Bulgarian News Agency 12m

Bulgaria Must Not Support Sanctions That Harm Europe More Than Russia, Says Progressive Bulgaria's Floor Leader Vitanov

In a Nova TV interview on Sunday, commenting on proposed European sanctions against Russia, Progressive Bulgaria’s Floor Leader Petar Vitanov argued that Bulgaria's government is guided by two key principles: first, that it cannot support sanctions that inflict greater damage on the European econom»»»

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France24 32m

Pressure mounts on UK Prime Minister Starmer amid reports he could resign within days

Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was reflecting on the “political realities” facing his leadership, a senior minister said Sunday, as media reports suggested he could resign within days. The speculation follows rival Andy Burnham’s decisive by-election victory, which has strengthened expect»»»

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Arab News 47m

Frankly Speaking: Is the Middle East at a diplomatic turning point?

RIYADH: A professor of international relations says diplomacy remains the only path to lasting peace in the Middle East, as the US announced on Friday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon, hours after planned US-Iran talks in Switzerland were postponed. Appearing on the Ar»»»

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Qatar Tribune 54m

QF, QNB sign agreement to rename Education City Stadium

Qatar Foundation (QF) and QNB Group on Sunday have announced the signing of an agreement that will see one of Qatar's most iconic sporting venues renamed the QNB Education City Stadium. Located at the heart of QF's Education City, the stadium will carry the name under a five-year agreement between »»»

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France24 1h

Zelensky stripped of Poland's top award amid diplomatic spat

Ukraine's president has returned a state decoration he received from Poland amid a diplomatic spat. Poland stripped Volodymyr Zelensky of the award after Zelensky renamed a ⁠military unit in honour of the World War Two-era Ukrainian Insurgent Army. The insurgents were involved in massacres which Po»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Hungarian FM Anita Orbán says documents were shredded by Szijjártó's team before handover

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Anita Orbán has revealed in an interview with Austria’s leading daily Der Standard that “quite a lot” of documents were shredded at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade before the new government took office. Austrian interview touches on shredded files, Ukraine and e»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Egyptian Pound Leads Emerging-Market Gains as Oil Prices Ease

Currency trades below EGP 50 per dollar as lower energy costs, portfolio inflows and IMF-backed reforms lift sentiment The Egyptian pound has emerged as one of the strongest-performing emerging-market currencies in recent days, supported by falling oil prices, renewed foreign investor demand for lo»»»

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Arab News 2h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index slips to close at 11,076  

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday, losing 44.46 points, or 0.40 percent, to close at 11,076.67. The total trading turnover on the benchmark index reached SR2.79 billion ($751 million), with 95 stocks advancing and 164 declining. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel marke»»»

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Middle East Observer 3h

EGX Rises as Foreign Capital Returns Across Debt and Equities

Strong Week for Egyptian Assets as Record Debt Inflows, Equity Gains and Futures Launch Signal Market Deepening Cairo — Egyptian equities ended a shortened trading week on a positive note as foreign investors increased exposure to both government debt and equities, while the launch of the country’s»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Indian expat, 43, dies of cardiac arrest after playing badminton in UAE

Ajman: A 43-year-old Indian expat in the UAE died of a cardiac arrest in Ajman after a routine badminton session on Wednesday night, just days after another compatriot collapsed and died while playing cricket in Dubai, his family has confirmed. Anwar Sadiq, a father of two from Kerala who had lived»»»

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Arab News 3h

Erdogan orders talks to reopen Orthodox Christian seminary in Turkey, a focus for Trump

ANKARA: Turkish President ‌Tayyip Erdogan ordered officials on Sunday to resume talks on reopening an Orthodox Christian seminary near Istanbul, ​an issue raised by U.S. President Donald Trump, who is expected to visit Ankara next month for a NATO summit. The Halki seminary, founded in 1844 and shu»»»

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Gulf News 3h

NEET-UG row: Nagpur student faces twist after Abu Dhabi centre mix-up claim

Abdullah Mohammad Talib, whose family stated that he was allocated a school in Abu Dhabi as exam centre for the NEET-UG examination, came to an examination venue in Nagpur to sit in the competitive test. His father, Mohammad Talib, said the student was apprehensive and will feel better as he writes»»»

