Arab News 1h

Jordanian, Bahraini FMs discuss developments after US-Iran understanding

LONDON: The Jordanian and Bahraini foreign ministers reaffirmed their countries’ fraternal ties on Tuesday, with both nations having faced regional security challenges and Iranian attacks since March. Ayman Safadi and Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani discussed the latest developments and their impli»»»

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Arab News 1h

At G7, Egypt’s El-Sisi urges Israel to halt Gaza seizure

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Tuesday urged Israel to abandon its plan to take control of 70 percent of Gaza, as he attended the G7 summit in France. Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to take control of more territory in the battered Gaza»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Egypt’s public sector companies to offer their shares

Experts: Privatization success depends on acquisition prevention Insurance and electricity companies are the first to offer shares Egyptian government is exerting great efforts to offer the public sector companies shares, submitting to the IMF loan conditions. Furthermore, the IMF loan is worth $12»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE President meets Presidents of European Council and European Commission on sidelines of G7 Summit in France

Évian-les-Bains: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit being hosted by France in Évian-les-Bains. The meeting discusse»»»

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Arab News 1h

Why UNFPA says ‘we are not leaving Gaza’ despite mounting challenges

NEW YORK CITY: Since taking up his post as the UN Population Fund’s representative for Palestine in 2024, Nestor Owomuhangi has visited Gaza several times. What he encountered there has left a lasting impression. One conversation in particular still haunts him. A woman he met in Gaza told him she h»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Egypt launches Foreign Trade Information Portal to boost exports, global market access

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the launch of Egypt’s new Foreign Trade Information Portal, developed by the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade, marking a significant step in the country’s digital transfo»»»

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Arab News 2h

Tunisia repatriates nearly 100 sub-Saharan migrants in ‘voluntary return’

TUNIS: Tunisian authorities repatriated nearly a hundred migrants from sub-Saharan Africa on Tuesday under a so-called “voluntary return” initiative that has involved almost 5,000 people over the past year, Tunisia’s national guard said. With their backpacks and suitcases, dozens of individuals — m»»»

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UPI 2h

DOE moves civil rights to Justice Department and disabilities to HHS - UPI.com

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks at an education roundtable on June 11. The department announced Tuesday that it's moving four segments to other agencies. Photo by Daniel Heuer/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- The Department of Education will shift two of its major departments, civil»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Magyar government may soon revoke Hungarian citizenships

Foreign nationals with no genuine ties to Hungary may have been able to obtain Hungarian citizenship for tens of thousands of dollars, according to György László Velkey, parliamentary state secretary and deputy minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He claims the evidence suggests that former»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Syrian stage and screen actor Osama Al Sayed Youssef dies aged 65

Dubai: Syrian actor and theatre director Osama Al Sayed Youssef has died at the age of 65, bringing to a end to a career of more than four decades that left a lasting mark on Syrian television and theatre. His death was announced by the Damascus branch of the Syrian Artists Syndicate, which paid tr»»»

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Arab News 3h

Saudi Arabia’s new soil technologies offer breakthrough in desert restoration

JEDDAH: As the world marks Desertification and Drought Day on June 17, global attention is focused on the future of rangelands, which cover more than half of the Earth’s land surface and support the livelihoods of around 2 billion people. This year’s theme, “Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore,»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar condemns continued Israeli violations against Palestinians, Lebanese, Syrians

Geneva: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation of the continued grave violations and attacks committed by Israel, the occupying power, against Palestinians, Lebanese, and Syrians, as well as its expansion of illegal settlement activities, forced displacement, and targeting of the Pale»»»

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Naharnet 3h

4 killed in Israeli strikes on south, Israel says intercepted Hezbollah rockets

Lebanon said Israeli strikes killed four people in the country's south on Tuesday as Israel said it intercepted Hezbollah rockets and launched raids, despite a U.S.-Iran deal that includes Lebanon. Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said Israeli drone strikes targeted two vehicles in the»»»

