US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump and a leading Republican voice on foreign policy, died on Saturday after a brief illness at the age of 71, his office said. The District of Columbia medical examiner said the preliminary cause of death was an aortic dissection l»»»

The US has launched more strikes in Iran, for a third major attack between July 12 and July 13 in the Middle East. It comes just hours after the US launched some of its largest air strikes against Iran since US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over. Iran announced it had started its re»»»

Israel's parliament on Sunday said it had set the country's national elections for October 27, the latest date permitted by law, which will allow the ruling coalition to complete a full four-term. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving premier, announced that he "intends t»»»

Bonapp and Carrefour are taking the fight against food waste beyond Bucharest. After saving more than 5 tonnes of food from being wasted and selling over 2,500 Surprise Bags during the first months of the project, the partnership is now expanding to four new cities: Iași, Cluj-Napoca, Brașov and Or»»»

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in jail Monday after he was found guilty of receiving illegal polling services, local media reported. Yoon is involved in eight legal cases and is currently appealing a life sentence linked to his attempt at leadin»»»

The Heritage Club has announced the launch of its new AI-powered web application, designed to make it easier for luxury watch owners to access immediate liquidity through a seamless, technology-first experience. The company entered the UAE market last month as the region’s first premium purchase an»»»

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake has struck offshore southeast of Lorengau, Manus Province, Papua New Guinea, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThere is currently no tsunami threat to Australia, Hawaii, or othe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa departed Doha on Monday after offering condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. HRH the Crown Prince and his accompanying delegation were seen off»»»

The Grand Gold distinction is the highest recognition awarded by Monde Selection and is granted to products that obtain a final score between 90% and 100% following the evaluation process. After 12 years of development, Frutivo strengthens its position as a category leader through an international »»»

Ukraine's Western allies meet in Paris Monday to reaffirm their support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be joined by at least 25 ​other leaders for a ‌meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" set to focus on air and missile defence cooperat»»»

In Spain, former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is being criticised after saying France's national football squad had "no French players". Among the criticisms was one from the current Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. And there has been criticism too across the Spanish border in France.»»»

Doha: Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received condolences from regional and international leaders on Monday following the death of his father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, during a series of meetings at Lusail Palace. Among those paying their respects was Kuwait's Crown Prince»»»

Doha, Qatar: Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah departed Doha on Monday after offering condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. HH the Crown Prince and his accompanying delegation were seen off upon departure at Ha»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is strengthening its ambitions to become a global hub for advanced air mobility after a series of new agreements aimed at supporting the design, testing, certification and manufacturing of electric aircraft. The latest move comes through a cooperation agreement signed under the p»»»

ANKARA: A decade after Turkiye’s failed 2016 coup, prosecutors ordered the arrest of nearly 1,000 suspects linked to an organization that Ankara holds responsible, the justice minister said Monday.On July 15, 2016 a rogue military faction made a short-lived bid to overthrow the government of Presid»»»

Israeli forces detonated and burned houses in the southern town of Haddatha, on Monday, and carried out at dawn massive explosions in Bint Jbeil. Israeli artillery later shelled the Nabatieh-Kfartebnit region, the National News Agency said. Lebanon would take part in planned talks with Israel next »»»

Mercedes-Benz has officially inaugurated the expanded production facilities at its plant in Kecskemét, marking the completion of a roughly EUR 1 billion investment that has transformed the site into the company’s largest manufacturing facility in Europe and its second largest worldwide. New product»»»

Israel is still procrastinating and coming up with excuses to delay withdrawal from south Lebanon despite U.S. and Lebanese pressure in this regard, media reports said. The Israeli government wants to delay any withdrawals until after the Israeli parliamentary elections, scheduled for October, the »»»

Turre, Spain: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday visited the scene of one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires in recent history, which has claimed 13 lives and razed a huge area. The wildfire that broke out on Thursday has transformed picturesque rural settlements into ghost towns and left a trail o»»»

RIYADH: Cargo-handling capacity at Jeddah Islamic Port is set to expand after Saudi Arabia announced a SR641 million ($171 million) investment to strengthen supply chains and support trade growth. The investment, announced by the Saudi Ports Authority, also known as Mawani, will be implemented in p»»»

Dubai: Less than a month after President Donald Trump hailed his agreement with Iran as the breakthrough that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway has once again become the centre of military confrontation — raising questions over whether the deal may have unintentionally stren»»»

Paris, France: Alexander Zverev moved second in the latest ATP rankings released on Monday behind Jannik Sinner who defeated the German in the Wimbledon final. Sinner, 24, retained his crown on the London grass against Zverev -- who had won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open just weeks e»»»

Abu Dhabi, July 13 (SANA) The United Arab Emirates on Sunday expressed solidarity with Syria and extended its condolences following the deadly ferry accident in the Euphrates River in Deir Ezzor province that left three people dead and others missing. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), th»»»

Unlike in previous periods, when purchasing decisions were made relatively quickly, this year buyers chose to take more time to evaluate the available opportunities. The economic climate marked by uncertainty, the high cost of financing, and geopolitical tensions in the region have led to a wait-an»»»

Dubai: Football fans had another rivalry to entertain them. Over the weekend, British Airways and Norwegian entered a fun social media spat. No boarding passes were harmed. But there was a clear winner. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.It started innocently enough. A ch»»»

The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) delivered a mixed but broadly positive performance on Sunday, 12 July, as gains in small- and mid-cap shares outweighed a marginal decline in the benchmark index. While the EGX30 eased 0.11% to 52,256.18 points, the EGX70 and EGX100 outperformed the benchmark despite con»»»

