Gulf News 4m

Lebanon cancels end-year high school exams over security concerns

Dubai: Lebanon has cancelled this year's official secondary school examinations, known as the baccalaureate, because of the country's deteriorating security situation, Education Minister Rima Karami said on Thursday. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting, Karami said all students registered for the nati»»»

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UPI 19m

Latin America's conservative right adds two new governments - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has defeated leftist Ivan Cepeda for the Colombian presidency. Photo by Mauricio Duenas Castaneda/EPA June 25 (UPI) -- Colombia and Peru have elected two of Latin America's most conservative right-wing leaders after electoral authorities confirm»»»

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Arab News 28m

Israel seizes Palestinian land in Sinjil to develop settlements

LONDON: Israeli authorities seized 464,400 sq. meters of Palestinian land in the town of Sinjil, north of the Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorate, according to the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission. The plot is now classified as “state land,” which Israel will use for the benefit of the ill»»»

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Sana 53m

President of UAE receives Syrian foreign minister in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, June 25 (SANA) UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received on Thursday Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, in Abu Dhabi. Al-Shaibani conveyed the greetings of President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting addr»»»

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Arab News 1h

In east Libya, archaeologists fight to save ‘breathtaking’ ancient Greek ruins

SHAHAT, Libya: In eastern Libya, a small group of passionate archaeologists are striving to safeguard the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia — sites first targeted by jihadist groups, then ravaged by Storm Daniel. The UNESCO-listed ruins were once at the heart of a unique network of Greek coloni»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Graduates at Qatar School for Science and Technology for Boys reflect on their school journey

DOHA: The Qatar School for Science and Technology for Boys’ fifth graduation ceremony was held on June 23, marking a notable celebration of the outstanding achievements of 56 graduates who have been admitted to prestigious universities in Qatar and abroad. The graduating class marked a significant »»»

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Arabfinance 1h

Amer Holding names Dalia El Kordy as Chief Commercial Officer Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Amer Group Holding has appointed Dalia El Kordy as the group's Chief Commercial Officer, in line with its commitment to strengthening its leadership structure and supporting its strategic growth and expansion plans for the coming period, according to a press release. El Kordy has more»»»

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UPI 1h

JPMorgan Chase names Doug Petno, Troy Rohrbaugh co-presidents - UPI.com

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon announced Thursday that the company has named Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh its new co-presidents. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 25 (UPI) -- JPMorgan Chase has named its new co-presidents on Thursday while announcing the departure of consumer a»»»

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Arab News 2h

‘Need each other’: Macron hosts Meloni after Trump rift

PARIS: Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, fresh from a spat with US leader Donald Trump, was set Thursday to meet French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday to tighten ties. One of Europe’s most prominent right-wing leaders will arrive in the resort of Antibes on the French Riviera for her first»»»

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Arab News 2h

Assad’s ‘barrel bomb Mufti’ stands trial in Syria over war crimes

LONDON: The former grand mufti of Syria and a staunch supporter of the Bashar Assad regime, Ahmad Hassoun, appeared in court in Damascus on Thursday, charged with war crimes. Hassoun, 77, was the country’s grand mufti from 2005 until 2021. He appeared before the Fourth Criminal Court for the first »»»

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Al Majalla 2h

Why Trump's Syria-Hezbollah gambit could backfire

US President Donald Trump has now said out loud what had previously sounded like a trial balloon: he thinks Syria should take on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Speaking in June, Trump said that if Israel could not defeat Hezbollah “without killing everyone else,” then "I suggested to Israel to let Syria tak»»»

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Al Majalla 2h

How Syria and Lebanon can cooperate to shape their collective futures

In recent days, the Syrian government has said that it has no intention of intervening militarily in its smaller neighbour, Lebanon, after a comment from US President Donald Trump provoked concern. At the G7 summit in Paris this month, Trump suggested Syria intervene in Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE President receives Syrian Foreign Minister

