over food

Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you bring. After an evening with Madame Vo, this particular Bram Stoker quote comes to mind. Lisa Vo, the mind behind the popular Dubai supper club, has built her entire concept around a simple idea: There's no such thing as a lonely meal»»»

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Arab News 14h

Ivory Coast break deadlock in 90th minute to defeat Ecuador

PHILADELPHIA: Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th ‌minute to give Ivory Coast a deserved 1-0 win over Ecuador in both teams’ Group E opener on Saturday night. Diallo’s first-time strike of Wilfried Singo’s cross gave ​the Ivorians their first-ever World Cup victory over South American opposit»»»

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Gulf News 15h

Germany’s Steinmeier visits Manila as Marcos eyes stronger defence, trade, and Indo-Pacific ties

Manila: German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected to land here on Monday for a state visit aimed at strengthening political, economic, and security ties between Manila and Berlin, the Presidential Communications Office said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is will formally welcome»»»

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Arab News 16h

UN chief welcomes US-Iran peace deal as ‘critical step’

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday welcomed the US-Iran peace deal with its permanent ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a “critical step” toward resolving the war in the Middle East. “The Secretary-General hopes that the parties will build on this new m»»»

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Qatar Tribune 18h

FIFA World Cup: Germany begin campaign with 7-1 win over Curaçao

Houston The German national football team opened its 2026 World Cup campaign on Sunday with a 7-1 victory over Curaçao in the first round of Group E play at NRG Stadium. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, runs through July 19. Group E also includes Côte d'Ivoire and»»»

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Arab News 19h

Germany cruise to 7-1 win over debutants Curacao in Houston

HOUSTON: Germany began their World ‌Cup campaign with a thumping 7-1 victory over debutants Curacao on Sunday in a match where history was made on several fronts and the one-sided result could not overshadow the occasion ​for the island nation. Germany’s Felix Nmecha scored the fastest goal of the »»»

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Arab News 19h

Clashes as thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit in France

GENEVA: Protesters in Geneva threw stones and firecrackers at the police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons during a demonstration Sunday against the G7 summit in nearby Evian. Thousands had turned out in the Swiss city, to protest against the gathering of top world leaders, which start»»»

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The Peninsula 20h

Germany thrash Curacao 7-1 in World Cup group match

Four-time winners Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 in their first group game on Sunday. Kai Havertz got two goals and Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown and Deniz Undav also scored in Houston to secure Germany's first opening-match win at a World Cup since their succ»»»

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Arab News 20h

Saudi Arabia makes waves with first-ever Red Bull pool clash at Aquarabia

Qiddiya City: Saudi Arabia’s surfing community came together this weekend for the inaugural Red Bull Pool Clash, the Kingdom’s first-ever pool surfing competition, held at Surftopia within Aquarabia Qiddiya City. Bringing the excitement of surfing from the ocean into a controlled wave environment, »»»

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Novinite 21h

Why Coffee in Central Sofia Costs More Than in Italy and CologneOpinions

Coffee pricing patterns in Sofia are raising questions about how Bulgaria’s hospitality sector compares with established European markets, particularly in high-traffic tourist zones such as Vitosha Boulevard. In central Sofia, a standard espresso or milk-based coffee now typically costs between 3.5»»»

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France24 21h

Thousands of protesters expected in Geneva ahead of nearby G7 summit

On the eve of the G7 summit in Evian, France, neighbouring Geneva is expecting thousands of protesters to converge on the city on Sunday, under close police surveillance, more than 20 years after the violence that marred the 2003 G8 summit. The "No-G7" coalition of associations, unions, and left-wi»»»

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France24 21h

Swiss police fire tear gas as anti-G7 protesters target UN buildings

Swiss police on Sunday fired tear gas at demonstrators protesting the upcoming Group of Seven summit in France after some protesters started targeting buildings linked to the United Nations in Geneva. Swiss ​police fired ​tear gas as protesters opposed to ​a ‌G7 ⁠summit across ‌the border in France»»»

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Arab News 22h

Saudi delegation explores global best practices in AI governance

RIYADH: The Saudi Data and AI Authority, in partnership with the World Bank, has concluded a five-day international program held in Belgium and Germany. The program aimed to review leading international experiences in data governance, artificial intelligence, and digital policy frameworks. It also »»»

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TAP 1d

Investment opportunities in Tunisia at heart of information day held in Düsseldorf

Tunis, June 14 (TAP) - The investment climate in Tunisia, opportunities and incentives for investors – especially members of the Tunisian community living in Germany – took centre stage at an information day held Saturday at Tunisia's Consulate...»»»

