Gulf News 14m

Ghalibaf’s rise signals new phase in Iran’s post-war politics

Paris: Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as the key negotiator and one of the most high-profile figures in the Islamic republic's leadership as it enters a new phase after the US-Israeli war. A pillar of the Iranian establishment for some three decades and one of its m»»»

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Al Majalla 25m

From first-timers to semi-finalists: Arab teams in the World Cup

Four years ago, in Doha’s Souq Waqif, thousands gathered night after night in the colours of their national teams, supporting their countries in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Speaking in the many accents of the Arab world, chanting and mingling, theirs was an unplanned harmony among supporters of Arab »»»

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Arab News 1h

Syrian security forces capture ex-militia chief accused of war crimes, drug trafficking

DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces have arrested a former commander of the Al-Quds Brigade militia accused of involvement in war crimes, drug trafficking and abuses committed during the rule of former president Bashar Assad, the Interior Ministry announced on Sunday. The ministry said Abdulilah Ismai»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai court unravels Dh723,500 tax fraud scheme

Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered two men to jointly repay Dh723,500 to a company and its manager after they were found guilty of impersonating Federal Tax Authority employees and defrauding the victims through forged documents. The court also imposed 5 per cent annual legal interest from the date t»»»

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Arab News 1h

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win

NEW YORK: A World Cup bus was set alight and a teenager suffered a ​gunshot wound during chaotic scenes in Midtown Manhattan as thousands of basketball fans poured into the streets late on Saturday to celebrate the New York Knicks’ historic win in the NBA Finals. Some fans set off fireworks and fir»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Ebola cases in DRC rise to 782 with 181 deaths

KINSHASA: Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) say confirmed Ebola cases have risen to 782, with 181 deaths reported, as the country continues to battle one of its most serious outbreaks in recent years. The Ministry of Health said the outbreak remains concentrated in mu»»»

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Arab News 5h

Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with an Iran deal ahead of a UFC cage fight at the White House

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump marked turning 80 on Sunday by hailing an agreement to end the war in Iran hours before a birthday celebration that once would have seemed unfathomable: a cage-fighting show on the storied South Lawn of the White House. He had been touting the emerging deal for we»»»

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BNE 5h

Kazakhstan advances reform agenda to attract investment and diversify economy

Kazakhstan is pursuing a broad programme of economic reforms aimed at attracting long-term investment, deepening capital markets and accelerating diversification beyond extractive industries, government and business leaders said during a discussion at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Develo»»»

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Arab News 6h

Iran, US have reached peace deal; accord to cover Lebanon

Trump says deal reached with Iran and he has authorized that naval blockade leave Strait of Hormuz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan says the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the global economy more than three months since the war b»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

MoEHE opens interactive chambers to augment learning for students with disabilities

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) inaugurated an interactive and supportive learning space at Al Hidaya School for Special Needs Primary School Boys and Girls in Doha. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Lolwah bint Rashid Al »»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

QNL workshop highlights methodologies for writing and documenting Qatar’s history

QNA Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) organised a lecture and workshop within the Qatar Contemporary History series, which shed light on the methodologies for documenting and writing Qatar’s contemporary history as part of the library’s efforts to strengthen skills in historical research and academ»»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

Israel kills top Hezbollah commander accused of killing US soldiers in Iraq – Ya Libnan

Share: IDF said Sunday that its forces had killed a senior Hezbollah commander accused of involvement in the kidnapping and killing of five American soldiers in Iraq in 2007. Ali Moussa Daqdouq was killed on Friday in a “precise strike” south of the Litani River in Lebanon, the Israeli military sai»»»

France24 6h

American musician Oliver Tree killed in helicopter crash in Brazil

Oliver Tree, a US alt-pop singer and internet personality, died in a helicopter crash in Brazil on Sunday, a police source said. He was 32. Tree was on a world tour when the helicopter he was travelling in collided with another mid-air. A total of six people died in the incident, which left no surv»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Education Ministry inaugurates interactive chambers to augment learning for students with disabilities

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) inaugurated an interactive and supportive learning space at Al Hidaya School for Special Needs Primary School Boys and Girls in Doha. The inauguration ceremony was attended by HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

FIFA World Cup: Germany begin campaign with 7-1 win over Curaçao

Houston The German national football team opened its 2026 World Cup campaign on Sunday with a 7-1 victory over Curaçao in the first round of Group E play at NRG Stadium. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, runs through July 19. Group E also includes Côte d'Ivoire and»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Sports Minister: "These Children Do Not Want Pity, They Want Opportunity"

