France24 27m

2026 World Cup: France team arrives on US soil

🇫🇷 ⚽ France's national team has arrived in Boston for the World Cup, where players were welcomed by fans outside their hotel. France will play its opening match against Senegal on June 16 in New Jersey.»»»

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Naharnet 32m

Work underway to clear up sticking points before Washington talks, report says

The U.S. supports the Lebanese demands in direct talks with Israel in Washington, a senior political source said. The source told Nidaa al-Watan newspaper, in remarks published Thursday, that the U.S. pressured Israel to retract a previously proposed draft declaration of intent, in favor of the Leb»»»

Gulf News 37m

Why a stabbing has plunged Northern Ireland into unrest

A second night of unrest in Northern Ireland has deepened concerns about rising anti-immigrant sentiment after a stabbing in Belfast sparked riots, attacks on homes and clashes with police. Police deployed water cannons against masked protesters who hurled bricks, rocks and bottles at officers, whi»»»

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The Barents Observer 39m

Nuclear-powered Leopard heads to sea after 15 years of modernisation

It was Zvezdochka director Nikolai Kalistratov who accepted the attack submarine Leopard for repair and extensive modernisation in 2011. Kalistratov died in 2023 and, in a poignant twist, it was a tug bearing his name that helped the submarine return to open waters 15 years later. The Leopard (K-32»»»

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BNE 40m

Chinese EV giant BYD quietly shelves plan for billion-dollar plant in Turkey

BYD (Build Your Dreams/Shenzhen/002594) has quietly abandoned work on its much touted project to build a $1bn factory in Turkey, Stella Li, an executive vice president at the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant, confirmed on June 10. The company, however, remains »»»

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BNE 44m

Tanzania's stalled $1bn uranium project Mkuju River gains momentum after talks with Russian partners

Tanzania’s long-delayed Mkuju River uranium project has gained renewed political and investment momentum following President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s visit to Russia, with officials signalling that implementation is moving closer to full-scale development. The project, which has been stalled for more »»»

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Tanjug 57m

NBS keeps key policy rate at 5.75 pct

BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to keep the key policy rate at 5.75 pct and also kept the deposit facility and lending facility rates unchanged at 4.5 and 7.0 pct, respectively, the NBS Governor's Office said. "In making this decision, the Executive »»»

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DW 60m

Musk's SpaceX IPO holds both promise and peril

BusinessUnited States of AmericaMusk's SpaceX IPO holds both promise and perilSrinivas MazumdaruElon Musk’s rocket and AI company presents potential for investors. But its futuristic, unproven plans also carry significant financial risks. https://p.dw.com/p/5F9CkSpaceX's ultimate goal is to coloniz»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi Arabia has confidence of global investment community, banking event told 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has secured the confidence of the global investment community despite ongoing regional volatility, a major banking conference heard this week. Speaking at HSBC’s GCC Exchanges Conference in London, senior executives from the Kingdom’s financial sector said investors remain comm»»»

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France24 1h

Bill Gates calls Epstein meetings a ‘grave error’ while defending actions in house testimony

Bill Gates said on Wednesday he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing, as the Microsoft co-founder faced hours of questioning before the House Oversight Committee about his ties to the disgraced financier. Gates said he should never have met Epstein a»»»

france24.com
Arab News 1h

Wimbledon prize money pot increased to $85.7 million

LONDON: Wimbledon’s prize money pot has been increased by 20 percent to a tournament-record figure of £64.2 million ($85.7 million). All England Club chiefs revealed the substantial cash boost for players during a pre-tournament press conference on Thursday. The Wimbledon singles’ champions will no»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran conflict: Fresh Indian vessel incident reported off Oman’s Shinas port

Dubai: A new incident involving an Indian vessel has been reported off the coast of Shinas port in Oman, with details still being verified. The Indian Embassy in Muscat said it is closely tracking the situation and coordinating with local authorities to gather full information. The embassy shared o»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

