Arab News 12m

‘Let’s hear it for New York’: Two million fans flood Manhattan for Knicks victory parade

NEW YORK: More than two million fans packed the streets of Lower Manhattan on Thursday as the New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years, transforming the city into a sea of blue and orange and capping a title run that became one of the biggest sports stories of the year. T»»»

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Sana 14m

Syria, Germany deepen economic cooperation with focus on investment and reconstruction

Damascus, June 20 (SANA) Economic relations between Syria and Germany have gained momentum in 2026, reflecting efforts by both countries to strengthen cooperation and advance toward practical partnerships in key sectors, including energy, reconstruction and infrastructure.The growing engagement com»»»

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24 News Agency 27m

Public transport routes to be changed in Osh - | 24.KG

The first meeting of the commission to review public transport routes, chaired by Deputy Mayor Ernis Toltoev, was held in Osh. According to the City Hall, the city is experiencing population growth and territorial expansion, with new residential areas and streets appearing. Furthermore, following t»»»

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24 News Agency 27m

Cabinet approves new rules for issuance and circulation of promissory notes - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved new rules governing the issuance and circulation of promissory notes. The resolution and the new regulation on the issuance, circulation, and payment of promissory notes were signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. The d»»»

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Sputnik 31m

Ordinary Europeans Do Not Support EU’s Anti-Russia Policy - European Parliament Member

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union's official policy toward Russia is increasingly facing resistance from European society, Luxembourg Member of the European Parliament Fernand Kartheiser told Sputnik on Saturday. "Politicians and the media that support this policy, of course, know very well tha»»»

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Sputnik 31m

Supplies From Russia to Cover Most of Slovakia's Natural Gas Needs in 2026 - State Energy Company

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Slovakia will cover most part of its natural gas needs in 2026 through supplies from Russia, the Slovak state-owned energy company SPP told Sputnik. "We will be able to cover the majority of our needs this year with supplies from Russia. We continue to guarantee uninterrupted nat»»»

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Gulf News 35m

UAE sets new standards for exams tailored to students of determination

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Education has introduced a new framework governing the preparation of examination papers for students of determination in government schools, establishing six key regulations and seven core standards aimed at ensuring assessments are tailored to individual learning needs »»»

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The Budapest Times 41m

Magyar says rule-of-law process nearing conclusion

The Article 7 procedure launched against Hungary eight years ago on the basis of the Sargentini Report could be concluded in October, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Friday afternoon at a press conference following the two-day meeting of the European Council in Brussels. Magyar, who attended an»»»

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EU Observer 43m

Mbappé’s critique of the far right underscores France’s cultural divide

First published in Respekt. One of the most famous footballers in the world has repeatedly called on people not to vote for the National Rally. The party has responded by mocking him. French football star Kylian Mbappé has thrown himself into a match on home turf. His opponent is the National Rally»»»

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Middle East Observer 45m

Bechtel Awarded Two Contracts For Petrochemical Projects in Egypt

Bechtel, a company in engineering, procurement, and construction, announced that the company has been awarded two contracts by Carbon Holdings of Egypt: one to provide project management services for the Tahrir Petrochemicals Complex at Ain Sokhna, Egypt, and the other to build two new polypropylen»»»

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UPI 46m

On This Day, June 20: Arctic Circle reaches record-setting 100 degrees - UPI.com

On June 20, 2020, the town of Verkhoyansk, Russia, reached a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest temperature ever recorded in the Arctic Circle. 1 of 5 | On June 20, 2020, the town of Verkhoyansk, Russia, reached a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest temperature ev»»»

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The Budapest Times 53m

Fidesz accuses prime minister of abandoning Hungarian interests

According to a statement sent to MTI on Friday, Fidesz said that Prime Minister Péter Magyar had given up fundamental Hungarian interests in Brussels “in exchange for a few pats on the back and smiles.” Reacting to the EU summit in Brussels, the party said that the prime minister had abandoned Hung»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US-Funded Labs in Ukraine Focused on Lethal Bioagents ‘Tailored to Kill Russians’ — Larry Johnson

US-funded research into disease-causing properties of anthrax, plague, tularemia Marburg, and Ebola was about developing biological agents "tailored to specific genetic profiles,” ex-CIA intelligence officer Larry Johnson tells Sputnik. The US has been running a covert military-biological program r»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Spain seek Yamal spark to end World Cup drought

Atlanta: Lamine Yamal is hard to avoid on the approach to Atlanta's futuristic stadium where adverts featuring the 18-year-old adorn the sides of giant skyscrapers, but it is on the pitch that Spain desperately need the Barcelona superstar. The European champions flunked their opening test of the W»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Hungary’s 15% flat tax explained: Why expats, workers and investors are paying attention

Hungary is often mentioned in discussions about Europe’s tax systems, and one of the most talked-about features is its 15% flat personal income tax. Unlike many European countries that use progressive tax brackets, Hungary applies a single, uniform rate to most personal income. For expats, remote w»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

