Gulf News 22m

UAE-Sri Lanka trade deal could be finalised within a year

Dubai: The UAE and Sri Lanka could finalise a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement within a year once formal negotiations begin, opening the door for deeper trade, investment and services flows between the two countries, according to Alexi Gunasekera, Consul General of Sri Lanka to Dubai an»»»

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Gulf News 23m

'He gave life to my paintings': Friends bid farewell to Sharjah ‘TikTok murder’ victim ahead of repatriation

Sharjah: When Indian expat Jeevan OV last saw his childhood friend Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, he was in a coffin at a Sharjah embalming centre on Thursday evening, 11 days after he was fatally stabbed in what has been described as a ‘TikTok war’ that escalated into a street fight. "He looked diff»»»

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UPI 26m

SpaceX final IPO share price set, company valued at $1.77 trillion - UPI.com

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, pictured in 2025 at the White House, is poised to move even closer to being the world's first trillionaire as the company's IPO goes live on the NASDAQ on Friday. File Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo June 11 (UPI) -- The final price for the SpaceX initial public offeri»»»

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Arab News 1h

US House rejects extension of key spy powers

WASHINGTON, United States: The US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a short-term extension of a major warrantless surveillance program, leaving one of Washington’s most powerful intelligence tools on course to expire within hours. The failed vote on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligen»»»

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Gulf News 1h

What Trump claimed is in the US-Iran 'deal'

US President Donald Trump has promised a "great" settlement with Iran, including security guarantees for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which may be signed in Europe over the weekend. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said: "We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran, and we're g»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Opening delayed for US-Canada bridge threatened by Trump

The opening of a new bridge connecting Canada and the United States that President Donald Trump previously criticised has been delayed at the last minute over "unresolved issues," officials said Thursday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who said on Tuesday that the $4.7-billion Gordie Howe Bri»»»

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France24 2h

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing progress in negotiations

President Donald Trump called off new U.S. military strikes on Iran on Thursday, saying "final points" of an initial peace deal had been approved and details of a signing ​ceremony would ‌be announced shortly. Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that Tehran had not approved ⁠the text of »»»

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France24 2h

Entre Nous - Is it football? Is it soccer? 'C'est le pied!'

With the frenzy for the World Cup underway, we take a closer look at the debate over what to call the world's most popular sport: football or soccer? We explore the origins of both terms and discover that while the French may call it “le foot” rather than “le pied”, the language is full of expressi»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QC trains new batch of customs brokers

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Chamber recently concluded the 34th session of its training programme for customs brokers andrepresentatives. Organised by the Chamber in collaboration with the General Authority of Customs (QAC), the month-long programme aimed to qualify customs clearance operators »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Mexico off to a flying start

DPA Mexico City World Cup co-hosts Mexico got off to the perfect start with goals from Julian Quinones and Raúl Jiménez sealing a 2-0 win over nine-man South Africa in the tournament opener on Thursday. Yaya Sithole’s mistake - from a risky pass by keeper Ronwen Williams - allowed Erik Lira to squa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Interior minister, Syrian minister discuss relations

Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Thursday conferred with Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management of Syria Raed Al Saleh on the sidelines of the conclusion of the Joint Trilateral Exercise in Urban »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Interior minister attends conclusion of trilateral joint exercise in urban search and rescue

QNA Doha Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Thursday attended the conclusion of the joint trilateral exercise in urban search and rescue, with the participation of special teams from Qatar, France, and Syr»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QA returns to Philadelphiawith daily flights from Aug 1

Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights between its Doha home base and Philadelphia (PHL), effective from August 1, 2026. The reinstated service expands the airline’s North American network to 14 destinations further strengthening its connectivity for t»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

talabat unveils Predict & Feast feature with rewards for WC match predictions

Tribune News Network Doha talabat, the leading everyday app in MENA, has launched Predict & Feast, an in-app prediction game running throughout the World Cup matches, giving customers a new way to engage with the tournament while earning meaningful rewards on the platform they use every day. Availa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar reaffirms readiness to advance lasting M-E peace with UN, partners

QNA New York The State of Qatar reaffirmed its readiness to work closely with the UN Security Council and all international partners to strengthen dialogue and mediation efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace in the Middle East, while continuing to expand its bilateral and international humanitar»»»

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France24 2h

Why Russian trucks in Ukraine are covered in ‘zebra’ camouflage

Images shared by military bloggers show Russian forces using black-and-white striped camouflage on their trucks. The technique aims to deceive the AI recognition systems of Ukrainian drones, underscoring the constant adaptation of tactics in the conflict. "An attempt to confuse the guidance systems»»»

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France24 2h

UK defence chief steps down, accuses Starmer of making Britain 'less safe'

British Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to provide sufficient funding for the armed forces. The departure deepens pressure on Starmer ahead of a crucial by-election, with Healey warning that the government's delaye»»»

