Gulf News 5m

Why ancient yoga is the modern stress buster

Imagine a prescription that instantly lowers your heart rate, flushes stress hormones from your blood, costs absolutely nothing, and comes with zero negative side effects. If it was invented today, it would be a multi-billion-dollar medical breakthrough. Instead, it’s an ancient practice that’s bee»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

DRFC hosts Ireland Rugby star Erin King for development session

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Rugby Football Club (DRFC) was delighted to welcome Irish international rugby player and DRFC alumna, Erin King, for a special training session with the club’s ladies and girls on Sunday at Doha Sports Park. King, an Irish international player and captain, returned to»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

Ronaldinho coming out of retirement to join Italian 3rd division side

Rome: Former Ballon d'Or and World Cup winner Ronaldinho is set to come out of retirement aged 46 to play for Ravenna in the Italian third tier, according to reports in Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport. The sports daily said that Ronaldinho was scheduled to sign a deal in Miami on Tuesday and tha»»»

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Arab News 7h

World Cup baby joy for Norway’s Ostigard

WASHINGTON: Days after scoring ‌in Norway’s 4-1 win over Iraq, Norway defender Leo Ostigard has become a father, following the birth of his first child over FaceTime as he continues his World Cup campaign with the squad. Ostigard, who has been receiving parenting tips from teammate Erling Haaland, »»»

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UPI 8h

Trump, Meloni double down on social media spat - UPI.com

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been fighting with President Donald Trump over social media. File Photo via G7/UPI | License Photo June 20 (UPI) -- After a day of jabs on social media, President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are continuing to duke it out online. O»»»

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Arab News 10h

Trump insists Meloni asked repeatedly for photo together at G7

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump insisted on Saturday that Italian Prime Minister Meloni requested “over and over” for a photo with him at a G7 meeting earlier this week, further inflaming an extraordinary diplomatic dust up between the two allies. “Meloni asked, over and over, for a picture w»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 10h

Bulgarians Must Preserve Todor Kableshkov’s Thirst for Freedom, President Says on Revolutionary’s 175th Birth Anniversary

Bulgarians must preserve and carry into the future the unquenchable thirst for freedom, sacrifice, courage and selflessness embodied by revolutionary Todor Kableshkov, President Iliana Iotova said on Saturday in Koprivshtitsa. She was a guest at the 10th family reunion of the Kableshkov family, and»»»

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Arab News 11h

Riyadh-based studio helps fuel revival of Saudi rock scene

RIYADH: On a quiet street in Riyadh, behind an ordinary door and inside a modest room packed with amplifiers, guitars and recording equipment, some of Saudi Arabia’s heaviest music is being created. For years, Saudi rock and metal musicians faced a common problem: finding a place that understood th»»»

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Gulf News 15h

UAE workers return to jobs with renewed confidence as uncertainty eases

Dubai: The alarm clocks are ringing earlier again. Uniforms are being pressed, work vehicles are back on the roads, and office routines are falling into place. Across the UAE, many workers are returning to their jobs with a renewed sense of purpose after months that tested patience, resilience, and»»»

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Arab News 19h

Nigerian migrants returning from South Africa face the same economic issues they left behind

LAGOS: When the flight carrying hundreds of Nigerians fleeing South Africa landed in Lagos last week, the first feeling of passenger Iniebong James was one of relief. Then came worry.Nearly two weeks after his return to his homeland, James, 52, is trying to settle back into the life he left 10 year»»»

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RT 19h

Trump says there are ‘no limits’ to his power

US President Donald Trump has denied that the war on Iran has highlighted the limits of his ability to project power, telling Axios on Thursday that “there are no limits.” On Tuesday, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding, extending a 60-day ceasefire and laying the ground for »»»

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Arab News 22h

Without the injured Christian Pulisic, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round

SEATTLE: Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the Americans one bit.The US national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its second straight victory at the largest World Cup in history.“C.P. is »»»

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Arab News 23h

Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges in France

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi lost an appeal ‌and will stand trial on rape charges in France. An appeals court in Versailles concluded that there was sufficient evidence for Hakimi, 27, to ​stand trial, according to a statement provided to The Athletic on Friday. Hakimi has denied any wrongdoing si»»»

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UPI 19.06. 22:01

Australian police arrest third suspect in 2024 synagogue arson - UPI.com

People leave flowers and an Australian flag at a tribute at the Adass Israel Synagogue after a arson attack in Melbourne, Australia, in December 2024. A third suspected arsonist was arrested Friday. File Photo by Joel Carrett/EPA June 19 (UPI) -- The Victoria, Australia, Joint Counter Terrorism Tea»»»

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Arab News 19.06. 21:12

Lamine Yamal says he’s not fully fit and is unlikely to start in Spain’s second World Cup game

