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Watch: Boston bars say Scottish soccer fans are drinking them dry - UPI.com

June 17 (UPI) -- Scottish soccer fans are being credited with a boom in Boston beer sales that caused some bars in the city to run dry. Sam Adams' Boston Taproom said the influx of Scottish fans in town to attend FIFA World Cup games caused it to sell four times as much Samuel Adams Boston Lager fr»»»

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Gulf News 3m

UAE continues urgent humanitarian response to support Philippine earthquake victims

Manila: The United Arab Emirates has continued its support for those affected by the earthquake in Sarangani Province in the Philippines as part of an urgent humanitarian response. In this context, the UAE response team, in the presence of Mohamed Obaid Salem Al Qatam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador to the»»»

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UPI 14m

European parliament urges sanctions on Cuban government - UPI.com

The European Parliament approved a resolution calling for the immediate suspension of political dialogue and cooperation agreements with Cuba. File Photo by Orestis Panagiotou/EPA June 18 (UPI) -- The European Parliament approved a resolution Thursday calling for the immediate suspension of politic»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive

Atlanta: Teboho Mokoena's penalty kept South Africa's dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday. Michal Sadilek's early opener had the Czechs on course for just their second World Cup win as an independen»»»

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Arab News 26m

Sudan’s UN envoy calls for designation of Rapid Support Forces as terrorist group, legal action over ‘genocide’

NEW YORK CITY: Sudan’s permanent representative to the UN called on the international community to put “immense pressure” on the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, open legal proceedings against the militia, and formally designate it a terrorist organization. It comes as the group masses for a new »»»

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The Peninsula 33m

MOEHE launches new policy regulating private school fees starting from 2027-2028 academic year

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) launched on Thursday the first edition of the School Fees Policy 2026 for private schools and kindergartens 2026, set to take effect from the 2027-2028 academic year. The new policy aims to establish a clear and unified regulatory »»»

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EU Observer 44m

Hungary’s new government dismantles Fidesz‑era public media, triggering mass layoffs (67 days post-election)

Our weekly digest of Hungarian politics continues, as we report on the aftermath of April’s election and on the early days of the new Tisza government. This week we cover: A bill has been submitted to completely overhaul Hungary’s public media system. Layoffs have begun across the media empire link»»»

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The Peninsula 45m

Qatar participates in ICAO regional meetings on aviation safety and air navigation in Middle East

Cairo: The State of Qatar, represented by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), participated in the 23rd meeting of the Middle East Regional Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Group (MIDANPIRG/23) and the 13th meeting of the Regional Aviation Safety Group in the Middle East (RASG-MID/1»»»

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Gulf News 51m

UAE grants 30-day grace period for those affected by exceptional circumstance to rectify status or leave without fines

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has granted a 30-day grace period for individuals affected by exceptional regional circumstances to adjust their status in the country or depart without facing penalties. The grace period runs from June 10 to July 9, 2»»»

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The Peninsula 54m

HMC celebrates graduation of 138 medical residents at convocation ceremony

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has celebrated the achievements of 138 medical residents during a dedicated convocation ceremony for physicians who have successfully completed their residency training programs. Held at HMC's Itqan Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center, the ceremony»»»

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TAP 59m

GPG plans to raise production to 9.4M tonnes by 2035 amid financial and structural challenges

Tunis, June 18 (TAP) - The Gafsa Phosphate Company (CPG) and the Tunisian Chemical Group (GCT) said the phosphate sector is facing major financial and structural difficulties, as the company is preparing a comprehensive development strategy aimed at...»»»

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Israeli foreign minister calls out Kaja Kallas over apartheid remarks - UPI.com

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas is accused of comparing Israel to South African apartheid. File Photo by Thomas Traasdahl/EPA June 18 (UPI) -- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced Thursday that he is cutting all contact with Kaja Kal»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE grants 30-day grace period for those affected by exceptional circumstance to rectify status or leave without fines

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has granted a 30-day grace period for individuals affected by exceptional regional circumstances to adjust their status in the country or depart without facing penalties. The grace period runs from June 10 to July 9, 2»»»

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EU Observer 1h

That Germany’s Holocaust guilt matters less than Palestinian and Lebanese lives

Draft EU summit conclusions undergo changes by nature. Some are more significant than others. The version dated 16 June has removed a line on the Gaza and West Bank, suggesting Germany still won’t budge on trade bans against Israeli settlers, let alone on Israel more broadly. Although later tweaked»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Wahi denied Canadian visa for Ivory Coast World Cup clash with Germany

Abidjan: Forward Elye Wahi will miss Ivory Coast's second World Cup match against Germany after he was denied a visa to enter Canada, the Ivorian football federation said on Thursday. "The administrative authorisations necessary for his entry into Canadian territory have not been obtained at this s»»»

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UPI 1h

Vance denies U.S. made concessions in Iran peace agreement - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Vice President JD Vance conducts a briefing for the media at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that Iran and the United States are complying with their peace agreement but den»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US lifts Iran ports blockade as uncertainty clouds Swiss Iran talks

