Arab News 23m

Fashion students showcase heritage-inspired collections in Riyadh

RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia’s fashion sector expands, designers are increasingly drawing inspiration from the Kingdom’s diverse landscape and heritage. This was evident at the Arts and Skills Institute’s 13th cohort showcase, held under the theme “Beyond the Horizon,” where emerging designers reinterpr»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Netanyahu says Israel to keep buffer zone in Lebanon as long as needed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday that Israel's "struggle" is not over yet, and that more challenges lie ahead, after the U.S. and Iran signed an MoU to end the war between them, which also inlcudes a clause about stopping the conflict in Lebanon and respecting its sovere»»»

Al Majalla 1h

World Cup songs: from local themes to global industry

Rewind almost a century, to the 1930s, and the FIFA World Cup had no need to produce an official song or fashion a unified sonic identity. This was a purely sporting event, shaped by the era's politics and communication methods. Match results were printed in newspapers, and fans followed the games »»»

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Al Majalla 1h

A smarter ball, or a safer one? The header dilemma facing world football

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway in the US, Canada, and Mexico amid mounting controversy, aspects of the world’s most popular sport are under increasing scientific and medical scrutiny. Beyond the questioning of Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein, the denial of entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulka»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Serbian court jails school shooter's parents on retrial

Belgrade: A Serbian court on Thursday found the parents of a teenage school shooter guilty of his neglect and abuse, reinstating a lengthy jail sentence after a high-profile retrial. The killings of nine students and a security guard in the Belgrade elementary school on May 3, 2023, shocked the Bal»»»

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Al Majalla 1h

How Pakistan quietly brokered the historic US-Iran deal

With the quiet force of history turning a page, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared that the United States and Iran—adversaries locked in decades of hostility—had reached an agreement that promises not just a cessation of hostilities but a redefinition of the strategic landscape of th»»»

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BNE 1h

Senegal's powerful ex-PM Ousmane Sonko opens door to IMF debt talks as fiscal crisis deepens

Senegal’s former prime minister Ousmane Sonko has indicated he is open to discussing a debt restructuring with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), signalling a possible breakthrough in efforts to resolve a fiscal crisis that has disrupted relations between Dakar and the lender. The country’s par»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

MRF Submits Legislative Package on Revival Process Reparations, Minority Rights, Civil Registration and Electoral Rules

The parliamentary group of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) announced Thursday that it has submitted a package of draft laws concerning the rights of representatives of the Turkish and Muslim communities, including those who were affected by the so-called “Revival Process” of forcible ass»»»

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France24 1h

US will review its military presence in Europe, Hegseth tells NATO

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of NATO defence ministers Thursday that Washington will carry out a sweeping review of its military presence in Europe. The Pentagon chief slammed some European allies for failing to provide US forces access to bases in Europe during the US-Israeli war»»»

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Arab News 1h

Death toll from Israeli fire in Gaza since ceasefire passes 1,000, says health ministry

CAIRO: The number of Palestinians ‌killed by Israeli fire in Gaza has reached more than 1,000 since a US-brokered ceasefire last October, the enclave’s health ministry said ​on Thursday, as at least three people were reported killed in the latest strike. Medics said an Israeli strike hit a vehicle »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

MRF Submits Legislative Package on Minority Rights, Civil Registration, and Electoral Rules

The parliamentary group of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) has submitted a package of draft laws concerning the rights of representatives of the Turkish and Muslim communities, including those who were affected by the so-called “Revival Process” (an internationally condemned assimilation»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Government Vows to Put All Regions on Equal Footing by Improving Connectivity

Improving transport connectivity across Bulgaria will help place all regions on an equal footing and reduce long-standing regional disparities, Regional Development and Public Works Minister Ivan Shishkov said on Thursday. Speaking at a National Meeting of Local and Central Executive Authorities in»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Abu Dhabi property deals hit record Dh38.1 billion in first quarter

Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s residential property market recorded its strongest first quarter on record, with Dh38.1 billion worth of sales across 8,100 transactions between January and March, according to Cavendish Maxwell. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The total value of hom»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout berths

