Arab News 33m

UN sanctions loom over US-Iran peace deal as ‘snapback’ divide clouds path to economic relief

NEW YORK CITY: When the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on June 14, ending more than three months of war and opening a 60-day negotiating window, the announcement was greeted with international relief. But many questions remain unanswered, central among them whether the economic re»»»

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Arab News 1h

How immigration fears and far-right politics are reshaping Britain a decade after Brexit

LONDON: On June 23, it will be exactly 10 years since the UK voted narrowly to leave the EU, a decision driven primarily by concerns about what politicians campaigning for Brexit described as “out-of-control immigration.” Britain, insisted the UK Independence Party in the run-up to the 2016 referen»»»

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UPI 2h

Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan to be only 'Dan Sullivan' on state's ballot - UPI.com

Alaska's top elections official ruled Monday that a challenger with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan will not appear on the state's primary ballot. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- Alaska's top elections official ruled Monday that a primary challenger shar»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Egypt held 1-1 by Belgium in Seattle

DPA/TNN Seattle (Washington) Substitute Romelu Lukaku forced an equalizer moments after coming on to help Belgium deny Egypt a first men’s World Cup victory in a 1-1 draw on Monday. Lukaku’s season at Napoli was ravaged with injury but he was picked for his fourth World Cup because of his experienc»»»

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BNE 3h

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: EU Parliament is having a laugh again. Sanctions gun turns to Turkish justice minister Gurlek

On June 17, the European Parliament is scheduled to vote on a draft report assessing progress made by Turkey last year towards EU accession. The document calls for the sanctioning of the country’s justice minister, Akin Gurlek. Prepare for a bit of noise. Political actors, who i»»»

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Arab News 3h

Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game

SEATTLE: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Han»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group game

Seattle: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt's Mohamed Han»»»

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Arab News 4h

Uganda opposition figure seized by soldiers as army chief vows ‘hurt and pain’

KAMPALA, Uganda: An opposition figure in Uganda was detained Monday on the orders of the army chief, whose increased role in his father’s administration has worried opposition and human rights defenders. Erias Lukwago was taken from his house by armed soldiers after he had sought to serve Gen. Muho»»»

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UPI 4h

California Gov. Newsom accuses Trump of targeting him politically in probe - UPI.com

California Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a media availability in Los Angeles on July 16. On Monday, he accused the Trump administration of targeting him unfairly in a probe. File Photo by Jonathan Alcorn/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday said the federal governme»»»

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RT 5h

Son of Norwegian crown princess jailed for rape

The son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape. The verdict comes as the country’s monarchy has been caught up in an ongoing scandal over the princess’ links to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, was found guilty on Mond»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Video shows man beaten by police officers in Budapest

A Budapest Central District Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of a man for one month in a final ruling after he fled from police in a car. Proceedings have been initiated against him on suspicion of violence against a public official, the Metropolitan Court told MTI on Monday. RTL News on S»»»

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RT 5h

Why many Israelis believe Trump’s Iran deal could backfire

After more than three and a half months of fighting and intense back-and-forth negotiations, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran, under Pakistani mediation, have reached a final agreement to end hostilities between them. The deal is expected to be signed in Geneva on June»»»

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Arab News 5h

Somaliland opens embassy in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM: Somaliland opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, Israel’s foreign ministry announced, months after Israel became the first country to recognize the breakaway African state’s independence. “Honoured to host my dear friend President @Abdirahmanirro at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, »»»

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Arab News 5h

Somaliland opens embassy in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM: Somaliland opened its embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, Israel’s foreign ministry announced, months after Israel became the first country to recognize the breakaway African state’s independence. “Honoured to host my dear friend President @Abdirahmanirro at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, »»»

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Arab News 5h

Dutch court sentences Syrian to 26 years in prison for torture

THE HAGUE: A ‌district court in The Hague on Monday sentenced to 26 years in prison a former pro-Assad militia member ​for committing crimes against humanity by torturing and raping prisoners more than a decade ago. The judges said it was established that 58-year-old Rafik A., whose last name was w»»»

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Jordan Times 5h

Stocks drop, oil rises as Iran and rate worries

HONG KONG — Fresh worries about the Middle East ceasefire and the prospect of a US interest rate hike hit most stocks and lifted oil prices Thursday, following a rollercoaster week for markets that has sent shivers through trading floors.Investors took a little heart from closely watched data Wedne»»»

Jordan Times 5h

German working-age population to shrink dramatically — study

FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany's working-age population will shrink by 4.3 million by 2036 as people retire, the birth rate drops and tougher migration policies deter foreign workers, a study warned Monday.Falling numbers of workers spell yet another challenge for Europe's struggling top economy, alr»»»

UPI 5h

FBI warns of Kali365 phishing scam targeting Microsoft 365 users - UPI.com

The Federal Bureau of Investigations issued a public service announcement Monday to warn of a phishing scam that targets Microsoft 365 users. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA June 15 (UPI) -- The Federal Bureau of Investigations issued a public service announcement Monday to warn of a phishing sc»»»

