Naharnet 12m

47 killed, 97 hurt in Israeli strikes on south and east Lebanon since midnight

Israeli airstrikes and bombardments killed at least 47 people and wounded 97 others in Lebanon on Friday, according to the latest updated toll from the Lebanese health ministry. The dead included at least seven women and two children and the figures were released as a new ceasefire between Israel a»»»

TAP 12m

Tunis Military Hospital strengthens diagnostic capabilities with new PET-Scan unit

Tunis, June 19 (TAP) - Defence Minister Khaled Shili on Thursday inaugurated a new PET-Scan unit at the Nuclear Medicine Department of the Tunis Military Hospital.He reviewed the features of the SPECT-CT scanner recently commissioned within the same...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 13m

PM Radev: Bulgaria Will Oppose Sanctions on Lukoil Investor Alekperov

Bulgaria will not support EU sanctions against Russian businessman Vagit Alekperov, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said after a meeting of the European Council in Brussels on Friday, arguing that such a move would harm Bulgaria's national interests. "We will not allow the sanctions package to pass in t»»»

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Tanjug 19m

Vucic receives BYD CEO Stella Li

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met with BYD CEO Stella Li in Belgrade on Friday to discuss Serbia's positioning in a dynamic time for the European and global automotive industry and invited the Chinese automaker, the world's leading manufacturer of electric cars, to take part in EXPO»»»

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UPI 23m

At least 22 killed, 38 injured as Israel, Hezbollah defy U.S. peace deal - UPI.com

The fighting raged on in Lebanon with a wave of deadly of Israeli strikes overnight killing 18 people in Nabatieh district in the south while four Israeli troops were killed in a Hezbollah ambush in the same area. File photo by Atef Safadi/EPA June 19 (UPI) -- At least 18 people were killed and 33 »»»

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Arab News 24m

Fritz gets revenge on Shelton to reach Halle semis

HALLE WESTFALEN, Germany: American Taylor Fritz battled past Ben Shelton in three sets on Friday to reach the semifinals in Halle five days after losing the title match to his countryman in Stuttgart. World number nine Fritz won 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (10/8), 7-6 (7/3) in two hours and 45 minutes in the tr»»»

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France24 24m

'We cleared the plates': Versailles dinner becomes stage for Trump's surprise signature of Iran deal

US President Donald Trump unexpectedly signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran during a state dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at Versailles on Wednesday. The move surprised ministers and guests who had expected a formal signing ceremony in Switzerland later this week. At a »»»

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Gulf News 31m

Saudi Arabia just welcomed a record 123 million tourists in a single year

Dubai: Saudi Arabia recorded a historic high of nearly 123 million domestic and international tourists in 2025, thanks to the rapid transformation of the Kingdom's tourism sector into one of the country's most significant non-oil economic engines. According to the Ministry of Tourism's Annual Stati»»»

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RT 34m

US-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed

US-Iran negotiations scheduled to take place in Switzerland on Friday have been postponed, one day after the signing of a memorandum of understanding outlining a roadmap toward peace. Israel has said it will not comply with the terms of the document and has continued military operations in Lebanon.»»»

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UPI 35m

At least 150 sickened in flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base - UPI.com

Airmen at Lackland Air Force Base train in 2018. The Air Force at the base in Texas is experiencing a severe flu outbreak among basic trainees. File Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Air Force. June 19 (UPI) -- A major outbreak of flu has hit Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, less than two months after Se»»»

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France24 43m

EU leaders discuss Ukraine membership and next multi-billion euro budget

It is day two of the EU leaders' summit, where the bloc's next seven-year budget is being discussed. According to the European Commission's proposal, the 2028-2034 budget should ⁠be €2 trillion. But leaders are set to clash after both net contributors and beneficiaries criticised that initial propo»»»

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France24 43m

Talking Europe - EU-UK relations, 10 years after the referendum: Brexit or Regrexit?

