UPI 31m

Supreme Court shoots down Hawaii's private property gun restriction - UPI.com

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a law in Hawaii that required people licensed to carry a concealed firearm to seek permission to do so on private property. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a Hawaiian law tha»»»

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Arab News 52m

UN envoy says Jeddah deal can still anchor future Sudan peace talks, as fears grow over El-Obeid 

NEW YORK CITY: The 2023 Jeddah agreement brokered by Saudi Arabia can still serve as a foundation for future Sudan peace talks, the UN’s special envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, said on Thursday, even as he voiced alarm over an intensifying offensive by the Rapid Support Forces around the city of E»»»

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Arab News 1h

Israeli push for control over ancient West Bank sites rapped

SEBASTIA, West Bank: An Israeli bill that would extend civil control over ancient sites in the West Bank has drawn criticism from Palestinians and Israeli rights groups who say it is tantamount to annexation of occupied land and would expand Jewish settlements. The “Heritage Authority in Judea and »»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi composer Abeer Balubaid wins AlUla Music Competition

ALULA: Saudi composer and pianist Abeer Balubaid was announced as winner of the AlUla Music Competition at a ceremony in Design Space AlUla on Wednesday. Accepting the award, Balubaid said: “It is an incredible honor. Knowing that visitors from around the world will experience this composition as t»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi Arabia bans entry for travelers from 3 African countries amid Ebola outbreak

RIYADH: Saudi authorities on Thursday announced an entry ban on travelers from three African countries as a precautionary health measure amid the Ebola outbreak in the African continent. The Public Health Authority, or Weqaya, said that those traveling from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

HSBC Qatar unveils its new Head Office featuring its first Wealth Centre in Msheireb Downtown Doha

Doha: HSBC officially welcomed customers to the bank’s first wealth centre within its new headquarters in Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the world’s most advanced smart city developments. The new, dedicated Premier wealth centre marks a milestone in the bank’s strategic commitment to serving Qatar’»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar participates in 6th meeting of Joint Oversight Committee on DR Congo-Rwanda peace agreement

London: Representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to implementing a landmark peace agreement following talks in London attended by the State of Qatar, the United States of America, the Republic of Togo and the African Union Commission.»»»

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Arab News 1h

Chad sees influx of drone victims from Sudan

TINE, Chad: Faouzi Abdulbagi Mahammat Anour woke up in Tine, Chad, with a burnt face and his right eye missing after being attacked on the Sudanese side of the border by a drone. The attack happened on the morning of June 10, when the 18-year-old was grazing his family’s livestock northeast of the »»»

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Arab News 1h

Norway steer steady grassroots course to World Cup success

WASHINGTON: Norway are riding the crest of a wave having made the knockout stage on their return to the World Cup after 28 years and for Norwegian Football Federation chief Lise Klaveness their success confirms their holistic approach to the game is paying off. Much like the synchronized rowing cel»»»

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Arab News 2h

Explosions heard in Kyiv amid air alert

KYIV: Multiple explosions were heard as an air alert wailed in Kyiv, AFP journalists reported Thursday, minutes after authorities warned about Russian ballistic missiles heading toward the Ukrainian capital. The journalists also saw smoke traces in the skies above Kyiv. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko »»»

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Gulf News 2h

GCC, US reaffirm alliance after Iran deal, back Syria and Gaza plan

Dubai: Foreign ministers from the GCC countries and the US reaffirmed their strategic partnership on Thursday and welcomed mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan that helped secure a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. In a joint statement issued after the GCC-US Ministerial»»»

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UPI 2h

At least 188 dead in Venezuela earthquake, many more injured, missing - UPI.com

Members of Venezuela's Civil Defense team remove debris and search for survivors at buildings collapsed during the earthquakes in Chacao in eastern Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday. Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday. Photo by Boris Vegraga/EPA June 25 (UPI) -- Large»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar Toy Festival 2026 returns bigger than ever with new immersive zones and experiences

