The Peninsula 1m

Turkiye Artificial Intelligence Summit kicks off amid wider global participation

Istanbul: Turkiye Artificial Intelligence Summit kicked off in Istanbul on Saturday amid wider participation from experts, domestic and international decision-makers, as well as delegations and representatives of global tech firms and funding enterprises. The two-day summit intends to chart the fut»»»

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The Peninsula 1m

DRC records 710 confirmed ebola cases and 139 deaths

Kinshasa: The Ministry of Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced on Saturday a spike in the number of confirmed Ebola virus infections to 710, while 139 deaths were recorded. The ministry posted on X that the total confirmed Ebola cases amount to 710, with 139 deaths. On 17 May, t»»»

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Gulf News 9m

Lost bag with Dh103,880 luxury watches recovered by Dubai Police

Dubai Police have recovered and returned a bag containing luxury watches and electronic items worth more than Dh100,000 to a Gulf national who misplaced the luggage at Dubai International Airport. The security operation was launched immediately after the traveller reported the loss to the Terminal »»»

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Gulf News 9m

The UAE has never been an advocate of war: Anwar Gargash

Dubai: The UAE has never been an advocate of war and will continue to champion peace and stability, while remaining firmly committed to defending its sovereignty and national interests, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said as expectations grow over a potential agreement b»»»

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Arabfinance 16m

Egypt, DP World mull expanding logistics centers to foster trade in Africa Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid welcomed a delegation from DP World and discussed plans to expand distribution and logistics centers and boost trade with African markets, according to a statement. This comes as part of the government’s efforts to position Egypt »»»

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Gulf News 19m

The future of the Gulf is young: 23.5 million strong and growing

Dubai: Young people continue to represent a cornerstone of Gulf societies, with the number of residents aged between 15 and 34 across the GCC reaching approximately 23.5 million in 2024, accounting for 38.2 per cent of the region's population, according to new data released by the Gulf Statistical »»»

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The Peninsula 24m

Deadly Philippine quake raised seabed by up to two metres

Manila: A powerful earthquake that killed at least 61 people in the Philippines this week raised the seabed by as much as two metres (6.6 feet), exposing coral and harming marine life, the environment department said Sunday. The 7.8-magnitude tremor in southern Mindanao island on Monday has also le»»»

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Middle East Observer 27m

How to spend a day in the city of exotic beauty Aswan

Sometimes when your eyes catch outstanding breath-taking beauty, you might visualise the scenery as a painting.Beautiful sceneries are present all around the world; however you do not need to travel to entertain your eyes, especially with the increasing prices of plane tickets. Egypt can host you t»»»

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Middle East Observer 27m

Alkan Joins Egypt’s Drive to Build a Regional Auto Hub

Egypt’s automotive manufacturing ambitions received a fresh boost after Alkan Holding announced plans to invest $120 million in a new vehicle assembly facility, positioning local manufacturing at the centre of its next growth phase while supporting Cairo’s wider effort to turn the country from a ve»»»

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Arab News 28m

Iran media says Tehran ‘not yet’ taken final decision on US peace deal

TEHRAN: Iran’s Fars news agency said on Sunday that Tehran has not made a final decision on signing the agreement under discussion with the United States to end the Middle East war. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has not yet taken or announced its final decision concerning the memorandum of understa»»»

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Arab News 28m

Saudi Arabia leads world with 16m cubic meters of desalinated water daily 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia maintained its position as the world’s largest producer of desalinated water, with daily production capacity exceeding 16 million cubic meters by the end of 2025, representing a 247.8 percent increase compared to 2016, official data showed. According to the National Transformat»»»

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Arab News 28m

Children’s book by Razane Jammal earns global spotlight

DUBAI: Miss Lebanon 2025, Perla Harb, will put Lebanese culture on the global stage as she contributes a children’s book by actress and author Razane Jammal to the Miss World Children’s Library initiative. Harb has selected the British-Lebanese actress’s “Lulu and Blu” for inclusion in the internat»»»

