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Sharjah Police CCTV video warns: Don’t let speeding cost lives

Sharjah: The Sharjah Police has released a powerful road safety awareness video featuring real CCTV footage of a traffic incident, warning motorists against rushing, reckless driving, and red-light violations at busy intersections. The video, part of an ongoing traffic safety campaign, opens inside»»»

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Humid nights, fog risk and 47°C heat: what to expect across the UAE

Dubai: The UAE will experience generally fair weather on Saturday, with cloud cover developing over eastern areas and humid conditions expected overnight and into Sunday morning across some coastal and inland regions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Temperatures are forecast to rea»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Activist Mavlyan Askarbekov reportedly detained - | 24.KG

Activist Mavlyan Askarbekov has been detained by officers of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) for 48 hours, journalist Adilet Aitikeev reported on social media. According to him, the Leninsky District Court of Bishkek is expected to consider a preventive measure agains»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

The US war on Iran widened the GCC-Tehran gulf

Any attempt by an outside power to gain control of the Gulf region would be treated as an attack on the vital interests of the United States and repelled by any means necessary, including military force. That is the essence of the 1980 Carter Doctrine, which established the foundations for the Rapi»»»

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Arab News 1h

After epic comeback, Knicks head to San Antonio on brink of NBA title

SAN ANTONIO:The San Antonio Spurs now own the worst collapse in NBA Finals history, ‌but they refuse to be counted out yet. While the New York Knicks look to clinch their first NBA title since 1973, the Spurs aim to stay alive in the best-of-seven series when they host Game 5 on Saturday night. New»»»

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Arab News 1h

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun’s 2 goals

INGLEWOOD: Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans’ historic three-goal first half, and the US opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament, a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night. Christian Pulisic had an assist in a stellar first-half playm»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

How the US war on Iran widened the GCC-Tehran gulf

Any attempt by an outside power to gain control of the Gulf region would be treated as an attack on the vital interests of the United States and repelled by any means necessary, including military force. That is the essence of the 1980 Carter Doctrine, which established the foundations for the Rapi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

United States defeat Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener

Los Angeles, United States: The United States launched their home World Cup in emphatic fashion Friday, defeating Paraguay 4-1 with a perfectly scripted opening performance to delight a star-studded home crowd in Los Angeles. France-based striker Folarin Balogun scored twice while relentless US pre»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

UAE calls reports of unlocking $billions of frozen Iranian assets “entirely false and unfounded” – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- Smoke and flames rise after debris from an intercepted Iranian drone strikes an oil facility at Fujairah Port, UAE. March 14th, 2026/AP-Yonhap The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has categorically denied reports that it agreed to unlock and transfer billions of dollars in frozen assets to »»»

Arab News 2h

Assad general wanted for human rights violations arrested 

DAMASCUS: Syria’s Interior Ministry announced on Friday the arrest of a senior Assad intelligence official involved in violations committed against the Syrian people. The ministry said Qais Hassan al-Abd al-Rajab, a former brigadier general who served as deputy director of the General Intelligence »»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE categorically denies media reports alleging transfer of funds to Iran

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has categorically denied reports published by certain international media outlets alleging the transfer of funds from the UAE to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including allegations concerning $3 billion. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed th»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Trump’s pending Iran deal is bitter pill for Netanyahu – Ya Libnan

Share: On Thursday evening, President Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with news he did not want to hear: He expected to sign a deal with Iran within days. “This is the deal. It’s a great deal, and it’s time to end this war,” Trump told Netanyahu, according to a senior U.S. of»»»

Arab News 2h

Syria uncovers mass grave of 2014 opposition fighters in Sednaya

DAMASCUS: Syria’s Interior Ministry said Friday it had responded, in coordination with the National Commission for Missing Persons (NCMP), to a report of a mass grave discovered in the town of Sednaya containing the remains of opposition fighters killed during the western Qalamoun battles in 2014 a»»»

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Gulf News 3h

From farm worker to entrepreneur: How the UAE changed the life of this Filipina expat

Dubai: When Judy Dimayuga was eight years old, her classroom was often a rice field. Growing up in Bicol in the Philippines, she spent her childhood helping her grandparents work on the family farm and sell rice and vegetables to supplement the household income. Long before she has learned about en»»»

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Gulf News 4h

The most important people in our lives may be the easiest to overlook

I still remember sitting in the back of a cycle rickshaw and being taken to school as a child. I was around eight years old, and for nearly two years it became part of my everyday life. The same man, the same morning route, the same silence between us. A few coins exchanged at the end, a brief nod,»»»

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Ya Libnan 5h

Iran FM claims victory as U.S., signals peace deal near – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo- Iranian Foreign ‌Minister Abbas Araqchi The United States and Iran signalled on Friday that an agreement to end their war was close, with a senior U.S. administration official saying both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days»»»

