Gulf News 1m

Two injured after dispute sparks shooting in Oman’s Salalah

Two Omani citizens were injured in a shooting following a dispute in the southern city of Salalah on Wednesday evening, the Royal Oman Police said. Police said the incident stemmed from a quarrel between the two men linked to previous disagreements, which escalated into an exchange involving gunfir»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4m

Government phases out fuel price cap due to price fall

With fuel prices at filling stations expected to fall 10–15 forints below the capped level this week, the government decided at Wednesday’s cabinet meeting to propose amendments to the relevant legislation to Parliament and phase out the price cap, the prime minister said on Facebook. Peter Magyar »»»

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The Peninsula 33m

US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, raises inflation expectations

Washington, United States: The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady as expected at Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank, raising its year-end inflation expectations and projecting a rate hike by the end of 2026. The Fed decided to hold rates steady at 3.50»»»

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Arab News 49m

Trump says Netanyahu could use ‘softer touch’ in Lebanon

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use a “softer touch” in Lebanon in comments ‌made at the ‌close ​of ‌a G7 ⁠summit ​in France. Netanyahu ⁠and Trump have repeatedly clashed over Israel’s refusal to constrain its»»»

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RT 50m

Trump to refocus on Ukraine once Middle East conflict is settled

US President Donald Trump has signaled that Washington will refocus on efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict after peace talks were put on hold by the crisis in the Middle East. The prospect of renewed US engagement has reportedly unsettled EU officials, who fear the bloc could once again be s»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Trump says Iran accord to be signed 'shortly', 'maybe' Thursday or Friday

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signed "shortly" but cast uncertainty over the exact date. "The deal we reached with Iran on Sunday will be signed shortly, tomorrow (Thursday), maybe the next day (Friday)," Trump said at t»»»

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit White House soon, Trump says – Ya Libnan

Share: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Lebanese President Joseph Aoun would soon visit the White House. “The president is going to be coming over to see us very shortly, over the next week or two,” Trump told reporters in France on the sidelines of the G7 summit. Trump did not immedia»»»

RT 2h

Israel accuses Lukashenko of anti-Semitism

Israel has accused Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko of anti-Semitism after he compared its actions in Gaza to the horrors of the Holocaust. In a recent interview with Al Arabiya, Lukashenko condemned Israel’s destruction of Gaza and said West Jerusalem should be more careful, given the lev»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump says US 'did send a copy' of Iran accord to Israel

Evian, France: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Washington "did send a copy" of its accord with Iran to end the Middle East war, following reports of tensions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Insisting he maintains a good relationship with Netanyahu, Trump reaffirmed his criticism»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Arab League underscores need to provide sustainable support to UNRWA

Amman: The Arab League and Arab states hosting Palestinian refugees have stressed the need to provide sustained political and financial support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This came during a meeting that brought the Arab League and »»»

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France24 3h

G7 agrees there is 'no genuine willingness' from Russia to make peace, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hailed the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains as "a success", adding that the multilateral talks between leaders demonstrated "a moment of unity and real cooperation" as he delivered closing remarks. Macron added that on the issue of the war in Ukraine, leade»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Russia-ASEAN Strategic Partnership Stabilizing Factor in Asia-Pacific Region - Putin

KAZAN (Sputnik) - The strategic partnership between Russia and ASEAN is an important stabilizing factor in the Asia-Pacific region, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday. "Today, the Russia-ASEAN strategic partnership is an important stabilizing factor in the Asia-Pacific region," Puti»»»

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DW 3h

Protests grow in Albania over luxury resort plans

Rashela ShehuAt the center of the dispute is a project linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Trump. Outrage over construction in a protected area has now grown into protest against Albania's political establishment. https://p.dw.com/p/5FZPvAdvertisementProtests in Albania's capital Ti»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi Arabia approves design for AlUla Manara observatory complex

Saudi Arabia has approved the design of AlUla Manara, a major astronomy and research complex that will house one of the world's largest astronomical observatories as the kingdom seeks to strengthen its role in space science and scientific research. The design of the astronomical discovery project w»»»

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France24 3h

What is France hoping for by inviting Trump to have dinner in Versailles?

