Gulf News 8m

Indian PM Modi, Canadian PM Carney review energy cooperation, discuss global food security at G7 Summit

Evian, France: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney reviewed progress in bilateral economic cooperation on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, and highlighted the importance of resilient and reliable global energy and food security supply chains. According to »»»

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UPI 21m

DOJ charges 15 in Minneapolis, allege ‘antifa’ ties - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Tens of thousands of people march through downtown Minneapolis on Jan. 30 as they protest the federal government's immigration enforcement surge. On Tuesday, federal prosecutors announced charges against 15 people it said “conspired to impede or injure federal officers” as part of direct a»»»

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France24 41m

FBI foils plot to attack White House UFC event using explosive drones, snipers

US law enforcement said on Tuesday it had foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump. Five men were charged after authorities disrupted plans to deploy explosive-laden drones and use snipers to target “high-value targets” am»»»

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Gulf News 41m

Can US-Iran ceasefire trigger a travel rebound for UAE airlines?

Dubai: A US-Iran ceasefire could mark a turning point for UAE airlines, with carriers expected to accelerate the restoration of disrupted flight networks, rebuild passenger confidence and benefit from a rebound in travel demand, aviation analysts said. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»

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Middle East Observer 46m

ExxonMobil Embarks on Strategic Gas Exploration in Egypt’s Mediterranean Waters

ExxonMobil is poised to initiate a new chapter in offshore gas exploration as it prepares to drill a new well in the North Marakia Offshore Concession, located in the Mediterranean Sea. Operations are set to commence on December 15th, marking a significant step in the energy giant’s strategic expan»»»

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Gulf News 56m

Trump rebukes Israel over Hezbollah war, urges Syria to ‘take the lead’ in fighting Iran-backed terror group

Washington: President Donald Trump publicly criticised Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah, saying the fighting has gone on "too long" and has caused excessive civilian casualties, in comments that inject a new layer of tension into US diplomacy in the Middle East. “Israel’s fighting Hezbo»»»

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UPI 57m

South Korea’s KF-21 fighter receives type certification - UPI.com

The domestically developed aircraft met all 745 airworthiness requirements, clearing another major step toward deployment and exports. South Korea's homegrown KF-21 fighter jet, dubbed the Boramae (hawk), flies over Sacheon, about 300 kilometers south of Seoul, South Korea. Photo by YONHAP / EPA Ju»»»

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BNE 59m

AFC commits $600mn to back $7bn Dangote fertiliser expansion in Nigeria and Ethiopia

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent's infrastructure-focused development finance institution, has committed $600mn to support a $7bn fertiliser expansion programme by Dangote Group that aims to triple production capacity in Nigeria and establish a major new manufacturing facility in Eth»»»

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France24 1h

French startup unveils non-humanoid robot as AI race moves to physical machines

French robotics startup Genesis AI on Tuesday unveiled "Eno", its first general-purpose robot, marking a step toward bringing advanced AI from online chatbots into physical machines. Backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, the company says the wheeled robot is designed to extend human capabilitie»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Indian expat who died while playing cricket in Dubai left a big void, friends and family say in tributes

Dubai: Nabil Karikal, a Dubai resident, has been on the phone almost non-stop since Sunday. Friends calling to ask what happened. Community members reaching out. Messages pouring in from across the UAE and back home in Bhatkal in the south Indian state of Karnataka. And through all of it, he has be»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in World Cup Group I

Foxborough, United States: Erling Haaland scored a brace on his World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their Group I match to make a winning return to the tournament 28 years after their last appearance. Haaland netted either side of an Aymen Hussein leveller in the first half, b»»»

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Gulf News 1h

The next race in technology may be over trust

Trust has long been an essential component of effective governance. However, in the modern age of technology, it has evolved into something far more structural. As governments accelerate their digital transformation agendas, trust is no longer a concept or an aspirational value. It is evolving into»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Oil drops below $80 on US-Iran deal

LONDON — Oil prices dropped below $80 a barrel on Tuesday on optimism over the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing inflation pressures on global economies even though traders are eyeing the risk of Iranian "service fees" on ships transiting the strait.Oil hit a three-month low as Bre»»»

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France24 1h

UN chief Guterres to visit gang-ravaged Haiti

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Haiti on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with victims of violence in the impoverished Caribbean nation which has suffered for years as gangs have taken advantage of political instability to carry out rampant killings, rapes, looting and kidnappings. »»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi accomplishes a significant step to revive the Egyptian economy

During, the press conference held by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Egypt with President of Singapore, El-Sisi announced the agreement to promote trade cooperation between Egypt and Singapore during the coming period. This came to confirm the president’s efforts to strengthen the cooperation wit»»»