It has been a decade since British voters made the momentous decision to leave the European Union. The EU referendum result on June 24, 2016 led to a profound transformation of British politics, and to Brexit-related infighting that refuses to go away. But if the UK has not truly moved on, what abo»»»

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Novinite 44m

Bulgaria Rejects U.S. Request to Keep Military Aircraft in Sofia Until End of July

The United States requested permission to keep its military aircraft stationed at Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia until July 30, but the Bulgarian government ultimately approved an extension only until June 30, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told lawmakers during parliamentary oversight proceeding»»»

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Novinite 44m

“Passive Diplomacy” Cost Bulgaria Its Leading Role in Western Balkans EU Talks

Bulgaria has lost its earlier position as a leading voice in shaping the EU’s approach to enlargement in the Western Balkans, according to Maria Simeonova, director of the Sofia office of the European Council on Foreign Relations. Speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, she argued that the country wa»»»

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Arab News 48m

Iraq to export crude, naphtha through Syria after Hormuz shock

DUBAI/BAGHDAD: Iraq is preparing to export crude oil and naphtha through ports in Syria, Syrian and Iraqi energy officials and refinery sources said after the Iran war cut off its main Gulf shipping routes. The move would broaden an arrangement that has seen Iraq export fuel oil through the Mediter»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 50m

Labour Ministry Measure Aims to Encourage Counterurbanization

The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy will launch an internal mobility initiative aimed at people in large cities who want to work and live in smaller towns, in a more peaceful environment, sometimes with better social infrastructure and more options for daycare for children, Labour Minister Nat»»»

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Gulf News 55m

Buy, clear and receive gold on the same day: DGCX unveils new T+0 contract

Dubai: The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) will launch its Gold Spot T+0 Contract on Monday 22nd June, introducing the first same-day physically settled spot gold product on a regulated exchange in the GCC and positioning Dubai among a limited number of international markets offering suc»»»

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Arab News 60m

Man freed on bail after toddler found in UK zoo’s crocodile pen

LONDON: Police said Friday they had released a man on bail after a three-year-old boy ended up in a private zoo’s crocodile enclosure in eastern England, suffering serious injuries. The toddler remained in a “critical but stable” condition in hospital in the nearby city of Cambridge, police said. P»»»

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Arab News 60m

Netherlands redirects frigate to Strait of Hormuz for possible mission

AMSTERDAM: ‌The Netherlands said on Friday it had redirected a frigate toward the Strait of Hormuz, in order to be able to join a possible international mission there. The air defense frigate is currently in the Indo-Pacific region, and ‌would take ‌several weeks to ‌arrive ⁠in the region ⁠of the S»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

The Sun may not engulf Earth after all, scientists say

Paris, France: Need some good news on a Friday after a long week? The Earth may not be engulfed by the expanding fireball of the dying Sun, which has long been assumed to be our home planet's ultimate fate, according to scientists. Don't worry: this is not expected to happen for another five billio»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai is opening 50 new investment opportunities at one of its fastest-growing beach destinations

Dubai: Dubai Municipality invites investors, operators, and entrepreneurs to take part in shaping Al Mamzar Beaches, one of Dubai’s most attractive family beach destinations and a landmark addition to the emirate’s leisure and tourism landscape, redefining the beachfront lifestyle experience. For t»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US Will 'Play Out' 60 Days of Negotiation Period With Iran Despite Delayed Talks - Trump

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States will "play out" the 60 days of the negotiation period with Iran despite the postponement of a planned technical meeting in Switzerland. Earlier in the day, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs said that neg»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Malaysian parents welcome new anti-bullying law

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian parents and education groups welcomed on Friday a new anti-bullying law and the launch of a dedicated tribunal, but urged caution over a clause that could hold parents responsible for their children's actions. The new law came into effect on Tuesday in an effort to tackle th»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Heatwave hits more than half of France's population

Paris, France: More than half of France's population were dealing with scorching temperatures on Friday, according to AFP's calculations, with hundreds of schools adapting their timetables to keep students out of boiling classrooms. Nearly 36 million French people -- more than one in two -- were af»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Summer officially begins on Sunday and so does the longest day

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience its longest day of the year on Sunday as the summer solstice marks the official start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing nearly 14 hours of daylight and signalling the approach of the region's hottest period. The summer solstice will occu»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire from 4pm Friday

