Arab News 4m

Kenyans arrested protesting US Ebola center

NANYUKI: Several Kenyans were arrested on Tuesday in the latest protests against an Ebola quarantine center being built for US citizens in a tourist town. The center at Laikipia Air Base in the town of Nanyuki, under the shadow of Mount Kenya, is set to quarantine Americans arriving from the Democr»»»

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Arab News 4m

Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, UN says

BANGKOK: More than ‌5,500 Myanmar refugees living in camps along Thailand’s border have found jobs since Bangkok eased employment curbs last year, an approach that offers a ​regional example, a senior UN refugee official told Reuters. The step came in response to a sharp decline in global humanitar»»»

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Al Awsat 4m

Türkiye, Canada Agree to Launch Exploratory Talks on Free Trade

The trade ministers of Türkiye and Canada have agreed to launch exploratory discussions aimed at concluding a free trade agreement, according to a joint ministerial statement on Tuesday. The statement said ‌Turkish Trade ‌Minister Omer ‌Bolat ⁠and Canada's Minister of ⁠International Trade Maninder »»»

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Al Awsat 4m

Trump Says US Helicopter Pilots Who Went Down in Strait of Hormuz are Fine

Two US pilots whose helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz "are fine", President Donald Trump said on Tuesday after the New York Times reported the crew of an Apache gunship had been rescued after the aircraft went down near the Iran-controlled waterway. It was not immediately clear whether t»»»

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Al Awsat 4m

North Korean, Chinese Leaders Agree to Boost Ties at Pyongyang Summit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and China's Xi Jinping agreed to expand cooperation in the areas of politics, economy and culture at a summit in Pyongyang that opened a new chapter in ties, the North's official KCNA news agency said on Tuesday. Making his first visit in seven years to China's only »»»

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Arab News 5m

Thai jobs for Myanmar refugees could show way forward for Asian nations, UN says

BANGKOK: More than ‌5,500 Myanmar refugees living in camps along Thailand’s border have found jobs since Bangkok eased employment curbs last year, an approach that offers a ​regional example, a senior UN refugee official told Reuters. The step came in response to a sharp decline in global humanitar»»»

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Business-review 11m

Romanian shoppers prioritize trust and quality over price, Starcom study finds

Romanian consumers are becoming increasingly selective in their purchasing decisions, prioritizing quality, trust, and transparency over price alone, according to a new study released by Starcom Romania. Conducted among 606 respondents nationwide, the research paints the picture of a more sophistic»»»

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The Peninsula 11m

A tournament of firsts: FIFA World Cup 2026 poised to make history

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to become the most significant edition in the tournament’s history, introducing a series of structural changes and record-setting achievements that will reshape the landscape of international football. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexic»»»

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Middle East Observer 14m

The Tale of Paris along the Nile!

By: Amira Elhamy The moment you step in this ancient neighborhood, you will realize from the first glimpse that Egypt had a considerable golden era of its history. Your eyes will be saturated from contemplating the beautiful detailed ornaments and the unique architect of the neighborhood. It is the»»»

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The Peninsula 15m

Experts highlight cybersecurity, energy innovation at AI forum

Doha, Qatar: Industry leaders and technology experts highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in strengthening cybersecurity, improving energy efficiency and accelerating digital transformation during the second edition of the Korea-Qatar AI Forum yesterday. Speakers underscored»»»

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Arab News 16m

Lebanese army chief holds talks with Pakistan counterpart, discusses military operations

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Lebanon discussed the evolving regional security environment and ways to strengthen defense cooperation during a visit by Lebanese Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Rodolphe Haykal to the army headquarters in Rawalpindi, the Pakistan army said on Tuesday. The visit com»»»

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Arab News 16m

Philippines takes diplomatic action against China over floating structure in South China Sea

MANILA: The Philippines’ ‌foreign ministry has undertaken appropriate diplomatic action against China in connection with the “illegal presence” of a floating structure in a disputed atoll, the country’s South China Sea task force said on Tuesday. The task force confirmed the presence of a floating »»»

