The Peninsula 9m

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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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 13m

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 15m

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 21m

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 25m

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 27m

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 30m

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 32m

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 39m

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 39m

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 41m

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 42m

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 42m

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 44m

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 49m

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 54m

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 59m

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

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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 1h

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 1h

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

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Arab News 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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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Al Manar 2h

Israeli Army Radio: Hezbollah drone targets Israeli military site in Western Galililee this morning - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Arabfinance 2h

Staff Arabia: Infrastructure & Labor Costs Cement Egypt's MENA Hub Status Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: As part of the Egyptian government’s aggressive economic reform strategy to transition toward a knowledge-based economy and diversify its foreign currency streams, the state has renewed its focus on capitalizing on service exports and positioning Egypt as a premier global hub for offs»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Australia stun Turkiye at World Cup after selection gamble pays off

Vancouver, Canada: Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkiye in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's bold selection gamble paid off. Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored the goals and rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach produced a string of crucial saves t»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Germany eye winning start as Curacao gear up for historic World Cup debut

Doha, Qatar: Germany will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against debutants Curacao tonight, with the four-time champions aiming to make an immediate impact in Group E and take an important step towards the knockout stages. The match, scheduled to kick off at 8pm at Houston Stadium, marks »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Australia stun Turkey at World Cup after selection gamble pays off

Vancouver, Canada: Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic's bold selection gamble paid off. Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored the goals and rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach produced a string of crucial saves to»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli strikes on Kfar Tibnit and Nabatieh Al-Fawqa - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al Manar 2h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli enemy army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Majdal Zoun with a rocket barrage: statement 22 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Australia spoils Turkiye’s return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory

VANCOUVER: Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkiye’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves for the Socceroos in their group opener as FIFA President Gianni Infantino l»»»

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Arab News 2h

UK’s Starmer says armed forces intercepted Russian shadow fleet oil tanker

LONDON: British armed forces ​on Sunday intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to pass through the English Channel. The vessel SMYRTOS was boarded by Royal ‌Marine Commandos ‌and specially ​trained ‌law ⁠enforcement ​officers from the ⁠National Crime Agency, Britain’s Ministry of »»»

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Arab News 2h

Curacao faces daunting first World Cup game against 4-time champion Germany

Qatar lost all three of its matches as a World Cup host four years ago and appeared to be headed toward another in its 2026 opener against Switzerland. Boualem Khoukhi changed his country’s course at the last possible moment, scoring a tying goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time to»»»

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Arab News 2h

Middle East fuel crisis keeps Mozambique fishermen ashore

MAPUTO: Dozens of low fishing boats lay anchored in flat waters off Mozambique’s capital, stranded for days as surging fuel costs kept their owners from heading out to sea. Since the government hiked prices in early May because of the impact of the Middle East conflict on supply, many fishermen in »»»

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France24 2h

Switzerland holds Brexit-style referendum on proposed 10 million population cap

Swiss voters will decide on Sunday whether to approve a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million by 2050, a measure critics say could have Brexit-like consequences for the economy and relations with the European Union. The referendum reflects growing anti-immigration sentiment seen ac»»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgaria Plans Defence Spending Increase to 5% of GDP by 2035

The Bulgarian government has approved a national plan to gradually increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, according to the Council of Ministers. The decision was announced on Wednesday and aligns with commitments made at the 2025 NATO summit in The Hague. Under the framework, Bulgaria is e»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Netherlands face Japan in high-stakes opener

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup is only just beginning, but for the Netherlands and Japan, the margin for error already feels slim. When the two nations walk onto the pitch at AT&T Stadium in Dallas tonight (11pm, Qatar time) they will not simply be opening their World Cup campaign. They will be ta»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Brent falls to lowest since March on expected peace deal

Doha, Qatar: Brent crude prices fell on Friday to their lowest levels since early March as traders grew more confident about an imminent peace agreement between the US and Iran. Brent crude futures settled at $87.33, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at $84.88. For the week, Brent»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Global trade outlook improves amid persistent headwinds

Doha, Qatar: Global trade has faced significant challenges in recent years, shaped by rising protectionism and geopolitical tensions. These headwinds, compounded by a slowdown in global manufacturing, weighed heavily on cross-border flows through 2023 and early 2024. In 2025, however, trade growth »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Dr. Saud bin Abdullah Al-Attiyah appointed Chairman of Board of Trustees of Al-Attiyah Foundation

Doha, Qatar: The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the appointment of H E Dr. Saud bin Abdullah Al-Attiyah as Chairman of its Board of Trustees. Dr. Saud is a distinguished government leader with more than 20 years o»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Sustainable Fitch confirms QIIB’s strong commitment to sustainability standards, with QR2.85bn in eligible finance

Doha: Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) announced that Sustainable Fitch, the leading global sustainability ratings agency, has issued its Post-Issuance Review relating to the allocation disclosure for the proceeds of QIIB’s Sustainable Sukuk issued in January 2024. In its report, published f»»»

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