Following the G7 meeting in Evian les Bains, US President Donald Trump is headed to the Versailles castle, where he will be welcomed as an honoured guest. French President Emmanuel Macron chose the venue for a dinner between the two world leaders, as he hopes to patch up relations with the American»»»

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France24 3h

Despite agreement, G7 looks to decrease Strait of Hormuz reliance

A main topic of discussion among European leaders at the G7 summit has to do with decreasing the global reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s success in shuttering the critical waterway has sparked fears that Tehran could use it as an ongoing bargaining chip if a ceasefire and peace deal falls a»»»

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France24 3h

G7 focuses on AI's contentious future and US industry dominance

G7 leaders were joined by some of the world's top tech executives on June 17 to discuss opportunities and dangers of artificial intelligence. The future of the industry is highly contentious - with US businesses dominating the industries and many fearful that the powerful new technology poses subst»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Albanian President Bajram Begaj arrives in Kyrgyzstan on official visit - | 24.KG

Albanian President Bajram Begaj arrived in the Kyrgyz Republic on an official visit. According to the presidential press service, the distinguished guest’s plane landed at Issyk-Kul International Airport. Flags of both countries were raised at the airport, a ceremonial carpet was laid out, and an h»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Visit Qatar recognized with ICCA Innovation Leadership Award

Doha, Qatar: Visit Qatar's participation in the ICCA Middle East Summit 2026 resulted in a series of significant achievements that further reinforce Qatar's growing position within the global business events industry. During the summit, Visit Qatar was awarded the ICCA Innovation Leadership Award i»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Visit Qatar recognised with ICCA Innovation Leadership Award

Visit Qatar's participation in the ICCA Middle East Summit 2026 resulted in a series of significant achievements that further reinforce Qatar's growing position within the global business events industry. During the summit, Visit Qatar was awarded the ICCA Innovation Leadership Award in recognition»»»

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Arab News 4h

Trump says he talked to Syrian leader about taking on Hezbollah

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France: US President Donald Trump ‌said on Wednesday he had spoken to Syria’s leader about combatting Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, a day after criticizing Israel for killing too many civilians and not getting the ​job done. Asked at a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Cabinet Proposes to Parliament Denunciation of Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Efficiency Protocol

The Council of Ministers decided on Wednesday to propose that the National Assembly denounce the Energy Charter Treaty and the Protocol on Energy Efficiency and Related Environmental Aspects, signed in Lisbon on December 17, 1994, the Government Press Service said on Wednesday. This places Bulgaria»»»

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Arab News 4h

Zelensky says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia

KYIV: Ukraine has won key pledges of further support for its fight against Russia from world leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in France, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday. The leaders of the world’s leading industrial economies promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air def»»»

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Arab News 4h

EU chief says Europe, US need to be ‘strong partners in AI’

EVIAN, France: Europe and the United States must work closely together on artificial intelligence, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, after US giant Anthropic blocked AI models over national security concerns. “The US and EU need to be strong partners in AI,” she »»»

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Arab News 4h

World Defense Show expands global engagement ahead of 2028 Riyadh edition

PARIS: World Defense Show, founded by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries, is strengthening its international presence through participation in Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, as preparations continue for its fourth edition in Riyadh in January 2028. During Eurosatory, held from June»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Egypt and US presidents discuss Middle East peace efforts and Nile water security

Evian, France: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has held talks with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France, focusing on regional security, bilateral relations and ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. According to the Egyptian presi»»»

