Ministero di affari esteri Turchia 2m

No: 125, 30 June 2026, Regarding the Seventh Meeting of Türkiye-Kyrgyzstan Joint Strategic Planning Group

The Seventh Meeting of Türkiye-Kyrgyzstan Joint Strategic Planning Group, co-chaired by H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, and H.E. Jeenbek Kulubaev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, will be convened in Ankara on 1 July 2026.»»»

Middle East Observer 12m

Egyptian, Russian customs sign agreements of cooperation

Egyptian Customs Authority and its Russian counterpart have signed agreements of mutual administrative assistance and protocols for cooperation in field of value and subsequent review between customs authorities. The two sides have also signed protocols to exchange information about the value of th»»»

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Middle East Observer 12m

Egyptian Banks Raise Deposit Rates as Loan Demand Strengthens

Egyptian banks are intensifying competition for Egyptian pound deposits as strengthening demand for local-currency lending prompts lenders to secure additional funding to support expanding credit activity. Several state-owned and private banks have recently increased returns on selected savings pro»»»

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Naharnet 17m

In south Lebanon, Netanyahu says Israel will stay as long as Hezbollah 'threatens' it

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited troops in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, vowing that the Israeli army would stay in the area as long as Hezbollah remained a "threat". His comments came after Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement under U.S. sponsorship last week to supposed»»»

The Peninsula 25m

Shura Council says human rights priority in its legislative and oversight work

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council affirmed that human rights are a firmly established priority in its legislative and oversight work. This stems from the Council's constitutional responsibilities and is in line with the State of Qatar's strong commitment to protecting and promoting human rights, under»»»

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The Peninsula 25m

Qatar Red Crescent launches cardiac surgery program in Northwest Syria

Damascus: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a specialist cardiac care program in northwestern Syria, establishing heart surgery and cardiac catheterization services in Idlib province to improve access to treatment for patients with cardiovascular disease. In a statement on Tuesday,»»»

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Arab News 29m

Countries request urgent UN debate on Sudan’s Al-Obeid

GENEVA: The UN Human Rights ​Council has received a request for an urgent debate on the situation in Sudan’s ‌al-Obeid, a ‌spokesperson ​said ‌on ⁠Tuesday. “That ​will most ⁠likely take place on Friday,” Pascal Sim, a spokesperson for the ⁠council, told ‌a ‌press briefing ​in ‌Geneva. The request ‌»»»

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Arab News 29m

France estimates May heatwaves caused 300 excess deaths

PARIS: ‌France recorded at least 300 excess deaths during unusually early heatwaves in May that triggered amber alerts in 17 departments, French Health Ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry said the toll was a preliminary estimate ‌based on unconsolidated ‌all-cause mortality data ‌and ⁠mostly com»»»

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Arab News 29m

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

WASHINGTON: A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a lon»»»

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Arab News 29m

Dwayne Bacon extends with Dubai Basketball until 2028

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball has secured the future of one of its key players, with Dwayne Bacon signing a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2028. The American forward played a major role during the 2025-26 season, establishing himself as one of the team’s primary offensive weapons»»»

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Arab News 29m

Estonia images show machine guns on Russian LNG carrier in Baltic

VILNIUS: Estonia has released images showing machine guns and sandbags mounted on a Russian-flagged liquefied natural gas carrier in the Baltic Sea this spring, signalling a more confrontational stance by Moscow in protecting its civilian fleet. The surveillance images show fortified machine gun po»»»

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Naharnet 29m

US and GCC sanction Hezbollah 'financial institutions and senior officials'

The member states of the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) on Tuesday announced joint designations targeting "multiple key components of Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure, including five entities and 16 individuals," the U.S. Treasury said. The TFTC comprises all six Gulf Cooperation C»»»

Arab News 29m

Kuwaiti emir, crown prince and PM receive Turki bin Mohammed

RIYADH: Kuwaiti emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah discussed bilateral ties with Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd, minister of state and member of the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. Prince Turki visited Kuwait with a delegation to discuss ways to strengthen relations»»»

