The Peninsula 1m

Mbappe dazzles as France march on at World Cup; Norway, Mexico advance

Los Angeles, United States: Kylian Mbappe extended his red-hot scoring streak to fire France past Sweden and into the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday as Norway and Mexico both won their opening knockout round games. Mbappe took his tally for the tournament to six goals -- making him joint top-s»»»

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Middle East Observer 11m

SUMED’s Profits Soar to $192mn in 2024

The Arab Petroleum Pipelines Company, widely known as SUMED, has announced an impressive net profit of $192 million for the year 2024. This financial milestone reflects a robust return on paid-in capital of 32.1%, as highlighted by Eng. Mohamed Abdel Hafez, Chairman and Managing Director of SUMED, »»»

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24 News Agency 14m

Kyrgyzstan to purchase 150 ambulances - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan will purchase 150 ambulances for its emergency medical service. Health Minister Damir Osmonov announced to journalists. According to him, the fleet is planned to be replenished this year; a tender has already been held. «Sixty fully equipped Mercedes ambulances will arrive soon. They are»»»

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EU Observer 30m

90% of EU citizens want a more united Europe against global crises, survey shows

The EU’s latest study found that 90 percent of Europeans hope for a more united front in facing global challenges, while almost half of those surveyed expressed a state of uncertainty in the current climate. Conducted during times of conflict between the US and the Middle East, the European Parliam»»»

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The Budapest Times 34m

Lake Balaton faces a crisis far deeper than water levels

The Balaton is simultaneously under pressure from development along its shores, the destruction of reed beds, pollution from sunscreens, chemicals and pharmaceutical residues, large quantities of organic matter introduced through fishing, and the warming of its waters due to climate change — said G»»»

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24 News Agency 38m

30 people suffer food poisoning at Issyk-Kul resort - | 24.KG

Several cases of food poisoning linked to public catering facilities have been registered in Kyrgyzstan over the past month. According to the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, a mass food poisoning incident was recorded on June 24, 2026, at Akun r»»»

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RT 39m

Pakistani grooming gang ringleader cannot be deported from UK – media

A Pakistani rape gang ringleader convicted of dozens of child offenses in the UK cannot be deported under British immigration law despite being stripped of his citizenship, the Oldham Chronicle newspaper has reported. Shabir Ahmed was a leading figure in the Rochdale grooming gang, which sexually e»»»

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The Budapest Times 41m

Industrial producer prices fall

Industrial producer prices were 0.7% lower on average in May 2026 than in the same period of the previous year. Domestic output prices were up by 1.9%, while non-domestic output prices lessened by 1.8% compared to May 2025. Compared to the previous month, domestic output prices were 1.3% and non-do»»»

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The Budapest Times 41m

Trade surplus widens despite falling exports

The surplus of the external trade in goods was EUR 502 million in May, the volume of export decreased by 5.1%, that of import by 2.0% compared to the same period of the previous year. The surplus was EUR 502 million, the balance increased by EUR 160 million, year-on-year. The volume of export decre»»»

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UPI 41m

New York woman charged with funding Palestine Islamic Jihad - UPI.com

Catherine Beth Washburn, seen here in an undated photo provided by the Justice Department, was arrested and charged Tuesday for allegedly providing tens of thousands of dollars to a U.S. designated terrorist organization. Photo courtesy Justice Department/Release July 1 (UPI) -- Federal authorities»»»

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Arab News 41m

US deports first migrant to Pacific nation Palau

SYDNEY: The United States has started deporting migrants to a sparsely populated archipelago in the tropical Pacific, the island nation of Palau told AFP on Wednesday. President Donald Trump has led a push to expel asylum seekers and undocumented migrants from the United States, dispatching them to»»»

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Arab News 41m

The Afghan women farmers keeping their village alive

ESHTIWI: In a remote province of northeastern Afghanistan, women farmers are playing a vital role in their community’s survival among the snow-capped mountains. The fields of Eshtiwi show only the first faint signs of growth in June, with small green sprouts emerging around the village. Habiba, who»»»