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Arabfinance 4h

Elsewedy Electric's Rowad Modern Engineering joins Alstom consortium for Egypt rail projects Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Rowad Modern Engineering, a subsidiary of Elsewedy Electric’s (SWDY), has signed, as part of an Alstom-led consortium, an agreement with the Egyptian National Railways to execute a series of railway and logistics infrastructure projects across Egypt, as per an emailed press release. T»»»

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Arab News 5h

Syria restores internet traffic via Tartus-Alexandria cable after ‘sabotage’

LONDON: Syria’s state-owned telecom operator restored internet traffic to normal capacity on Wednesday via the undersea fiber cable connecting the coastal city of Tartus with Alexandria in Egypt. Syria Telecom announced on Monday that the Tartus-Alexandria cable had been subjected to an “act of sab»»»

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UPI 5h

Iran deal: Trump backs G7 call for more countries to get involved - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump pictured at a round table discussion at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, before leaders issued a statement backing his Iran deal and calling for a "robust and comprehensive follow-on agreement" that would bring peace and security to the whole region. Photo via Ukrainian P»»»

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Arab News 5h

Saudi researchers uncover 34-million-year-old marine formation in Jouf

JEDDAH: An international research team led by scientists from King Abdulaziz University has identified and documented the first marine sediments from the Oligocene Epoch in northwestern Saudi Arabia, a discovery that is reshaping understanding of the region’s geological history. The newly recognize»»»

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Sputnik 5h

Putin Rolls Out Red Carpet: ASEAN Leaders Greeted With Official Reception

Kazan, Russia, takes center stage from June 17–19 as it plays host to the Russia-ASEAN Summit. Sputnik comes to you live from Kazan, where President Vladimir Putin hosts an official reception and holds bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Russia-ASEAN Summit.Kazan rolls out the welcome mat to 11»»»

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Arab News 5h

South Korea’s Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked US President Donald Trump to take the lead in seeking a peaceful resolution of tensions with North Korea during a brief exchange at the Group of Seven summit on Tuesday, Lee’s office said. The two leaders greeted each other during a G7 leaders’ grou»»»

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Arab News 5h

Scorching heat, disease and water shortages push Gaza deeper into crisis

DUBAI: Eight months into a ceasefire that has failed to stop Israeli attacks or fully open Gaza’s borders, the 2.1 million Palestinians inside the besieged enclave are entering a summer that aid agencies warn could accelerate an already unfolding public health catastrophe. As summer temperatures so»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques

JILJILIYA, Palestinian Territories Israeli settlers set fire to mosques in two West Bank villages on Wednesday, the local mayors said, while AFP journalists at the site saw signs of arson and vandalism. Israel’s military confirmed to AFP the arson and graffiti on the mosques, but did not identify t»»»

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Arab News 5h

Saudi NHC Innovation signs AI, smart-city partnerships with Huawei, Lenovo and ByteDance 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s NHC Innovation, the digital and technological arm of the National Housing Co., signed three strategic partnership agreements with Huawei, Lenovo, and ByteDance in Shenzhen, China. The agreements come as part of the official visit to China by Minister of Municipalities and Hou»»»

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Arab News 6h

Riyadh sparkles with exhibition of the world’s finest gems

RIYADH: The chandelier-lit halls of Riyadh’s Four Seasons Hotel sparkled this week with an exhibition of some of the world’s finest gemstones. The “Jewels of the World” exhibition brought with it fine jewelry and displays of high-end craftsmanship. More than 100 of the world’s most celebrated jewel»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Gargash: New regional security arrangements must address Iran’s direct aggression on UAE and other GCC states

Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President said discussions about any new regional arrangements must acknowledge Iran's direct aggression against the UAE and other GCC countries. Writing on X, Gargash was responding to comments by former Arab League Secretary-General »»»

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Arab News 6h

Arab models, singers show support for national teams at FIFA World Cup

DUBAI: Arab celebrities have been taking their football fandom to Instagram as supporters across the region rally behind the national teams competing at the FIFA World Cup. Among the most prominent voices is Palestinian Chilean singer Elyanna, who has enjoyed a particularly high-profile tournament.»»»

