The Peninsula 2h

Upbeat Qatar gear up for Canada clash

Doha, Qatar: Qatar are gearing up for their crucial Group B clash against co-hosts Canada with renewed belief after a gallant performance against Switzerland that earned them their first-ever World Cup point. Al Annabi head into the contest brimming with confidence after their 1-1 draw in their ope»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

Edaa-LSEG alliance ushers in new era for Qatar markets

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar’s capital markets have reached a significant milestone with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) welcoming Edaa, Qatar’s central securities depository, to open trading on Monday, marking a new phase in the collaboration aimed at modernising and transforming the cou»»»

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France24 11h

A propos - Iran war 'has been a strategic disaster for the State of Israel', analyst says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on a collision course with Donald Trump as the U.S. president seeks to extricate himself from the war, with both men's goals unmet and Israeli military operations tied down in Lebanon. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Aaron David Miller, Senior »»»

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France24 11h

Iran war 'has been a strategic disaster for the State of Israel', analyst says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on a collision course with Donald Trump as the U.S. president seeks to extricate himself from the war, with both men's goals unmet and Israeli military operations tied down in Lebanon. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Aaron David Miller, Senior »»»

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The Peninsula 14h

Edaa advances Qatar’s capital market infrastructure in collaboration with LSEG

Doha, Qatar: London Stock Exchange (LSEG) today welcomed Edaa, Qatar's central securities depository, to open trading - marking a new chapter in a collaboration to modernise and transform Qatar's post-trade infrastructure, reshaping the foundations of the country's capital markets and connecting th»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Oil plunges, stocks jump on US-Iran peace deal

London: Oil prices dropped towards $80 a barrel and stocks rallied on Monday after Washington and Iran reached a framework deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending a wave of relief through global markets. The strait, through which roughly 20 percent of the world's cr»»»

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The Peninsula 23h

Blood sport at the White House for Trump's 80th birthday

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a brutal display of political machismo Sunday, turning White House lawn into an arena for a bloody evening of cage fights. In unprecedented scenes in the revered seat of American democracy, Trump sat with thousan»»»

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The Peninsula 15.06. 08:37

It’s coming home... again? England’s latest quest to end 60-year WC wait

Doha, Qatar: “It’s coming home.” Since the release of the Three Lions ahead of Euro 96, the phrase has become far more than a football song. It is England’s annual declaration of faith, a slogan that returns before every major tournament regardless of what happened before. Semi-final defeats, penal»»»

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UPI 14.06. 23:03

Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized, spokesman says - UPI.com

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning, a spokesman announced. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 14 (UPI) -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning, a spokesman announced. McConnell's team did not specify why he w»»»

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UPI 14.06. 13:50

K-pop helps open 2026 World Cup across North America - UPI.com

EJAE performs "DNA" with Andrea Bocelli as Lisa opens World Cup stage and BTS heads to final halftime show Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and K-pop star EJAE perform the official FIFA World Cup anthem, "DNA" before the opening game of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa at Aztec Stadiu»»»

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Middle East Observer 14.06. 10:25

UAE’s Non-Oil Sector Records Impressive Growth with staffing Challenges

The United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector has witnessed its most significant expansion in nine months, driven by robust demand and favorable economic conditions. According to a recent survey by S&P Global, the UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.4 in December, up from 54.2 in Nov»»»

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The Peninsula 14.06. 08:08

Doha Debates podcast examines what football reveals about society

Doha, Qatar: As football captures the world’s attention, the season finale of the Doha Debates Podcast asks a question that extends far beyond the pitch: What can football tell us about who we are? Recorded live in Buenos Aires, Argentina — the country that gave the world Maradona and Messi — and m»»»

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Gulf News 14.06. 03:49

Islamic Republic 3.0: Has the war made Iran stronger? What you need to know

Dubai: The war was meant to weaken Iran. Nearly four months after the war began, it may have done the opposite. Instead of regime change or nuclear rollback, analysts say Tehran has emerged more militarised, more risk-tolerant and still firmly in control of its strategic programme, according to The»»»

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Arab News 13.06. 21:39

UK lawmakers urge government to block London property event over West Bank settlement concerns

LONDON: More than 100 British lawmakers have called for an Israeli real estate event in London to be canceled, arguing that it could promote property linked to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. In a letter addressed to Foreign Secretary David Lammy, 101 parliamentarians from the House »»»

