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South Korea's LS Electric builds Utah growth on Korean War ties - UPI.com

"Trust beyond business": LS Electric Chairman Ja-Kyun Koo finds a global growth strategy in Utah South Korean soldiers escort a group of Korean War veterans from Commonwealth nations during a ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, in Gapyeong County, northeast of Seoul, Sou»»»

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Gulf News 26m

UAE braces for rain clouds, dust and fog as temperatures climb to 48°C

The UAE is expected to see a mix of rain-bearing clouds, blowing dust, humid conditions and fog through the weekend, while temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 48°C in inland areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said Wednesday's weather would be fair to par»»»

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BNE 39m

South Africa's MTN eyes Iran exit as potential US sanctions relief hopes revive

MTN Group (JSE: MTN), Africa's largest mobile operator by subscribers, said it would welcome any easing of tensions between the United States and Iran amid reports that diplomatic discussions could eventually pave the way for sanctions relief and potentially unlock the South African company's long-»»»

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UPI 49m

House sends Trump sweeping bipartisan housing package - UPI.com

House lawmakers on Tuesday sent President Donald Trump a sweeping housing package to be signed into law. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a sweeping bipartisan housing package that seeks to lo»»»

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Gulf News 57m

Tech rout deepens as rate jitters spark AI stock pullback, wiping billions off global markets

Asian stocks experienced a volatile trading session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as regional markets navigated the aftershocks of a severe global tech and semiconductor selloff driven by concerns over frothy AI valuations and a hawkish Federal Reserve. A global selloff in technology shares intensif»»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars»»»

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Arab News 1h

Croatia push past Panama 1-0, remain third in Group L

Halftime substitute Ante Budimir scored in the ‌54th minute and Croatia eliminated Panama from World Cup contention with a tightly fought 1-0 victory in a Group L clash at Toronto on Tuesday. It ​was the first World Cup goal for Budimir, 34, and fifth in a competitive fixture for his country, all o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Rubio calls out Iranian proxies for threatening regional peace, says Lebanon ceasefire 'separate' from Iran deal

Abu Dhabi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) said that lasting peace and stability in West Asia cannot be achieved as long as Iranian-backed proxy groups continue launching attacks and engaging in militant activities across the region, while stressing that discussions over a»»»

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Gulf News 1h

North Korea equipping destroyers with nuclear weapons: Kim    

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country was "equipping the Navy with nuclear weapons" as he commissioned a warship, state media reported on Wednesday. "It is rising into a full-fledged service equipped with strategic means, as the programme of equipping the Navy with nuclear weapons is fol»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Four reasons to be positive about the future of medicine

Medical research conferences are not known for wild emotion. They are usually sober, technical gatherings where experts discuss trial design, survival curves, biomarkers, and statistical significance. So when a room full of oncologists and researchers rises to its feet in a standing ovation, the re»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Mood swings, self-harm and deepfake fears: UAE doctors share case studies on how social media is stealing childhood from under-15s

Dubai: When a mother in Dubai discovered her 14-year-old daughter was running three separate social media accounts — one public, one private, and a third for a tight circle of friends — little did she assume that things were not under control. When she had access to one account, what she found in t»»»

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BNE 3h

Europe's heat map is turning red due to annual heatwaves - IPCC

Villages in northern France have been sweltering this week as temperatures broke through the 40°C in what is already clearly going to be the fourth hottest year in recorded history. At least 18 people reportedly died in France in the last week, including two children left in a hot car, after  »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump administration touts Iran deal as a payday for US farmers, but Iran denies it

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance say their interim deal to end the war with Iran will deliver a financial windfall to American farmers. But the Iranians deny it. And in the absence of more details, sanctions experts are flummoxed over exactly how billions of dollars»»»

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Arab News 3h

England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw

FOXBOROUGH, United States: England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel’s side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners. Nico O’Reilly came closest to scoring with a late header»»»

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DW 3h

Trains resume after radio issue resolved, Deutsche Bahn says

BusinessGermanyTrains resume after radio issue resolved, Deutsche Bahn saysRoshni Majumdar | Wesley Dockery with Reuters, AFP, AP, dpaA radio fault at the German rail network has now been solved and trains have resumed. https://p.dw.com/p/5FwpiDB trains frequently run into issues and are often unre»»»

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Gulf News 3h

California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project

California intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state's central coast. State officials said they are combating the administration's attacks on their offshore wind industry by sending a notice of their intention to sue to the Departme»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Technical glitch paralyses Germany's rail network

All trains in Germany were "immobilised at stations" on Tuesday evening due to a breakdown in the railway radio communication systems, national state-run rail operator Deutsche Bahn said. After decades of underinvestment which have led to trains often running late, Germany is trying to rapidly mode»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Battle in Seattle: Time for Qatar to step up in must-win clash against Bosnia & Herzegovina