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Arab News 6h

French Arab youth targeted with police fines face life-ruining debt: Report

LONDON: Police in France are exploiting broad powers to issue spot fines against Arab youth as a new form of racial profiling, a new report has warned. Published on Wednesday by Human Rights Watch, (RE)CLAIM and Maison Communautaire pour un Developpement Solidaire, the 60-page report documents a co»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Italy launches New Africa, Gulf Area to boost business ties and investment opportunities

Genoa: The new Africa and Gulf Area of the Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad is taking shape. It is a coordination body that brings together the Italian Chambers operating in Angola, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Mozambique, Qatar, South Africa and Tunisia. This was announced by the m»»»

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Arabfinance 6h

El Nasr Automotive, China’s FAW partner to manufacture vehicles under Nasr brand Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Egypt’s El Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Company and the Chinese central state-owned automobile manufacturer FAW have signed a partnership to manufacture a range of vehicles under the “Nasr” brand, as per a statement. The signing ceremony took place at the government headquarters in t»»»

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Arab News 7h

Israel says secretly cooperating with Somaliland for years

JERUSALEM: Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday said his country had been cooperating “under the radar” with Somaliland for years, as he met with the breakaway African state’s president. In December, Israel became the first country to recognize the independence of Somaliland since it »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Sheikh Mohammed launches ‘Dubai-It’ initiative to embed rapid execution and excellence work culture

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched “Dubai-It”, a new initiative aimed at embedding Dubai’s distinctive work culture of rapid execution, excellence and results-driven delivery across government inst»»»

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Arabfinance 7h

Misr Italia aims to open 21 hotels in Egypt by 2032 Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy has mulled over expansion opportunities in hotel investment across Egypt's tourist destinations with Misr Italia Properties, as per a statement. During a meeting with Karim El Assal and Mohamed Elassal‏, CEOs and Managing Directors of M»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Sharjah Ruler orders Dh300 million expansion of University Hospital to double capacity and boost healthcare services

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the implementation of a Dh300 million expansion project for University Hospital Sharjah, aimed at doubling the facility's capacity and enhancing healthcare services in the emirate. Abdula»»»

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Arab News 8h

Hope, gratitude as Saudi doctors prepare Filipino conjoined twins for surgery

MANILA: As two-year-old conjoined twins Olivia and Gianna Manuel prepare for separation surgery on Thursday, their parents are filled with hope that it will give them a childhood and life like other children. Born in Nueva Ecija in the central Philippines in April 2024, the girls are joined from th»»»

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Sana 8h

Qatar condemns Israeli attacks on Syria, Palestine and Lebanon

Geneva, June 17 (SANA) Qatar condemned continued Israeli attacks on Syria, Palestine and Lebanon, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law and a direct threat to regional security and stability. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, Qatar’s permanent representative to the United Nations O»»»

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Middle East Observer 8h

EGX Mixed as Overseas Investors Rotate Beyond Large Caps

Foreign Buyers Shift Toward Mid-Caps as Stronger Fundamentals Continue to Support Egyptian Assets Cairo — Egyptian equities closed mixed on Tuesday as investors rotated away from selected large-cap stocks while continuing to accumulate positions in mid-cap and financial shares, reinforcing a broade»»»

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France24 8h

Macron invites Trump to Versailles dinner as G7 summit wraps up

The third and final day of the G7 summit focuses on AI and social media, with CEOs from OpenAI, Anthropic and European rival Mistral meeting leaders for lunch on Wednesday. French President Emmanuel Macron has invited his US counterpart Donald Trump to a private dinner at the lavish Palace of Versa»»»

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France24 8h

US signals to return of sanctions on Russia as G7 unites around Ukraine

G7 leaders agreed on June 16 to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine, with US President Donald Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal" and indicating Washington could re-impose waived sanctions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined the summit at »»»

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