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Asaad Al Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic. At the start of the meeting, Al Shaibani conveyed to Sheikh Mohamed the greetings of Ahmed Al Sharaa, President of Syri»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Venezuela: Death toll from Venezuelan earthquake rises to 164, with more than 900 injuries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Venezuela: Death toll from Venezuelan earthquake rises to 164, with more than 900 injuries 25-06-2026 16:55 PM Latest News Urgent News Vene»»»

Al Manar 2h

Loyalty to Resistance Bloc Calls for Leveraging Iranian Support, Reaffirms Rejection of Direct Negotiations with “Israel”

Hezbollah’s Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc on Thursday called on the Lebanese authorities to seize what it described as a historic opportunity created by Iran’s support for Lebanon, while reiterating its opposition to direct negotiations with the Israeli enemy and urging the government to reject an»»»

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Arab News 2h

Loyal expats rally behind Saudi Arabia at World Cup

JEDDAH: As Saudi Arabia takes to the world stage at the World Cup, support for the Green Falcons is coming not only from Saudi citizens, but also from thousands of expatriates who have made the Kingdom their home. Having spent years living, working and raising families in Saudi Arabia, many foreign»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE Education Ministry launches AI-driven project Nova to transform schools, boost efficiency and personalised learning

The Ministry of Education has launched Project Nova, an AI-driven transformation programme aimed at improving decision-making, modernising education services, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing administrative workloads. According to information released by the ministry, Nova is designed »»»

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Gulf News 3h

AnaAkhtar moves from field validation to adoption and Gulf expansion

It began with a simple question: how do we see the student who never shows up in any spreadsheet? Today, UAE-based AnaAkhtar — the first Arabic platform purpose-built to support the school counsellor — presented the outcomes of two years of field implementation and validation, spanning private scho»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Dubai hotels reveal when tourists will return — and why room rates may take longer to recover

Dubai: Dubai’s hotel sector is expected to see visitor numbers recover before room rates return to pre-war highs, according to Accor. The company’s regional leadership said that like other regional markets, Dubai had been affected by the recent disruption to travel demand but expects international »»»

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Al Manar 3h

Acting on directives from the security establishment, Netanyahu relocated to a secure, undisclosed location: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Acting on directives from the security establishment, Netanyahu relocated to a secure, undisclosed location: Israeli media 25-06-2026 16:07»»»

Al Manar 3h

IRGC’s Qaani to ‘Israel’: Leave Lebanon or Face Humiliating Defeat

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force commander Brigadier General Esmail Qaani issued a direct warning to ‘Israel’ on Thursday, advising the Zionist entity to withdraw from southern Lebanon immediately or face a future forced exit. “Leave Lebanon today by your own free will,” Qaani sa»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Oman Coast Guard rescues four crew members from sinking vessel off Muscat coast

Oman's Coast Guard has rescued four crew members after a wooden merchant vessel began sinking off the coast of Muttrah in Muscat Governorate, the Royal Oman Police said on Thursday. The Coast Guard Command responded swiftly after receiving a report that the vessel was taking on water while sailing »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

In east Libya, archaeologists fight to save 'breathtaking' ancient Greek ruins

Shahat, Libya: In eastern Libya, a small group of passionate archaeologists are striving to safeguard the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia -- sites first targeted by jihadist groups, then ravaged by Storm Daniel. The UNESCO-listed ruins were once at the heart of a unique network of Greek colon»»»

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France24 4h

Macron hosts Meloni for Riviera talks after Italian leader's fallout with Trump

French President Emmanuel Macron will aim to build on a nascent rapprochement with Italy's Giorgia Meloni when they meet for a bilateral summit on the French Riviera on Thursday, just days after Meloni's erstwhile ally Donald Trump mocked her for supposedly "begging" him for a photograph »»»

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France24 4h

Press Review - UK report uncovers 'biggest childbirth scandal' in NHS history

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, June 25: UK papers discuss the Nottingham maternity care scandal. Next: is there going to be another heatwave in Europe this summer? Also: the Euclid telescope took extraordinary photos of the Milky Way. Finally, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's upcoming wedding is getting b»»»

