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Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank village of Jiljilya
Residents of Jiljilya, north of Ramallah, awoke on 17 June to find their mosque set alight overnight, with burnt tyres, Hebrew graffiti reading "revenge" and extensive damage left behind in an area of the occupied West Bank where Israelis are prohibited from entering.
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Sport
All of Uzbekistan readies to watch history at its first World Cup
Schools, offices and city squares across Uzbekistan are setting up screens for Thursday's 7 am kick-off against Colombia, as the country makes its World Cup debut under coach Fabio Cannavaro. "In the heart of every Uzbek, this is a matter of pride and honour," an education ministry official said.
Business
Foreign leaders, investors and businesses gather in Tashkent
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected in Tashkent as Uzbekistan hosts investors, business leaders and foreign delegations. Talks focused on European connectivity, US business engagement, AI and long-term investment.
Iran
Iran coach calls team World Cup's 'most oppressed' after US exit order
Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding that the team's "goal and wish is to pursue peace and happiness".
Qatar
Qatar 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran deal before Friday's signing
Qatar said the framework agreement to be signed on Friday was a first step rather than a final settlement, adding that it would take time to return to "business as usual" even once the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Trump separately praised Qatar's mediating role and its "great bravery".
Business Line
Industrial zones attract manufacturers and logistics investment
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Industrial production in special economic zones rose 42.7% in the first nine months of 2025 in Uzbekistan. From Navoi’s logistics ambitions to expanding trade through Termez, new projects are drawing manufacturers and investors from across the region.
Business
Nvidia raises €21.5bn in first bond sale since 2021 on AI demand
Nvidia has returned to the corporate debt market for the first time in five years, pricing a $25 billion (€21.5bn) bond sale that drew roughly $85 billion (€73.2bn) in orders, a sign of investors' strong appetite for exposure to AI.
Iran
Ships start to trickle through Hormuz, but question of control lingers
Trump said the strait would be "completely open" by Friday, but key details over who will manage the crucial waterway remain unresolved. Meanwhile, Iran has made further claims that it will control Hormuz in the future based on its interpretation of the framework deal with the US.
Business
Data Centre Valley: Firebird & Kazakhstan sign €8.6B in AI agreements
Kazakhstan has signed agreements worth €8.6 billion with AI infrastructure company Firebird, backed by support from chipmaker NVIDIA, as part of its plans to develop what could become Central Asia’s largest data centre hub.
