Gulf News 1m

UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 44°C with dust, humidity and possible overnight fog

The UAE will experience hot and generally fair weather today, with temperatures reaching up to 44°C inland, while fresh winds are expected to kick up dust in some areas and humidity may lead to fog or mist formation overnight, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said low clouds a»»»

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Gulf News 11m

'Near-final 14-point' US-Iran peace deal: Hormuz reopening, sanctions relief, nuclear talks in focus

The United States and Iran are preparing to formally sign an interim peace agreement in Geneva on Friday (June 19). Both sides portray the deal as a strategic victory. Key details of the accord remain shrouded in mystery. The agreement, described as a memorandum of understanding (MoU), is expected »»»

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UPI 12m

Police hunt gunman after Delaware hospital shooting kills 1, injures 1 - UPI.com

June 16 (UPI) -- Delaware authorities are hunting for a gunman following a Tuesday afternoon shooting inside a Wilmington hospital that left one person dead and another injured. The shooting erupted at about 3:30 p.m. EDT at ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital, a 321-bed facility located in the hear»»»

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Gulf News 25m

From desert to world record: UAE flag stuns Dubai

Dubai: What began as a conversation between friends during a challenging period in the region has become a Guinness World Record and a powerful tribute to the UAE, Ahmed Hassan Al Shehhi told Gulf News. Al Shehhi and Yahya Saeed Lootah secured the Guinness World Records title for the largest banner»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Indian PM Modi, Canadian PM Carney review energy cooperation, discuss global food security at G7 Summit

Evian, France: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney reviewed progress in bilateral economic cooperation on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, and highlighted the importance of resilient and reliable global energy and food security supply chains. According to »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Can US-Iran ceasefire trigger a travel rebound for UAE airlines?

Dubai: A US-Iran ceasefire could mark a turning point for UAE airlines, with carriers expected to accelerate the restoration of disrupted flight networks, rebuild passenger confidence and benefit from a rebound in travel demand, aviation analysts said. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»

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Middle East Observer 1h

ExxonMobil Embarks on Strategic Gas Exploration in Egypt’s Mediterranean Waters

ExxonMobil is poised to initiate a new chapter in offshore gas exploration as it prepares to drill a new well in the North Marakia Offshore Concession, located in the Mediterranean Sea. Operations are set to commence on December 15th, marking a significant step in the energy giant’s strategic expan»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump rebukes Israel over Hezbollah war, urges Syria to ‘take the lead’ in fighting Iran-backed terror group

Washington: President Donald Trump publicly criticised Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah, saying the fighting has gone on "too long" and has caused excessive civilian casualties, in comments that inject a new layer of tension into US diplomacy in the Middle East. “Israel’s fighting Hezbo»»»

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UPI 2h

South Korea’s KF-21 fighter receives type certification - UPI.com

The domestically developed aircraft met all 745 airworthiness requirements, clearing another major step toward deployment and exports. South Korea's homegrown KF-21 fighter jet, dubbed the Boramae (hawk), flies over Sacheon, about 300 kilometers south of Seoul, South Korea. Photo by YONHAP / EPA Ju»»»

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BNE 2h

AFC commits $600mn to back $7bn Dangote fertiliser expansion in Nigeria and Ethiopia

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent's infrastructure-focused development finance institution, has committed $600mn to support a $7bn fertiliser expansion programme by Dangote Group that aims to triple production capacity in Nigeria and establish a major new manufacturing facility in Eth»»»

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France24 2h

French startup unveils non-humanoid robot as AI race moves to physical machines

French robotics startup Genesis AI on Tuesday unveiled "Eno", its first general-purpose robot, marking a step toward bringing advanced AI from online chatbots into physical machines. Backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, the company says the wheeled robot is designed to extend human capabilitie»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Indian expat who died while playing cricket in Dubai left a big void, friends and family say in tributes