Middle East Observer 5h

Food producers can face jail for violating decree to print clear price tags

Egypt’s Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Ali Moselhi issued a decree this week obliging all food producers to print a price label on all their products in clear Arabic font or face jail time, ministry spokesman Mamdouh Ramadan said. “We don’t want to scare the market. This is not an Egyptian i»»»

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Gulf News 5h

How UAE food supplies stayed moving during shipping disruption

Dubai: When regional conflict put pressure on global shipping routes, Al Dahra rerouted more than 5,500 containers, secured new food supplies and raised grain stocks to keep essential commodities moving into the UAE. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The UAE-grown agribu»»»

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Arab News 5h

Tehran claims victory as US, Iran signal peace deal near

WASHINGTON/DUBAI/PARIS The United States and Iran signalled on Friday that an agreement to end their war ​was close, with a senior US administration official saying both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington expects to sign an initial deal in the coming days.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas »»»

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France24 6h

US, Iran signal peace deal is close after Trump lashes out at ‘dishonorable’ Iranians

The US and Iran on Friday signaled that an initial peace agreement to end the Iran war was close although details of the deal were not officially released. The consensual signaling came hours after President Donald Trump posted a message lashing out at "very dishonorable" Iranians after local media»»»

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Arab News 6h

Hezbollah says it confronted Israeli troops advancing in south Lebanon

BEIRUT: Hezbollah said on Friday its fighters had confronted Israeli forces advancing toward a southern Lebanese town, as Israel pressed on with its strikes in Lebanon.In a statement, Hezbollah said its fighters first targeted Israeli troops advancing toward Majdal Zoun, around five kilometers (thr»»»

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Arab News 7h

UAE denies media reports alleging transfer of funds to Iran

ABU DHABI: The UAE has categorically denied reports published by certain international media outlets alleging the transfer of funds from the UAE to the Iran, including allegations concerning $3 billion. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these allegations are entirely fal»»»

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DW 7h

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk world's first trillionaire

BusinessUnited States of AmericaSpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk world's first trillionaireMatt Ford | Mark Hallam with AFP, AP, ReutersSpaceX floated on the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday, with shares trading 25% above the opening price at one point. The IPO has made Musk the world's first trillionaire»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Canada draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup

Toronto, Canada: Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday in the first World Cup finals game ever played on Canadian soil. Cyle Larin got Canada's goal after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead with a header on 21 minutes in Toronto.»»»

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Arab News 8h

SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

NEW YORK: Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street’s biggest initial public offering of stock. Shares in SpaceX jumped more than 19 percent after opening for trading at noon Friday, a sign that investors are looking past the bil»»»

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Arab News 8h

Syrian president has no intention of intervening in Lebanon: sources

DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa told visitors that Damascus has no intention of intervening in Lebanon, two of them told AFP, days after US President Donald Trump suggested it might be willing to do so. One of those present, requesting anonymity to speak freely, said that Sharaa told doz»»»

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Arab News 8h

Sweden strike force faces tough Tunisia test in opener

FRISCO, Texas: Sweden boast a formidable strike partnership in Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, but the two will have their work cut out in their opening World Cup Group F game on Sunday when they take on a Tunisia side that didn’t concede a goal in qualifying. The 28-year-old Gyokeres arrives i»»»

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Arab News 8h

Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek light up opening ceremony in Mexico City

MEXICO CITY: Shakira, Mana, Andrea Bocelli and a surprise appearance by Salma Hayek lit up the World Cup opening ceremony ahead of Mexico’s 2-0 victory over South Africa on Thursday. Shakira performed “Dai Dai,” the tournament’s official song, with Burna Boy. The Colombian star had a hit with “Waka»»»

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Arab News 8h

What do Iraq’s latest militia disarmament pledges really mean for state authority?

LONDON: Iraqi officials like to say that the “age of militias” is ending. On paper, the past few weeks seem to support that narrative. Asaib Ahl Al-Haq, a hardline Iran-aligned faction, announced it would disengage from the Popular Mobilization Forces and place its weapons under state control, foll»»»

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France24 9h

Spotlight - Kosovo's 'Groundhog Day' politics

Right now, the path the EU and NATO faces another set back. There's been no functioning government, despite three elections in less in 16 months. The latest one this week, produced a similar result to the last two, the party of the incumbent prime minister Albin Kurti got 43 per cent of the vote, a»»»

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BNE 9h

Illicit gold networks fuelling conflict, organised crime across Africa and global south, GI-TOC warns

Gold is increasingly being weaponised by states, criminal networks and sanctioned regimes as a strategic financial tool, while regulatory systems are failing to keep pace with rapidly evolving illicit supply chains, according to a new report from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organize»»»

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Arab News 9h

McTominay ‘ready to go’ for Scotland World Cup opener

FOXBOROUGH, USA: Scotland star Scott McTominay is ready for the team’s opening World Cup game against Haiti on Saturday after overcoming a stomach bug, coach Steve Clarke has said. “He is perfect and ready to go,” Clarke said when asked about the fitness of the Napoli man, Scotland’s star player. M»»»

