Sputnik 2m

Can Pakistan Seize $160B Drone Opportunity?

Pakistan could emerge as a force in the global drone market — but only if the groundwork is laid, says geopolitical analyst and former professor at the South Asian Strategic Stability Institute Tahir Nazir. New firms are increasingly focused on sectors where licensing is easier and regulation is li»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3m

Western Europe's ‘heat dome’ turns towards Hungary

Temperatures may already be shattering records, but this is merely a prelude to the extreme heat set to engulf Hungary and the wider Central European region within days. A “heat dome” — the same phenomenon that has brought punishing conditions to Western Europe — is now advancing eastwards. Heat do»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6m

Qatar expects LNG output to return to normal within weeks: PM

DOHA: Qatar expects to return to normal liquefied natural gas (LNG) production "within a few weeks," Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told the Financial Times in an interview published on Wednesday. He said an exception was the Ra»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10m

PM Radev Holds Talks with Bulgarian Exarchate Foundation Representatives

Prime Minister Rumen Radev held a meeting with representatives of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation of the Orthodox Churches of the Bulgarian Exarchate in the Republic of Turkiye, the government press service said in a press release on Wednesday. During the meeting, activities aimed at preser»»»

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The Peninsula 11m

KAHRAMAA signs QAR2.2bn contracts to expand electricity network in western region

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation “KAHRAMAA” has signed a series of new project contracts aimed at developing and enhancing the electricity network in western region. The contracts were awarded to several qualified local and international companies, including Voltage Engi»»»

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The Peninsula 11m

Gold falls under $4,000 on prospect of higher US interest rates

London: The price of gold dropped below $4,000 an ounce on Wednesday for the first time since November on expectations of higher US interest rates. Gold slipped 3.4 percent to $3,978.67 an ounce, as higher rates make the dollar and US government bonds more attractive as safe-haven assets than the p»»»

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Arab News 11m

Line calling system glitch halts play at Wimbledon qualifying

LONDON: Play was suspended briefly on all courts ​at the Wimbledon qualifying tournament on Wednesday because of a problem with the automated line calling ‌system. Britain’s Dan Evans ‌had ​just ‌lost ⁠the ​first set ⁠of his match against Australian Tristan Schoolkate on a baking hot day at Roehamp»»»

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Arab News 11m

US says it killed Daesh group leader in Syria

WASHINGTON: A US airstrike killed a senior Daesh group leader in northwest Syria last week, the US military announced on Wednesday. The June 19 strike “killed Ali Husayn Al-Ulaywi and is part of ongoing US efforts to disrupt and eliminate terrorists seeking to attack Americans abroad or the US home»»»

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UPI 16m

President Donald Trump to meet with Republican senators at luncheon - UPI.com

Senate Republican leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks to reporters on June 4. Thune will attend a luncheon with President Donald Trump Wednesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump will meet with Republican senators Wednesday at a luncheon designed to hea»»»

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Al Manar 17m

Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy soldiers have cut off the Ain Arab-Wazzani road and are positioned around one of the houses overlooking it - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy soldiers have cut off the Ain Arab-Wazzani road and are positioned around one of the houses overlooking it 24»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 22m

Finance Minister Presents Parameters of 2026 Draft Budget with 5.7% Deficit

Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the main parameters of the draft budget for 2026 at a briefing here on Wednesday. It envisages a deficit of 5.7% of GDP, or just over EUR 7.2 billion. The budget projects revenues of EUR 49.561 billion and expenditures of EUR 56.8 billion. Inflation in 2026 is»»»

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The Peninsula 23m

London police to extend use of live facial recognition, drones

London: London's Metropolitan Police force said Wednesday it will expand the use of drones, artificial intelligence and live facial recognition technology, which has been criticised by rights campaigners. The scale-up plan involves rolling out static facial recognition across central London and hav»»»