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Tanjug 30m

Djuric: Serbia regional leader in AI development

BELGRADE - Closing a two-day AIability 2026 conference in Belgrade, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Tuesday Serbia was the first southeast European country to have adopted a systemic approach to development of artificial intelligence and positioned itself as a regional leader, which he noted was al»»»

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Gulf News 33m

New passport fees announced for Indian expats in UAE from July 1

Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, and the Consulate General of India, Dubai, have officially announced the revised fee structure for passport and related services, effective July 1, 2026. The new rates announced on Tuesday will apply uniformly across the Embassy, the Consulate and »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 36m

Eight Arrests over EUR 900 Subsidy Fraud Made in Sofia at European Prosecutors' Request

At the request of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), eight suspects, including a public official, were detained in Sofia on Tuesday over a total of approximately EUR 900,000 fraudulently claimed and received as employment benefits, the EPPO said in a press release. It specified that th»»»

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The Peninsula 37m

French household spending rises in May on higher energy consumption

Paris: French household spending rose by 0.5 percent in May from the previous month and 0.3 percent year-on-year, driven by higher energy consumption, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). The increase was mainly attributed to stronger gas and electricity c»»»

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UPI 41m

Supreme Court rejects Trump's effort to ban birthright citizenship - UPI.com

News anchors are seen outside the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C., as the court releases their final opinions before summer recess on Tuesday. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt»»»

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UPI 41m

Argentine beef exports to U.S. surge on higher tariff quota - UPI.com

People observe livestock at the Agricultural Market in Canuelas, Argentina, on Jan. 14. File Photo by Matias Martin Campaya/EPA June 30 (UPI) -- Argentine beef exports to the United States have risen sharply, driven by an expansion of the U.S. duty-free import quota and stronger demand as the U.S. »»»

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The Peninsula 49m

Saudi stock market closes higher

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's main stock index ended Tuesday's session up 7.77 points to stand at 10,799.92, with trading value reaching SAR 5.5 billion. A total of 305 million shares were traded, with 164 companies posting gains while 88 recorded declines. In contrast, the parallel market index (NOMU) lo»»»

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The Peninsula 49m

Australia holds West Indies to 125-7 in World Cup semi-final

London: Australia restricted the West Indies to 125-7 in their Women's World Cup semi-final at the Oval on Tuesday. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews top-scored with 30 but her side were derailed by a collapse that saw four wickets lost for 12 runs in 17 balls as they tamely slumped to 59-4 after»»»

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Gulf News 55m

Dubai’s Education 33 Strategy: Sheikh Hamdan reviews key education programmes

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, reviewed the progress of key education initiatives under Dubai’s Education 33 Strategy during a meet»»»

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Arab News 55m

Is Europe approaching a strategic turning point? New Al-Habtoor Research Center report explores three possible futures by 2040

As Europe confronts mounting geopolitical tensions, slowing economic competitiveness, demographic decline, technological dependence, and an increasingly uncertain security environment, the question is no longer whether the continent is changing, but what kind of Europe will emerge over the next 15 »»»

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Arab News 55m

Is Europe approaching a strategic turning point? New Al-Habtoor Research Center report explores three possible futures by 2040

As Europe confronts mounting geopolitical tensions, slowing economic competitiveness, demographic decline, technological dependence, and an increasingly uncertain security environment, the question is no longer whether the continent is changing, but what kind of Europe will emerge over the next 15 »»»

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Al Manar 57m

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery targets the town of Beit Yahoun 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: Israeli artillery targets the town of Beit Yahoun in southern Lebanon 30-06-2026 17:20 PM Latest News Urgent News A»»»

