RT 50m

X greenlights Israeli national security minister’s online call to burn Lebanon

Social media platform X has declined to remove a post by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calling for the destruction of Lebanon, despite its rules prohibiting threats and incitement targeting people on the basis of ethnicity, national origin or religion. Published on Friday, the »»»

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Arab News 53m

Al-Futtaim BYD Saudi Arabia accelerates growth with new Jazan showroom

Al-Futtaim BYD Saudi Arabia, the official distributor of BYD in the Kingdom, has announced the opening of its new showroom in Jazan, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia, bringing its new energy vehicle portfolio closer to customers and meeting demand throu»»»

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UPI 1h

Judge revokes Spanish prime minister's wife's passport ahead of corruption trial - UPI.com

Spanish first lady Begona Gomez, left, and her husband, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pictured earlier this month visiting Pope Leo XIV during his week-long trip to Spain. Photo by Alejandro Garcia/EPA June 20 (UPI) -- Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, had her p»»»

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France24 1h

Spotlight - A deal in 'dire straits'? Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert talks to France 24

Just days after President Trump hailed a 60-day peace agreement with Iran, elements of the deal appear to be unravelling. Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite a provision in the agreement guaranteeing the safe passage of commercial vessels Iran says the pact's first pri»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

BRICS Impact on Car Prices promises Buyers Better Deals

In a significant turn of events, Egypt’s recent accession to the BRICS alliance has set the stage for a transformative period in the nation’s automotive industry. This development comes amid a series of strategic agreements signed to rejuvenate Egypt’s industrial and commercial landscape, promising»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Undav's double sends Germany through to round of 32

Toronto: Substitute Deniz Undav struck twice as Germany booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a dramatic comeback victory over Côte d'Ivoire in Toronto yesterday. The Ivorians looked set to progress after Franck Kessie gave them the lead midway through the first half, but U»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Brobbey rewards Koeman with early double as Dutch thump Sweden 5-1

DPA Houston Netherlands forward Brian Brobbey justified the decision to bring him into the starting line-up with two poacher’s goals in a 5-1 World Cup stroll over Sweden on Saturday. Cody Gakpo also netted a double in Houston to boost the three-times runners-up, with Anthony Elanga’s goal for 4-1 »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

QC holds Qatar-Germany investment roundtable

QNA Doha Qatar Chamber organised a Qatar-German roundtable titled “Qatar and North Rhine-Westphalia: Connecting Markets and Creating Opportunities,” aimed at strengthening economic and investment cooperation between the two sides and opening new avenues for private-sector partnerships. The event wa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar 2022 Legacy exhibition ‘Journeys to Greatness’ travels to Mexico

Tribune News Network Mexico City and Doha Mexico’s Ministry of Culture, through the Centro de Cultura Digital (CCD), in partnership with Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative and with the collaboration of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, unveiled Journeys to Greatness: Qatar 2022 Legacy, a »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

On World Refugee Day, UNHCR, QC expand partnership

Tribune News Network Doha UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and Qatar Charity (QC) signed two agreements worth QR3,079,324 (approximately US$ 844,808) to support more than 15,000 vulnerable displaced people in Lebanon and the Middle East and North Africa. The agreements were signed in Doha by Ahmed Mohs»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

India hails Qatar’s pivotal role in securing US-Iran understanding: HE Vipul

Satyendra Pathak Doha India has welcomed the understanding between the United States and Iran to end the recent conflict in West Asia with the Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul praising Qatar’s decisive diplomatic intervention and reaffirming India’s unwavering support for Qatar’s efforts to pr»»»

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UPI 2h

Three Grand Canyon hikers die amid scorching hot temperatures - UPI.com

Three hikers were found dead in two separate incidents this week along the North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, with all three having succumbed to extreme heat by the time emergency services arrived. Photo by U.S. National Parks Service June 20 (UPI) -- The National Parks Se»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

166,000 km of coral reefs remain intact to withstand climate change-induced effects: Study