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Arab News 23m

In beachside city, Lebanese try to shake off Israel-Hezbollah war

TYRE, Lebanon: Heavy equipment operator Bassam Khalil’s bulldozers and excavators are in high demand in south Lebanon’s Tyre these days, as the seaside city tries to pick up the pieces from the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. Residents of destroyed buildings are anxious to comb through the rubble in s»»»

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RT 27m

Israel has killed over 20,000 Palestinian children – UN report

Israeli forces have deliberately targeted and killed Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank, according to a UN inquiry, which says the attacks amount to war crimes and point to genocidal intent. Srinivasan Muralidhar, chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Oc»»»

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Business-review 28m

STRABAG becomes general contractor and first tenant of QUEENS District, a project developed by SPEEDWELL

The QUEENS District complex will integrate office, residential, and retail spaces, as well as public areas, into a unified urban ecosystem designed around connectivity, sustainability, and long-term value. The office component of the complex will provide approximately 22,500 square meters of office»»»

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Gulf News 31m

US Embassy in Kuwait resumes full operations after months-long closure amid easing US-Iran tensions

Dubai: The US Embassy in Kuwait has announced the resumption of normal operations after a temporary months-long suspension prompted by security concerns linked to Iranian attacks in the region, the US State Department said on Wednesday. The embassy had halted some activities on February 28 amid hei»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 34m

Sofia University Opens Institute for Geospatial Research and Technologies

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the government approved the establishment of an Institute for Geospatial Research and Technologies within Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. The project will be implemented at the initiative of the rector following a decision by the university’s Academic Cou»»»

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Naharnet 35m

In beachside Tyre, residents try to shake off Israel-Hezbollah war

Heavy equipment operator Bassam Khalil's bulldozers and excavators are in high demand in south Lebanon's Tyre these days, as the seaside city tries to pick up the pieces from the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. Residents of destroyed buildings are anxious to comb through the rubble in search of their »»»

DW 36m

Iran after the war — fragile peace, shattered economy

ConflictsAsiaIran after the war — fragile peace, shattered economyShabnam von HeinThe US has temporarily allowed Iran to export oil and indicated it will provide billions to relieve the crisis triggered by the war. With ordinary Iranians at their limit, however, Tehran already fears new protests. h»»»

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UPI 40m

Trump accuses oil companies of price gouging, calls for investigation - UPI.com

President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate oil companies that he alleges are price gouging. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo June 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate oil companies that he alleges are price gougi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 42m

Ashghal completes Al Asiri, Faleh markets' redevelopment to enhance urban identity, visitor experience

DOHA: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' has completed the development and refurbishment works of Al Asiri Souq and Faleh Souq in Central Doha. This comes as part of its ongoing efforts to revitalize the heart of Doha and enhance its commercial and tourism facilities while preserving their authen»»»

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Naharnet 48m

Two killed in Israeli strike on vehicle near Kfar Rumman

An Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon killed two people on Wednesday, Lebanese state media reported, a day after Israeli gunfire killed two people which Hezbollah called a "violation" of a truce between the two sides. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said that "two people were »»»

Arab News 48m

New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats

NEW YORK: When Varun Venkatesh cast his ballot in New York’s primary this week, he thought about “a good litmus test for me as a voter.” He wanted to know what the candidates are doing for the Palestinian cause.The 27-year-old Brooklyn resident decided to support Claire Valdez, who was backed by Ma»»»

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Arab News 48m

Syrian, Dutch foreign ministers meet in Damascus to discuss cooperation

LONDON: Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met his Dutch counterpart, Tom Berendsen, in Damascus on Wednesday. The ministers discussed ways to boost cooperation between the two countries, the Syrian Arab News Agency reported. The visit was Berendsen’s first»»»

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DW 48m

Iran enters fragile peace with economy near breaking point

ConflictsAsiaIran enters fragile peace with economy near breaking pointShabnam von HeinThe US has temporarily allowed Iran to export oil and indicated it will provide billions to relieve the crisis triggered by the war. With ordinary Iranians at their limit, however, Tehran already fears new protes»»»

