Dailynews Hungary 2m

Busy week for Hungary’s Foreign Ministry: EU talks, V4 diplomacy, Austria meetings and Brussels summit

Hungary’s Foreign Ministry has concluded what Foreign Minister Anita Orbán described as a busy and productive week of diplomacy, with meetings stretching from Luxembourg to Vienna and Brussels and covering issues ranging from European Union enlargement to regional cooperation and migration. In a su»»»

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France24 6m

Zelensky returns Polish award as WWII row strains alliance

Ukraine and Poland's close wartime partnership has been shaken by a growing dispute over World War II history, with President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior Ukrainian officials returning Polish state honours after Warsaw stripped him of its highest award. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and h»»»

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Al Manar 25m

Videos Show Towns in Nabatieh Region during Ceasefire

Our correspondent Ali Shbeib toured the towns of the Nabatieh region, which witnessed a fierce Zionist aggression, but despite everything, they remained steadfast, defiant, and proud against the occupation. Nabatieh al-Fawqa – Kfar Tebnit Highway Nabatieh al-Fawqa Ali Al-Taher Hill Zibdin-Nabatieh »»»

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Ya Libnan 33m

Cautious calm returns to South Lebanon – Ya Libnan

Share: Smoke rises to the sky following an Israeli military strike in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel, Friday, June 19, 2026. A state of cautious calm is being observed across southern Lebanon and the country as a whole After two days of intense military escalation, no airstrikes or a»»»

Arab News 42m

Oman trade surplus steady at $4bn despite drop in oil, gas exports 

JEDDAH: Oman’s trade surplus held steady at 1.54 billion Omani rials ($4.01 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, as imports fell faster than exports, preliminary data showed. Total merchandise exports fell 8.5 percent year-on-year to 5.3 billion rials, while imports declined 11.7 percent to 3.8 b»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Saudi Arabia, UAE top destinations for Pakistani job seekers despite conflict

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani workers continued to head to Gulf countries for jobs despite the conflict that engulfed parts of the Middle East earlier this year, according to official migration data. Figures released by the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment showed that more than 300,000 Pakistani»»»

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Arab News 1h

France presses ahead with music festivals despite extreme heat

PARIS: France on Sunday prepared to host its annual street music festival in boiling heat, with a third of the country placed on red alert and alcohol consumption banned. Every year on June 21, musicians take over France, filling bars, street corners and rooftops as revellers celebrate midsummer la»»»

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Arab News 1h

Implementation gap biggest obstacle to development, says IsDB chairman 

JEDDAH: The biggest obstacle facing many Islamic Development Bank member countries is not access to capital but weak implementation capacity that prevents development plans from becoming bankable projects, IsDB Group Chairman Mohammed Al-Jasser said. Speaking to Arab News after securing a new five-»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Watch: Dubai Police join Indian expats to celebrate International Yoga Day in UAE

Dubai/Abu Dhabi: When the Dubai Police Band struck up its performance at the Dubai Police Officers' Club early on Sunday morning, it set the tone for what turned out to be one of the most spirited International Yoga Day celebrations the UAE community has seen. More than 2,500 people rolled out thei»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Three boys die after sea rescue at Spanish beach

Madrid, Spain: Three boys have died after getting into difficulty while swimming at a beach near Tarragona in northeastern Spain, officials said Sunday. The incident happened on Friday at Arrabassada beach when a group of six boys jumped into the sea from rocks while a yellow warning flag was flyin»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Hundreds of foreign troops to cross Hungary under newly approved military operation

The Hungarian government has authorised military troop movements across the country as part of an international Black Sea mine-clearing mission, according to a government decree published in the latest issue of the Hungarian Gazette. The decision allows up to 500 military personnel at a time to tra»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Australian government extends cut to fuel sales tax

Canberra, Australia: The Australian government on Sunday announced it will extend a cut to the tax on fuel sales for another month at a lower rate. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that the fuel excise cut will be rolled back from a discount of 32 cents (about 0.22 U.S. dollars) a lit»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Ebola cases rise to 956, with 247 deaths: DR Congo