President Iliana Iotova to Attend 10th Kableshkov Family Gathering in Koprivshtitsa

President Iliana Iotova will take part in the 10th gathering of the Kableshkov family in the town of Koprivshtitsa, the presidential press service said. The lineage includes renowned Bulgarian revolutionary Todor Kableshkov. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the courtyard of the Church of the D»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Lebanon state media says five dead in fresh Israeli strikes on south

Beirut, Lebanon: Lebanese official media said fresh Israeli strikes on the country's south on Saturday killed five people, despite a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group announced a day earlier. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported Israeli airstrikes on more tha»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How an Indian expat built a UAE tech firm with Dh350 borrowed from his mother

Dubai: When Anas Abdul Latheef looks back on his journey in the UAE, he does not think first about career milestones or business achievements. He thinks about a phone call to his mother. It was 2014, and Latheef needed Dh350. Today, the amount sounds insignificant. But at the time, it was money he »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Would you fly for 20 hours nonstop? Qantas says science makes it possible

For decades, airlines have focused on making long-haul flights more comfortable with bigger seats, better entertainment and improved meals. Now, Australia’s Qantas believes the answer lies in something passengers cannot easily see: biology. As the airline prepares to launch the world’s longest comm»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Two strategically important bridges built across Sary-Zhaz River - | 24.KG

Emergencies Minister of Kyrgyzstan Kanatbek Chynybaev inspected the construction of strategically important bridges across Sary-Zhaz River. According to the ministry, Chynybaev visited the construction site, inspected the ongoing work, and monitored the project’s timelines and quality. The construc»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign

Philadelphia: Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32. After a much-criticised display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class w»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Israel Bombs Southern Lebanon Despite Announced Ceasefire

Israeli forces continued heavy artillery shelling of southern Lebanon, striking the Ali Taher hill area despite a new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah that had been announced just hours earlier. The attacks have killed at least 47 people and wounded 97 others since Friday, according»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Deep-sea creature survives five years without food

A creature that resembles the humble pill bug found under garden pots has revealed one of the ocean’s most remarkable survival secrets. Deep beneath the ocean surface, where food is so scarce it can take years for a meal to arrive, giant deep-sea isopods have evolved a sophisticated biological syst»»»

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Arab News 2h

Five killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon despite ceasefire

DUBAI: At least five people ​were killed in an Israeli air strike on the southern Lebanese ‌town ‌of Arabsalim ​on ‌Saturday ⁠morning, ​Lebanon’s state news ⁠agency NNA reported, despite a ceasefire agreed on Friday ⁠between Israel and ‌Hezbollah. NNA ‌said ​Israeli ‌warplanes and ‌drones carried o»»»

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Arab News 2h

Paraguay’s Almiron sent off under new FIFA ‘mouth-covering’ rule

SANTA CLARA: Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron claimed an unwanted piece of football history on Friday after becoming the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an on-field confrontation under new FIFA rules. Former Newcastle player Almiron was given his marching orders in first half sto»»»

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Arab News 2h

Nigerian migrants returning from South Africa face the same economic issues they left behind

LAGOS: When the flight carrying hundreds of Nigerians fleeing South Africa landed in Lagos last week, the first feeling of passenger Iniebong James was one of relief. Then came worry.Nearly two weeks after his return to his homeland, James, 52, is trying to settle back into the life he left 10 year»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Norway moves to nearly ban AI in primary schools

Norway is set to impose one of Europe’s toughest restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms, announcing a near-total ban on generative AI tools for elementary school pupils from the start of the new academic year in August. The move marks the latest step in the Nordic country’»»»

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RT 2h

Trump says there are ‘no limits’ to his power

US President Donald Trump has denied that the war on Iran has highlighted the limits of his ability to project power, telling Axios on Thursday that “there are no limits.” On Tuesday, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding, extending a 60-day ceasefire and laying the ground for »»»

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Arab News 3h

Saudi relief agency trains over 1,000 vulnerable Gazans in vocational and digital skills

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) is continuing to implement training programs for vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities in Gaza under its Economic Empowerment Project, in partnership with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, the Saudi Press Agenc»»»

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Arab News 3h

Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign

PHILADELPHIA: Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32. After a much-criticized display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class w»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Albania ready to share its experience in tourism sector with Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliev, met with Albanian President Bajram Begaj. The parliament’s press service reported. According to the press service, the parties discussed the development of bilateral relations between the two countries, including expanding interparliamentary cooper»»»

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Arab News 5h

Without the injured Christian Pulisic, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round

SEATTLE: Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit.The US national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its second straight victory at the largest World Cup in history.“C.P. is »»»

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Arab News 5h

UN Sudan envoy urges paramilities to halt El-Obeid assault

UNITED NATIONS: The UN secretary-general’s special envoy for Sudan on Friday called the head of rebel paramilitary forces to urge him not to attack the major city of El-Obeid, where the United Nations fears an imminent offensive. In a phone call with General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Pekka Haavisto “m»»»

