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Kyiv monastery damaged in Russian air attack as strikes intensify across Ukraine

Twenty people were injured and Kyiv’s historic Pechersk Lavra monastery was set on fire after a major Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital, authorities said on Monday. Drone and missile strikes left widespread damage, caused power outages for hundreds of thousands of residents, and prompted »»»

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Sputnik 32m

US Commits to Suspending Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports - Reports

The United States has committed to suspending sanctions on Iranian oil and petroleum product exports, not imposing new sanctions against Tehran, and not building up its military forces in the Middle East, the Iranian news agency Mehr reported citing a draft memorandum of understanding between the t»»»

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Arab News 46m

G7 leaders meet in France after US and Iran declare agreement to end war

EVIAN-LES-BAINS: Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations meet at ​a French lakeside resort on Monday shortly after the US and Iran said they had reached a preliminary deal to end their war. Discussing next steps on Iran will be one of several issues the global leaders will wrestle with during»»»

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EU Observer 1h

THIS WEEK: Angry Trump meets EU leaders at G7 summit, as Ukraine starts accession talks

This week’s agenda — at glance G7 leaders meet Donald Trump in Évian amid growing tensions over Nato, Russia, and Iran EU formally opens accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova EU foreign ministers adopt new sanctions on Russia and discuss measures against Israel MEPs vote on tariffs on US imports»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ghalibaf’s rise signals new phase in Iran’s post-war politics

Paris: Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has emerged as the key negotiator and one of the most high-profile figures in the Islamic republic's leadership as it enters a new phase after the US-Israeli war. A pillar of the Iranian establishment for some three decades and one of its m»»»

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France24 1h

US and Iran agree to memorandum of understanding and immediate end to military operations

US and Iran agreed to an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations under a surprise memorandum of understanding, announced via mediator Pakistan on Sunday, with both sides confirming a signing ceremony in Switzerland. The agreement includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanc»»»

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Arab News 1h

Nine killed as Russian missile, drone attacks batter Ukrainian cities

KYIV: The death toll from a wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine rose to nine on Monday, authorities said, after attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv killed emergency workers, wounded dozens of civilians and damaged one of the country’s most important religious landmarks. The head of Kyiv’s military admin»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Putin awards Order of Friendship to Prosecutor General of Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded the Order of Friendship to Prosecutor General of the Kyrgyz Republic Maksat Asanaliev. The corresponding decree was published on the Russian Federation’s legal information website. «For his significant contribution to the development of cooperation between t»»»

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France24 2h

US, Iran reach deal to end war

The United States and Iran agreed a peace deal and an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fronts including Lebanon, mediator Pakistan said, signaling the apparent end to more than three months of war in Middle East. Pakistani Prime Minister Shebhaz Sharif posted on X th»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU): What's next — from blockade lifting, nukes talks and Hormuz reopening, to broader agreement

The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Washington and Tehran is expected to launch a new "60-day negotiating period”. The signing took place late on Sunday, on Trump's 80th birthday, also marked by a UFC fight at the White House. The framework agreement, announced by President D»»»

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Gulf News 2h

My Business: How this former waiter went from selling dried fish to running his own company in Dubai

Dubai: A few years ago, VJ Estander was carrying trays as a waiter in Dubai by day and selling dried fish to friends and roommates after work to earn extra income. Today, the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) runs his own food trading company in the UAE, a business built not on investors or inherited »»»

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Arab News 2h

Visitors get a taste of the tropics in Syria’s coastal forest

TARTUS: A privately developed tropical forest on Syria’s Mediterranean coast is attracting growing numbers of visitors, offering an unusual landscape of tropical fruit trees and dense greenery rarely associated with the country. Located in the village of Blata al-Gharbiya, 3 km north of Tartus prov»»»

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Gulf News 2h

The global race for critical minerals is reshaping world politics

In the twentieth century, oil was the resource that shaped the world. It fuelled economies, determined strategic alliances and transformed countries into global powers. Nations competed to secure access to it because they understood a simple reality: those who controlled the resources powering the »»»

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Arab News 2h

Syrian security forces capture ex-militia chief accused of war crimes, drug trafficking

DAMASCUS: Syrian security forces have arrested a former commander of the Al-Quds Brigade militia accused of involvement in war crimes, drug trafficking and abuses committed during the rule of former president Bashar Assad, the Interior Ministry announced on Sunday. The ministry said Abdulilah Ismai»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE forecast: Hotter days, dusty skies and rough seas ahead

Dubai: The UAE is set for another week of intense summer heat, with temperatures expected to reach 48°C in some inland areas on Monday, while stronger winds later in the week could bring dusty conditions and reduced visibility across parts of the country. According to the National Centre of Meteoro»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai court unravels Dh723,500 tax fraud scheme