Tribune News Network Seattle/Doha The strong reception the Qatar team received from fans on their arrival in Seattle on Tuesday must have surely warmed the hearts of the players. Now faced with a crucial final group tie against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Al Annabi need to produce their strongest p»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Ahmad Ashfaq releases second Urdu poetry collection ‘Pase Dastras’

LIAQAT MALIK Doha Doha-based distinguished poet Ahmad Ashfaq has unveiled his second Urdu poetry collection, Pase Dastras, a work that deepens his literary footprint and offers readers a profound exploration of his evolving poetic voice. Compiled by Jawad Danish, Pase Dastras functions as a critica»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Korean Medical Center celebrates two years of growth and innovation in Qatar

The Korean Medical Center (KMC) has celebrated its second anniversary in Qatar, marking two years of growth, innovation, and collaboration in support of the country’s long-term healthcare vision. The anniversary event brought together representatives from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, healt»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Specialised Support Clinic at Al Sadd Health Center launched by PHCC

Tribune News Network Doha Marking a significant milestone in the continued expansion of integrated mental health services in Qatar, a Specialised Support Clinic at Al Sadd Health Center has been launched.The launch under the direction of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) was announced by the Pri»»»

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Arab News 5h

Leaders of four Central European countries meet in Hungary to reboot regional group

GODOLLO, Hungary: The leaders of four Central European countries signaled the revival of their regional alliance on Tuesday as they met in Hungary to repair relations that had fractured over the pro-Russian stance of former Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán. The prime ministers of the Czech Republic, H»»»

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Arab News 5h

UN finds Rapid Support Forces and its allies committed almost 90% of rape and sexual violence in Sudan

NEW YORK CITY: A report published by the UN Human Rights Office on Tuesday documents 546 verified incidents of conflict-related sexual violence across 16 of Sudan’s 18 states since the civil war in the country began in April 2023. It attributes about 87 percent of the cases to the paramilitary Rapi»»»

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Arab News 5h

What UK’s change of guard means for Middle East ties

LONDON: It is a measure of the importance that successive UK governments have placed on close economic and political ties with the Gulf, to say nothing of Britain’s historic connections to the region, that since 2007 and the premiership of Gordon Brown, British prime ministers have paid no fewer th»»»

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Sana 5h

Lebanon’s president: Coordination with Syria remains ongoing

Beirut, June.23 (SANA) Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun reaffirmed on Tuesday that coordination between Lebanon and Syria is maintained across multiple sectors, particularly in the security and judicial fields. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA), Aoun made the remarks during a »»»

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Sana 5h

Syria, Chevron discuss offshore exploration, Iraq pipeline project

Damascus, June 23 (SANA) Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) CEO Youssef Qiblawy met with a delegation from US energy giant Chevron on Tuesday to discuss steps to convert a signed memorandum of understanding on offshore exploration in Block (1) into an executive contract, as part of efforts to develop e»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Trump signals fresh US-Iran thaw, says ‘fair deal’ within reach as nuclear talks continue

US President Donald Trump his administration was working toward a "fair deal" with Iran, expressing optimism that negotiations were progressing and describing relations between the two countries as positive despite lingering disagreements over key issues, including nuclear inspections and sanctions»»»

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UPI 5h

3-year-old Florida boy dies after being found in car, sheriff's office says - UPI.com

A 3-year-old boy died Saturday in Florida after being found unresponsive in a hot car, marking the eighth child hot car death in the United States this year as summer gets underway. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the boy's father called 911 after finding his son unresponsive»»»

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DW 5h

Deutsche Bahn halts trains nationwide amid IT meltdown

BusinessGermanyDeutsche Bahn halts trains nationwide amid IT meltdownWesley Dockery with Reuters, AFP, AP, dpaTrains are being held back across Germany and travelers are staying in their seats amid the disruption. https://p.dw.com/p/5FwpiDB trains frequently run into issues and are often unreliable»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Philippines: Power generation gathers pace with multi-billiond-dollar investments in clean energy

Manila: The Philippines is entering a new phase of investment in power generation, raising hopes for the eventual lowering of power rates. As of June 11, 2026, the Board of Investments (BOI) announced that 13 renewable energy projects worth ₱344.62 billion ($5.63 billion) were certified by the gove»»»

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Arab News 6h

Bank chief says Iran may buy US food, but not obliged to

TEHRAN, Iran: The governor of Tehran’s central bank on Tuesday said Iran might well use the frozen funds released to it under its deal with Washington to buy US farm products. But Abdolnaser Hemmati, in a video message, denied US President Donald Trump’s declaration that the agreement obliges Iran »»»

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BNE 6h

Algeria and Namibia exit FATF grey list, six African states remain under enhanced monitoring

Algeria and Namibia have been removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list after strengthening anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing controls, a move expected to improve investor confidence and facilitate access to international finance. In a statement, the Paris-»»»