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Tanjug 51m

Vucic: At June 27 gathering, I want to hear citizens, build Serbia's future with them

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Wednesday urged the citizens to come to a June 27 gathering outside the Serbian parliament building in central Belgrade, and noted that, on that day, he wanted to hear the citizens and what they wanted to change, and that nothing was more important t»»»

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Business-review 52m

Bucharest residents’ biggest frustrations about the capital city: 78% of residents would move to a new home

Dissatisfactions with life in the Capital are concentrated around mobility and density: after the traffic issue, 68.3% of Bucharest residents complain about congestion, 49.7% about pollution and the lack of green spaces, and 45.4% about the lack of parking spaces. Rest, time spent with a partner an»»»

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Middle East Observer 57m

Construction equipment market to hit $241bn by 2020

The global construction equipment market is expected to reach $240.97 billion over the next five years with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 8.9 per cent, said a report. The construction equipment market includes heavy machinery such as loaders, cranes, forklifts, excavators, and dozers, use»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 58m

Finance Minister Presents Main Parameters of Draft Budget for 2026

Revenues have long lagged behind expenditures, Finance Minister Galab Donev said at a briefing on Wednesday, where he presented the main parameters of the draft budget for 2026. Donev stressed that the State budget is the most important policy instrument of the government: "First and foremost, beca»»»

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Arab News 60m

Record heat causes mass poultry deaths in France

PARIS: France’s extreme heat has killed hundreds of thousands of poultry, overwhelming carcass collection services and prompting authorities to consider on-farm burial in the country’s top two poultry-producing regions, agricultural bodies said. The losses come as Western Europe is gripped by a dea»»»

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Arab News 60m

ICC bureau says prosecutor Khan should be fired for inappropriate relationship

THE HAGUE: Diplomats running the International Criminal Court’s oversight body have decided that prosecutor Karim Khan had an inappropriate ​sexual relationship with a junior staff member and should be fired, two copies of its decision showed. It is the first time details of the decision on accusat»»»

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Business-review 1h

FM Logistic expands at CTPark Bucharest, bringing partnership footprint to 116,000 sqm across Romania

CTP, Europe’s largest listed developer, owner, and operator of industrial and logistics properties by gross leasable area (“GLA”), is expanding FM Logistic’s facility at CTPark Bucharest by an additional 10,300 sqm, further strengthening the long-term partnership between the two companies. Followin»»»

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Arab News 1h

New indicator to measure digital learning quality

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National eLearning Center has launched the National Digital Learning Indicator for 2025–2026, marking a major step forward in measuring the quality of digital learning across government entities in the Kingdom through real-time data and direct technical integration. The indic»»»

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UPI 1h

Student loan borrowers confused as SAVE plan end looms - UPI.com

Student debt relief activists march near the U.S. Capitol on June 30, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court on blocked President Joe Biden's student loan debt relief plan from taking effect, delivering rulings in a pair of cases challenging the program. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Amir, Pakistan PM discuss bilateral relations, latest developments in Ras Laffan incident

His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani made a telephone call to Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday. At the beginning of the call, HH the Amir expressed his condolences and sympathy to the Prime Minister of »»»

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Sputnik 1h

'Disgraceful' ICC Mired in Corruption and Bribery – Russian Foreign Ministry

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is riddled with flagarant corruption, since states subsidize judicial proceedings through voluntary contributions, which is essentially tantamount to bribery, according to Maksim Musikhin, director of the legal department at Russia’s Foreign Ministry. “There i»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Mali: Serbia's public debt at 43.7 pct of GDP, good fiscal policy main tool in times of crisis

BELGRADE - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Wednesday Serbia's public debt amounted to around 43.7 pct of GDP compared to the Euro zone average of 88.89 pct, and noted that a good fiscal policy was the main tool for achieving stability in times of crisis. Thanks to i»»»