Arab News 14.06. 15:54

Trump to meet El-Sisi at G7 summit in France: Egyptian presidency

CAIRO: US President Donald Trump is set to hold talks with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France this month, the Egyptian presidency said on Sunday. In a statement, the presidency said El-Sisi is expected to hold a series of meetings with world leaders d»»»

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The Peninsula 14.06. 13:33

Bangladesh farmer unfurls vast Germany banner to show World Cup support

Magura, Bangladesh: Across Bangladesh, football fans have decked out their rooftops with the flags of Brazil and Argentina -- the most popular teams in a country that has never qualified for the World Cup. However, one man stands out not only for choosing a less-favoured team, but also for the shee»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 14.06. 10:12

Tourism Minister Blames Predecessors for Decline in Number of Tourists

Bulgaria's resorts are ready for tourists, but there are no tourists, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov told Bulgarian National Television on Sunday. He cited Eurostat data published a few days ago showing that Bulgaria ranked last in the European Union in terms of tourist growth during the January-Ap»»»

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The Peninsula 14.06. 08:57

Germany eye winning start as Curacao gear up for historic World Cup debut

Doha, Qatar: Germany will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against debutants Curacao tonight, with the four-time champions aiming to make an immediate impact in Group E and take an important step towards the knockout stages. The match, scheduled to kick off at 8pm at Houston Stadium, marks »»»

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Arab News 14.06. 08:53

Curacao faces daunting first World Cup game against 4-time champion Germany

Qatar lost all three of its matches as a World Cup host four years ago and appeared to be headed toward another in its 2026 opener against Switzerland. Boualem Khoukhi changed his country’s course at the last possible moment, scoring a tying goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time to»»»

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The Peninsula 14.06. 08:45

Netherlands face Japan in high-stakes opener

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup is only just beginning, but for the Netherlands and Japan, the margin for error already feels slim. When the two nations walk onto the pitch at AT&T Stadium in Dallas tonight (11pm, Qatar time) they will not simply be opening their World Cup campaign. They will be ta»»»

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Arab News 14.06. 07:17

Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistake

PARIS: From the outset, China wasn’t included when major powers gathered in 1975 at a chateau outside Paris to fix the slumping global economy, the first of what have become annual summits by the G7 club of wealthy nations to forward their interests. No surprise there. Imagining Chinese revolutiona»»»

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Arab News 14.06. 07:17

‘Limitless’ Pedri emerges as Spain’s natural heir to Xavi, Iniesta

ATLANTA: Pedri watched his heroes Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta conquer the world from his family’s bar as a boy, now Spain’s latest midfield maestro is chasing the same dream. The 23-year-old has already proven to be a fitting heir to Xavi and Iniesta at club level with Barcelona, winning thre»»»

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Arab News 14.06. 05:17

Trump to meet Mideast leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7 summit in France

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will meet leaders from the Middle East and join a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during next week's Group of Seven summit in France, senior US administration officials said on Saturday. Trump is scheduled to travel to Evian on Monda»»»

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Arab News 13.06. 22:20

Saudi climate envoy meets Germany’s minister in Berlin

BERLIN: Saudi Arabia’s climate envoy and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir met Germany’s Federal Minister for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety Carsten Schneider in Berlin recently. The pair discussed ways to coordinate bilateral efforts on c»»»

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Arab News 13.06. 21:39

Haiti fans pick up the beat as 52-year World Cup hoodoo ends

BOSTON: Haiti fans ‌brought their Carnival groove to downtown Boston on Saturday ahead of their team’s first World Cup match since 1974, competing with the bagpipes of Scotland’s Tartan Army which has set up camp in the city. A traditional rara band of bamboo trumpeters and thumping percussion play»»»

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Daily News Egypt 13.06. 20:12

Cairo is longstanding strategic partner of Moscow: Russian Chargé d’Affaires in Egypt

Russian Chargé d’Affaires in Egypt Yuri Matveev said that his country has long regarded Egypt as a strategic partner, noting that the two nations share common positions on most regional and international issues. He highlighted cooperation in several major projects, including the construction of Egy»»»

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Arab News 13.06. 19:27

Cucurella hopes his wife’s pyjama top will be his lucky charm at World Cup

ATLANTA: Spain midfielder Marc ‌Cucurella, who set up Mikel Oyarzabal’s late winner against England at the Euro 2024 final, is hoping that his lucky charm — a pyjama top worn by his wife during that European triumph — will bring him good fortune at the World Cup as well. The 27-year-old Chelsea pla»»»

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Arab News 13.06. 18:39

French exit from tank project with Germany cannot be ruled out, Rheinmetall CEO says

FRANKFURT: France ‌could exit the Franco-German tank project MGCS, the CEO of Rheinmetall , one of the initiative’s shareholders, was quoted as saying on Saturday, in what could be the latest blow to defense cooperation on the continent. “There is always a risk, but nothing ‌has been ‌decided yet,”»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 13.06. 16:48

Number of foreign direct investments in Poland continues to rise

Foreign direct investment projects in Poland rose 10% y/y in 2025 to 285, while Europe as a whole recorded a 7% decline, according to EY’s investment attractiveness report. Poland outperformed major economies such as France, Germany and the UK, which saw double-digit drops in project numbers, altho»»»

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BNE 13.06. 15:45

LONG READ: The Post-Pax Americana Interregnum has already started

Empires tend to last about a hundred years, and true to form the Pax Americana has passed its peak. What follows is several decades of instability and lower growth as the leading countries of the world vie to fill the void. The Interregnum has started.  The Chinese, Dutch, Portugese and B»»»

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Arab News 13.06. 13:01

Modi to raise Hormuz issue at G7 after US strike kills 3 Indian seafarers

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Europe on Saturday to participate in the Group of Seven Summit, where India is expected to call for unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz following US attacks on vessels carrying Indian seafarers. Modi will be visiting France and S»»»

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