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Arab News 5h

Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks

WASHINGTON: US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi were both headed to Switzerland for talks, Axios said on Friday, as a ceasefire in Lebanon appeared to revive efforts to turn an interim Iran war pact into a ​lasting regional deal. Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasef»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Mostly sunny skies expected despite rising humidity

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to experience generally fair weather over the coming days, with temperatures remaining high across much of the country, while cloud cover, humidity and the possibility of fog are forecast in some regions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Saturday's wea»»»

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RT 5h

Meloni accuses Trump of fabricating G7 photo story as Italy cancels US visit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her after the US president claimed she had “begged” him for a photo during this week’s G7 summit in France. According to a dubbed Italian-language version of a phone interview released by broadcaster La7 on »»»

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Gulf News 5h

What does it mean to 'Dubai-it'? Inside the city's radical new philosophy

Dubai: There’s a very short list of places or companies that have become verbs. Google it. Uber it. Now, apparently, 'Dubai-it'. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, this week launched a campaign called Dubai-it, a bold»»»

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UPI 5h

After algae clean-up effort, Reflecting Pool's painted blue bottom is peeling - UPI.com

U.S. National Park Service employees are pictured using a vacuum pump to clean algae off the bottom of the newly repainted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, which on Friday started peeling and floating to the top of the pool. Photo by Bonnie Ca»»»

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Arab News 6h

Obama Presidential Center opens to public

CHICAGO: The Obama Presidential Center, which documents the life and administration of former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, officially opened to the public on Friday. Thousands of visitors jammed the 20-acre plaza and building, which includes a museum and library featurin»»»

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Arab News 6h

UN Sudan envoy urges paramilities to halt El-Obeid assault

UNITED NATIONS: The UN secretary-general’s special envoy for Sudan on Friday called the head of rebel paramilitary forces to urge him not to attack the major city of El-Obeid, where the United Nations fears an imminent offensive. In a phone call with General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Pekka Haavisto “m»»»

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Arab News 6h

India probes embezzlement allegations at landmark temple

NEW DELHI: Indian police are investigating allegations of embezzlement at a temple in the country’s north that has been a focal point of Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s Hindu-first politics, a top state official said Friday. The Ram Mandir temple in Uttar Pradesh state, built on grounds where a mosqu»»»

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Arab News 6h

A judge orders ICE to free a Wisconsin mosque leader, citing a ‘substantial’ free speech claim

WASHINGTON: A federal judge ordered immigration officials to release the president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque from detention Thursday, finding that Salah Sarsour has raised a “substantial” claim that he was being targeted for speaking out in favor of Palestinian rights. Sarsour, a Palestinian-bo»»»

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Arab News 6h

Saibari the difference as Morocco edge past Scotland in World Cup

RIYADH: Scotland spent almost 89 minutes searching for a response, but the damage had already been done. Ismael Saibari’s goal in the second minute of the game proved enough to give Morocco a 1-0 victory in Foxborough and send the Atlas Lions to the top of Group C. Saibari’s goal is now officially »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Going digital: Pakistan approves full transition to e-passports

Dubai: Pakistan has decided to phase out machine-readable passports and transition fully to e-passports, a move aimed at enhancing security, reducing fraud and improving international travel, according to reports by Dawn and Pakistan Today. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced the decision whil»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Is BRICS changing the world - or just the conversation?

The goal of the ‘BRICS’ (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) strategy is to establish a more equitable international order and reduce the dominance of international institutions currently led by Western countries. The bloc was born of the belief that the emerging giants like these econo»»»

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Arab News 9h

Rain-fed revival boosts ecosystems across Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Abundant winter rainfall followed by widespread spring showers has transformed large swaths of Saudi Arabia’s landscape, turning desert expanses green and reviving valleys, ravines, and open plains across the Kingdom. The seasonal rains have highlighted the country’s ecological diversity, w»»»

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France24 9h

The World This Week - G7 & Co: Who rules the new world ?

In a week that an interim peace agreement WAS signed between the US and Iran bringing a temporary end to the conflict and the beginning of a sixty day window to negotiate the many unresolved issues.  President Trump signed the Memorandum of Understanding over a dinner at the Palace of Versaill»»»

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France24 9h

Poland strips Zelensky of country's highest honour, escalating World War II-era row

Poland's nationalist President Karol Nawrocki said Friday that he was revoking the country's highest award from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after he infuriated Warsaw by naming a Ukrainian unit after a World War II insurgent militia that massacred Poles. Polish Prime Minister Donald»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

USA defeats Australia 2-0 to reach World Cup last 32

Seattle: The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia Friday, stoking the hopes of an already hyped host nation. The US join fellow tournament co-hosts Mexico as the first teams to progress, and could be assured top »»»

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