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France24 4h

Middle East live: Iran says it will not enter into US peace talks if war in Lebanon carries on

An Iranian official warned on Sunday that the country would not enter into talks on a broader agreement with the United States unless the war in Lebanon comes to an end, adding that the ongoing conflict between Israel and militant group Hezbollah will top the agenda in talks. Follow »»»

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France24 4h

A week in France - France swelters under record-breaking temperatures

It's hot here in France. The country's weather service expects the current heatwave to be “widespread, prolonged and intense”, with temperatures in some areas potentially topping 40 degrees Celsius.   Paris will still hold its Fete de la Musique celebrations, but local officials in other »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4h

Busy week for Hungary’s Foreign Ministry: EU talks, V4 diplomacy, Austria meetings and Brussels summit

Hungary’s Foreign Ministry has concluded what Foreign Minister Anita Orbán described as a busy and productive week of diplomacy, with meetings stretching from Luxembourg to Vienna and Brussels and covering issues ranging from European Union enlargement to regional cooperation and migration. In a su»»»

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France24 4h

Zelensky returns Polish award as WWII row strains alliance

Ukraine and Poland's close wartime partnership has been shaken by a growing dispute over World War II history, with President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior Ukrainian officials returning Polish state honours after Warsaw stripped him of its highest award. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and h»»»

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Novinite 4h

"Homes Are for Living, Not Speculation" as Bulgaria Considers Higher Tax on Multiple PropertiesOpinions

The debate over property taxation has moved to the forefront of Bulgaria’s fiscal agenda, with politicians and experts discussing whether owners of multiple homes should face progressively higher taxes. Supporters of the idea argue that housing should primarily serve as a place to live rather than »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Why fermented foods are so good for gut, and 5 ways to eat them more

Almost every culture on earth has fermented foods in its traditional cuisine. These foods - from yogurt to sauerkraut to kimchi and kefir - are made with microorganisms that transform them. Fermentation provided a way to preserve foods thousands of years before refrigeration was invented, and it wa»»»

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Arab News 5h

Oman trade surplus steady at $4bn despite drop in oil, gas exports 

JEDDAH: Oman’s trade surplus held steady at 1.54 billion Omani rials ($4.01 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, as imports fell faster than exports, preliminary data showed. Total merchandise exports fell 8.5 percent year-on-year to 5.3 billion rials, while imports declined 11.7 percent to 3.8 b»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Kuwait arrests four fugitives convicted in $180 million public funds misappropriation case

Kuwait's Interior Ministry has arrested four people convicted in cases involving the misappropriation of public funds and causing serious damage to state finances, with losses estimated at about $180 million. The ministry said the suspects, including three men and one woman, were apprehended by the»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Egypt’s TMG launches global Sylvester Stallone campaign for EGP 1.6 trillion SouthMed project (video)

Egypt’s Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG) has launched a global promotional campaign fronted by Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone for its SouthMed tourism project, a development with investments nearing EGP 1 trillion and anticipated sales of EGP 1.6 trillion (approximately $35bn). The campaign »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Saudi Arabia, UAE top destinations for Pakistani job seekers despite conflict

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani workers continued to head to Gulf countries for jobs despite the conflict that engulfed parts of the Middle East earlier this year, according to official migration data. Figures released by the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment showed that more than 300,000 Pakistani»»»

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Arab News 5h

King Charles to reveal tax details for the first time, palace says

LONDON: Britain’s ‌King Charles will tell the public for the first time on Thursday how ​much tax he pays as monarch, a royal spokesperson said on Sunday, as Buckingham Palace seeks to be more accountable and transparent. By law, Charles is not obliged to pay income tax, capital gains ‌tax or inher»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Egypt uncovers two rare dynastic tombs in Minya, shedding light on ancient funerary architecture

Egypt has uncovered two rare tombs dating back to the Early Dynastic Period in Minya province, a discovery that archaeologists say could provide new insights into the evolution of ancient Egyptian funerary architecture and burial practices. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said a mission fro»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Awqaf ministry marks graduation of 2025-2026 scholarship cohort in high-profile ceremony

