Eurozone inflation eased further in June, falling to 2.8% from 3.2% in May, according to preliminary Eurostat data. The reading came in below market expectations of 3.0% and marked the lowest level since March. In Bulgaria, annual harmonized inflation also declined, dropping to 5.3% from 6.3% in th»»»

Arab Finance: Pioneers Properties for Urban Development (PRE Group) reported a 337.73% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit after tax and attributable to the parent company during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, according to its financial statements submitted to the Egyptian Excha»»»

It's the 1,000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The fate of over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, »»»

U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with "positive progress made," and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said. The next meeting will be scheduled "at the earliest possible time" after the funeral of Iran's previous supreme lead»»»

Authorities have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing Feb. 1, as a kidnapping and ransom case. File Photo courtesy Pima County Sheriff's Department/UPI July 2 (UPI) -- Federal authorities said that some of the ransom notes they have received over the cours»»»

A ceasefire sounds straightforward: Fighting stops. Negotiations ensue. Ordinary citizens get a break from fighting — and some time to rebuild. That's not what's happening in the volatile Mideast, where ongoing fighting still resembles a war long after ceasefire agreements were announced and Presid»»»

Doha, Qatar: Every FIFA World Cup creates new heroes, but it also signals the end of an era for others. When Portugal and Croatia meet in the Round of 32, the spotlight will once again fall on Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. Two of football’s greatest players have defined a generation, and this »»»

Every year, he does a little countdown. Dubai-based Safia Youssef’s 10-year-old loves a football summer camp more than he loves home, she says. “He waits to register. He enjoys it so much, because he has made more friends at camp than he made in school,” she says. He comes home with such a beaming »»»

ENEVO Group and Kraftfeld have signed a contract for the construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with an output of 110 MW and a storage capacity of 220 MWh in Draganesti-Olt, Olt County, Romania.According to a company press release, the project also includes connection to the high-vo»»»

Romania's fuel market does not operate uniformly, and price increases are not determined solely by taxes or international costs, as there is commercial room for manoeuvre that each operator chooses to use differently, according to an analysis published by the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI)."Y»»»

First published in Deník N. When the new Bulgarian defence minister Dimitar Stoyanov recently announced that his country would no longer supply weapons to Ukraine, some Bulgarians experienced déjà vu. In the months immediately after the start of Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine in 2022, Bulgar»»»

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency Ksrelief carried out humanitarian activities in Gaza, Afghanistan Yemen with the provision of emergency shelter, food and medical services to affected individuals and families. At the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, dozens of Palestinian families r»»»

On July 2, 1964, the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 became law with the signature of President Lyndon B. Johnson. 1 of 4 | President Lyndon B. Johnson (C) signs the 1964 Civil Rights Act as the Rev. Martin Luther, standing behind him, and others watch on July 2, 1964, in the White House. File Photo »»»

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday took his first flight aboard a newly upgraded Boeing 747 that was donated by Qatar's royal family, describing it as "maybe the greatest commercial plane ever built". The aircraft landed at Joint Base Andrews after Trump returned from North Dakota, where he att»»»

Nearly 83% of managers in Romania's construction sector expect further price increases over the next 12 months, while more than 45% anticipate stagnation or even a decline in the volume of projects, amid pressures stemming from the cost of materials, energy and transport, according to a study condu»»»

Dubai: The UAE has unveiled a national vision to increase community contributions to more than Dh20 billion by 2031, building on partnerships with the private sector to strengthen sustainable development and maximise social impact. The initiative follows the generation of Dh3.23 billion in communit»»»

ALGIERS: Voters in Alergia are casting ballots Thursday in parliamentary elections overshadowed by cost-of-living concerns and bans on candidates challenging the government. Nearly 25 million voters across Africa’s largest country by territory are choosing among 1,235 candidates for 407 seats with »»»

BAR: At the edge of rugged Montenegrin foothills, a years-long effort to save one of the country’s oldest olive trees, which locals say dates back millennia, is finally bearing fruit — literally. The tree in the town of Bar was successfully harvested in October for the first time in four seasons, f»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell again on Thursday morning, giving jewellery buyers a small price break after a volatile month that saw local rates move nearly Dh50 below their June peak. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.)»»»

PARIS: French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a make-or-break court ruling on July 7 on her bid ​to overturn an election ban, a verdict that could knock her out of the 2027 presidential race or clear the way for her to seek the top job for a fourth time. France’s political class is anxiously a»»»

Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium has restarted 89 reduction cells at its Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi, marking early progress in the restoration of one of the world’s major aluminium production complexes after it sustained significant damage in March. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain head into today’s FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Austria as overwhelming favourites, but the European champions are taking nothing for granted as they bid to extend their unbeaten run and book a place in the last 16. Luis de la Fuente’s side arrived in North America amo»»»

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has issued a weather alert for Bishkek and Chui region. According to Kyrgyz Hydrometeorological Center, easterly wind is expected to strengthen in the capital and the Chui Valley over the next three hours. Thunderstorms are forecast during the day »»»

The state is not considering changing the Kyrgyz alphabet. Daiyrbek Orunbekov, head of the Information Policy Service of the Presidential Administration, said. According to him, the proposals discussed in recent days are the personal initiative of individual representatives of the National Academy »»»

For working parents, an office daycare is supposed to remove one worry from the day. Drop your child off, head to work, and trust they'll be safe just a few buildings away. That's why what happened inside a daycare at Capgemini's campus in Bengaluru has struck such a nerve. Get updated faster and f»»»

Tokyo: Five people needed hospital treatment in Japan after a man accidentally set off an anti-bear spray in a city-centre post office, reports and officials said, as the country grapples with a sharp rise in maulings. A foreign national, who was not named, apologised and told police that he discha»»»

