The Peninsula 5m

Egypt and US presidents discuss Middle East peace efforts and Nile water security

Evian, France: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has held talks with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France, focusing on regional security, bilateral relations and ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. According to the Egyptian presi»»»

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UPI 9m

Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann faces sentencing in seven killings - UPI.com

Rex Heuermann, of Massapequa Park, Long Island, N.Y., will be sentenced Wednesday for the murders of seven women. Photo courtesy of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office June 17 (UPI) -- Rex Heuermann, who pleaded guilty in April to the murders of seven women in Long Island, N.Y., and admitted to one»»»

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UPI 33m

Iran deal: Trump backs G7 call for more countries to get involved - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump pictured at a round table discussion at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, before leaders issued a statement backing his Iran deal and calling for a "robust and comprehensive follow-on agreement" that would bring peace and security to the whole region. Photo via Ukrainian P»»»

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UPI 45m

New Fed chair Kevin Warsh leads first Open Market Committee meeting - UPI.com

Kevin Warsh will take to the podium Wednesday for the first time as the chairman of the Federal Reserve to reveal the latest interest rate decision. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- Kevin Warsh will take to the podium Wednesday for the first time as the chairman of the Fede»»»

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Arab News 56m

South Korea’s Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked US President Donald Trump to take the lead in seeking a peaceful resolution of tensions with North Korea during a brief exchange at the Group of Seven summit on Tuesday, Lee’s office said. The two leaders greeted each other during a G7 leaders’ grou»»»

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UPI 57m

DOJ tries to block environmental lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI - UPI.com

The Department of Justice is trying to block a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI. File Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA June 17 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice is trying to quash a lawsuit against a power plant that supports an xAI data center and is arguing that the turbines are essential to national se»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Lebanon president says negotiations with Israel 'independent' of US-Iran deal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Wednesday that his country's negotiations with Israel in Washington were independent of the US-Iran deal to bring an end to the Middle East conflict. Lebanon and Israel have been holding direct talks in Washington since April, seeking to end the hostilities betwe»»»

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RT 1h

What’s inside ‘leaked’ US-Iran deal?

A purported draft of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding circulating online suggests that Washington could grant Tehran sweeping sanctions relief and access to frozen assets while leaving key nuclear issues to future negotiations. The 14-point list emerged on Tuesday as the administration of US»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Financial Market crosses Dh1 trillion as investor activity strengthens

Dubai: The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has crossed a market capitalisation of Dh1 trillion, with its General Index reaching 6,115.97 points, the Dubai Media Office announced Wednesday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The milestone comes as UAE markets recorded gains f»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Cabinet reviews proposed draft law on digital child protection in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Cabinet has welcomed HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's participation in the G7 Summit in France, describing the invitation as recognition of the country's growing international role in promoting peace, development and regional stability. The Cabinet meeting, chaired»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Cabinet praises Amir's G7 participation

Doha The Cabinet has welcomed His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's participation in the G7 Summit in France, describing the invitation as recognition of the country's growing international role in promoting peace, development and regional stability. The Cabi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Arada begins its London expansion with 172 apartments above Swiss Cottage station

Dubai: Arada has started the pre-launch phase of 100 Avenue Road, a 172-apartment residential development in London’s Swiss Cottage, marking the UAE-headquartered developer’s first London product after its acquisition of Regal last year. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances»»»

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Al Manar 2h

Military Media Video Shows Islamic Resistance Drone Attack on IOF Vehicle in Majdal Zoun Town, South Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Military Media Video Shows Islamic Resistance Drone Attack on IOF Vehicle in Majdal Zoun Town, South Lebanon 17-06-2026 15:40 PM Hezbollah »»»

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Gulf News 2h

Trump once attacked Iran cash deals. Now he’s defending a $300 billion fund

Washington: US President Donald Trump is facing criticism over a proposed reconstruction and investment fund for Iran that could be worth up to $300 billion, with opponents arguing it resembles arrangements he fiercely criticised under former president Barack Obama, according to a CNN analysis. The»»»

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UPI 2h

Trump cancels Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing in spat with Congress - UPI.com

Trump threatened Tuesday to block renewal of warrantless surveillance unless it was attached to his voter ID bill in a spat with Congress over key security and law enforcement nominations. Photo by Yoan Valet/EPA June 17 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would not approve any r»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Revolut moves closer to UAE launch after securing Central Bank licences

Dubai: Revolut has received Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services licences from the Central Bank of the UAE, clearing a major regulatory step before the global fintech launches its local product offering. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The approval follo»»»

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Gulf News 3h

AI-driven challenger banks are forcing traditional lenders to rebuild for a faster future