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed a ceasefire that begins 4pm Friday Beirut time, a U.S. official said Friday, after deadly new exchanges in Lebanon put the deal to end the Middle East war under strain. The truce was brokered by U.S. and Qatari mediators following talks with Israel and Iran, the off»»»

Middle East Observer 1h

Egypt’s Central Bank Launches “Instapay” for Seamless Remittances from Abroad

In a move set to expedite the remittance landscape, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is gearing up to introduce the “Instapay” application, facilitating money transfers from Egyptians living overseas. This initiative, expected to launch within the next two months, aims to streamline the remittance p»»»

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Arab News 1h

Ariana Grande’s new foundation supports Gaza children

DUBAI: Children and families in Gaza will benefit from a new charitable initiative launched by American pop star Ariana Grande, whose newly established Brighter Days Ahead Foundation has awarded a grant to humanitarian organization Save the Children UK. The nonprofit, which provides emergency assis»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Abu Dhabi eyes global lead in next-generation aviation

Abu Dhabi is accelerating its push into advanced aviation, setting out plans to build a complete ecosystem for the design, manufacturing and operation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) systems as it looks to strengthen its position as a global centre for innovation and future industries. The move form»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Pakistan's Mineral Paradox: the $8 Trillion Opportunity That Demands a New Playbook

What stands between Pakistan's underground wealth and its economic future? The country holds the world's fifth-largest copper and gold reserves — yet the mineral sector contributes just 3.2% to GDP. Pakistan possesses some of the world's most significant mineral deposits, including the fifth-larges»»»

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Ya Libnan 1h

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 and Israel says 4 soldiers killed by Hezbollah – Ya Libnan

Share: A displaced Lebanese is shown in front of her destroyed house in South Lebanon. Hezbollah’s entry into the war against Israel in support of Iran resulted in the displacement of over 1.2 million Lebanese , mostly Shiites At least 18 people have been killed in southern Lebanon following a seri»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Varna Municipality Issues First Demolition Orders for Illegal Houses in Baba Alino Area

The first of at least twelve demolition orders for multi-family houses in the Baba Alino area near Varna has already been issued, Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev told journalists here on Friday. He said the first orders concern buildings constructed using four “tolerance certificates” that are suspecte»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE E-Invoicing Readiness Gains Momentum, ClearTax study finds

Dubai: ClearTax UAE, a leading global tax compliance technology company and Federal Tax Authority (FTA)-approved Accredited Service Provider (ASP), released the UAE E-Invoicing Readiness Index 2026, a comprehensive nationwide study of more than 500 CFOs, Tax Directors and Financial Controllers. The»»»

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UPI 1h

Luigi Mangione withdraws psychiatric defense - UPI.com

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione withdrew plans to use a psychiatric defense in his state murder trial. Pool Photo by Curtis Means/UPI | License Photo June 19 (UPI) -- Lawyers for Luigi Mangione withdrew their plan to use a psychiatric defense in his New York state trial. Mangione, 28, and his lawyers ha»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Illegal Construction in Malyovitsa Ski Area Continues Despite Ministry's Ban, Regional Development Minister Shishkov Says

Illegal construction is currently taking place in the Malyovitsa ski area, in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountain, and continues despite a ban by the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, Regional Minister Ivan Shishkov told reporters in the parliamentary lobby on Friday. A plat»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Cocktail 2 review: Two women, one bland man and a love triangle that belongs in the past

Cocktail 2 review: Glossy romance with Sicily sheen, but shallowDirector: Homi AdjaniaCast: Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna and Shahid Kapoor★★★Dubai: When I watched director Homi Adajania's Cocktail back in 2012, I remember walking out with mixed feelings. It was glossy, entertaining and undeniably»»»

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Arab News 2h

Italy’s top diplomat cancels US trip as Meloni slams Trump’s claim she ‘begged’ for a photo with him

ROME: The Italian government on Friday slammed US President Donald Trump’s claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback that suggested the longtime US ally had had enough of Trump’s boasting. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abru»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Working in Hungary? You can now receive your salary directly into your Revolut account!

