Gulf News 9m

No cash needed: Ajman taxis go fully digital

Ajman: Ajman Transport Authority has completed the rollout of a fully digital payment system across its taxi fleet, making all taxi fare transactions cashless in a move aimed at advancing smart mobility and supporting the emirate's digital transformation goals. The authority said passengers can now»»»

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Gulf News 19m

Trump signed US-Iran deal at Versailles: Macron welcomes MoU, says 'important step in right direction'

President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives US-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details release»»»

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Gulf News 33m

Sharjah Charity’s Dh2.1m village aims to transform lives in Philippines

Sharjah: Sharjah: Sharjah Charity International has launched an appeal to donors and philanthropists to help complete the funding for a Dh2.1 million integrated charitable village in the Southern Region of Zamboanga in the Republic of the Philippines , a project designed to provide housing, educati»»»

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Ya Libnan 42m

Israel’s presence in Lebanon violates deal – Iranian foreign ministry claims – Ya Libnan

Share: File- Iranian Foreign ‌Minister Abbas Araqchi. He was reportedly never authorized by Lebanon to negotiate on its behalf with the US. Lebanon is reportedly seriously considering severing diplomatic ties with Iran because of its support for its proxy Hezbollah The continued presence of Israel »»»

Gulf News 45m

Hamdan bin Zayed reviews future development, investment projects of Modon Holding in Al Dhafra Region

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, received at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi a delegation from Modon Holding Group, led by Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Finance and Chairman of Modon Holding, to review the»»»

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Arab News 55m

Syrian authorities arrest 10 Assad-era operatives in latest crackdown on regime remnants

DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces have arrested 10 remnants of the deposed Assad regime in a series of operations across the country, the latest in an ongoing campaign reported by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) to pursue former officials accused of crimes and abuses committed during the former g»»»

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Gulf News 56m

Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian nations, seeking to boost their business ties

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Wednesday as Russia seeks to bolster business and other ties with the nations of the regional bloc. The two-day meeting, being held in Kazan, is set to consider ways to expand Russia’s “strategic partne»»»

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Arab News 1h

Syrian teen beats nearly a million students to top Germany's biggest maths contest

BERLIN: Bilal Kreidi, a 16-year-old Syrian student based in Germany, has won first place nationally in the Mathematical Kangaroo, one of the world's largest mathematics competitions, which drew more than 881,000 students from over 12,600 schools across the country. The achievement did not stop at t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Pakistan PM confirms US-Iran deal ceremony to be held in Switzerland on Friday

Geneva / Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that the official signing ceremony for the US‑Iran peace deal will take place on Friday, June 19, at the Burgenstock resort near Lucerne in Switzerland It marks the culmination of months of mediation and preparing to halt host»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Forget the usual hotspots: UAE travellers are searching for more unique summer escapes

Dubai: UAE travellers are increasingly looking beyond popular social media destinations and seeking new experiences this summer, with flexibility and personalisation becoming bigger factors in holiday planning. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.According to recent resear»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why haven’t we built, or attempted to build, a space elevator?

For more than a century, the idea of a space elevator has belonged to the realm of science fiction: a colossal tether stretching from Earth into space, carrying cargo and people to orbit without the thunderous violence of rockets, their emissions, and residual debris. Today, however, scientists and»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran to 'instantly' reopen Hormuz, US to 'immediately' lift blockade: Pakistan PM

The signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East war means Tehran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz "instantly" and the American blockade of Iranian ports will end "immediately", Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday. The memorandum "shall enter into »»»

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Arab News 2h

Macron deploys Versailles’ gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump

PARIS: Donald Trump explained the appeal in one sentence: “Versailles is not gold leaf — Versailles is the real deal.” For Emmanuel Macron, that was precisely the point. On Wednesday night, the French president threw open Louis XIV’s palace to his US counterpart for a private reception, show and di»»»

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RT 2h

Israel seizes more control in Hebron

Israel has moved to reduce the powers of Palestinian authorities in Hebron, one of the most volatile cities in the occupied West Bank, in a step Palestinians say violates a decades-old agreement and advances annexation. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on Tuesday that Israel has “abolish»»»

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Gulf News 2h

After 111 days of war: Iran oil sales set to roar as sanctions relief could unleash billions, reshape global energy markets

During 111 days of fighting, the US military has left Iran's oil facilities, fully-laden crude oil tankers and much of its infrastructure intact. They were deliberate moves. The US naval blockade and devastating strikes left much of Iran's military weakened and its economy reeling. And if the emerg»»»

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UPI 2h

Trump takes back pastor’s endorsement in Oklahoma race after scandal - UPI.com

Jackson Lahmeyer, a Republican candidate for the House of Representatives in Oklahoma, dropped out of the race Wednesday after President Donald Trump rescinded his endorsement and supported Lahmeyer's opponent. File Photo by Gary I Rothstein/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- Shortly after Presid»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Fire in a Dubai building undergoing maintenance quickly extinguished

Dubai: Firefighters quickly extinguished a small fire that broke out Thursday at a building undergoing maintenance along Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road, with no injuries reported, authorities said. Dubai Civil Defence teams responded promptly to the incident, carrying out suppression and cooling operati»»»