Dubai: Nabil Karikal, a Dubai resident, has been on the phone almost non-stop since Sunday. Friends calling to ask what happened. Community members reaching out. Messages pouring in from across the UAE and back home in Bhatkal in the south Indian state of Karnataka. And through all of it, he has be»»»

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Gulf News 2h

The next race in technology may be over trust

Trust has long been an essential component of effective governance. However, in the modern age of technology, it has evolved into something far more structural. As governments accelerate their digital transformation agendas, trust is no longer a concept or an aspirational value. It is evolving into»»»

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France24 2h

UN chief Guterres to visit gang-ravaged Haiti

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Haiti on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with victims of violence in the impoverished Caribbean nation which has suffered for years as gangs have taken advantage of political instability to carry out rampant killings, rapes, looting and kidnappings. »»»

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France24 2h

Can Hormuz be bypassed? Past shows commercial viability may simply not be there, analyst says

On Tuesday, leaders at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains were seeking to identify alternative routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which US President Donald Trump said would be "completely open" on Friday. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Maisoon H Kafafy, Senior Advisor to the Atlantic C»»»

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France24 2h

Focus - In post-Assad Syria, displaced people await reconstruction

Syria has been particularly hard hit by the decline in global humanitarian aid, especially from the US. In the northwest of the country, hundreds of thousands of displaced people are still living in makeshift shelters. When the Assad regime fell, they hoped to be able to return home. But on seeing »»»

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France24 2h

Pont Neuf 'Cavern' installation over the Seine finally opens after damage

Visitors are finally stepping into darkness at the Pont Neuf, where French artist JR has transformed Paris’s oldest bridge into a towering artificial cavern. The installation was originally set to open to the public on June 6, but strong winds tore parts of the inflatable structure a few days »»»

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France24 2h

SOS messages from Mideast seas plunge India-US ties into choppy waters

The US military killed three Indian soldiers last week when it fired on a vessel while enforcing a US naval blockade, the latest in a series of setbacks for US-India ties. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit this week, the two leaders will »»»

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France24 2h

India blocks Telegram over 'medical entrance exam fraud' concerns

India's government has blocked messaging app Telegram until ​June 22, saying the platform was used to "defraud candidates" taking the medical entrance examination. The restriction was issued under a stringent provision ​of the IT law, which empowers ‌the government to block acce»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Will war-driven construction costs make Dubai homes more expensive for buyers?

Dubai: Dubai’s construction sector is still getting the materials it needs, but the war has made procurement costlier, slower and harder to predict as developers reroute cargo, lean more on regional suppliers and adjust buying plans. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The»»»

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France24 2h

US allies scramble to push Ukraine back to the top of Trump's agenda at G7

Allies of the United States at the G7 summit sought on Tuesday to refocus President Donald Trump’s attention on Ukraine, hoping to return the more than four-year war triggered by Russia’s full-scale invasion to the top of the agenda. The Iran conflict has in recent weeks dominated Trump's attention»»»

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France24 2h

Super powers in the 21st century 'often not able' to defeat smaller powers

Haxie Meyers-Belkin is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. His central argument is that traditional assumptions about military strength are increasingly being challenged by technological innovation, asymmetric warfare, and political resilience. In this f»»»

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France24 2h

French spies break with data-analysis giant Palantir, wary of relying on US tech

France's government took another step toward ensuring "strategic autonomy" for its intelligence services Tuesday, announcing that it would ditch using American AI giant Palantir's data-sifting systems in favour of a domestic provider. The move comes as European governments are increasingly war»»»

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France24 2h

Russian warship fires warning shots at UK-flagged yacht in the English Channel

The British military said it is investigating after a Russian warship fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday, about 30 kilometres south of the Isle of Wight. Russia said one of its warships fired warning shots after it made a "dangerous approach". Britai»»»

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France24 2h

The Debate - Ukraine back in favour? At G7, Trump threatens return of Russia oil sanctions