Kinshasa, DR Congo: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced that the number of confirmed Ebola cases has risen to 956, including 247 deaths, as the outbreak continues and the country's health sector faces increasing pressure. The Ministry of Health of the DRC stated in a press release »»»

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Naharnet 2h

Lebanon central bank condemns Israeli strike on branch in south

Lebanon's central bank on Saturday condemned a "direct and deliberate" Israeli attack on one of its branches in the southern city of Nabatieh, where Israel had intensified its strikes despite a ceasefire. "Israeli forces directly targeted a branch of the Bank of Lebanon in Nabatieh," the bank said »»»

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Cautious calm engulfs south Lebanon as ceasefire appears to hold

Cautious calm has been engulfing south Lebanon since Saturday, after Israel's political leadership ordered its army to cease its operations, reportedly following intense U.S. pressure to do so. An Israeli army official said Saturday that the military had received orders from the political leadershi»»»

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Vance says 'things getting better' in Lebanon

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said that Lebanon is one of "two big things" that will be discussed in the negotiations with Iran, as he departed from Washington for Switzerland. “I can only be there for a day or two. I think we’re going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progre»»»

Arab News 3h

Tunisia crash out of World Cup after devastating defeat to Japan

RIYADH: The 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup history — at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Monterrey — brought Tunisia and Japan together in a meeting that carried major consequences for both teams. Japan needed a convincing victory to keep pace with the Netherlands, who had thrashed Sweden 5-1 earlier in»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Arctic Cooperation Impossible Without Russia – Expert

The Arctic Council should be restored to its original format, and Russia’s participation is essential as it helps advance national interests and defend sovereign rights over Arctic territories and resources, Irina Strelnikova, director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Arctic Studies at HSE Unive»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Summer solstice today brings longest day of the year to Qatar 

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will witness the summer solstice for 2026 today, June 21, marking the official start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The Qatar Meteorology Department stated that the summer solstice is an astronomical event that occurs when the Sun reaches its northernmost poin»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Brent crude set for 8percent weekly fall

Doha, Qatar: Brent crude edged higher on Friday but remained on track for a weekly decline of about 8%, as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah eased immediate supply concerns. Brent crude futures settled at $80.57, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at $77.54. For th»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Al Jazeera condemns Israeli army’s deliberate killing of its cameraman Ahmed Wishah in Gaza

Doha, Qatar: Al Jazeera Media Network condemned the deliberate killing of its Al Jazeera Mubasher Channel’s cameraman Ahmed Wishah (pictured) by Israeli occupation forces yesterday in an Israeli bombardment that targeted a house in the Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip. This heinous crime comes»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Egypt seek landmark victory against New Zealand to boost knockout hopes

Doha, Qatar: Egypt will look to move within touching distance of a historic place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage when they face New Zealand in a Group G match at BC Place tomorrow (4am, Qatar time). The Pharaohs head into the match carrying renewed belief after an impressive opening-roun»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Sri Lanka’s Pathirage eyes Commonwealth Games, Asian record after Doha triumph

Doha, Qatar: Sri Lankan javelin throw sensation Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage captured his maiden Doha Diamond League victory in emphatic fashion on Friday evening with a monumental 88.68m mark, and wasted no time looking ahead to claiming back-to-back global championships medals. After becoming the ei»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Spain face Saudi test in crucial Group H clash

Doha, Qatar: When Spain and Saudi Arabia meet in Atlanta today, the stakes will be far greater than three points. In a group where all four teams are level on points and goal difference after the opening round of matches, a victory could put either side in a strong position to reach the knockout st»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Japan stroll to victory over Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game

Monterrey, Mexico: Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Qatar prepare for must-win clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina

Doha, Qatar: Qatar began full-fledged preparations for a decisive Group B clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina at Seattle Stadium on Wednesday, with their FIFA World Cup knockout hopes hanging in the balance. After opening their campaign with a late 1-1 draw against group favourites Switzerland, Qatar »»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Trainer Excellence Programme strengthens govt training ecosystem