Revolut users in Hungary can now receive their salaries directly into their Revolut accounts following the official launch of the fintech giant’s Hungarian branch. According to a notification sent to customers, the Lithuanian neobank has introduced local Hungarian bank accounts and Hungarian IBANs,»»»

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France24 2h

US launches Germany pharma pricing probe, raising threat of new tariffs

Germany came under fresh US trade scrutiny on Thursday as the United States launched an investigation into the country's pharmaceutical pricing policies, a move that could pave the way for new tariffs. Washington said it would examine whether Germany's pricing practices unfairly underpay for innova»»»

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France24 2h

Press Review - 'New generation of moms' say weed helps them 'survive full-time parenting'

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 19: Papers discuss the worsening fuel crisis in Russia. Also: the Major Oak tree from the Robin Hood legend is dead. Finally, articles discuss mums who use cannabis and ask how much is actually too much. Radio Free Europe's headline says that Russia's fuel crisis is»»»

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Naharnet 2h

US tells Iran that Israel won't further escalate in Lebanon

The U.S. has "relayed" to Iran that Israel will not further escalate its attacks in Lebanon as the Trump administration seeks to get high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran back on track, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. Asked whether the U.S. would provide those guarantees, the source said:»»»

Gulf News 2h

Dubai tourism, businesses expect bookings boost as UK eases UAE travel warning

Dubai: The UK’s decision to ease its travel advice for the UAE is expected to give a boost to tourism bookings, business visits and investor confidence, several industry representatives, including travel agents and business leaders, told Gulf News. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

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France24 2h

Eye on Africa - Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations

In today's edition: Leaders from Africa and the Caribbean meet in Ghana for a landmark conference on reparatory justice. Also, Taiwan has accused Kenya of bowing to Chinese pressure to sideline Taiwanese officials who were meant to take part in an international oceans forum that wrapped up in »»»

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France24 2h

Ghana brings reparations for transatlantic slave trade a step further

Ghana is taking the growing call for reparations over the transatlantic slave trade a significant step further towards concrete action. Weeks after the UN called it the 'gravest crime against humanity", leaders from around the continent and the Caribbean were in Accra for a conference on reparatory»»»

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France24 2h

Reporters - Tensions rise at Ivory Coast-Burkina Faso border

In northeastern Ivory Coast, along the border with Burkina Faso, tension has become a permanent reality. The jihadist threat spreading from the Sahel is no longer the only concern. A new danger has emerged: the Volunteers for the Defence of the Homeland, or VDPs – auxi»»»

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Al Majalla 2h

Trump’s deal: repercussions in the Gulf, Iran, and Israel

The US-Iran agreement is far more than an understanding to end a months-long war that thrust the Strait of Hormuz back to the forefront of global concern. It marks a pivotal moment—one that forces a re-examination of the Middle East’s political, security, and economic landscape and raises questions»»»

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UPI 2h

Watch: Beavers solve flooding problem at London Underground station - UPI.com

June 18 (UPI) -- A London Underground station once plagued by constant flooding is now staying dry thanks to some recent arrivals in the neighborhood: beavers. The Greenford subway station and surrounding streets in the Ealing borough of London used to experience regular flooding during rainstorms,»»»

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UPI 2h

World's largest and smallest penny farthings unveiled in London - UPI.com

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guinness World Records (@guinnessworldrecords) June 18 (UPI) -- An Australian man teamed up with cyclists in Britain to break the Guinness World Records for the largest and smallest penny farthings. Dan Bolwell brought his creations to the June 13 City o»»»

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Arab News 2h

Taif apricots: A rare quality born of climate and craft

MAKKAH: When Taif claimed the top spot among Saudi Arabia’s apricot-producing regions it was no statistical fluke — it was the payoff of a long apprenticeship; generations of farming knowledge passed down, paired with an unusual fit between what the land offers and what its people are willing to pu»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Svishtov Youth Centre Hosts Cultural, Educational Exchange for Bulgarian, US Students

The Youth Centre in Svishtov hosted the New Worlds, New Perspectives International Cultural and Educational Exchange on Friday, Youth Centre Director Kristina Alexandrov said. The forum is organized by The Hanna Project Bulgaria and aims for students from Bulgaria and the United States to share ide»»»

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