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UPI 13.06. 21:35

S. Korea, U.S., Japan hold talks on N. Korea - UPI.com

South Korea had a trilateral meeting with officials from the United States and Japan in Tokyo on North Korean affairs this week, the foreign ministry said Saturday. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo June 13 (UPI) -- South Korea had a trilateral meeting with officials from the United »»»

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Arab News 13.06. 21:03

Raya relaxed despite Spain goalkeeper debate

CHATTANOOGA, USA: David Raya believes Spain “are in good hands” no matter who starts the World Cup in goal as he battles with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia to be Luis de la Fuente’s number one. Raya enjoyed an outstanding season at Arsenal, helping the Gunners to a first Premier League title in 22 yea»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 13.06. 20:46

Family March Draws Supporters of Traditional Family Values in Sofia

The March for the Family took place in Sofia on Saturday for a sixth consecutive year, drawing participants who expressed support for traditional family values. The event was organized by the Family Month Association, the Rod [Kin] Association and the Our Home is Bulgaria Foundation, with the suppo»»»

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Arab News 13.06. 17:15

Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup

LOS ANGELES: Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semifinalists Morocco in one of the standout group-stage matchups. On the first day featuring four matches at a tournament expanded this year to 48 teams, Scotland return to the World Cup for the »»»

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Arab News 13.06. 13:26

Qatar-backed football exhibition opens in Mexico City as part of Year of Culture initiative

DUBAI: A major football exhibition has opened in Mexico City, bringing together some of the most iconic objects in the history of the sport as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. “Objects of Glory: Iconic Moments in the History of Football” opened at Museo Jumex on June 10 and»»»

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France24 13.06. 11:37

US flight carrying deported migrants lands in Central African Republic

The first plane carrying Iranian, Afghan, Turkish and Georgian migrants deported from the United States arrived in Bangui in the Central African Republic on Friday evening as part of a controversial US programme to send undocumented foreigners – some of whom have legal protections – to th»»»

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The Peninsula 13.06. 09:51

Brazil enter the fray at the World Cup

Los Angeles, United States: Five-time winners Brazil roll into the World Cup on Saturday when they play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in one of the standout group-stage matchups. On the first day featuring four matches at a tournament expanded this year to 48 teams, Scotland return to the Wo»»»

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The Peninsula 13.06. 07:50

An Astronaut, movie stars and a knight: US brings glitz for WC opener

Los Angeles, United States: The World Cup arrived in the United States on Friday in a blizzard of celebrity and glamour, with Los Angeles pulling out all the stops for the opening game between Team USA and Paraguay. The stands at SoFi stadium were a who's who of famous folk in the world's entertain»»»

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Arab News 13.06. 00:01

Canada’s Larin rescues draw with late goal against Bosnia in Group B opener

TORONTO: Canada striker Cyle Larin came off the ​bench to grab a 1-1 draw for his side against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a frenetic Group B opener on Friday that long looked like it would end in defeat for the World Cup co-hosts. Bosnia went ahead in the 21st minute when Jovo Lukic steered home a f»»»

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Arab News 12.06. 23:58

US clears Paramount’s $111 bn Warner Bros. takeover: reports

LOS ANGELES: The US Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, US media reported Friday. The department signed off without demanding any asset sales or other concessions, concluding the deal did not threaten competition, Politico and Bloomb»»»

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Arab News 12.06. 23:58

Canada’s Larin rescues draw with late goal against Bosnia in Group B opener

TORONTO: Canada striker Cyle Larin came off the ​bench to grab a 1-1 draw for his side against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a frenetic Group B opener on Friday that long looked like it would end in defeat for the World Cup co-hosts. Bosnia went ahead in the 21st minute when Jovo Lukic steered home a f»»»

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Arab News 12.06. 22:46

Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek light up opening ceremony in Mexico City

MEXICO CITY: Shakira, Mana, Andrea Bocelli and a surprise appearance by Salma Hayek lit up the World Cup opening ceremony ahead of Mexico’s 2-0 victory over South Africa on Thursday. Shakira performed “Dai Dai,” the tournament’s official song, with Burna Boy. The Colombian star had a hit with “Waka»»»

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France24 12.06. 21:29

LGBTQ rights in Hungary: 'We are very hopeful that changes will be made'

