Qatar Tribune 9m

Radek Cais named General Manager of the Year-Qatar for second consecutive year at Hotelier Middle East GM Awards 2026

Radek Cais, Multi-Property General Manager of Le Royal Méridien Place Vendôme Lusail, Agora, Autograph Collection Hotel Doha, and the soon-to-open Palais Vendôme, a Luxury Collection Hotel Lusail, has once again been awarded General Manager of the Year- Qatar at the Hotelier Middle East GM Awards 2»»»

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Gulf News 12m

Tougher post-MoU talks between US and Iran now taking place behind closed doors: Vance

Even as Washington hailed the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tehran, much of the real negotiation is now taking place behind closed doors. According to CNN, the United States and Iran are quietly working on a series of confidential proposals that would spell out how the agreement w»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 15m

PM Radev, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Discuss Bulgaria’s Role in Regional Energy Security

Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed Bulgaria’s role in regional energy security in Brussels on Thursday, the government press service said. Zelenskyy attended the European Council meeting in Brussels. During their meeting, the two discussed Bulgaria’s ke»»»

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France24 22m

Mighty is the paintbrush: Semyon Skrepetsky, the Russian dissident artist shot and killed in Poland

Russian artist and dissident Semyon Skrepetsky was famous for his audacious, even malicious, caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Skrepetsky was shot and killed on Tuesday in the eastern Polish town of Biała Podlaska at the age of 44.   Severa»»»

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Gulf News 24m

Poor roads, deadly costs, and a culture of corruption in the Philippines

Manila: "Maharlika", a pre-colonial term, means "royalty" or "nobility", freeman. The Marharlika Highway in Samar is a stark contrast to its name. The Maharlika Highway in the mineral-rich island is a symbol of the Philippines' infrastructure crisis: a road that is supposed to connect communities, »»»

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BNE 31m

Viktor Orban's childhood friend retains title of richest Hungarian

The combined wealth of Hungary’s 100 richest individuals rose by HUF1.56 trillion (€3.9bn) over the past year to a record HUF12.6 trillion (€36bn), according to the latest edition of The 100 Richest Hungarians annual ranking, Index.hu writes. The increase represents annual growth of 14%, »»»

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The Peninsula 33m

LIVE UPDATE: Canada vs Qatar (FIFA World Cup 2026)

DOHA: Qatar face a crucial Group B showdown against Canada as both sides seek their first victory of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Al Annabi opened their campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Switzerland, while Canada were also held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving all qualificati»»»

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UPI 37m

South Korean experts split over Lee Jae Myung's dialogue push amid North Korea's nuclear expansion - UPI.com

Top, from left, Hong Kyu-dok, Yoo Ho-yeol, moderator Son Gi-woong, Cho Gap-je, Lee Hoon and Lee Myung-kwon take part in a conference on South Korea’s unification policy at the Korea Press Center in Seoul on Wednesday. Bottom, panelists and attendees pose for a group photo after the conference. Cour»»»

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TAP 37m

First-instance ruling against president of Association of Friendship of Court Clerks upheld

Tunis, June 18 (TAP) - The Criminal Chamber specialised in financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal upheld, on Thursday, the initial ruling issued against the former president of the Association of Friendship of Court Clerks and other...»»»

Arab News 49m

Three killed in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City’s Al-Rimal neighborhood

CAIRO: Three Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Thursday after an Israeli drone strike targeted a civilian vehicle in the Al-Rimal neighborhood west of Gaza City, according to medical sources. The sources said the attack struck a civilian car near Abu Khadra Mosque in western Ga»»»

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Arab News 49m

Lionel Messi’s family confirms father experiencing health-related issue

BUENOS AIRES: As Argentina legend Lionel Messi makes history at the ‌World Cup, his father is experiencing a “health situation” that prompted family members to release a statement Thursday. Jorge Messi is “under medical supervision” as he continues to recover from a medical condition that was not r»»»

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Arab News 49m

Cuba proposes sweeping reforms to socialist model amid US pressure

HAVANA: Cuba’s prime minister on Thursday presented ​lawmakers with sweeping measures backed by the Communist Party and former leader Raul ‌Castro that ‌would privatize ​a ‌vast ⁠swath ​of its ⁠socialist economy in a bid to survive punishing US sanctions. The measures — ⁠which still await ‌a ‌vote »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar, UK and France ministers visit Beirut shelters as humanitarian needs mount

