The Peninsula 11m

Bird flu outbreak linked to mass seal pup deaths on remote Australian island

Melbourne, Australia: Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has killed an estimated 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Australia's remote Heard Island, scientists said, marking the first detection of the virus in an Australian external territory. Researchers from the Australian Antarctic Progra»»»

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Gulf News 30m

Israeli strikes rock southern Lebanon despite truce push

Jerusalem: Israel’s military said Friday its forces struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported at le»»»

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Arab News 42m

No vaccine, conflict, mistrust: Ebola’s return to DR Congo

KINSHASA: Ebola is spreading again in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where conflict, mistrust and the lack of a vaccine have made the outbreak hard to contain. The virus, transmitted through close contact and bodily fluids, can cause a fatal haemorrhagic fever and has killed more than 15»»»

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Arab News 42m

Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions

TIJUANA: The Iranian football federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming its team is being subjected to travel restrictions during the World Cup in North America. Iran wanted to fly from their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to the United States two days before their next m»»»

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Gulf News 50m

Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi visits Thumbay Medicity in Ajman

Ajman: Thumbay Medicity welcomed Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, UAE to its Ajman campus on Friday. It marked the Minister’s first visit to one of the region’s largest integrated hubs for medical education, healthcare and research, and it set the tone for a closer conversa»»»

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Naharnet 55m

18 killed, 33 wounded overnight by surprise Israeli strikes despite 'ceasefire'

Israeli airstrikes killed 16 people overnight in the Nabatieh region of southern Lebanon, state media reported Friday, despite a peace deal in the Middle East war that includes Lebanon. Lebanon's National News Agency said "the enemy committed several massacres" with a series of airstrikes after mid»»»

Gulf News 1h

Kerala Budget 2026: Satheesan’s ‘New-age Kerala’ vision aims to reshape economy

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Friday presented his maiden State Budget, unveiling an economic roadmap centred on governance, welfare, investment and long-term growth. Holding the Finance portfolio alongside the Chief Minister’s office, Satheesan tabled the revised 2026»»»

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Naharnet 1h

18 killed, 33 wounded overnight by surprise Israeli strikes despite 'ceasefire'

Israeli airstrikes killed 16 people overnight in the Nabatieh region of southern Lebanon, state media reported Friday, despite a peace deal in the Middle East war that includes Lebanon. Lebanon's National News Agency said "the enemy committed several massacres" with a series of airstrikes after mid»»»

Novinite 1h

Bulgaria and Ukraine Eye Drone Partnership After Radev-Zelensky Meeting

Prime Minister Rumen Radev held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the European Council meeting in Brussels, in what both sides described as a substantive discussion focused on energy security, bilateral cooperation and future industrial projects. According to the»»»

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Novinite 1h

Romania Still Powers Bulgarian Tourism in the Summer, but Booking Patterns Are Changing FastOpinions

Romanian tourism demand for Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast has shown signs of slowing, although industry representatives say there is no evidence of a major decline in visitor numbers. Romania remains one of Bulgaria’s most important source markets, supported by geographic proximity, transport links, a»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Co-hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockout rounds

Guadalajara, Mexico: Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Republic of Korea at a delirious Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday. After a dreary first period, Luis Romo's goal just after half-time thanks to a goalkeeping error put Mexico »»»

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UPI 2h

Trump awards Medal of Honor to three war heroes - UPI.com

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump awards the Medal of Honor to Major James Capers Jr. during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo June 19 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has awarded the Medal of Hon»»»

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Gulf News 2h

‘They said I would never become anybody’: How this Brazilian expat rebuilt his life in the UAE

Dubai: When Pedro Bruno Neto recalls the early years of his career in Brazil, he does not talk about success. He talks about survival. The 33-year-old Brazilian personal trainer, now based in Abu Dhabi, says his journey was shaped as much by rejection and doubt as it was by ambition and discipline.»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

PM Magyar claims V4 is back: PMs of Poland, Czechia and Slovakia accept Budapest invitation

