Sputnik 4m

Acting US Intelligence Chief Launches Mass Layoffs - Report

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Mass layoffs have begun at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) after Bill Pulte took over as acting director, CNN reported, citing a source. Last week, CNN reported that Pulte, on his first day in his new position, requested a list of employees to be laid o»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 4m

Budapest Pride row escalates after rainbow flags thrown into the Danube

Political tensions in Budapest have intensified during Pride month after rainbow flags displayed on the city’s Elizabeth Bridge were targeted in a highly controversial incident, with a video circulating online appearing to show one of the flags being torn down and thrown into the Danube. The case h»»»

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UPI 6m

Judge strikes down SNAP bans on soft drinks, candy - UPI.com

A federal judge on Monday ruled the Trump administration's approval of state's waivers to ban SNAP recipients from buying certain foods was in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 23 (UPI) -- A federal judge has ruled that the Trump admini»»»

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The Peninsula 8m

US VP affirms progress in Iran talks, commends Qatar and Pakistan role

Burgenstock Resort, Switzerland: US Vice President H E J D Vance confirmed progress in the ongoing talks with Iran, commending the role played by Qatar and Pakistan in supporting the technical negotiations between the United States and Iran. He said that the Burgenstock meetings had made significan»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

US-Iran MoU aims to end war, establish framework for negotiations: PM

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran has laid the foundation for ending the war and establishing a negot»»»

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Arab News 23m

Jordan bow out of World Cup after 2-1 defeat to Algeria

RIYADH: An all-Arab encounter brought day 13 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a close, with Jordan and Algeria going head-to-head in a Group J clash at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. After taking the lead shortly before half time, Jordan were unable to hold on after the break, as Algeria capitalized o»»»

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Arab News 23m

DR Congo president sets stage to stay in power

KINSHASA: DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi is preparing to pass a law which could open the door to a third term in office by amending the constitution but he may face protests in the street. Tshisekedi, 63, comes to the end of his second — and under the current iron-clad rules — final five-year »»»

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Sputnik 28m

Ford, GM to Start Building Tomahawks and Patriots — Trump

US auto giants Ford and General Motors will begin manufacturing weapons, including Tomahawk cruise missiles and Patriot air defense systems, as part of a broader economic push to replenish stockpiles depleted during the Iran war, President Donald Trump announced. "We're in a big, strong economic pu»»»

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Al Manar 30m

UN official warns: Syria has made no progress on Sweida reintegration plan, transitional parliament has not been constituted yet - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe UN official warns: Syria has made no progress on Sweida reintegration plan, transitional parliament has not been constituted yet 23-06-2026»»»

Arab News 35m

France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths

PARIS: France gritted its teeth Monday for a week of record-busting temperatures, sweltering in a heat wave with daytime highs above 40°Celsius (104°Fahrenheit) and sleep-robbing sweaty nights. The national weather service, Meteo France, said most of the country — the largest in the European Union »»»

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Arab News 47m

Arab teams at 2026 World Cup: Algeria wins over Jordan while Iraq concedes against France

PHILADELPHIA: Jordan failed to secure a win in its second World Cup game in California against Algeria on Tuesday. After dominating the first half of the game with a goal by Nizar Al Rashdan in minute 36, Jordan conceded two goals to Algeria. With one game left, Jordan is set to face off reigning c»»»

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Al Majalla 51m

10 years on, Brexit continues to divide Britons

Ten years ago, when the UK voted by a narrow majority to leave the European Union in a bitterly contested national referendum, the importance of the vote was reflected in the fact that more of the British public voted for a single cause than they have ever before or since. For David Cameron, the Br»»»

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Novinite 55m

Bulgarian Competition Commission Fines Firms Over Misleading “Butter” LabelingOpinions

The Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) in Bulgaria has imposed fines totaling 309,689 euros on two companies over the misleading marketing of a product presented as butter. The sanctions target “Class Food” EOOD and “Alfa SD” OOD, which were found to have marketed a product labeled »»»

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Arab News 59m

Taiwan begins 5-day military drill with tanks patrolling streets

TAIPEI: Taiwan kicked off a five-day set of military drills on Monday aimed at boosting the island’s combat readiness in case of a Chinese military attack. In the city of Taoyuan, home to the island’s largest international airport, tanks drove down city streets and highways, videos and photos of th»»»

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24 News Agency 60m

Water supply issue in Shamaldy-Sai to be placed under special control - | 24.KG

On June 22, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Erlis Akunbekov met with deputies of the Shamaldy-Sai City Council in Jalal-Abad region to discuss issues related to providing the city with high-quality drinking water. During the meeting, held in an open dialogue format, partic»»»

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Gulf News 1h

'I kept drawing eyes': How a Dubai teen's lockdown sketches sparked an award-winning art career

