Naharnet 1m

Qassem calls for 'mutual security' with Israel, rejects disarmament

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Wednesday hailed an understanding reached between Tehran and Washington to end the regional war as a "great victory", calling it a "pivotal point" for Lebanon. Although the U.S.-Iran deal to end the Middle East war has not been officially released, American and»»»

Business-review 10m

Auchan.ro celebrates 9 years of online shopping: 10 million products delivered to customers last year alone

Online shopping cart: What do Romanians prefer? In 2025 alone, 10 million items were ordered through auchan.ro. Among the most sought-after products are water, bananas, soft drinks, and coffee beans. Additionally, in the private label category, Auchan croissants rank among consumers’ top preference»»»

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Sputnik 10m

Ukraine Prepares to Return Notorious Nazi Collaborator's Remains With Full Honors

Ukraine's leadership is seeking to repatriate the remains of Yevhen Konovalets, an infamous Ukrainian nationalist leader who helped turn his movement into Nazi collaborators and Adolf Hitler’s willing foot soldiers. In 1920, Konovalets founded the Ukrainian Military Organization (UVO), a group dedi»»»

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BNE 10m

Isolated surges mask weak FDI trend in emerging Europe

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Central, East and Southeast Europe grew in 2025, but gains were concentrated in just a handful of economies, a report from the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) showed. Across the region, FDI rose from around €75bn in 2024 to just over €»»»

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BNE 11m

Isolated surges mask weak FDI trend in emerging Europe

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Central, East and Southeast Europe grew in 2025, but gains were concentrated in just a handful of economies, a report from the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) showed. Across the region, FDI rose from around €75bn in 2024 to just over €»»»

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BNE 12m

Isolated surges mask weak FDI trend in emerging Europe

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Central, East and Southeast Europe grew in 2025, but gains were concentrated in just a handful of economies, a report from the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) showed. Across the region, FDI rose from around €75bn in 2024 to just over €»»»

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Gulf News 13m

US says Iran agrees to dilute uranium under peace deal

Washington, United States: Iran has agreed to dilute its enriched uranium stocks under its interim deal with the United States, senior US administration officials said Friday as they released what they said was the text of the agreement. "The fact that they're conceding to that is a major, major wi»»»

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Naharnet 15m

Trump says Iran accord to be signed 'shortly', 'maybe' Thursday or Friday

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expected the accord with Iran ending the Middle East war to be signed "shortly" but cast uncertainty over the exact date. "The deal we reached with Iran on Sunday will be signed shortly, tomorrow (Thursday), maybe the next day (Friday)," Trump said at t»»»

Arab News 25m

Hezbollah chief hails Iran’s ‘great victory’ after deal with US

BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Wednesday hailed an understanding reached between Tehran and Washington to end the regional war as a “great victory,” calling it a “pivotal point” for Lebanon. Although the US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war has not been officially released, American and »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 33m

Hungarian father of three savagely murdered in Toronto – shocking details about suspects’ identity and age

A Hungarian father-of-three was brutally killed after confronting revellers outside his Toronto home when his children were unable to sleep, in a case described as shockingly savage — and all the more disturbing for who was involved. The gruesome killing risks casting a shadow over Toronto’s Hungar»»»

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Ya Libnan 60m

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit White House soon, Trump says – Ya Libnan

Share: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Lebanese President Joseph Aoun would soon visit the White House. “The president is going to be coming over to see us very shortly, over the next week or two,” Trump told reporters in France on the sidelines of the G7 summit. Trump did not immedia»»»

RT 1h

Israel accuses Lukashenko of anti-Semitism

Israel has accused Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko of anti-Semitism after he compared its actions in Gaza to the horrors of the Holocaust. In a recent interview with Al Arabiya, Lukashenko condemned Israel’s destruction of Gaza and said West Jerusalem should be more careful, given the lev»»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump says will discuss with Gulf nations Iran’s ballistic missiles, terrorist proxies

EVIAN, France: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters at the G7 meeting ‌in France that ‌the ​United ‌States, ⁠in ​a parallel ⁠effort to the US-Iran deal, will discuss Iran’s ballistic missiles and terrorist proxies ⁠with Gulf nations. At ‌a ‌press conference, ​Trump ‌said that ‌Syri»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump says US 'did send a copy' of Iran accord to Israel

Evian, France: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Washington "did send a copy" of its accord with Iran to end the Middle East war, following reports of tensions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Insisting he maintains a good relationship with Netanyahu, Trump reaffirmed his criticism»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Kenya launches 11.4-bln-USD agricultural plan to create 2.4 mln jobs

NAIROBI: Kenya on Wednesday launched an 11.4-billion-U.S. dollar national agricultural initiative to transform the sector into a modern, high-tech and commercially viable industry. The Kenya AgriConnect Compact (2025-2030), unveiled in Nairobi, seeks to create more than 2.4 million new and upgraded»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Sheikh Qassem: Lebanese Authorities Should Stop Direct Talks with Israeli Enemy, Occupation Forces Will Certainly Get Out - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Lebanese Authorities Should Stop Direct Talks with Israeli Enemy, Occupation Forces Will Certainly Get Out 17-06-2026 19:53 »»»