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced what he described as the revival of the Visegrád Cooperation (V4), revealing that the prime ministers of Poland, Czechia and Slovakia have accepted his invitation to meet in Hungary later this month. In a Facebook post published on Thursday, Magyar said the»»»

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Sputnik 3h

Israel Says It Remains Committed to Lebanon Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Strikes

Israel's ambassador to the United States has affirmed that Israel remains committed to the US‑brokered ceasefire with Lebanon, while warning that any violation by Hezbollah would be met with force. Ambassador Yechiel Leiter stated that Israel retains its right to respond to attacks and thwart threa»»»

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Arab News 3h

Arab teams at 2026 World Cup: Qatar suffer tough 6-0 loss to Canada

LOS ANGELES: Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 to secure their first ever World Cup victory on Thursday as Switzerland reignited their campaign with a resounding defeat of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Tournament co-hosts Canada had lost all six of their previous matches at the World Cup, at the 1986 and 20»»»

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France24 3h

World Cup 2026: Mexico reach World Cup knockout stage first after beating South Korea

Co-hosts Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over South Korea at a jubilant Guadalajara Stadium on Thursday. Luis Romo scored shortly after halftime, capitalising on a goalkeeping error, to seal Mexico's second straight win and confirm »»»

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France24 3h

US forces lift Iran ports blockade as uncertainty clouds planned Switzerland talks

The US lifted its blockade of Iranian ports on Thursday after US President Donald Trump and Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an interim peace deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. But uncertainty surrounded Friday's planned talks in Switzerland as both sides prepared for negotiations on Te»»»

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Ya Libnan 4h

US Treasury sanctions Hezbollah-aligned officials including Franjieh as it intensifies pressure to disarm the Iran-backed militia – Ya Libnan

Share: File – Suleiman Frangieh (L) is shown with former slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah . Franjieh was Hezbollah’s presidential candidate but was unable to secure the votes needed to be elected by the Lebanese Parliament WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of For»»»

Arab News 5h

Syria reports new Israeli incursion into Quneitra village amid ongoing border tensions

QUNEITRA, Syria: Israeli forces carried out an overnight incursion into a village in Syria’s southern Quneitra province, raiding several homes before withdrawing, Syrian state media reported on Thursday, in the latest incident highlighting ongoing tensions along the frontier. According to the Syria»»»

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Arab News 6h

Canada thrash 9-man Qatar for first-ever World Cup win

DUBAI: It took them two matches on home soil to get the result, but for the thousands of home fans packed into the BC Place stadium in Vancouver, Canada’s first-ever win at the World Cup was well worth the wait. A comprehensive 6-0 win over 9-man Qatar catapulted the host nation to the top of Group»»»

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Gulf News 6h

He won the divorce case — but still had to pay the dowry

Dubai: The Court of Cassation has ruled that a husband who proves serious marital harm may be exempt from paying certain divorce-related financial entitlements, such as waiting-period maintenance and compensation, but remains legally obligated to pay the deferred dowry unless it has already been se»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Are we teaching children to learn or just to remember?

“Memorise this passage by heart.” It was a simple instruction, one that many parents have probably heard before. What surprised me was not the request itself, but the amount of time devoted to it. Nearly half of a learning session was spent asking children to repeat and memorise a passage, with par»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

Nine-man Qatar fall 6-0 to Canada at World Cup 2026

DOHA: Qatar’s second World Cup 2026 group stage game saw them fall to host nation Canada 6-0 at BC Place in Vancouver on Friday. Qatar showed early promising signs when Homam Al Amin lobbed a well-weighted cross into the Canadian penalty box, but Edmilson’s follow-up effort ended up missing the net»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Sweden picks Rolls-Royce modular reactor, first new nuclear power plants in 40+ years

Sweden has selected Rolls-Royce SMR to supply three small modular reactors (SMRs) for a new nuclear power project at the Varo Peninsula next to the Ringhals site. The decision was announced by Videberg Kraft — a nuclear venture backed by utility giant Vattenfall and industrial partner Industrikraft»»»

