Daily News Egypt 13m

Hormuz, Lebanon emerge as key tests for fragile US-Iran rapprochement

Efforts to consolidate the recent US–Iran understanding faced fresh challenges on Wednesday, as disputes over the future management of the Strait of Hormuz and the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon exposed deep differences among regional and international actors. Qatari Prime Minister and Fo»»»

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Gulf News 22m

ADNOC secures world's largest gas cap project as UAE boosts role in global energy supply

Abu Dhabi: The Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA) has announced the award of the concession agreement for the development and production of the Bab Gas Cap to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), which will hold a 60% participating interest, together with its internationa»»»

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Gulf News 47m

US promises to protect Gulf states' interests in Iran talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran. Rubio was on a regional tour to reassure the Gulf states, which were targeted by Tehran's miss»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Pakistan, Iran & the Gulf — a New Islamic Military Alliance Taking Shape?

During his visit to Islamabad, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged the Islamic world to “form a united front against their enemies." This call builds on previous proposals by Pakistan to establish a “NATO-style alliance” for Muslim-majority states:September 2025 — after Israeli strikes on Qat»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Polish companies explore new investment opportunities in Egypt’s agricultural sector

Representatives of several Polish companies have expressed interest in making new investments in the Egyptian market and capitalising on the country’s attractive investment climate and ongoing agricultural development projects. The interest was highlighted during a meeting between Alaa Farouk, Egyp»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Qatar shuts 17 travel and air cargo agencies in regulatory crackdown

Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has closed 17 travel and air cargo agencies for failing to comply with aviation regulations, as authorities intensify oversight of the country's air transport sector. The QCAA said on Wednesday that the closures were carried out as part of ongoing inspection »»»

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Sana 1h

Syrian, Egyptian officials discuss investment and reconstruction opportunities

Damascus, June 24 (SANA) Head of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce, Alaa al-Ali, discussed investment opportunities in reconstruction projects and various investment sectors with Mohamad Omar Abdel Aziz El-Feky, chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Damascus,»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Anwar Gargash highlights strength of UAE-US strategic partnership after Marco Rubio's visit

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscored the depth of the strategic partnership between the UAE and the US, describing ties between the two countries as steadily evolving amid regional and international devel»»»

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Business-review 1h

4 Things Dr. Barbara L Robinson Says Business Leaders Should Learn From Healthcare Teams About Making Faster Decisions

Speed matters in both healthcare and business, but acting quickly without sacrificing quality can be difficult. According to Dr. Barbara L Robinson, healthcare teams often make critical decisions under pressure while balancing patient safety, limited resources, and constantly changing information. »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Shura Council Speaker stresses dialogue, negotiation as key to resolving crises

Baku: Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that the State of Qatar, under the leadership of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, continues its efforts to entrench the approach of dialogue and diplomacy, believing that disputes can only be resolved through n»»»

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Arab News 1h

Israeli defense minister says ‘no US demand’ to withdraw from Lebanon

JERUSALEM: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that the United States has not demanded that Israel withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon, a condition set by Lebanon in ongoing ceasefire negotiations. “We have announced that in any case we are not withdrawing and, as of this mome»»»

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Business-review 2h

Building Trust and Teams: Insights from Bakhо Muratov on Corporate Finance and Leadership

Bakhо Muratov, a seasoned financial analyst and auditor, has built his career helping major corporations navigate complex financial landscapes. From leading audits in Kazakhstan to advising clients at AlixPartners in New York, Muratov has developed a unique perspective on client engagement, team bu»»»

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Arab News 2h

Over 150 baby deaths linked to UK maternity scandal: probe

LONDON: More than 500 mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm or died due to poor care at a UK hospital, according to a damning report published Wednesday, in the country’s latest maternity scandal. At least 156 cases involved the death of babies and six mothers also died at two unit»»»

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RT 2h

After the Iran War, Tehran sees victory – and a trap at the table

Iran believes it has emerged stronger from its latest confrontation with the United States and Israel, but remains deeply skeptical that any agreement reached at the negotiating table will be honored, University of Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi has insisted. Speaking to Fyodor Lukyanov for Russ»»»

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RT 2h

Under Starmer or Burnham, the future of UK politics looks bleak

Earlier this week Andy Burnham, the popular former mayor of Manchester, forced Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign as leader of the Labour Party in a meticulously planned and well executed bloodless political coup. As a result, Burnham is now poised to become, in a few weeks, Britain’s seventh pr»»»

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UPI 2h

Trump cancels plans to sign housing affordability law - UPI.com

President Donald Trump enters the White House North Portico on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he canceled his plans to sign new legislation aimed at improving housing affordability. Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday he won't sign a housing a»»»

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France24 2h

NATO's Rutte aims to soothe Trump on White House visit ahead of July summit

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, aiming to mollify the volatile US leader two weeks before the annual summit of the military alliance and as the Pentagon reviews the size of the US military footprint in Europe. NA»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar Foundation advances global dialogue on supporting families, digital protection for children, and youth leadership at UN Human Rights Council

Geneva, Switzerland: Global dialogue on supporting families amid conflict, safeguarding children against the risks posed by the digital age, and nurturing young leaders in humanitarian law has been led by Qatar Foundation and its partners on the United Nations stage in Switzerland. The 62nd Session»»»

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TAP 3h

Tunisia calls for ambitious upgrade of partnership with Germany

Tunis, June 23, 2026 (TAP) – In an exclusive op-ed published on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ghorfa), Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti called...»»»