DOHA: Qatar Toy Festival returns this year bigger than ever, with the introduction of new zones and experiences. The festival, organised by Qatar Calendar in collaboration with Spacetoon Group under the theme “More to Imagine, A Whole World of Fun”, will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Conven»»»

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Sana 2h

Syrian-UAE talks explore logistics corridor linking Syrian ports to Gulf via Iraq

Damascus, June.26 (SANA) Syrian and Emirati officials discussed plans to establish a logistics corridor linking Syrian ports with Gulf markets through Iraq, as part of efforts to strengthen regional trade and transport connectivity. Qutaiba Badawi, Chairman of Syria’s General Authority for Land and»»»

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Gulf News 2h

From TikTok to courtroom: jail for death threat in live broadcast dispute

Ras Al Khaimah: A Ras Al Khaimah court has sentenced a TikTok user to three months in prison and fined another Dh1,000 after a livestream dispute escalated into insults, harassment and a death threat, reinforcing that misconduct on social media platforms can carry serious criminal consequences. The»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Israeli army is reducing its forces in southern Lebanon: military radio - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli army is reducing its forces in southern Lebanon: military radio 25-06-2026 19:36 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli army is reducin»»»

The Peninsula 3h

Qatar Police Academy highlights importance of institutional cooperation in crime prevention

Doha, Qatar: The Police Academy, represented by the Security Research and Studies Center, in cooperation with Al Rayyan Security Department, organized a seminar titled “Institutional Integration in Crime Prevention”, aimed at strengthening partnerships among national institutions, supporting the cr»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Binance to suspend crypto services in several EU countries

London: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said Thursday it will suspend services in several European countries from next week as it has been unable secure regulatory approval to operate in the European Union. Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, said it had applied for auth»»»

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Naharnet 3h

Israel says no timeframe for troop withdrawal from Lebanon, Gaza and Syria

Israel said Thursday that it had set no timetable for withdrawing its forces from Lebanon, Gaza and Syria, as Israeli and Lebanese officials engaged in U.S.-brokered talks in Washington. The Israeli military has launched widespread airstrikes in Lebanon and sent troops into the country's south afte»»»

UPI 3h

Earthquake exposes Venezuela's strained rescue system - UPI.com

Members of Venezuela's Civil Defense remove debris and search for survivors at buildings collapsed during the earthquakes in the municipality of Chacao in eastern Caracas, Venezuela, on Thursday. Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday. Photo by Boris Vegraga/EPA June»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Netherlands chase top spot as Tunisia play for pride

DOHA: As the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage approaches its conclusion, the Netherlands and Tunisia meet in a Group F encounter with important objectives on the line in Kansas City. The Dutch are aiming to secure top spot and build momentum ahead of the knockout rounds, while Tunisia are determined»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar looks forward to hosting DPoA MTR for least developed countries in March

New York: The State of Qatar has affirmed its aspiration to host the High-Level Midterm Review Meeting of the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA MTR) in March 2027, as a positive step to enhance cooperation with the least developed countries and support their efforts in addressing challenges. This came»»»

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Arab News 3h

The World Cup is half over, with 54 of 104 matches complete, and the drama is just getting started

FLORIDA, USA: It’s halftime at the World Cup. Take a break, everyone. Wednesday marked the midpoint of the 104-match tournament — technically, just past the midpoint, with 54 matches now in the books and 50 remaining before a World Cup champion are crowned in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19»»»

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Arab News 3h

Tunisia’s short-lived World Cup experience lays bare deep dysfunctions

TUNIS: Tunisia’s humiliating exit from the 2026 World Cup after two heavy losses against Sweden and Japan delt a blow to Eagles of Carthage fans, who say it laid bare years of dysfunction within the football federation. The team, which had made history in 1978 by becoming the first African nation t»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

MOI launches awareness exhibition marking International Day against drug abuse

Doha: The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Drug Enforcement, today launched an awareness exhibition marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse, held this year under the theme "An Aware Community... A Safe Nation". The event coincides with the Arab and GCC Weeks »»»