Dubai: A Dubai court has ordered two men to jointly repay Dh723,500 to a company and its manager after they were found guilty of impersonating Federal Tax Authority employees and defrauding the victims through forged documents. The court also imposed 5 per cent annual legal interest from the date t»»»

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Sputnik 3h

US-Iran Deal to be Finalized by UNSC

The final agreement between Iran and the United States will be approved by a UN Security Council resolution, the Iranian news agency Mehr reported citing a draft memorandum Earlier, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the completion of the memorandum of understanding between»»»

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Gulf News 3h

‘No such thing as a lonely meal’: Meet the Dubai chef who quit corporate life to bring strangers together over food

Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you bring. After an evening with Madame Vo, this particular Bram Stoker quote comes to mind. Lisa Vo, the mind behind the popular Dubai supper club, has built her entire concept around a simple idea: There's no such thing as a lonely meal»»»

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Arab News 3h

Ivory Coast break deadlock in 90th minute to defeat Ecuador

PHILADELPHIA: Substitute Amad Diallo struck in the 90th ‌minute to give Ivory Coast a deserved 1-0 win over Ecuador in both teams’ Group E opener on Saturday night. Diallo’s first-time strike of Wilfried Singo’s cross gave ​the Ivorians their first-ever World Cup victory over South American opposit»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Ukrainian drone strike kills 3 south of Moscow: governor

A Ukrainian drone strike killed three people and wounded three others in the Russian city of Tula, around 200 kilometres (120 miles) south of Moscow, the regional governor said on Monday. "Tonight, the residential sector of Tula urban district came under UAV attack," Dmitry Milyaev said on Telegram»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Oil slides over 4% on US–Iran deal hopes as WTI crashes to $81 — traders bet on peace easing supply fears

Oil prices plunged early on Monday as investors bet that a potential US-Iran agreement to ease Middle East tensions would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and boost global crude supplies. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude for July delivery fell $3.84, or 4.52%, to $81.04 a barrel in early Asian»»»

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Arab News 3h

Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say

NEW YORK: High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won’t be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced Sunday. It will likely take months before energy companies can resume operations to the point of meeting the world’s demand, »»»

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Arab News 3h

Iranian officials portray peace deal as strategic victory over US and Israel

TEHRAN: Iran on Monday declared it had won “great victories” over the United States after Tehran and Washington announced an agreement to immediately end their months-long conflict, with Iranian officials portraying the deal as a military and political triumph rather than a diplomatic compromise. “»»»

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France24 4h

Middle East live: Pakistan's prime minister says US and Iran to sign memorandum of understanding

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said early on Monday that the US and Iran have agreed to a memorandum of understanding to be signed in Switzerland on June 19, with both sides declaring "the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon." Follo»»»

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Gulf News 4h

From $28/hour to $1 million: SpaceX welder proves rocket builders can strike it rich too

For decades, the modern millionaire story has followed a familiar script: a software engineer joins a Silicon Valley startup, receives stock options, and becomes wealthy when the company goes public. Now, a different kind of success story is capturing attention across America. Juan Hernandez, a for»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Ebola cases in DRC rise to 782 with 181 deaths

KINSHASA: Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) say confirmed Ebola cases have risen to 782, with 181 deaths reported, as the country continues to battle one of its most serious outbreaks in recent years. The Ministry of Health said the outbreak remains concentrated in mu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

US, Iran confirm ‘peace deal’ reached

United States President Donald Trump has announced that a ceasefire deal with Iran has been agreed to and that toll-free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will now begin. The agreement, later confirmed by Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Sunday, will immediately end hostiliti»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Why meaningful storytelling matters more than ever for families today

As a mother and a storyteller by profession, there is a question I often ask of myself and of others in my industry: where is the content my children can watch, and see themselves in? What version of themselves is being handed back to them through what they watch? Not simply shows that reflect thei»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Germany’s Steinmeier visits Manila as Marcos eyes stronger defence, trade, and Indo-Pacific ties

Manila: German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected to land here on Monday for a state visit aimed at strengthening political, economic, and security ties between Manila and Berlin, the Presidential Communications Office said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is will formally welcome»»»

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Arab News 5h

Putin, Zelensky speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky each spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, as Trump marked his 80th birthday and the war in Ukraine remained a flashpoint ahead of this week’s G7 summit. Putin’s call with Trump lasted just under an hour,»»»

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Gulf News 6h

US–Iran MoU sparks big question: When does Hormuz fully reopen — and is the US naval blockade on Iran really ending?