Youth and Sports Minister Encho Keryazov said that children with Down syndrome do not need pity but opportunities as he addressed the opening ceremony of the BAUHAUS Down Syndrome World Championships Bulgaria 2026 in Sofia on Sunday. "These children do not want pity, they want opportunity. And when»»»

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Arab News 7h

Clashes as thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit in France

GENEVA: Protesters in Geneva threw stones and firecrackers at the police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons during a demonstration Sunday against the G7 summit in nearby Evian. Thousands had turned out in the Swiss city, to protest against the gathering of top world leaders, which start»»»

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Gulf News 8h

US singer Oliver Tree was on deadly Brazil helicopter flight: Police source

American singer-songwriter Oliver Tree, who was in Brazil on a world tour, was aboard one of the helicopters that crashed Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, leaving all occupants dead, a police source told AFP. The alternative singer and internet personality is listed as one of six people on the manifests o»»»

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UPI 8h

UFC Freedom 250 takes over White House lawn - UPI.com

1 of 4 | A fan of ultimate fighting hits a punching bag on the Ellipse outside of the White House ahead of the UFC Freedom 250 ceremonial weigh-ins in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo June 14 (UPI) -- The South Lawn of the White House has been turned into a »»»

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Arab News 8h

Deadly Philippine quake raised seabed by up to two meters

MANILA: A powerful earthquake that killed at least 61 people in the Philippines this week raised the seabed by as much as two meters, exposing coral and harming marine life, the environment department said Sunday. The 7.8-magnitude tremor in southern Mindanao island on Monday has also left at least»»»

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RT 8h

Top Haitian security official James Boyard kidnapped by gangs – media

James Boyard, the chief of staff of the Haitian Defense Ministry, has been kidnapped along with his family amid escalating gang violence, media reports claimed on Saturday. Boyard, a respected security expert and author, serves as chief of staff to Haiti’s newly appointed defense minister, Mario An»»»

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Daily News Egypt 8h

Egypt signs EGP 196bn agreements to resolve decades-old financial liabilities

Egypt has taken a significant step towards resolving longstanding financial liabilities among state entities, with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly overseeing the signing of two framework agreements worth a combined EGP 196bn to settle historical debts dating back to the 1980s. The agreements form p»»»

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Daily News Egypt 8h

Egypt’s planning minister discusses new phase of partnership with Azerbaijan

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, has held an extensive meeting with Elkhan Polukhov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Egypt, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, advancing economic relations between the two countries, and exchanging expertise in sus»»»

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Arab News 8h

Review: Rijal Almaa Heritage Village

Nestled between the majestic mountains of Asir region lies the small town of Rijal Almaa, known for its rich pre-Islamic and Islamic history. This small, cozy town is an hour’s drive away from the more vibrant and popular city of Abha in the region. It houses the Rijal Almaa Heritage Village, a cor»»»

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RT 9h

Trump says Iran deal will be signed on Sunday

A peace deal between the US and Iran will be signed on Sunday, US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Tehran earlier denied that an agreement can be reached by Sunday, though it did not rule out a deal “in the coming days.” The two nations have been engaged in talks mediated by P»»»

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Al Manar 9h

Pezeshkian Reaffirms Iran’s Strategic Path as Armed Forces Stress Readiness, National Unity

As Iran advances efforts to consolidate national unity and strengthen its regional and international standing following recent developments, senior political and military officials have underscored the importance of strategic cohesion, economic resilience, and defense preparedness in confronting th»»»

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Naharnet 10h

Israel says top Hezbollah militant accused of killing US soldiers slain

The Israeli military said Sunday that its forces had killed a senior Hezbollah militant accused of involvement in the kidnapping and killing of five American soldiers in Iraq in 2007. Ali Moussa Daqdouq was killed on Friday in a "precise strike" south of the Litani River in Lebanon, the Israeli mil»»»

Naharnet 10h

Iran's top security body warns response 'imminent' after Israel's Dahieh strike

Iran's highest national security body warned on Sunday that a response was "imminent" following an Israeli strike targeting Tehran's ally Hezbollah in Beirut's southern suburbs. "The response of the fighters of Islam is imminent," the Supreme National Security Council said in a statement on X. "Leb»»»

UPI 10h

1 shot, 4 stabbed as New Yorkers celebrate Knicks championship - UPI.com

1 of 5 | New York Knicks fans climb scaffolding while celebrating on St. Marks Place after the Knicks victory in game five of the NBA Finals in San Antonio in the early morning hours of Sunday in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 14 (UPI) -- One teenager was shot in th»»»

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Arab News 10h

Generative AI credentials gain value in Saudi job market, report finds

RIYADH: A new Coursera report suggests that skills-based hiring is becoming increasingly common in Saudi Arabia, particularly as employers place greater value on generative artificial intelligence competencies. According to Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2026, 99 percent of employers in»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Trapped, frightened, and finally safe: Two cats rescued in Sharjah