The election of the Hungary's new centre-right prime minister, Peter Magyar, in April marked a particularly stinging defeat for Viktor Orban, whose government was widely regarded as one of the most anti-LGBTQ in the EU. Rights advocates expect legal changes but wonder about the timeline Magyar will»»»

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The Peninsula 12.06. 20:00

Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal set to fetch £500,000

London: Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal is expected to fetch £500,000 ($670,000) when it is auctioned in England later this month. The medal, won by the Brazilian legend when he was a teenager, is part of a catalogue of 450 World Cup-related items being sold by sporting memorabilia specialists»»»

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UPI 12.06. 16:14

Famed English artist David Hockney dies at 88 - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Christopher Isherwood and Don Bachardy by David Hockney is on display as part of Fall 20/21 Marquee Week at Christie's New York on Nov. 7, in New York City. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 12 (UPI) -- David Hockney, the English artist known for his unique style, bold »»»

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Gulf News 12.06. 13:16

David Hockney, contemporary master of brilliant, bold colours, dies at 88

London: British artist David Hockney’s paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, from carefree 1960s California to the bucolic landscapes of his native Yorkshire. Hockney, who died Thursday aged 88, always retained his Yorkshire burr and a determined liking for fish and chips and cigarettes»»»

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The Peninsula 12.06. 12:34

Marsch says wanted 'responsibility' of leading Canada in home World Cup

Toronto, Canada: Canada coach Jesse Marsch said Thursday the chance to lead the team in a World Cup on home soil was the reason he took the job, hours before the co-hosts' opening match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. "If you do this for a living this is where you want to be," the American told reporte»»»

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UPI 12.06. 10:24

UK defense secretary resigns in protest over military spending - UPI.com

British Defense Secretary John Healey, pictured leaving 10 Downing Street in London in March, on Thursday resigned from his position after a proposed military budget settlement was half the requested funding, which he said could pose future danger to the United Kingdom. File Photo by David Cliff/EP»»»

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Arab News 12.06. 10:18

Bosnia will play with hearts in World Cup opener, says coach Barbarez

TORONTO: Bosnia and Herzegovina know they are underdogs ​heading into their World Cup Group B opener against co-hosts Canada, coach Sergej Barbarez said on Thursday, but the Balkan nation will play with pride as they return to the tournament for the first time in 12 years. Bosnia will look to advan»»»

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Al Manar 12.06. 09:50

Regional Country Blocked ‘Israel’ from Using Its Airspace During Recent Iran Strikes: Report

A country in the region barred ‘Israel’ from using its airspace during its strikes on Iran earlier this week, despite having granted it access during previous rounds of fighting, the Kan public broadcaster reported on Friday. The decision caught ‘Israel’ off guard, the report said, as Tel Aviv had »»»

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Arab News 12.06. 07:41

Taking Kharg Island would pose risks for US troops

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants to take over Kharg Island, Iran’s oil infrastructure hub. Analysts say the US military could seize the island quickly, but the move could leave US troops in great peril and prolong rather than shorten the war. WHERE IS KHARG ISLAND AND WH»»»

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UPI 12.06. 02:58

UK defense secretary resigns in protest over military spending - UPI.com

British Defense Secretary John Healey, pictured leaving 10 Downing Street in London in March, on Thursday resigned from his position after a proposed military budget settlement was half the requested funding, which he said could pose future danger to the United Kingdom. File Photo by David Cliff/EP»»»

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France24 12.06. 00:18

Trump touts Iran deal: "some people's response to this will be 'the boy who cried wolf'"

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a "great settlement" with Iran to end the Middle East war, saying he expected a deal to be signed in Europe in the coming days. Trump's claim came just hours after he promised fresh strikes against Iran, before saying that he was calling them off as a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 11.06. 23:54

QF’s Doha Debates Podcast examines what football reveals about society

Tribune News Network Doha As football captures the world’s attention, the season finale of the Doha Debates Podcast asks a question that extends far beyond the pitch: What can football tell us about who we are? Recorded live in Buenos Aires, Argentina — the country that gave the world Maradona and »»»

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Arab News 11.06. 21:52

Book Review: ‘Why Great Leaders Ask Great Questions’

