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Basic commodities, vegetables prices mixed on June 17th Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Prices of basic commodities and vegetables varied on Wednesday, June 17th, according to data from the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC). The price of a kilogram of rice hit EGP 34.6, down 0.6% on a daily basis. Meanwhile, the price of packaged flour increased by 1.5% to r»»»

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Arab News 16m

World Cup 2026 reshapes habits of football fans in Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH: Late-night and early-morning 2026 World Cup broadcasts are severely disrupting football fans’ routines and habits in Saudi Arabia, with matches from the US, Mexico and Canada airing as late as 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. To cope with this, enthusiasts are adjusting their sleep schedules, taking naps, »»»

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Naharnet 16m

Trump says can stop Israel in Lebanon: They respect me and do as I say

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he can restrain Israel from attacking Lebanon. "They have a lot of respect for me, and they do as I say," he told an interviewer on a televised show. Trump added that if it weren't for him, "Israel would have been eviscerated," noting his relationship wi»»»

Naharnet 16m

Iran tells Hezbollah US talks impossible without comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon

Iran has informed Hezbollah that it will not continue the negotiations with the US without a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon, Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah said. Israel’s military struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight into Friday and Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area»»»

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Netanyahu says Israel will make Hezbollah pay 'heavy price' for soldiers killed

The Israeli military said strikes were ongoing on Friday after four of its soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, were killed in an attack on a tank in a village near the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh. An explosive drone attack wounded another five, it added. Israel then launched multiple »»»

Gulf News 1h

Iran deal hits turbulence: What happens next?

Just days after US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a landmark agreement aimed at ending months of war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the deal is facing its first major test. Negotiations that were supposed to begin in Switzerland have been postponed. Fight»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia Would Prefer to Achieve Special Military Operation Goals Through Diplomacy - Lavrov

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia would prefer to achieve its special military operation's goals through diplomacy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "Russia would prefer to achieve the goals of the special military operation through diplomacy. That requires reliably guaranteeing security along »»»

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Al Manar 1h

CNN: Iran demanding guarantees Lebanon fighting will halt before talks with US - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe CNN: Iran demanding guarantees Lebanon fighting will halt before talks with US 19-06-2026 13:10 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar corresp»»»

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Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports fresh Israeli strikes on Nabatieh Al-Fawqa and Kfar Tibnit - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports fresh Israeli strikes on Nabatieh Al-Fawqa and Kfar Tibnit 19-06-2026 13:08 PM Latest Ne»»»

Arab News 1h

ICC chief prosecutor Khan suspended by British lawyers’ regulator

THE HAGUE: International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, has been suspended by Britain’s independent regulator for court lawyers. Khan had already been suspended on June 8 by the ICC’s governing body, prolonging a crisis at the war crimes ‌cour»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Mediators focus on Lebanon as escalation drives Iran from talks

Israel's military said Friday its forces struck targets throughout southern and eastern Lebanon overnight into Friday as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war. Talks planned for Friday in Switzerland be»»»

Naharnet 2h

Mediators focus on Lebanon as escalation drives Iran from talks

Israel's military said Friday its forces struck targets throughout southern and eastern Lebanon overnight into Friday as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war. Talks planned for Friday in Switzerland be»»»

Arab News 2h

US says needs $80 billion for Iran war, other bills: media

WASHINGTON: The US Defense Department will ask Congress to approve around $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war and other expenses, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.President Donald Trump has faced backlash from Americans who accuse him of pouring billions of taxpayer dollars into t»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Al-Manar correspondents in southern Lebanon report Israeli airstrikes on Jbaa, Arab Salim, Adshit, Habboush and Nabatieh Al-Fawqa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondents in southern Lebanon report Israeli airstrikes on Jbaa, Arab Salim, Adshit, Habboush and Nabatieh Al-Fawqa 19-06-202»»»

UPI 3h

South Korea's Lee says Trump wants renewed focus on North Korea - UPI.com

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung gives a press briefing on the results of his recent trip to Europe at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Friday. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL. June 19 (UPI) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump signaled renewed interest in address»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

EU leaders welcome Péter Magyar’s debut summit: ‘Hungary has chosen a pro-European path’

Several European leaders have expressed optimism about Hungary’s new direction under Prime Minister Péter Magyar as he attended his first European Union summit in Brussels on Thursday. The meeting marked a historic moment, as Hungary was represented in the European Council by a prime minister other»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Andy Burnham’s victory puts UK PM Starmer on notice

A by-election in a little-known corner of northwest England has suddenly become the most important story in British politics. Andy Burnham’s emphatic victory in Makerfield has returned Labour’s popular politician to Parliament and intensified questions about the future of Prime Minister Keir Starme»»»

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Arabfinance 4h

Schneider Electric, GIZ Egypt cooperate to empower climate-tech startups Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Schneider Electric has signed a partnership agreement with GIZ Egypt, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), to accelerate the growth of climate-tech startups in Egypt, according to a press release. Both sides will join forces to expand»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Abu Dhabi announces four big changes coming to private schools