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Sana 31m

Trump, Pakistan PM say U.S.-Iran deal near as Tehran signals more review needed

Washington/Dubai, June 14 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday they expected a long-awaited framework agreement between Washington and Tehran to be signed soon, although Iranian officials indicated that further review of the proposal was stil»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 33m

BNB Board Member: Approval Procedure for Bulgarian Alphabet Commemorative Euro Coin Still Underway

The procedure for approving the design of the commemorative 2-euro coin dedicated to the Bulgarian alphabet is still ongoing, Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governing Council member Lyubomir Karimansky told Bulgarian National Television here on Sunday. Karimansky said Bulgaria should stand firm in d»»»

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Gulf News 37m

Yemen's 'Spider-Man' dies attempting a perilous volcano climb

Dubai: A Yemeni adventurer known to thousands of social media followers as the "Spider-Man of Yemen" has died after falling into a volcanic crater while attempting a rope-free climb, authorities said. Al Qa'qa' bin Antar, 30, was scaling the steep walls of the Haradhat Damt volcanic crater in Al Dh»»»

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Qatar Tribune 38m

QAMCO announces end of marketing and offtake arrangements of Qatalum's production

Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company Q.P.S.C. (QAMCO), which owns a 50% stake in Qatar Aluminium Company (Qatalum), announced that the marketing and offtake arrangements with Hydro Aluminium AS, acting as Qatalum’s marketing agent, have been terminated in accordance with the terms of the relevant »»»

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Sputnik 40m

IAEA Chief Calls for Agency's Involvement in US-Iran Nuclear Deal

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi called for the agency to be involved in monitoring the implementation of a potential US-Iran nuclear deal. "The most important thing about the agency is verification, and the fact that we are going to be par»»»

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Sputnik 40m

Thailand and Vietnam Just Formed Their Own Mini-Bloc Inside ASEAN

The two countries pledged to nearly double bilateral trade to $25 billion within four years — and double it again after that. Why the sudden alignment?Battered by US tariffs and global shocksVietnam’s fast-growing economy is about to overtake Thailand as ASEAN’s second-largest economyBoth want supp»»»

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The Peninsula 49m

SpaceX launches new batch of satellites

Washington, USA: SpaceX launched 29 new satellites for its Starlink constellation into low Earth orbit as part of its global network expansion. In a statement, the company announced that a Falcon 9 rocket launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying satellites for the "»»»

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The Peninsula 49m

UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel: Ministry

London: British forces on Sunday intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the English Channel, the defence ministry said. The six-hour operation in the early hours was supported by aircraft, including Chinook helicopters, and navy vessels such as the frigate HMS Sut»»»

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Arab News 52m

Indian sailor dies from medical complications aboard tanker in Oman

NEW DELHI: An ‌Indian national died from medical complications aboard the vessel MT Celestial while it was docked at Duqm Port in ​Oman, the Indian embassy in Muscat said late Saturday. “Necessary arrangements are being made for the early repatriation of the mortal remains to India,” the embassy sa»»»

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Gulf News 55m

Bungee jump death: Woman launched without safety rope

A 21-year-old woman has died during a rope-jumping activity at an extreme sports site in Brazil after operators reportedly failed to attach her safety rope. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas fell approximately 40 metres from the Ponte do Esqueleto (Skeleton Bridge) in Limeira, a town in the interi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

QSE index jumps 226.33 points at the beginning of trading

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index jumped by 2.21% at the beginning of Sunday's trading, gaining 226.33 points to reach 10,490 points, compared to the previous session's closing, backed by all sectors. Data from QSE showed positive performance in the Telecoms sector (+0.56%), Insurance (»»»

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TAP 1h

Temperatures expected to rise on Sunday

Tunis, June 14 (TAP)- The weather Sunday is clear to partly cloudy in most regions in the afternoon with scattered showers in highlands in central western regions. The wind is blowing south in the north and the midland and east in the south, light...»»»