Doha, Qatar: The “Trainer Excellence” Programme is playing a key role in strengthening Qatar’s government training ecosystem by preparing qualified national trainers capable of transferring practical expertise and supporting workforce development across the public sector. Speaking about the program»»»

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Arabfinance 5h

From Fragmentation to Scale: Egypt’s Marble and Granite Industry Arab Finance For Information Technology

Egypt’s marble and granite sector, long a fragmented collection of small-scale workshops, is now undergoing a transformative pivot. Production is being pushed into organized, high-efficiency industrial zones as part of a government strategy to position the industry as a key pillar of the national e»»»

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France24 6h

Iran says closed Strait of Hormuz as US deal hits obstacle ahead of Swiss talks

Iran said Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while warning that upcoming talks with the United States in Switzerland are unlikely to advance unless the fighting stops. President Donald Trump countered by threatening U.S.-imposed tolls o»»»

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Gulf News 6h

India PM Narendra Modi calls for making yoga part of daily life on International Yoga Day

Kolkata: On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people across the country to adopt yoga as a part of their daily lives, emphasising that it promotes healthy living, a healthy mind, and long-term well-being. Addressing a huge gathering of »»»

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The Peninsula 8h

Room heroics earn Curacao World Cup point against Ecuador

Kansas City: Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero against Ecuador on Saturday, keeping out a barrage of shots to help the tiny Caribbean nation claim their first ever World Cup point in a goalless draw that keeps alive their hopes of reaching the knockout phase. Ecuador, who finished second in»»»

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Arab News 8h

Spain seek reset vs. Saudi Arabia after opening draw

Spain extended their unbeaten streak in competitive fixtures to 32 matches during their World Cup ‌opener last week. And yet, it was hard not to see La Roja’s scoreless draw against debutant Cape Verde — the third-least-populated country to ever qualify for the World Cup — as a disastrous start for»»»

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Arab News 8h

Undav scores twice, saves Germany with 2-1 World Cup win over Ivory Coast

TORONTO: Deniz Undav scored two goals off the bench as Germany pulled off a thrilling comeback to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 ​in their World Cup Group E match on Saturday, securing their place in the knockout stage for the first time since they won the title in 2014. After having two goals disallowed in »»»

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Arab News 8h

Curacao’s Eloy Room makes 15 saves, sends island nation to 0-0 draw with Ecuador in World Cup

KANSAS CITY, Missouri: Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves against a relentless Ecuador attack, allowing The Blue Wave to earn a 0-0 draw against the heavily favored La Tri on Saturday night and earn the tiny island nation its first-ever World Cup point. The outcome also allowed Germany, whi»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Hormuz, Lebanon test Trump’s fast-tracked Iran deal

Dubai: Just days after President Donald Trump fast-tracked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran, the accord is facing its first major challenge, with disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, renewed fighting in Lebanon and Trump’s threat to impose US tolls on shipping raising fresh questions ab»»»

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Arab News 10h

US rejects Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure claim as peace talks open in Switzerland

ZURICH/DUBAI/WASHINGTON: US and Iranian negotiators were set to begin talks in Switzerland on Sunday aimed at advancing a fragile ceasefire and laying the groundwork for a broader agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and regional security, even as the two sides clashed over Tehran’s claim that it ha»»»

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Arab News 10h

India’s Cockroach Party supporters bang plates to call for education minister's resignation

NEW DELHI: Supporters of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party banged steel plates with spoons in a protest Saturday to demand the resignation of the education minister over allegations of examination irregularities and repeated paper leaks. The protest near Parliament in New Delhi by hundreds of stu»»»

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Arab News 11h

Congo says confirmed Ebola cases rise to 956, including 247 deaths

KINSHASA: The ​Democratic Republic of Congo said ‌on ‌Saturday ​the ‌number ⁠of ​confirmed Ebola ⁠cases in the country ⁠had ‌risen ‌to ​956, ‌including 247 ‌deaths. On Friday, ‌confirmed cases were at ⁠933, ⁠and deaths were 245. At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for di»»»