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Middle East Observer 2h

Largest ever natural gas field in Egypt

The Italian energy company Eni SpA announced Sunday 30th of August that it has discovered a “supergiant” natural gas field off Egypt, describing it as the “largest-ever” found in the Mediterranean Sea. The news came a day after Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi met in Cairo with Egyptian President Abdel-Fat»»»

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France24 2h

'Civilians will be put in harm's way' expert warns as first autonomous drone kills revealed

A senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry said that a test took place two years ago involving fully autonomous drones set to destroy anything in a given area, with confirmed casualties, according to a report in New Scientist. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Mariarosaria Taddeo, Professor of Digital »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Mexico beat South Africa to kick off World Cup

Mexico City: Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

MoEHE launches new policy regulating private school fees starting from 2027-2028 academic year

Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) on Thursday launched the first edition of the School Fees Policy 2026 for private schools and kindergartens 2026, set to take effect from the 2027-2028 academic year. The new policy aims to establish a clear and unified regulatory framewor»»»

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Arab News 2h

Oman launches initiative at UN that aims to combat hate speech, genocide and its incitement

NEW YORK CITY: Oman brought its vision of civilizational coexistence to the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday with the formal launch of the Muscat Plan of Action, a global framework that places traditional and indigenous leaders at the center of efforts to counter hate speech and prevent atro»»»

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Arab News 3h

Iran war poses Middle East’s biggest economic shock in five decades

RIYADH: The Iran war has delivered the broadest economic shock to the Middle East and North Africa in at least half a century of regional upheaval, according to an analysis produced by Asharq Business with Bloomberg. Its report, based on analyzing International Monetary Fund data dating back to 198»»»

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Arab News 3h

Iran war poses Middle East’s biggest economic shock in five decades

RIYADH: The Iran war has delivered the broadest economic shock to the Middle East and North Africa in at least half a century of regional upheaval, according to an analysis produced by Asharq Business with Bloomberg. Its report, based on analyzing International Monetary Fund data dating back to 198»»»

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Arab News 3h

Local cafes host FIFA World Cup match screenings

JEDDAH: The FIFA World Cup kicked off late last night and fans across the Kingdom gathered to celebrate at local cafes that have prepped for the event weeks in advance to welcome football enthusiasts. With the tournament being held in the US, Mexico and Canada, most games will start late at night o»»»

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Arab News 3h

Thousands of Albanians protest Trump-linked resort project

TIRANA: Thousands of protesters marched through Albania’s capital on Thursday, the latest in a series of demonstrations against a planned resort linked to the Trump family. For over a week, daily demonstrations have been held in Tirana against the project connected to US President Donald Trump’s da»»»

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UPI 4h

U.S. citizenship draws scrutiny for Colombian presidential candidate - UPI.com

Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella gives a military-style salute at a campaign event in Cartagena, Colombia, on Tuesday. De la Espriella appeared after a Bogota court ordered his campaign to remove electoral propaganda using national symbols and emblems of military and police»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Mexico eases entry for UAE Citizens with new digital Airport processing through e-gates

Dubai: Mexican authorities have introduced simplified entry procedures for UAE citizens, allowing them to complete their arrival procedures through electronic gates at a number of Mexican airports from Thursday, the UAE Embassy in Mexico said. Under the new system, Emirati will no longer need to un»»»

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Arab News 4h

Saudi Arabia unveils new wildlife destinations to boost eco-tourism and conservation

RIYADH: Animal and nature lovers in the Kingdom have been offered new destinations to watch wildlife and experience biodiversity. Mohammad Qurban, chief of the National Center for Wildlife, said that this marked a new stage in the development and conservation of wildlife biodiversity in the Kingdom»»»

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Arab News 4h

Palestinian killed in Gaza City as Israeli warplanes bomb house

One Palestinian was killed and several others injured on Thursday after Israeli warplanes bombed a house south of Gaza City. According to a WAFA correspondent, Israeli warplanes struck a house near the Al-Maghrabi Junction on Jamal Abdel Nasser Street in the southern part of the city. The attack re»»»

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Arab News 4h

Bruised Brazil face Morocco in heavyweight World Cup opener

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey: Brazil begin their latest hunt for a long-awaited sixth World Cup crown on Sunday with little room for a gentle landing, facing up-and-coming Morocco in a Group C opener that will test the side’s ability to cope with a lengthy injury list. The record five-time winners a»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

Judicial Council Plenum Adopts Decision on Restricted Access to Certain Case Files

The Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) adopted a decision on Thursday instructing courts to immediately mark certain categories of cases as "restricted access". Case files in some proceedings will not be public, while in other cases only the operative parts of the judgments will be access»»»

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UPI 4h

Trump: U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to replace Tulsi Gabbard as DNI - UPI.com

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair nominee Jay Clayton testifies during his confirmation hearing in 2017. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will nominate Clayton to be director of national intelligence. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo June 11 (UPI) -- President»»»

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Arab News 4h

Book Review: ‘Why Great Leaders Ask Great Questions’

