UPI 5m

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 12m

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 14m

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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Gulf News 18m

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Draw results out – see if your numbers matched

Dubai: In Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, multiple participants have walked away with cash rewards across different categories. For Draw No. 260613, the winning numbers in the Days section were 7, 23, 16, 15, 30, 18, while the Months section number drawn was 6. In addition, thre»»»

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TAP 25m

Mostly clear over most regions Saturday night

Tunis, June 13 (TAP) - Clear to a bit cloudy over most regions Saturday night, according to forecasts from the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).The wind will blow north, relatively strong near coasts and in the south, and light to moderate...»»»

Gulf News 28m

Indian seafarer dies off Oman coast, embassy confirms repatriation efforts

An Indian national, Nishanth Uirthanathan, has died due to medical complications onboard the MT Celestial at Duqm Port in Oman, the Indian Embassy in Muscat said. The embassy said it is in contact with the ship management company and coordinating with relevant authorities to complete necessary form»»»

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The Peninsula 33m

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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Arab News 36m

Cucurella hopes his wife’s pyjama top will be his lucky charm at World Cup

ATLANTA: Spain midfielder Marc ‌Cucurella, who set up Mikel Oyarzabal’s late winner against England at the Euro 2024 final, is hoping that his lucky charm — a pyjama top worn by his wife during that European triumph — will bring him good fortune at the World Cup as well. The 27-year-old Chelsea pla»»»

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TAP 37m

Preparation of 2026–2030 Development Plan: Balancing bottom-up planning with real constraints (OTE)

Tunis, June 13 (TAP) - The Tunisian Observatory of Economy (OTE) considered that the 2026–2030 Development Plan remains, to date, outside the constitutional procedures, which stipulate that the plan should have been finalised no later than December...»»»

Jordan Times 48m

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 48m

395,000 customs declarations processed in first five months of 2026

AMMAN — The customs clearance and freight forwarding sector processed around 395,000 customs declarations during the first five months of the year, reflecting, according to stakeholders, continued growth in trade and logistics activity across the Kingdom.According to figures released by the Associa»»»

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Jordan Times 48m

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 48m

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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Al Manar 48m

Hezbollah Military Media: And the Hand is Still Outstretched — with More Yet to Come - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah Military Media: And the Hand is Still Outstretched — with More Yet to Come 13-06-2026 20:06 PM Hezbollah Military Media released »»»

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Arab News 48m

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 49m

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 58m

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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Al Manar 1h

Pakistan Says US-Iran Agreement to Be Signed Tomorrow

Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator between the United States and Iran, said on Saturday that an electronic signing ceremony for a peace agreement is expected to take place on Sunday. In a statement posted on X, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said that during a telephone conversation, the Sa»»»

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Arab News 1h

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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The Peninsula 1h

Washington arts center says Trump's name removed from facade

Washington, United States: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the US capital on Saturday said it has removed President Donald Trump's name from its facade following a court ruling. In a legal filing the center's Executive Director Matt Floca said it has "removed all physical sign»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Team Qatar set for historic debut at 24 Hours of Le Mans

Le Mans/France Team Qatar is preparing to make its historic debut in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the world's most prestigious and demanding endurance races, held at the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe in France. The team's driver lineup features Abdullah Al Khulaifi, Julien Hanses, and Giuliano »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

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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Arab News 1h

Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects

RRJOLL, Albania: Some ‌200 protesters on Saturday tore down metal and razor wire fences surrounding a luxury development site on Albania’s Adriatic coast, in another sign of growing anger against construction in environmentally sensitive areas. Albanians have been protesting for weeks against a pla»»»

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UPI 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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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The Peninsula 1h

Commerce Minister reaffirms pharmaceutical sector’s strong growth, expansion plans

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry, HE Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al-Thani, conducted a field visit to a number of pharmaceutical factories in the Small and Medium Industries Area, where he reviewed the progress of production operations as well as ongoing development and expansi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

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 1h

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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Sputnik 1h

Iran Signals US Conflict Memorandum Possible in Coming Days

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran does not rule out that signing of the memorandum on ending the conflict with the United States will take place in the coming days, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Saturday. "Considering the exact timing of the memorandum signing, we need to wait. Ev»»»

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TAP 1h

Electricity and water: Coordination meeting ahead of summer peak consumption period

Tunis, June 13 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries in charge of water Hammadi Lahbib chaired a coordination meeting dedicated to monitoring the status of various water and electricity facilities...»»»

Gulf News 1h

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 1h

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 1h

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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Daily News Egypt 1h

Inflation in May 2026: A Reassuring Decline and a Cautionary Signal

The key message in May’s data is that headline inflation continued to fall, while core inflation raised a yellow card to markets. Egypt’s inflation data for May 2026 carried a blend of positive signals and cautionary messages at the same time. On the one hand, the annual headline urban inflation ra»»»

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Gulf News 2h

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 2h

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 2h

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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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar, US discuss ways to enhance trade, investment cooperation

Doha Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry HE Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met with United States Secretary of Commerce HE Howard Lutnick and several senior US officials during a visit to Washington DC. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

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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UPI 2h

Trump: Tren de Aragua leader Guerrero Flores killed in joint strike - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that alleged Tren de Aragua leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores was killed in Venezuela during a joint strike between U.S. and Venezuelan security forces this week. File Photo by Jim Lo Scalzo/UPI | License Photo June 13 (UPI) -- Hector Rusthenford Gu»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatar, US discuss enhancing trade, investment cooperation

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met with the United States Secretary of Commerce, HE Howard Lutnick and several senior US officials during a visit to Washington D.C.The Ministry of Commerce and Ind»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

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 2h

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 2h

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 2h

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 2h

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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The Peninsula 2h

Fresh monkeypox case confirmed in Karachi

Islamabad, Pakistan: A fresh case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi of Sindh province, the provincial health department said on Saturday. According to the health department officials, a 40-year-old man tested positive for the virus via a PCR test and is bei»»»

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