UPI 3m

Report: Social Security retirement trust fund to deplete by 2032 - UPI.com

The trust fund to pay retirement benefits could run out in late 2032, the Social Security Administration said Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 9 (UPI) -- The Social Security Administration told Congress on Tuesday that the trust fund to pay retirement benefits could run o»»»

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Bolivian protesters threaten actions near military bases - UPI.com

Residents stage a blockade during a protest over fuel shortages in La Paz, Bolivia, on Tuesday to demand the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. Demonstrators have disrupted transportation and caused shortages of fuel, food and medical supplies since early May. Photo by Luis Gandarillas/EPA June »»»

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Arab News 6m

Knicks need a quick response from first loss since April as the Spurs try to even the NBA Finals

NEW YORK: Last time the New York Knicks lost a game, they didn’t do it again for another month and a half.When they fell behind against Atlanta in the first round of the NBA playoffs, desperation turned into domination. The Knicks won 13 straight games, many of them blowouts, in one of most impress»»»

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Arab News 6m

Analysis: How long can Iran’s regime fight on?

LONDON: When the US and Israel launched their joint attack on Iran on Feb. 28, some 59 percent of gamblers on the controversial predictions site Polymarket wagered the Iranian regime would survive Operation Epic Fury. As of Monday, 99 percent are now betting on the regime’s survival. Just 1 percent»»»

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Arab News 6m

Syrian and Turkish defense ministers discuss strategic ties

LONDON: Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra met with his Turkish counterpart, Yasar Guler, in Ankara on Tuesday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations between Syria and Turkiye. Abu Qasra and Guler discussed military cooperation and broader strategic ties, according to the Syrian Arab News Ag»»»

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Naharnet 6m

Report: Hezbollah willing to accept deal, says final decision needs consultation with Revolutionary Guard

The Americans have recently conveyed a set of Israeli conditions to the Lebanese side, which were rejected by Speaker Nabih Berri and Hezbollah, Al-Jadeed TV reported on Tuesday. "These conditions consisted, firstly, of the withdrawal of approximately 2,300 Hezbollah members from the area south of »»»

Arab News 18m

US energy chief says oil exports through Strait of Hormuz, Gulf will ‘continue to rise’

WASHINGTO: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Tuesday that ship traffic in the Gulf and oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz are rising even as Washington and Tehran struggle to reach a deal on ‌ending their more than ‌three-month-old war. “I would say rising very meaningfully,” ​Wright ‌»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 22m

Radmor intends to create unmanned systems for military and companies

Radmor, a WB Group company that produces military communications systems, plans capital investments and possible acquisitions in Poland’s spacetech sector. The company also wants to bring critical technologies from foreign space and defense firms to Poland to strengthen domestic supply chains. Radm»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 22m

Disinformation targets energy infrastructure investments in Baltic Sea

Poland’s offshore wind sector is entering a phase in which resilience to disinformation is becoming as important as investment decisions, financing, and supply chains. Janusz Bil, CEO of Orlen Neptun, says offshore wind is vulnerable because it is strategic, costly, and still relatively new in Pola»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 22m

The commercial real estate market in Poland ahead of the mid-year summary

Marcin Purgal – Co-Head of Investment Department Bartłomiej Krzyżak - Co-Head of Investment Department Artur Czuba – Director, Investment Department Abundant MayThe performance of the Polish commercial real estate investment market during the first 5 months of 2026 has been quite impressive. Based »»»

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Sana 22m

Syria and Lebanon discuss recent developments

Damascus, June.9 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received a phone call on Tuesday from Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.The two officials reviewed recent developments, including the Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon, as well as bilateral relations»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 26m

President Iotova Opens Consultations on New Central Election Commission as Parties Clash Over Seat Allocation

President Iliana Iotova opened consultations with representatives of parliamentary parties and coalitions in the 52nd National Assembly on Tuesday on the appointment of a new composition of the Central Election Commission (CEC), following the expiry of the current members’ terms of office. During t»»»

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Gulf News 40m

What’s behind Sharjah’s sharp drop in fires and accidents?