Dubai: Global banks could see profit pools fall by $170 billion by 2030 unless they move faster on AI, data and digital-first operating models, according to a new DIFC report that describes the industry’s biggest structural shift since the 2008 financial crisis. Sign up for our daily business newsl»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Al-Manar correspondents across southern Lebanon and Bekaa reports Israeli drone activity in Iqlim Al-Tuffah, Western Bekaa and Baalbek - 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 correspondents across southern Lebanon and Bekaa reports Israeli drone activity in Iqlim Al-Tuffah, Western Bekaa and Baalbek 17-0»»»

Naharnet 3h

Trump threatens 'dropping bombs' if Iran doesn't 'behave'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran he was ready to resume military action if Tehran did not abide by its obligations, two days ahead of the signing of an accord to end the war between the foes. "If they (the Iranian side) don't behave, we'll go right back to dropping bombs right s»»»

Arab News 3h

What to know about opposition in Albania to a Trump family-linked resort development

TIRANA: A coastal development project in Albania linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is facing growing opposition from environmental advocates which has led to daily protests in the capital, Tirana. The government says the development on the Adriatic coast would be transformational fo»»»

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RT 3h

Epstein attempted suicide multiple times – NYT

Jeffrey Epstein attempted suicide at least three times before his death in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019, according to the New York Times. Investigators reportedly found multiple nooses in his cell after his death, a report detailing the convicted sex offender’s final days in federal custody has re»»»

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Al Manar 3h

Gaza Health Ministry: 5 martyrs and 8 injuries were moved to hospitals during the past 24 hours - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Gaza Health Ministry: 5 martyrs and 8 injuries were moved to hospitals during the past 24 hours 17-06-2026 14:09 PM Latest News Urgent News»»»

Al Manar 3h

Houthi Calls for Ending Blockade on Yemen Affirms Readiness to Confront Any Escalation Targeting Region

Leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi, extended his warmest congratulations and blessings to the Yemeni people, its fighters stationed on the front lines, and the entire Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1448 AH. In a statement issued on the »»»

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RT 3h

Musk’s Grok AI helped fire 2,000 missiles at Iran

Elon Musk’s Grok AI has become an integral part of America’s war machine, and its data centers must be treated like munitions production plants in future conflicts, according to a sworn declaration by the Pentagon’s artificial intelligence chief. The statement about Grok was submitted as part of an»»»

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France24 3h

Mixed results for Trump in "key battleground state" as primaries continue ahead of midterms

Georgia Republicans delivered a split decision for Donald Trump in runoffs, opting for the president’s preferred U.S. Senate candidate but rejecting his choice for governor - although Trump's endorsement still weighs heavy in ruby-red states. Among Democrats, the primaries hinge on longstanding div»»»

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France24 4h

Macron invites Trump to Versailles dinner as G7 summit wraps up

The third and final day of the G7 summit focuses on AI and social media, with CEOs from OpenAI, Anthropic and European rival Mistral meeting leaders for lunch on Wednesday. French President Emmanuel Macron has invited his US counterpart Donald Trump to a private dinner at the lavish Palace of Versa»»»

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France24 4h

In pictures: The Palace of Versailles, Macron's beloved soft power tool

French President Emmanuel Macron plays host to President Donald Trump at a lavish dinner Wednesday night at the Palace of Versailles to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. This is the fourth time the French leader has chosen Louis XIV’s sumptuous palace as a venue to»»»

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France24 4h

US signals to return of sanctions on Russia as G7 unites around Ukraine

G7 leaders agreed on June 16 to intensify pressure on Russia to end more than four years of war against Ukraine, with US President Donald Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal" and indicating Washington could re-impose waived sanctions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joined the summit at »»»

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Naharnet 4h

Iran will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US

Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S. to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document. The accord, due »»»

Al Majalla 4h

The problem with the 'Axis of Resistance' narrative on Palestine

The term ‘Axis of Defiance’ was once associated with a number of Arab states opposed to any peace agreement with Israel, particularly after the defeat of 1967. However, as political alignments evolved, the concept gradually transformed. Over time, its meaning progressively narrowed to the ‘Axis of »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

President Iotova Attends Launch of 2026 Harvest Near Lovech

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova attended the opening of the Golden Harvest Lovech 2026 Campaign in the village of Drenov near Lovech on Wednesday. According to the head of State, the harvest tradition is passed down from generation to generation and reflects the Bulgarian people's rapport with th»»»

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Naharnet 5h

White House talking points explicitly say Iran deal to end Lebanon conflict

The White House has informed supporters that President Donald Trump has accomplished his goals in the war with Iran despite the details of an initial agreement remaining unclear and negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program still to be held. In a series of talking points sent to Trump supporters and»»»