Before he left Washington, there were reports Volodymyr Zelenskiy wasn't even on Donald Trump's G7 bilateral meeting list, but in the end, the U-S president took the meeting. And more. In the French Alps resort of Evian, Trump putting the onus on Vladimir Putin to come to the bargaining table »»»

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Arab News 2h

G7 leaders discuss ‘trusted partners’ access to cutting-edge US AI models, sources say

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France: G7 leaders discussed a plan to grant select “trusted partners” access to advanced AI models from ​US firms such as Anthropic, three diplomatic sources said on Tuesday, potentially opening a path around restrictions on non-American use. Anthropic on Friday disabled access fo»»»

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Arab News 2h

Russian attacks on eastern Ukrainian cities kill four, officials say

MOSCOW: Russian attacks on cities in ​Ukraine’s east and southeast killed four people and set ablaze a residence and a shopping center, officials and prosecutors said late on Tuesday. Prosecutors in the Donetsk region, the focal point of Ukraine’s front line, ‌said three ‌people died in ​two ‌bomb »»»

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RT 3h

Israel to fund extremist settler group Hilltop Youth – media

The Israeli government has reportedly outlined a plan to issue state funding to members of the extremist settler group Hilltop Youth, allocating some 5.5 million shekels ($1.9 million) for monthly stipends for its members. Founded in the late 1990s, the group has been operating in the West Bank and»»»

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RT 3h

Iran blasts ‘unfair’ World Cup conditions

Iranian players and coaching staff have accused World Cup organizers of forcing them to compete under unfair conditions, as US visa problems and travel restrictions continue to disrupt the team’s campaign. The 2026 World Cup is being co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, with most matches taking»»»

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TAP 3h

Kairouan: President Kais Saied inspects Aghlabid Basins & newly restored Medina walls [Update 2]

Kairouan, June 16 (TAP) - President Kais Saied paid a visit to Kairouan governorate on Tuesday evening, coinciding with the celebration of the Hijri New Year.During the visit, he toured the Aghlabid Basins to inspect the progress of restoration...»»»

Gulf News 3h

Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the test

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump last year that he was the “greatest friend Israel ever had in the White House." Now, as Trump tries to finalise a deal to end the war with Iran, he's unloading on Netanyahu with rhetoric that no other American leader has dared to»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS: Boxer Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges in Las Vegas over allegations that he wrote a bad check to purchase a watch from a luxury resale store. Mayweather was scheduled for an initial appearance Monday in Las Vegas Justice Court. He was not physically present for the hearing, but»»»

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Gulf News 3h

War has changed the Gulf: Iran can shut Hormuz ‘at will,’ US assessments say

US intelligence agencies have concluded that Iran now possesses the ability to effectively shut down access to the Strait of Hormuz whenever it chooses, giving Tehran a powerful new tool to disrupt the global economy following months of conflict in the Gulf, according to three people familiar with »»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Sidra Medicine publishes report on novel treatment for rare paediatric obesity case

Tribune News Network Doha A case report by Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has been published in Frontiers in Endocrinology detailing the successful treatment of severe acquired hypothalamic obesity (AHO) in a young child. The findings provide important new evidence for the manag»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

How QF schools shape identity, character and sense of purpose

Hanane Mohammed Doha Speaking to Qatar Tribune, Alreem E. Al-Kaabi, senior public relations specialist at Qatar Foundation and a graduate of Qatar Academy, reflected on how her educational journey helped shape her identity, values, and personal growth within one of Qatar’s leading educational envir»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Qatar Charity expands global efforts to support refugees

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) continues to prioritise raising awareness of refugee issues and mobilising support through integrated humanitarian campaigns, field interventions, and international partnerships with the aim of meeting basic needs and helping refugees restore stability a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Al Khulaifi reviews regional issues with Kuwait, China officials