Al Manar 58m

More Israeli Attacks, Violations Recorded

The Israeli enemy continued violating the ceasefire and launching attacks on the various towns and villages in South Lebanon. In this regard, Zionist military vehicles were spotted moving in the outskirts of Kfarchouba town and near a park in Haddatha town where it also fired a stun grenade. The Zi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 60m

President Nominates Pavel Gaydarov for Anti-Corruption Commission Member

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova has nominated Pavel Todorov Gaydarov for member of the Anti-Corruption Commission, the presidential Press Secretariat said on Tuesday. Non-profit legal persons, the Supreme Bar Council, higher educational establishments and research organizations have seven days af»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar World Cup Photography Exhibition opens in Mexico City coinciding 2026 tournament

Mexico City: A selection of photographs from the "After the Game" exhibition, first shown at the Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar, has been included in a new exhibition in Mexico City exploring the legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The works form part of "Journeys to Greatness: Qatar 2022 Legacy»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Es'hailSat executive says €295m satellite project set for 2030 launch

Doha: Qatar's satellite operator Es'hailSat has said its third satellite project will cost around €295m ($347m) and is expected to be launched in 2030, as the company expands its satellite communications capabilities. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Es'hailSat Chief Executive Ali Ahmed Al Kuwa»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Starovic, Austria's Bauer discuss Serbia's EU integration process, reform agenda

VIENNA - Serbian Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic met on Tuesday in Vienna with Austrian Minister for Europe, Integration and Family Claudia Bauer to discuss Serbia’s progress in the EU integration process, implementation of a reform agenda and current affairs in the EU accession p»»»

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UPI 1h

Witkoff, Kushner to discuss cease-fire with Iran in Qatar - UPI.com

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks at a press conference in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 28, 2026. Iranian and U.S. envoys will travel to Doha, Qatar, to discuss the cease-fire with Qatari intermediaries. Photo by Iran MFA/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- American and Iranian delegates are»»»

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Gulf News 1h

From chats to charges: WhatsApp messages land users in UAE courts

An angry message sent in seconds on WhatsApp can escalate into a costly legal dispute, leading to substantial fines, compensation orders, and in some cases additional penalties extending well beyond the digital sphere. As instant messaging platforms and social media applications become deeply embed»»»

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Arab News 1h

Media watchdog CPJ reviews Gaza journalist death toll amid Hamas obituaries row, internal dispute

LONDON: The Committee to Protect Journalists has announced a review of its database of journalists killed in Gaza after finding that some listed individuals had been identified as Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad combatants — a decision that has drawn criticism and exposed divisions within the or»»»

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Arab News 1h

15 in a row: Abdul Latif Jameel Motors wins Toyota’s Gold Award

Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia since 1955, is celebrating its 15th consecutive Gold Award in the 2025 Toyota Distributor Award Program by Toyota Motor Corporation. The Gold Award is presented to distributors who demonstrate an unwavering com»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Saudi Cabinet condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has strongly condemned continued Iranian attacks against Kuwait and Bahrain, as well as threats to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency following a cabinet meeting chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques »»»

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Tanjug 1h

Lajovic defeated in Wimbledon first round

LONDON - Serbian tennis player Dusan Lajovic has failed to qualify for the Wimbledon second round after a 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 defeat to world number seven Taylor Fritz of the US in the opening round on Tuesday. Fritz, who won after an hour and 41 minutes of play, is now 3-1 head-to-head against Lajovic, »»»

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Sputnik 1h

Rossiya Segodnya Signs Partnership Deal With Vietnamese Newspaper

Rossiya Segodnya Media Group and Vietnamese newspaper Nhan Dan have signed a cooperation agreement on the exchange of English- and Russian-language content. The signing ceremony took place at the media group's headquarters in Moscow.The agreement was signed by Rossiya Segodnya First Deputy Editor-i»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's birthright citizenship order

Washington: In a major blow to President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down his executive order seeking to limit birthright citizenship, ruling that the Constitution guarantees American citizenship to children born in the United States regardless of their parents' immigration»»»