Arab News 5h

Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran: US govt

SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, the United States government revealed in a legal briefing seen Tuesday by AFP. The June 15 brief defends the gas turbines used by a giant data center belonging to the trillionaire’s company xAI, which are»»»

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Al Manar 5h

Iranian Tankers Punch Through US Naval Blockade with 4.8M Barrels - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Tankers Punch Through US Naval Blockade with 4.8M Barrels 17-06-2026 12:34 PM Iranian supertankers have successfully broken the nea»»»

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Arab News 5h

Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran: US govt

SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran, the United States government revealed in a legal briefing seen Tuesday by AFP.The June 15 brief defends the gas turbines used by a giant data center belonging to the trillionaire’s company xAI, which are »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Who was Sai Karthik Varma Datla? Indian techie among 12 killed in Missouri skydiving plane crash

Dubai: An Indian technology professional who had built a promising career in the United States was among 12 people killed when a skydiving aircraft crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off in Missouri, authorities said. Sai Karthik Varma Datla, 24, from Andhra Pradesh, died along with t»»»

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Naharnet 5h

Trump to wrap G7 summit facing skepticism and jitters over Iran deal

Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire — even though he's offered scant specificity about how that would be implemented. In a declarati»»»

Naharnet 5h

Iran deal tests Trump-Netanyahu friendship

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 finalize a deal to end the war with Iran, he's unloading on Netanyahu with rhetoric that no other American leader has dared to»»»

UPI 5h

Seoul to ease restricted zone for civilians near North Korean border - UPI.com

South Korea's Defense Ministry announced plans Wednesday to move the boundaries of the Civilian Control Line closer to the inter-Korean border. In this file photo, a South Korean military guard post is seen near the DMZ in Paju on February 12, 2021. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo »»»

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Arab News 6h

US-Iran deal can be ‘game changer’, says Canadian PM

EVIAN: Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday said a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war could be a “game changer” in the region and beyond. There is “a likelihood that this memorandum of understanding agreement could be a game changer,” Carney told reporters on the third day of a G7 »»»

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Al Manar 6h

Israeli drone strikes Al-Mansouri after a light attack drone dropped a stun grenade in the same area: Al-Manar reporter in south Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drone strikes Al-Mansouri after a light attack drone dropped a stun grenade in the same area: Al-Manar reporter in south Lebanon 17»»»

Al Manar 6h

Karbala Raises Black Banners, Marking Start of Ashura Mourning Season - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Karbala Raises Black Banners, Marking Start of Ashura Mourning Season 17-06-2026 11:18 AM The holy city of Karbala marks start of Ashura mo»»»

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Naharnet 6h

Trump 'not happy' with Netanyahu's conduct in Lebanon

Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he did not think an attack on Hezbollah by Israel would necessarily sink the agreement, though he said he was "not happy with the way Israel has handled themselves with Lebanon and with Hezbollah." Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed nearly 4,000 people, incl»»»

Al Manar 6h

Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports Israeli incursion into town of Hadatha in Bint Jbeil district - 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 in south Lebanon reports Israeli incursion into town of Hadatha in Bint Jbeil district 17-06-2026 10:36 AM Latest Ne»»»

Al Manar 7h

Israeli drone strike open area in the souther Lebanese town of Bar’ashit: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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Al-Manar correspondents in Beirut’s Dahiyeh and Mount Lebanon report constant buzz of Israeli drones - 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 correspondents in Beirut’s Dahiyeh and Mount Lebanon report constant buzz of Israeli drones 17-06-2026 10:44 AM Latest News Urgent»»»

Arab News 7h

Spanish ex-PM Zapatero in unprecedented graft probe hearing

MADRID: Former Spanish prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero on Wednesday began two days of unprecedented court hearings on suspected influence peddling, the latest corruption affair threatening the leftist government. The investigation into the Socialist titan comes as a string of graft prob»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE Central Bank completes Project Aperta to speed up secure cross-border financial data sharing

Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE has completed Project Aperta, a cross-border open finance initiative designed to make international financial data exchange faster, safer and more efficient for businesses and financial institutions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Th»»»

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Arab News 7h

Oil little changed as investors weigh US-Iran peace deal, Hormuz uncertainty

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell slightly on Wednesday as investors gauged the impact of a US-Iran peace deal, ​while uncertainty over full resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz limited price declines. Both benchmarks were ‌down about 0.2 percent by 09:30 a.m. Saudi time, with Brent crude f»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

QNB brings together entrepreneurs, industry leaders to support Qatar’s next growth story

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has launched SME Local Business Boost, a series of events which aim to create sector-focused platforms that strengthen engagement across Qatar’s Small and Medium Enterprise ecosystem. The inaugural event brought »»»

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