Gulf News 1h

Budget offers relief for overseas Pakistanis as Islamabad bets on stability over stimulus

Dubai: Pakistan’s federal budget for 2026-27 delivers one of the most significant packages of incentives for overseas Pakistanis in recent years, while reinforcing the government’s commitment to fiscal stability, IMF-backed reforms and economic discipline. Presented by Pakistan Finance Minister Muh»»»

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Gulf News 1h

New federal body to lead UAE's AI and digital government agenda

Dubai: The UAE has established a new federal authority to oversee artificial intelligence, data governance and digital government, in a move designed to consolidate the country’s technology agenda under a single national framework. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President »»»

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Arab News 1h

Kingdom Holding’s SpaceX stake jumps nearly 53% to $6.8bn after IPO 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Holding Co. said the value of its stake in SpaceX has risen to about $6.83 billion following the aerospace and technology company’s debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The investment firm, controlled by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, said in a filing to the Saudi Exchange»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi Arabia deports 8,000 expats in one week

Dubai: Saudi Arabia deported nearly 8,000 undocumented expats in a single week as authorities intensified a nationwide campaign targeting residency, labour and border violations, according to figures released by the Ministry of Interior. The ministry said 7,989 people were deported between June 4 a»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Foreign investors can now qualify for 15-year residency in Kuwait

Dubai: Kuwait has introduced a new long-term residency regime offering eligible foreign investors permits of up to 15 years, in a move aimed at attracting high-value investment while tightening regulatory oversight. The framework, issued under Cabinet Resolution No. 651 of 2026 and published in the»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

UAE’s Non-Oil Sector Records Impressive Growth with staffing Challenges

The United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector has witnessed its most significant expansion in nine months, driven by robust demand and favorable economic conditions. According to a recent survey by S&P Global, the UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.4 in December, up from 54.2 in Nov»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

32 Illegal Migrants Detained by Border Police in Burgas

A total of 32 illegal migrants and their driver were detained at the Poda checkpoint at the entrance to the city of Burgas, on the Black Sea, on Saturday evening, Border Police General Directorate Director Anton Zlatanov told BTA on Sunday. Chief Commissioner Zlatanov stressed that the migrants wer»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Six bird species identified as priority threats to UAE ecosystems

Dubai: The UAE has identified six invasive bird species as priority threats under a national strategy aimed at protecting biodiversity, amid growing concerns over the environmental, agricultural and public health risks posed by non-native wildlife. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment sai»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

China’s ambassador to Hungary talks government ties, the Budapest–Belgrade railway and more

In an exclusive interview with Daily News Hungary, Chinese Ambassador Gong Tao discusses the future of Hungary–China relations following Hungary’s recent political transition, the progress of major Chinese investments such as BYD and CATL, the delayed Budapest–Belgrade railway project, expanding tr»»»

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Arab News 1h

Sirens sound in Jordan due to technical malfunction, state TV reports

Sirens sounded in Jordan, ‌state ‌TV reported ​early ‌on ⁠Sunday, ​before the Public ⁠Security Directorate said a technical malfunction ⁠was to ‌blame and ‌a ​fault ‌in ‌one of the sirens was being repaired. The ‌directorate said technical teams ⁠were ⁠able to fix the malfunction immediately.»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Tourism Minister Blames Predecessors for Decline in Number of Tourists

Bulgaria's resorts are ready for tourists, but there are no tourists, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov told Bulgarian National Television on Sunday. He cited Eurostat data published a few days ago showing that Bulgaria ranked last in the European Union in terms of tourist growth during the January-Ap»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

In numbers: Why president El-Sisi?