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Novinite 4h

Bulgaria's PM in Gdansk: Ending the War Is Key to Ukraine’s Reconstruction

Prime Minister Rumen Radev used his address at the High-Level International Conference on the Recovery of Ukraine in Gdansk to reaffirm Bulgaria’s support for Ukraine’s long-term reconstruction, while stressing that ending the war remains the most important prerequisite for rebuilding the country. »»»

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Arab News 4h

‘A place for the heart’: new resort to offer holistic luxury in Amaala

RIYADH: A new holistic health resort set to open at the Red Sea’s Amaala project will use traditional wellness therapies in a luxury setting, its CEO told Arab News. Jayasom cofounder and CEO Karen Campbell said: “A hallmark of what we want to do is to create a very bespoke experience based on some»»»

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RT 4h

Gas, nukes, and historical bad blood: Can Eastern Europe pull itself together?

For the first time in two years, Hungary has convened a summit of the Visegrad Group – a format designed to allow four Central European nations to coordinate, debate current agendas, and work on their own dimension of European integration matters. In recent years, the forum has not spoken with a si»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UK citizens can obtain Saudi ETA for multiple times, stay for up to 180 days a year

Saudi Arabia has launched an electronic travel authorisation service for British citizens, allowing them to enter the kingdom multiple times and stay for up to 180 days in a year, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. The ministry said the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) service reflec»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Oil tankers navigate Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard

A series of tankers made their way out of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday despite threats to shipping from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, using a new route close to Oman's shore that has been promoted by a U.N. maritime agency. The development comes as Iran and the United States are incr»»»

Arab News 4h

Philippines grows as foreign retirement ‘haven’ with affordable healthcare, living costs

MANILA: The Philippines is seeing an increase in the number of foreigners choosing it as a retirement destination, the Philippine Retirement Authority said on Thursday, after recent industry awards recognized its accessibility, affordable cost of living and healthcare quality. The Philippines was n»»»

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Arabfinance 4h

Elsaeed Contracting’s Q1 2026 consolidated profits shrink 50.1% Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: The consolidated net profits attributable to the holding company of Elsaeed Contracting and Real Estate Investment Company declined by 50.15% to EGP 32.193 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 from EGP 64.593 million in Q1 2025, according to the financial results. Earnings per sh»»»

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Naharnet 4h

Rubio says Lebanon and Israel very close to 'very positive' declaration of intent

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said Lebanon and Israel are nearing a "very positive" declaration of intent amid their ongoing talks in Washington. "I think we are very close in our hopes of getting a commitment of inent between the two countries that I think begin to outline a prom»»»

Naharnet 4h

Israeli strike targets motorbike between Zawtar and Mayfadoun

An Israeli strike targeted a motorcycle between Zawtar and Mayfadoun in south Lebanon on Thursday, as Lebanese and Israeli delegations met in Washington. Meanwhile, Israeli troops burned houses in Ain Arab and deployed stun grenades across several southern regions, including Kfartebnit and Nabatieh»»»

The Peninsula 5h

'Need each other': Macron hosts Meloni after Trump rift

Paris, France: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, fresh from a spat with US leader Donald Trump, was set Thursday to meet French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday to tighten ties. One of Europe's most prominent right-wing leaders will arrive in the resort of Antibes on the French Riviera for h»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Sofra ve Miras: How Hatay is turning gastronomy into a symbol of recovery after the 2023 Türkiye earthquakes - photos

Three years after one of the worst natural disasters in modern Turkish history, Hatay is once again inviting the world to its table. Daily News Hungary was among a group of international journalists, content creators and experts invited to attend the second edition of Sofra ve Miras (“Table and Her»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

UAE grants visa on arrival to nationals of six countries residing outside their home countries

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates expanded its visa-on-arrival program to include nationals of six countries and their accompanying family members. Under the new decision, nationals of the Republic of Indonesia, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of the Ph»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Airbnb bust continues in Budapest: another district joins the regulations