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Arab News 1h

Far from the World Cup, a girls team tries to revive soccer dreams for war-ravaged Sudan

CASABLANCA: Their red jerseys stood out against the green pitch. Most were teenage girls. Some had fled war. Others had never played in an organized soccer league or set foot in a major stadium before. Yet when they took the field at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, they marked Sudan’s »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Sheikh Qassem: Direct negotiations with the enemy have only brought disgrace for the Lebanese state - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Direct negotiations with the enemy have only brought disgrace for the Lebanese state 17-06-2026 19:01 PM Latest News Urgent »»»

France24 1h

Thousands flock back to south Lebanon despite Israeli strikes amid US-Iran deal

Lebanon has been targeted by fresh Israeli strikes despite the peace deal agreement announced by the US and Israel. Despite the attacks and warnings from their government, many south Lebanese are desperate to go back home, with thousands of people driving back. But civilians still remain sceptic. F»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

Economic, developmental & educational cooperation… Partnership in agriculture, textile & pharmaceutical industries

El-Sisi’s three-nation Asian tour aims at enhance Egypt’s foreign policy concerning Asia. This visit, which includes Kazakhstan, japan, and South Korea, followed similar stops last year to China, Indonesia, Singapore, and India. These 3 Asian stops focus on laying foundations for more developed Asi»»»

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Arab News 2h

Top construction firms may be complicit in Israeli war crimes: Experts

LONDON: Six multinational construction firms may be aiding and abetting war crimes by providing excavators and bulldozers to the Israeli military, human rights experts have said. It comes after widespread documentation of Israeli forces using the vehicles to systematically demolish villages across »»»

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Arab News 2h

More than 1,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since 'ceasefire'

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, the Gaza Health Ministry said on Wednesday. The enclave has seen near-daily strikes, as well as shelling and gunfire»»»

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Arab News 2h

More than 1,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since 'ceasefire'

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip: Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, the Gaza Health Ministry said on Wednesday. The enclave has seen near-daily strikes, as well as shelling and gunfire»»»

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France24 2h

Paris opens Canal Saint-Martin to swimmers as France braces for new heatwave

Paris will allow people to cool down with a swim in its famous canal Saint Martin from Wednesday evening as the capital – and the rest of France – braces for a heatwave that could see temperatures reach highs of 40C in some regions. France braced for another heatwave on Wednesday, with Pa»»»

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France24 2h

After a long wait, JR's Pont Neuf installation opens to the public

The Pont Neuf Cavern, an artwork by French street artist JR, sometimes referred to as the French Banksy, is now open to visitors in Paris. The installation made from printed fabric and air transforms Paris' oldest bridge into an artificial cavern, through a visual, auditory and olfactory experience»»»

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France24 2h

G7 agrees there is 'no genuine willingness' from Russia to make peace, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hailed the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains as "a success", adding that the multilateral talks between leaders demonstrated "a moment of unity and real cooperation" as he delivered closing remarks. Macron added that on the issue of the war in Ukraine, leade»»»

france24.com
UPI 2h

Tropical Storm Arthur forms along Texas coast - UPI.com

Tropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Photo courtesy NOAA June 17 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Arthur -- the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season -- formed along the Texas coast Wednesday. The eye of the storm was about 40 miles east-northeast of »»»

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Al Manar 2h

Sheikh Qassem: Had it not been for the mythical Resistance, Lebanon would have collapsed - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Had it not been for the mythical Resistance, Lebanon would have collapsed 17-06-2026 18:51 PM Latest News Urgent News Sheikh»»»

Al Manar 2h

Sheikh Qassem: Despite the aerial, marine, and ground siege imposed on Lebanon, the Resistance has managed to obtain the necessary military equipment to fight the enemy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Despite the aerial, marine, and ground siege imposed on Lebanon, the Resistance has managed to obtain the necessary military»»»

DW 2h

Protests grow in Albania over luxury resort plans

Rashela ShehuAt the center of the dispute is a project linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Trump. Outrage over construction in a protected area has now grown into protest against Albania's political establishment. https://p.dw.com/p/5FZPvAdvertisementProtests in Albania's capital Ti»»»

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Arab News 2h

Russian businessman Ilya Traber detained in contract killing probe, media report

MOSCOW: Prominent Russian businessman Ilya Traber has been detained in connection with an investigation into a suspected contract killing, Russian media reported on Wednesday. There was no official confirmation of the reports, and a company linked to Traber did not immediately respond to a request »»»

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Arab News 2h

Lebanon ceasefire lifts veil on scale of destruction and trauma

TYRE, Lebanon: In the dimly lit hospital room where he has lived for months, Youssef Fares broke down in tears as he spoke of his home in the historic southern Lebanese city of Tyre — now a pile of rubble and rebar after Israeli strikes during a three-month war. An interim agreement between Iran an»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Saudi Arabia approves design for AlUla Manara observatory complex

Saudi Arabia has approved the design of AlUla Manara, a major astronomy and research complex that will house one of the world's largest astronomical observatories as the kingdom seeks to strengthen its role in space science and scientific research. The design of the astronomical discovery project w»»»

