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Qatar Stock Exchange index declines marginally at beginning of Sunday's trading

Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index slipped marginally at the beginning of Sunday's trading, down 0.01%, losing 1.25 points to reach 10334 points, compared to the previous session’s close. QSE figures showed positive performance for Consumer Goods and Services (+0.15%), Industrials (+0.07%), and»»»

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RT 4m

Pentagon sounds alarm over Israeli spying on US – NBC

The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has elevated the threat posed by Israeli espionage to the highest level as tensions over Iran and Lebanon grow, NBC News and the New York Times reported on Saturday. The assessment, which was circulated internally in recent weeks, includes a seven-pa»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Ministry lists licensed ride-hailing companies in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport announces the names of the licensed ride-hailing companies authorized to carry out land transport services in Qatar. The Ministry in a social media post stated that the licensed ride-hailing companies use modern technology (software and electronic applications»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 15m

Adorable capybara babies born at Hungarian zoo! – video

The world’s largest rodents have welcomed some tiny new family members in eastern Hungary. Debrecen Zoo has announced the birth of several capybara pups, and the energetic youngsters are already delighting visitors as they explore their enclosure and follow their mother into the water. New arrivals»»»

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Arab News 38m

1 dead and 4 wounded in shootings near the West Bank, Israel’s rescue services

TEL AVIV: The Israeli-occupied West Bank and nearby Israeli towns witnessed several simultaneous shooting incidents on Sunday, leaving at least one man dead and four others wounded, according to Israel’s rescue services, Magen David Adom. Israel’s police said they had killed at least one attacker a»»»

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Gulf News 38m

Four UAE aid convoys enter Gaza under ‘Operation Gallant Knight 3’

Al Arish: Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys carrying 740 tonnes of food parcels aboard 60 trucks entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, supporting the Palestinian people and helping address their humanitarian needs amid challenging humanitarian conditions. The UAE h»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Missing Malaysian hiker's rescue hailed a 'miracle'

Kuala Lumpur: The rescue of a Malaysian hiker found alive after two weeks missing in the wilderness was hailed as "a miracle" by a friend on Sunday, as authorities ended a massive search that gripped the nation. Indigenous Malaysians found a battered Jaslinda Saludin late Saturday in a forested are»»»

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China activates Level-IV flood emergency response for six provincial-level regions

Beijing, China: China's Ministry of Water Resources activated a Level-IV flood emergency response for six provincial-level regions Sunday. The response was launched in Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Chongqing, Sichuan and Guizhou. China has a four-tier emergency response system, with Level I being the »»»

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Al Awsat 40m

IATA to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Airlines Lead Gulf Aviation Resilience in Absorbing Shocks.

Despite Gulf airlines incurring billions of dollars in losses due to recent geopolitical tensions, Saudi carriers have demonstrated exceptional resilience and an impressive ability to absorb shocks quickly. This comes amid optimistic forecasts for long-term growth in air travel across the Middle Ea»»»

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Gulf News 45m

Miracle rescue: Woman survives 15 days in remote Malaysian jungle

The rescue of a Malaysian hiker found alive after two weeks missing in the wilderness was hailed as "a miracle" by a friend on Sunday, as authorities ended a massive search that gripped the nation. Indigenous Malaysians found a battered Jaslinda Saludin late Saturday in a forested area near the sma»»»

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Arab News 50m

Pentagon raises threat of Israeli spying to ‘critical’: US media

Washington: The Pentagon has raised its counterintelligence threat level for Israel to its highest level, US media reported on Saturday. The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) said Israel’s “ability to conduct human espionage and technical collection is at a ‘critical level’,” NBC News sa»»»

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Arab News 50m

Kosovo returns to polls as voter frustration grows

Pristina: Polls opened on Sunday for another snap election in Kosovo, its third in just over a year, as voter frustration mounts at a grinding political gridlock in Europe’s youngest country. The ballot comes after a polarized parliament failed to elect a president in April, deepening a political c»»»

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Arab News 50m

Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest

MONGBWALU, Congo: Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received barely any compensation for his work on the front line of one of Congo’s deadliest Ebola virus outbreaks. Lokudu and several of his colleagues work all day at the hospital treating an inf»»»

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Gulf News 57m

Three-year prison term handed down over controversial Instagram post

Dubai: A Kuwaiti woman has been sentenced to three years in prison with immediate effect after an appeals court overturned an earlier ruling that had spared her punishment in a case linked to national security and sectarian incitement, according to local media reports. The State Security Circuit of»»»

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Daily News Egypt 58m

Talaat Moustafa Group Launches Unprecedented Offer at SouthMED

Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has announced the launch of new units at its SouthMED project, offering exclusive plans that include reservation down payments starting from just 1.5% and flexible payment terms extending up to 15 years for the first time on Egypt’s North Coast. The offer will be availab»»»

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Gulf News 1h

IAEA members rally behind UAE following strike on civilian nuclear facility

Vienna: The UAE has urged the international community to strengthen protections for civilian nuclear infrastructure after a terrorist drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, warning that assaults on peaceful nuclear facilities pose a serious threat to regional and global security. »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Top brokers rewarded in RAK as waterfront project gains pace