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Arab News 41m

US government lifts restrictions on powerful AI models, Anthropic says

SAN FRANCISCO: Anthropic will soon begin restoring access globally to its most powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after the US government lifted a restriction on where they could be released, the company said Tuesday. Over the past couple of weeks, the Trump administration has invoked nation»»»

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Arab News 41m

Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis

The lines are growing at Russian gas stations — and so is the frustration and uncertainty as several months of Ukrainian attacks have set oil refineries ablaze and choked supplies for motorists across the vast country. Fuel rationing has been introduced in many regions, with hourslong queues of car»»»

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Arab News 41m

China’s Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advances

BEIJING: China’s ruling Communist Party must keep pace with changing circumstances while safeguarding the advances it has made, ​President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday during celebrations for its 105th founding anniversary. Xi did not identify specific opportunities or risks in his 40-minute speech»»»

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The Budapest Times 46m

Record temperatures push Hungary’s water and transport networks to the brink

In a Facebook message on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Péter Magyar asked everyone to use tap water only for the most essential purposes in the coming days. The Prime Minister noted that a heat record was broken in Hungary on Tuesday: 42 degrees Celsius was recorded in Szécsény, and temperatures »»»

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24 News Agency 50m

National Bank of Kyrgyzstan seeks technical support services for VMware licenses - | 24.KG

The National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic is interested in purchasing technical support services for VMware vSphere Foundation software licenses and has announced an open tender. The selection procedure and interaction with potential suppliers include several fixed stages, such as the issuance of te»»»

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24 News Agency 50m

Issyk-Kul region to host environmental event for children Clean Life - | 24.KG

From July 2 to 4, the villages of Chon Sary-Oi, Bosteri and the city of Cholpon-Ata in Issyk-Kul region will host an interactive environmental event for children Clean Life, dedicated to waste sorting and recycling. The event is organized by the state-owned enterprise Eco Operator under the Ministr»»»

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Sputnik 53m

Italy Blocks NATO Military Aid for Ukraine in 2027

NATO member states have failed to agree on next year's military aid commitments for Ukraine ahead of the upcoming summit in Turkiye, with Italy blocking the financial package and the United States watering down political language on Ukraine's European security ties. Italian opposition prevented the»»»

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Sputnik 53m

Sanctions Lifted: Iran Selling Oil 20% More Expensive — Ghalibaf

Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has confirmed that oil exports are flowing again following the lifting of sanctions, with Tehran selling crude at prices 20% higher than before. "Since the day we lifted the blockade, we have exported more than 40 million barr»»»

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Sputnik 53m

Kushner, Witkoff Claim 'Positive' Qatar Talks as Technical Negotiations Move Ahead — Report

US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have held positive discussions with regional leaders in Qatar, and lower‑level technical talks with Iran are progressing, according to a senior administration official cited by Bloomberg. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said progress »»»

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Arabfinance 58m

PARAGON | ADEER brings EGP 70B Sumou Boulevard project to London property expo Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: PARAGON | ADEER is presenting Sumou Boulevard, its EGP 70 billion mixed-use development in Mostakbal City, at the 20th edition of the Nile Property Expo in London, as the company expands its outreach to Egyptian expatriates and UK-based investors, as per a press release. The 500,000-s»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan’s healthcare institutions to receive 100 vehicles - | 24.KG

Healthcare institutions across Kyrgyzstan will receive 100 vehicles ahead of Medical Workers’ Day, which is celebrated annually on the first Sunday of July. The press service of the Ministry of Health told 24.kg news agency that the official vehicles will be distributed across the regions. Benefici»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan and USA discuss export of agricultural products to U.S. market - | 24.KG

Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Erlist Akunbekov and U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Lesslie Viguerie discussed the expansion of cooperation in the agricultural sector, with a focus on exporting Kyrgyz agricultural products to the American market. The tw»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Takeaways from US Supreme Court: Citizenship, presidential power, voting, immigration

