The Peninsula 4m

Amir receives phone call from President of Iran

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Thursday from HE Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. At the beginning of the call, the Iranian President commended His Highness the Amir's role in establishing security and stability in t»»»

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Arab News 8m

SFDA CEO participates in DIA global annual meeting

PHILADELPHIA: Dr. Hisham Aljadhey, CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, participated in the Drug Information Association global annual meeting in Philadelphia this week. Held from June 14-18, the event brought together heads of regulatory authorities, global decision-makers, and leading expert»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10m

Minister Demerdzhiev: Complaint by MRF Leader Peevski Is Testament to Interior Ministry's Work

There is no better testament to the work of the Interior Ministry, said Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev in a Facebook post, referring to a complaint filed by Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski against him. Earlier in the day, the MRF announced that a lawyer for leader D»»»

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Tanjug 15m

Jankovic attends SEDM meeting in Tbilisi

TBILISI - Deputy Chief of Serbian Armed Forces General Staff Lt Gen Tiosav Jankovic attended a South-Eastern Europe Defence Ministerial (SEDM) deputy chiefs of defence meeting in Tbilisi on Thursday. "At the regular annual meeting of this regional initiative, the implementation of agreed activities»»»

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France24 17m

Vance says 60-day negotiating period under draft deal with Iran begins today

US Vice President JD Vance spoke at a White House press briefing on the interim agreement with Iran on Thursday, saying that some ​12.5 ‌million ⁠barrels ‌of oil have flowed ⁠through the Strait of ​Hormuz following ‌the overnight signing of ‌a memorandum ​of understanding between the United States »»»

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France24 17m

Hegseth lashes out against European NATO allies ahead of summit

The US has announced it is going to cut down on NATO crisis forces and will be reviewing its presence in Europe as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth lashed out against European NATO allies. The United States is piling on the pressure ahead of a NATO summit in July as it seeks to make sure that alli»»»

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France24 18m

US-Iran agreement leaves Israelis 'in profound state of shock'

Israeli leaders are privately fuming about the US-Iran deal, seeing the initial agreement as a form of capitulation. This comes as a final blow to the increasingly fraying relationship between Netanyahu and Trump, previously thought thought to be iron-clad. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us mor»»»

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France24 18m

As a result of Iran war, Gulf states 'diversifying defensively'

As the Strait of Hormuz reopens and talks between the US and Iran start up again, how are Gulf states emerging from the Middle East war? Previously thought of as the safe haven of the Middle East, the surprise US-Israeli attack on Iran has left them reeling, and triggered a search to diversify defe»»»

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UPI 20m

Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago - UPI.com

1 of 4 | Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama appear on stage as they surprised administration and campaign alumni in Chicago ahead of the dedication ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center, Wednesday. The center opens Thursday and will be open to the public beginnin»»»

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Arab News 21m

Saudi Arabia, other Muslim countries condemn escalating settler violence against Palestinians in occupied West Bank

RIYADH: The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and other Muslim and Arab countries condemned continued and escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Thursday. The foreign ministers of the Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Turkiye, Indonesia,»»»

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Gulf News 21m

Khorfakkan Mango Festival 2026: Eastern Region's premium local varieties, prize contests and agri-tourism showcase

A wide range of premium mango varieties grown in Sharjah's Eastern Region will take centre stage later this month at the fifth edition of Khorfakkan Mango Festival, an event aimed at promoting local agriculture, tourism and food security. The three-day festival, which will begin on June 26 at Expo »»»

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France24 23m

Macron's 'Versailles diplomacy' yields mixed results after a decade in power

French President Emmanuel Macron courted his US counterpart Donald Trump at the G7 on Wednesday by opening the gilded gates of Versailles, a move that underscored his trademark blend of symbolism and diplomacy. While allies hailed the summit's success, analysts said Macron still faces the challenge»»»

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France24 23m

French school forced to adapt to early heatwave driven by climate change

France has entered a heatwave, as the mercury climbs into the high thirties across parts of the country - up to ten degrees higher than normal for the time of year - with an orange level heat alert declared in twenty-six departments in central and eastern France, leaving people and businesses takin»»»

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Tanjug 27m

Serbian construction permits up by 4.3 pct y-o-y in April

BELGRADE – A total 2,416 construction permits were issued in Serbia in April, which was a 4.3 pct increase relative to the same month of last year. According to figures released by the national statistical office RZS, 82.4 pct of the total permits were issued for buildings, while other structures m»»»

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Gulf News 27m

Air Arabia launches daily direct flights between Sharjah and Aleppo, expanding UAE-Syria air connectivity

Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and the Syrian city of Aleppo from July 4, the low-cost carrier said on Thursday, expanding its operations in Syria and strengthening air links between the two countries. The new daily service will provide passengers with greater travel »»»

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France24 29m

Poland detains suspect in fatal shooting of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says

Polish police on Thursday detained a suspect in the daylight killing of a Russian artist known as ‌Semyon Skrepetsky, who was known for his unsparing caricatures of prominent political figures in the Kremlin. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the man was using a Georgian passport. A ⁠suspect in »»»

