Gulf News 1m

Bahrain says it was hit by Iranian drones, vows to defend its sovereignty

Dubai: Bahrain said it was targeted by several Iranian drones early on Saturday, with the kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemning the attack “in the strongest terms” and describing it as a flagrant violation of its sovereignty. In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the m»»»

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Arab News 6m

Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills the pilot and injures 13, authorities say

BEIJING: Chinese authorities on Saturday said a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing the day before had killed the pilot and injured 13 others. The authorities of the Chaoyang district, a vibrant business area, said a two-seat light sport aircraft collided with a high-rise building a»»»

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France24 14m

Spotlight - Venezuela deadly earthquake: 'Countless lives lost that in a normal country would have been rescued'

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Germania Rodriguez Paleo, American-Venezuelan journalist and commentator, former US chief reporter for the Daily Mail. She offers a forceful political interpretation of Venezuela's earthquake disaster through the lens of institutional collapse and democratic illegiti»»»

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France24 15m

A cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz targeted by Iran

The US military says it has carried out strikes on Iran in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship, after President Donald Trump blamed Tehran for the incident in the Strait of Hormuz and described it as a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire. The escalation comes at a particularly delicate mome»»»

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France24 15m

Middle East war live: Iran accuses US of 'blatant violation' of peace deal after latest strikes

Iran on Saturday accused the United States of a "blatant violation" of the peace deal after the latest American strikes on its southern defence facilities. The US military said its forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar locations on Friday in response to an Iranian »»»

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The Peninsula 27m

Egypt coach optimistic about Salah

Seattle: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said he was optimistic about the health of Mohamed Salah despite the star striker's second-half exit during his country's 1-1 World Cup draw with Iran. The result meant Egypt qualified for the knock-out last-32 round at the World Cup by finishing second in Group G»»»

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France24 29m

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Europe if countries impose tax on US digital services

US President Donald Trump threatened Friday to impose 100 percent tariffs on European countries that implement a digital services tax, even if it means canceling existing trade agreements. US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100 percent tax on imports from any country that imposes a ta»»»

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Arab News 30m

Bahrain condemns Iranian drone attacks on its territory

Bahrain condemned what ​it said were Iranian drone attacks on its territory ‌on Saturday, ‌the ​state news ‌agency ⁠reported, ​saying it ⁠reserved the full right to defend its ⁠sovereignty and ‌security. Iran ‌said ​earlier ‌it ‌had carried out strikes against targets linked ‌to US forces in the ⁠r»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 32m

Temu, Shein and AliExpress to become pricier in Hungary

From 1 July, new EU customs rules will take effect in Hungary, making low-value imports from outside the bloc more expensive. Goods ordered from platforms such as Temu, Shein and AliExpress with a value below €150 will incur a €3 customs charge, according to Szilvia Linczmayer, spokesperson for the»»»

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Novinite 34m

Competition Authority Unveils Plan for Fairer Pricing in Bulgaria's Food SectorOpinions

The Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) has put forward a set of 19 measures and legislative proposals aimed at improving the functioning of Bulgaria’s food market. The package is directed at both the executive and legislative branches and focuses on increasing transparency in pricing, s»»»

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Arab News 42m

Inside Saudi Arabia’s female economic revolution: leadership, innovation, and SME dominance

RIYADH: Saudi women are driving one of the most striking transformations in the Kingdom’s modern history, with female labor force participation surging from around 23 percent in 2016 to over 34 percent today, and women now owning nearly 45 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises, experts told»»»

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Arab News 42m

Explosive drone targets Iranian Kurdish opposition camp north of Iraq's Erbil, security sources say

An ‌explosive ​drone ‌targeted ⁠a ​camp belonging to ⁠an Iranian Kurdish opposition group ⁠north of ‌Iraq's Erbil, ‌security ​sources ‌told ‌Reuters on Saturday. No casualties were reported ‌as the camp had ⁠recently ⁠been evacuated, the security sources added.»»»