Dubai: Strong buyer demand for luxury waterfront homes in Ras Al Khaimah has prompted a leading developer to reward the brokers behind one of Al Marjan Island’s fastest-selling residential projects, highlighting the growing role of agency networks in the emirate’s expanding real estate market. Top-»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Heavy rain batters southwest Japan

Tokyo: Heavy rain lashed southern Kyushu in southwestern Japan on Sunday, sharply increasing the risk of disasters, the country's weather agency said. Linear rainbands had developed in Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures through late Sunday morning, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, advisi»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Millions of Chinese Students Sit for Grueling 'Gaokao'

Hundreds of young Chinese students clutching pens and their IDs shuffled into a testing center in blue-skied Beijing on Sunday, swarmed by parents, joining millions sitting for the national high-stakes university entrance exam. Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for this year's "gao»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Pentagon Raises Threat of Israeli Spying to 'Critical', According to US Media

The Pentagon has raised its counterintelligence threat level for Israel to its highest level, US media reported on Saturday. The Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) said Israel's "ability to conduct human espionage and technical collection is at a 'critical level'," NBC News said, citing U»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

With China’s Xi in North Korea, Kim to Project Confidence, Defiance

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang on Monday, feeling in a position of strength with a firm ally in Russia, a nuclear arsenal and little apparent appetite to engage with Washington. For Xi, leader of the world's second-biggest economy, the two-day vis»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Planning a summer getaway? Sri Lanka has just made entry free for Omani citizens

Dubai: Omani citizens can now travel to Sri Lanka without paying tourist visa fees under a new scheme introduced by the Sri Lankan government, opening the door to easier and more affordable travel between the two countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Democratic Socialist Republic of S»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Planning a summer trip? Airfares could jump by up to 35% next month

Dubai: Airfares from the UAE to several major Arab destinations are expected to rise by between 25 per cent and 35 per cent in July as the summer travel season gathers pace and demand surges ahead of school holidays and annual vacations. According to Emarat Al Youm, the increase comes after ticket »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar updates villa, palace building rules with 20 new amendments

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality, HE Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al-Attiyah, issued a new amendment regarding certain provisions of Ministerial Decision No. 7 of 1989 on architectural requirements and technical specifications for villas and buildings. The amendments include more than 20 ne»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Taiwan Deploys Coast Guard Ships Amid China’s Law Enforcement Operation East of the Island

The patrol frigate CG‑129 Kaohsiung and two patrol boats have been deployed to assess the situation in connection with the sighting of a Chinese survey vessel near restricted waters around the Pratas Islands, CNA reports. The Chinese vessel is part of the country’s law enforcement operation which w»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Can a free dinner count as an admission of fault? Court delivers verdict

Abu Dhabi: A surgeon has filed a Dh300,000 compensation claim against a hotel in Abu Dhabi, alleging that he suffered serious injuries after slipping inside one of the property's restaurants due to what he described as poor safety standards and negligence. However, a court has dismissed the case, r»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Planning a summer trip? Airfares could jump by up to 35% next month

Dubai: Airfares from the UAE to several major Arab destinations are expected to rise by between 25 per cent and 35 per cent in July as the summer travel season gathers pace and demand surges ahead of school holidays and annual vacations. According to Emarat Al Youm, the increase comes after ticket »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sharjah’s ‘Sustainable Sea’ drive targets marine pollution

Sharjah: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) has launched a major marine conservation campaign in Sharjah, bringing together divers, volunteers and public institutions to tackle marine pollution and promote environmental responsibility as part of World Environment Day activities. T»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Republic of Korea president nominates would-be second woman PM

Seoul: The Republic of Korea President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook to be his next prime minister on Sunday, making her only the second woman to hold the post if confirmed by parliament. Han currently serves as minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Startups. The nomin»»»

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Sana 1h

Arab Parliament says Iranian repeated strikes on Gulf states violate international law

Cairo, June 7 (SANA) The Arab Parliament strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain using drones and ballistic missiles, stressing that the attacks represent a flagrant violation of international law, the United Nations Charter, and the sovereignty, security and stability»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Empowering business growth: The UAE tax system as a cornerstone for corporate success and entrepreneurship

The UAE’s thriving business environment is closely linked to the strength and efficiency of its financial and tax systems. These systems provide stability, transparency, and a forward-looking legislative environment that supports sustainable growth. In this context, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Video: How Dubai’s new Harbour Bridge will cut travel time from 12 minutes to 3

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 90 per cent of a major bridge project that will slash travel times between Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour from 12 minutes to just three. The project marks a significant milestone in efforts to improve access to one of the emirate»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

US Federal Reserve changes leadership amid challenging context

Doha, Qatar: The appointment of Kevin Warsh as Chair of the Federal Reserve comes at a particularly challenging time for monetary policy. At the beginning of the year, the US economy was on a path of steady growth and moderating inflation, with expectations building around a gradual easing cycle of»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

DFC delivers strong Eid Al Adha performance amid new openings

Doha, Qatar: Doha Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s leading retail and lifestyle destination known for its curated mix of coveted trends, recorded a 15 percent year-on-year increase in footfall during May, with the three-day Eid Al Adha period achieving a further 15 percent year-on-year uplift. The stro»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