President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran have reached an agreement that includes the lifting of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, marking a major potential shift in one of the world’s most sensitive maritime chokepoints. “Congratulations»»»

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Arab News 6h

Egyptians optimistic ahead of World Cup opener against Belgium

Eight years on from Egypt’s last appearance at the World Cup, the Pharaohs are back competing at the quadrennial extravaganza far removed from the negativity that surrounded their campaign at Russia 2018. Back then, the North Africans arrived at the World Cup with Mohamed Salah nursing a shoulder i»»»

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RT 6h

Puffy Putin peril: The West’s latest attempt to scare itself

You can’t argue with a man observing the obvious: We are living in unusually perilous times. In the Middle East, for instance, the Israeli-American infernal duo have been on a rampage of war, state terror, all-purpose devastation, and genocide that, as a bonus, has also brought the world economy to»»»

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Arab News 6h

Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with an Iran deal ahead of a UFC cage fight at the White House

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump marked turning 80 on Sunday by hailing an agreement to end the war in Iran hours before a birthday celebration that once would have seemed unfathomable: a cage-fighting show on the storied South Lawn of the White House. He had been touting the emerging deal for we»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Missile attack hits Kyiv: report

KYIV: A missile attack struck Kyiv early Monday, according to an Agence France-Presse (AFP) reporter on the ground, as air raid sirens sounded across the Ukrainian capital and residents were urged to take shelter. Explosions were reported in multiple parts of the city, with emergency services respo»»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

U.S. and Iran agree on peace deal to end the war, Trump and Pakistan say – Ya Libnan

Share: Summary The U.S. and Iran have agreed on a deal to bring their nearly four-month war to an end, with both sides declaring the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday. The deal follow»»»

The Peninsula 6h

Qatar welcomes agreement reached on the MoU between US and Iran on addressing outstanding issue

DOHA: The State of Qatar welcomes the agreement reached on the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran on addressing the outstanding issues between them, including ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and considers it an i»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup

Arlington, United States: Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open their World Cup campaigns. A match that had bubbled away in the first period sparked into life in the second half. Nether»»»

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Gulf News 7h

US-Iran deal: Trump says agreement reached as Tehran claims ‘victories’

President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement, marking a potential breakthrough in efforts to end months of escalating conflict in the Middle East. The announcement, if fully implemented, would represent a major turning point in a crisis that has dra»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Pakistan says Iran-US deal immediately halts war, including in Lebanon

Pakistan's prime minister announced that the United States and Iran had agreed to a "Peace Deal" that immediately halts all military operations, including in Lebanon, with a signing ceremony to take place in Geneva on June 19. "With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of »»»

Gulf News 7h

Ghalibaf assails 'warmongering', 'crazy games' by Israeli regime

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf Issues Strong Support for Hezbollah and Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions with Israel. On June 14, 2026, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iran's Parliament) and a prominent hardline figure with deep Revolutiona»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Pakistan announces US-Iran ceasefire ‘now in place’

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran deal is now in place and mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. Pakistan’s Sharif also said on X that both sides have declared the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Guts, gumption and Qatar’s history-making goal!

Vinay Nayudu What the six-feet high Boualem Khoukhi achieved for Qatar against Switzerland is simply stupendous. He not only scored against all odds for Al Annabi and seized historic first point at the World Cup for the nation, but has also fired up a side that is looking to provemettle and flex mu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Qatari artist Fatima unveils public artwork at Montreal’s MURAL Festival

Tribune News Network Doha Qatari calligraphy and calligraffiti artist Fatima Alsharshani represented Qatar at this year’s MURAL Festival in Montreal, unveiling a new public artwork inspired by the words of acclaimed Canadian author Margaret Atwood: “In the end, we all become stories.” Presented as »»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

QM bags six coveted prizes at International Sustainability Awards

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) has been honoured with six prestigious awards at the International Sustainability Awards 2026, organised by Awards International, reflecting its commitment to environmental stewardship, social impact and operational excellence across its institutions and»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Al Attiyah, UN official review human rights cooperation

QNA New York Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Guy Ryder at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the areas of protecting and»»»

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Arab News 7h

De Bruyne ready to face Egypt today

RENTON: Kevin De Bruyne has accomplished plenty in his decorated career. Yet, the star Belgian midfielder does not plan to take his fourth World Cup appearance for granted. Ahead of Belgium’s World Cup opener against Egypt, the 35-year-old De Bruyne stressed much has changed since his days as a Pre»»»

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Qatar Tribune 7h

Awqaf’s ITSMS gets ISO 20000 int’l certification

QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has achieved a new institutional milestone by obtaining the internationally recognised ISO 20000 certification for its Information Technology Service Management System (ITSMS) following the successful completion of all auditing and com»»»

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France24 7h

American musician Oliver Tree killed in helicopter crash in Brazil

Oliver Tree, a US alt-pop singer and internet personality, died in a helicopter crash in Brazil on Sunday, a police source said. He was 32. Tree was on a world tour when the helicopter he was travelling in collided with another mid-air. A total of six people died in the incident, which left no surv»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Education Ministry inaugurates interactive chambers to augment learning for students with disabilities

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) inaugurated an interactive and supportive learning space at Al Hidaya School for Special Needs Primary School Boys and Girls in Doha. The inauguration ceremony was attended by HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bi»»»

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