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Arab News 5h

Dutch court sentences Syrian to 26 years in prison for torture

THE HAGUE: A ‌district court in The Hague on Monday sentenced to 26 years in prison a former pro-Assad militia member ​for committing crimes against humanity by torturing and raping prisoners more than a decade ago. The judges said it was established that 58-year-old Rafik A., whose last name was w»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 6h

Min of Energy: Polish energy in the crosshairs of adversaries

Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka said cybersecurity in the energy sector and protection of critical infrastructure are now strategic issues for Poland’s state security, economy, and citizens. In a letter to CYBERSEC EXPO & FORUM 2026 participants in Katowice, he stressed that the energy transition, ra»»»

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UPI 6h

Trump to hold rally during July Fourth celebration on National Mall - UPI.com

President Donald Trump said Monday that he will hold a rally during America’s 250th anniversary celebration on the Fourth of July. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Monday that he will hold a rally on the National Mall during America's 250th anniv»»»

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Arab News 6h

KSrelief chief meets ambassador of Brunei

RIYADH: Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the adviser at the Royal Court and the general supervisor of the Saudi aid agency KSrelief, met Harun Junid, the ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Kingdom, at the center’s headquarters in Riyadh on Monday. The two sides discussed topics of mutual interest relat»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Araghchi stresses 'importance of respecting Lebanon's sovereignty' in call with Aoun

President Joseph Aoun on Monday welcomed the announced U.S.-Iran deal to end the Middle East war during a call from Tehran's top diplomat and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, the Lebanese presidency said in a statement. The Lebanese leader said he hoped the agreement would be a "positive step towar»»»

UPI 7h

Supreme Court will not take Carter Page's lawsuit against James Comey - UPI.com

James Comey, former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, testifies via videoconference during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 30, 2020. The U.S. Supreme Court will not take up former Trump adviser Carter Page’s lawsuit against Comey, it decided Monday. »»»

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France24 7h

Son of Norway's crown princess sentenced to four years in prison for rape

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s crown princess, was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday after an Oslo court convicted him of two counts of rape and 32 other offences, including violence against a former partner, threats and drug-related crimes. An Oslo court on Monday sentenced Norwe»»»

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RT 7h

Poland pressures Zelensky over honoring Nazi-linked group

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has given Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky “a few more days” to renounce the honoring of nationalist militias that massacred Poles during World War II, officials said. The diplomatic feud between the neighboring countries erupted last month when Zelensky renamed an»»»

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Arab News 8h

Saudi Supreme Court announces Tuesday as beginning of new Islamic year

RIYADH: Tuesday will mark the beginning of the Islamic calendar, Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Monday after the crescent moon of Muharram was sighted. Muharram is the first month of the Hijri calendar and Muslims are encouraged to fast on the day of Ashura which falls on the tenth of th»»»

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TAP 8h

Ezzeddine Bach Chaouch released (Judicial source)

Tunis, June 15 (TAP) - The Criminal Division of the Tunis Court of First Instance of Tunis had ordered the release of former President of the Special Delegation of the Municipality of Carthage Ezzedine Bach Chaouch, prosecuted in a case related to...»»»

Arab News 8h

Sudanese journalist denied UK visa to attend awards ceremony

LONDON: Sudanese journalist Mohammed Amin has been denied a UK visa to attend an awards ceremony at which he has been nominated for a top prize recognizing his reporting from Sudan. Amin, a freelance correspondent for Middle East Eye, was due to attend the One World Media Awards, where he is nomina»»»

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UPI 8h

British Court of Appeals upholds Palestine Action ban - UPI.com

1 of 3 | The five judges on the Court of Appeals ruled that the ban on the organization Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act is “justified and proportionate.” File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- The British Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the ban on the pro-Pales»»»

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UPI 8h

Ecuador prosecutor killed in latest attack on justice officials - UPI.com

Fishing boats burn off the port of Manta, Ecuador, on June 6. The Ecuadorian National Police said at least 20 boats were destroyed or damaged. Photo by Ariel Ochoa/EPA June 15 (UPI) -- Ecuador's Attorney General's Office said a new attack targeting justice officials left a prosecutor dead in the po»»»

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Tanjug 8h

NBS: Third IMF review under PCI-backed economic programme deemed successful

BELGRADE - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded that a third review of the implementation of an economic programme supported by the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) for Serbia has been successful, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) announced on Monday. "Given Serbi»»»

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Arab News 9h

Bahrain sentences 12 people to 10 years’ imprisonment for supporting Iranian attacks

LONDON: Bahrain’s High Criminal Court on Monday sentenced 12 people to 10 years’ imprisonment and imposed fines of 2,000 Bahraini dinars ($5,300) on some for supporting Iranian attacks against the country. The Head of the Terrorism Crimes Prosecution announced on Monday that the court issued ruling»»»

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Arab News 9h

Jordan foils infiltration, narcotic smuggling attempt

LONDON: Border Guards in Jordan thwarted an attempt to smuggle narcotics and prevented an infiltration by an individual in two separate incidents on Monday. The Eastern Military Zone intercepted electronically guided balloons carrying drugs that were crossing into Jordanian territory. No arrests we»»»