The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs held its annual scholarship graduation ceremony for the 2025-2026 academic year. Patronised by Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Shaheen bin Ghanem Al Ghanem, the event underscored the Ministry's commitment to advancing e»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Iran says Lebanon conflict 'main topic' in US talks

Iran said on Sunday that the ongoing conflict in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah will top the agenda in talks with the United States in Switzerland, as well as issues such as frozen Iranian funds and the sale of the country's oil. "The Zionist regime continues to violate its commitment in Leba»»»

Arab News 6h

Iran says Lebanon conflict ‘main topic’ in US talks

TEHRAN: Iran said on Sunday that the ongoing conflict in Lebanon between Israel and militant group Hezbollah will top the agenda in talks with the United States in Switzerland, as well as issues such as frozen Iranian funds and the sale of the country’s oil. “The Zionist regime continues to violate»»»

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Arab News 6h

Implementation gap biggest obstacle to development, says IsDB chairman 

JEDDAH: The biggest obstacle facing many Islamic Development Bank member countries is not access to capital but weak implementation capacity that prevents development plans from becoming bankable projects, IsDB Group Chairman Mohammed Al-Jasser said. Speaking to Arab News after securing a new five-»»»

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RT 7h

Can small nations survive in a world of civilizational giants?

Alongside the ongoing debate among scholars and expert circles regarding the most accurate terminology for the emerging global order – multipolar, polycentric, or multi-nodal – the concept of the “civilizational state” has naturally gained prominence. I first encountered this framework in the work »»»

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Arab News 8h

Dubai restaurant’s comedy-drama series focuses on power of storytelling

DUBAI: A Dubai restaurant has taken an unusual approach to marketing by turning its staff into actors. Bocasu, a Japanese-inspired dining concept in Al-Quoz, Dubai, has launched “BocaShow,” a 10-episode scripted comedy-drama series on YouTube featuring its own team playing fictionalized versions of»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Pakistan's mango trade takes a hit from regional conflict

Tando Allahyar: Beneath the scorching sun in Pakistan's southern mango belt, labourers balance on tree branches, working at a swift pace to throw the freshly picked fruit into sacks held ready by farmhands waiting below. Though mango season is well underway, far less of the fruit will be bound for »»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Sri Lanka’s Pathirage eyes Commonwealth Games, Asian record after Doha triumph

Doha, Qatar: Sri Lankan javelin throw sensation Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage captured his maiden Doha Diamond League victory in emphatic fashion on Friday evening with a monumental 88.68m mark, and wasted no time looking ahead to claiming back-to-back global championships medals. After becoming the ei»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

MoC opens registration for Akhlaq Award competition

Doha: The Ministry of Culture (MoC) announced the opening of registration for the second edition of the international calligraphy competition “Akhlaq Award,” inviting calligraphers and creatives from around the world. The competition aims to revive traditional Arabic calligraphy while highlighting »»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Japan stroll to victory over Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game

Monterrey, Mexico: Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Qatar prepare for must-win clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina

Doha, Qatar: Qatar began full-fledged preparations for a decisive Group B clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina at Seattle Stadium on Wednesday, with their FIFA World Cup knockout hopes hanging in the balance. After opening their campaign with a late 1-1 draw against group favourites Switzerland, Qatar »»»

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Arab News 10h

Flyweight Manel Kape continues successful run at UFC Fight Night

Flyweight Manel Kape stopped Kyoji Horiguchi in the third round for ‌his fourth straight victory on Saturday night in the UFC Fight Night main event in Las Vegas. Kape’s TKO at 2:42 in the third of five scheduled rounds marked a transition period in a division whose champion, Joshua ​Van, successfu»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Tight security as India holds exam retest after leak scandal

New Delhi: India's 2.2 million aspiring medical students sit a re-examination under tight security on Sunday, after the last test was scrapped following a paper leak that triggered widespread outrage. The failure of the hugely competitive exam, along with a separate marking fiasco in high school te»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
France24 10h