Budapest’s campaign to regulate short-term apartment rentals is continuing, with Józsefváros (District VIII) becoming the second district of the Hungarian capital to introduce strict limits on Airbnb-style accommodation. The district council has approved a new regulatory concept that would impose r»»»

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RT 6h

EU Ombudsman probes von der Leyen over messages with Zelensky and EU leaders

An EU watchdog is investigating European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over a secret group chat involving Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky and several other European leaders, according to Dutch outlet Follow the Money (FTM). The probe follows a complaint by FTM after the European Commission »»»

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Tanjug 6h

Ukraine reconstruction funds risk bypassing cities and regions, local leaders’ alliance warns

This story was produced by the European Newsroom (enr), which Tanjug is a part of GDANSK/BRUSSELS – Ukrainian cities and regions risk being left out in deciding how billions in reconstruction funds are being used unless they are given a robust role in the planning, governance and implementation of »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Sheikh Hamdan approves new Dubai Municipality projects to boost heritage, innovation and quality of life

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 Thursday approved a new package of Dubai Municipality development projects aimed at enhancing quality of life, urban services»»»

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Arab News 6h

Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon

BEIRUT: Shiite Muslims around the world on Thursday marked Ashoura, a holy day symbolizing sacrifice and martyrdom that holds special significance for many this year after months of war in Iran and Lebanon.Ashoura commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at the »»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE expands visa-on-arrival scheme to citizens of six more countries

The UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme to nationals of six additional countries, allowing eligible travellers from Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa to obtain entry visas upon arrival. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port »»»

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Sputnik 7h

Rosatom Will Hold the Largest International Forum for the Nuclear Youth in Obninsk

Obninsk NEW 2026 International Youth Forum will take place in Obninsk on June, 26, 2026 for the fourth time already. More than 500 young people from 70 countries of the world, as well as high-level delegations from 10 countries will gather for Obninsk NEW 2026 International Forum (NEW - Nuclear Edu»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Two UAE schools shortlisted among world’s top 10 in global education awards

Dubai: Two schools from the UAE have been named among the world's top 10 shortlists in the World’s Best School Prizes 2026, earning international recognition for initiatives focused on student wellbeing and community engagement. Applied Technology School (ATS) Sharjah and Nord Anglia International »»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Qatar signs a joint open letter on EU Methane Regulation

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar signed a joint statement urging the European Union to take swift, necessary actions to clarify and to adopt targeted amendments to the EU Methane Regulation (EUMR), some of which have already been requested by several EU Member States, industry, and members of Europe»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Trump clashes with Republicans in testy Capitol visit

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump jolted Republicans during a fiery appearance at the US Capitol on Wednesday, scrapping a housing bill signing ceremony and clashing behind closed doors with a party rebel who challenged him over the Iran war. Trump had been expected to sign the bipa»»»

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Arab News 7h

London forum to spotlight Saudi investment opportunities as BMG marks silver jubilee 

LONDON: Business leaders, investors, and policymakers will gather in London on July 8-9 for the 25th edition of the BMG Summer Retreat and the annual BMG Economic Forum, two events aimed at highlighting Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation and investment opportunities. Hosted by BMG Financial Gro»»»

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Arab News 7h

Iraq to consider all options if OPEC quota is not raised, has weighed exit, sources say

BAGHDAD: Iraq will be compelled to consider all available options if its ​OPEC quota is not significantly increased, a senior Iraqi oil ministry official told Reuters on Thursday. Separate sources told Reuters Iraqi officials had considered leaving OPEC, but the current ‌plan was to ‌remain a ​memb»»»

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UPI 7h

U.S. plastic exports to China fuel global pollution concerns - UPI.com

A worker collects used plastic bottles at a waste facility ahead of World Environment Day in Karachi, Pakistan, on June 4. Photo by Shahzahb Akber/EPA June 25 (UPI) -- As global concern over plastic pollution intensifies, a growing share of the problem is tied not to where waste is discarded, but w»»»

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