Sharjah: A combination of proactive safety measures, targeted public awareness campaigns and intensified inspections has led to a decline in fires and accidents across Sharjah, according to the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority. Brigadier Yousef Obaid Harmoul Al Shamsi, Director General of the Sharja»»»

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Arab News 42m

World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence

MEXICO CITY: The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump’s America and the shadow of conflict in the Middle East. A record 48 teams»»»

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Arab News 42m

Rival Palestinian factions discuss Gaza disarmament

CAIRO: Members of Palestinian factions including Hamas agreed in principle for Gaza’s armed groups to hand over parts of their arsenals to a yet-to-be-created, ad hoc Palestinian entity during talks in Cairo, Palestinian sources told AFP on Tuesday. Such a proposal has almost no chance of being acc»»»

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Gulf News 47m

From Istanbul to the Gulf: The rail route that could reshape trade

Dubai: Saudi Arabia and Turkey have signed a pair of transport and logistics agreements that could accelerate efforts to establish a new overland trade corridor linking the Gulf with Europe and potentially revive sections of the historic Hejaz Railway network stretching across the Middle East. The »»»

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Arab News 54m

Saudi Arabia and Turkiye discuss cooperation on AI and digital infrastructure

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Turkiye explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in the field of technology, including artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, during talks in Riyadh on Tuesday. The Saudi minister of communications and information technology, Abdullah Alswaha, welcomed the »»»

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Sana 58m

Syrian Transport Minister: Syria is keen to reactivate regional road and rail networks

Damascus, June.9 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Transport Yarub Badr said that the ministry is working to revitalize road and railway networks in cooperation with neighboring countries, with the aim of enhancing trade flows, reducing transportation costs and reconnecting regional markets through Syrian »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Ruling Party Tables Draft Resolution to Dismiss Head of Health Insurance Fund

Draft resolutions calling for the early termination of the terms of office of Petko Stefanovski, Director of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), and Deputy Director Momchil Mavrov have been submitted to the National Assembly by the Progressive Bulgaria (PB) parliamentary group, according to »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

US President accuses Iran of downing US helicopter

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Iran of shooting down a US military helicopter during a patrol mission in the Strait of Hormuz and vowed that the United States would respond. "I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our »»»

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Arab News 1h

What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Unfinished Metropolis’ by Benjamin Schneider

Today, the horizons of American life are constrained by a built environment that has not significantly changed since the 1970s. American cities used to constantly evolve, experimenting with new urban designs and ambitious infrastructure projects, from railroads and subways to public housing and sho»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

AMAN holds awareness activities to enhance family protection

Doha, Qatar: The Social Protection and Rehabilitation Center (AMAN), one of the centers affiliated with the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, is carrying out its awareness campaign titled 'a safe environment in every home.' Targeting parents and guardians, the campaign aims to promote safe and viol»»»

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Business-review 1h

Measuring the Importance of Streamlined Bidding Processes in Project Management

When it comes to project management, the early stages of a project often contain some of the most crucial moments. Decisions that are made from the offset define how the entire project is going to be carried out, so any wrong moves can have a detrimental effect and cause costly holdups later down t»»»

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UPI 1h

Global brands return to Argentina amid growing demand - UPI.com

Many of Argentina's country's leading shopping mall operators to expand capacity to meet growing demand for retail space. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, June 9 (UPI) -- International fashion, luxury and sports brands are accelerating expansion into Argentina after years of a»»»

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Gulf News 1h

New Dh8 million heritage market to rise on Khorfakkan’s waterfront

Khorfakkan: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the restoration of a 15th-century archaeological site on Al Luluyah Beach in Khorfakkan and the construction of a new heritage market overlooking the waterfront, as part of ef»»»