In an era defined by relentless meetings and the pressure for immediate answers, the most counterintuitive leadership tool is a well-framed question. That is the central argument of Steve Mostyn’s new book, “Why Great Leaders Ask Great Questions.” Mostyn, an associate fellow at Oxford’s Said Busine»»»

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Arab News 11.06. 15:00

US and FIFA officials targeting Arab and Muslim World Cup players and fans, community leaders tell Arab News

CHICAGO: Arab and Muslim American leaders have accused the Customs and Border Protection agency and FIFA World Cup officials of targeting players from the Arab and Muslim worlds. Even before the tournament began, the US began denying entry to prominent players and referees from Arab and Muslim nati»»»

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The Peninsula 11.06. 10:35

beIN Sports assembles biggest broadcast team for World Cup

Doha, Qatar: beIN Sports, one of the world’s leading sports broadcasters, has unveiled a star-studded line-up of on-screen talent for its coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). As the Official Broadcaster of the global showpiece across 24 MENA territories, b»»»

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UPI 11.06. 09:01

On This Day, June 11: George Wallace tries to block integration of Univ. of Alabama - UPI.com

On June 11, 1963, for a brief moment, Gov. George Wallace blocked the enrollment of two Black students to the University of Alabama. 1 of 5 | Alabama Gov. George Wallace blocks the enrollment of two Black students to the University of Alabama on June 11, 1963. File Photo by Warren K. Leffler/U.S. N»»»

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Gulf News 11.06. 07:40

It finally happened: the world's first anti-ageing gene therapy has been injected into a human

Dubai: A human has received a gene therapy designed to partially reverse ageing at a cellular level for the first time. Life Biosciences, a biopharmaceutical company based in Boston, Massachusetts, announced on June 9 that the first participant has been dosed in what is believed to be the world's f»»»

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Arab News 10.06. 23:54

Shareholder challenge to Thomson Reuters over ICE contracts wins only slim support

A shareholder resolution calling on content and technology company Thomson Reuters to review the human rights implications of its work with US immigration authorities won ​only about 3 percent support at the firm’s annual meeting on Wednesday. The vote on the resolution, proposed by a British Colum»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10.06. 18:43

Objects of Glory: Iconic Moments in the History of Football opens at Museo Jumex in Mexico City

Mexico City Some of the most iconic objects in the history of world football are now on view in Mexico City as Objects of Glory: Iconic Moments in the History of Football opens at Museo Jumex as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. The opening was attended by Qatar's Ambassador»»»

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The Peninsula 10.06. 17:31

‘Objects of Glory: Iconic Moments in the History of Football’ opens at Museo Jumex in Mexico City as Part of Qatar Canada Mexico 2026 Year of Culture

Mexico City, Mexico and Doha, Qatar: Some of the most iconic objects in the history of world football are now on view in Mexico City as Objects of Glory: Iconic Moments in the History of Football opens at Museo Jumex as part of the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Culture. The opening was atten»»»

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Arab News 10.06. 13:38

Media watchdog welcomes conviction of 2 men for attack on Iran International journalist

LONDON: The Committee to Protect Journalists said it welcomed a UK court’s decision to convict two Romanian men for the stabbing of Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati in an attack prosecutors said was ordered by the Iranian state. “The evidence presented in this trial was deeply chilling,»»»

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Gulf News 10.06. 12:23

Is Iran’s hardline leadership pushing the region toward a wider war?

Dubai: Iran’s latest attacks on Jordan and Bahrain have intensified concerns that the country’s hardline leadership is steering the Middle East towards a broader regional conflict, expanding the battlefield beyond Israel and Lebanon and drawing more Arab states into the crisis. The strikes came aft»»»

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The Peninsula 10.06. 09:27

Great eight: Arab teams set for FIFA World Cup

Doha, Qatar: A record eight Arab nations will compete at this month’s expanded FIFA World Cup 2026. As well as every minute of all104 matches available to watch live across the Middle East and North Africa exclusively on beIN Sports, the region’s leading sports and entertainment broadcaster will al»»»

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UPI 10.06. 09:04

On This Day, June 10: Norway surrenders to Germany in WWII - UPI.com

On June 10, 1940, Norway surrendered to Germany during World War II, with King Haakon and members of the government fleeing to Britain. 1 of 4 | German officers stand before Oslo's National Theater in 1940 after taking control of Norway during World War II. On June 10, 1940, Norway surrendered to G»»»

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