Gulf News 3h

UAE President and Indian PM discuss strengthening ties at G7 Summit

Évian-les-Bains: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Tuesday with Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit being held in Évian-les-Bains, France. Sheikh Mohamed and Prime Minister Modi discussed ways to further develo»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

USQBC, IFC discuss accelerating Qatar's startup ecosystem

Doha: The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) discussed on Tuesday ways to accelerate Qatar's startup, innovation, and investment ecosystem. This came during an event titled 'Qatar as a regional innovation hub: accelerating the startup ecosystem in Qata»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE President and Indian PM discuss strengthening ties at G7 Summit

Évian-les-Bains: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit being held in Évian-les-Bains, France. Sheikh Mohamed and Prime Minister Modi discussed ways to furt»»»

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UPI 3h

Trump says he'll send Iran deal to Congress for approval - UPI.com

President Donald Trump attends a working session at Hotel Royal during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday. He told reporters that he would send the Iran deal to Congress for approval. Photo by Yoan Valat/EPA June 16 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would send the »»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

Claudia Hanna: Egypt is my second home and the capital of Arab arts

For nearly two decades, Iraqi singer and actress Claudia Hanna has embodied a distinctive model of the modern Arab performer, successfully combining beauty, culture, talent, and determination. After being crowned Miss Arab World in 2006, she refused to be confined to the title, embarking instead on»»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

US, Iran to sign interim peace deal on Friday to trigger oil sanctions relief and full Hormuz reopening

The United States and Iran will sign a temporary agreement on Friday in Switzerland to end the war, which will immediately allow Tehran to resume oil sales and see the Strait of Hormuz “fully open” by Friday, US President Donald Trump and other officials said on Tuesday. Speaking on the sidelines o»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Permanent Mission of State of Qatar in Geneva organises high-level event ‘Empowering Women and Girls In and Through Sport - From Words to Deeds’

Geneva: The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva, in cooperation with Qatar Foundation and Qatar Sports Investments, organized a high-level event on ‘Empowering Women and Girls In and Through Sport - From Words to Deeds’, on the sidelines of the 62nd Sessio»»»

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Arab News 4h

Uganda calls for lifting of ‘improper’ Ebola travel restrictions 

NAIROBI: Uganda’s vice president called on Tuesday ​for countries to lift travel restrictions against Ugandan citizens, saying that his country had controlled ‌Ebola in the ‌current ​outbreak. “Uganda, ‌although ⁠it ​has had ⁠previous epidemics, we would like to state clearly that we have never exp»»»

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Arab News 5h

Saudi film club celebrates first anniversary with screening of adventurer’s documentary

RIYADH: The Saudi Cinerama Club celebrated its first anniversary on Monday with a special screening of Badr Al-Shibani’s “Seven Summits” documentary at the Sard Cultural Center in Riyadh. “Seven Summits” details Al-Shibani’s journey as he conquers the highest peak on each of the world’s seven conti»»»

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Arab News 5h

Saudi film club celebrates first anniversary with screening of adventurer’s documentary

RIYADH: The Saudi Cinerama Club celebrated its first anniversary on Monday with a special screening of Badr Al-Shibani’s “Seven Summits” documentary at the Sard Cultural Center in Riyadh. “Seven Summits” details Al-Shibani’s journey as he conquers the highest peak on each of the world’s seven conti»»»

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France24 5h

How can a joint France-UK mission help restart shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?

