Arab News 3m

Netherlands’ Van Hecke seeks to emulate uncle’s success

DALLAS: If Netherlands defender Jan Paul ‌van Hecke is to keep up family tradition, he will need to go all the way to the World Cup final. His uncle Jan Poortvliet ​played in defense for the Dutch in the 1978 final, where they lost the deciding game to hosts Argentina in extra time. Van Hecke is ex»»»

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Arab News 6m

Kane hails England preparation as squad arrives at base camp

KANSAS CITY, USA: Harry Kane said England had enjoyed “great preparation” ahead of their World Cup campaign as the squad touched down in Kansas City — their base camp for the tournament. Thomas Tuchel’s men arrived in the Midwest on Saturday following a camp in Florida, where they played two friend»»»

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France24 15m

SpaceX: Why Chinese investors are banned from the biggest IPO in history

Billionaire Elon Musk’s AI and aerospace giant SpaceX has banned investors from Hong Kong and mainland China from buying its shares as it goes public on Friday – a rarely seen restriction that shows just how geopolitically sensitive the world’s tangled financial markets have grown. But Chinese inve»»»

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Arab News 30m

Thousands march in Rome in anti- and pro-migration rallies

ROME: Tens of thousands of people marched through the streets of the Italian capital in anti- and pro- migration demonstrations Saturday, after a far-right citizens’ initiative seeking sweeping measures against migrants garnered enough support to be brought to Parliament. A petition by the initiati»»»

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Arab News 30m

Gulf crisis is straining African airlines, industry body warns

NAIROBI: The war in Iran is driving up jet fuel prices and worsening supply strains for African airlines, forcing carriers to review routes and raising fresh concerns about the stability of the continent’s aviation network. The African Airlines Association says the crisis has exposed its heavy depe»»»

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Gulf News 45m

Inside trillionaire Elon Musk’s 400-square-foot tiny home: Why he still lives there

Elon Musk, who has reportedly become the world’s first trillionaire following SpaceX’s blockbuster June 2026 IPO, continues to draw global attention for a striking contrast — his modest living arrangements in a 400-square-foot prefabricated Boxabl home in Texas. A compact base near SpaceX StarbaseA»»»

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Arab News 1h

Mass shootings in South Africa’s poorest areas are a symptom of organized crime and police failures

JOHANNESBURG: A mass shooting in South Africa this week was the latest in a trend of killings in some of the country’s poorest areas that experts say is a symptom of organized crime gangs taking advantage of the failures and sometimes absence of police. The shooting carried out by multiple suspects»»»

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Arab News 1h

Raya relaxed despite Spain goalkeeper debate

CHATTANOOGA, USA: David Raya believes Spain “are in good hands” no matter who starts the World Cup in goal as he battles with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia to be Luis de la Fuente’s number one. Raya enjoyed an outstanding season at Arsenal, helping the Gunners to a first Premier League title in 22 yea»»»

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Sana 1h

Olabi meets UN Secretary-General, reaffirms Syria’s commitment to cooperation

New York, June.13 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. During the meeting, Olabi delivered a written message from Syria’s Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani to the UN Secretary-General. O»»»

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Gulf News 1h

GCC slams misleading media campaigns against UAE and Qatar

Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), expressed his condemnation and denunciation of the malicious media allegations and undocumented information circulating that target the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the State of Qatar, which seek to cast doubt on th»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

LIVE UPDATE: Qatar vs Switzerland (FIFA World Cup 2026)

Qatar open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Switzerland in a crucial Group B clash, with Julen Lopetegui's side aiming to make a strong start. A positive result could provide a significant boost to the Asian champions' hopes of reaching the knockout stage. Al Annabi will rely on the exper»»»

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UPI 1h

Trump, Pakistan say peace deal to be signed Sunday; Iran doesn't agree - UPI.com

An Iranian woman attends a rally in support of the Iranian government's negotiations to end the war with the United States at Enghelab Square in Tehran, Iran, on Friday. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo June 13 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump and Pakistan have said that a memorandum of u»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

EU to mobilise up to €25bn for renewables, clean tech by 2035 through Pact for Mediterranean

The European Union (EU) has unveiled an ambitious new initiative aimed at accelerating the green energy transition across the Mediterranean region, with plans to mobilise up to €25bn in investments by 2035. The initiative, known as the Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy and Clean Technology Coope»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Cairo is longstanding strategic partner of Moscow: Russian Chargé d’Affaires in Egypt

Russian Chargé d’Affaires in Egypt Yuri Matveev said that his country has long regarded Egypt as a strategic partner, noting that the two nations share common positions on most regional and international issues. He highlighted cooperation in several major projects, including the construction of Egy»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt upgrades 33 railway workshops, completes 8 new maintenance facilities under network modernization plan

Egypt has completed the modernization of 33 railway workshops nationwide and finalized the construction of eight new maintenance facilities out of a planned total of 11, as part of the government’s comprehensive strategy to modernize the national railway network and improve transportation services.»»»