ATLANTA, USA: Lamine Yamal is not feeling 100 percent fit and is not likely to start for Spain in the match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday at the World Cup. Yamal came into the tournament nursing a left hamstring injury and was only a substitute in the team’s opener on Monday — a disappointing 0-0 »»»

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Arab News 19.06. 20:36

Canadian PM Carney praises character of team after first World Cup finals win

VANCOUVER: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney paid the nation’s soccer team a locker room visit after they secured the country’s first World Cup finals match win and commended the players for the character they showed after one of their teammates went down with a broken leg. Canada romped to a bit»»»

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France24 19.06. 19:30

Talking Europe - Treating energy crisis with fossil fuels is like giving a diabetic sugar: EU Commissioner Jorgensen

EU leaders have cautiously welcomed Donald Trump's signing of an interim agreement with Iran, after nearly four months of war in the Middle East. But it is only a Memorandum of Understanding, and Europeans know the US president too well to celebrate prematurely. The conflict has led to the most sev»»»

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UPI 19.06. 18:48

ICC's Karim Khan suspended from British bar for sexual allegations - UPI.com

International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan walked with Asaad al-Shaibani, right, in Damascus, Syria, in 2025. Khan has been suspended from the British bar over sexual misconduct allegations. File Photo by SANA/UPI. | License Photo June 19 (UPI) -- Karim Khan, chief prosecutor for the Intern»»»

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Arab News 19.06. 18:48

Sabalenka roars back to make Berlin WTA semis

BERLIN: World number one Aryna Sabalenka stormed back from the cusp of defeat to beat Czech Nikola Bartunkova and reach the last four of the WTA event in Berlin on Friday. Sabalenka won 2-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 in sweltering conditions in the German capital in the traditional Wimbledon warm-up event. “I»»»

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France24 19.06. 18:14

Meloni ‘frankly stunned’ by Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said in a video posted on X Friday that she was "frankly stunned" by US President Donald Trump's claim that she "begged" him for a photo during the G7 summit. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said he was cancelling a visit to the US planned for June»»»

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UPI 19.06. 17:24

Italian diplomat cancels U.S. trip amid argument over Trump photo - UPI.com

1 of 3 | European Council President Antonio Costa, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, U.S. President Donald Trump, Kenya's President William Ruto, French President Emmanuel Macron»»»

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Gulf News 19.06. 14:48

Cocktail 2 review: Two women, one bland man and a love triangle that belongs in the past

Cocktail 2 review: Glossy romance with Sicily sheen, but shallowDirector: Homi AdjaniaCast: Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna and Shahid Kapoor★★★Dubai: When I watched director Homi Adajania's Cocktail back in 2012, I remember walking out with mixed feelings. It was glossy, entertaining and undeniably»»»

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Business-review 19.06. 14:14

Giuseppe Carella, Nestlé Romania’s new Country Manager: Romania is not just our largest market in SEE, it can become a regional center of excellence

With Romania playing an increasingly important role within Nestlé’s South-East Europe operations, Giuseppe Carella recently took over as the new Country Manager at a moment of strong momentum and growing regional relevance. Drawing on leadership experience across some of the world’s most complex ma»»»

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France24 19.06. 13:59

Starmer rival Burnham wins Makerfield as Labour leadership speculation grows

Labour's Andy Burnham won the Makerfield parliamentary by-election on Friday, defeating Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon and returning to Westminster after years as Manchester mayor. The victory strengthens Burnham's position as a potential successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as speculation gro»»»

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Naharnet 19.06. 13:47

Trump says can stop Israel in Lebanon: They respect me and do as I say

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he can restrain Israel from attacking Lebanon. "They have a lot of respect for me, and they do as I say," he told an interviewer on a televised show. Trump added that if it weren't for him, "Israel would have been eviscerated," noting his relationship wi»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 19.06. 13:20

Continue the Change MP Velichkov Warns Judicial System Act Changes May Fall Short on Supreme Judicial Council Reform

Continue the Change MP Velislav Velichkov warned on Friday that the Judicial System Act changes may fail to produce a new independent Supreme Judicial Council without political will. In a statement on changes to the Judicial System Act, Velichkov appealed to Progressive Bulgaria (PB), saying the tw»»»

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Naharnet 19.06. 12:09

Mediators focus on Lebanon as escalation drives Iran from talks

Israel's military said Friday its forces struck targets throughout southern and eastern Lebanon overnight into Friday as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war. Talks planned for Friday in Switzerland be»»»

Naharnet 19.06. 11:58

Mediators focus on Lebanon as escalation drives Iran from talks

Israel's military said Friday its forces struck targets throughout southern and eastern Lebanon overnight into Friday as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war. Talks planned for Friday in Switzerland be»»»

Gulf News 19.06. 10:10

"Being home feels like a big exhale." Why expat families are packing up and heading back to the UAE

Dubai: More than 100 days of regional conflict tested the Gulf but the UAE held steady. Now, with the United States and Iran having signed an initial interim peace agreement, a sense of calm is returning, and with it, the families who had temporarily stepped away. Some left to be close to loved one»»»