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Arab News 3h

The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran’s nuclear program still to be negotiated

WASHINGTON: The interim deal between the United States and Iran is supposed to usher in a two-month period that would address the most divisive issue between the longtime adversaries — Tehran’s nuclear program. Preventing Iran from attaining a nuclear bomb is a key reason that President Donald Trum»»»

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Arab News 3h

Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge

ARLINGTON, United States: Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday. Jude Bellingham, immediately after half-time, and substitute Marcus Rashford with five minutes to go ensured a winning start f»»»

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Arab News 4h

US in talks with Jamaica to send third-country migrants as rift widens in Caribbean

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Jamaica is in discussions with the United States to accept third-country deportees, a move that would add the island nation to a growing number of Caribbean countries working with the Trump administration on its immigration agenda. Jamaica's National Security Minister Dr. Horace »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Determined Qatar to take on Canada tonight

Tribune News Network Vancouver Upbeat Qatar will look to build on their opening day resilience when they face Canada in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B tie at BC Place on Thursday (Friday 1am Doha Time). Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui’s side showed character in their 1-1 draw with Switzerland, sta»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

QIC rolls out first AI internship programme for students

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, has announced the launch of its inaugural AI summer internship programme for university students, introduced as part of the company’s commitment to nurturing national talent and equipping the next gen»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Visit Qatar wins ICCA Innovation Award, to host 2027 summit

Tribune News Network Doha Visit Qatar’s participation in the ICCA Middle East Summit 2026, held in Jordan on June 10 and 11, resulted in a series of significant achievements that further reinforce Qatar’s growing position within the global business events industry. During the summit, Visit Qatar wa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Circle In initiative empowers Palestinian children

Tribune News Network Ramallah, Palestine Thousands of vulnerable Palestinian children are set to benefit from an innovative sport-for-social-good programme delivered by Palestine: Sports for Life under the Circle In initiative, co-funded by Qatar Foundation (QF), Education Above All (EAA) Foundatio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Applications open for 4th edition of Qatar Tourism Awards 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Tourism officially launched the fourth edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards during a press conference on Wednesday, opening applications and inviting tourism and hospitality businesses, institutions, and professionals from across the sector to submit their entries. Ap»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

3-2-1 QOSM set for International Olympic Day celebrations

Tribune News Network Doha The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM) will mark International Olympic Day on June 23with a full programme of public activities spanning sport, creativity, and literacy. The celebrations reflect QOSM’s enduring commitment to translating the values of the Olympic »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Tributes paid to Bashir Badr by AMU alumni at condolence meet

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha A condolence meeting for renowned Urdu poet Bashir Badr was organised by Bazm-e-Alig, Doha, recently. Badr passed away on May 28, 2026 at the age of 91. The event, organised by the Indian community forum of Qatar- based old students of Aligarh Muslim University, brought togethe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Students explore space tech through CubeSat challenge

Tribune News Network Doha More than 180 Grade-8 students at Qatar Academy Doha (QAD), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), took part in the CubeSat Explorer Challenge- a hands-on learning experience organised by Boeing, INJAZ Qatar and Pure Minds Academy to spark early interest in space, satellite te»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Embassy showcases authentic Pakistani cuisine at Katara

Liaqat Nawaz Malik Doha The Commercial Section of the Embassy of Pakistan in Doha made a vibrant mark at Katara Cultural Village on June 14 by presenting Pakistan’s celebrated rice and mangoes as part of its ongoing trade promotion and country’sbranding efforts. The initiative was designed to highl»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

WCM-Q webinars shine light on healthy lifestyle strategies

Tribune News Network Doha The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar recently hosted two expert-led webinars highlighting the role of lifestyle practices in promoting health and wellbeing. Part of the IPH’s Population Health & Well-being Series, the webinars aim to ad»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

IsDB, QC partner to scale support for displaced populations through GIFR

Tribune News Network Baku, Azerbaijan The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), in its capacity as Trustee of the Global Islamic Fund for Refugees (GIFR), on Wednesday announced the signing of a strategic Donor Contribution Agreement with Qatar Charity.The agreement was signed by Dr. Rami Ahmad, vice-pr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

HONOR eyes stronger growth in Qatar with AI-powered Magic V6 foldable smartphone

Satyendra Pathak Doha HONOR is targeting stronger growth in Qatar and the wider GCC region with the launch of its latest flagship foldable smartphone, the HONOR Magic V6, an AI-powered device that combines an ultra-slim design, advanced durability, record-breaking battery performance and seamless c»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

MoPH closes eatery for 15 days over suspected food poisoning link

QNA Doha The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced that it has closed a restaurant for 15 days, effective from last Sunday, after it was suspected of being linked to cases of food poisoning.In a statement, the ministry said that following reports circulating about suspected food poisoning »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge

Arlington, United States: Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday. Jude Bellingham, immediately after half-time, and substitute Marcus Rashford with five minutes to go ensured a winning start f»»»

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France24 4h

Messi becomes joint World Cup all-time scorer with hat trick against Algeria

Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 on June 16. Lionel Messi's hat trick of goals came 20 years to the day after his World Cup debut. Messi is now the first man to play in six World Cups and the tournament's joint all-time scorer, alongside Germany's Miroslav Klose, with 16 goals. The player was praised by »»»

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France24 4h

DR Congo Ebola outbreak could become worst in history as thousands not being traced

Healthcare workers and officials are continuing to sound the alarm over the surging Ebola crisis. On June 16, the head of Africa's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said that tens of thousands of people who have been in contact with ill patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo are curre»»»

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Arab News 4h

What does it take to add a name to the UN’s list of Yemen sanctions?

