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Portugal under pressure as Uzbekistan challenge looms

Doha, Qatar: For Portugal, the equation is simple. Win or risk entering the final group match under immense pressure. When they face Uzbekistan in their second Group K encounter at the FIFA World Cup, both sides will arrive with very different expectations but a common objective, securing a first v»»»

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Arab News 10m

France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths

PARIS: France gritted its teeth Monday for a week of record-busting temperatures, sweltering in a heat wave with daytime highs above 40°Celsius (104°Fahrenheit) and sleep-robbing sweaty nights. The national weather service, Meteo France, said most of the country — the largest in the European Union »»»

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The Peninsula 11m

Salah leads Egypt to first-ever World Cup win, sends Pharaohs to top of Group G

Doha, Qatar: Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to a historic first FIFA World Cup victory as the Pharaohs came from behind to defeat New Zealand 3-1 at BC Place Stadium yesterday, moving to the top of Group G and within touching distance of a place in the knockout stage. The victory marked a landmark mo»»»

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Novinite 45m

Last Days to Exchange Levs for Free!Opinions

As Bulgaria approaches the end of the transition period for euro cash exchange, citizens have only a few days left to convert levs into euros free of charge at commercial banks and selected branches of Bulgarian Posts, before fees are introduced. The deadline expires on June 30, 2026, with exchange»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

US-Iran MoU aims to end war, establish framework for negotiations: PM

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani affirmed that the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran has laid the foundation for ending the war and establishing a negot»»»

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Arab News 1h

Jordan bow out of World Cup after 2-1 defeat to Algeria

RIYADH: An all-Arab encounter brought day 13 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a close, with Jordan and Algeria going head-to-head in a Group J clash at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. After taking the lead shortly before half time, Jordan were unable to hold on after the break, as Algeria capitalized o»»»

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Arab News 1h

DR Congo president sets stage to stay in power

KINSHASA: DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi is preparing to pass a law which could open the door to a third term in office by amending the constitution but he may face protests in the street. Tshisekedi, 63, comes to the end of his second — and under the current iron-clad rules — final five-year »»»

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Arab News 1h

France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths

PARIS: France gritted its teeth Monday for a week of record-busting temperatures, sweltering in a heat wave with daytime highs above 40°Celsius (104°Fahrenheit) and sleep-robbing sweaty nights. The national weather service, Meteo France, said most of the country — the largest in the European Union »»»

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Arab News 1h

Arab teams at 2026 World Cup: Algeria wins over Jordan while Iraq concedes against France

PHILADELPHIA: Jordan failed to secure a win in its second World Cup game in California against Algeria on Tuesday. After dominating the first half of the game with a goal by Nizar Al Rashdan in minute 36, Jordan conceded two goals to Algeria. With one game left, Jordan is set to face off reigning c»»»

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Novinite 1h

Bulgarian Competition Commission Fines Firms Over Misleading “Butter” LabelingOpinions

The Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) in Bulgaria has imposed fines totaling 309,689 euros on two companies over the misleading marketing of a product presented as butter. The sanctions target “Class Food” EOOD and “Alfa SD” OOD, which were found to have marketed a product labeled »»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Donors to allocate $172 million to modernize irrigation in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Donors will allocate $172 million to modernize irrigation in Kyrgyzstan, The Times of Central Asia reports. It is noted that international financial institutions and development partners will provide funds to the Kyrgyz Republic for the implementation of a large project to modernize irrigation netw»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Did Samay Raina's US visa get revoked over Donald Trump roast in India's Got Latent show with Alia Bhatt? Viral claims decoded

Dubai: Indian comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina has found himself at the centre of yet another viral social media storm. This time, claims surfaced online suggesting that his US visa had been revoked after a Donald Trump parody featured in the upcoming season of his controversial comedy show, India»»»

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Arab News 2h

Portugal coach stays mum on Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential start after lackluster World Cup opener

HOUSTON: Portugal coach Roberto Martinez wouldn’t say if Cristiano Ronaldo would start Tuesday’s World Cup match against Uzbekistan after the superstar’s forgettable performance in the team’s opener. “I can’t inform you about the starting 11 because I haven’t informed my players,” Martinez said Mon»»»

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BNE 3h

TIIF 2026: Masdar and ACWA Power, twin engines behind Uzbekistan's renewable energy boom

Two Gulf utility giants control the lion's share of Central Asia's largest green energy market. At the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) this month, the two companies set out plans that would take combined committed capital to developing Uzbekistan green energy well beyond $20bn. Uzbek»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Sadyr Japarov: Election to UN Security Council will change Kyrgyzstan's future - | 24.KG

Kyrgyzstan’s election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and its official removal from the EU «blacklist» are watershed events that have raised the international prestige of the Kyrgyz state to a new level and have the potential to change the country’s future. Sadyr Japarov made t»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delay

Philadelphia: Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap by scoring two more World Cup goals on Monday as France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq in a game delayed by two hours by a severe storm. Mbappe opened the scoring in the 14th minute and added another nine minutes into the second half, with last year's »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32