Dubai: The first time Preet Vasudev lived in Dubai, he didn’t stay long. Nine months after arriving in 2013, he left the city, believing it wasn’t the right fit for him. Most people in that situation don’t come back. But in November 2016, he did. It was not the kind of beginning that promises succe»»»

Dubai: A steep hike in Indian passport renewal fees has left thousands of low-income expats in the UAE concerned about how they will pay for the service though most need it just once a decade, say community volunteers. In the UAE, the fees for different types of passport services for Indian expats »»»

Los Angeles, United States: Harry Kane scored twice to rescue England from the brink of a calamitous World Cup exit as co-hosts the United States swept into the last 16 with victory in their primetime clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Another breathless day of World Cup action kicked off with Engla»»»

Santa Clara, United States: Folarin Balogun scored and was sent off as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. The co-hosts' first World Cup knockout victory in nearly a quarter-century -- and only their second ever -- sets up a clash wi»»»

OUPIA, France: A large wildfire raged in southern France on Wednesday, forcing scores of people to be evacuated, emergency services said. Hundreds of firefighters mobilized to battle the blaze in the Herault and Aude departments, fueled by drought and strong winds. It came a year after major blazes»»»

It’s the 1000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The fate of over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, l»»»

Dubai: DP World has launched Egypt’s first fully integrated logistics distribution centre at Sokhna Logistics Park, giving global companies a single hub to serve Egypt, Africa, the Gulf and Europe. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new centre is located next to Sokhn»»»

Washington: President Donald Trump on Wednesday took his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One - a retrofitted Boeing 747-800 worth $400 million gifted by Qatar that embeds his personality more deeply into the institution of the American presidency. Gone is the trademark light blue hull that helped »»»

Seven countries within the OPEC+ group are planning to increase oil production in August, Reuters reports. They are expected to once again agree on raising oil output quotas by 188,000 barrels per day. The same decision has been taken over the past two months by members of the group — Russia, Saudi»»»

HILL CITY, Kansas/CHICAGO/NEW YORK: Record-breaking temperatures spread to the eastern US from the Midwest on Wednesday, putting tens of millions of people under heat warnings expected to last into the July 4 holiday weekend, when Americans will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. The extreme»»»

DOHA: US and Iran negotiators made “positive progress” during indirect talks in Doha, with the next round expected after the late Iranian supreme leader’s funeral, Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman said. “Qatar & Pakistan mediators concluded separate meetings with the US & Iranian negotiators in D»»»

Two people who climbed to the top of New York City's iconic Empire State Building and unfurled a peace banner before appearing to get engaged were arrested Wednesday after prompting a major emergency response from the New York City Police Department. The pair, as shown by NYPD bodycam shared with U»»»

An eco-activist and founder of Taza Karma Foundation, Andrei Panaev, arrived in Bishkek on July 1, completing a walking campaign aimed at promoting environmental awareness and greening efforts. The Bishkek municipality reported. Related news Eco-activist walks from Karakol to Bishkek to promote tre»»»

Poland's residential property market is shifting in buyers' favor as developers become increasingly cautious about sales prospects and price growth. According to the latest Tabelaofert Developer Sentiment Index, expectations for sales momentum turned negative in June for the first time since Novemb»»»

Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has delivered a firm message on the implementation of the US‑Iran memorandum of understanding, confirming that the release of frozen assets was expedited during talks in Switzerland and that Tehran will strictly limit IAEA acc»»»

Five people needed hospital treatment in Japan after a man accidentally set off an anti-bear spray in a city-centre post office, reports and officials said, as the country grapples with a sharp rise in maulings. A foreign national, who was not named, apologised and told police that he discharged th»»»

The briefing document related to the planning of the 2027 budget is now available. The government will likely set the period of 1–31 October for the submission of the budget bill to the National Assembly, the finance minister announced on his Facebook page on Wednesday. András Kármán explained that»»»

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday indirect talks with Iran in Qatar were making progress, signalling diplomacy remained on track despite recent hostilities. Iran later said the talks had ended with agreement to establish a communication channel by Thursday to report and document violation»»»

An 11-year-old Canadian boy died from rabies after waking to find a bat resting on his nose and mouth while sleeping at a family cottage. This has prompted physicians to warn that any direct contact with a bat should be treated as a potential rabies exposure — even if there are no visible bite or s»»»

Dubai: Commuters are facing another busy morning on Dubai's roads, with congestion building on key routes from Sharjah into the emirate as rush-hour traffic gathers pace, according to Google Maps. Motorists travelling from Sharjah towards Dubai are experiencing delays on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) fro»»»

A Russian daredevil couple have been arrested after scaling the Empire State Building and staging a marriage proposal atop the New York landmark, more than 1,400ft above Manhattan. The stunt unfolded at around noon on Wednesday, drawing the attention of stunned New Yorkers below as police drones an»»»

CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela: Hundreds of rescuers were working Wednesday evening to save a 43-year-old Venezuelan man who has survived for a week under the ruins of a seven-story building, an AFP reporter witnessed. Hernan Gil, a 43-year-old security guard, is trapped inside his booth under the buildin»»»

A backpack bomber targeted Ukrainian real estate mogul and online scammer Vadym Yermolaiev in Monaco yesterday in the principality’s first ever terrorist attack. No one was killed, but seven people were injured and Yermolaiev’s wife had both her legs amputated as a result of the blast. CCTV footage»»»

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, will attend the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran as a special envoy of President Vladimir Putin, Iran's ambassador to Moscow said, ISNA reported on July 1. Iran is expected to shutdown for four days»»»