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France24 1h

Focus - In post-Assad Syria, displaced people await reconstruction

Syria has been particularly hard hit by the decline in global humanitarian aid, especially from the US. In the northwest of the country, hundreds of thousands of displaced people are still living in makeshift shelters. When the Assad regime fell, they hoped to be able to return home. But on seeing »»»

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UPI 1h

Federal judge scolds ICE for ‘public attack’ on colleague - UPI.com

A statue of the Scales of Justice casts a shadow on a U.S. courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia. On Tuesday, a federal judge scolded ICE officials for an "unfounded public attack" on another judge. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- Rhode Island's top federal judge rebuke»»»

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France24 1h

Arlindo Chissale, a disappearance in the shadows of Mozambique's security services

Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and political activist in Mozambique, disappeared without a trace on January 7, 2025, in Cabo Delgado, a region in the grips of an Islamist insurrection. Chissale’s public stance and worrying signs in the days leading up to his disappearance make his loved ones suspec»»»

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France24 1h

Pont Neuf 'Cavern' installation over the Seine finally opens after damage

Visitors are finally stepping into darkness at the Pont Neuf, where French artist JR has transformed Paris’s oldest bridge into a towering artificial cavern. The installation was originally set to open to the public on June 6, but strong winds tore parts of the inflatable structure a few days »»»

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France24 1h

Entre Nous - Football fashion: Has France already won?

In this edition of Entre Nous we take a deep dive into French football fashion. For many, Les Bleus are already the champions of a de facto sartorial competition, particularly on the Clairefontaine "catwalk", when the players head to their training ground. We also discuss the rich history and many »»»

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France24 1h

SOS messages from Mideast seas plunge India-US ties into choppy waters

The US military killed three Indian soldiers last week when it fired on a vessel while enforcing a US naval blockade, the latest in a series of setbacks for US-India ties. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit this week, the two leaders will »»»

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France24 1h

India blocks Telegram over 'medical entrance exam fraud' concerns

India's government has blocked messaging app Telegram until ​June 22, saying the platform was used to "defraud candidates" taking the medical entrance examination. The restriction was issued under a stringent provision ​of the IT law, which empowers ‌the government to block acce»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Will war-driven construction costs make Dubai homes more expensive for buyers?

Dubai: Dubai’s construction sector is still getting the materials it needs, but the war has made procurement costlier, slower and harder to predict as developers reroute cargo, lean more on regional suppliers and adjust buying plans. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The»»»

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France24 1h

US allies scramble to push Ukraine back to the top of Trump's agenda at G7

Allies of the United States at the G7 summit sought on Tuesday to refocus President Donald Trump’s attention on Ukraine, hoping to return the more than four-year war triggered by Russia’s full-scale invasion to the top of the agenda. The Iran conflict has in recent weeks dominated Trump's attention»»»

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France24 1h

Super powers in the 21st century 'often not able' to defeat smaller powers

Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. His central argument is that traditional assumptions about military strength are increasingly being challenged by technological innovation, asymmetric warfare, and political resilience. In this f»»»

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France24 1h

French spies break with data-analysis giant Palantir, wary of relying on US tech

France's government took another step toward ensuring "strategic autonomy" for its intelligence services Tuesday, announcing that it would ditch using American AI giant Palantir's data-sifting systems in favour of a domestic provider. The move comes as European governments are increasingly war»»»

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France24 1h

The Debate - Ukraine back in favour? At G7, Trump threatens return of Russia oil sanctions

Before he left Washington, there were reports Volodymyr Zelenskiy wasn't even on Donald Trump's G7 bilateral meeting list, but in the end, the U-S president took the meeting. And more. In the French Alps resort of Evian, Trump putting the onus on Vladimir Putin to come to the bargaining table »»»

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Arab News 1h

Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States: Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday. Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 — just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose — and Bradl»»»

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Arab News 1h

G7 leaders discuss ‘trusted partners’ access to cutting-edge US AI models, sources say

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France: G7 leaders discussed a plan to grant select “trusted partners” access to advanced AI models from ​US firms such as Anthropic, three diplomatic sources said on Tuesday, potentially opening a path around restrictions on non-American use. Anthropic on Friday disabled access fo»»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the test

WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump last year that he was the “greatest friend Israel ever had in the White House.” Now, as Trump tries to finalize a deal to end the war with Iran, he’s unloading on Netanyahu with rhetoric that no other American leader »»»

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Arab News 1h

Australia lowers Middle East travel warnings after US-Iran agreement

SYDNEY: Australia on Wednesday relaxed its travel advice ​for Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates after the US and Iran reached ‌an interim deal ‌to ​end ‌the ⁠war ​in the ⁠Middle East. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the advisory moved to “reconsider your need to ⁠travel” »»»