A comprehensive national project to develop all sectors. Figures and statistics have revealed the size of the various national projects carried out by the armed forces as part of the comprehensive development plan launched by President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. Over the past decades, these sectors have»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Qatari negotiators head to Tehran ahead of deal signing between US and Iran, CNN quotes source - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Qatari negotiators head to Tehran ahead of deal signing between US and Iran, CNN quotes source 14-06-2026 11:00 AM Latest News Urgent News »»»

Sana 1h

Syrian, Turkish and Saudi firms sign cooperation agreements at Buildex26

Damascus, June 14 (SANA) Syrian companies signed a series of agreements with Turkish and Saudi partners on Saturday aimed at supporting reconstruction projects, industrial development and infrastructure investment in Syria. The agreements, announced on the sidelines of the Buildex International Con»»»

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Al Manar 1h

‘Israel’ Alarmed by Emerging US-Iran Deal, Warns of Strategic Fallout

Israeli political and security circles are voicing mounting concern over a US–Iran agreement expected to be finalized imminently, warning it could undermine the Zionist entity’s core security interests. According to Israeli Channel 12, senior Israeli officials said “the agreement being finalized be»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar make history with Le Mans debut

Le Mans, France: History was made yesterday when Team Qatar took the start of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race for the first time. Representing Qatar on the international stage, the team’s three drivers - Abdulla Al-Khelaifi, Julian Hanses and Giuliano Alesi - race twice around the clo»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli enemy army issues threat to evacuate 13 towns and villages across southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy army issues threat to evacuate 13 towns and villages across southern Lebanon 14-06-2026 10:17 AM Latest News Urgent News Isra»»»

Arab News 2h

Iran says limited cyberattack disrupts services at four banks, state media says

DUBAI: A cyberattack disrupted services at four ​major Iranian banks, though no customer data was compromised, the country’s banking coordination council ‌said on Sunday, ‌according ​to ‌state ⁠media. The ​council said ⁠the attack targeted a shared communications infrastructure used by Bank Melli, »»»

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Arab News 2h

Award-winning Palestinian chef shares generations-old recipes

JEDDAH: Palestinian chef and restaurateur Salam Daqqaq has struck an emotional chord across the Gulf with the release of her debut cookbook, “Bint Maryam.” The owner of Dubai restaurants Bait Maryam and Sufret Maryam — both recognized with Michelin Guide Bib Gourmands — said readers have told her t»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi housing demand remains robust despite conflict-affected Q1: Knight Frank

RIYADH: The fundamentals underpinning Saudi Arabia’s housing market “transcend” the impact of the Iran war, a property expert has said after residential transaction volumes fell 50 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026. Uncertainty caused by the conflict, which began on Feb. 28, was cit»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Trump turns 80 with cage fight at the White House

Washington, United States: Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday in typically forceful style on Sunday, as the oldest US president ever to take office holds a cage match on the White House lawn. The unprecedented "UFC Freedom 250" event will see 14 Ultimate Fighting Championship stars beat each»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli enemy army expands evacuation threat to more 16 southern Lebanese towns in second alert Sunday - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Arab News 2h

Two drones from Lebanon strike northern Israel: military

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said two drones, suspected to have been launched by militant group Hezbollah from Lebanon, struck northern Israel on Sunday but caused no casualties. “Two impacts of suspicious aerial targets in Israeli territory were identified near the Israel-Lebanon border. No inj»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Never backing down, says Orbán

“I never back down, I am a kuruc (a Hungarian freedom fighter - Editor's note), and only national politics interest me; neither money, nor European positions, nor international recognition tempt me,” Viktor Orbán, re-elected as party chairman at Fidesz’s congress on Saturday, declared, promising th»»»

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UPI 2h

On This Day, June 14: Army established as 1st U.S. military branch - UPI.com

On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress established the Army as the first U.S. military service. 1 of 5 | The White House is seen through the main viewing stand from the National Mall on June 13, 2025, one day before the Army's 250th anniversary celebration and parade to be held in Washington, D»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi AI adoption among businesses rises to 33% in 2025: GASTAT 

RIYADH: Artificial intelligence adoption among businesses in Saudi Arabia rose to 33.1 percent in 2025, up 20 percent from 2024, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Statistics, the information and communications sector recorded the highest uptake of AI »»»

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