Sharjah: Sharjah: What began as a distress call from a concerned homeowner ended in a life-saving rescue after Sharjah Civil Defence teams freed two cats trapped inside a rainwater drainage pipe at a home in the Al Yash area. The operation unfolded at 10:39am, when the Sharjah Civil Defence Operati»»»

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Arab News 11h

World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA

ATLANTA: The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Omar Artan will still be entitled to payment despite not officiating any games at the near six-»»»

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Arab News 13h

Elon Musk’s X accused of allowing anti-South Asian racist slurs to remain online despite reports

LONDON: Newly-minted trillionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X has been accused of failing to act against dozens of posts containing racist abuse directed at British politicians and public figures, including messages using the anti-South Asian P-word, despite repeated reports from campaigner»»»

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The Peninsula 14h

QNL highlights methodologies for documenting, writing Qatar's contemporary history

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library (QNL) organized a lecture and workshop within the Qatar Contemporary History series, which shed light on the methodologies for documenting and writing Qatar's contemporary history, as part of the Library's efforts to strengthen skills in historical research and a»»»

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Arab News 14h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index rises to close at 11,104

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Sunday, gaining 62.40 points, or 0.57 percent, to close at 11,104.42. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR4.28 billion ($1.13 billion), as 199 of the stocks advanced and 62 retreated. Similarly, the Kingdom’s parallel market»»»

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Gulf News 14h

€463m Liberty Galati auction draws GCC interest in European steel giant

Dubai: Investors from the Gulf are expected to join the bidding for one of Europe’s largest steelmaking assets after a Romanian court approved the relaunch of the sale process for Liberty Galati, Southeast Europe’s biggest integrated steel plant, with a starting price of €463 million ($535 million)»»»

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Naharnet 15h

Israel strikes Dahieh anew, killing 3 and wounding 15

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday the military had carried out a strike in Beirut's southern suburbs, known as Dahieh, while Lebanese state media said a strike hit the Ghobeiry neighborhood, killing three people, wounding 15 others and causing extensive damage t»»»

Middle East Observer 17h

EGX Ends Week Lower Despite Continued Foreign Buying

Overseas Buyers Absorb Domestic Selling as Confidence in Egypt’s Medium-Term Outlook Remains Intact Cairo — Egyptian stocks ended the trading week on a weaker note on Thursday, extending the market’s recent correction despite continued buying by foreign and Arab investors, as domestic selling press»»»

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RT 18h

US judge rejects last-minute effort to stop Trump’s White House UFC event

A US federal judge has rejected a last-minute attempt to block President Donald Trump from hosting a UFC event at the White House this weekend. Trump announced plans in 2025 for a UFC title event at the White House as part of the America 250 celebrations and his 80th birthday, which falls on Sunday»»»

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RT 18h

Use of AI in Iran school strike did not violate Anthropic’s ‘red lines,’ CEO Amodei says

The use of AI in the US strike on a girls’ elementary school in Iran that killed nearly 160 people, mostly children, did not violate Anthropic’s ‘red lines,’ CEO Dario Amodei has said. US forces struck the school in Minab with a Tomahawk missile on the first day of the war on Iran in February. The »»»

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The Peninsula 18h

Deadly Philippine quake raised seabed by up to two metres

Manila: A powerful earthquake that killed at least 61 people in the Philippines this week raised the seabed by as much as two metres (6.6 feet), exposing coral and harming marine life, the environment department said Sunday. The 7.8-magnitude tremor in southern Mindanao island on Monday has also le»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 19h

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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The Peninsula 20h

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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Arabfinance 21h

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 21h

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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Arab News 21h

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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The Peninsula 21h

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 21h

Al Misnad attends session on promoting peace, democracy at Paris conference

Paris, France: Minister of State for International Cooperation Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad on Friday participated in a session on promoting discourse on peace, democracy, and reform at the Paris International Conference of Civil Society Organizations on the Two-State Solution, held in the »»»

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Arab News 23h

Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti

BOSTON: Scotland, roared on by their Tartan Army of traveling fans, savoured their first World Cup win in 36 years on Saturday when they edged past Haiti 1-0 ​thanks to a first-half strike by John McGinn. The Scots — needing three points against a side ranked among the minnows of the game before fa»»»

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Gulf News 23h

Iran protests target top diplomat over US deal talks

Paris: Dozens protested Saturday outside a foreign ministry office in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad, chanting slogans against top diplomat Abbas Araghchi after a televised interview in which he discussed signing a peace deal with the US. In a video shared by Fars news agency, women in black c»»»

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