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RT 3h

US and Iran clash over Hormuz transit fees

The US and Iran have clashed over Tehran’s move to levy a toll on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Washington has insisted that Tehran cannot impose transit fees, while Iran argues it can levy charges for services provided. Iran intends to introduce a system of maritime fees in the strait, af»»»

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France24 3h

Tête à tête - Ebola outbreak 'serious' but not 'out of control', head of Africa CDC says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Dr Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa CDC, said the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is "serious" but not "out of control". He warned that "no one is safe" if it is not stopped at the source and argued that the West would already have a vaccine if the disease had struck t»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Saudi Arabia halts travel to and entry from three African countries over Ebola

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has suspended travel by its citizens to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, and halted the issuance of visas and entry for travellers arriving from the three countries as part of precautionary measures against the spread of the Ebola virus. The measures als»»»

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Business-review 3h

Budget deficit after 5 months is half compared to the previous year, from 3.35% to 1.75% of GDP

“The budget execution figures for the first five months confirm the consistency with which we have managed public finances. The deficit has been reduced by nearly half compared to the same period in 2025, from 3.35% to 1.75% of GDP. This is a positive sign, especially since the adjustment was not a»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar Shura Council, Azerbaijan Parliament discuss further bilateral cooperation

Baku: Qatar's Shura Council and Azerbaijan's Parliament held official talks in Baku on Thursday, focusing on ways to deepen bilateral relations and enhance parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. The talks were co-chaired by Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim and Sp»»»

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France24 3h

Europe swelters as heatwave affects more than 100 million people from Spain to Germany

At least 101 million Europeans will experience temperatures above 35C on Thursday, as Spanish and French authorities begin to tally the deaths linked to the heatwave. At least 101 million Europeans were forecast to swelter in temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, as scores of people were thought to»»»

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France24 3h

Poland, Ukraine strike conciliatory tone at reconstruction conference

A landmark conference on Ukraine's post-war reconstruction opened on Thursday in Poland without President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is snubbing the event over a diplomatic row with ally Warsaw and weeks of squabbling over historical differences. Kyiv sent Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko instead »»»

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Novinite 3h

The Ways That Online Live Casino Gaming Has GrownOpinions

Online live casino gaming has undergone one of the most remarkable evolutions in the digital entertainment world. What began as a niche extension of traditional online casinos has now become one of the most dynamic, immersive, and fast growing sectors in modern iGaming. By blending real time human »»»

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BNE 3h

Red tape means Turkmenistan’s modern Caspian Sea port operating at third of capacity, says Middle Corridor official

Turkmenistan's modern multi-billion-dollar Caspian Sea container port of Turkmenbashi is said to be operating at only 25-30% of its potential due to bureaucratic obstacles facing carriers. The dire operating rate at the eight-year-old Turkmenbashi International Seaport was outlined by Jasurbek Chor»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

‘Everyone stands with Al Annabi’: Fans back Qatar despite World Cup exit

DOHA: After three challenging matches at the FIFA World Cup, Al Annabi finally showed the attacking spirit many supporters had been waiting for in their final match at the World Cup. Although Qatar's tournament came to an end, following a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Seattle, USA, fans p»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Sharjah Police arrest 4,757, seize Dh392.8m in major drug busts

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have arrested 4,757 suspects, dismantled major drug trafficking networks and seized drugs, psychotropic substances and criminal assets worth nearly Dh392.8 million in a sweeping campaign that combined intelligence-led policing, international cooperation and community-based p»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Antonelli welcomes Mercedes upgrade as Russell says beware Hamilton

Spielberg bei Knittelfeld: Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli said Thursday that a Mercedes upgrade would help him bounce back from a first defeat of the year but team-mate George Russell warned that Lewis Hamilton was back to his 'beautiful best'. Russell, a 28-year-old Briton, was the pre-season f»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Etihad Rail’s new passenger route draws 5,000 bookings in just two days

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail has witnessed strong demand for passenger train ticket bookings through its digital application and dedicated online booking platform following the opening of reservations on 23 June 2026. Within just two days, 5,000 passengers booked tickets for the inaugural passenger servi»»»

