The Peninsula 14m

'Need each other': Macron hosts Meloni after Trump rift

Paris, France: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, fresh from a spat with US leader Donald Trump, was set Thursday to meet French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday to tighten ties. One of Europe's most prominent right-wing leaders will arrive in the resort of Antibes on the French Riviera for h»»»

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TAP 14m

President of Republic chairs ceremony marking 70th anniversary of National Army establishment [تحديث 1]

Tunis, June 24 (TAP) - President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Kais Saied on Wednesday morning chaired a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the National Army.The Head of Stated promoted...»»»

24 News Agency 15m

Bakyt Sydykov: Investors come where ready-made projects are available - | 24.KG

At the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Business Forum in Almaty, Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Economy and Commerce, Bakyt Sydykov, stated that to attract investment, the country needs to accelerate the preparation of high-quality projects that meet international standards. Speaking at the forum, timed »»»

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24 News Agency 15m

 Kyrgyzstan faces shortage of AI-95 and AI-98 gasoline - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan is experiencing a shortage of AI-95 and AI-98 gasoline. Kanatbek Eshatov, head of the Oil Traders Association, told 24.kg news agency. He pointed out that Russia is the primary supplier of fuel to Kyrgyzstan. The current shortage is linked to Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refine»»»

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Tanjug 18m

Serbian parliament concludes extraordinary session after adopting all items on agenda

BELGRADE - By adopting all items on the agenda, the Serbian parliament on Thursday concluded an extraordinary session that began on June 17. Besides amendments to a set of judicial laws, MPs also passed health care laws related to transplantation, as well as amendments to a law on establishing a gu»»»

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Middle East Observer 23m

Egypt Explores New Debt Swap Strategies

Egypt is considering innovative debt swap agreements aimed at promoting clean energy and human development. During an interview at the World Economic Forum, Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, revealed ongoing discussions with international partners to implement these swaps, though specifi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 24m

Justice Ministry Launches Three-Year Programme for Fighting Corruption and Promoting Integrity

The Justice Ministry is launching a project aimed at strengthening efforts to combat corruption and improving the capacity of the ministry and other state institutions to develop, implement, and maintain effective anti-corruption reforms. The project was presented at a press conference today. The t»»»

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The Peninsula 26m

Prime Minister participates in GCC-US joint ministerial meeting

Manama: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated on Thursday in Manama in the joint ministerial meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies GCC foreign ministers, with the participation of Secretary of State of the United St»»»

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24 News Agency 27m

Young Kyrgyzstan's football players take 4th place at MADCUP tournament - | 24.KG

The youth team of Ilbirs Football Club (Kyrgyzstan) took part in the international MADCUP tournament, which was held in Spain. Before the competition, the team completed a full training camp in El Puerto. The tournament, held from June 19 to 24, attracted over 800 teams from over 40 countries, beco»»»

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UPI 30m

Oil close to pre-war price as Iran oil hits market, ships transit strait - UPI.com

Global oil prices fell to close to their pre-Iran war level after the United States issued temporary authorization for sales of Iranian oil and refined products in the international market and some ships began moving through the Hormuz Strait. File photo by Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo June 25 »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 32m

Sofra ve Miras: How Hatay is turning gastronomy into a symbol of recovery after the 2023 Türkiye earthquakes - photos

Three years after one of the worst natural disasters in modern Turkish history, Hatay is once again inviting the world to its table. Daily News Hungary was among a group of international journalists, content creators and experts invited to attend the second edition of Sofra ve Miras (“Table and Her»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 36m

Black Sea Beaches Hit by Old Oil Waste, Not Fresh Contamination, Officials Confirm

The Transport and Communications Ministry and the Maritime Administration Agency Thursday reported that the oil-like “tar balls” recently found on beaches along the Northern and especially Southern Bulgarian Black Sea coast are tarry or resin-like remnants of old oil pollution that has been in the »»»

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The Peninsula 38m

Ultimate list of cool hangout spots in Doha this summer

Doha, Qatar: Summer has well and truly arrived in Qatar, bringing with it rising humidity levels — particularly during the early morning and dawn hours. But that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. From indoor escapes to cool outdoor venues, there is plenty on offer for families and visitors looking »»»

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The Peninsula 38m

UAE grants visa on arrival to nationals of six countries residing outside their home countries

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates expanded its visa-on-arrival program to include nationals of six countries and their accompanying family members. Under the new decision, nationals of the Republic of Indonesia, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of the Ph»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 44m

Airbnb bust continues in Budapest: another district joins the regulations

Budapest’s campaign to regulate short-term apartment rentals is continuing, with Józsefváros (District VIII) becoming the second district of the Hungarian capital to introduce strict limits on Airbnb-style accommodation. The district council has approved a new regulatory concept that would impose r»»»

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The Peninsula 47m

World offers solidarity and aid as Venezuela reels from quakes

Caracas, Venezuela: Offers of support and condolences poured into Venezuela on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes left at least 32 dead and hundreds injured. US, China 'willing' to help "The two major earthquakes that just hit the great people of Venezuela are both massive in scale and have le»»»