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Sputnik 1h

EU Focus on Militarization Could Leave It Uncompetitive and Unbalanced - Expert

An economic strategy focused mainly on militarization risks disrupting balanced regional development across Europe, Tiberio Graziani, chairman of Vision & Global Trends – International Institute for Global Analysis, tells Sputnik. "Historically, Europe's strength has rested on a combination of indu»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 1h

Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton and global business, tech, and defense leaders at ABSL Summit 2026 in Wroclaw

From June 17-19, Wroclaw’s Centennial Hall will be the epicenter of global economic discourse. ABSL Summit: "Know the unknown" will bring together 1,400 business leaders, government officials, and Fortune 500 representatives to address challenges from shifting geopolitics and AI development. The ev»»»

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Business-review 1h

How to Open Your First Stocks & Shares ISA Without Feeling Out of Your Depth

Stocks and Shares ISAs are among the most beginner-friendly options if you’re planning on taking your first steps into the world of investing, but what measures can you take to ensure that you don’t feel out of your depth when opening an account? Individual savings accounts, or ISAs, can be a highl»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt launches commercial trial operations at Safaga 2 Multipurpose Terminal

Egypt’s Minister of Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, witnessed the launch of commercial trial operations at the new Safaga 2 Multipurpose Terminal, marking a significant milestone in the country’s strategy to position itself as a regional hub for transport, logistics, and transit trade. The launch comes »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

AFC President: FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a historic tournament, a beacon of unity

Kuala Lumpur: President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), HE Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said the 2026 FIFA World Cup will serve as a powerful symbol of unity, bringing together fans and cultures from around the world while opening new horizons for global football. He expressed hi»»»

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Sputnik 1h

China Begins Construction on New Three Gorges Mega Waterway Project

China officially began construction of the Three Gorges new waterway project on Monday, including what is expected to become the world's largest inland ship lock, in response to the rising shipping demand along the Yangtze, the world's third-longest river, according to the Xinhua News Agency. The p»»»

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Sana 1h

Syria takes part in dialogue session about economy and investment in country

Berlin, June 9 (SANA) Syria on Tuesday took part in a dialogue session in Berlin about opportunities of investment and economy in the country. The Charge d’affairs of the Syrian Embassy in Berlin, Mohammad Baraa Shukri, participated in a roundtable discussion on the economy and investment in Syria.»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Rival Palestinian factions discuss Gaza disarmament

Members of Palestinian factions including Hamas agreed in principle for Gaza's armed groups to hand over parts of their arsenals to a yet-to-be-created, ad hoc Palestinian entity during talks in Cairo, Palestinian sources told AFP on Tuesday. Such a proposal has almost no chance of being accepted b»»»

Business-review 1h

METIGLA invests €6.2 million in fully automated production lines

The new production capacity includes five completely new lines dedicated to the METIGLA EDGE rectangular rainwater drainage system, covering the entire process—from gutters and downspouts to accessories and fasteners. The lines were developed entirely by the in-house R&D team and are designed to pr»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar, Federated States of Micronesia forge diplomatic ties

New York: The State of Qatar and the Federated States of micronesia signed a joint statement to establish diplomatic relations between the two nations. The signing took place at the headquarters of the Permanent Delegation of the State of Qatar to the United Nations in New York. On the State of Qat»»»

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Arab News 1h

First war crimes complaint against Sudan’s paramilitary forces filed in Kenya

NAIROBI: Victims of alleged atrocities linked to the war in Sudan on Tuesday asked prosecutors in Kenya to investigate allegations of torture and sexual violence by members of a notorious paramilitary group. It is the first attempt to prosecute members of the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, the param»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Trump says peace deal with Iran in final stages

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said negotiations over a peace deal to end the Middle East war were in their final stages, after Iran and Israel halted attacks that threatened to reignite the months-long conflict. Iran fired missiles at Israel on Sunday in response to strikes against Lebanon»»»