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Arab News 1h

‘Waiting like torture’: Turks despair as Schengen visa delays mount

ISTANBUL: Outside the EU’s visa application center in an Istanbul shopping mall, a large crowd waits patiently, clutching thick folders and scanning lists of required documents one last time, their anxiety palpable as they await the security guard’s call. With top European Union officials in Ankara»»»

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Arab News 1h

King Faisal Hospital in Madinah delivers 23,443 treatment sessions for cancer patients in 2025

RIYADH: The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Madinah delivered 23,443 chemotherapy sessions in 2025, increasing its treatment capacity by 27 percent from 2024 as part of its long-term mission to provide world-class healthcare in the Kingdom. The Madinah branch opened in 2021, »»»

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UPI 1h

NASA maps quake devastation as Venezuela death toll tops 1,700 - UPI.com

A preliminary NASA satellite assessment estimated that 58,870 buildings were damaged or destroyed by earthquakes that struck Venezuela. Photo by Henry Chirinos/EPA June 30 (UPI) -- A preliminary satellite assessment by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration estimated that 58,870 building»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Vucic, EU ambassadors discuss enlargement policy, Serbia's EU path

BELGRADE, June 30 (Tanjug) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday with the ambassadors of EU member states at a working lunch that marked the conclusion of Cyprus's Council of the EU presidency. "An excellent discussion, during a working lunch, with the ambassadors of EU member states »»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Record heat to break with violent storms with fresh highs

Hungary’s historic heatwave may exit in a barrage of violent storms, but not before further records fall. After a brutally hot Monday, conditions remain unchanged today — and meteorologists say the all-time national heat record may already have been equalled or narrowly missed within the past few h»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Indian passport fees in UAE jump up to 75% from July 1

Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, and the Consulate General of India, Dubai, have officially announced the revised fee structure for passport and related services, effective July 1, 2026. The new rates announced on Tuesday will apply uniformly across the Embassy, the Consulate and »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Police warn of fake travel deals ahead of summer holidays

Dubai: Dubai Police have issued a public alert cautioning residents against fraudulent online travel and tourism offers, as part of the force's ongoing #BewareOfFraud awareness campaign. The advisory urges the public to stay alert to scammers capitalising on the peak summer travel season by pushing»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Bulgarian MiG-29 Escorts Airbus A320 across Country's Airspace after Unlawful On-board Interference Alert

The Bulgarian Air Force responded to an alert about unlawful interference on board an Airbus A320, relayed by a NATO Combined Air Operations Centre, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said in a press release on Tuesday. At 1357 hrs local time, the civil aircraft entered Bulgarian airspace from the inte»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Sudan army says retakes key town near Chad

Khartoum: The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border, in what appeared to be its biggest battlefield gain in western Darfur since the fall of El-Fasher last year. The Rapid Support Forces, at war with the army since April 2023, consolidated control over m»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

VIDEO: Metrash guides users on approving, updating expatriate employment contracts before arrival in Qatar

Doha: Qatar's Ministry of Interior released a video guide explaining how employers can approve and update expatriate data and employment contracts through the Metrash application before workers arrive in Qatar. The service also enables users to pay Qatar Visa Centre (QVC) fees abroad and book medic»»»

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Arab News 1h

More Palestinians evacuate Gaza to receive medical treatment abroad

LONDON: The World Health Organization evacuated 85 individuals from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, with assistance from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, to receive medical treatment abroad. The evacuation of 30 patients and 55 companions began at the society’s Al-Mawasi field hospital in Khan Younis»»»

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Arab News 1h

Israel-Lebanon deal may entrench stalemate rather than end war, analysts say

BEIRUT: A security deal between Israel and Lebanon risks entrenching a stalemate rather than resolving Israel’s underlying conflict with Hezbollah by tying Israel’s pullout from southern Lebanon to the Iran-aligned group’s disarmament, a condition regional analysts and politicians say is unattainab»»»

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