Canberra Vast stretches of coral reefs around the globe are still sufficiently intact to withstand and recover from climate change-induced effects through the middle of the century, a recent international scientific study has revealed. However, the findings of this report bolster hopes for the futu»»»

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Arab News 2h

Palestinians ‘trapped’ between Israeli settler violence and Hamas atrocities, UN Commission chair tells Arab News

NEW YORK CITY: Two systems of violence — one entrenched in the occupied West Bank and enabled by the Israeli state, the other born of Gaza’s ruin and enforced by Hamas — are closing in on the same population from opposite directions, the chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inqui»»»

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UPI 3h

5 men stabbed in alleged anti-Muslim attack in Edinburgh, Scotland - UPI.com

A man in Edinburgh, Scotland, was arrested for allegedly stabbing five men Friday evening. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 20 (UPI) -- Police arrested a man after stabbing five people in Edinburgh, Scotland, in suspected anti-Muslim attacks. The man was allegedly roaming the stre»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in Israeli attack in Gaza

Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah has been killed in an Israeli air attack on a house in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. He was among two people killed, with at least one other Palestinian injured in Saturday’s raid, according to Al Jazeera colleagues on the ground. Al Jazeera said it “str»»»

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Arab News 3h

Startup Wrap: More than $69m flows into MENA startups

RIYADH: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa continued to attract fresh capital and strategic backing this week, with funding rounds, acquisitions and investments across sectors including artificial intelligence, fintech, and logistics. UAE-based data and artificial intelligence company»»»

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UPI 3h

Trump administration may keep Kennedy Center closed for renovations - UPI.com

The decision would be in defiance of a federal judge's order. A tarp covers the sign for the Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., last week as federal employees complied with a court order to remove Trump's name from the building. Phot»»»

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Arab News 4h

Lebanon central bank condemns Israeli strike on branch in south

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s central bank on Saturday condemned a “direct and deliberate” Israeli attack on one of its branches in the southern city of Nabatieh, where Israel has intensified its strikes despite a ceasefire. “Israeli forces directly targeted a branch of the Bank of Lebanon in Nabatieh,” the ba»»»

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RT 4h

Russia hails Poland stripping Zelensky of state honor over ‘Nazi glorification’ controversy

Russian officials have welcomed Warsaw’s decision to strip Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle, Poland’s highest state honor. The decision came after Kiev named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a nationalist force implicated in massacres of Poles and»»»

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Arab News 4h

Belgium winger Jérémy Doku out for World Cup match with Iran due to illness

CALIFORNIA: Belgium’s Jérémy Doku will not play in his team’s World Cup match against Iran on Sunday due to illness. The Manchester City winger was ruled out Saturday by the Red Devils for the match at SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area. The speedy Doku started Belgium’s World Cup opener last Mon»»»

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Sana 4h

Air Arabia to launch direct Sharjah–Aleppo flights on July 4

Aleppo, June 20 (SANA) Syria’s Civil Aviation and Air Transport Authority said Saturday that Air Arabia UAE is set to launch direct flights between Sharjah and Aleppo on July 4. The Authority said the new route will strengthen air links between Syria and the UAE and offer travelers more options, im»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Pegula powers past Sabalenka to reach Berlin final

Berlin: American Jessica Pegula rallied past world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-7 (4/7), 6-0 to reach the final of the Berlin WTA grass-court tournament for the second time. The world number four will bid for her 12th WTA title, her second on the Berlin grass after her 2024 victory, against Cz»»»

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Arab News 4h

Rising numbers of Syrian refugees return home from Jordan

AMMAN: More than 200,000 Syrian refugees voluntarily returned home from Jordan between December 2024 and June this year, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said on Saturday. In a report released on World Refugee Day, June 20, the UNHCR said that voluntary returns from Jordan to Syria increased s»»»

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Arab News 4h

UN Security Council demands RSF halt assault on Sudan’s El Obeid amid mass atrocity fears

NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Saturday demanded that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces immediately halt its assault on the city of El Obeid, warning of an imminent risk of mass atrocities as the paramilitary group masses reinforcements around the city. Council members said they were alarmed »»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Japan target first win as Tunisia aim to bounce back in historic 1,000th World Cup match