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RT 2h

Israel to fund extremist settler group Hilltop Youth – media

The Israeli government has reportedly outlined a plan to issue state funding to members of the extremist settler group Hilltop Youth, allocating some 5.5 million shekels ($1.9 million) for monthly stipends for its members. Founded in the late 1990s, the group has been operating in the West Bank and»»»

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RT 2h

Iran blasts ‘unfair’ World Cup conditions

Iranian players and coaching staff have accused World Cup organizers of forcing them to compete under unfair conditions, as US visa problems and travel restrictions continue to disrupt the team’s campaign. The 2026 World Cup is being co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, with most matches taking»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the test

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump last year that he was the “greatest friend Israel ever had in the White House." Now, as Trump tries to finalise a deal to end the war with Iran, he's unloading on Netanyahu with rhetoric that no other American leader has dared to»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS: Boxer Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges in Las Vegas over allegations that he wrote a bad check to purchase a watch from a luxury resale store. Mayweather was scheduled for an initial appearance Monday in Las Vegas Justice Court. He was not physically present for the hearing, but»»»

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Gulf News 2h

War has changed the Gulf: Iran can shut Hormuz ‘at will,’ US assessments say

US intelligence agencies have concluded that Iran now possesses the ability to effectively shut down access to the Strait of Hormuz whenever it chooses, giving Tehran a powerful new tool to disrupt the global economy following months of conflict in the Gulf, according to three people familiar with »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Sidra Medicine publishes report on novel treatment for rare paediatric obesity case

Tribune News Network Doha A case report by Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has been published in Frontiers in Endocrinology detailing the successful treatment of severe acquired hypothalamic obesity (AHO) in a young child. The findings provide important new evidence for the manag»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar’s mission in Geneva hosts event on empowering women and girls through sport

Tribune News Network Geneva, Switzerland The Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations Office at Geneva, in cooperation with Qatar Foundation and Qatar Sports Investments, organised a high-level event on ‘Empowering Women and Girls In and Through Sport - From Words to Deeds’, on the sideline»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

BFIS students join hands with PWF-Q to help needy families

Tribune News Network Doha In a heartwarming display of community spirit and civic responsibility, the students of Bright Future International School (BFIS) recently organised a successful donation drive to support local families in need. Representatives from the Pakistan Welfare Forum-Qatar (PWF-Q)»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

How QF schools shape identity, character and sense of purpose

Hanane Mohammed Doha Speaking to Qatar Tribune, Alreem E. Al-Kaabi, senior public relations specialist at Qatar Foundation and a graduate of Qatar Academy, reflected on how her educational journey helped shape her identity, values, and personal growth within one of Qatar’s leading educational envir»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar Charity expands global efforts to support refugees

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) continues to prioritise raising awareness of refugee issues and mobilising support through integrated humanitarian campaigns, field interventions, and international partnerships with the aim of meeting basic needs and helping refugees restore stability a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

QCS sustainability programme reaches over 3,100 students

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), continues to implement its sustainable awareness programme, “Your Health, Your Success”, which was launched in 2017 to promote health awareness among school students and»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MINISTER OF STATE FOR INTERIORRECEIVES UAE OFFICIAL

Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates Major-General Khalifa bin Hareb Al Khaili and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discusse»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar Media Corporation CEO MEETS GULF RADIO AND TELEVISION ORGANIZATION D-G

Qatar Media Corporation (QMC) CEO HE Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al Thani met with Director-General of the Gulf Radio and Television Organization of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al Hazzaa on Tuesday. The meeting explored ways to boost joint Gulf media »»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Al Khulaifi reviews regional issues with Kuwait, China officials

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Ambassador of Kuwait to Qatar HE Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, in addition to a nu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Pakistan showcases industrial strength and innovation at Project Qatar 2026

The Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar highlighted the country’s expanding industrial and technological capabilities at the 22nd edition of Project Qatar 2026, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The prestigious trade exhibition brought together leading companies, industry experts, and dec»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

GORD, GCC, EPDA establish strategic partnership to shape carbon markets

Tribune News Network DOHA/ RAS AL KHAIMAH The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD), the Global Carbon Council (GCC), and the Environment Protection and Development Authority (EPDA) of Ras Al Khaimah have entered into a strategic tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

French top honour for Qatari official

Tribune News Network Doha The French Republic yesterday awarded the National Order of the Legion of Honour (France’s highest national decoration) to Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Reem Mohammed Al Mansoori, in reco»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

MoFA, French Embassy host ‘Inside Gaza’ documentary screening

QNA Doha The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in cooperation with the French Embassy in Doha, hosted a special screening of the documentary ‘Inside Gaza’ at the Museum of Islamic Art on Tuesday, drawing attention to the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the challenges faced by journal»»»

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