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Al Awsat 16m

Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir under Investigation in Italy over Gaza Flotilla

Italian prosecutors put Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir under investigation over the treatment of activists who were part of a Gaza flotilla last month, a judicial source said on Monday. The source, who asked not to be named, confirmed earlier reports by Italian news a»»»

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Al Awsat 16m

Lebanon Caught between US, Iran in Reclaiming its Independent Decision-making

Iran’s attack on Israel in retaliation to Israeli strikes on Sunday on Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, carried several messages. It was seen as an attempt to reinforce its claim over Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its confrontation with the United States and Israel that it can u»»»

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Al Manar 17m

Al-Manar correspondent: Two martyrs in an enemy drone strike targeting Kfar Roumman in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Two martyrs in an enemy drone strike targeting Kfar Roumman in southern Lebanon 09-06-2026 09:21 AM Latest News Urg»»»

Al Manar 17m

Enemy media: Israeli admissions of strategic defeat, confusion in managing the confrontation, and failure to unify the fronts - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Enemy media: Israeli admissions of strategic defeat, confusion in managing the confrontation, and failure to unify the fronts 09-06-2026 09»»»

The Peninsula 23m

Registration opens for VCUarts Qatar summer art, design programmes

Doha, Qatar: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has opened registration for its 2026 Summer Art & Design Programmes offering preparatory courses for students aged 16-18, alongside programmes for middle school students»»»

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Gulf News 25m

UAE strengthens space intelligence network with three new satellites

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has taken another step towards strengthening its position in the global space economy, with three new Earth observation satellites entering full operation and significantly enhancing the country’s ability to monitor events on the ground in near real time. Space42 announced on Tue»»»

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24 News Agency 26m

Construction of modern vaccine warehouse begins in Bishkek - | 24.KG

Construction of a modern vaccine warehouse has begun in Bishkek at the capital’s Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. The Center’s press service reported. Construction of the city’s vaccine warehouse is an important step in strengthening the capital’s immunization system and »»»

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24 News Agency 26m

Bishkek weightlifters win medals at International Tournament in Dushanbe - | 24.KG

From June 5 to 8, a national weightlifting tournament dedicated to the memory of Sangov Babakhon was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The Bishkek City Hall reported. The competition was organized by the Weightlifting Federation of the Republic of Tajikistan. Athletes from various regions participated »»»

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The Peninsula 27m

From Sri Lanka to Doha: A ‘Tea Tasting Evening’ celebrating 159 years of Ceylon tea

Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village in partnership with the Sri Lankan embassy in Doha will today host Ceylon Tea Tasting Evening — a celebration of the International Tea Day and 159 years of unbroken excellence of the legendary Ceylon tea industry. The evening will offer guests an immersive journ»»»

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Al Manar 29m

Al-Manar correspondent: Two Israeli strikes on Nabatieh - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Two Israeli strikes on Nabatieh 09-06-2026 09:17 AM Latest News Urgent News Enemy media: Israeli admissions of stra»»»

Sputnik 30m

Japan to Strengthen Forces in Southwestern Part Over China's Actions - Defense Minister

TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan will strengthen its defenses in the southwestern part of the country amid China's alleged attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo by force, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on Tuesday. "It is important to clearly demonstrate Japan's resolve that attempts»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Minbar app launched to enhance Friday sermons’ impact

Doha, Qatar: As part of its digital transformation vision, Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Mosques, has launched an app “Minbar”, a pioneering initiative aimed at leveraging modern technology to enhance the message of mosques and extend the impact of Friday s»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Qatar Press Center, GISR to strengthen research and media cooperation

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center (QPC) has signed a cooperation agreement with Global Institute for Strategic Research (GISR), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University, in a move aimed at strengthening partnerships between media and research institutions in Qatar. The agreement seeks to support »»»