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Business-review 56m

Romania needs major grid upgrades to support solar, wind, storage, and prosumer growth – Wolf Theiss

Wolf Theiss has released the 11th edition of its Guide to Generating Electricity from Renewable Sources in Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe for 2026, bringing updated insights into the legal and regulatory frameworks governing renewable electricity generation across 16 jurisdictions. The »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Prime Minister meets Saudi Foreign Minister 

Manama, Bahrain: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met today in Manama with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, on the sidelines of the joint min»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Bakyt Sydykov announces Kyrgyzstan's economic growth target until 2030 - | 24.KG

According to the National Development Strategy until 2030, the country’s economy should grow by at least 8 percent annually. The Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Sydykov said at the annual meeting and business forum of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) in Almaty. Speaking at t»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

 Part of Bishkek to have no drinking water for almost 12 hours - | 24.KG

On June 26, drinking water will be temporarily shut off in part of Bishkek. The outage will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. According to the municipal enterprise Bishkekvodokanal, residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial facilities will b»»»

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RT 1h

Trump says he is disappointed with most NATO members over Iran

US President Donald Trump said he has been disappointed by most NATO members over their refusal to support the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran. The president made the remarks during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the White House on Wednesday. He singled out the UK, Fra»»»

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RT 1h

Brexit was a symptom, and the disease still spreads

This week marks the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum – an event that has reshaped British politics over the past decade and may well continue to do so into the future. Brexit had its origins in Britain’s complex relationship with the EU and its predecessor organization, the European Econo»»»

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RT 1h

EU Ombudsman probes von der Leyen over messages with Zelensky and EU leaders

An EU watchdog is investigating European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over a secret group chat involving Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky and several other European leaders, according to Dutch outlet Follow the Money (FTM). The probe follows a complaint by FTM after the European Commission »»»

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RT 1h

Antifa cell leader gets 100 years over Texas ICE facility attack

Eight people convicted over a 2025 “terrorist attack” on a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Texas were handed prison terms of up to a century on Tuesday. The US Justice Department said the case marked the first sentencing of defendants affiliated with Antifa since »»»

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Tanjug 1h

Ukraine reconstruction funds risk bypassing cities and regions, local leaders’ alliance warns

This story was produced by the European Newsroom (enr), which Tanjug is a part of GDANSK/BRUSSELS – Ukrainian cities and regions risk being left out in deciding how billions in reconstruction funds are being used unless they are given a robust role in the planning, governance and implementation of »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Ukraine Loses Up to 495 Soldiers to Russia's Vostok Battlegroup in Past Day

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost up to 495 soldiers in combat against Russia's Vostok battlegroup over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to up to 495 militar»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Russia Vows Legal Fight Against UK’s Tanker Seizure to Bankroll Ukraine - Kremlin

Russia intends to explore all avenues in pursuing legal recourse against Britain’s scheme to sell oil from the seized tanker Smyrtos, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized. On June 14, the United Kingdom detained the Cameroon-flagged tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel. Britain claims the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sheikh Hamdan approves new Dubai Municipality projects to boost heritage, innovation and quality of life

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, on Thursday approved a new package of Dubai Municipality development projects aimed at enhancing quality of life, urban services»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Thousands lace up for Dubai Mallathon 2026, proving fitness never takes a summer break

Dubai: Thousands of residents and visitors are taking part in Dubai Mallathon 2026, a unique summer fitness initiative that transforms some of the emirate’s largest shopping malls into indoor walking and running tracks. Running from June 15 to September 15, the event encourages people of all ages t»»»

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Gulf News 1h

At least 32 killed and more than 700 injured after powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela

The death toll from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes has risen to at least 164, with 971 people injured, interim president Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday. Around 30 aftershocks have been recorded following the two strongest quakes on Wednesday, according to Rodriguez. Authorities initially rep»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Did Google predict the Venezuela earthquake? Here’s what really happened

Dubai: As powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, many people shared a remarkable experience on social media: Their Android phones had warned them seconds before the ground began to shake. The alerts sparked widespread speculation that Google had somehow “predicted” the earthquake. It d»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Events cancelled, records loom as heatwave reaches Germany

Berlin: A heatwave sweeping Europe was starting to peak in Germany on Thursday, with several open-air events cancelled and temperatures expected to top 40C through the weekend. Large parts of the country are already under "severe to extreme heat stress" with temperatures soaring to around 37C, the »»»

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Business-review 1h

Auchan Romania’s new sustainability report shows progress on local sourcing, food waste reduction, energy efficiency

Auchan Romania has published its sixth Sustainability Report, covering 2025, marking a year of significant progress in reducing its environmental impact, supporting local producers, and developing an organisational culture based on responsibility and involvement. In the year in which the company ma»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