Los Angeles, United States: Mexico and South Korea will aim to punch their ticket to the World Cup knockout rounds on Thursday when they meet in Guadalajara knowing a win would guarantee a last 32 berth. The Group A rivals head into the fixture at the Estadio Akron fresh from respective victories o»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 3h

Hungarian universities slip down the latest QS World University Rankings, only one improves

The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, one of the most widely recognised higher education league tables globally, has published its latest rankings for 2027. Ten Hungarian universities were included in this year’s list, but the results reveal a challenging year for the country’s h»»»

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RT 3h

What’s in Rupert Lowe’s rape gangs report?

At least 250,000 British girls suffered sickening sexual abuse by Pakistani gangs, who were enabled by police, social workers, and even Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to commit “child rape on an industrial scale,” British MP Rupert Lowe’s ‘Rape Gang Report’ has detailed. Published on Tuesday, the 218»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Sadyr Japarov opens Issyk-Kul Forum in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov spoke at the opening of the Issyk-Kul Forum, which is taking place from June 18 to 22. In his speech, he recalled how 40 years ago, the prominent Kyrgyz writer Chingiz Aitmatov took the initiative to gather world thinkers to discuss the problems of humanity and»»»

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France24 4h

Mixed reactions over US-Iran deal in Lebanon

Although the US-Iran deal brings hope to Lebanon, reactions remain mixed. Lebanon may be mentioned in the first paragraph, it is not included in the $300 billion reconstruction fund despite the south of the country having been totally destroyed, and Israeli strikes have not stopped. FRANCE 24's Ren»»»

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Business-review 4h

Revolut’s goal: 20 million retail customers by the end of 2026

Revolut, the fintech company with over 70 million customers globally, has appointed Wiktor Stopa to lead the Growth and Marketing Department for Central and Eastern Europe. Wiktor is also responsible for coordinating the same types of activities in Western Europe. BR sat down with him to ask him ab»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

ISUL Surgeons Perform Bulgaria’s First Small-Intestine Graft Reconstruction of Cervical Esophagus

Bulgarian surgeons at the Queen Ioanna - ISUL Hospital in Sofia have performed the country's first small-intestine transplant reconstruction of the cervical esophagus, preserving speech and swallowing in a patient with advanced cancer. The surgery lasted more than 10 hours and was performed on a 58»»»

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Arab News 4h

Across the globe, women’s cricket is breaking boundaries

In the first 11 matches out of the 33 scheduled for the 2026 women’s T20 World Cup, there have been several surprises, coupled with strong expressions of intent by Australia, India, and England. Margins for error are fine in T20 cricket and New Zealand illustrated that in abundance against the West»»»

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France24 5h

Tehran and Washington sign interim peace deal to end US-Israeli war on Iran

President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday signed an interim deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. The two countries now have 60 days to hammer out a lasting agreement that would see Tehran diluting its enriched uranium stocks in exchange for sweeping sancti»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

Media Review: June 18

No single topic dominates Thursday's news media. ECONOMY Speaking on Nova TV's morning show, former economy minister Nikolay Vassilev criticized the government, arguing that it had failed to present any meaningful ideas for the budget. He said annual spending needed to be reduced by some EUR 6 bill»»»

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France24 5h

Ukraine hits Moscow with 'large-scale' attack, oil refinery strike 'justified', Zelensky says

Smoke rose over Moscow Thursday morning after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack in years, hitting the Moscow oil refinery and sparking fires in and around the capital. The attack on the oil refinery was a "justified response" to Russian strikes in Ukraine, said President Volodymyr Zelensky.»»»