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UPI 2h

Spencer Pratt concedes mayoral primary, vows to keep fighting for L.A. - UPI.com

1 of 2 | Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag arrive for the American Music Awards at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas in 2025. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo June 13 (UPI) -- Reality TV star-turned-Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt says he does not expect to advance to the general ele»»»

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Sputnik 2h

US-Iran Deal Signing Scheduled for Sunday – Trump

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The signing of the deal on ending the conflict between the United States and Iran is scheduled for Sunday, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday. He wrote it would be better than the 2015 agreement struck between Iran, the European Union and the US under former US presid»»»

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France24 2h

A week in France - Botched investigation sparks outrage

A funeral has been held for 11-year-old Lyhanna. Her murder has sparked a national debate over child sexual abuse and failures of the French judicial system. The suspect, Jérôme Barella, had been previously accused. It’s now been discovered that child protection authorities in the US flagged his su»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Trump says Iran peace deal to be signed Sunday, opening Hormuz

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said a long-awaited deal to end the regional tension in the Middle East is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, paving the way for the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. "The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

World Bank managing director’s Visit to Jordan to spotlight growth, job creation

AMMAN — World Bank Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde, accompanied by Ousmane Dione, Vice President for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan, has begun a three-day visit to Jordan focused on supporting growth and job creation under the country’s Economic Modernisation Vi»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

Cuba opens more sectors to private business

HAVANA — Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has announced greater freedoms for small businesses across the country, as the communist government takes steps to liberalize the island's economy in the face of a crippling US blockade.In a speech broadcast on national television, Diaz-Canel said Cuba wou»»»

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Jordan Times 2h

Middle East war to drag global growth to lowest rate since COVID-19 pandemic — World Bank

AMMAN — The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global economic growth to its weakest pace since the COVID-19 pandemic, as surging energy prices fuel inflation and raise borrowing costs worldwide, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Global Economic Prospects report.The re»»»

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Arab News 2h

Belfast riots show lingering scars of decades of sectarian unrest

BELFAST: Days of anti-immigration violence in Belfast have shown how three decades of unrest in Northern Ireland, known as the Troubles, still shape the contours of daily life, residents and academics said. “We still have a legacy of conflict, of sectarian conflict here,” Queen’s University Belfast»»»

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France24 2h

Peru's leftist candidate Sanchez asks right-wing rival Fujimori to back vote recount

Peru's leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez on Friday proposed a recount to his conservative rival Keiko Fujimori, citing alleged irregularities after votes coming in from abroad were tallied. Counting that continues at a sluggish pace has Fujimori ahead by a razor-thin margin. Peru's lef»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Former prime minister Orbán re-elected as Fidesz chairman

Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been re-elected as chairman of Fidesz for another year, securing an overwhelming mandate at the party’s 32nd congress in Budapest on Saturday. The backbone of Fidesz stays Orbán, who was the sole candidate for the position, received 729 votes from 73»»»

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Arab News 3h

Saudi Arabia committed to regional peace and security, foreign ministry official tells Oslo Forum

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia reiterated its commitment to regional peace, collective security and a two-state solution to the Palestinian issue during the Oslo Forum 2026 on Saturday, one of the world's leading platforms for conflict mediation and peace diplomacy. The Kingdom participated in the forum, hel»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Environment ministry removes 150-metre abandoned fishing net off Umm Bab coast

Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to protect the marine environment, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has successfully removed an abandoned fishing net measuring more than 150 metres in length from waters off the coast of Umm Bab. The operation was carried out by the ministry's Mari»»»

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UPI 3h

Trump's name fully removed from Kennedy Center - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Construction workers build a scaffolding near the sign for the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Friday. The Kennedy Center board sought an emergency appeal to block a court order requiring the removal of Trump's name from t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a global turning point, shifting from welfare to rights: NHRC chief

New York Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah said that the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) marked a global turning point, shifting from a welfare-based approach to a rights-based approach. National Human Rights In»»»

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Arab News 3h

French exit from tank project with Germany cannot be ruled out, Rheinmetall CEO says

FRANKFURT: France ‌could exit the Franco-German tank project MGCS, the CEO of Rheinmetall , one of the initiative’s shareholders, was quoted as saying on Saturday, in what could be the latest blow to defense cooperation on the continent. “There is always a risk, but nothing ‌has been ‌decided yet,”»»»

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Arab News 3h

Bielsa’s new-look Uruguay test Saudi dreams of another World Cup upset

MIAMI: Saudi Arabia will attempt to ‌recreate their World Cup magic from 2022 when they face Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay in their Group H opener on Monday, but this time it is uncertainty rather than confidence driving the Gulf nation’s campaign. Saudi Arabia arrive under new coach Georgios Donis, who»»»

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Arab News 3h

Turkiye captain Hakan Calhanoglu says his ‘more talented’ team will ‘dominate’ Australia in World Cup

VANCOUVER: Turkiye are back in the World Cup for the first time since 2002 and, despite the long absence, captain Hakan Calhanoglu has made some bulletin-board worthy comments about his team’s first opponent. “I think we will dominate (Saturday), the game, because we have more qualities and a more »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Own a pet in Abu Dhabi? Free pet registration, vaccines and microchipping explained

