France24 3m

World Cup Debrief - Mexico qualifies for the knockout stages, Canada takes home first ever WC points !

With their 1-0 win over South Korea, Mexico become the first country to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition. Canada power six goals past Qatar to take home their first three points in a world cup for the first time in their history. Switzerland - Bosnia Herzegovina was not a very int»»»

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France24 3m

Uncertainty remains amid postponed US-Iran talks and continued fighting in Lebanon

Switzerland has announced that talks planned between the US and Iran - are postponed. Iran's supreme leader voiced scepticism over the deal after it was signed and US Vice President JD Vance cancelled his trip to Geneva. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, fighting continued between the Israeli army and Hezboll»»»

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Tanjug 7m

Vucic receives BYD CEO Stella Li

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with BYD CEO Stella Li in Belgrade on Friday to discuss Serbia's positioning in a dynamic time for the European and global automotive industry and invited the Chinese automaker, the world's leading manufacturer of electric cars, to take part in EXPO»»»

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UPI 10m

At least 22 killed, 38 injured as Israel, Hezbollah defy U.S. peace deal - UPI.com

The fighting raged on in Lebanon with a wave of deadly of Israeli strikes overnight killing 18 people in Nabatieh district in the south while four Israeli troops were killed in a Hezbollah ambush in the same area. File photo by Atef Safadi/EPA June 19 (UPI) -- At least 18 people were killed and 33 »»»

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France24 12m

'We cleared the plates': Versailles dinner becomes stage for Trump's surprise signature of Iran deal

US President Donald Trump unexpectedly signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran during a state dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at Versailles on Wednesday. The move surprised ministers and guests who had expected a formal signing ceremony in Switzerland later this week. At a »»»

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Gulf News 18m

Saudi Arabia just welcomed a record 123 million tourists in a single year

Dubai: Saudi Arabia recorded a historic high of nearly 123 million domestic and international tourists in 2025, thanks to the rapid transformation of the Kingdom's tourism sector into one of the country's most significant non-oil economic engines. According to the Ministry of Tourism's Annual Stati»»»

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RT 22m

US-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed

US-Iran negotiations scheduled to take place in Switzerland on Friday have been postponed, one day after the signing of a memorandum of understanding outlining a roadmap toward peace. Israel has said it will not comply with the terms of the document and has continued military operations in Lebanon.»»»

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UPI 22m

Hannah Pingree, Bobby Charles advance in Maine gubernatorial election - UPI.com

Maine Gov. Janet Mills addresses her counterparts during a convening of the northeastern Governors and Canadian Premiers at the Massachusetts State House to discuss the impacts of President Trump's tariffs in Boston, on June 16, 2025. Mills has endorsed Democrat Hannah Pingree to succeed her in the»»»

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UPI 22m

At least 150 sickened in flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base - UPI.com

Airmen at Lackland Air Force Base train in 2018. The Air Force at the base in Texas is experiencing a severe flu outbreak among basic trainees. File Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Air Force. June 19 (UPI) -- A major outbreak of flu has hit Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, less than two months after Se»»»

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France24 30m

'Political drama beckons' in the UK as Starmer vows to run in any leadership contest

British Prime ​Minister Keir Starmer ​urged Labour members to unite ​after ‌the Makerfield ⁠by-election victory that returned ‌rival Andy Burnham to parliament, ⁠warning against infighting as pressure ​grows over the party ‌leadership. Burnham's election clears the way for his expectede bid to oust»»»

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Novinite 32m

Bulgaria Rejects U.S. Request to Keep Military Aircraft in Sofia Until End of July

The United States requested permission to keep its military aircraft stationed at Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia until July 30, but the Bulgarian government ultimately approved an extension only until June 30, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told lawmakers during parliamentary oversight proceeding»»»

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Arab News 35m

Iraq to export crude, naphtha through Syria after Hormuz shock

DUBAI/BAGHDAD: Iraq is preparing to export crude oil and naphtha through ports in Syria, Syrian and Iraqi energy officials and refinery sources said after the Iran war cut off its main Gulf shipping routes. The move would broaden an arrangement that has seen Iraq export fuel oil through the Mediter»»»