EGX Slides as Investors Shift Focus to Egyptian Debt

Equity Market Retreats as Treasury-Bill Demand Highlights Confidence in Egypt’s Macroeconomic Outlook Cairo — Egyptian equities posted their sharpest decline in weeks on Wednesday as widespread selling pressure erased much of the market’s recent gains, even as foreign investors continued to increas»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

By Summer End 80 Elderly Care Centres to Be Renovated through National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Social Policy Minister Says

By the end of the summer, 80 centres for the elderly will be ready, with funding for their renovation secured through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Minister of Labour and Social Policy Nataliya Efremova said. She officially opened a residential care home for the elderly in the village »»»

bta.bg
Arab News 1h

Saudi debt offerings rise to $4.29bn in Q1

RIYADH: Completed debt offerings reached SR16.13 billion ($4.29 billion) in Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2026, marking an annual rise of 22 percent according to the Capital Market Authority’s quarterly statistical bulletin. The figure for the first three months of the year also represented »»»

arabnews.com
Tanjug 1h

Djedovic Handanovic: Compromise on NIS reached with MOL

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said on Wednesday evening Serbia had successfully resolved all outstanding issues with Hungary's MOL regarding its acquisition of a Russian-majority stake in the Serbian oil company NIS and that compromise had been reache»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran’s Hormuz Authority Orders Full Closure of Waterway

The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), the body responsible for monitoring the Strait of Hormuz, has announced the full closure of the strategic waterway until further notice, citing rising regional tensions and recent military developments. In a statement issued on Thursday, the authority linke»»»

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DW 1h

SpaceX IPO holds both promise and peril

BusinessUnited States of AmericaSpaceX IPO holds both promise and perilSrinivas MazumdaruElon Musk’s rocket and AI company presents potential for investors. But its futuristic, unproven plans also carry significant financial risks. https://p.dw.com/p/5F9CkSpaceX's ultimate goal is to colonize and e»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai’s CDA clinches four excellence awards — here’s what they’re for

Dubai: What does it take to build a stronger, more inclusive society? For Dubai’s Community Development Authority (CDA), the answer is to invest in people, empower communities, and turn vision into measurable impact. That approach has now earned the authority four prestigious awards from the Dubai »»»

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Business-review 1h

Romania’s chance to turn funding into industrial capacity: defence as an economic driver

In recent years, Romanian industries, especially light industry, have been supported by European funds as well as state aid. All these sources of financing represent a strategic opportunity to modernise the national economy and strengthen local production capabilities. In the current geopolitical c»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudis trade $64.5bn in US markets in Q1 2026

RIYADH: Saudi investors’ trading in US stocks through financial institutions licensed by the Capital Market Authority grew during the first quarter of this year, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth. According to the financial analysis unit of Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper, base»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Vucic, Koopman discuss Serbia's further progress on EU path

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Thursday in Belgrade with Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood Gert Jan Koopman to discuss Serbia's further progress on the EU path and fulfilment of commitments from its acce»»»

tanjug.rs
Gulf News 2h

Private jets, Bentleys, sex parties and a $100m fraud case: Indian-origin US financier held

Dubai: An Indian-origin financier living a luxury lifestyle of private jets, designer clothing and high-end cars has been arrested in the United States on allegations that he defrauded a bank out of nearly $100 million by falsifying insurance records and misleading lenders. Mahender Makhijani, 44, »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Media Review: June 11

HEADLINES The leading topics in Bulgaria's print and online media on Thursday are the government's consumer basket initiative, presented as a measure to address rising prices and broader economic policy, the decision to suspend further military assistance to Ukraine, and the results of this year's »»»

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Al Awsat 2h

Israel to Allocate $338 Million for West Bank Settlement Expansion, Rights Group Says

Israel is expected to approve on ‌Thursday the allocation of 1 billion shekels ($337.8 million) to build new settlements and connect them to infrastructure in the occupied West Bank, Israeli anti-settlement group Peace Now said. The plan is being promoted by Israel's far-right finance minister Beza»»»

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Arab News 2h

An opportunity exists to inspire young women cricketers at the 2026 T20 World Cup