SCNS stops tobacco products smuggling channel - | 24.KG

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) has uncovered a channel for the supply of smuggled tobacco products into Kyrgyzstan. According to the security service, on June 23 officers raided several warehouse facilities in Chui region that were allegedly disguised as vehicle serv»»»

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Arab News 1h

Macron: France intercepts Russia-linked tanker off Sicily

MARSEILLE: France detained a Russia-linked oil tanker off the coast of Sicily earlier this week, President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday. “On Tuesday, the French navy boarded the oil tanker Deliver as it was passing off the coast of Sicily in breach of the law of the sea,” Macron posted on X . The »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Tehran Warns Washington against Contradictory Interpretations of MoU

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has warned the United States against contradictory statements and interpretations regarding the memorandum of understanding (MoU) that ended the recent imposed war, saying such remarks only reinforce longstanding Iranian distrust toward Washington»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Competition Protection Commission Investigates Food and Beverage Prices at Sofia Airport

The Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) has launched a preliminary investigation into a possible abuse of dominant or collective dominant market position in the food and beverage market at Sofia Airport, the regulator said here Thursday. The inquiry is linked to the CPC's ongoing sector a»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

 EDB increases investment in Kyrgyzstan fourfold and prepares new strategy - | 24.KG

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has increased its cumulative investment in Kyrgyzstan fourfold during the implementation period of its current strategy. The announcement was made by EDB Chairman of the Management Board Nikolai Podguzov at a business forum and annual meeting of the bank held in »»»

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Arab News 1h

Stellar performances by lower ranked teams at Women’s T20 World Cup

LONDON: The words of the West Indies coach, Shane Deitz, resounded during the matches that followed his team’s victory over New Zealand in the 11th match of the 2026 T20 Women’s World Cup. Deitz felt that the gap is gradually closing between the top teams and the rest. This opinion was supported in»»»

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Naharnet 1h

UK Foreign Affairs Committee visits Lebanon to see first-hand impact of conflict

Members of the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) headed by Chair Rt Hon Dame Emily Thornberry MP, visited Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday to assess the humanitarian, political and security challenges facing the country and the wider region. The delegation included MPs Alan Gemmell, A»»»

Arab News 1h

Qatar property index reaches record high in May on strong real estate activity 

RIYADH: Qatar’s property price index hit a record 244.56 points in May as strong transaction activity and mortgage lending continued to support the real estate market. The index rose 8.7 percent from a year earlier and 1.28 percent from April, according to data released by the Qatar Central Bank. T»»»

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Arab News 1h

Egypt, China’s SANY sign MoU for 1st wind turbine factory, 2GW project

RIYADH: Egypt and China’s SANY Group has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the country’s first wind turbine manufacturing facility and a 2-gigawatt wind power project in the North Gulf of Suez region. The agreement, inked on Egypt’s behalf by the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Co. »»»

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Sana 1h

Oil falls to near pre-conflict levels as Middle East supply fears ease

Washington, June 25 (SANA) Oil prices extended losses on Thursday, falling to their lowest levels since late February as easing concerns over Middle East supply disruptions and expectations of higher crude exports weighed on the market. Brent crude futures for August delivery fell $1.22, or 1.65%, »»»

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Tanjug 1h

Vucic extends condolences to families of Venezuela quake victims

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday extended condolences to the families of the victims of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela. "It was with deep sadness that I received the news of the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela. On my own behalf and on behalf of the citizens of»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Europe Silent as Nazis Glorified in Ukraine - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - "In Ukraine, they glorify Nazis — those who killed Russians, Jews, and Poles," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Commenting on the fact that Poland is holding a conference on the restoration of Ukraine, Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, the official said that in Ukraine they »»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE petrol prices to drop in July after four months of increases - but by how much?

Dubai: UAE motorists will finally see some relief at the pump in July after four consecutive months of fuel price increases, as global oil prices drop sharply from the highs triggered by the Middle East conflict. The case for lower fuel prices next month is stronger than at any point since the war »»»

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Al Manar 1h

Shouting Match between Trump, Republican Senator over Iran War Powers Resolution - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Shouting Match between Trump, Republican Senator over Iran War Powers Resolution 25-06-2026 13:24 PM A heated exchange took place during a »»»

The Peninsula 1h

Ashghal president inspects Hamad Port’s food security facilities

Doha, Qatar: President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ HE Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, conducted a site visit to the Food Security Facilities and Warehouses Project at Hamad Port to review construction progress on one of Qatar’s most significant essential food security projects, which ha»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

British Ambassador completes his diplomatic mission in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Nicholas Bowler, the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, has completed his diplomatic mission and delivered a farewell address summarizing the results of his three years of service in the country. According to Nicholas Bowler, bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Kyrgyzstan str»»»

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Arab News 1h

MMA great Cris Cyborg to retire after PFL Tampa

NEW YORK: The Professional Fighters League has announced that PFL Women’s Featherweight World Champion Cris Cyborg (29-2) will have her final mixed martial arts fight at PFL Tampa presented by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater on Aug. 22 at Benchmark International Arena, as she headlines against UFC vetera»»»

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