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Arab News 4h

Truce brings no relief for displaced from Lebanon’s destroyed, occupied towns

BEIRUT: A long-awaited ceasefire has brought relative calm to Lebanon, but it hasn’t brought peace of mind to Hussein Merhi. He is among tens of thousands who remain displaced because their homes were destroyed in Israeli strikes or their hometowns fall within a swathe of the south occupied by Isra»»»

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RT 4h

Killers of 17-year-old French foster teen arrested after filming deadly attack

The brutal beating to death of a 17-year-old boy in France by a group of teenagers, described online as a “migrant gang,” has sparked public outrage across the country. The attack, which authorities have called an ambush, took place last Friday at a construction site in the southern city of Narbonn»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Israeli Military Reverses Decision to Leave 2 Areas in Southern Lebanon – Reports

DOHA (Sputnik) - The planned withdrawal of Israeli troops from two areas in southern Lebanon did not take place, a Lebanese military source told the Qatari television channel Al Araby on Thursday. Earlier on Thursday, Israeli news website I24 reported, citing a US source, that Israel started withdr»»»

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Arab News 4h

Abu Dhabi announces Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center

DUBAI: A major performing arts center designed by the late architect Frank Gehry is to be built in the UAE, according to plans announced on Thursday. Dar Al-Funoon Abu Dhabi will provide a home for ballet, opera and theater, among other performances, and draw talent from across the region and aroun»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Lebanon cancels end-year high school exams over security concerns

Dubai: Lebanon has cancelled this year's official secondary school examinations, known as the baccalaureate, because of the country's deteriorating security situation, Education Minister Rima Karami said on Thursday. Speaking after a Cabinet meeting, Karami said all students registered for the nati»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

At least 164 killed as two powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela

Mexico City Two powerful earthquakes striking within less than a minute have killed at least 164 people in Venezuela and left just under 1,000 injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez told the VTV broadcaster on Thursday. According to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS), two quakes with magn»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Embassy repatriates mortal remains of four Indian victims in Ras Laffan incident

Doha, Qatar: The mortal remains of four of the 12 Indian nationals who passed away in the Ras Laffan incident are being repatriated to India today, according to the Embassy of India in Qatar. In a statement, the embassy said efforts are underway to repatriate the mortal remains of eight others at t»»»

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Arab News 5h

Israel seizes Palestinian land in Sinjil to develop settlements

LONDON: Israeli authorities seized 464,400 sq. meters of Palestinian land in the town of Sinjil, north of the Ramallah and Al-Bireh governorate, according to the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission. The plot is now classified as “state land,” which Israel will use for the benefit of the ill»»»

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Arab News 5h

New Sudanese notes circulate in RSF areas, deepening de facto split

KHARTOUM: Newly issued Sudanese pounds have begun circulating in territory controlled by a paramilitary group fighting the national army, raising questions about the source of the notes and potentially deepening the country’s de facto division. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) — which cooperated with»»»

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Tanjug 5h

Gouillon: "Sarajevo safari" case collapsing due to lack of evidence

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian Office for Public and Cultural Diplomacy Arnaud Gouillon said on Thursday the objective of a so-called "Sarajevo safari" case - a narrative about alleged paid shootings of civilians in wartime Sarajevo - had been to accuse, through an attack on Serbian President A»»»

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Gulf News 5h

India hikes passport fees by up to 75% from July 1; Indian expats in UAE will pay more too

Dubai: India is raising passport fees by up to 75 per cent starting July 1, according to a gazette notification issued by the country's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on June 20 under the Passports (Amendment) Rules. When Gulf News contacted the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, officials confirmed »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Romanian cultural evening in Doha showcases traditional flavours and heritage

Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Romania in Qatar organised “Flavours from Romania”, a cultural evening at Katara Cultural Village celebrating Romanian traditions through its cuisine, heritage and craftsmanship. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Romania to Qatar, HE Daniel Cristian Tănase, Gen»»»

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