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Arab News 11h

Undav scores twice, saves Germany with 2-1 World Cup win over Ivory Coast

TORONTO: Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup. Four minutes into stoppage time, Undav received a pass from Felix Nmecha in front of the net and rifled it past Ivor»»»

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RT 12h

X greenlights Israeli national security minister’s online call to burn Lebanon

Social media platform X has declined to remove a post by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calling for the destruction of Lebanon, despite its rules prohibiting threats and incitement targeting people on the basis of ethnicity, national origin or religion. Published on Friday, the »»»

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France24 12h

Spotlight - A deal in 'dire straits'? Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert talks to France 24

Just days after President Trump hailed a 60-day peace agreement with Iran, elements of the deal appear to be unravelling. Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite a provision in the agreement guaranteeing the safe passage of commercial vessels Iran says the pact's first pri»»»

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Qatar Tribune 13h

Brobbey rewards Koeman with early double as Dutch thump Sweden 5-1

DPA Houston Netherlands forward Brian Brobbey justified the decision to bring him into the starting line-up with two poacher’s goals in a 5-1 World Cup stroll over Sweden on Saturday. Cody Gakpo also netted a double in Houston to boost the three-times runners-up, with Anthony Elanga’s goal for 4-1 »»»

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Qatar Tribune 13h

Qatar’s unwavering support bolsters Lebanon’s path to recovery: Analysts

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha For decades, Qatar has remained one of Lebanon’s most reliable partners, providing sustained diplomatic, humanitarian and economic support aimed at preserving the country’s stability, sovereignty and development. As Lebanon continues to face economic challenges, political unc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 13h

On World Refugee Day, UNHCR, QC expand partnership

Tribune News Network Doha UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and Qatar Charity (QC) signed two agreements worth QR3,079,324 (approximately US$ 844,808) to support more than 15,000 vulnerable displaced people in Lebanon and the Middle East and North Africa. The agreements were signed in Doha by Ahmed Mohs»»»

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Qatar Tribune 13h

India hails Qatar’s pivotal role in securing US-Iran understanding: HE Vipul

Satyendra Pathak Doha India has welcomed the understanding between the United States and Iran to end the recent conflict in West Asia with the Ambassador of India to Qatar HE Vipul praising Qatar’s decisive diplomatic intervention and reaffirming India’s unwavering support for Qatar’s efforts to pr»»»

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Arab News 14h

Brobbey, Gakpo double delight as slick Netherlands dismantle Sweden

HOUSTON: An early double from Brian Brobbey, two more in the second half for Cody Gakpo and a late goal from Crysencio Summerville helped the Netherlands cruise to an impressive 5-1 win over Sweden at the World Cup on Saturday. The Dutch delivered the performance coach Ronald Koeman had demanded af»»»

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Arab News 14h

Palestinians ‘trapped’ between Israeli settler violence and Hamas atrocities, UN Commission chair tells Arab News

NEW YORK CITY: Two systems of violence — one entrenched in the occupied West Bank and enabled by the Israeli state, the other born of Gaza’s ruin and enforced by Hamas — are closing in on the same population from opposite directions, the chair of the UN Independent International Commission of Inqui»»»

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France24 15h

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz – citing alleged ⁠violations of a ceasefire agreement ​by the US ‌and Israel. Tehran said the closure was the "first step" in response ​to what it described ​as breaches ​of commitments regarding the continuing clashes in Lebanon - and warned ​that further measu»»»

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Arab News 15h

Lebanon central bank condemns Israeli strike on branch in south

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s central bank on Saturday condemned a “direct and deliberate” Israeli attack on one of its branches in the southern city of Nabatieh, where Israel has intensified its strikes despite a ceasefire. “Israeli forces directly targeted a branch of the Bank of Lebanon in Nabatieh,” the ba»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Dutch swat Sweden as Germany, Ivory Coast eye World Cup knockout rounds

Los Angeles, United States: The Netherlands put one foot in the World Cup knockout rounds with a stylish 5-1 demolition of Sweden on Saturday as Germany prepared to take on the Ivory Coast with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32. Sweden, themselves 5-1 winners against Tunisia in their ope»»»

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