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The Peninsula 39m

UDST annual film festival highlights inclusion on GAAD

Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) marked Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) through its annual film festival, highlighting the importance of inclusive education and ensuring equal access for all, in the presence of students, faculty members and members of the »»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Qatar participates in Arab coordination meeting ahead of Arab-European talks

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated yesterday in the Arab coordination meeting at the level of permanent delegates to the Arab League, which was held at the General Secretariat’s headquarters in Cairo to discuss and follow up on the preparations underway for holding the 6th Arab-European ministe»»»

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Arab News 40m

Philippine ex-policeman arrested in notorious drug war killing

MANILA: A fugitive ex-Philippine anti-narcotics officer was arrested on Tuesday over his conviction in the 2016 kidnapping and killing of a South Korean businessman who was strangled inside the national police headquarters in Manila, officials said. The case of Jee Ick-joo, abducted by anti-narcoti»»»

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Arab News 40m

Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak

BENI: The memories come flooding back whenever Vianney Kambale Kombi hears the word Ebola. He remembers the pain and fear in his community in the eastern Congo city of Beni during the 2018-2020 Ebola outbreak, history's second-biggest with more than 3,400 reported cases and over 2,200 deaths. It wa»»»

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Al Awsat 40m

Tourist Trap… Two Ice Creams For €44 in Rome

Near Piazza Navona in Rome, a US tourist couple were charged €44 for two ice creams eaten at the counter, sparking online anger over 'tourist trap' prices, according to euronews. The episode, recounted on social media by Nicole Ann from Florida, quickly drew users' attention, sparking a heated onli»»»

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The Peninsula 48m

Minister of Municipality explores cooperation in agricultural innovation with Mayor of Westland

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met with Mayor of the Municipality of Westland H E Bouke Arends during his visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the fields of modern agriculture, agricu»»»

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24 News Agency 50m

Government discusses construction of spillway for Kambar-Ata-2 hydropower plant - | 24.KG

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliyev, held a regular government meeting during which a number of important issues were reviewed. In particular, the draft agreement between Kyrgyzstan and the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development on providing an inves»»»

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24 News Agency 50m

Tourist season: Bus routes launched from Tashkent to Cholpon-Ata - | 24.KG

The transport company Uzautotrans Service launched a seasonal bus route between Tashkent and Cholpon-Ata (Issyk-Kul Lake) on June 8. The press service of the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan reported. The route will serve passengers between Tashkent and the resort area of Kyrgyzstan during the t»»»

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The Peninsula 51m

Ashghal reports 82% drop in drainage complaints despite rapid population growth

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced a significant improvement in drainage service performance, with customer complaints falling by 82 percent since 2013 despite substantial population growth and a major expansion of the country’s drainage network. According to Ashghal’s »»»

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The Peninsula 51m

Qatar, Republic of Korea explore AI cooperation

Doha, Qatar: The second edition of the Republic of Korea-Qatar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum commenced yesterday under the theme ‘New Horizons and Business Opportunities,’ bringing together senior government officials, industry leaders and AI experts to explore opportunities for collaboration »»»

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The Peninsula 51m

Qatar Foundation and Daam sign funding agreement to support Rasekh

Doha, Qatar: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (Daam) is to provide Qatar Foundation’s Rasekh initiative with financial support, reinforcing its efforts to establish high-quality international education that is connected to the Arabic language, rooted in identity and values, and open to the wo»»»

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Al Awsat 52m

Serious Medical Errors in Britain: Gloves Left Inside Patients and Accidental Organ Removal

Among 403 patient safety incidents in England, 17 cases had a procedure intended for another patient, one patient who had an organ or body part wrongly removed, and two who were left with surgical gloves inside them, according to Sky News. Hundreds of National Health Service (NHS) patients have bee»»»

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Gulf News 56m

Look west after sunset on June 9: Venus, Jupiter to stage a rare planetary meet-up visible to the naked eye

Skywatchers across much of the world, including the Middle East and the Northern Hemisphere, can look west after sunset on June 9 to see one of the year's most striking planetary sights: Venus and Jupiter appearing unusually close together in the evening sky. The two planets will come within about »»»