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Arab News 35m

Iran deal fails to address rights inside country: UN experts

GENEVA: The US-Iran framework deal agreed this week to end the Middle East war largely fails to address the situation of long-suffering Iranians, United Nations rights experts said Friday. The memorandum of understanding signed this week by US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Maso»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 37m

Labour Ministry Measure Aims to Encourage Counterurbanization

The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy will launch an internal mobility initiative aimed at people in large cities who want to work and live in smaller towns, in a more peaceful environment, sometimes with better social infrastructure and more options for daycare for children, Labour Minister Nat»»»

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Gulf News 43m

Buy, clear and receive gold on the same day: DGCX unveils new T+0 contract

Dubai: The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) will launch its Gold Spot T+0 Contract on Monday 22nd June, introducing the first same-day physically settled spot gold product on a regulated exchange in the GCC and positioning Dubai among a limited number of international markets offering suc»»»

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Arab News 47m

Man freed on bail after toddler found in UK zoo’s crocodile pen

LONDON: Police said Friday they had released a man on bail after a three-year-old boy ended up in a private zoo’s crocodile enclosure in eastern England, suffering serious injuries. The toddler remained in a “critical but stable” condition in hospital in the nearby city of Cambridge, police said. P»»»

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Arab News 47m

Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue fever, with more than 44,000 cases so far this year

COLOMBO: Sri ‌Lanka is battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever in years, with more than 44,000 cases and 28 deaths recorded since January, an official said on Friday, putting public hospitals under strain. Dengue is common during Sri Lanka’s monsoon season, but unplanned urbaniza»»»

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Arab News 47m

Netherlands redirects frigate to Strait of Hormuz for possible mission

AMSTERDAM: ‌The Netherlands said on Friday it had redirected a frigate toward the Strait of Hormuz, in order to be able to join a possible international mission there. The air defense frigate is currently in the Indo-Pacific region, and ‌would take ‌several weeks to ‌arrive ⁠in the region ⁠of the S»»»

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TAP 47m

Women represent 39.3% of Tunisia’s diplomatic corps, Minister says

Tunis, June 19, 2026 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti said that women currently represent 39.3% of Tunisia’s diplomatic corps. They accounted for 80% of the latest class of Foreign Affairs...»»»

The Peninsula 52m

The Sun may not engulf Earth after all, scientists say

Paris, France: Need some good news on a Friday after a long week? The Earth may not be engulfed by the expanding fireball of the dying Sun, which has long been assumed to be our home planet's ultimate fate, according to scientists. Don't worry: this is not expected to happen for another five billio»»»

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Gulf News 55m

Dubai is opening 50 new investment opportunities at one of its fastest-growing beach destinations

Dubai: Dubai Municipality invites investors, operators, and entrepreneurs to take part in shaping Al Mamzar Beaches, one of Dubai’s most attractive family beach destinations and a landmark addition to the emirate’s leisure and tourism landscape, redefining the beachfront lifestyle experience. For t»»»

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Sputnik 55m

US Will 'Play Out' 60 Days of Negotiation Period With Iran Despite Delayed Talks - Trump

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States will "play out" the 60 days of the negotiation period with Iran despite the postponement of a planned technical meeting in Switzerland. Earlier in the day, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said that neg»»»

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The Peninsula 56m

Malaysian parents welcome new anti-bullying law

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian parents and education groups welcomed on Friday a new anti-bullying law and the launch of a dedicated tribunal, but urged caution over a clause that could hold parents responsible for their children's actions. The new law came into effect on Tuesday in an effort to tackle th»»»

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Gulf News 59m

Summer officially begins on Sunday and so does the longest day

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience its longest day of the year on Sunday as the summer solstice marks the official start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing nearly 14 hours of daylight and signalling the approach of the region's hottest period. The summer solstice will occu»»»

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Naharnet 59m

Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire from 4pm Friday

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed a ceasefire that begins 4pm Friday Beirut time, a U.S. official said Friday, after deadly new exchanges in Lebanon put the deal to end the Middle East war under strain. The truce was brokered by U.S. and Qatari mediators following talks with Israel and Iran, the off»»»