A joint France and UK-led naval mission is ready to deploy to the Strait of Hormuz following an interim agreement between the US and Iran to end the Middle East war. Backed by around 20 countries, the mission aims to draw on widespread logistical know-how and resources to help clear mines and escor»»»

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France24 5h

Arlindo Chissale, the Mozambican activist and journalist who knew too much

Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and activist who was in contact with the FRANCE 24 Observers team, disappeared on January 7, 2025, in the region of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, which is the scene of a deadly Islamist insurrection. Chissale spoke out about topics the Mozambican government did not want o»»»

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UPI 6h

Russian artist, Putin critic Semyon Skrepetsky killed in Poland - UPI.com

Police inspect the scene of a shooting in Biala Podlaska, Poland, Tuesday. Russian artist and cartoonist Semyon Skrepetsky, known for mocking Russian President Vladimir Putin, was shot dead in the town. The 44-year-old Russian citizen had been living in Biala Podlaska, which is close to the Belarus»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Arab League assistant Secretary-General commends Qatar's support for Palestinian cause, alleviating Gaza's suffering

Cairo: The Arab League praised the State of Qatar's continuous efforts in supporting the Palestinian cause and assisting the Palestinian people across various humanitarian, relief, and political fields, particularly in alleviating the suffering of the people of the Gaza Strip. Speaking to Qatar New»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Abu Dhabi's schools get a new blueprint for the future

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has shared its future direction for the private education sector in the emirate, rooted in the UAE’s leadership’s vision to shape future-ready generations that lead in technological advancement and innovation, while remaining dee»»»

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Sputnik 6h

Putin to Attend Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan on June 17-18 - Kremlin Aide

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan on June 17-18, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday. "On Wednesday and Thursday, that is, June 17-18, in Kazan, our president will take part in the anniversary summit of Russia - the Association of»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

PM Radev Says Government Working to Curb Shadow Economy, Boost Employment

The Government is working to increase economic transparency, boost production and employment, and curb the shadow economy, Prime Minister Rumen Radev told Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) leaders, the Cabinet press service said Tuesday. Radev was speaking during a worki»»»

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Arab News 6h

Syrian authorities arrest militiaman linked to Bashar Assad’s cousin

LONDON: Syrian authorities arrested a man who served as an office director for the cousin of former ruler Bashar Assad for his involvement in crimes targeting unarmed civilians last year. Wissam Saji Osman worked with Yisar Al-Assad, who led Al-Areen 313 Brigades, one of several paramilitary factio»»»

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Arab News 6h

Lebanese leaders discuss preparations for new round of Israel talks

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s president and prime minister on Tuesday discussed preparations for a new round of talks with Israel next week, after the US and Iran announced a peace deal that includes Lebanon. Lebanon and Israel have been holding direct talks in Washington since April, seeking to end hostilitie»»»

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UPI 6h

EU passes trade deal almost a year after agreement at Turnberry - UPI.com

International leaders gathered at the Group of Seven summitt at Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday. The European Union agreed to the trade deal that was ironed out last summer by President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Photo by Yoan Valat. June 16 (UPI) -- The E»»»

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France24 7h

Social media becomes the world’s leading news source, driven by youth and AI, study says

News consumers worldwide are increasingly turning to social media and video platforms for information, overtaking traditional outlets for the first time, according to a Reuters Institute report. The study warns that shifting habits, driven by younger audiences and AI tools, are reshaping the global»»»

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Arab News 7h

Dia Aziz Dia award honors artists celebrating King Salman’s legacy

JEDDAH: The Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts in Jeddah honored the winners of the ninth Dia Aziz Dia Portrait Award on Tuesday, held under the theme “King Salman: The Man and His Achievements” this year. The event brought together artists, cultural figures and officials to celebrate portr»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Amir attends G7 Summit

Evian: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in the French Republic on Tuesday, at the invitation of HE President Emmanuel Macron. The event took place at Hotel Royal in Evian-les-Bains and was attended by Their Excellencies heads of state, heads of gov»»»

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Arab News 7h

IMF sees Oman economy holding firm despite Middle East war

RIYADH: Oman’s economy has shown resilience despite the war affecting the Middle East, with the International Monetary Fund upgrading its growth forecast for the country by 0.2 percentage points. Releasing its assessment of Oman’s economic outlook amid continued regional conflict after a staff visi»»»