Washington, United States: The US on Thursday lifted a blockade of Iranian ports imposed during the Middle East war after President Donald Trump signed a deal to end the conflict, as uncertainty surrounded planned talks in Switzerland aiming to take the accord further. The signing of the deal by Tr»»»

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UPI 1h

Flávio Bolsonaro proposes chemical castration and Bukele-style prisons in presidential platform - UPI.com

Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential hopeful and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, unveiled a public security plan that includes chemical castration for convicted rapists and the construction of maximum-security prisons modeled after those implemented by Salvadoran President Nayib »»»

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UPI 1h

Argentina bets on citizenship-by-investment program - UPI.com

Argentina is preparing to launch South America's first citizenship-by-investment program. File Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- Argentina is preparing to launch South America's first citizenship-by-investment program, an initiative that would allow foreign nationals to app»»»

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Arab News 2h

World Cup formations, explained: A look at how coaches are setting up their squads

GUADALAJARA, Mexico: It’s number-crunching time when it comes to formations at the World Cup. Every team start with a goalkeeper in front of the net, but then it’s up to the 48 coaches to try to arrange their lineups to optimize their players and match up effectively with opponents. On paper, the l»»»

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Arab News 2h

South African sentenced in ‘world’s largest’ rhino case trafficking

JOHANNESBURG: A South African court has convicted and fined a rhino horn trafficking “mastermind,” ending a trial spanning 15 years, police said Thursday, describing it as the world’s largest such case. The country is home to most of the world’s rhinos and is a hotspot for poaching driven by demand»»»

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Arab News 2h

Palestine Football Association denies commenting on Ireland’s decision to face Israel at neutral venue

BEIRUT: The Palestine Football Association denied on Thursday issuing any statements or commentaries regarding the Football Association of Ireland’s decision to move its UEFA Nations League match against Israel to a neutral venue. A PFA statement on X said: “First and foremost, the PFA have not iss»»»

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Arab News 2h

Allies announce $1 billion for Ukraine weapons package under PURL program

Ukraine’s allies have announced contributions to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine ‌Requirements ‌List program ​for $1 ‌billion ⁠at ​a meeting ⁠of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, known as ⁠the Ramstein ‌group, ‌Ukrainian ​Defense Minister ‌Mykhailo ‌Fedorov said on Thursday. Fedorov, speaking at ‌a joi»»»

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UPI 2h

Supreme Court blocks prosecution of man who owned a gun, used cannabis - UPI.com

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a Texas man can't be prosecuted for being a regular user of marijuana and owning a gun. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court said Thursday that a Texas man can't be prosecuted under a law that bans regular use»»»

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UPI 2h

Bernie Sanders pitches $1,000 payments to public from 50% stake in AI - UPI.com

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., announced legislation Thursday that would give the public $1,000 annually for a 50% stake in the largest AI firms in the country. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., announced legislation Thursday that would give the»»»

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TAP 2h

Chinese journalists, content creators to visit Tunisia to promote tourism

Tunis, June 18 (TAP) - A delegation of Chinese journalists are visiting Tunisia, June 12-19, as part of a promotional media trip organised by the Tunisian National Tourist Office (ONTT) in China for a leading Chinese media group specialised in...»»»

Gulf News 2h

UAE extradites three suspects to Belgium over money laundering and organised crime

The UAE has extradited three wanted suspects by Belgian authorities on allegations of money laundering, drug trafficking and involvement in transnational organised crime, in a move both countries said underscored their commitment to international judicial cooperation. Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nu»»»

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Arab News 2h

Kingdom prepared well for Iran crisis, asserts Saudi transport minister

ROME: Saudi Transport Minister Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser said the contingency measures activated during the Iran crisis were the result of years of planning, and not reactive. “What we have been doing is not a reaction to what has happened,” Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser said during a panel discussio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Eight nations condemn escalating settler violence against Palestinians in West Bank

Doha The foreign ministers of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye have strongly condemned the continued and escalating violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the»»»

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UPI 2h

2 sentenced for spying for Chinese government in Britain - UPI.com

British counter-terrorism police announced Thursday that a Border Force officer and another have been sentenced for allegedly spying for the Chinese government. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- British counter-terrorism said Thursday a Border Force officer and forme»»»

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Albanian Daily News 2h

Socialist Party to Hold Joint Government and Parliamentary Meeting Amid Political Tensions

The ruling Socialist Party is set to convene an expanded meeting of its parliamentary group and government officials on Saturday at the Palace of Brigades in Tirana, according to information obtained by local media. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., with party members informed throug»»»

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Arab News 2h

UK relaxes travel advice for UAE and some other Gulf states after US-Iran deal

LONDON: Britain on Thursday said it was no longer advising against non-essential travel to some Gulf states including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait, after the United States and Iran reached an interim agreement this week to end their ‌war. In late ‌February and early March ​Britain ‌ha»»»