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Arab News 42m

Trump likely to visit India early next year, Rubio tells India’s IANS

Secretary of State ‌Marco Rubio said the US is seeking to arrange a visit to India by President ​Donald Trump early next year as the countries work on a bilateral trade deal, Indian media outlet IANS reported on Saturday. Rubio is likely to travel to India this year to prepare for the president’s v»»»

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The Peninsula 52m

Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 1,000, tens of thousands missing

La Guaira, Venezuela: The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as international rescue teams boosted a desperate and slow-moving search for survivors. Caracas residents jeered interim leader Delcy Rodriguez during her visit to a d»»»

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Gulf News 54m

A lightning strike wiped out an entire family of five in Yemen

Dubai: A lightning strike killed an entire family of five in Yemen's central province of Ibb, after it struck their home in a tragedy that has shocked residents. Local sources said the father, his wife and their three children were gathered inside a room in their house in the town of Zara, in the F»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Gold, jewellery and cash: What travellers need to know before entering Saudi Arabia

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced tighter anti-money laundering regulations requiring travellers entering or leaving the Kingdom to declare gold bullion, precious metals, gemstones and jewellery valued at SAR40,000 ($10,700) or more, lowering the previous declaration threshold from SAR60,000. Unde»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministry of Public Health launches Mental Health Promotion Program for senior citizens

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health, in cooperation with the Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly "Ehsan", is launching the Mental Health Promotion Program for senior citizens under the slogan "Quality of Life", Now in its fourth consecutive year, this program aims to raise awarene»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Only two countries outrank the UAE for road quality in 2026

Abu Dhabi: The UAE ranked third globally for road quality in 2026, according to the latest World Population Review ranking, reinforcing the country's standing among the world's leading nations for transport infrastructure. The ranking, based on international infrastructure assessments and reports, »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Lebanon-Israel agreement is a key step towards full sovereignty: Gargash

Dubai: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has welcomed the US-sponsored framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, saying it is an important step towards restoring Lebanon's full sovereignty and reinforcing the authority of the state. In a post on X, Gargash said the ag»»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump likely to visit India early next year, Rubio tells India’s IANS

Secretary of State ‌Marco Rubio said the US is seeking to arrange a visit to India by President ​Donald Trump early next year as the countries work on a bilateral trade deal, Indian media outlet IANS reported on Saturday. Rubio is likely to travel to India this year to prepare for the president’s v»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump critic John Bolton pleads guilty in classified documents case

Washington: John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump's national security advisor before becoming an outspoken critic of the US president, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of retaining classified documents. Asked by federal Judge Theodore Chuang if he was guilty, the 77-year-old veteran diplomat re»»»

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TAP 1h

Temperatures between 35°C and 41°C Saturday

Tunis, June 27 (TAP) – The weather, on Saturday, will be clear to slightly cloudy, becoming partly hazy in the afternoon over western regions.Winds will blow from the northeast over the north and center, and from the east in the south. They will...»»»

Al Manar 1h

US Strike Triggers Iranian Retaliation Targeting American Positions

A US airstrike on Iran’s coast late Friday triggered a swift retaliation by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, which said it struck American military targets across the region. In a statement, the IRGC said the US attack, carried out under the pretext that Iran had obstructed a vessel »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Ministry detects copyright violations during inspection campaigns across Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry detected a number of violations involving the public display and transmission of audiovisual works without obtaining the necessary permits or approvals from the rights holders. The violations were identified during intensive inspection campaigns co»»»

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Sputnik 1h

True Cost of EU ‘Solidarity’ with Ukraine: Minus $19,300 Per Household – Russia’s Investment Chief

As the EU flushes its first $3.7 billion tranche from a roughly $105 billion set to be funneled over the next two years to Ukraine, Russian Special Envoy Kirill Dmitriev offers up the hard math. This EU “generosity” announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen - along with the ov»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Inside the US plan to end the Israel-Lebanon conflict