The Government of Abu Dhabi has announced a new strategy for the private education sector, outlining four key priorities that will guide the sector’s next phase of development. The strategy reflects the leadership’s vision of nurturing confident generations who are firmly rooted in their national i»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Israeli strikes rock southern Lebanon despite truce push

Jerusalem: Israel’s military said Friday its forces struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported at le»»»

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Arab News 4h

IRGC sets up secretive cells in Iraq to conduct drone attacks on Gulf: Reuters

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Iraq to carry out attacks on Gulf countries that host American forces, bypassing established militia networks to avoid detection, eight Iraqi sources told Reuters.Three or four cells, each comprising about 10 elite Ir»»»

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Actmedia 5h

Nicusor Dan and Giorgia Meloni organize first coordination meeting of "Friends of Cohesion" group

President Nicudor Dan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni organized on Thursday the first coordination meeting of the "Friends of Cohesion" group at leaders' level, ahead of discussions on the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework (MFF), the Romanian head of state announced on Facebook.''»»»

The Peninsula 5h

BCG Platinion launches Qatar practice to accelerate Digital Agenda 2030

Doha: Boston Consulting Group (BCG) recently announced the launch of BCG Platinion Qatar, establishing its specialized digital architecture and technology implementation practice in Doha. The expansion reflects BCG’s sustained confidence in Qatar as a platform for regional innovation and technology»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

QC participates in 29th Arab-German Business Forum

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) participated in the activities of the 29th Arab-German Business Forum, which kicked off yesterday in the German capital Berlin, with broad participation from senior government officials, business leaders, and investors from Arab countries and Germany. The forum is he»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

USQBC Doha, IFC convene high-level dialogue on accelerating Qatar’s startup ecosystem

Doha, Qatar: US-Qatar Business Council – Doha (USQBC Doha) and the World Bank Group’s private sector arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), held a high-level event, ‘Qatar as a Regional Innovation Hub: Accelerating Qatar’s Startup Ecosystem,’ to explore evidence-based opportunities to ac»»»

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Novinite 5h

Bulgaria and Ukraine Eye Drone Partnership After Radev-Zelensky Meeting

Prime Minister Rumen Radev held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the European Council meeting in Brussels, in what both sides described as a substantive discussion focused on energy security, bilateral cooperation and future industrial projects. According to the»»»

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Novinite 5h

Bulgaria Lags Behind EU Average in Recovery Plan Payments, Deputy PM Warns of Urgent Catch-UpOpinions

Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov said Bulgaria has so far received just over half of the funds under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, with the country now working under tight deadlines to secure the remaining payments. Speaking to municipal leaders, he noted that Bulgaria’s absorption rate sta»»»

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Arabfinance 5h

Long March Tyre lays foundation stone of $190M manufacturing plant in SCZONE Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Long March Tyre (Egypt) Company Limited, a subsidiary of China's Chaoyang Longmarch Tyre Co., Ltd., has broken ground on its tyre manufacturing project within the TEDA-Egypt Zone, according to a statement. To be implemented in two phases, the project will span 200,000 square meters, w»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Minister of Municipality heads Qatar’s delegation at AOAD General Assembly

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality, H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah headed the State of Qatar’s delegation at the 39th Session of the General Assembly of the Arab Organisation for Agricultural Development (AOAD), held yesterday via videoconference. The General Assembly reviewed nu»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Qatar Museums announces Fall 2026 season of expansive exhibitions and far-reaching cultural initiatives

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, yesterday announced a wide-ranging fall 2026 programme of exhibitions, public art presentations, and initiatives designed to spark global cultural exchange and dialogue. Featuring openings from September throu»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

QCAA takes part in Middle East Air Navigation Planning, Implementation meeting

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority, participated in the proceedings of the twenty-third meeting of the Middle East Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group (MIDANPIRG/23), alongside the thirteenth meeting of the Middle East Aviation»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 6h

PM Magyar claims V4 is back: PMs of Poland, Czechia and Slovakia accept Budapest invitation

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced what he described as the revival of the Visegrád Cooperation (V4), revealing that the prime ministers of Poland, Czechia and Slovakia have accepted his invitation to meet in Hungary later this month. In a Facebook post published on Thursday, Magyar said the»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Friday Sermon, June 19 2026: Caring for Our Elders

First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, the Possessor of Might and Majesty, who has made honouring the elderly one of the noblest qualities. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that our Prophet Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Proph»»»

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Arab News 7h

Arab teams at 2026 World Cup: Qatar suffer tough 6-0 loss to Canada

LOS ANGELES: Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to secure their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday as Switzerland reignited their campaign with a resounding defeat of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Tournament co-hosts Canada had lost all six of their previous matches at the World Cup, at the 1986 and 20»»»