Middle East Observer 60m

Egypt’s Central Bank Launches “Instapay” for Seamless Remittances from Abroad

In a move set to expedite the remittance landscape, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is gearing up to introduce the “Instapay” application, facilitating money transfers from Egyptians living overseas. This initiative, expected to launch within the next two months, aims to streamline the remittance p»»»

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Arab News 1h

Ariana Grande’s new foundation supports Gaza children

DUBAI: Children and families in Gaza will benefit from a new charitable initiative launched by American pop star Ariana Grande, whose newly established Brighter Days Ahead Foundation has awarded a grant to humanitarian organization Save the Children UK. The nonprofit, which provides emergency assis»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Osh begins preparations for 2026–2027 heating season - | 24.KG

The city of Osh has started preparations for the 2026–2027 autumn-winter heating season. It was announced following a meeting of the city’s headquarters. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Mayor of Osh Ernis Toltoev. According to him, municipal and utility services have already begun preparatory wor»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Abu Dhabi eyes global lead in next-generation aviation

Abu Dhabi is accelerating its push into advanced aviation, setting out plans to build a complete ecosystem for the design, manufacturing and operation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) systems as it looks to strengthen its position as a global centre for innovation and future industries. The move form»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Pakistan's Mineral Paradox: the $8 Trillion Opportunity That Demands a New Playbook

What stands between Pakistan's underground wealth and its economic future? The country holds the world's fifth-largest copper and gold reserves — yet the mineral sector contributes just 3.2% to GDP. Pakistan possesses some of the world's most significant mineral deposits, including the fifth-larges»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Dacic: Prosecutor's Office has laid bare monstrous plan aimed at sparking civil war

BELGRADE - Serbian Deputy PM and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said on Friday a statement released by the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade regarding the "sonic cannon" case had fully laid bare a monstrous and detailed plan to cause mass panic, street clashes and a civil war in Serbia t»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 and Israel says 4 soldiers killed by Hezbollah – Ya Libnan

Share: A displaced Lebanese is shown in front of her destroyed house in South Lebanon. Hezbollah’s entry into the war against Israel in support of Iran resulted in the displacement of over 1.2 million Lebanese , mostly Shiites At least 18 people have been killed in southern Lebanon following a seri»»»

TAP 1h

Workshop reviews plan for safe agricultural reuse of treated wastewater

TUNIS, June 19, 2026 (TAP) – A workshop to review the plan for the gradual improvement of the safe use of treated wastewater in agriculture through Sanitation Safety Planning (SSP) was held on Thursday in Sousse at the initiative of the United...»»»

Arab News 1h

KSrelief extends Masam project for a year to clear landmines in Yemen

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has extended the contract for the Masam project to clear Yemen of landmines for another year, with a budget of $52,531,168. The project is implemented by Saudi personnel and international experts through Yemeni teams trained to remove all t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Varna Municipality Issues First Demolition Orders for Illegal Houses in Baba Alino Area

The first of at least twelve demolition orders for multi-family houses in the Baba Alino area near Varna has already been issued, Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev told journalists here on Friday. He said the first orders concern buildings constructed using four “tolerance certificates” that are suspecte»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE E-Invoicing Readiness Gains Momentum, ClearTax study finds

Dubai: ClearTax UAE, a leading global tax compliance technology company and Federal Tax Authority (FTA)-approved Accredited Service Provider (ASP), released the UAE E-Invoicing Readiness Index 2026, a comprehensive nationwide study of more than 500 CFOs, Tax Directors and Financial Controllers. The»»»

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UPI 1h

Luigi Mangione withdraws psychiatric defense - UPI.com

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione withdrew plans to use a psychiatric defense in his state murder trial. Pool Photo by Curtis Means/UPI | License Photo June 19 (UPI) -- Lawyers for Luigi Mangione withdrew their plan to use a psychiatric defense in his New York state trial. Mangione, 28, and his lawyers ha»»»