Washington: Washington on Friday released text of a trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon and the United States aimed at ending hostilities that have been a violent second front of the Middle East war. The following are highlights of the 14-point agreement signed in the US capital: 'Lasting »»»

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Novinite 1h

Trust in Bulgaria’s Government Declines

A new nationally representative survey by Market Links indicates a noticeable drop in public confidence in the government led by Rumen Radev. According to the study, trust in the cabinet has fallen by around 5 percentage points within a single month, reaching approximately 45%. The research was con»»»

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Al Manar 1h

Lebanon: Hezbollah Ministers Deny Any Mandate for Negotiations with ‘Israel’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon: Hezbollah Ministers Deny Any Mandate for Negotiations with ‘Israel’ 27-06-2026 10:51 AM Mohammad Haidar (L) and Rakan Nasserdine (»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Farmers fear drought as Italy's longest river runs dry

Pontelagoscuro, Italy: Seawater is seeping into Italy's longest river as the waterway starts to run dry in the heatwave, hitting a farming heartland that produces the milk for Parmesan cheese. The Po River has never fallen this low so early in the year, raising fears of a devastating drought in Jul»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

 27 children killed and 130 injured in criminal incidents since start of 2026 - | 24.KG

In the period from January to May 2026, minors in Kyrgyzstan committed 396 crimes. The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan reported, citing the Prosecutor General’s Office of Kyrgyzstan. According to the data, the largest share of juvenile crimes are thefts (35.1 percent), robberies (18.4 »»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Kyrgyzstan promises protection of foreign capital to Chinese companies - | 24.KG

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Erlist Akunbekov, met with representatives of approximately ten Chinese companies during a working visit to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Rape cases in Kyrgyzstan increase 1.7 times since start of 2026 - | 24.KG

In the period from January to May 2026, a total of 16,000 crimes were registered in Kyrgyzstan, representing a 13.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The data was reported by the National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan with reference to the Prosecutor General’s Office of »»»

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Arab News 2h

Iran accuses US of ‘blatant violation’ of peace deal

TEHRAN: Iran on Saturday accused the United States of a “blatant violation” of the peace deal reached between the two sides to end the Middle East war after the latest American strikes on the country. “These brutal attacks, which targeted Iranian coastal surveillance facilities, are a blatant viola»»»

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Arab News 2h

Egypt reach World Cup knockouts but dramatic draw with Iran denies them group top spot

DUBAI: Egypt has become the second Arab team to progress to the Round of 32 in the 2026 World Cup following their 1-1 draw with Iran at Seattle Stadium. The result, coupled with Belgium’s 5-1 win over New Zealand, left Egypt second in Group G with five points while Iran finished third with three po»»»

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Arab News 2h

‘An honor’ — eliminated Jordan hope to end on a high note against Argentina

DALLAS: With their debut World Cup all but over, Jordan have nothing to lose when they face Argentina in their final group match in Texas today. Defeats by Austria and Algeria mean Jamal Sellami’s team cannot progress to the Round of 32, but midfielder Amer Jamous insists Al-Nashama have no intenti»»»

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Arab News 2h

Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash

GUADALAJARA: Uruguay bowed out of the World Cup as goalkeeper Fernando Muslera’s howler gifted Spain a 1-0 win in Guadalajara to secure top spot in Group H. Alex Baena’s weak shot slipped through Muslera’s grasp for the only goal as Spain avoided a last-32 showdown against Argentina. The European c»»»

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Arab News 2h

Egypt to assess Salah after he asked to be substituted, says coach

SEATTLE: Egypt coach Hossam ‌Hassan said Mohamed Salah would be assessed after the captain asked to be substituted during Friday’s 1-1 World ​Cup draw with Iran, leaving his fitness uncertain ahead of the knockout phaseSalah appeared visibly frustrated as he was replaced 12 minutes into the second »»»