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UPI 7h

Ukraine strikes Russian oil plants in Moscow, Black Sea region - UPI.com

Ukrainian drones struck oil plants in Moscow and Russia's southern Krasnodar Krai region overnight. No fatalities or injuries were reported in either location. File photo by Russian Emergencies Ministry/EPA-EFE June 16 (UPI) -- Ukrainian drones struck oil plants in Moscow and Russia's southern Kras»»»

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Gulf News 8h

UAE President joins world leaders at the G7 Summit in France

1/10UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, U.S. President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Amir attends G7 Summit

Evian His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thaniattended the G7 Summit, at the invitation of HE President Emmanuel Macron, President of the friendly French Republic, and in the presence of a number of heads of state, heads of government, delegations and senior offic»»»

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Gulf News 8h

G7 allies scramble to put Ukraine back atop Trump’s agenda as war drags on

Evian-Les-Bains: US allies at the Group of Seven summit of major industrialised democracies worked Tuesday to push the war in Ukraine back up the agenda of President Donald Trump after more than four years of fighting sparked by Russia’s full-scale attack. The Iran conflict has in recent weeks over»»»

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Sana 8h

Syria, Egypt discuss industrial zones and expanding investment cooperation

Damascus, June 16 (SANA) Syrian Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Basel Abdul Hannan held talks with a delegation of Egyptian business leaders and investors on Tuesday on opportunities to expand industrial cooperation and launch joint investment projects, including plans for a large-scale ind»»»

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Arabfinance 8h

Egypt’s tourism arrivals up 4% despite regional challenges: Fathy Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Tourist arrivals to Egypt increased by 4% between January and the first week of June despite regional tensions and challenges facing the global travel industry, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy revealed. Speaking at a press conference organized by the Egyptian Tourism »»»

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Arab News 8h

In Bangladesh camps, World Cup brings temporary normality to Rohingya kids

DHAKA: When the FIFA World Cup started last week, it became one of the year’s most anticipated moments in Bangladesh’s Rohingya camps, especially for children, to whom it gives a rare connection to a world beyond the refugee settlement. Watching matches with their favorite players and taking part i»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Egyptian pharmacist and his three children killed in Minya car crash on Eastern Desert Road

An Egyptian pharmacist and his three children were killed on Tuesday when their car overturned on a desert highway in the southern province of Minya, security and local media reports said. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene near the town of Deir Mawas on the Eastern Desert Road after r»»»

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Gulf News 9h

UAE media industry hits new revenue milestones

Dubai: The UAE’s media sector recorded strong revenue growth in 2025, led by booming gaming and cinema industries, as government incentives and regulatory measures continued to attract investment and support the country’s expanding creative economy. The National Media Authority (NMA) on Tuesday ann»»»

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Arabfinance 9h

Kuwait's Urbnlanes seeks 430-feddan in Ras El Hekma for EGP 7B Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Kuwait-based Urbnlanes Development is seeking to acquire a 430-feddan land plot in Ras El Hekma on Egypt's North Coast for EGP 7 billion ($135 million), Asharq Business reported, citing two informed sources. The developer intends to develop a tourism project on the land plot, includin»»»

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Al Manar 9h

Trump: War in Lebanon “Minor Conflict”, Iran Deal Going to “Second Stage” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump: War in Lebanon “Minor Conflict”, Iran Deal Going to “Second Stage” 16-06-2026 14:58 PM US President Donald Trump during a joint sess»»»

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Arab News 9h

Why is Pakistan involved in a US-Iran peace deal?

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has played a key role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the United States, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing a deal and “immediate and permanent” end to military operations this week. Pakistan signaled it will continue to lay the groundwork for further talks, w»»»

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Arab News 9h

German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea

MANILA: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in the Philippines on Tuesday that Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea where a major flare-out could endanger freedom of navigation as has happened in the Strait of Hormuz. In a joint appearance with Philippine Presid»»»

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