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Arab News 9h

A look at how World Cup stars young and old are faring after first week

NEW YORK: Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper has become a star at this World Cup, and a Senegal teenager scored in his tournament debut. Here’s a look at some of the oldest and youngest players as the 48-team tournament enters its second week. Elder statesmen No better place to begin than the 41-y»»»

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Qatar Tribune 9h

Substitutes make the difference as Swiss sink Bosnia & Herzegovina 4-1

DPA Inglewood (California) Substitutes Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas were on fire as Switzerland stunned 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 at the World Cup on Thursday to boost their hopes of reaching the knock-out stages. The pair came on in the 72nd minute with the score 0-0 and were an instant hit»»»

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Naharnet 9h

Hezbollah reports fresh clashes as Raad says no need for direct negotiations

Hezbollah said its fighters were engaged in fresh clashes with the Israeli military on Thursday, hours after Lebanese state media reported that Israeli strikes in the south killed three people. The fighting came a day after the United States and Iran signed an agreement to end the Middle East war o»»»

The Peninsula 9h

Subs send Swiss to rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina

Los Angeles,: Super subs Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas fired Switzerland to a 4-1 win over 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina in a late rush of goals in Los Angeles on Thursday. The result gave the Swiss a strong chance of reaching the knockout round as one of the top two teams in Group B. They had been c»»»

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Ya Libnan 9h

US‑Iran deal leaves the future of Lebanon uncertain – Ya Libnan

Share: File- Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer The United States and Iran inked a long-awaited provisional ceasefire deal on June 17, 2026. After months of uncertainty, the people of the Gulf region can, po»»»

Arab News 10h

Strong Ramadan and Hajj results eased impact of Iran war, Saudi tourism minister says

ROME: Stronger-than-expected results from Ramadan and Hajj visitors helped ease the impact of the disruption caused by the war in Iran, Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb said on Thursday at the FII Priority Europe summit in Rome. Discussing the status of the country’s tourism sector, Al-Khate»»»

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RT 10h

US-Iran war concludes with massive toll

The US-Iran war appears to have ended after 108 days, costing American taxpayers over $100 billion, according to estimates gathered by the independent Iran War Cost Tracker. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, with Tehran also confirming the electro»»»

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Middle East Observer 10h

Egyptian Pound falls to 10.70 against dollar!

Egyptian pound keeps sliding against dollar in black market recording 10.50 for purchasing and 10.70 for selling. This comes despite the Central Bank's devaluation decision, which pushed the official pound value in banks to 8.85 and 8.87 respectively against dollar. Moreover, the bank has chann»»»

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France24 10h

French schools, trains disrupted by second deadly spring heatwave

A second spring heatwave sweeping France killed a 30-year-old man near Paris on Thursday and forced transport disruptions and school adjustments nationwide. Authorities warned the intense, prolonged spell would peak early next week with temperatures reaching up to 40°C in some areas. A 30-year-old »»»

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Gulf News 10h

Tougher post-MoU talks between US and Iran now taking place behind closed doors: Vance

Even as Washington hailed the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tehran, much of the real negotiation is now taking place behind closed doors. According to CNN, the United States and Iran are quietly working on a series of confidential proposals that would spell out how the agreement w»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Poor roads, deadly costs, and a culture of corruption in the Philippines

Manila: "Maharlika", a pre-colonial term, means "royalty" or "nobility", freeman. The Marharlika Highway in Samar is a stark contrast to its name. The Maharlika Highway in the mineral-rich island is a symbol of the Philippines' infrastructure crisis: a road that is supposed to connect communities, »»»

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BNE 10h

Viktor Orban's childhood friend retains title of richest Hungarian

The combined wealth of Hungary’s 100 richest individuals rose by HUF1.56 trillion (€3.9bn) over the past year to a record HUF12.6 trillion (€36bn), according to the latest edition of The 100 Richest Hungarians annual ranking, Index.hu writes. The increase represents annual growth of 14%, »»»

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UPI 10h

South Korean experts split over Lee Jae Myung's dialogue push amid North Korea's nuclear expansion - UPI.com