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Novinite 5h

Bulgaria Moves Closer to Removal From Global Money Laundering Watchlist After Major Reform PushOpinions

Bulgaria has received a major positive assessment in its efforts to combat financial crime after implementing all 40 recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to a report published by MONEYVAL and announced by the Ministry of Justice. The development marks a significant m»»»

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Arab News 5h

Jordan set to receive $188m IMF financing amid regional turmoil

RIYADH: Jordan is set to receive $188 million in fresh International Monetary Fund financing to support economic reforms and stability amid continued disruption from the Middle East conflict. The IMF Executive Board completed the fifth review of Jordan’s Extended Fund Facility arrangement and the s»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Abu Dhabi restricts delivery motorcycles on highways after rise in fatal accidents

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi have introduced new restrictions on delivery motorcycles, banning them from using highways with speed limits of 120km/h or above following a rise in serious accidents involving riders. Abu Dhabi Mobility, through the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), said the mo»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Citizenship for cash? New allegations emerge over Hungarian passport granted to wealthy Canadians

New allegations have surfaced concerning Hungary’s citizenship programme, with claims that wealthy Canadian nationals obtained Hungarian citizenship despite allegedly failing to meet the legal requirements. Former government accused of facilitating controversial citizenship approvals The accusation»»»

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24 News Agency 5h

National Bank Chief reports to Parliament on key economic indicators - | 24.KG

Chairman of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Baketaev, presented the regulator’s annual report to the Zhogorku Kenesh, outlining key economic and financial indicators for the past year. According to Baketaev, prudent monetary policy helped maintain stability in the domestic foreign e»»»

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Gulf News 6h

What do Iran and the US stand to gain from their deal? Here’s what to know

Cairo: The interim deal reached by the United States and Iran to end their war will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the two adversaries back to the negotiating table over Tehran’s nuclear programme. It will also give Iran an immediate benefit, allowing it to sell its oil freely again, accordi»»»

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Arab News 6h

Taiwan president says hopes for $14 bn US arms sale ‘as soon as possible’

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s president said Thursday he hoped the United States would approve a $14 billion arms sale “as soon as possible,” reiterating that the democratic island “rejects unification” with China. Taipei relies heavily on Washington’s support to counter growing pressure from Beijing, which cla»»»

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Gulf News 6h

France's first traditional Hindu temple to open doors in September

Paris: Members of the Indian diaspora in France on Thursday announced that the country will soon have its first traditional Hindu temple, with its inauguration scheduled for September. Speaking to IANS, members of the Indian community expressed pride over the development. Bhavi Parekh, a member of »»»

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Arab News 6h

Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island

SYDNEY: A pathogenic strain of bird flu killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on a sub-Antarctic volcanic island, Australian scientists said Thursday. Researchers found the remote Heard and McDonald Islands littered with seal carcasses when they arrived on a r»»»

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Gulf News 7h

‘We cannot be closer’: Trump signals strong ties with Modi despite recent frictions

Evian: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday sought to show there was no daylight between him and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, effusively describing Modi as his loyal friend even as their relationship is tested by trade tensions, oil sanctions and, most recently, a US military strike that »»»

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Gulf News 7h

KHDA: Want your child to open up more? A parenting expert explains how

Dubai: Few things frustrate parents more than asking their child about their day and being met with a one-word answer. Whether it is a shrug, a quick "fine" or complete silence, many parents worry when children seem reluctant to share what is happening in their lives. According to parenting special»»»

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Naharnet 7h

US-Iran deal cites Lebanon's 'territorial integrity' but sidesteps explicit 'withdrawal'

The interim deal reached by the United States and Iran to end their war will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the two adversaries back to the negotiating table over Tehran’s nuclear program. It will also give Iran an immediate benefit, allowing it to sell its oil freely again, according to det»»»

Arab News 7h

Recipes for Success: Chef Robert Tsitaishvili 

DUBAI: Robert Tsitaishvili is the head chef of Qartuli, a Georgian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, where his goal, he says, is “to reinterpret Georgian culinary heritage for a contemporary audience.” Tsitaishvili has more than 12 years of experience spanning hotels and restaurants across Georgia and »»»

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Arab News 7h

Kane double fires England World Cup bid as Ronaldo’s Portugal stumble

LOS ANGELES, United States: England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo. In an enthralling Group L game at the Texas home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team, »»»