East Rutherford, United States: Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32. Norway substitute Marcus Holmgren Pedersen struck late in the first half in New Jersey before Haaland doubled the lead shortly after t»»»

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France24 4h

Vance says UN nuclear inspectors will return to Iran as US suspends sanctions

The United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Tehran had agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country, marking a significant step in renewed negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme and stabilising the Strait o»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Amnesty slams EU migration cooperation with 'racist' Libya

Amnesty International on Tuesday condemned a European Union move to increase cooperation with Libya to stem migration despite an intensifying crackdown on migrants in the country. Libya is one of the main North African departure points for migrants risking the perilous journey across the Mediterran»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Flights cost more this summer — here’s how UAE travellers are still making holidays happen

Dubai: UAE travellers are still planning summer holidays, but rising airfares are changing how and when they book, with travel agents reporting ticket prices up by around 30 to 40 per cent compared to the summer of 2025. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.While summer is »»»

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Gulf News 6h

Trump threatens to not help NATO countries if asked

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he could refuse to help NATO countries as pay back for the lack of support from member nations with the US military operation in Iran. "We spent all of this money. And then when we want to maybe have help on small stuff... They say no we would rather not h»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Lebanese president discusses Israel truce with senior US, Qatari officials

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and US Vice President JD Vance discussed a "de-confliction" mechanism for Lebanon on Monday, Aoun's office said, as Vance said the move aimed to prevent spiralling Israel-Hezbollah violence. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nonetheless declared that Israeli f»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Why Hormuz blockade gives US crucial leverage over Iran

Iran is wasting little time moving its oil back into global markets. This came following the easing of naval blockade imposed by the US military around the Strait of Hormuz under an interim agreement that opened the door to 60 days of high-stakes negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme and the»»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Qatar Charity eye care campaign in Somalia benefits more than 600

Tribune News Network Doha With generous support from philanthropists, Qatar Charity (QC) has successfully concluded a specialised medical campaign to combat eye diseases in Somalia. The initiative, conducted over two weeks at Jalkayo General Hospital in cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ga»»»

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Gulf News 8h

US temporarily suspends Iran oil sanctions, says nuclear inspectors to return

The United States suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Iran would allow UN nuclear inspectors to return to the country. "We laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal," Vance told reporters following talks at Switzerland's luxury Burgenstock r»»»

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Arab News 8h

Syria has made no progress on Sweida reintegration plan, UN says

WASHINGTON: A United Nations official warned on Monday that efforts to repair divisions and ​stabilise southern Syria have stalled nearly a year after deadly sectarian violence in a Druze-majority province shook the country. A U.N. investigation in March found more than 1,700 people, most civilian »»»

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Arab News 8h

Syria has made no progress on Sweida reintegration plan, UN says

WASHINGTON: A United Nations official warned on Monday that efforts to repair divisions and ​stabilise southern Syria have stalled nearly a year after deadly sectarian violence in a Druze-majority province shook the country. A U.N. investigation in March found more than 1,700 people, most civilian »»»

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Arab News 9h

Belgium issues visas to Taliban delegation for EU meeting

BRUSSELS: Belgium said on Monday it had issued five visas to a Taliban delegation to attend an EU meeting on migration in Brussels, in what ​would be the first time the EU has hosted the group since the Islamists returned to power in Afghanistan five years ago. The visas are restricted in both geog»»»

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Arab News 9h

Teenage girl on the way to a high school in Gaza killed in Israeli strike, relatives say

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza: An Israeli strike killed a teenage girl Monday as she walked to her high school to take an exam in Gaza City, relatives said. Raghad Hassan Ashour, 16, was headed to the 11th grade test when the blast occurred in a busy street in the Rimal district, according to a relative, Jam»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

US-Iran MoU lays groundwork for ceasefire, paves way for final agreement: PM

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed that the memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran has laid the foundation for ending the war and establishing a negotiation track that paves the way toward a final agreem»»»

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Arab News 9h

What will rid Lebanon of Hezbollah’s influence — the US-Iran MoU or negotiations with Israel?

BEIRUT: US-Iran talks in Switzerland produced what mediators described as “encouraging progress” on Monday, with both sides agreeing to a 60-day roadmap toward a broader deal aimed at ending the regional war. Key early steps include establishing direct communication channels to prevent escalation i»»»

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UPI 10h

Ebola cases rise above 1,000 in Congo, with more than 250 deaths - UPI.com

A coordinator with U-Reporters, an UNICEF program to engage and inform local communities, wears a protective gown May 29 as he takes part in a campaign to raise awareness about Ebola in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The number of Ebola cases has climbed past 1,000, health offi»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Emirates hiring surge: New job vacancies open across Asia, Europe and UAE — eligibility and how to apply

Emirates has announced a major recruitment campaign for its engineering division, rolling out in-person hiring events across multiple countries in July and August 2026, alongside a wider global push for aviation talent. The airline confirmed that recruitment sessions will be held in Sri Lanka, Mala»»»

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Arab News 11h

Syrian president calls for creative solutions to end Lebanon crisis

DAMASCUS: Syrian Arab Republic President Ahmed Al-Sharaa said the Middle East region is going through a sensitive phase, stressing that the change in Syria represents a positive opportunity for the region and that most countries had benefited from this transformation. In a special interview with Al»»»

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Arab News 11h

Milestone Messi sends Argentina to World Cup knockout stage

ARLINGTON, Texas: ‌Argentina booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage on Monday as Lionel ​Messi recovered from an early penalty miss to score a record-breaking double in a 2-0 victory over Austria in Group J. The defending champions broke through before halftime when Messi initiated a sl»»»

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France24 11h

Will Colombia's right-wing hardliner De la Espriella be able to govern?