Top, from left, Hong Kyu-dok, Yoo Ho-yeol, moderator Son Gi-woong, Cho Gap-je, Lee Hoon and Lee Myung-kwon take part in a conference on South Korea’s unification policy at the Korea Press Center in Seoul on Wednesday. Bottom, panelists and attendees pose for a group photo after the conference. Cour»»»

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Arab News 11h

Three killed in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City’s Al-Rimal neighborhood

CAIRO: Three Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Thursday after an Israeli drone strike targeted a civilian vehicle in the Al-Rimal neighborhood west of Gaza City, according to medical sources. The sources said the attack struck a civilian car near Abu Khadra Mosque in western Ga»»»

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Arab News 11h

Lionel Messi’s family confirms father experiencing health-related issue

BUENOS AIRES: As Argentina legend Lionel Messi makes history at the ‌World Cup, his father is experiencing a “health situation” that prompted family members to release a statement Thursday. Jorge Messi is “under medical supervision” as he continues to recover from a medical condition that was not r»»»

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Ya Libnan 11h

Netanyahu fumes, allies rage over Trump’s Iran dea – Ya Libnan

Share: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was silent on Wednesday as President Trump released and signed a deal that Israeli officials see as a strategic and political disaster. Why it matters: Netanyahu promised the Israeli public “total victory” in Iran. He had to settle for Trump’s memora»»»

Al Manar 11h

Leader Hails Iranian Officials’ Efforts, Says Trump Desperate in Reaching Deal

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei says Iranian officials have made extensive efforts out of compassion and goodwill to reach a memorandum of understanding with the US, while the American president has used various leverage points out of desperation. “The passionate »»»

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Arab News 12h

South Africa salvage draw with late penalty after Czechs take early lead

ATLANTA: South Africa scored a penalty seven minutes from fulltime as they fought back to draw 1-1 with the Czech Republic at the World Cup on Thursday after falling behind early in the Group A clash. The result effectively left the two sides, who both lost their opening fixtures, likely requiring »»»

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The Peninsula 12h

Barshim focused on building athletics legacy beyond the high jump bar 

DOHA: Mutaz Barshim has spent more than a decade redefining the limits of the high jump, collecting Olympic medals, world titles, and establishing himself among the greatest athletes in the sport’s history. His achievements include Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020, silver in London 2012 and Rio 2016, and»»»

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UPI 12h

European parliament urges sanctions on Cuban government - UPI.com

The European Parliament approved a resolution calling for the immediate suspension of political dialogue and cooperation agreements with Cuba. File Photo by Orestis Panagiotou/EPA June 18 (UPI) -- The European Parliament approved a resolution Thursday calling for the immediate suspension of politic»»»

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The Peninsula 13h

South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive

Atlanta: Teboho Mokoena's penalty kept South Africa's dream of reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time alive after a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in Atlanta on Thursday. Michal Sadilek's early opener had the Czechs on course for just their second World Cup win as an independen»»»

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Arab News 13h

Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei says approved US deal despite having ‘different view’

TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that he had approved a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war despite having a “different view,” without elaborating. “In principle, I had a different view (about the memorandum of understanding), but I issued»»»

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UPI 13h

Israeli foreign minister calls out Kaja Kallas over apartheid remarks - UPI.com

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas is accused of comparing Israel to South African apartheid. File Photo by Thomas Traasdahl/EPA June 18 (UPI) -- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced Thursday that he is cutting all contact with Kaja Kal»»»

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Gulf News 14h

US lifts Iran ports blockade as uncertainty clouds Swiss Iran talks

Washington, United States: The US on Thursday lifted a blockade of Iranian ports imposed during the Middle East war after President Donald Trump signed a deal to end the conflict, as uncertainty surrounded planned talks in Switzerland aiming to take the accord further. The signing of the deal by Tr»»»

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UPI 14h

Argentina bets on citizenship-by-investment program - UPI.com

Argentina is preparing to launch South America's first citizenship-by-investment program. File Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo June 18 (UPI) -- Argentina is preparing to launch South America's first citizenship-by-investment program, an initiative that would allow foreign nationals to app»»»

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