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France24 29m

Ukraine launches large drone attack on Moscow ahead of NATO meeting

Explosions were seen across Moscow on June 18 as Ukraine targeted the capital with a large-scale drone attack. Nearly 200 drones were fired at the city forcing the airport to halt flights and evacuate passengers. It's part of Kyiv's plan to choke Russia's war machine by hitting deeper into its terr»»»

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Novinite 31m

“Yes, I Will Veto”: Bulgaria’s PM Stuns Brussels With Threat to Block Russia Sanctions Over Patriarch Kirill

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has confirmed that the country will block new sanctions against Russia, linking the decision to objections over proposals that would include Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in the restrictive measures. He argued that the war in Ukraine has expanded far beyond »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 34m

Train derailed in Hungary while travelling below the speed limit

Rail services across several important routes in Hungary were severely disrupted on Thursday afternoon after a passenger train derailed near the town of Újszász. Although no one was injured in the incident, the accident has caused significant transport restrictions and prompted an immediate investi»»»

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Novinite 36m

Bulgaria Rural Property Market Cools After 2025 Price SurgeOpinions

After the sharp surge in rural and suburban real estate prices in 2025, Bulgaria’s market is now entering a cooling phase, with data indicating a gradual slowdown and even slight declines in some segments, according to industry reports cited by BGNES. The earlier price surge, fueled in part by expe»»»

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BNE 37m

Russian income inequality highest since 2007

Russia’s income inequality reached its highest level since 2007 in 2025, with the official Gini coefficient rising to 0.422 from 0.410 in 2024, according to Kommersant daily citing Rosstat. As followed by IntelliNews, demographics and equality were main national goals in the economic platform prese»»»

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BNE 37m

Rio Tinto’s giant Mongolia copper mine blocked by protesters, exports halted

Protesters on June 17 blocked copper concentrate exports from Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) giant Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. The Anglo-Australian miner confirmed shipments were disrupted in a statement posted on Facebook. The demonstration was organised by the Radical Reform Movement. Mini»»»

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France24 39m

Business - EY's Jad Shimaly on how AI is reshaping business and the workplace

From boosting productivity to transforming recruitment and consulting, artificial intelligence is changing the way companies operate. Speaking to FRANCE 24 at VivaTech in Paris, EY executive Jad Shimaly explains where AI is delivering results and what it could mean for the future of »»»

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France24 39m

Business - The startup betting on a European-made smartphone

With France's Emmanuel Macron and India's Narendra Modi championing the idea of tech sovereignty, French startup BeeAlp is trying to build a circular smartphone designed and manufactured in Europe. CEO Olivier Dufour joins FRANCE 24 to discuss the company's subscription model, Europe's industrial a»»»

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Arab News 45m

Saudi Arabia maintains leading cybersecurity ranking for third consecutive year

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has maintained its leading position in the global ranking of the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook’s cybersecurity index for 2026. The country’s National Cybersecurity Authority, or NCA, said in a statement that this top ranking was a reflection of the support provided by King»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 46m

Local and Central Executive Authorities Hold National Meeting, Seek Common Ground on Regional Development

Fiscal decentralization, regional development, investment, infrastructure, social services and the absorption of European Union funds were among the key topics discussed at a National Meeting of Local and Central Executive Authorities in Sofia on Thursday. The forum highlighted both the challenges »»»

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Gulf News 51m

Why the Philippines needs more free port zones — and a change of heart

The Philippines is a unique nation. It has more than 116.8 million people inhabiting a huge land area (300,000 km2), 10 times bigger than Belgium, spread across 7,641 islands. The country has nearly four times the population of Canada, living across vastly different geographic and developmental cha»»»

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Al Manar 52m

Islamic Resistance targets a Merkava tank in the outskirts of Kfar Tebnit town, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance targets a Merkava tank in the outskirts of Kfar Tebnit town, South Lebanon 18-06-2026 16:33 PM Latest News Urgent News I»»»

Gulf News 56m

IIT Delhi climbs to 118th in QS World University Rankings 2027

New Delhi In a significant boost to India's higher education credentials, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has secured the 118th position in the QS World University Rankings 2027, emerging as the country's highest-ranked institution for the second consecutive year. The prestigious glo»»»

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TAP 56m

Lawyers reiterate their demands and call for justice reform

Tunis, June 18 (TAP) - Lawyers who rallied on Thursday outside the Courthouse in Tunis called on the authorities to engage in dialogue to improve the public justice service and better meet the expectations of litigants.At the call of the Bar...»»»