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Arab News 2h

Trossard, De Bruyne score and Belgium defeats New Zealand 5-1 to advance at the World Cup

VANCOUVER: With a flurry of of goals, Belgium finally found its footing at the World Cup. Leandro Trossard scored a pair of goals and Belgium overcame a slow start in the tournament to advance to the knockout round atop Group G with a 5-1 victory over New Zealand on Friday night. Belgium will face »»»

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Arab News 2h

England, Portugal eye top spots as World Cup group stages wrap up

LOS ANGELES: England and Portugal will aim to finish on a high as the World Cup group stages draw to a close on Saturday with the final places in the knockout rounds up for grabs. Both nations have been inconsistent in the opening rounds of the tournament, alternating between labored performances a»»»

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Gulf News 2h

AI is helping scientists decode birdsong — and human-animal conversations may be closer than ever

For generations, birdsong has been admired, recorded and studied. Understanding what it actually means has proved far more elusive. That may be starting to change. A scientist who spent more than 15 years studying zebra finches has won one of the world's largest prizes for animal communication rese»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Balykchy — Kochkor railway section in final stage of construction - | 24.KG

In Kyrgyzstan, Balykchy — Kochkor railway section is in the final stage of construction. Daiyrbek Orunbekov, Head of the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration, reported. He recalled that President Sadyr Japarov launched construction of Balykchy — Kochkor — Kara-Keche railway»»»

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Sputnik 2h

Namibia Demands Reparations From Germany For Colonial Genocide

True justice for the genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples remains unfinished, despite ongoing negotiations with Germany, Namibia’s Prosecutor General Festus Katuna Mbandeka told Sputnik. “No amount of money can compensate for the suffering and the lives that were lost,” the Prosecutor General un»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Pakistani PM: Regional situation proved importance of maritime security to global economy and supply chains - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pakistani PM: Regional situation proved importance of maritime security to global economy and supply chains 27-06-2026 09:36 AM Latest News»»»

Gulf News 2h

Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 1,000, tens of thousands missing

La Guaira: The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela rose Friday to 920, with tens of thousands reported missing as international rescue teams boosted a desperate and slow-moving search for survivors. Caracas residents jeered interim leader Delcy Rodriguez during her visit to a devastated n»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Amir sends congratulations to President of Djibouti

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Djibouti HE Ismail Omar Guelleh on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Kyrgyz Cabinet eases requirements for bond issuance to attract investment - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan will introduce amendments to the regulation on the issuance and circulation of bonds. The relevant resolution was adopted to develop the corporate bond market, reduce administrative barriers for issuers, and improve conditions for attracting investment. The do»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan renames Regional Development Fund - | 24.KG

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has adopted a resolution to optimize the work of the country’s development institutions. The document provides for the renaming of one of the state funds and the abolition of several previously existing decisions. According to the resolution, the Public Social»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Protests in Beirut as Lebanese Gov’t Signs Framework Agreement with ‘Israel’

Representatives of the political authority in Lebanon have reached a US-brokered deal with the Israeli enemy on late on Friday, sparking protests across Beirut and its southern suburb, Dahiyeh. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday that a preliminary framework has been agreed upon b»»»

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UPI 2h

On This Day, June 27: Dennis Rader pleads guilty to 'BTK' slayings - UPI.com

On June 27, 2005, Dennis Rader, the so-called "BTK" (bind, torture, kill) killer, pleaded guilty to 10 slayings in the Wichita, Kan., area. He was sentenced to life in prison. 1 of 6 | On June 27, 2005, Dennis Rader, the so-called "BTK" (bind, torture, kill) killer, pleaded guilty to 10 slayings in»»»

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EU Observer 2h

Why Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen is one of Europe’s most influential leaders

First published in Respekt. A portrait of the Danish prime minister who has found an unusual recipe for keeping her country on a liberal course. When, around the turn of the year, Politico drew up a ranking of politicians who would have the greatest impact on events in Europe this year, the podium »»»

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