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Arab News 2h

Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal

TYRE, Lebanon: Adnan Kaour returned on Thursday to check on his home in southern Lebanon ‘s coastal city of Tyre — once known as an idyllic summer getaway spot — just a week after Israel issued warnings for all of its residents to evacuate. The warnings were followed by sweeping airstrikes on the c»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

QMMF, TOSFED sign cooperation agreement to advance motorsport development

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and the Turkish Automobile Sports Federation (TOSFED) formalised a landmark five-year Cooperation Agreement, marking a significant step forward in the shared ambition of both organisations to elevate motorsport on the international stage»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup game against Haiti

Morristown, United States: Neymar will not travel with the Brazil squad for Friday's second World Cup group game against Haiti as he continues his recovery from a calf injury. The 34-year-old has only returned to training with the national team this week and missed the five-time World Cup winners' »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn escalating settler violence against Palestinians in Occupied West Bank

Doha, Qatar: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Turkiye condemned in the strongest term the »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Indian Embassy, Consulate in UAE announce details of International Yoga Day events

Dubai/ Abu Dhabi: The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Indian Consulate in Dubai have announced plans for two landmark events across the UAE to mark the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on Sunday, 21 June 2026. The missions have announced mega events at iconic venues Louvre Abu Dhabi and the»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Amir receives phone call from President of Iran

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Thursday from HE Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. At the beginning of the call, the Iranian President commended His Highness the Amir's role in establishing security and stability in t»»»

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France24 3h

Face-to-face signing of US-Iran deal 'up in the air' after Trump's Versailles signing

The US-Iran deal was initially meant to be signed in Switzerland on Friday before US President Donald Trump decided to sign it in the palace of Versailles at a state dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron Wednesday night. But Switzerland has confirmed that talks on the implementation of the d»»»

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UPI 3h

Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago - UPI.com

1 of 4 | Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama appear on stage as they surprised administration and campaign alumni in Chicago ahead of the dedication ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center, Wednesday. The center opens Thursday and will be open to the public beginnin»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Khorfakkan Mango Festival 2026: Eastern Region's premium local varieties, prize contests and agri-tourism showcase

A wide range of premium mango varieties grown in Sharjah's Eastern Region will take centre stage later this month at the fifth edition of Khorfakkan Mango Festival, an event aimed at promoting local agriculture, tourism and food security. The three-day festival, which will begin on June 26 at Expo »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Air Arabia launches daily direct flights between Sharjah and Aleppo, expanding UAE-Syria air connectivity

Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and the Syrian city of Aleppo from July 4, the low-cost carrier said on Thursday, expanding its operations in Syria and strengthening air links between the two countries. The new daily service will provide passengers with greater travel »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Why the Philippines needs more free port zones — and a change of heart

The Philippines is a unique nation. It has more than 116.8 million people inhabiting a huge land area (300,000 km2), 10 times bigger than Belgium, spread across 7,641 islands. The country has nearly four times the population of Canada, living across vastly different geographic and developmental cha»»»

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Gulf News 3h

IIT Delhi climbs to 118th in QS World University Rankings 2027

New Delhi In a significant boost to India's higher education credentials, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has secured the 118th position in the QS World University Rankings 2027, emerging as the country's highest-ranked institution for the second consecutive year. The prestigious glo»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Islamic Resistance Has Frustrated All Israeli Attempts to Advance into Ali Al-Taher Area, Inflicting Heavy Losses Upon Enemy Forces: Operations Room

The Islamic Resistance Operations Room issued on Thursday a statement to detail the confrontation with and frustration of the enemy’s attempts to reach Ali Al-Taher Heights. The statement indicated that the Resistance has been targeting the enemy forces with rockets, drones, and loitering gliders [»»»

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UPI 4h

Trump says Apple, Intel partnering on U.S. made computer chips - UPI.com

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Apple CEO Tim Cook after announcing an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the U.S., which now will total over $600 billion over the next four years, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 6. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI »»»

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Gulf News 4h

UK drops UAE travel warning — what travellers need to know

Dubai: The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for the UAE, removing its warning against all but essential travel, while continuing to caution that the wider regional security situation remains unpredictable. The move is expected to come as a welcome»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Austrian Tourists Get 70% More Value for Money in Bulgaria Than at Home, Bank Austria Says

Bulgaria is among the European countries where Austrian tourists get the highest value for their money, with EUR 1 buying around 70% more goods and services than at home, according to Bank Austria’s annual analysis of the so-called holiday euro, quoted by APA on Thursday. In some tourist destinatio»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Greenland sees wildfires earlier in the year

Copenhagen: Greenland has recently been hit by localised wildfires, a rarity at this time of year that could be explained by global warming, a researcher at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources said Thursday. "It is rare for such fires to occur as early as June, and it is reasonable to thin»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar Foundation expands access to arts across Education City with new online space

Doha, Qatar: Within Education City, the arts are embedded across galleries, public spaces, academic institutions, architecture, and everyday experiences to inspire learning, spark connection, and deepen understanding of the world. And as this landscape continues to grow, Qatar Foundation has launch»»»

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