DOHA: Japan and Tunisia will face off in a crucial Group F encounter at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday, with both teams eager to strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout stage after contrasting results in their opening matches. The match, scheduled for 7am (Qatar time) at Monterrey Stad»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

More than 17 million barrels of oil passed through Strait of Hormuz: US Central Command

Washington: US Central Command confirmed that commercial ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased today as US forces continue their operations in the region to support freedom of navigation. In a statement on X, the Command said that commercial ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz r»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Egypt discovers two tombs dating back to early dynastic period

Cairo: The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced today that its archaeological mission successfully discovered two tombs dating back to the Early Dynastic Period, along with several burials from the Predynastic and Late Periods, in the Gebel El-Teir area in Minya governorate, south»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Hungary's Parliament progressing forward: wealth tax, reforming education, regulating AI and social media for children

Hungary’s government is preparing one of the most extensive legislative programmes in recent years, with 83 proposed bills scheduled for debate during the autumn parliamentary session. The plans, submitted by Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office Bálint Ruff, outline sweeping reforms affecti»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Sharjah drivers face diversions from June 21 as two roundabouts get traffic signals

Sharjah: The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) will begin implementing temporary traffic diversions and partial closures from Sunday as work gets under way to redevelop the Imran Bin Tareem and Ahmed Bin Hadeed roundabouts into permanent signal-controlled intersections. The project is pa»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

New Jabal Al-Tayr discovery reshapes understanding of early Egyptian funerary architecture

An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities has uncovered two tombs dating back to Egypt’s Early Dynastic Period, along with several burials from the Predynastic and Late Periods, during excavation works at the Jabal Al-Tayr site in Minya. The discovery sheds new ligh»»»

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Arab News 5h

Israel army confirms killing of journalist in Gaza, says he was ‘Hamas terrorist’

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Saturday it had carried out a strike that killed Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Wishah in Gaza, saying he was a “Hamas terrorist.” “The IDF confirms it carried out a strike on Ahmed Wishah, who was a Hamas terrorist,” a military spokesman told AFP. The spokesman di»»»

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Arab News 5h

Greece deploys firefighters, planes and helicopters to fight fire on Evia Island

ATHENS: Greek ‌authorities ordered the evacuation of two settlements on ​Evia Island on Saturday and deployed dozens of firefighters, planes and helicopters to battle a major wildfire there. In a statement, ‌the country's ‌firefighting department ​said 88 ‌firefighters ⁠and ​volunteers were ⁠workin»»»

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Jordan Times 5h

SSIF, Arab Mining Company sign MOU to explore investment in phosphate fertiliser sector

AMMAN — The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Arab Mining Company (AMC) under which SSIF will explore the potential acquisition of a stake in the Arab Phosphate Mining Company, AMC's wholly owned subsidiary developing a phosphate fertiliser man»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Ronaldinho coming out of retirement to join Italian 3rd division side

Rome: Former Ballon d'Or and World Cup winner Ronaldinho is set to come out of retirement aged 46 to play for Ravenna in the Italian third tier, according to reports in Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport. The sports daily said that Ronaldinho was scheduled to sign a deal in Miami on Tuesday and tha»»»

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Arab News 6h

SFDA CEO explores global best practices in advanced therapies in US 

TOKYO: CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey conducted a series of site visits to specialized medical and research centers in the US last week. The visits aimed to leverage global expertise in the latest technologies, as well as developments within advanced therapies and b»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Safe Summer Campaign: Abu Dhabi Police list six everyday items drivers must not leave in hot cars

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police has urged motorists and members of the public to avoid leaving potentially hazardous items inside vehicles during the summer months, warning that extreme temperatures can increase the risk of fires and other safety incidents. The warning comes as part of the force's Safe»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Iran negotiators leave for Switzerland to discuss US deal: state media

An Iranian negotiating team left Iran for Switzerland on Saturday for discussions on the implementation of its agreement with the United States to halt the Mideast war, state media said. The official news agency IRNA reported the delegation's departure, quoting foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Ba»»»