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Arab News 6h

Over 13 mn acutely food insecure in Syria: UN

GENEVA: More than 13 million Syrians — over half the population — are facing acute food insecurity, the United Nations warned Tuesday, calling for clearing explosive-littered fields to revitalize agriculture in the war-shattered country. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization said turning field»»»

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Arab News 6h

Local World Cup fans wave many flags in multicultural Houston

HOUSTON: World Cup fever has a ‌distinctly international flavor for residents in Houston, where an estimated third of the population was born outside the US and some 145 languages are spoken in one of the country’s most diverse cities. The fourth-largest US city has dialled up full party mode for t»»»

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Arab News 6h

Hezbollah chief demands full timetabled Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Tuesday demanded a scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from south Lebanon as authorities said Israeli gunfire killed two people there despite a recent lull in fighting. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejected Israel’s occupation of the south and foreign int»»»

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Ya Libnan 6h

Allow Lebanon to Become Lebanon Again – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo illustration : “The greatest gift the world can give Lebanon is the chance to shape its own future.” After decades of war, foreign interference, and divided authority, the Lebanese people deserve the chance to build a normal, sovereign, and prosperous nation. By : The Editorial Board, »»»

Arab News 6h

Saudi leaders offer condolences to Qatar after deadly Ras Laffan factory explosion

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s leaders on Tuesday sent their condolences to Qatar following a factory explosion in Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday night that left 13 people dead and several injured. King Salman sent a cable to Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, offering his sympathies to t»»»

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UPI 6h

EU meets with Taliban about deportation - UPI.com

Two Afghan women wearing burkas buy gold in a jewelry shop in Herat, Afghanistan, in 2010. The European Commission met with Taliban officials Tuesday about deportation. File Photo by Hossein Fatemi/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- The European Union and the Taliban met in Brussels on Tuesday to»»»

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Arab News 7h

US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

WASHINGTON: The US is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before their next match, the US Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday. The team will still be required to leave after Friday’s match in Seattle, a department spokesp»»»

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Arab News 7h

What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Regenerate Leap’

Author: Stuart J. Green In February 2017, Stuart Green received a devastating phone call. His wife, attorney Mia Green, had been ambushed and shot 29 times in front of their three children. His world burned down completely in an instant. Resilience books proved useless in the aftermath. They all as»»»

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France24 7h

Focus - Resistance fighter Marc Bloch becomes first historian to enter France's Panthéon

This Tuesday June 23, Marc Bloch will be inducted into Paris's Panthéon mausoleum. A leading 20th-century historian, he co-founded the French academic journal "Les Annales" and was also a soldier in both World Wars. Bloch, who was Jewish, joined the French Resistance during World War II and wa»»»

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Gulf News 8h

UAE President receives ‘Make it in the Emirates’ delegation

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a delegation of the fifth Make it in the Emirates event. Sheikh Mohamed commended the efforts of those behind the initiative, which has evolved into a key platform for supporting national industry and fostering indust»»»

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BNE 8h

India looks to increase its unmanned warfare capabilities

The Indian military is on a long and arduous journey to modernise its capabilities and force structure. Under its new direction, the Indian Ministry of Defence, in all three services is pivoting away from traditional methods of human surveillance and toward autonomous systems across all domain»»»

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Ya Libnan 8h

How Can Iran Help Disarm Hezbollah? – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo illustration – “Lebanon’s future should be decided in Beirut—not in Tehran, Damascus, or any other foreign capital.” Washington keeps looking for answers in the wrong places By: The Editorial Board, Opinion The announcement that Washington is considering the formation of a joint U.S.-L»»»

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Iran and US agree Hormuz hotline to prevent ‘misunderstandings’

Iran has agreed to set up a ‘hotline’ with the US and other countries to “prevent and resolve any misunderstandings” involving ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said. The strait will henceforth be “managed under Iranian arrangements” and»»»

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UPI 8h

Kenya halts construction of U.S.-backed Ebola facility - UPI.com

A court in Kenya again halted the construction of a field hospital there to quarantine Americans that have been exposed to Ebola during the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Uganda. The proposed construction has been the subject of protests over worries that it could»»»

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Gulf News 8h

GDRFA Dubai leads a new era of communication excellence

Dubai: Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) has strengthened its position as a global leader in government communication by transforming years of institutional expertise into innovative knowledge-based models, methodologies and intellectual property assets»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Behind every service, a story of impact

Dubai: Marking Public Service Day, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai, paid tribute to government employees across the UAE, describing public service as a national responsibility that shapes the fu»»»

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France24 8h

Iran, Oman mull charging Strait of Hormuz 'maritime service fees'

Iran and Oman said Tuesday they would examine charges for what they called maritime service fees in the Strait of Hormuz through a joint working group, pressing ahead with discussions over the strategic waterway despite US opposition to any sort of toll system. Iran and Oman will study the costs to»»»

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