Paper is more patient than man, as the saying often goes. The world slowed down during the pandemic, and nine-year-old Dubai-based Nikita Neogy turned to paper and a pencil. With time no longer in question, she began sketching in her room. She wasn’t harbouring lofty, idealised dreams: She just dre»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Gun taken from police officer aunt used in deadly Philippines school shooting

Two students armed with handguns opened fire inside a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three classmates and injuring at least 20 others, police said. The shooting happened mid-morning at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. The two suspects, aged 14 and 15, were »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

TYR Pro Series: Kyrgyz swimmer Denis Petrashov wins bronze - | 24.KG

Kyrgyz swimmer Denis Petrashov won his third medal at the international TYR Pro Swim Series, adding a bronze to his collection. The competition in the 50-meter breaststroke took place in Indianapolis, USA, with 50 swimmers participating. In the preliminary heat, Denis Petrashov finished fifth and a»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Uzbekistan vs. Portugal football match to be screened live in Bishkek - | 24.KG

A fan zone for the live screening of Portugal—Uzbekistan football match will be set up at Turdakun Usubaliev Square in Bishkek on June 23, the Bishkek City Hall reported. A large screen will be installed for residents and visitors of the capital, allowing fans to watch the game together and support»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Did Samay Raina's US visa get revoked over Donald Trump roast in India's Got Latent show with Alia Bhatt? Viral claims decoded

Dubai: Indian comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina has found himself at the centre of yet another viral social media storm. This time, claims surfaced online suggesting that his US visa had been revoked after a Donald Trump parody featured in the upcoming season of his controversial comedy show, India»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

PM Radev to Present National Flag to Science Olympiad Teams

Prime Minister Rumen Radev will present the national flag to Bulgaria’s science Olympiad teams for 2026 at an official ceremony at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, the Government Information Service said. The ceremony will begin at 11 am. Vice Premier Ivo Hristov and Education and Science Minis»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Parliament to vote on fuel price cap phase-out

Hungary’s National Assembly is set to vote on Tuesday on a bill to phase out the protected fuel price regime during the second day of its two-day parliamentary session this week. Lawmakers will also decide on legislative amendments required to secure access to European Union funding and on proposal»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Philippines: One of the high school shooting suspects got gun from aunt

Manila: Two students armed with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding at least 20 others, police said. The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were arrested. The suspects and the victims were students of the San Jose National H»»»

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Arab News 1h

Manchester United secure land for new 100,000-seater stadium

Manchester United have secured ‌the majority of the land needed for their new 100,000-seater stadium, the Premier League club said on Monday. United had announced plans last year to build the 2 billion pound ($2.65 billion) stadium, which would be the largest in Britain, next to the existing Old Tr»»»

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Arab News 1h

US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal

WASHINGTON: The United States authorized Iranian oil sales on Monday, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran in return for commitments on nuclear inspections and free transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The general license, announced by the Treasury Depart»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Iran's Top Negotiator Heads to Oman to Finalize Strait of Hormuz Arrangements

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator and parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, arrived in Muscat on Tuesday leading a senior delegation for talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, as Tehran moves to lock in its post-war arrangements for the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The delegation include»»»

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Sputnik 1h

US-Iran Technical Talks Conclude With Working Groups, $12 Billion Asset Release

Iran and the United States have concluded a round of technical talks in Switzerland, with Tehran's deputy foreign minister announcing the formation of four working groups and the finalization of a $12 billion frozen assets release, according to Iranian state media. The talks, held at the Lake Lucer»»»

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UPI 1h

Investigators: Surfside condo showed failure weeks before collapse - UPI.com

Federal investigators on Monday announced the results of their investigation into the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside, Fla., finding that the failure had begun weeks before the building failed on June 24, 2021. File Photo By Gary I Rothstein/UPI | License Photo June»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Twenty-nine mini football fields opened in Talas region in a single day - | 24.KG

The official opening ceremony of 29 mini football fields took place in Talas region in both online and offline formats. The press service of the Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the region reported. The construction of the sports facilities was funded by the President’s Fund to suppor»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Philippines high school shooting leaves 3 dead, 20 injured; two student suspects arrested

Manila: Two students armed with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding at least 20 others, police said. The suspects, aged 14 and 15, were arrested. The suspects and the victims were students of the San Jose National H»»»

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Arab News 1h

The Strait of Hormuz’s future is unsettled even as more ships venture through

NEW YORK: Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the US signed an interim deal to end a war that constricted global oil supplies and fueled inflation, but questions surrounding control of the vital waterway and whether vessels will be charged tolls to cross it could inter»»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal

JERUSALEM: American allies of President Donald Trump this week defended him to an Israeli public anxious about a US interim deal with Iran and White House criticism that together appeared to signal fissures in Israel’s decades-old alliance with Washington. The US-Israeli relationship has been on a »»»

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Arab News 1h

Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters

WASHINGTON: A federal judge on Monday ruled that a recently revamped version of a federal tool central to the Trump administration’s efforts to nationalize elections can no longer be used. US District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy groups that argued the recent upgrades to the»»»