QNA Doha Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Ambassador of Kuwait to Qatar HE Ahmad Abdulrahman Al Shuraim on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them, in addition to a nu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Pakistan showcases industrial strength and innovation at Project Qatar 2026

The Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar highlighted the country’s expanding industrial and technological capabilities at the 22nd edition of Project Qatar 2026, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The prestigious trade exhibition brought together leading companies, industry experts, and dec»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

MoFA, French Embassy host ‘Inside Gaza’ documentary screening

QNA Doha The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in cooperation with the French Embassy in Doha, hosted a special screening of the documentary ‘Inside Gaza’ at the Museum of Islamic Art on Tuesday, drawing attention to the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the challenges faced by journal»»»

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UPI 4h

Britain's Prince George to attend Eton College - UPI.com

From left, William, the prince of Wales; Kate Middleton, the princess of Wales; Princess Charlotte; Prince Loui; and Prince George look upward Saturday while on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the annual Trooping the Colour in recognition of the king's birthday. Officials have announced that»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday

The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday (June 19, 2026) in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling. Negotiations over a final deal are to start immediately after a signing cere»»»

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UPI 4h

Cleanup begins after algae bloom overtakes Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool - UPI.com

Workers pressure wash the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as it slowly fills with water in Washington, D.C., on June 5. Days after refilling the pool, algae began growing in the water. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Just in time for America's 250th birthday, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecti»»»

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UPI 5h

GM announces defense partnership with Lockheed Martin - UPI.com

The Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pa., is shown in 2024. GM Defense and Lockheed Martin announced a partnership Tuesday that will focus in part on munitions. File Photo courtesy Ukrainian Presidential Press Office | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- General Motors announced a new partner»»»

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Arab News 5h

KAUST study reveals how plants shield photosynthesis from extreme heat

RIYADH: Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have identified a mechanism that helps plants protect photosynthesis during extreme heat, a finding that could support efforts to develop crops better suited to arid climates such as Saudi Arabia’s. The study, led by Monika Ch»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Sharjah Ruler announces new direct road links with Dubai

SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a series of projects to construct and develop internal and main roads linking the emirates of Sharjah and Dubai at a cost of Dh750 million. Sheikh Dr Sultan noted that the Al Ta»»»

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Arab News 5h

At least 58 states, territories contaminated by mines: UN

GENEVA: At least 58 states and territories are contaminated by anti-personnel mines, the UN rights chief said Tuesday, with heavy civilian casualties in Myanmar, Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine. “It is deeply troubling that almost 30 years since the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty was adopted, these »»»

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Arab News 5h

Son of late Shah warns against deal with Tehran

LONDON: The son of the ousted shah of Iran spoke out Tuesday against any deal with Iran that leaves the Islamic government in place, as Washington prepared to sign an agreement with Tehran. Speaking after meeting MPs during a visit to London, 65-year-old Reza Pahlavi said the international communit»»»

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UPI 6h

Bolivia roadblocks leave Paraguayan truck drivers stranded - UPI.com

Bolivian Police clash with protesters during a roadblock clearance operation in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on June 8. Photo by Jorge Abrego/EPA June 16 (UPI) -- More than 5,000 cargo truck drivers are stranded on Bolivian highways, according to Bolivia's National Chamber of Transport. The transport opera»»»

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Business-review 6h

Maconz Construct reaches historic milestone of 1 million square meters of industrial space

This achievement comes amid a long-standing strategic partnership with the European leader ASTRON Luxembourg and the strengthening of relationships with major global giants in the FMCG and logistics sectors. With a projected revenue of 25,000,000 lei in 2025, the Romanian builder maintains its lead»»»

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Daily News Egypt 6h

Housing Minister reviews progress on draft law for Egyptian Real Estate Developers Federation

Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa El-Menshawy has reviewed the latest developments regarding the draft law establishing the Federation of Real Estate Developers, as part of the ministry’s broader strategy to regulate and organize Egypt’s rapidly expanding real estate market»»»

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