NEW YORK CITY: Any addition to the list of sanctions on Yemen must pass through the Security Council’s 2140 Committee, which includes representatives of all 15 council members. Individuals or entities can only be designated for sanctions if there is a consensus among the committee members. Any requ»»»

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Sana 4h

IGO Launches ‘Yaafour 963’ residential project in Damascus countryside

Damascus Countryside, June 18 (SANA) Invest Group Overseas (IGO) on Wednesday launched its “Yaafour 963” residential project in the Yaafour area of Damascus Countryside, marking the first announced project under the company’s new investment plan in Syria. The launch ceremony was attended by Tourism»»»

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BNE 5h

Will US take up Kazakhstan’s offer to host Iran’s uranium stockpile?

President Donald Trump said on June 14 that a deal to solve the US conflict with Iran had been finalised, while announcing the immediate termination of the US naval blockade of the Islamic Republic as well as what he described as the “toll-free” reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In a post publishe»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US-Iran deal: Key points, by category

OverviewThe United States released the full text of US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) following weeks of negotiations, potentially ending the conflict over Iran's nuclear weapons. Washington and Tehran have agreed in principle to an MOU aimed at immediately ending military hostilities and n»»»

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Arab News 5h

How Israel’s new ‘security belts’ could impact Middle East stability

LONDON: In what it describes as a campaign of self-defense, Israel has seized approximately 1,000 sq. km of land in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria since October 2023 — about 5 percent of its territory within the 1949 borders, according to a recent analysis. The new zones of control, rights groups say, hav»»»

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Arab News 5h

Czechs expect a different South Africa, says coach Koubek

ATLANTA: The Czech ‌Republic face South Africa in their second Group A game after they both lost their opening World Cup fixtures, but the European side’s manager Miroslav Koubek does not expect their opponents to play in a similar way to their first match. The Czechs lost 2-1 to South Korea, while»»»

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Arab News 5h

Trump has nothing but praise for Modi at G7 after tensions over US military strike, trade

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday sought to show there was no daylight between him and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, effusively describing Modi as his loyal friend even as their relationship is tested by trade tensions, oil sanctions and, most recently, a US mil»»»

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Arab News 5h

Gulf aviation hubs remain critical to global industry despite regional tensions, says Jetex CEO

ROME: The private aviation sector and the important role of Gulf air-transport hubs are not at risk and will rebound as soon as the “storm goes down,” Adel Mardini, the founder and CEO of Jetex, told Arab News, referring to the recent turmoil in the region. Speaking on the sidelines of the opening »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Palestinian Foreign Ministry decries colonizer arson of two mosques in north Ramallah

Ramallah: The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the crimes perpetrated by settler gangs at dawn on Wednesday, following the arson of Jaljulia Grand Mosque and Al-Farooq Mosque in Mazari Al-Nu'man village, north of Ramallah. Those gangs put up inciting and racist graffiti on the wall»»»

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UPI 5h

Hezbollah chief sets 'mutual security' as ceiling for Lebanon-Israel negotiations - UPI.com

An image grab taken from Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV shows Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem delivering a speech in 2024. On Wednesday, Qassem said negotiations with Israel should be limited to "mutual security." Photo by Al-Manar TV/UPI | License Photo BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 17 (UPI) -- Hezbollah lea»»»

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UPI 5h

Israel-Lebanon continue strikes against each other - UPI.com

Supporters of Hezbollah hang a banner depicting portraits of late Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah (R) and Hashem Safieddine in a partially damaged building targeted by an Israeli strike, during the first day of Ashura in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday. Israel and Lebanon have»»»

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UPI 5h

Study: Oldest signs of plague outbreaks found in prehistoric graves - UPI.com

Scientists say in a new study in the journal Nature that they've found DNA from the bacterium that causes plague in prehistoric graves in Siberia, changing long-standing thoughts on the disease. File photo by Tamas Soki/EPA June 17 (UPI) -- Scientists have found the oldest known signs of a plague o»»»

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Sana 5h

Türkiye prioritizes Syria’s stability and broader cooperation with Lebanon

Ankara, June 17 (SANA) Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said Wednesday that joint efforts contributing to stability in Syria and the development of cooperation with Lebanon across various sectors remain among Ankara’s priorities. According to Türkiye’s Anadolu Agency, Yilmaz made the remarks in»»»

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TAP 6h

Foreign Minister receives copy of credentials of Saudi Arabias new Ambassador to Tunisia

Tunis, June 7 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti received on Wednesday Mohamed bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Buraithan, who presented a copy of his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and...»»»