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Arab News 9h

Malaysia summit urges religious diplomacy, youth engagement amid rising global tensions

KUALA LUMPUR: Religious leaders must play a greater role in preventing conflict, promoting coexistence and engaging young people amid growing global tensions and rising extremism, speakers said at an international summit in Malaysia on Friday. The Third International Summit of Religious Leaders, he»»»

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France24 10h

Viral video of Iran downing US helicopter was generated by AI

A video claiming to show the Iranian army downing a US Apache attack helicopter has garnered millions of views on social media. But the video was AI-generated. US President Donald Trump said on June 9 that Iran had shot down a US Army Apache attack helicopter while it was on patrol over the St»»»

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France24 10h

Hundreds gather for funeral of French schoolgirl whose killing sparked national outrage

Flags flew at half-mast at the town hall in Fleurance in southwestern France on Friday as hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of Lyhanna, an 11-year-old schoolgirl whose suspected murder sparked national outrage over the exposed failures in the judicial system. Several hundred people»»»

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France24 10h

France in focus - €3,300 for a dress! The Paris Flea Market, where vintage meets luxury

Just outside the French capital sprawls the world's largest antiques destination: the Paris Saint-Ouen Flea Market. It's a timeless escape, and one of the most visited sites in France. We take you on a tour in this edition of France in Focus. Whitney has flown in from Florida with one thi»»»

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Al Manar 10h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 19:00, an “Israeli” enemy army Merkava tank at the southeastern outskirts of Yohmor Al-Shaqif town with an Ababil loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 12 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 19:00, an “Israeli” enemy army Merkava tank at the southeastern outskirts»»»

Arab News 10h

Heat accelerates shift to smarter farming in MENA region

DUBAI: Extreme heat is becoming a defining challenge for global food production, with the Middle East among the most exposed regions. A joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Meteorological Organization warns that rising temperatures are no longer a seasonal issue but a»»»

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France24 10h

LGBTQ rights in Hungary: 'We are very hopeful that changes will be made'

The election of the Hungary's new centre-right prime minister, Peter Magyar, in April marked a particularly stinging defeat for Viktor Orban, whose government was widely regarded as one of the most anti-LGBTQ in the EU. Rights advocates expect legal changes but wonder about the timeline Magyar will»»»

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Gulf News 10h

UAE desalination plants in Egypt’s Rafah continue supplying water to Khan Younis under ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’

UAE desalination plants in Egypt’s Rafah continue to play a vital role in supporting the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, by producing desalinated water and delivering it through the UAE water pipeline project to Khan Younis, helping provide one of the most »»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Prime Minister holds telephone call with Saudi Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call with HE Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relati»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Prime Minister holds telephone call with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held a telephone call with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Ayman Safadi. During the call, they revi»»»

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Al Manar 10h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 20:00, an “Israeli” enemy army soldiers’ positioning inside a hotel in Naqoura town with a loitering drone: statement 14 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 20:00, an “Israeli” enemy army soldiers’ positioning inside a hotel in Na»»»

Arab News 10h

Elyanna and Nora Fatehi bring Arab representation to World Cup opening ceremony in Canada

DUBAI: Palestinian-Chilean singer-songwriter Elyanna and Moroccan-Canadian star Nora Fatehi were among the headlining acts as Canada staged an historic opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, marking the first time the tournament has launched with interconnected celebrations across »»»

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Gulf News 10h

UAE doubles down on strategic partnerships, says Abdullah bin Zayed

Abu Dhabi: The UAE will continue to strengthen its international relationships and build effective strategic partnerships that serve national interests and support security, development and prosperity at both the regional and global levels, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister»»»

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Arab News 10h

Saudi aid agency distributes food baskets in Mali

BAMAKO: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center recently distributed 300 food baskets to host-community members and people in need in the municipality of Dougoufry, in Mali’s Ségou Region, benefiting 1,800 individuals. The handout is part of the center’s 2026 food aid project in Mali, on»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

California cop shoots colleague during 'horseplay': police chief

Los Angeles, United States: A California policeman shot and wounded a colleague as the two officers horsed around with loaded guns in a parking garage, their boss said. The September 2025 incident was captured on dashcam video released by police in Pasadena on Thursday. The video shows one officer »»»

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The Peninsula 10h

Prime Minister holds telephone call with Turkish Foreign Minister

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to support and strengt»»»

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Al Manar 10h

Islamic Resistance fighters targeted on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 19:25, a second “Israeli” enemy army Merkava tank at the southeastern outskirts of Yohmor Al-Shaqif town with an Ababil loitering glider [FPV], achieving a confirmed hit: statement 13 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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NEET UG 2026 re-exam: Admit card expected soon, new timings and key changes

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the admit card for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination shortly. The exam is scheduled for June 21, 2026, after the earlier test was cancelled due to alleged irregularities. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had earlier stated that admit»»»

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