QC launches Commercial and Industrial Directory 2025/2026

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of the Qatar Chamber (QC), Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, launched the Qatar Commercial and Industrial Directory 2025/2026 during a ceremony held, at the Chamber’s headquarters. The launching ceremony was attended by Mohamed bin Twar Al Kuwari, First Vice-Cha»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

PISQ organises Spelling Bee Competitions

Doha, Qatar: Pakistan International School Qatar organised the Junior & Senior Spelling Bee Competitions 2026 on May 21 and 22 at the prestigious Arbab Hall, bringing together talented young spellers from KG, Primary, Girls, Boys, and Cambridge Wings. The two-day academic event aimed to strengthen »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar Press Centre expands exclusive benefits, discounts for members

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Centre (QPC) continues to strengthen its role as a comprehensive support platform for journalists and media professionals by offering an extensive range of exclusive benefits and discounts to its members and their families across multiple sectors in Qatar. As part of it»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

WCM-Q medical students learn to interact with children

Doha, Qatar: Medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) improved their physicianship skills of observing, interacting and communicating with children through the annual Cornell Stars programme. This year, the event was held virtually, offering students who entered the third year of th»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Oil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran conflict

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices fell on Friday as traders gained confidence that renewed conflict between the US and Iran was growing less likely. Brent crude futures settled at $93.09, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at $90.54. For the week, Brent rose 1.1%, while WTI gained 3.6%. The »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

ICC marks World Environment Day 2026

Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), in association with the ICC Youth Wing, celebrated World Environment Day on Friday, 5 June 2026, at ICC Ashoka Hall. Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul, attended the event as the Chief Guest. ICC General Secretary Abraham K Joseph welcomed the guests a»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Madibo sees experience as key to Qatar’s ambitions

Doha, Qatar: Assim Madibo’s journey with Qatar has taken him from youth tournaments to continental glory and the FIFA World Cup. Along the way, the midfielder has accumulated lessons he believes could prove vital for Al Annabi in North America. As Qatar prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the expe»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Wifaq Centre launches premarital counselling programme

Doha, Qatar: Wifaq Family Consulting Centre, member of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, is launching the 46th edition of its premarital counselling programme in cooperation with the General Directorate of Endowments. The program will run from June 8 to 10 at the centre’s headquarters in Lusail»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Access to justice foundation of security: NHRC

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), H E Sultan bin Hassan Al Jamali affirmed that true security is built on trust between individuals and state institutions, as well as confidence that justice is accessible to everyone without discrimination. Speaking via v»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Portugal, Belgium prepare for World Cup with wins

Paris, France: Portugal and Belgium both won in front of their home fans yesterday ahead of their latest attempts at World Cup breakthroughs. Portugal beat Chile, who are not going to the World Cup, 2-1 in Oeiras, near Lisbon. Belgium cruised to a 5-0 victory over fellow World Cup qualifiers Tunisi»»»

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EU Observer 2h

Czech PM Babiš wants to live until 120 and rule over everything

First published in Respekt. The ageing prime minister fights against time and an elite conspiracy. If there is something Andrej Babiš pursues with real passion alongside running the government, it is controlling his own body. Ministers are increasingly witnessing this when he tells them he “wants t»»»

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Al Awsat 2h

At Least 12 People Shot at an Ohio Festival and a Search for Suspects is Still Ongoing

Gunfire erupted Saturday near a busy street festival in Ohio, wounding at least 12 people and sending some eventgoers scrambling for cover while others rushed to help the victims. No suspects were in custody hours afterward, Toledo Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan said, and officials urged people »»»

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Gulf News 2h

China Gaokao 2026: Millions sit crucial university entrance exams amid shifting job market

Hundreds of young Chinese students clutching pens and their IDs shuffled into a testing centre in blue-skied Beijing on Sunday, swarmed by parents, joining millions sitting for the national high-stakes university entrance exam. Around 12.9 million students nationwide registered for this year's "gao»»»

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France24 2h

Armenia polls open in test of prime minister's pivot away from Russia

Polls open in Armenia on Sunday in a vote that is set to test the former Soviet republic's ties with Russia. As Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sought to loosen dependence on Moscow, the Kremlin has been accused of seeking to sway the vote and Armenia's EU ambitions to the same path it claims tr»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar held to goalless draw by El Salvador in final World Cup friendly in Los Angeles

Doha, Qatar: Qatar played out a goalless draw against El Salvador in their final pre-World Cup friendly at BMO Stadium, Los Angeles yesterday. Julen Lopetegui tested 19 of his players in the match which served as the head coach’s final chance to evaluate his squad ahead of the tournament in the Uni»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

‘Ahlan Oral Health’ campaign continues until June 18

Doha, Qatar: Dr. Najat Al Yafei, Manager of the Oral Health Promotion and Prevention Department at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), confirmed that the ‘Ahlan Oral Health 2026’ campaign was launched on May 31, 2026 and that it will continue until June 18. The campaign aims to promote oral»»»

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