Colombia on Sunday elected 47-year-old hardliner and millionaire lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella as the country’s next president just four years after electing Gustavo Petro the first left-wing president in the country's history. De la Espriella won the majority vote and received support from right»»»

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The Peninsula 12h

DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 1,000 cases, kills 254

Kinshasa: More than 1,000 Ebola infections have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the latest outbreak has killed more than 250 people so far, official figures showed Monday. The country's National Institute of Public Health (INSP) confirmed 1,003 cases and 254 deaths, with a »»»

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Gulf News 12h

'Dubai-it' initiative highlights emirate’s pioneering role in global innovation: Mattar Al Tayer

Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) affirmed that the 'Dubai-it' initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, embodies the UAE’»»»

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Sana 13h

Syria reaffirms commitment to justice and missing persons file at UN

New York, June 22 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, reaffirmed the Syrian government’s commitment to continuing efforts to uncover the fate of missing and forcibly disappeared persons and to advancing the path of transitional justice without compromise. A»»»

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UPI 13h

4 heat-related deaths reported in the Grand Canyon this month - UPI.com

Dangerous weather conditions have turned deadly in Grand Canyon National Park, where multiple hikers have died this month as summer visitation ramps up. At least four people have died in weather-related incidents in the park so far in June, including three older hikers. "On June 12, a 72-year-old m»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

France target second win as Iraq eye upset

Doha: France and Iraq are set to meet in the second group stage match in the World Cup where the tournament favourites face a team eager to prove itself on the biggest stage. While France are expected to challenge for the title, Iraq will hope to test challenge one of international football's most »»»

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Arab News 13h

Safer Co. ready to resume LNG exports, says CEO

MARIB: As Yemen’s energy sector continues to grapple with the effects of war and a steep decline in foreign investment, Safer Exploration & Production Operations Co. — the country’s largest oil and gas producer — has unveiled plans to expand the use of its hydrocarbon resources. These plans include»»»

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RT 13h

Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid Labour Party crisis

US President Donald Trump has added to the pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, blasting his record on migration and energy in a social media post before the British leader announced his resignation on Monday. Trump’s remarks come amid souring US-UK relations over the Iran war, while the US »»»

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BNE 14h

Polish-Ukrainian relations hit new low after Nawrocki revokes honour for Zelenskiy

Polish-Ukrainian relations have entered a deep crisis after Polish President Karol Nawrocki revoked Poland’s highest honour, the Order of the White Eagle, from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on June 19. The decision came just days before Zelenskiy was expected to travel to Gdańsk for anoth»»»

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BNE 14h

TIIF 2026: Uzbekistan bets on fintech ecosystems to drive next phase of digital growth

Uzbekistan's fintech sector is entering a new stage of development as companies seek to build integrated digital ecosystems that combine banking, payments, lending and ecommerce services, according to Nikolay Seleznev, co-founder and chief strategy and business development officer at Uzum, who spok»»»

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RT 14h

Why weird men try to put penises on powerful women

What’s up with all these performative clowns obsessing over the gender of obvious women? Who exactly are these amateur gynecologists, conducting speculative anatomy audits of high-profile females? They’re nothing like they perceive themselves to be, for starters. In just the latest example, a bunch»»»

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Naharnet 15h

Netanyahu: Soldiers in south Lebanon have full freedom of action to thwart threats

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized Monday that Israeli troops occupying parts of south Lebanon still enjoyed "freedom of action" despite a ceasefire that has been holding for two days. "My directive and that of the Minister of Defense to the IDF (army) is clear and has not changed»»»

UPI 15h

Bolivia roadblocks ease after state of emergency declared - UPI.com

Members of the Bolivian police and Army work to clear roadblocks in El Alto on Saturday after the declaration of a state of emergency. Photo by Luis Gandarillas/EPA June 22 (UPI) -- Bolivia began the week with 11 active roadblocks remaining across the national highway network -- a sharp decline fro»»»

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France24 15h

Access Asia - India goes football crazy: Is politics holding the country back?

In this edition of Access Asia, we explore why the world's most populous country struggles to qualify for the World Cup, despite a growing appetite for the sport. We also explore how artificial intelligence could be about to revolutionise medicine and blue-collar work.»»»

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France24 15h

Anatomy of a fall: Keir Starmer, from election landslide to precipitous descent

Dutiful rather than dynamic, Keir Starmer was elected to be a safe pair of hands after years of chaos under Britain’s Conservatives. His term ended less than two years later amid corruption allegations, policy U-turns, and after links were revealed between his choice for US ambassador and Jeff»»»

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