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UPI 1h

Judge blocks ICE from making arrests at immigration courts - UPI.com

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stand at a protest against the treatment of detainees at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, N.J. in May. On Tuesday, a judge in California ruled that ICE can no longer make arrests at immigration courts. File Photo by Olga Fedorova/EPA June 24 »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Al Kaabi offers condolences on the tragic loss of Indian victims in the Barzan gas facility incident

Minister of State for Energy Affairs, the President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi visited the Embassy of the Republic of India in Doha to offer condolences on the tragic loss of 12 Indian nationals in the incident in the Barzan gas supply facility in Ras Laffan. Al Kaabi met HE Sh»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Iran Rejects IAEA Access to Damaged Nuclear Sites

Iran refused a meeting with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi in Switzerland and will not discuss access to bombed nuclear sites until a final agreement and full sanctions removal. Iran’s deputy foreign minister said Wednesday that no meeting was held with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi during the Bürg»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Amir, Pakistani Prime Minister discuss bilateral relations and Ras Laffan incident developments

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani made a telephone call on Wednesday with the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. At the outset of the call, HH the Amir expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to HE the Pakistani Prime Ministe»»»

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RT 1h

Trump threatened Netanyahu with ‘divorce’, NYT book claims

US President Donald Trump claimed that “all the Jews” are tired of Benjamin Netanyahu and threatened the Israeli prime minister with “divorce” between the close allies during a phone call, according to a new book by New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan. The account comes fro»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Budapest cannibal free to continue collecting human remains

A court of first instance has ruled that the 30-year-old hospital orderly need not be kept behind bars, despite multiple proceedings having been brought against him. S. Zsolt, the Budapest cannibal, drew international attention yesterday when it emerged that police had seized human body parts from »»»

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Arab News 1h

Parks, heritage sites, festivals boost summer tourism across Saudi regions

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Baha region is witnessing a rise in visitors during the summer season, attracted by its mild weather, mountainous landscape, and attractions, including diverse events and programs held across its governorates and centers. Parks, gardens, and public facilities play a key role »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Kahramaa signs QR2.2 bn contracts to expand electricity network in western region

DOHA: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 'Kahramaa' has signed a series of new project contracts aimed at developing and enhancing the electricity network in the western region. The contracts were awarded to several qualified local and international companies, including Voltage Enginee»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Air India flight briefly enters Pakistan airspace during go-around

NEW DELHI: An Air India flight from Delhi to Amritsar briefly entered Pakistani airspace while carrying out a go-around manoeuvre at Amritsar airport, the airline said on Wednesday. The incident involved flight AI479 on June 22 and occurred during the aircraft’s approach to Amritsar, close to the I»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Two Honoured for Raising Funds for Cancer Patients

Actor Daniel Peev-Dundi and 11-year-old Desislava Kostadinova were honoured at the annual Worthy Bulgarians awards ceremony organized by newspaper 24 Chasa on Wednesday. President Iliana Iotova presented awards to the two Bulgarians who helped raise funds for medical treatment for cancer patients i»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister meets with Omani Foreign Minister

Muscat: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Wednesday in Muscat with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, HE Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and w»»»

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Arab News 1h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index edges down to 11,007; Nomu gains

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Wednesday, shedding 27.19 points, or 0.25 percent, to close at 11,006.80. The benchmark index recorded a total trading turnover of SR4.99 billion ($1.33 billion), with 158 listed stocks advancing and 98 declining. The Kingdom’s parallel mark»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QU announces minimum admission requirements for undergraduate programmes starting in Fall 2027

DOHA: Qatar University (QU) announced its new minimum admission requirements for undergraduate programmes, setting the minimum high school average at 75 percent, with the changes set to take effect starting in the Fall 2027 semester. Under the updated requirements, the minimum admission average for»»»

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