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Gulf News 56m

Philippine quake kills 41: Communities cut off, rescues underway

Doctors treated patients in tents set up under a scorching Philippine sun on Tuesday -- including helping a young mother give birth -- as the death toll from a major earthquake that collapsed buildings and sparked tsunami warnings topped 40. Thousands remained displaced and more than 450 injured fo»»»

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Arabfinance 57m

Tanmiya assigns Egytrend to conduct feasibility study for industrial complex project Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Tanmiya for Real Estate Investment’s board members decided to assign Egytrend Financial Consultancy to prepare a detailed feasibility study for the industrial complex and warehouse project, set to be built on plot 146 in the Wadi Hof Industrial Zone, according to a bourse statement. E»»»

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Arabfinance 57m

Remco’s OGM nods for EGP 900M debt transfer agreement Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: The ordinary general meeting (OGM) of Remco for Tourism Villages Construction has approved a debt transfer agreement worth EGP 900 million with El Karam for Marble, Granite, and General Contracting Company, according to a disclosure. Under the deal, a portion of the debt owed to Remco»»»

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Gulf News 57m

MANN-FILTER marks 85 years of innovation, sustainability and filtration excellence

Dubai: MANN-FILTER celebrates 85 years of success: it began in 1941 when Adolf Mann and Dr Erich Hummel founded what was then Filterwerk Mann & Hummel. From the very beginning, MANN-FILTER was a central component of this development, even though the trademark itself was only officially registered t»»»

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Novinite 58m

Flat Tax Under Fire: Bulgaria Divided Over EU Push for Progressive TaxationOpinions

Debate over Bulgaria’s flat tax system has intensified following a European Commission recommendation that the country consider moving toward a more progressive taxation model, reigniting long-running political and economic disagreements over fiscal policy direction. Economist and former Deputy Pri»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Youth Forum of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,Tajikistan to be held in Bishkek - | 24.KG

The Youth Forum of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan will be held in Bishkek. The UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy reported. The event will take place on June 22. Delegations from Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan will participate in the forum. At a meeting between Deputy Speak»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar allows foreign property ownership in Simaisma Resort and Beach Project

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has expanded opportunities for foreign real estate investment by adding the Simaisma Resort and Beach Project to the list of areas where non-Qataris may own property, under Cabinet Decision No. 21 of 2026. The decision entered into force upon its publication in the Official Gazet»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Kahramaa to expand renewable energy, advance digital transformation

Doha, Qatar: Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has outlined its work to develop transmission and distribution networks, expand renewable energy, particularly solar power, advance digital transformation in subscriber services, and improve billing accuracy and meter-reading s»»»

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Arab News 1h

Israel used white phosphorus over populated areas in Lebanon, NYT investigation finds

DUBAI: The Israeli military has deployed white phosphorus munitions over populated areas in Lebanon during its conflict with Hezbollah, according to an investigation by the New York Times, that cited visual evidence, munition experts, aid organizations, and verified footage. Distinctive smoke trail»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

IAEA Calls on Iran to Allow Inspections to Resume

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi called on Iran on Monday to “re-engage” with the agency ‌so inspections can resume at sites the US and Israel bombed a year ago, as Washington led a push for a resolution to that effect at the agency's board. Iran still has not informed the International Atom»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Albatha Healthcare expands UAE retail network with acquisition of Health First Pharmacy

Dubai: Albatha Healthcare, a leading and well-established integrated healthcare solutions provider in the UAE and a subsidiary of Albatha Group, today announced the acquisition of Health First Pharmacy in the UAE, previously owned by Planet Pharmacies and part of Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Jul»»»

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Gulf News 1h

SPIEF 2026 energy panel highlights global economic transformation

St. Petersburg, Russia: The Energy Panel at the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum focused on the structural transformation of the global economy, including changes in international trade, energy security, financial systems and global governance. During the session, Rosneft Oil Compan»»»

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