Qatar Tribune 3h

Education minister attends graduation ceremony of students from Qatar Science and Technology School

DOHA: Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys celebrated the graduation of its fifth batch of students for the academic year 2025-2026, numbering 56 students, in the presence of Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, after the graduat»»»

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Arab News 3h

Syria seizes 600,000 captagon pills, arrests 2

LONDON: Syrian authorities seized 600,000 captagon pills and arrested two people in their latest crackdown on drugs networks. The Drug Enforcement Administration said that the operation was carried out in Homs and Idlib provinces and also led to the confiscation of weapons, ammunition and grenades,»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy soldiers have cut off the Ain Arab-Wazzani road and are positioned around one of the houses overlooking it - 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: Enemy soldiers have cut off the Ain Arab-Wazzani road and are positioned around one of the houses overlooking it 24»»»

Gulf News 5h

US Embassy in Kuwait resumes full operations after months-long closure amid easing US-Iran tensions

Dubai: The US Embassy in Kuwait has announced the resumption of normal operations after a temporary months-long suspension prompted by security concerns linked to Iranian attacks in the region, the US State Department said on Wednesday. The embassy had halted some activities on February 28 amid hei»»»

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Arab News 5h

New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats

NEW YORK: When Varun Venkatesh cast his ballot in New York’s primary this week, he thought about “a good litmus test for me as a voter.” He wanted to know what the candidates are doing for the Palestinian cause.The 27-year-old Brooklyn resident decided to support Claire Valdez, who was backed by Ma»»»

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Arab News 5h

Syrian, Dutch foreign ministers meet in Damascus to discuss cooperation

LONDON: Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met his Dutch counterpart, Tom Berendsen, in Damascus on Wednesday. The ministers discussed ways to boost cooperation between the two countries, the Syrian Arab News Agency reported. The visit was Berendsen’s first»»»

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Arab News 5h

ICC bureau says prosecutor Khan should be fired for inappropriate relationship

THE HAGUE: Diplomats running the International Criminal Court’s oversight body have decided that prosecutor Karim Khan had an inappropriate ​sexual relationship with a junior staff member and should be fired, two copies of its decision showed. It is the first time details of the decision on accusat»»»

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Arab News 5h

Hospitality boost for Riyadh and Qassim after Asma inks deals with Radisson, Accor

RIYADH: Saudi hospitality developer Amsa Hospitality has signed agreements with Radisson Hotel Group and Accor to create almost 400 hospitality units across Riyadh and Qassim. Announced at the Future Hospitality Summit held in the Kingdom’s capital, the deal with Radisson will see a SR400 million (»»»

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RT 6h

Trump threatened Netanyahu with ‘divorce’, NYT book claims

US President Donald Trump claimed that “all the Jews” are tired of Benjamin Netanyahu and threatened the Israeli prime minister with “divorce” between the close allies during a phone call, according to a new book by New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan. The account comes fro»»»

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Arabfinance 6h

Egypt inks 8 cooperation deals with AFD, EU, French firms in health, education, green industry Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Egyptian ministries and agencies have signed eight cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on June 24th with the French Development Agency (AFD), the European Union (EU), and several French companies, covering healthcare, education, technical training, green indus»»»

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Arab News 6h

Iran-Gulf-Iraq talks to focus on future Hormuz operations

LONDON/DUBAI: Qatari ‌Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani visited Muscat on Wednesday for talks with Oman on initiating negotiations involving Iran, Iraq and Gulf Arab states on the Strait of Hormuz, a diplomat briefed on the talks told Reuters. The discussions are separate from»»»

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Arab News 6h

Iran-Gulf-Iraq talks to focus on future Hormuz operations

LONDON/DUBAI: Qatari ‌Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani visited Muscat on Wednesday for talks with Oman on initiating negotiations involving Iran, Iraq and Gulf Arab states on the Strait of Hormuz, a diplomat briefed on the talks told Reuters. The discussions are separate from»»»

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Sana 6h

Syrian, UAE officials discuss transport infrastructure and logistics cooperation

Damascus, June 24 (SANA) Syrian Transport Minister Yarub Badr and a delegation from the United Arab Emirates discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in transport infrastructure, logistics and digital transformation during talks in Damascus on Wednesday. The Emirati delegation was headed by Mo»»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE launches nationwide anti-drug campaign

Dubai: The UAE on Wednesday launched a landmark national campaign against drug abuse and trafficking after experts warned that organised criminal networks were deliberately targeting the country's youth. The campaign was announced by Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, chairman of the Nati»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Israel claims attacking two Hezbollah gunmen in Ali al-Taher