Arab News 57m

Prince Sattam University climbs QS World Rankings

AL-KHARJ: Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University has advanced 50 positions in the 2027 QS World University Rankings, securing 677th place globally, as announced by Quacquarelli Symonds. This progress was driven by an outstanding performance in the International Research Network indicator, where the»»»

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Arab News 57m

Darco Real Estate leadership meets Saudi ambassador to Russia in Moscow

On the sidelines of the MIPIF International Luxury Real Estate Exhibition in Moscow, and in conjunction with the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, one of the world’s largest economic forums, Adel Al-Mari, chairman of Darco Real Estate, and Dr. Omar Al-Qahtani, board member and chief exec»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 58m

MRF Leader Requests Probe Whether Interior Minister Pressured Mayors to Become False Witnesses Against Him

Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski has filed a complaint with the prosecution service requesting an investigation into statements and actions by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev. The complaint was submitted by MP Hamid Hamid in his capacity as Peevski's lawyer, according»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Slovan Bratislava to join ABA basketball league, Cibona Zagreb to return

BELGRADE - The board of directors of the ABA basketball league announced on Thursday the regional competition would feature 20 clubs next season, including Cibona Zagreb, which will return to the fold after a one-season absence, and Slovan Bratislava, which will make a debut. In view of the expansi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Russian delegation visits General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security

Doha A delegation from the Russian Ministry of Defense visited the General Directorate of Coasts and Borders Security as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Russian Federation. The delegation was welcomed by the Director General of Coasts and Border»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Islamic Resistance Has Frustrated All Israeli Attempts to Advance into Ali Al-Taher Area, Inflicting Heavy Losses Upon Enemy Forces: Operations Room

The Islamic Resistance Operations Room issued on Thursday a statement to detail the confrontation with and frustration of the enemy’s attempts to reach Ali Al-Taher Heights. The statement indicated that the Resistance has been targeting the enemy forces with rockets, drones, and loitering gliders [»»»

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Arab News 1h

Syrian and Turkish military officials discuss greater defense cooperation

LONDON: A military delegation from the Syrian Arab Republic visited the National Defense University in Istanbul on Thursday, as Syria and Turkiye deepen their defense cooperation since the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime in late 2024. The delegation, led by Maj. Gen. Salim Idris from Syria’s Ministry»»»

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Arab News 1h

Lebanon receives assurances from Syria on non-interference after Trump remarks, official says

BEIRUT: Lebanon has received assurances from Syria that it will not interfere in Lebanese affairs, Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri told Arab News on Thursday, rejecting suggestions that Damascus could play a role in confronting Hezbollah as fighting between Israel and the group continues. Mitri’s»»»

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Arab News 1h

Israel issues demolition notices for 9 Palestinian homes near Hebron

LONDON: Israeli authorities issued demolition notices on Thursday for nine Palestinian homes in the town of Ash-Shuyukh, northeast of Hebron in the West Bank, that they said were built without permits. The houses, in the Qanan Nias area of the town, belong to the Abu Eid, Ayaydeh and Jabarin famili»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Health Infrastructure, Workforce Shortages Among Key Challenges Facing Bulgarian Healthcare, Minister Says

Health infrastructure, staffing shortages, hospital management and the development of outpatient care are among the main challenges facing Bulgaria's healthcare system, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said on Thursday. Speaking at the National Meeting of Local and Central Executive Authorities in Sofi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

MRF Leader Requests Probe Whether Interior Minister Pressured Mayors to Bear False Witness Against Him

Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski has filed a complaint with the prosecution service requesting an investigation into statements and actions by Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev. The complaint was submitted by MP Hamid Hamid in his capacity as Peevski's lawyer, according»»»

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Sputnik 1h

NASA’s High-Stakes Gamble vs. China’s Clockwork Advance in Race to Mars

NASA has tapped Relativity Space, a 3D-printing rocket startup led by former Google executive Eric Schmidt, to deliver the Aeolus Mars orbiter mission, targeting a launch in 2028. China's Tianwen-3 Mars sample-return mission is well on track for the same launch window.The contrast is striking: NASA»»»

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Arab News 1h

Poland arrests a suspect in daylight killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin

WARSAW: Polish authorities have arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting in broad daylight a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin and believe there is a likely link to a foreign intelligence service, top officials said Thursday. The killing is the latest act which Polish author»»»

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UPI 1h

Education Department 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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UPI 1h

Trump says Apple, Intel partnering on U.S. made computer chips - UPI.com

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Apple CEO Tim Cook after announcing an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 6. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgaria Faces Deepening Education Disparities, Minister Warns

Education Minister Georgi Valchev on Thursday warned of widening disparities across Bulgaria's education system, describing the growing gap between high-performing schools and those failing to provide adequate preparation as one of the sector's most serious challenges. Speaking at the National Meet»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UK drops UAE travel warning — what travellers need to know

Dubai: The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for the UAE, removing its warning against all but essential travel, while continuing to caution that the wider regional security situation remains unpredictable. The move is expected to come as a welcome»»»

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Arab News 1h

UK, Norway warn of atrocities, imminent RSF escalation in Sudan’s Al-Obeid

GENEVA: The UK, ​Norway and a group of countries on Thursday raised the alarm at the UN Human ‌Rights Council that ‌the ​paramilitary ‌Rapid ⁠Support ​Forces in ⁠Sudan could imminently escalate their assault on the central Sudanese city of Al-Obeid, possibly ⁠resulting in ‌large-scale ‌atrocities. »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

EBRD Launches Tech Sofia Hub to Support Operations, Boost Digital Innovation in Bulgaria

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Vice President for Banking Matteo Patrone and Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Economy, Investments and Industry Minister Alexander Poulev opened EBRD's Tech Sofia technology hub on Thursday. EBRD Tech Sofia will support the institution's »»»

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