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump didn't get what he wanted in some of the biggest Supreme Court cases this year: tariffs, birthright citizenship and the attempted firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. But he also emerged from the term with even greater power. His immigration crackdown was»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Philippine passport climbs anew: Latest index shows Filipinos can now access 79 destinations

Manila: The Philippine passport has posted another modest improvement in global travel mobility, according to the latest Passport Index dashboard. This highlights gradual gains in visa access even as Filipinos continue to face visa requirements across much of Europe -- particularly the 29-member Sc»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Health Ministry briefed on modern solutions to protect road accident victims - | 24.KG

Minister of Health of Kyrgyzstan Damir Osmonov and the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt discussed road accident prevention and ways to improve medical care for victims. The parties also addressed issues related to strengthening interagency cooperation in the field of r»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai’s student drug reality: Why cases stay low

Dubai: Dubai Police have reaffirmed that student drug abuse in the UAE remains limited to isolated cases and does not reflect a wider social trend, stressing that prevention, early detection and family engagement are key to protecting young people. In a podcast discussion on Arabcast, Brigadier Dr »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai gold buyers get price relief as rates hit lowest level in weeks

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai opened lower on Wednesday, giving jewellery buyers another chance to lock in rates after a steady pullback from last month’s highs. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily busin»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kyrgyzstan’s taekwondo team wins 10 medals at Astana tournament - | 24.KG

The national taekwondo team of Kyrgyzstan successfully completed its performance at the prestigious international competition in the capital of Kazakhstan. The Taekwondo Association reported. Following the results of two tournaments, Kyrgyz athletes won ten medals (two silver and eight bronze), dem»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

SCNS gets new head: Maksat Asanaliev appointed to replace Shabdanbekov - | 24.KG

Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov has been relieved of his duties. The corresponding decree was signed by President Sadyr Japarov. According to sources, Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov may continue working in another senior government positio»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Reconstruction of Chon-Kapka checkpoint on Kyrgyz-Kazakh border completed - | 24.KG

A comprehensive reconstruction of Chon-Kapka-Avtodorozhny checkpoint in Manas district of Talas region has been completed. The State Border Service of the Kyrgyz Republic reported. According to the service, the reconstruction was carried out to increase its throughput capacity. Conditions for cross»»»

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RT 1h

AfD co-chair wants Germany to resume Russian energy imports

Germany urgently needs to lift the ban on Russian oil and gas imports to prop up its struggling economy, Alice Weidel, the co-chair of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has said. She also vowed to restore economic ties between the two countries if her party comes to power. The German economy»»»

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UPI 1h

China rare-earth arrests raise supply risks for South Korea - UPI.com

Two Fuji Electric employees face an alleged license-evasion case as Beijing expands export controls on Japanese companies A rare earth mine in Ganxian county in central China's Jiangxi province. Photo by STR / EPA June 30 (Asia Today) -- China's detention of two Japanese corporate employees over al»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Stuck in traffic? Here's where Dubai's busiest roads are congested this morning

Dubai: Commuters are facing another busy morning on Dubai's roads, with congestion building on major routes from Sharjah into the emirate as rush-hour traffic intensifies, according to Google Maps. Motorists travelling from Sharjah towards Dubai are experiencing delays on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) th»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 46°C as dust, humidity and low clouds persist this week

Dubai: Temperatures across the UAE are forecast to climb to 46 degrees Celsius inland this week, with fresh winds expected to stir blowing dust, humidity persisting along the coast and a further rise in temperatures from Friday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said Wednesday'»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Kyrgyzstan not to be left without fuel after Russia's ban on gasoline exports - | 24.KG

Russia’s ban on the export of gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation kerosene will also affect Kyrgyzstan. First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Daniyar Amangeldiev told 24.kg news agency. According to him, the Cabinet of Ministers has already urgently addressed the issue of duty-free impo»»»