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Arab News 6h

Awer Mabil is proud to represent Australia as one of team’s refugees playing in the World Cup

CALIFORNIA, USA: Awer Mabil’s face quickly turned to pure joy. He beamed and fought his emotions, a reaction Australia’s veteran forward hardly could have seen coming. It had nothing to do with a soccer result, either. But rather a reflection that took him back to his tumultuous youth as a refugee »»»

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Arab News 6h

World Cup baby joy for Norway’s Ostigard

WASHINGTON: Days after scoring ‌in Norway’s 4-1 win over Iraq, Norway defender Leo Ostigard has become a father, following the birth of his first child over FaceTime as he continues his World Cup campaign with the squad. Ostigard, who has been receiving parenting tips from teammate Erling Haaland, »»»

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Al Manar 6h

Israeli news site Walla: Once again, the Israeli army is being constrained by Iranian pressure; this is the new equation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli news site Walla: Once again, the Israeli army is being constrained by Iranian pressure; this is the new equation 20-06-2026 19:47 P»»»

Al Manar 6h

Watch | Hezbollah Ababil Drones Target Israeli Vehicles in South Lebanon

Hezbollah’s Military Media released a video on Saturday showing an Ababil strike drone targeting an Israeli Merkava tank in the southern Lebanese town of Tayr Harfa. The one-minute video, dated June 11, shows an FPV drone carrying out a direct strike on the tank. It also appears to capture a previo»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 6h

President of Hungary: Péter Magyar is abusing his parliamentary majority even more harshly than Orbán ever did

Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has pledged to use every available legal avenue to remain in office as tensions with Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s government continue to intensify. In an interview with Brussels-based news outlet Politico, Sulyok accused the new administration of attempting an unpr»»»

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Sputnik 6h

US, Iran to Hold Technical-Level Talks in Switzerland on June 21 - Pakistani Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Technical-level talks between the US and Iranian delegations will be held in Switzerland's luxury alpine resort Burgenstock on June 21, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. "As a follow-up to the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, technical-level ta»»»

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TAP 6h

Agriculture, agri-food industries post trade surplus of TND 87.1 million end of May

Tunis, June 20 (TAP)- The sector of agriculture and agri-food industries posted a trade surplus of TND 87.1 million by the end of May 2026, reflecting a recovery compared to the deficit of TND 441.4 million during the same period in 2025. Data...»»»

Sana 6h

Syria calls for prioritizing post-conflict countries in IsDB financing

Baku, June 20 (SANA) Syria has called on the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to prioritize post-conflict countries in access to its new concessional financing fund, as well as to provide greater flexibility in financing tools to support recovery and reconstruction efforts. Syrian Finance Minister M»»»

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Ya Libnan 7h

Mideast Live Updates: Iran’s military closed Strait of Hormuz – Ya Libnan

Share: File- Vehicles drive past a giant billboard reading “The Strait of Hormuz remains closed” at the Revolution Square in Tehran on Tuesday. (Atta Kenare / AFP via Getty Images) Iran’s military command blamed the U.S., saying it failed to prevent Israel from violating the cease-fire in Lebanon. »»»

Daily News Egypt 7h

Egypt moves ahead with specialised schools for water sector technicians

Egypt is moving forward with plans to establish specialised Water Technology Schools aimed at training technical professionals for the country’s water resources and irrigation sector, Water Resources Minister Hani Sewilam announced. Sewilam chaired a meeting to review the implementation of a cooper»»»

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Ya Libnan 7h

Fighting persists in Lebanon after Hezbollah violated the ceasefire deal with Israel – Ya Libnan

Share: Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel, Friday, June 19, 2026. Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed at least seven people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement. The»»»

UPI 7h

Trump, Meloni double down on social media spat - UPI.com

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been fighting with President Donald Trump over social media. File Photo via G7/UPI | License Photo June 20 (UPI) -- After a day of jabs on social media, President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are continuing to duke it out online. O»»»

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