On a blustery but thankfully dry Sunday, June 7, the 12 captains of teams in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2026 assembled on Waterloo Bridge, London. The event was termed a carnival and was followed by a press conference in a less windswept venue nearby. There, for the purpose of two consecutive questi»»»

arabnews.com
Bulgarian News Agency 2h

MP Angel Georgiev Describes Case Against Him as Politically Motivated

Vazrazhdane MP Angel Georgiev on Thursday accused prosecutors of pursuing a politically motivated case against him after Acting Prosecutor General Vanya Stefanova requested the continuation of criminal proceedings related to allegations that he assaulted a protected public official. Speaking to rep»»»

bta.bg
Egypt Independent 2h

Egypt fully settles dues to investment partners for the first time in years: Petroleum Minister

Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawy announced the complete settlement of outstanding payments to oil and gas investment partners, bringing them down to zero for the first time in years, after reaching US$ 6.1 billion in June 2024. These payments are not merely a financ»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Bulgaria Has Received over EUR 203 Mln for Aid to Ukraine under Various EU Mechanisms - Defence Minister

Through various EU mechanisms, Bulgaria has received just over EUR 203 million for aid provided to Ukraine, Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov told reporters on Thursday. Not all of these funds go to the Bulgarian Army's modernization, because nearly half of them have been used to offset the deficit»»»

bta.bg
Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Bill Aims to Return National Service for Protection Vehicles and Drivers to President’s Administration

The ruling party, Progressive Bulgaria, has submitted a bill of amendments to the National Service for Protection (NSP) Act that will allow again the NSP to drive members of the President's administration. The bill can be viewed on Parliament's website. NSP provided transport services to the Presid»»»

bta.bg
Al Awsat 2h

Iran Maritime Body Says Hormuz Completely Closed 'Until Further Notice'

Iran's new body overseeing the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday confirmed a complete closure order for the strategic waterway until further notice, after the Revolutionary Guards announced the move overnight. "Due to the tensions caused by the aggression of the American forces in the region and the ann»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

New York renames streets after Thierry Henry, Pele ahead of World Cup

New York: New York has honored two footballing greats by temporarily renaming streets after Thierry Henry and Pele ahead of the World Cup kickoff. The tournament -- co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States -- begins Thursday and the final will be played next month at the MetLife Stadium, r»»»

thepeninsulaqatar.com
Arab News 2h

Egypt tourism revenues rise 14.9% to $14.4bn in first 9 months of fiscal year 

RIYADH: Tourism revenues in Egypt recorded an annual rise of 14.9 percent during the first nine months of the fiscal year, reaching approximately $14.4 billion, the country’s prime minister revealed. Speaking at a weekly cabinet meeting Mostafa Madbouly also revealed remittances from Egyptians work»»»

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France24 2h

Israeli strikes kill 12 in Lebanon as Netanyahu urges fight against Hezbollah

Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 12 people on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Lebanese citizens to join Israel's fight against Hezbollah. A border town said two municipal employees detained by Israeli forces were later releas»»»

france24.com
UPI 2h

Nat'l Assembly begins procedure for potential probe on election ballot shortage - UPI.com

A plenary session of the National Assembly is held in Seoul on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap The National Assembly on Thursday launched formal procedures for a potential parliamentary investigation into ballot shortages reported during last week's local elections, with requests for the probe submitted »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Digital dependency and social media: How screen time shapes users’ daily life and productivity

Doha, Qatar: As we enter an increasingly digital age, almost everyone has a social media account. Different platforms cater to a wide range of professions and interests, spanning from entertainment and leisure to politics and news. As daily life becomes more digitalised and even the simplest forms »»»

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France24 2h

Eye on Africa - HRW report accuses M23 of detaining and abusing thousands in DR Congo

In tonight's edition, a new Human Rights Watch report uncovers mass forced recruitment and arbitrary detention by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo. Also, we head to Durban, where thousands of foreign nationals displaced by xenophobic violence remain camped outside the Departmen»»»

france24.com
Naharnet 2h

Rajji says Hezbollah, including political wing, 'illegal and destabilizing'

Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Rajji said Hezbollah is a military organization and there is no difference between its political and its military wings. In an interview with the French news channel LCI, Rajji said that "distinguishing between the political and military wings of Hezbollah is com»»»

France24 2h

'I am a prisoner of conscience': Ali Karimli, the opposition figure defying Azerbaijan’s regime

Azerbaijan’s opposition leader Ali Karimli, a former secretary of state, goes on trial in Baku on Wednesday for an alleged "attempted coup". Karimli spoke to FRANCE 24 from prison, where he slammed the charges against him as "entirely fabricated and politically motivated" and warned that he risked »»»

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Arab News 2h

Iran says water supply restored to thousands cut off after US strikes

TEHRAN: Water supply to villages in southern Iran have been restored after US strikes hit reservoirs, state television reported on Thursday, in what Iranian officials described as a “war crime.” Water and desalination facilities, particularly in southern Iran and across its Gulf neighbors, have bee»»»

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Egypt Independent 2h

Economic Ministerial Group reviews reform program, inflation trends

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting of the Economic Ministerial Group at the government headquarters in the New Capital on Tuesday, June 10, 2026, to review a number of priority economic issues and developments. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hu»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Israel Preparing to Create 61 Settlements on West Bank – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel plans to allocate over $350 million to establish 61 settlements on the West Bank of the Jordan River, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported on Thursday, citing a government directive he reviewed. "The Israeli cabinet is expected to approve on Thursday a plan to fund the de»»»

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France24 3h

Poland prepares to stand its ground with massive new civil defence programme

As it races to become NATO’s frontline fortress against Russia, Poland has launched large-scale civilian courses teaching survival skills during times of crisis. The programme is intended to help bridge the gap between the military and society while psychologically preparing civilians for war. Imag»»»

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BNE 3h

Chinese EV giant BYD quietly shelves plan for billion-dollar plant in Turkey

BYD (Build Your Dreams/Shenzhen/002594) has quietly abandoned work on its much touted project to build a $1bn factory in Turkey, Stella Li, an executive vice president at the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant, confirmed on June 10. The company, however, remains »»»

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BNE 3h

The return of the Silk Road as the “C6”, a key geopolitical link between Europe and Asia

There is a map that used to hang in the offices of Soviet central planners in Moscow, showing the five republics of Central Asia as a single administrative unit — roads pointing inward toward Russia, railways terminating at Russian junctions, pipelines flowing north. The region was designed, quite »»»

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BNE 3h

Timur Turlov’s Freedom Holding Corp: From a niche broker to a global fintech player

Who is Timur Turlov? Where did his billions come from? And how did he turn a small brokerage firm into a transnational financial ecosystem? Freedom Holding Corp. is a Kazakhstan-born international fintech company listed on the Nasdaq and valued at nearly $9 billion. In recent years, the company - w»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Parliament Bans Unjustified Price Increases, Requires Daily Online Price Disclosure

The National Assembly on Thursday banned economically unjustified increases in consumer prices and obliged certain retailers to publish their selling prices online on a daily basis. The measures were adopted through second-reading amendments to the Consumer Protection Act. Lawmakers stipulated that»»»

bta.bg
BNE 3h

The world's record heatwaves - Statista

According to NASA, there is “unequivocal evidence that Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate”, Statista reports. Data from Copernicus, the European Earth Observation program for the European Space Agency, shows that July 22, 2024, was the world’s hottest daily global average temperature since t»»»

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BNE 3h

Middle East conflict and energy shock slow growth across EBRD regions

The economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow growth across emerging Europe, Central Asia and parts of Africa and the Mediterranean, as higher energy costs reignite inflation, weaken industrial competitiveness and strain already fragile public finances, the European »»»

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UPI 3h

South Korea’s Lee, EU leaders reject North Korea nuclear status - UPI.com

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (C) is walking with Ursula von der Leyen (R), president of the European Commission, and Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, ahead of their summit in Brussels on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap SEOUL, June 11 (UPI) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung»»»

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