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Arab News 7h

Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal

TYRE, Lebanon: Adnan Kaour returned on Thursday to check on his home in southern Lebanon ‘s coastal city of Tyre — once known as an idyllic summer getaway spot — just a week after Israel issued warnings for all of its residents to evacuate.The warnings were followed by sweeping airstrikes, which Is»»»

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France24 7h

US forces lift Iran ports blockade as uncertainty clouds planned Switzerland talks

The US lifted its blockade of Iranian ports on Thursday after US President Donald Trump and Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an interim peace deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. But uncertainty surrounded Friday's planned talks in Switzerland as both sides prepared for negotiations on Te»»»

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France24 8h

EU leaders back stronger trade defences amid Chinese export surge

EU leaders agreed on Thursday to strengthen trade defences against a surge of Chinese exports that Brussels views as a threat to European industry, while maintaining “constructive dialogue” with Beijing. The move reflects growing concern over the EU’s dependence on China, as the bloc’s goods trade »»»

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UPI 9h

U.S. kills 3 in suspected drug boat strike; toll hits 211 - UPI.com

The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced a fiscal year 2027 military spending bill that directs Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to submit information, including unedited videos, related to the strikes to the Senators. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. military»»»

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Arab News 9h

Syria reports new Israeli incursion into Quneitra village amid ongoing border tensions

QUNEITRA, Syria: Israeli forces carried out an overnight incursion into a village in Syria’s southern Quneitra province, raiding several homes before withdrawing, Syrian state media reported on Thursday, in the latest incident highlighting ongoing tensions along the frontier. According to the Syria»»»

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Arab News 9h

Zelensky: Best way to guarantee Europe’s future would be fast-track EU membership for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told ​an EU summit on Thursday the future of Europe was being shaped by the defense of Ukraine and the best security guarantee for the bloc’s future would be to grant Kyiv fast-track membership. Zelensky said he told member states that Ukraine wanted the war a»»»

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Arab News 10h

Canada thrash 9-man Qatar for first-ever World Cup win

DUBAI: It took them two matches on home soil to get the result, but for the thousands of home fans packed into the BC Place stadium in Vancouver, Canada’s first-ever win at the World Cup was well worth the wait. A comprehensive 6-0 win over 9-man Qatar catapulted the host nation to the top of Group»»»

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Arab News 11h

Comedian ‘tortured’ in California prison ‘because he’s Arab and Muslim,’ attorney tells Arab News

CHICAGO: An attorney for Hollywood actor and comedian Ahmed Ahmed, 56 — who was seriously injured after being detained and beaten by police in California last year — told Arab News on Thursday that he was singled out and targeted “because he’s Arab and Muslim.” The Egyptian American is best known f»»»

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Arab News 11h

Saudi envoy tells UN Security Council two-state solution only path to lasting Mideast peace

NEW YORK: The Saudi permanent representative to the UN told the Security Council on Thursday that the Palestinian issue remains at the heart of the Middle East conflict, warning that genuine peace cannot be achieved without ending Israel’s occupation. Speaking on behalf of the Arab Group at a counc»»»

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France24 11h

Obama opens Chicago presidential center, urges Americans to defend democracy

Former US President Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday, calling for the defense of democracy in a star-studded event attended by three former presidents. “I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of how precious our democracy truly is,” Obama said, a»»»

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Gulf News 12h

New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen's death

NEW YORK: The death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park has intensified calls to ban the old-time attraction from one of New York City’s most recognisable destinations. Romanch Mahajan, 18, died after he got off of the four-wheeled carriage as its horse sprin»»»

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Arab News 13h

Saudi women lead the charge at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity

DHAHRAN: In a quiet corner of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, a group of Ph.D. candidates is working to solve some of the most pressing technological challenges of the modern era. Among them are Asma Yamani and Linah Ali Abuhajar, two researchers operating at the intersection of art»»»

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Qatar Tribune 13h

Msheireb Properties plays host to MIKTA Climate Dialogue ’26

Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Museums hosted the MIKTA Climate Dialogue 2026, in partnership with the Australian Embassy in Qatar, bringing together representatives from government, industry, academia and civil society to explore opportunities for advancing international climate cooperation ah»»»

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Qatar Tribune 13h

QF expands access to arts across Education City with online space

Tribune News Network Doha Within Education City, the arts are embedded across galleries, public spaces, academic institutions, architecture and everyday experiences to inspire learning, spark connection and deepen understanding of the world. As this landscape continues to grow, Qatar Foundation (QF»»»

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Qatar Tribune 13h

QM announces fall 2026 season of exhibitions and cultural initiatives

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, hasannounced a wide-ranging fall 2026 programme of exhibitions, public art presentations and initiatives designed to spark global cultural exchange and dialogue. Featuring openings from September »»»

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Qatar Tribune 13h

MoT attends 29th GCC transport ministers’ extraordinary meeting

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) took part in the 29th extraordinary meeting of the Committee of Transport Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, held via videoconference. The ministers in attendance discussed the implementation of the directives of the GCC»»»

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