The Israeli army said an Israeli drone and troops attacked Wednesday morning "two Hezbollah gunmen" on the Ali al-Taher ridge, near the security zone in south Lebanon, after they "posed a threat" to its forces. Earlier, the Israeli army fired gunshots at two cars in the southern town of Nabatieh al»»»

BNE 7h

Expert views: Addressing water-management challenges in Central Asia

The problem of water scarcity is becoming one of the main challenges for the sustainable development of Central Asia. American experts shared their opinions on the lack of regulation of water resources in Central Asia and how the United States can help states in the region address existing challeng»»»

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Arab News 7h

Rawdah Mohamed fronts Danish jewelry campaign

DUBAI: Model Rawdah Mohamed has collaborated with Danish fine jewelry house Kinraden on a new social media advertising campaign. The Somali-Norwegian model, who has become one of the fashion industry’s most recognizable hijab-wearing figures, recently appeared in an Instagram advertisement for the »»»

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24 News Agency 7h

Bishkek and Chui region account for 86 percent of country's food processing - | 24.KG

In the first five months of 2026, the volume of food, beverage, and tobacco processing in Kyrgyzstan showed a robust growth of 15.7 percent. The capital and Chui region were the main drivers, accounting for the vast majority of total production. At the same time, the industry structure recorded a c»»»

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Arab News 7h

How life in the desert shaped sustainable practices

RIYADH: Sustainability may be one of today’s most discussed concepts, but the idea of living within environmental limits is far from new. Long before sustainability became part of public discourse, Bedouin communities across the Arabian Peninsula were already living by many of its principles in a l»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Israeli forces fire at two cars in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, drop stun grenades on Baraashit

The Israeli army on Wednesday fired gunshots at two cars in the southern town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, causing no casualties, the state-run National News Agency said. An Israeli drone meanwhile dropped two stun grenades on the southern town of Baraashit in the Bint Jbeil district. The fighting between»»»

Arab News 7h

KSrelief expands medical aid across five countries

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief is continuing a medical project in Damascus, the Syrian Arab Republic, to treat pediatric oncology and hematology patients. Running until June 26 and supported by nine volunteers from various medical specialties, the team has examined 80 patients and perfo»»»

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Arab News 7h

Saudi initiative backs next generation of industrial entrepreneurs

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has launched an industrial entrepreneurship program, in partnership with PepsiCo, to empower entrepreneurs and foster innovative ideas. The initiative aims to transform these ideas into value-added industrial ventures that enhance th»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (June 25-27, 2026)

Doha, Qatar: Weekend plans just got better as this one is packed with vibrant experiences for every taste and age. Breathe in the scent of fragrant oud, savour juicy mangoes, and dive into creative workshops and cultural conversations. Explore Doha's most exciting lineup of events and make every mo»»»

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France24 8h

French Resistance hero and historian Marc Bloch enters France's Pantheon

French Resistance fighter and pioneering historian Marc Bloch entered France's Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first historian to receive one of the nation's highest honours. The ceremony comes amid renewed political debate over his anti-nationalist legacy less than a year before France's preside»»»

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France24 8h

World risks 'losing control of technology' without AI governance, warns Chinese PM

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday warned of "serious consequences" if governments fail to step up regulation of artificial intelligence as he addressed the World Economic Forum in Dalian, known as the "summer Davos". The world risks "losing control" of frontier technology such as artificial int»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai-it Award to recognise excellence in innovation, speed and execution

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, on Wednesday launched the Dubai-it Award that recognises individuals, projects, companies, and institutions that embody the Dub»»»

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Arabfinance 8h

El Gouna launches SIBA Residential Development with multi-architect design concept Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: El Gouna Red Sea, the year-round destination developed by Orascom Development Egypt, has launched SIBA El Gouna, a new residential development that introduces a multi-architect design approach while building on the town’s longstanding focus on low-density, human-scale living, as per a»»»

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Arabfinance 8h

Holding Company for Roads raises issued capital to EGP 1.5B Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: The extraordinary general assembly (EGM) of the Holding Company for Roads, Bridges, and Land Transportation Projects has approved increasing the company's issued capital to EGP 1.5 billion from EGP 1 billion, as per a statement. Moreover, total revenues generated by the Holding Compan»»»

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Arab News 8h

Three industrial companies planning to list on the Saudi stock market

RIYADH: Three local industrial companies are preparing for initial public offerings and listings on the Saudi stock market in the coming period, with some planning to list by the end of this year, according to executives and managers at those organizations who spoke to Al-Eqtisadiah. These moves re»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Qatar detains 25 Arab nationals over viral restaurant fight in Doha’s upscale Dafna area

Qatar's Ministry of Interior have arrested 25 people of various Arab nationalities following a fight at a restaurant in Doha's upscale Dafna district and referred them to the Public Prosecution for legal action. The ministry said the arrests were made after authorities investigated an altercation t»»»

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Al Manar 9h

Israeli Media: Claimed ‘Freedom of Action’ in Lebanon Doesn’t Match Reality

Israeli military commanders say claims by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz of maintaining “absolute freedom of action” in southern Lebanon sharply contradict the reality on the ground, according to Israeli media reports on Wednesday. The newspaper Haaretz quoted co»»»

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