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Sputnik 9h

Hague Court Dismisses Ukrainian Claims on Black Sea, Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has won the international arbitration on the rights of coastal state in the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday. "Today, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague announced the final decision on the 10-year arb»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Foreign Ministry Strongly Condemns Arson Attack on Diplomatic Vehicles of Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the arson attack on diplomatic vehicles belonging to the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje, the Ministry said in a statement published on its website on Monday. The Ministry strongly condemns this demonstrative act of aggression, which endangered the heal»»»

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UPI 10h

Supreme Court passes on hearing for 98-year-old judge - UPI.com

A judge who is turning 99 years old on Saturday is seeking to have her suspension lifted but the U.S. Supreme Court is passing on taking up her case. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI. | License Photo June 15 (UPI) -- A judge who is turning 99 years old on Saturday is seeking to have her suspension lif»»»

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Novinite 10h

Cars Belonging to the Bulgarian Embassy Set Ablaze in Central Skopje, Sofia Condemns “Act of Aggression” (UPDATED)

An unknown individual set fire on June 15, 2026, to two vehicles belonging to the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Skopje, in an incident that has triggered a sharp diplomatic response from Sofia and renewed concerns over security in North Macedonia. Photo: BGNES According to initial informa»»»

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Novinite 10h

Peevski Reshapes DPS Leadership, Removes Key Figures After Internal Review

Delyan Peevski has carried out a major reshuffle of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) leadership, removing several senior figures from the party’s top bodies following a meeting of the Central Council, according to an official statement. The changes affect both the Central Executive Commit»»»

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UPI 11h

Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway’s crown princess, found guilty, sentenced for rape - UPI.com

Marius Borg Hoiby has been found guilty of two counts of rape and other charges and sentenced to four years in prison. Hoiby is the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit but is not a member of the royal family. File Photo by Lise Aserud/EPA June 15 (UPI) -- Marius Borg Hoiby has been found gui»»»

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Arab News 11h

Saudi Arabia unveils plan for impressive new home of international tennis

RIYADH: The Qiddiya Investment Company announced on Monday plans for a 33,000-capacity National Tennis Centre — a world-class sports and entertainment landmark that will position Saudi Arabia as a future hub for international tennis, local grassroots participation and year-round community play. Loc»»»

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Arab News 11h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index holds steady to close at 11,095

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index remained steady on Monday, losing just 8.56 points, or 0.08 percent, to close at 11,095.86. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR6.5 billion ($1.73 billion), as 165 of the stocks advanced and 88 retreated. The Kingdom’s parallel mark»»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE President discusses bilateral ties and regional developments with President Sisi

Cairo: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with Egyptian President His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during a fraternal visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. The two leaders discussed the strong relations between the UAE and Egypt and cooperation across various »»»

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Gulf News 12h

Akal Takht declares Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ‘anti-Guru’, asks Sikh community to shun him

Dubai: The Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of the Sikhs, on Monday declared Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann “anti-Guru” and “Panth Virodhi (anti-community)” and asked the Sikh community to sever all ties with him over an alleged objectionable video and a controversial law passed by t»»»

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Novinite 12h

Employers’ Group Calls on Bulgaria’s Government to End Social Security Privileges in the Budget SectorOpinions

The Confederation of Employers and Industrialists in Bulgaria (KRIB) has urged Prime Minister Rumen Radev and parliamentary groups in the 52nd National Assembly to support legislative proposals requiring certain categories of public-sector employees to pay their own social security contributions. T»»»

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Arab News 12h

Two men convicted of plot to torch houses linked to UK PM Starmer

LONDON: Two men were convicted Monday of a plot orchestrated by a mysterious Russian-speaking figure last year to set fire to property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The fires in May 2025 damaged the home Starmer moved out of when he became prime minister, as well as an apartment bu»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Police mistakenly shoot, kill Australian child in Pakistan

Lahore, Pakistan: Police shot and killed an Australian child in eastern Pakistan, authorities said, with Canberra calling on Monday for an investigation into the incident that also wounded two of the girl's family members. Police in Pakistan's most populous eastern province, Punjab, said that offic»»»

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Middle East Observer 12h

EGX Rallies as Egyptian Investors Rebuild Positions

Domestic Buyers Lead Broad-Based Recovery Following Week of Profit-Taking Cairo — Egyptian equities staged a strong recovery on Sunday as domestic investors returned to the market following a week of profit-taking, lifting all major indices and reversing a significant portion of recent losses. The »»»

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Gulf News 12h

UAE to host global AI dialogue on anticipatory humanitarian action

Under the patronage of Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, the Development Affairs Office at the Presidential Court has announced the organization of a high-level dialogue session on strengthening antic»»»

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France24 12h

Spotlight - Former Tory MP and military officer on PM Starmer's 'rope-a-dope' week

The British prime minister is once again fighting for his political survival, on the back foot after his defence secretary and armed forces minister quit the government over complaints of a lack of military spending and sufficient commitment to keep Britain safe from the spectre of Russian attack. »»»

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