The Peninsula 1h

Lebanese, French presidents discuss negotiations to end military escalation

Beirut: President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon discussed the overall situation in Lebanon and the region during a telephone call with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, on Tuesday, focusing on the progress of Lebanese-American-Israeli negotiations aimed at ending the military escalation and restori»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Trump says US 'must' respond after Iran downs Apache helicopter

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a U.S. military helicopter was shot down by Iran and that the United States "must" respond. The Apache helicopter is the second crewed aircraft that Washington has confirmed was shot down by Iran during the Middle East war, following the loss of an F-15»»»

Naharnet 2h

Residents reel as Tyre's Christian quarter emptied out after Israeli warning

The Christian quarter in south Lebanon's Tyre, the last pocket of the coastal city spared from Israeli threats, was emptied out on Tuesday after an unprecedented warning for the city's residents. "We've packed our things, and we're leaving," resident Elias Barbour told AFP. "What have we done wrong»»»

Al Manar 2h

Trump Says US Will Respond After Accusing Iran of Shooting Down Apache in Hormuz

US President Donald Trump said the United States “must” respond to Iran shooting down an Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz earlier on Tuesday. “I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while pat»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Xi's Visit Signifies China Recognizing North Korea's Nuclear Status – Expert

Xi Jinping’s recent trip to North Korea took place amid growing military cooperation between the United States, South Korea and Japan, Georgy Toloraya, head of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Economics’ Center of Russian Strategy in Asia, tells Sputnik. China and North Korea have effe»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Anthropic just released its most powerful AI model yet

Dubai: Anthropic has released the most powerful artificial intelligence model in its history to the public, a significant step further intensifying race among AI developers to deliver increasingly capable systems while addressing mounting concerns over safety and misuse. The San Francisco-based com»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Opinion | The Illusion of Peace: Lebanon Between Iranian Leverage and Israeli Calculations

Optimism has grown following the latest round of US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel and the announcement of a new ceasefire agreement. The accord stipulates that no state or non-state actor should be allowed to hold Lebanon hostage; an implicit reference to Tehran and Hezbollah, though ne»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

China National Tire & Rubber to invest $550m in Egypt expansion, build new Alexandria plant

Egypt’s Minister of Industry, Khaled Hashem, met with senior executives from China National Tire & Rubber Corporation (CNTR), led by Chairperson Wang Jianjun, to discuss the company’s expansion plans in Egypt, including a major new manufacturing project in Alexandria valued at $550m. The meeting wa»»»

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Daily News Egypt 2h

Madbouly reviews progress of development, service projects in New Valley

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly convened a meeting on Tuesday to review the progress of service and development projects in New Valley Governorate, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to accelerate project implementation and improve public services nationwide. The meeting was attend»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Democratic Bulgaria MP Mirchev: Bulgaria Halting Ukraine Military Aid Is a Strategic Mistake

Halting military aid to Ukraine is a strategic mistake for Bulgaria’s security, Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev said here Tuesday. He was responding to a statement earlier on Tuesday by Minister of Defence Dimitar Stoyanov, who said the government did not plan further weapons supplies an»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Updated villa, mansion rules offer flexible solutions to meet evolving family needs: Official

Doha The Ministry of Municipality has introduced sweeping updates to Qatar’s residential villa and mansion regulations, providing homeowners with greater flexibility in design and construction while addressing the evolving needs of Qatari families and modern urban development. In an interview with »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Project Qatar begins with participation of 145 local and international companies

DOHA: The 22nd edition of Project Qatar 2026, the country’s largest exhibition specialising in construction materials, equipment, and technologies opened yesterday with participation of 145 exhibitors, including 120 local and 25 international companies. The exhibition was inaugurated by Minister of»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

HBKU, Imperial College London launch strategic environmental health partnership

Doha The Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and the Environmental Research Group (ERG) at Imperial College London launched a new two-year strategic partnership focused on environmental health research in arid urban environments. In a state»»»

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