Businessman Naguib Sawiris Businessman Naguib Sawiris on Sunday denied media reports about the construction of a sports stadium and events area on the Giza Pyramids plateau. Sawiris said via his official X platform account that these statements were not made by him or any of his company’s represent»»»

A vehicle believed to be carrying former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol enters the Seoul court complex in southern Seoul on Monday. Photo by Yonhap A Seoul district court on Monday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to two years in prison after finding him partially guilty of accepting »»»

BERLIN: A United States citizen infected with the Ebola ​virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo was admitted to Frankfurt University Hospital early on Monday, officials said. The patient arrived at the hospital’s special isolation unit at around 3 a.m. local time (0100 GMT) ‌after contracting ‌t»»»

RIYADH: The contracting sector in Saudi Arabia is receiving strong momentum, supported by the volume of projects currently underway in the country, according to Mohammed Al-Ajlan, chairman of the Saudi Contractors Authority, who spoke to Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper. Al-Ajlan stated that the number of c»»»

Historical execution timelines from Japan and Germany indicate Ukraine would face a manufacturing lag of three to four years even if it secures an official license to produce Patriot missiles - an authorization still distant despite Trump's preliminary proposal, per a Sputnik analysis of public rec»»»

Businessman Naguib Sawiris Businessman Naguib Sawiris on Sunday denied media reports about the construction of a sports stadium and events area on the Giza Pyramids plateau. Sawiris said via his official X platform account that these statements were not made by him or any of his company’s represent»»»

This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks plunged by nine percent on tech stock losses amid Middle East tensions. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares plunged 9 percent Monday as investors dumped technology stocks for profit-taking amid renewed tensions i»»»

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council has announced the winners of the ICC Development Awards 2025, celebrating the outstanding programs, initiatives and performances driving the game’s growth around the globe. This year’s winners were selected from the regional nominees announced in June, recog»»»

RIYADH: Tunisia’s trade deficit swelled to 12.6 billion dinars ($4.2 billion) in the first half of 2026, up from 9.9 billion dinars a year earlier, as import growth outstripped a solid rise in exports, according to official trade data. Figures from the National Institute of Statistics showed export»»»

Hungary will deepen its cooperation with Serbia and Italy while taking a more active role in supporting the Western Balkans’ European future, Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said after a series of high-level meetings in Rome. During her visit to the Italian capital, Orbán held talks with Serbian Forei»»»

Dubai: Nine days into the ride, Guido De Wilde is taking a rest today somewhere between Spain and France, the first pause in a journey that has already raised Dh2,285,000 (around $622,000) for charity. The 68-year-old stage 4 colon cancer survivor set off from Barcelona on July 1 with 14 other ride»»»

At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, Thai officials said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the blaze spread rapidly, with smoke believed to be the main cause of death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause»»»

Dubai: Dubai has opened applications for a new technology incubator that will help 20 Emirati entrepreneurs turn early-stage ideas into commercially viable businesses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 16-week programme will begin in October 2026 and is open to UAE n»»»

In a second night of strikes, the US military hit “dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision munitions,” Central Command said on X. It struck Iranian air defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats using fighter planes, naval vessels, one-way a»»»

The harmonized index of consumer prices in June 2026 compared to May 2026 was 99.94%. The annual inflation rate in June 2026 compared to June 2025, calculated based on the harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP), was 9.2%. The average rate of change in consumer prices over the last 12 months (Ju»»»

HEADLINES Energy policy, public finances and infrastructure dominate the Bulgarian media on Monday. Print outlets focus on proposed energy-efficiency requirements for new buildings, the government's plans concerning strategic water infrastructure, and the management of the country's beaches, while »»»

Shenyang: Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, issued a red flood alert and raised its flood control emergency response to the highest level Monday morning, as the northward-moving Tropical Storm Bavi brought extreme downpours to the city. The municipal meteorological service f»»»

Oil prices jumped and Asian shares were mostly lower Monday after the U.S. carried out airstrikes and Iran retaliated. The price of Brent crude, the international standard, gained 3.6% to $78.76 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark crude added 3.5% to $73.97 per barrel. Prices for both types of crude o»»»

The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, further threatening any diplomacy to end the war. The attacks, sparked by Iran striking a container ship Sunday in the strait off the coast of Oma»»»

Dubai: Motorists using Dubai Harbour's newest multi-storey car park can now pay for parking automatically through their Salik accounts, removing the need for cash, cards, or parking machines. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Dubai's toll operator announced on Monday tha»»»

Businessman Naguib Sawiris Businessman Naguib Sawiris on Sunday denied media reports about the construction of a sports stadium and events area on the Giza Pyramids plateau. Sawiris said via his official X platform account that these statements were not made by him or any of his company’s represent»»»

Drone attacks killed at least three people and injured five others in the Moscow region, governor Andrey Vorobyov said on Telegram Monday. Ukraine has been intensifying its strikes on Russia's energy targets in response to Moscow's barrages. Drone attacks killed three people and wounded five in the»»»

JERUSALEM: A senior UN official on Monday accused Hamas of interfering with humanitarian deliveries in Gaza and intimidating aid workers, warning that the group’s actions were making relief operations increasingly dangerous. Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas continues to control parts of Gaza, ev»»»

Dubai: Filipinos sending money home from the UAE are getting the strongest exchange rate in a month after the peso weakened to 16.78 against the dirham on Monday morning. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.One dirham bought 16.78 pesos at 9.51 am, placing the rate close t»»»