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France24 2h

Fatal shooting of Russian anti-Putin artist likely politically motivated, Polish PM says

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that the fatal shooting of exiled Russian artist Semyon Skrepetsky was likely a political assassination. The Kremlin critic, known for provocative caricatures of President Vladimir Putin and other political figures, was shot dead by an unidentified g»»»

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Novinite 2h

Bulgarian Bishop Condemns Russian Strike on Kyiv Monastery, Calls It “Barbarism”, Patriarch Daniil Remains Silent

Metropolitan Nahum of Ruse has strongly condemned the Russian strike that caused fire damage to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra in Ukraine, describing the attack as “senseless aggression” and saying the wider military actions in Kyiv amount to “barbarism.” The remarks followed a large-scale Russian attack »»»

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Novinite 2h

The Foreign Minister Warns Border Blockade with North Macedonia Would Only Harm Bulgaria’s Position

Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova has warned that plans to blockade border crossings between Bulgaria and North Macedonia would be counterproductive and risk undermining Sofia’s diplomatic position, particularly amid ongoing tensions between the two countries. Further reading: Protests Ann»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Sheikh Qassem: We have broken the “Greater Israel” project - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: We have broken the “Greater Israel” project 17-06-2026 18:49 PM Latest News Urgent News Sheikh Qassem: We have broken the “G»»»

Al Manar 2h

Sheikh Qassem: We are fighting to defend our existence - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: We are fighting to defend our existence 17-06-2026 18:48 PM Latest News Urgent News Sheikh Qassem: We have broken the “Great»»»

Arab News 2h

Ankalaev set to face Rountree in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Rountree Jr. will take place on July 25 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, bringing two marquee matchups featuring athletes whose stories extend far beyond rankings and records. For Magomed Ankalaev, life outside the Octagon moves at a calmer pace. Known for his c»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Foreign Minister: Bulgaria Does Not Support Imposition of Symbolic Sanctions on Russian Patriarch Kirill

Bulgaria does not support the imposition of sanctions to Russian Patriarch Kirill, Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova told journalists before the meeting of the Foreign Policy Committee on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, European Commission Deputy Chief Spokesperson Arianna Podesta said that the Eur»»»

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BNE 2h

World Bank, AfDB joint initiative Mission 300 connects 50mn people amid African electrification drive

The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) announced on June 16 their joint Mission 300 initiative has connected more than 50mn people to electricity across 40 African countries, marking a significant milestone towards its target of providing power access to 300mn people by »»»

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BNE 2h

Commentary: Kokand and Forgotten Origins of Soccer in Central Asia

After a 20-month qualifying campaign that included four draws with the continental heavyweight Iran, Uzbekistan will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the first Central Asian country to participate in the world’s most watched sports tournament.  Uzbekistan’s World Cup debut crowns three-an»»»

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BNE 2h

Commentary: Kokand and Forgotten Origins of Soccer in Central Asia

After a 20-month qualifying campaign that included four draws with the continental heavyweight Iran, Uzbekistan will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the first Central Asian country to participate in the world’s most watched sports tournament.  Uzbekistan’s World Cup debut crowns three-an»»»

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UPI 2h

Chile government seizes bank funds from student loan defaulters - UPI.com

Thousands of Chileans who financed their university studies through state-backed student loans are facing the seizure of funds from their bank accounts over unpaid debts. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- Thousands of Chileans who financed their university studies th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar advances national intellectual property strategy to boost innovation economy

Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has convened a high-level dialogue session on the country's national intellectual property strategy, as authorities seek to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship and the transition towards a knowledge-based economy. The event brought together memb»»»

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Arab News 3h

Trump says he talked to Syrian leader about taking on Hezbollah

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France: US President Donald Trump ‌said on Wednesday he had spoken to Syria’s leader about combatting Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, a day after criticizing Israel for killing too many civilians and not getting the ​job done. Asked at a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, »»»

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Arab News 3h

After war losses, Hezbollah seen gaining from Iran-US deal

BEIRUT/DUBAI: Iran’s interim deal with the US looks set to bolster Hezbollah’s political and financial hand in Lebanon, with Tehran promising more funding for its ally once cash starts to flow, according to four sources familiar with ties between Tehran and the group. A cash infusion to Hezbollah c»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Cabinet Proposes to Parliament Denunciation of Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Efficiency Protocol

The Council of Ministers decided on Wednesday to propose that the National Assembly denounce the Energy Charter Treaty and the Protocol on Energy Efficiency and Related Environmental Aspects, signed in Lisbon on December 17, 1994, the Government Press Service said on Wednesday. This places Bulgaria»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Lusail International Circuit to host three global motorsport championships in five weeks

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is set to script a defining chapter in global motorsport history by hosting a trio of global championships comprising of the Qatar 1812 KM - FIA World Endurance Championship 2026, MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026, and the FORMULA 1 QATAR »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Philippines: The Senate must represent more than 24 personalities

The recent turmoil in the Philippine Senate has become more than a contest for leadership. It has become a test of whether one of the country's most important democratic institutions can still fulfill its constitutional purpose. The leadership reshuffle, the standoff between majority and minority b»»»

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