Beirut A joint ministerial delegation from Qatar, the United Kingdom and France visited a number of collective shelters in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Thursday to assess humanitarian conditions and the needs of displaced communities. The delegation included Minister of State for International »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar, UK and France ministers visit Lebanon's DRM Unit

Beirut A joint ministerial delegation from Qatar, the UK and France has visited Lebanon's Disaster Risk Management Unit (DRM Unit) as part of international efforts to strengthen humanitarian support for the Lebanese people. The delegation included Minister of State for International Cooperation of »»»

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Al Manar 1h

As part of the Ashura operations, Islamic Resistance fighters have been engaged since 5:30 PM (on Thursday, June 18, 2026), in clashes with appropriate weapons against an Israeli enemy force that attempted to advance from the town of Arnoun towards the outskirts of Kfar Tebnit: Hezbollah Military Media statement 1 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe As part of the Ashura operations, Islamic Resistance fighters have been engaged since 5:30 PM (on Thursday, June 18, 2026), in clashes with»»»

Ya Libnan 1h

Netanyahu fumes, allies rage over Trump’s Iran dea – Ya Libnan

Share: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was silent on Wednesday as President Trump released and signed a deal that Israeli officials see as a strategic and political disaster. Why it matters: Netanyahu promised the Israeli public “total victory” in Iran. He had to settle for Trump’s memora»»»

Al Manar 1h

Leader Hails Iranian Officials’ Efforts, Says Trump Desperate in Reaching Deal

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei says Iranian officials have made extensive efforts out of compassion and goodwill to reach a memorandum of understanding with the US, while the American president has used various leverage points out of desperation. “The passionate »»»

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Arab News 1h

Putin and leaders of Southeast Asia agree to bolster ties at a summit in Russia

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hailed Russia’s ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as he hosted a summit intended to strengthen economic and political ties with the bloc. The leaders who took part in the meeting in Kazan agreed to further expand “strategic partnership»»»

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EU Observer 1h

Dutch PM calls out Spain’s lack of Ukraine funding, amid speculation on peace talks

Dutch prime minister Rob Jetten has called out Spain’s lack of funding for Ukraine ahead of a summit in Brussels on Thursday (18 June), which president Volodymyr Zelensky attended in person, and which saw positive messages on Ukraine’s future EU membership, as well as speculation on peace talks wit»»»

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UPI 1h

U.S. military lifts naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman - UPI.com

Ships started transiting the Strait of Hormuz overnight Wednesday after the presidents of Iran and the United States each signed a peace deal that ended the months-long blockade of an essential shipping route for the region. File Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- The U.S.»»»

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Arab News 1h

For first time in 30 years, states and not armed groups are top killers of children in war, UN says

NEW YORK CITY: For the first time since the UN’s mandate on children and armed conflict was established three decades ago, government forces, rather than nonstate armed groups, are responsible for the majority of grave violations against children, the latest report from the UN secretary-general rev»»»

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Arab News 1h

Liverpool sign Spain’s World Cup forward Munoz from Osasuna

LONDON: Liverpool have ‌signed Spain forward Victor Munoz on a long-term deal from Osasuna, the Premier League club announced on Thursday, marking the first arrival since Andoni Iraola took over as coach earlier this month. Media reports said Liverpool paid 40 million euros ($45.85 million) ‌to tri»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

EGP79bn to develop railways in five years

by Hassan Baraka The first Egyptian air conditioned VIP train was launched in Alexandria a few days ago from Misr Station in Cairo in the presence of Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab, Minister of Transport Hani Dahi and Head of the Arab Organisation for Industrialization Lt. Gen. Abdel-Aziz Seifeddin,»»»

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UPI 2h

Slotkin: Bill to ban president from sending troops to polling places - UPI.com

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced a bill to block the president from sending troops to polling stations. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced a bill Thursday called the Protect Our Polls Act that would block the president from sen»»»

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Arab News 2h

Iranian president thanks Qatari emir for mediating interim agreement with US

LONDON: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, emir of Qatar, for his country’s efforts in mediating a pivotal interim agreement with the US that brought an end to more than 100 days of conflict in the Middle East. Pezeshkian said that he appreciated Qatar’s rol»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE continues urgent humanitarian response to support Philippine earthquake victims

Manila: The United Arab Emirates has continued its support for those affected by the earthquake in Sarangani Province in the Philippines as part of an urgent humanitarian response. In this context, the UAE response team, in the presence of Mohamed Obaid Salem Al Qatam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador to the»»»