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Al Majalla 2h

An Egypt-Türkiye reset could anchor a new regional order

On 20 June 2020, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi drew a red line around the Libyan cities of Sirte and al-Jufra, threatening to intervene militarily if Türkiye-backed forces crossed it. In so doing, he set Cairo on a collision course with Ankara. A year earlier, after the former Egyptian Pr»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Transportation, tourism & agriculture are the most affected sectors by the increase in gasoline & diesel prices

How will the increase in gasoline and diesel prices affect prices of other commodities? Will the Government be able to control the markets and prevent the traders from raising prices? Is it possible to increase gasoline and diesel prices while other products’ price remain unaffected? What would hap»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

International motorcycle expedition Road of Nomads arrives in Osh - | 24.KG

The international motorcycle expedition Road of Nomads has arrived in Osh. Since 2016, it has brought together motorcycle travel enthusiasts from Central Asia, fostering friendships and promoting the region. Deputy Mayor of Osh Masuda Aidarbekova greeted the expedition participants on the city’s ce»»»

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Gulf News 2h

New look, same mission: Sharjah police unveil airport uniform

Sharjah: Sharjah Police has unveiled a new official uniform for airport police personnel as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational readiness, improve workplace conditions and strengthen the quality of security services provided to travellers. The new uniform was launched by Lieutenant Gener»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Nine children die after three-wheeler plunges into canal in Upper Egypt

Dubai: Nine children drowned and two others injured after a three-wheeled cargo vehicle carrying children and young workers plunged into the Nag Hammadi Canal in Abu Tig district of Egypt's Assiut governorate on Tuesday, authorities said. Police said they received reports that the vehicle had falle»»»

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France24 2h

US envoys met with mediators in Qatar, talks with Iran up in the air

US envoys met Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday for discussions on negotiations with Iran, even as both Tehran and Doha dismissed President Donald Trump's suggestion that direct US – Iran talks were taking place. The meetings come as both sides seek to implement a memorandum of understanding aime»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts northwestern China

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck a remote area of northwestern China early Wednesday, the US Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at 7:44 am Beijing time (23:44 UTC Tuesday) about 261-268 km (162-167 miles) south-southeast of Dunhuang in Gansu province, near the Qinghai border, at a shallow d»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Iran not to enter talks with US unless MoU's certain provisions fulfilled: Ghalibaf

Tehran: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf said Iran will not enter negotiations with the United States on a final agreement unless certain paragraphs of a recently-signed peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two sides are implemented. Ghalibaf, also the head of Iran'»»»

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France24 2h

Business - UK government likely to challenge Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

The British government says it could step in to challenge Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. French inflation slowed to just 1.8% in June year on year, down from 2.4% in May. And, more than a million undocumented people in Spain apply to obtain legal status as part»»»

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UPI 2h

Trump disclosure shows billions in income after return to White House - UPI.com

President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order on vehicle repairs in the Oval Office at the White House on Monday. A financial disclosure made public on Tuesday shows that Trump reported more than $2 billion last year in income and revenue. File Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License P»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Counting down to cooler days? Here's when UAE summer officially ends

Dubai: The UAE's astronomical summer will come to an end on September 23, when the autumnal equinox marks the official start of autumn, although meteorologists classify September as the first month of the autumn season, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society a»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Japanese yen at 40-year low: Why care even if you don't own investments?

Dubai: Japan's currency has dropped to its weakest level against the US dollar since 1986, putting global investors on alert and raising fresh concerns about whether Tokyo will step in to support the yen. At first glance, the decline may appear to have little relevance for people living in the UAE.»»»

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Gulf News 3h

No diesel, only water: Inside India’s hydrogen train — speed, route and why it matters

India is edging closer to launching its first indigenously developed hydrogen-powered train, marking a significant milestone in the country’s clean energy transition under Indian Railways’ sustainability drive. The hydrogen fuel-cell train is currently being tested on the Jind–Sonipat route in Hary»»»

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