Gulf News 2m

One experiment with drugs can end in prison, Sharjah Police warn

Sharjah: A single experiment with drugs can quickly lead to addiction, isolation and prison, Sharjah Police have warned in a powerful awareness video targeting young people. The video follows the story of a young man who believed he could try drugs without consequences, only to see his life spiral »»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history

Vancouver: Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time. New Zealand players react after the 1-3 loss. Alex Grimm/Getty Images/AFP Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt»»»

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Arab News 31m

Salah leads second-half turnaround as Egypt clinch maiden World Cup win

RIYADH: It was not the start Egypt had hoped for after an impressive 1-1 draw against Belgium in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A stalemate earlier in the day between Iran and Belgium meant a victory against the All Whites would launch the Pharaohs to the top of Group G. Yet, the e»»»

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Arab News 43m

Arab teams at 2026 World Cup: Egypt makes history as Saudi Arabia, Tunisia falter

Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt’s scorers after »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Kazakh woman convicted of drug trafficking extradited from Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor General’s Office extradited a Kazakh woman from Kyrgyzstan to enforce a court sentence handed down 16 years ago, under which she was convicted of smuggling and trafficking large quantities of narcotic substances. According to the Prosecutor General’s Office of Kazakhstan, th»»»

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Arab News 1h

Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history

VANCOUVER: Egypt earned the first World Cup win in their history by beating New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday, putting them on track to reach the knockout round for the first time. Mohamed Salah, Mostafa Zico and Trezeguet were Egypt’s scorers after Finn Surman had given New Zealand the lead after 15 minut»»»

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RT 2h

Ex-Polish PM Miller says Ukraine should return MiGs and tanks amid honor row

Ukrainian officials protesting Warsaw’s revocation of Vladimir Zelensky’s state honor should also return the military equipment supplied by Poland, including MiG fighter jets and tanks, former Polish Prime Minister Leszek Miller has said. “Since everyone is so eager to return what they received, le»»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

New guidelines on doctors’ social media use to be published

A position paper on the ethical aspects of doctors’ social media use and public online health communication has been completed and will be published this week, the health minister announced on his Facebook page. “I believe that the quality of public discourse can also be shaped through communicatio»»»

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UPI 5h

S.C. attorney general candidate hospitalized days before GOP runoff - UPI.com

South Carolina attorney general candidate David Stumbo announced over the weekend had been briefly hospitalized only days before a Republican Party runoff election scheduled for Tuesday. Photo courtesy South Carolina 8th Judicial Circuit June 21 (UPI) -- A candidate for South Carolina's attorney ge»»»

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RT 6h

Poland’s ‘pain threshold’ broke after Zelensky’s tribute to Nazi collaborators, Nawrocki says

Vladimir Zelensky broke Poland’s “pain threshold” when he named a commando unit after a Ukrainian nationalist group implicated in the World War II killings of tens of thousands of Poles, Polish President Karol Nawrocki said on Saturday. The decision sparked outrage in Poland, where the massacres re»»»

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Arab News 7h

Spain must pay €2.5m to man who spent 15 years in jail for rapes he did not commit

MADRID: A Moroccan ‌man who spent 15 years in prison for rapes he did not commit and who ​said the Spanish justice system had ruined his life is to be awarded 2.5 million euros ($2.87 million) in compensation, Spain’s Supreme Court ruled. Ahmed Tommouhi, 75, a bricklayer from Morocco who moved to S»»»

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RT 7h

Spanish PM’s wife Begona Gomez ordered to stand trial on corruption charges

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, Begona Gomez, will stand trial before a jury on corruption-related charges, EFE news agency reported on Saturday, citing a ruling issued by the investigating judge following preliminary hearings held earlier this week. Gomez was formally charged in April»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

QF and QNB Group enter partnership to rename World Cup venue ‘QNB Education City Stadium’

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation (QF) and QNB Group have signed an agreement that will see one of Qatar’s most iconic sporting venues renamed the QNB Education City Stadium. Located at the heart of Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Education City, the stadium will carry the name under a five-year a»»»

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BNE 7h

TIIF 2026: Credit agencies, development banks race to fill Uzbekistan's financing gap

When Commerzbank opened its Tashkent office in 1998, Uzbekistan's economy stood at roughly $13bn. Last year it reached $145bn, having more than doubled from $60bn just nine years earlier. The scale of that transformation is symptomatic of the Former Soviet Union (FSU) catch-up growth seen as newly »»»

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Arab News 8h

Syria arrests former general, three others in crackdown on Assad-era abuses

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities have arrested a former military officer and three other individuals accused of crimes committed during the rule of former president Bashar Assad, as part of an expanding campaign against remnants of the deposed regime, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. The In»»»

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Albanian Daily News 8h

Socialist MP Responds to Rama, Defends Call for ‘New Agreement for Albania’

Socialist Party lawmaker Elisa Spiropali has issued a pointed response to Prime Minister Edi Rama following remarks he made during an expanded meeting of the party’s parliamentary group. A day earlier, Rama referred to what he described as “lost souls” within the Socialist Party who were calling fo»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 10h

Poles compete in EY World Entrepreneur of the Year competition

The global final of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year took place in Monaco on May 26–29, 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs from around the world for networking, inspiration, and a broader view of global business trends. This year’s winners were Jitendra Mohan, Sanjay Gajendra, and Casey Morriso»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Digital Dubai boosts global city ranking to top 5 with Dh1 trillion value: Brand Finance

A study by global brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance has highlighted the strategic role of Digital Dubai in reinforcing Dubai’s position among the world’s most powerful place brands, ranking fifth globally with a brand value of nearly Dh1 trillion. The report identified Digital Dubai as a ma»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 10h

Major announcements incoming: PM Magyar calls extraordinary cabinet meeting, says V4 is revived

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced an extraordinary government meeting for Monday, followed by a parliamentary group session, while hinting at significant political and institutional changes to be unveiled in Parliament. In a brief but intriguing Facebook post published on Sunday, »»»

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Al Majalla 11h

The Russian military returns to Afghanistan 37 years later

In February 1989, when the Soviet army’s last soldier crossed the Friendship Bridge over the Amu Darya River back into Soviet Uzbekistan, no one expected to see the Russians back in Afghanistan within living memory. The fall of the Soviet Union was attributed by some to the Soviets’ disastrous deci»»»

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Arab News 11h

Saudi World Cup progress in balance after heavy loss to Spain

DUBAi: European champions Spain comprehensively beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 at Atlanta Stadium on Sunday night to leave the Green Falcons’ hopes of progress to the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup hanging in the balance. The result leaves Spain top of Group H with four points while Saudi are stuck on on»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 11h

Difference between market and housing prices could cost thousands

Although average apartment prices in some Polish cities still appear high, the market is becoming more complex, with discounts, promotions, and negotiations playing a growing role. Buyers are better prepared, compare offers carefully, and increasingly distinguish between asking prices and actual tr»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13h

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 13h

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 14h

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 14h

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 14h

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 14h

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 15h

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 15h

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 16h

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 16h

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 16h

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 17h

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 17h

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 17h

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 17h

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 17h

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 18h

"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 18h

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 18h

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 18h

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 18h

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 18h

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 18h

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 19h

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 19h

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 19h

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 19h

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 19h

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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