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Arab News 1h

Portugal coach stays mum on Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential start after lackluster World Cup opener

HOUSTON: Portugal coach Roberto Martinez wouldn’t say if Cristiano Ronaldo would start Tuesday’s World Cup match against Uzbekistan after the superstar’s forgettable performance in the team’s opener. “I can’t inform you about the starting 11 because I haven’t informed my players,” Martinez said Mon»»»

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BNE 2h

TIIF 2026: Masdar and ACWA Power, twin engines behind Uzbekistan's renewable energy boom

Two Gulf utility giants control the lion's share of Central Asia's largest green energy market. At the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) this month, the two companies set out plans that would take combined committed capital to developing Uzbekistan green energy well beyond $20bn. Uzbek»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Sadyr Japarov: Election to UN Security Council will change Kyrgyzstan's future - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and its official removal from the EU «blacklist» are watershed events that have raised the international prestige of the Kyrgyz state to a new level and have the potential to change the country’s future. Sadyr Japarov made t»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

 Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan strengthen alliance - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov held a meeting in Cholpon-Ata with Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit, the presidential press service reported. The sides discussed current issues of Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan cooperation, with particular atte»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai-Sharjah traffic: Major delays and crashes on key roads

Dubai: Motorists faced heavy congestion across several key routes in Dubai and Sharjah during the morning rush hour on Tuesday, June 23, with multiple crashes contributing to lengthy delays. According to live traffic data from Google Maps, slow-moving conditions were reported on Ras Al Khor Road fo»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

US companies to increase investments in Egypt

Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr met on Friday with representatives of General Electric, AbbVie pharmaceuticals, Johnson, Cargill, Merck & Co. pharmaceutical company, ExxonMobil, Kellogg food manufacturing company, JPMorgan Chase bank, and Mastercard, a statement »»»

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The Budapest Times 2h

Finance minister reaffirms commitment to adopting the euro

Hungary remains committed to introducing the euro and has undertaken to meet the Maastricht convergence criteria by 2030, Finance Minister András Kármán wrote on Monday ahead of the visit of Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis, who is due to arrive in Hungary on Thursday. According to a post p»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delay

Philadelphia: Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap by scoring two more World Cup goals on Monday as France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq in a game delayed by two hours by a severe storm. Mbappe opened the scoring in the 14th minute and added another nine minutes into the second half, with last year's »»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Israel fears Trump is strengthening Iran’s hand in Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: Photo Illustration- President Trump and PM Netanyahu Israel’s government is concerned that the U.S. is effectively legitimizing Iran’s influence in Lebanon and eroding Israel’s freedom of operation there through new understandings reached in Switzerland and the memorandum of understanding si»»»

The Peninsula 2h

Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32

East Rutherford, United States: Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32. Norway substitute Marcus Holmgren Pedersen struck late in the first half in New Jersey before Haaland doubled the lead shortly after t»»»

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Gulf News 3h

SABIS: Internationally Accredited Education in the UAE & Gulf

With an established presence in 21 countries across five continents, SABIS stands as a leading provider of high-quality, internationally recognized education. Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, this global network translates into a consistent, results-driven approach that equips students with the k»»»

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UPI 3h

Two more men arrested in alleged White House UFC attack plot - UPI.com

President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, UFC CEO Dana White and other guests pose inside the Octagon at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday, June 15, 2026. Pool photo by Evan Vucci/UPI | License Photo June 22 (UPI) -- Federal authorities have»»»

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Gulf News 3h

UAE weather forecast: Rain, blowing dust, rough seas and cooler temperatures through the weekend

Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience a mix of convective rain clouds, blowing dust, humid conditions and rough seas through the weekend, while temperatures are forecast to ease from Friday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said fair to partly cloudy conditions would prevai»»»

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France24 3h

Vance says UN nuclear inspectors will return to Iran as US suspends sanctions

The United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Tehran had agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country, marking a significant step in renewed negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme and stabilising the Strait o»»»

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Gulf News 4h

No TikTok, more play: UAE children react to under-15 social media ban

For a generation that has grown up sending TikToks instead of text messages, swapping memes instead of chats, and discovering the world by scrolling, the UAE's new social media restrictions for children under 15 have sparked discussion. Some worry they will lose touch with their friends. Others thi»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Amnesty slams EU migration cooperation with 'racist' Libya

Amnesty International on Tuesday condemned a European Union move to increase cooperation with Libya to stem migration despite an intensifying crackdown on migrants in the country. Libya is one of the main North African departure points for migrants risking the perilous journey across the Mediterran»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump criticises UK's Starmer after PM's resignation

US President Donald Trump criticized outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday after the Labour leader announced he would resign, saying he had "really hurt himself" over energy, immigration and his handling of relations with Washington. "I think he’s a lovely man," Trump told reporter»»»

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