In an era defined by relentless meetings and the pressure for immediate answers, the most counterintuitive leadership tool is a well-framed question. That is the central argument of Steve Mostyn’s new book, “Why Great Leaders Ask Great Questions.” Mostyn, an associate fellow at Oxford’s Said Busine»»»

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UPI 4h

U.S. revises key licenses for Venezuela energy sector - UPI.com

Among the companies positioned to benefit from revised licensing rules in Venezuela are are U.S.-based Chevron, Spain's Repsol, Italy's Eni, France's Maurel & Prom and Britain's BP. File Photo by Chico Sanchez/EPA June 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury Department, through its Office of Foreign Assets C»»»

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Arab News 4h

Kuwait says morning Iran strikes hit airport radar, caused injuries

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait said Iranian strikes that targeted its territory on Thursday morning and forced a temporary airspace closure had damaged an airport radar and caused injuries. This marked the second Iranian attack on Kuwait’s only international airport in just over a week, after a drone strike k»»»

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Arab News 4h

Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal

MADRID: Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese veteran making a sensational return to the Spanish capital after 13 years away. The 63-year-old replaces Alvaro Arbeloa after Madrid finished a second consecutive season without a major »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Trump calls off Iran strikes, touts imminent peace deal

US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to launch a more devastating wave of bombings against Iran on Thursday and promised instead that he would soon be able to announce the signing of a deal with Tehran to end the war. As the World Cup opening ceremony got underway in Mexico, Trump posted n»»»

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UPI 4h

Trump cancels new Iran strikes, announces 'approved' peace deal - UPI.com

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he had cancelled planned airstrikes on Iran after the regime, along with other regional stakeholders, had reached a peace deal -- an agreement that Iran later denied it has reached. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo June 11 (UPI) -- Presiden»»»

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Arab News 4h

Ukrainian military says it struck Afipsky refinery in southern Russia

KYIV: Ukraine’s military said on Thursday that its ​forces had struck the Afipsky oil refinery in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region as ‌well as ‌sites ​linked ‌to ⁠drone production. A ​statement issued ⁠by the military’s General Staff said a fire had broken out ⁠after the refinery ‌was ‌hit ​overn»»»

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Arab News 4h

Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony

MEXICO CITY: Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in the Estadio Azteca on Thursday ahead of the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa. The 48-team tournament is also being hosted by the United St»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Video| Hezbollah Fighters Prevent New Israeli Advance into Haddatha Town, South Lebanon

Hezbollah Military Media released on Thursday new videos that show the Islamic Resistance attacks on the Israeli occupation forces in South Lebanon. This video shows footage from the Islamic Resistance’s operation confronting an attempt by “Israeli” enemy army vehicles and soldiers to advance towar»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Report: Trump said Iran deal imminent after 'gaps narrowed' between US, Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he canceled planned strikes against Iran on Thursday and claimed Iran's leadership "approved" a draft agreement that would extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launch 60 days of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. Trump has claimed an »»»

Qatar Tribune 5h

Shakira, local flair dominate World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico

Mexico City Pop star Shakira led a line-up of Latin singers who helped open the biggest ever world cup before the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa on Thursday. The storied Azteca Stadium – officially known at the Mexico City Stadium during the world cup – hosted the party and »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Hungarian fighter jets launched after Israeli airliner triggers top-level NATO alert

Hungarian fighter jets were scrambled after an Israeli passenger aircraft failed to establish contact with civilian air traffic controllers while flying through Hungarian airspace, according to a statement published by Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The incident prompted NATO’s Combined Air Operation»»»

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TAP 5h

Sfax Military University Hospital successfully performs first awake craniotomy

Tunis, June 11 (TAP) - The Ministry of National Defence announced on Thursday the success of the first awake craniotomy performed at the Sfax Military University Hospital.The medical team at the facility removed a brain tumour on Wednesday evening...»»»

Naharnet 5h

Trump says canceling Iran strikes, flags possible deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was calling off strikes on Iran that he had planned for Thursday, and flagged the signing of a possible deal with Tehran after top-level talks. Trump's latest sudden reversal on the war came after what he said were the agreements of "final points" by numerous cou»»»

RT 5h

Canada took our land and our lives. We deserve to have at least our names back

The current debate in Canada over Indigenous rights, language revitalization, and the restoration of original place names, especially in British Columbia, is deeply rooted in historical truth, constitutional reality, and the lived experience of Indigenous peoples who have survived centuries of syst»»»

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RT 5h

Arrogance and downfall: Germany gets a well-deserved UN put-down

“Hochmut kommt vor dem Fall” (arrogance precedes a fall) says a proverb every German knows. That, you may say, is little wonder, considering how the last two world wars started and ended. But the saying is much older. It is rooted in Martin Luther’s punchy translation of the Old Testament (in the E»»»

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RT 5h

Netanyahu’s party says he’ll run for re-election in Israel

Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will run for office again in the election later this year, his Likud party has announced. On Tuesday, ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl claimed that US President Donald Trump told him he was not sure if Netanyahu shoul»»»

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