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BNE 7h

TIIF 2026: An Uzbek boom is underway

Uzbekistan is booming. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev rattled off an impressive string of successes in his keynote speech at the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) on June 17 to a hall packed with business partners, regional dignitaries and foreign investors who have come to se»»»

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Actmedia 7h

Survey:Falling consumption, political instability and rising costs hit hiring plans 

Falling consumption and purchasing power, domestic political instability and rising operating costs are the factors that have most affected companies' hiring plans, according to a survey conducted by eJobs Romania and published on Wednesday.Thus, 41.3% of employers who took part in the survey said »»»

Actmedia 7h

Lucian Croitoru: Despite intervention, Western order is largely a spontaneous market order

Western order remains grounded predominantly in the spontaneous order of the market, despite the high level of government intervention in modern economies, Lucian Croitoru, adviser to the governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), said on Wednesday at a debate on his book "Letter to Augustin -»»»

UPI 7h

On This Day, June 18: Saudi prince executed for assassination of King Faisal - UPI.com

On June 18, 1975, Saudi Arabian Prince Museid was publicly beheaded in Riyadh for the assassination of King Faisal. 1 of 5 | On June 18, 1975, Saudi Arabian Prince Museid was publicly beheaded in Riyadh for the assassination of King Faisal, pictured. File Photo by Marion S. Trikosko/Library of Cong»»»

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24 News Agency 7h

Central Asian countries first to jointly support UN Charter principles - | 24.KG

The countries of Central Asia have become the first regional group of states to jointly join an international United Nations initiative dedicated to the upcoming 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter. Photo UN press service The Permanent Representatives of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz»»»

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Sputnik 8h

Despite Iran-US Deal, Shipping Giants Give Hormuz the Cold Shoulder

Major carriers remain reluctant to transit the chokepoint—a vital conduit for roughly one-fifth of global seaborne oil and LNG—according to SCMP, which cited industry insiders and vessel-tracking data. The MoU signed by the US and Iran reportedly promises to restore safe commercial shipping, but Da»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Arab League Assistant Secretary-General: Qatar played a positive role in reaching US-Iran agreem

Cairo: Assistant Secretary-General and Head of Political Affairs Sector at the Arab League, Dr. Khaled bin Mohammed Manzalawi, praised the State of Qatar’s efforts that helped lead to an agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Manzalawi said that Qatar played a constru»»»

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Novinite 8h

Summer 2026 Holiday Prices Compared: Bulgaria Remains the Cheapest OptionOpinions

Summer 2026 has already begun, and early forecasts suggest that holiday costs across Europe will remain elevated. Rising inflation in supply chains, higher labor expenses, and continued strong international tourism demand are among the main factors pushing prices upward. A comparison of Bulgaria, N»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Switzerland eye improved show against Bosnia and Herzegovina

Doha, Qatar: Switzerland are set to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina today, with both sides looking to strengthen their position in a tightly contested World Cup Group B. The match, scheduled for 10pm Qatar time at Los Angeles Stadium, marks the third game in Group B, which also features Canada and Q»»»

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The Peninsula 8h

South Africa, Czechia meet in crucial clash

Doha, Qatar: One match into the FIFA World Cup and the margin for error has already disappeared for South Africa and Czechia. When the two nations meet at Atlanta Stadium today in their second Group A fixture, it is a chance to rescue their campaigns before the knockout dream begins to slip away. W»»»

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Arab News 8h

Daily Telegraph columnist argues Saudi Arabia should join G7

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia should be invited to join the Group of Seven nations as the organization adapts to a changing global order, according to a column published in the Daily Telegraph by former UK prime ministerial representative to Saudi Arabia Ken Costa. Costa argued that while the G7 was created »»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Qatar chase history against Canada

Doha, Qatar: Qatar are confident of continuing their encouraging start at the World Cup as they face co-hosts Canada in an intriguing Group B clash in Vancouver. The match kicks off at BC Place Vancouver Stadium early Friday (1am Qatar time), with Switzerland taking on Bosnia and Herzegovina three »»»

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