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Gulf News 19.06. 09:35

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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Gulf News 19.06. 07:21

‘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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Gulf News 19.06. 07:02

A ‘new dawn’ in UAE after US-Iran agreement and why we should look forwards, not backwards

"Ending the current conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, that's what it was all about”, said Donald Trump triumphantly during a lengthy news conference after the G7 summit in France. While there are some major points still to iron out in the »»»

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Gulf News 19.06. 06:21

Friday Sermon, June 19 2026: Caring for Our Elders

First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, the Possessor of Might and Majesty, who has made honouring the elderly one of the noblest qualities. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that our Prophet Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah and the Seal of the Proph»»»

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Gulf News 19.06. 03:13

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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Arab News 19.06. 02:57

Votes being counted in UK by-election set to decide PM Starmer’s political fate

ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD, United Kingdom: Counting was under way late Thursday in a historic UK by-election which could determine embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s future, as a Labour rival eyeing a leadership bid vies for a parliamentary seat. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, a veteran of »»»

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Gulf News 19.06. 01:09

Police shooting of a 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents

JACKSON, Mississippi: The fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy by police who were responding to a shoplifting call this week has ignited simmering tensions between police and Black residents in the small town of Senatobia, Mississippi. The death of Kohen Wiley is the latest in a series of troubling e»»»

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Qatar Tribune 19.06. 00:24

Radek Cais named GM of the Year-Qatar at Hotelier ME GM Awards 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Radek Cais has once again been awarded General Manager of the Year – Qatarat the Hotelier Middle East GM Awards 2026. Cais, multi-property general manager of Le Royal Méridien Place Vendôme Lusail, Agora, Autograph Collection Hotel Doha, and the soon-to-open Palais Vendôme»»»

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Ya Libnan 19.06. 00:11

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 18.06. 21:31

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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Arab News 18.06. 20:31

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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Sputnik 18.06. 20:12

Iran's Supreme Leader Confirms Approval for Memorandum With US

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei confirmed on Thursday that he has given permission to sign a memorandum with the United States. "I, as a matter of principle, held a different view; however, out of the commitment that the esteemed president — as the head of the Supreme Nati»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 18.06. 19:41

PM Radev Says Bulgaria Will Veto Russia Sanctions Package Unless Patriarch Kirill Is Removed

Bulgaria will veto the European Commission’s latest proposal to broaden sanctions against Russia unless Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill is removed from the proposed sanctions list, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Thursday. Radev spoke to Bulgarian journalists after arriving for a European Council»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 18.06. 19:17

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Says He Will Hold Talks with Ukraine's President in Brussels

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said he would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels on Thursday on the sidelines of the European Council meeting. Radev arrived in Brussels to take part in the meeting of EU heads of state or government and spoke to Bulgarian journalists. Radev sai»»»

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Tanjug 18.06. 19:00

Xi: I attach great significance to development of Sino-Serbian relations

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received on Thursday a letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping in which the Chinese leader noted that he attached great significance to development of Sino-Serbian relations and that, during Vucic's recent visit to China, he had been impressed by the S»»»

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Arab News 18.06. 16:42

IEA chief hails ceasefire and says reopening Hormuz is key

ISTANBUL: The head of the ​International Energy Agency said on Thursday the interim agreement to end ‌the U.S.-Iran war "made ‌me ​and ‌everyone ⁠happy" ​but the ⁠Strait of Hormuz must be reopened without conditions and negotiations ⁠must conclude in ‌the ‌next ​60 ‌days. Speaking in ‌Istanbul, Fat»»»

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Arab News 18.06. 16:30

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 18.06. 15:53

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»»»

Gulf News 18.06. 14:30

‘Loud noises still wake me’: Sailors recount trauma after Strait of Hormuz crisis

“I still wake up in the middle of the night whenever I hear a loud sound.” For Rene, not his real name, the fear did not end when he finally returned home to the Philippines. After weeks stranded near the Strait of Hormuz during the height of tensions between the United States and Iran, sleep remai»»»

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Tanjug 18.06. 13:59

Photo exhibition on history of Serbian-Chinese friendship opens in Belgrade

BELGRADE - An exhibition of Xinhua News Agency photos documenting the history of the friendship between Serbia and China was ceremonially opened at the Chinese Cultural Centre in Belgrade on Thursday. The ceremony was also attended by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Chinese Ambassador to Bel»»»

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Gulf News 18.06. 13:05

The only home I’ve known: A Pakistani expat’s 40-year journey in the UAE

Dubai: For Lumia Khan, the UAE is not a place she moved to, it is the only home she has ever truly known. The Pakistani expat and founder and CEO of Furrari Events and Marketing has spent all 40 years of her life in the Emirates. Her father first moved to the UAE more than 50 years ago, becoming pa»»»

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