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Arab News 1h

Arabian oryx returns to King Salman Royal Reserve after 90 years

RIYADH: The endangered Arabian oryx has been reintroduced to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve after an almost century-long hiatus. The reserve development authority’s breeding and return of the endangered species to its natural habitat marks a significant environmental achievement for the Ki»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Iran FM says Israel wants 'permanent war' after 'Lebanon must burn' comment

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israel on Friday of wanting "permanent war" following remarks from its far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir saying "all Lebanon must burn" after four Israeli soldiers were killed there. "This is not a rant by a random genocidal lunatic»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

MRF Seeks Full Information on National Service for Protection Guarding Peevski, Other Persons since 2013

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Parliamentary Group on Friday entered a draft resolution by which Parliament would oblige the Chief of the National Service for Protection (NSP) to provide all documents on the protection of MRF leader Delyan Peevski and all others guarded by the Service s»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Reuters, citing a US official: ‘Israel’ and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire starting at 4 p.m. local time - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Reuters, citing a US official: ‘Israel’ and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire starting at 4 p.m. local time 19-06-2026 15:59 PM Latest N»»»

Gulf News 1h

POWERCHINA marks World Oceans Day with Mangrove Planting Drive in UAE

Dubai: In commemoration of the 18th World Oceans Day and China's 19th National Ocean Publicity Day, POWERCHINA led a mangrove planting initiative at the Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary in Dubai on Monday morning. The community activity, themed "One Sapling Today, A Coastline for Millennia," was organi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Cocktail 2 review: Two women, one bland man and a love triangle that belongs in the past

Cocktail 2 review: Glossy romance with Sicily sheen, but shallowDirector: Homi AdjaniaCast: Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna and Shahid Kapoor★★★Dubai: When I watched director Homi Adajania's Cocktail back in 2012, I remember walking out with mixed feelings. It was glossy, entertaining and undeniably»»»

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Arab News 1h

Italy’s top diplomat cancels US trip as Meloni slams Trump’s claim she ‘begged’ for a photo with him

ROME: The Italian government on Friday slammed US President Donald Trump’s claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback that suggested the longtime US ally had had enough of Trump’s boasting. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abru»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Working in Hungary? You can now receive your salary directly into your Revolut account!

Revolut users in Hungary can now receive their salaries directly into their Revolut accounts following the official launch of the fintech giant’s Hungarian branch. According to a notification sent to customers, the Lithuanian neobank has introduced local Hungarian bank accounts and Hungarian IBANs,»»»

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France24 2h

US launches Germany pharma pricing probe, raising threat of new tariffs

Germany came under fresh US trade scrutiny on Thursday as the United States launched an investigation into the country's pharmaceutical pricing policies, a move that could pave the way for new tariffs. Washington said it would examine whether Germany's pricing practices unfairly underpay for innova»»»

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France24 2h

'No Scotland, no party': Tartan army take over Boston for first world cup since 1998

Scotland fans have taken over Boston as they play their first World Cup since 1998, and are set to play Morocco in their second game of the tournament on June 19. The Tartan army has conquered the hearts of Bostonians, who will be sad to see them go: after their game against Morocco, the Scottish t»»»

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France24 2h

Press Review - 'New generation of moms' say weed helps them 'survive full-time parenting'

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 19: Papers discuss the worsening fuel crisis in Russia. Also: the Major Oak tree from the Robin Hood legend is dead. Finally, articles discuss mums who use cannabis and ask how much is actually too much. Radio Free Europe's headline says that Russia's fuel crisis is»»»

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France24 2h

Iran says Trump agreed to deal terms 'out of desperation' as US Democrats blast agreement

US Vice President JD Vance says he doesn’t know if he’ll be headed to Geneva on June 19 where he was due to attend a signing ceremony for an initial deal to end the war in Iran. But an agreement has already been signed by Donald Trump and Iranian officials, so Vance said that further negotiations c»»»

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France24 2h

Middle East live: Intense fighting in south Lebanon kills 18 Lebanese, four Israeli soldiers

Israel’s military launched deadly air strikes across southern Lebanon overnight into Friday and Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the agreement struck between Tehran and Washington to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. Lebanese media reported at least 18 people killed in the»»»

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