From helping lost pets reunite with their owners to ensuring they receive proper healthcare and official identification, responsible pet ownership plays a vital role in advancing animal welfare and enhancing community well-being. In this context, the Abu Dhabi Animal Welfare Association (AWAD) cont»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Russian Nuclear Weapons in Belarus Deterring Ukraine, NATO – Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian defense systems and tactical nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus ensure a counterbalance to Ukraine and NATO groupings in neighboring countries, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. "The joint Regional Group of Troops (Forces) deployed on the territory of B»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center Facade: Signage taken down amid legal battle

The letters spelling out President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of the Kennedy Center have been removed, according to a top official at the performing arts venue in a court filing on Saturday. The executive director said the removal was completed in compliance with a court order, though a tarp»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

ADCB Egypt launches first investment fund in partnership with EFG Hermes

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) Egypt has launched its first investment fund in the Egyptian market through a strategic partnership with EFG Hermes Asset Management, marking a significant step in the bank’s efforts to diversify its investment offerings and enhance wealth management solutions for c»»»

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Daily News Egypt 3h

Daily News Egypt tracks key banking sector performance indicators in 2025

Daily News Egypt reviews the key performance indicators of banks operating in the Egyptian market in 2025, based on the latest report issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). Total Assets The CBE revealed that total assets of the Egyptian banking sector, excluding the Central Bank, stood at EGP 2»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump to discuss Strait of Hormuz demining at G7, meet UAE, Qatar, Egypt leaders

Momentum for a deal to end the Iran war appeared to grow Saturday as key mediator Pakistan said an agreement was closer than “ever before,” while US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss demining the Strait of Hormuz at next week’s G7 summit. A senior US official, speaking on condition of a»»»

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Sana 4h

Idlib-Ariha highway upgrade set to improve trade links in northwest Syria

Idlib, June 13 (SANA) Syrian Public Works and Housing Minister Mustafa Abdul Razzaq inspected work on the expansion of the Idlib-Ariha highway on Saturday, describing the route as a key transport corridor for trade and movement across northwest Syria. The project, which passes through the al-Mastum»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Serena Williams teams up with Muchova in Berlin doubles

Munich, German: US tennis great Serena Williams, on the comeback trail nearly four years after retiring, will partner Czech Karolina Muchova in the doubles at next week's Berlin Open grass court tournament. "We're going to play doubles. I'm pretty excited about it, it doesn't happen every day that »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump, PM Modi set to hold bilateral talks at G7 Summit on June 17: White House

Washington: US President Donald Trump will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders during next week's G7 Summit in France, with discussions expected to focus on economic growth, supply chains, Artificial Intelligence (AI), investment partnerships and a range of global security cha»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

U.S.-Iran deal could be signed within days, but the Hormuz issue could blow the deal – Ya Libnan

Share: Illustration- Iran’s FM is insisting that strait of Hormuz will remain under Iran’s control . Iran’s “sword will remain poised over the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely”, he said and insisted that Iran will charge service fee for using it . Iran recently changed the fee name from Toll fee to na»»»

RT 4h

Why EU leaders really want Zelensky’s ‘drone wisdom’

So the Baltic and Nordic countries recently hosted a regional summit. And Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky dropped by, having apparently traded his lawn ops uniform for that of a nightclub bouncer. If the Western press is to be believed, he was there to “share drone technology” with them. Who better to »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Anthropic cuts access to AI models over US 'national security' order

San Francisco, United States: Anthropic said Friday it has suspended access to two powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, to comply with a US national security order. Just three days after publicly launching Fable 5, the company said in a blog post that it received a government directive banning»»»

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Arab News 4h

Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes

CAIRO: Iranians are living between confusion and exhaustion as the country and its economy are squeezed between war and multiplying crises at home. US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he called off fresh strikes on Iran as he claimed a deal to end the war was imminent. Back-and-forth strik»»»

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RT 4h

Defense for Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson seeks to block death penalty bid

Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, asked a Utah judge on Friday to bar prosecutors from seeking the death penalty as a sanction for what they described as a “media tour” concerning a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body. The request c»»»

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Arab News 4h

Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup

LOS ANGELES: Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semifinalists Morocco in one of the standout group-stage matchups. On the first day featuring four matches at a tournament expanded this year to 48 teams, Scotland return to the World Cup for the »»»

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Daily News Egypt 4h

BRICS agriculture ministers adopt joint declaration rejecting unilateral trade barriers

BRICS nations adopted a joint declaration rejecting unilateral trade restrictions that threaten food security and agreed to launch new mechanisms for seed and fertiliser cooperation, a move welcomed by Egyptian Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk during the bloc’s ministerial m»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

PM welcomes progress in Pakistan-mediated Iran-US peace talks

Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Pakistan HE Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, during which the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen cooperat»»»

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Arab News 5h

North Korea protests Seoul-EU rebuke of Russia ties

SEOUL: North Korea denounced on Saturday a joint statement by South Korea and the European Union that condemned Pyongyang’s military ties with Russia throughout the Ukraine war. The statement, adopted on Wednesday during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to Brussels, decried the “illegal»»»

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