Iran says closed Strait of Hormuz as US deal hits obstacle ahead of Swiss talks

Iran said Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while warning that upcoming talks with the United States in Switzerland are unlikely to advance unless the fighting stops. President Donald Trump countered by threatening U.S.-imposed tolls o»»»

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Arabfinance 11h

Egypt launches 2nd State Ownership Policy Document for 2026-2030 Arab Finance For Information Technology

Aeab Finance: Egypt launched the second edition of its State Ownership Policy document for 2026-2030, outlining a framework to enhance the state's role as a regulator and enabler of economic activity while supporting greater private-sector participation, as per a statement. The document, titled "De»»»

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Sputnik 11h

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Resign Monday – Report

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday after accepting that his time in office has run out, The Observer reported, citing Labour MPs and ministers. The prime minister now faces an ultimatum from his own party. A majority of Labour MPs are backing Andy Burnham, the Mayor»»»

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Sputnik 11h

South Korea Becomes World's Fastest‑Growing Arms Exporter - SIPRI

South Korea has emerged as one of the world's fastest‑growing arms exporters, with revenues from its top defense firms projected to nearly quadruple since 2021, according to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The country now ranks as the ninth largest arms e»»»

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Arab News 11h

The future is now for 18-year-old striker on Egypt’s World Cup squad

VANCOUVER: Egypt striker Hamza Abdelkarim is just 18 and one of the youngest players at the World Cup, but he’s handling soccer’s biggest stage as a seasoned professional. The 6-footer is one of 22 teenagers on squads at the World Cup and he’s the youngest player ever to play for his nation in the »»»

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Al Majalla 11h

The war inside Iran's right

The deal to end Iran's war with the United States was made by one part of the hardline establishment and might be savaged by another. To judge whether the peace holds, watch the fight among the hardliners and not the reformists. In the nights after Iran and the United States agreed to end their war»»»

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The Budapest Times 12h

Tisza rejects claims of secret constitutional court deal

Márton Melléthei-Barna, deputy leader of the Tisza parliamentary group, denied that he had entered into any secret pact or behind-the-scenes agreement concerning President Tamás Sulyok’s submission to the Constitutional Court. The politician was responding on Facebook on Saturday after Fidesz claim»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Room heroics earn Curacao World Cup point against Ecuador

Kansas City: Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero against Ecuador on Saturday, keeping out a barrage of shots to help the tiny Caribbean nation claim their first ever World Cup point in a goalless draw that keeps alive their hopes of reaching the knockout phase. Ecuador, who finished second in»»»

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Arab News 13h

Spain seek reset vs. Saudi Arabia after opening draw

Spain extended their unbeaten streak in competitive fixtures to 32 matches during their World Cup ‌opener last week. And yet, it was hard not to see La Roja’s scoreless draw against debutant Cape Verde — the third-least-populated country to ever qualify for the World Cup — as a disastrous start for»»»

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Arab News 13h

Undav scores twice, saves Germany with 2-1 World Cup win over Ivory Coast

TORONTO: Deniz Undav scored two goals off the bench as Germany pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 ​in their World Cup Group E match on Saturday, securing their place in the knockout stage for the first time since they won the title in 2014. After having two goals disallowed in »»»

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UPI 15h

Former Olympian arrested for alleged damage to Reflecting Pool - UPI.com

Paint applied to the bottom of the renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting pool can be seen peeling and floating to the surface of the water. A man was arrested on Friday for reaching into the water to touch paint floating near the side of the pool. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo June 20 (UPI»»»

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Arab News 15h

India’s Cockroach Party supporters bang plates to call for education minister's resignation

NEW DELHI: Supporters of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party banged steel plates with spoons in a protest Saturday to demand the resignation of the education minister over allegations of examination irregularities and repeated paper leaks. The protest near Parliament in New Delhi by hundreds of stu»»»

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Arab News 15h

Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that federal authorities had made “multiple arrests” of people he said were vandalizing the Reflecting Pool as he struggled to explain why the $14-million-plus rehabilitation project he launched for the nation’s 250th anniversary seemingly ba»»»

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