Gulftainer launches US$2b strategy to expand Khorfakkan Port capacity, logistics parks and Etihad Rail-linked trade infrastructure
Dubai: Sharjah-based Gulftainer has unveiled a $2 billion strategy to expand from port operations into a wider global trade infrastructure platform, with Khorfakkan Port, inland logistics parks, maritime services and AI-powered supply chains forming the core of its next phase of growth. Sign up for»»»
Lebanon approves release of singer-turned-militant: judicial official
BEIRUT: The Lebanese judiciary on Wednesday approved the released of crooner-turned-fugitive militant Fadl Shaker months after he surrendered himself to authorities, a judicial official told AFP. The entertainer, born to a Lebanese father and a Palestinian mother, turned himself over to authorities»»»
Saudi host opens home to give visitors a taste of local life
RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia welcomes a growing number of international visitors, locals are opening their homes to tourists, offering firsthand glimpses of daily life, traditions and hospitality beyond the Kingdom’s national museums and historic sites. Among them is Norah Al-Baloud who welcomes guests »»»
Iran reappoints an ultra radical chief justice who calls for avenging Khamenei’s – Ya Libnan
Share: Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei. His appointment as Judiciary Chief paves the way for more political executions, analysts say The judiciary chief has emphasised the need to avenge the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and prosecute foreign ‘aggressors’. Iran has reappointed Gholam-Hossein Moh»»»
Saudi host opens home to give visitors a taste of local life
RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia welcomes a growing number of international visitors, locals are opening their homes to tourists, offering firsthand glimpses of daily life, traditions and hospitality beyond the Kingdom’s national museums and historic sites. Among them is Norah Al-Baloud who welcomes guests »»»
Tête à tête - 'I feel forgiveness': Daniel Gwynn on life after 30 years on death row
Daniel Gwynn spent 30 years on death row for a murder he did not commit. In an interview with FRANCE 24, the Pennsylvania man, exonerated in 2024 after his conviction was found to be deeply flawed, said he now feels "forgiveness" towards those who wronged him – but that the state has offered him "n»»»
How Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the US
BusinessIranHow Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the USNik MartinIran's latest attacks show it can easily disrupt shipping, energy markets and draw in Gulf neighbors. DW asks how much leverage Tehran really has over Washington and if its high-risk strategy could backfire. https://p.dw.com»»»
Syria-U.S. relations: From sanctions to partnership
Damascus, July 8 (SANA) Syria-U.S. relations have shifted repeatedly over the past eight decades, from cautious diplomacy and periods of cooperation to political tensions, diplomatic rupture and sweeping sanctions, before entering a new phase after the fall of the ousted regime in late 2024. The ch»»»
France's Le Pen says still running for president, despite embezzlement conviction confirmed
French far-right chief Marine Le Pen Tuesday said she was still standing for president next year, after an appeals court confirmed her embezzlement conviction but paved the way for her to run with a shorter ban from office. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Dr Katy Brown, Fellow in Language and Soc»»»
QIA participates in SambaNova's $1 bn Series E funding round
DOHA: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has announced its participation in SambaNova's $1 billion Series E financing round alongside General Atlantic, Seligman Ventures, T Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Capital Group, and other new and existing investors. QIA also participated in SambaNova's previous »»»
Historic turnaround? Hungary records biggest June budget surplus ever
Hungary’s central government finances recorded a HUF 424.1 billion (EUR 1.2 billion) surplus in June, marking the strongest June budget balance on record and offering a welcome boost after months of mounting fiscal pressure. According to preliminary data released by the Ministry of Finance, the sur»»»
Dubai Taxi Company completes Dh1.45b National Taxi acquisition to create UAE’s largest taxi operator
Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company has completed its Dh1.45 billion acquisition of National Taxi, creating the UAE’s largest taxi operator with a combined fleet of more than 9,500 vehicles across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The deal gives Dubai Taxi Com»»»
Qatar Investment Authority participates in SambaNova's $1 billion Series E funding round
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has announced its participation in SambaNova's $1 billion Series E financing round alongside General Atlantic, Seligman Ventures, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Capital Group, and other new and existing investors. QIA also participated in SambaNova's p»»»
Live: Trump says 'very upset with NATO' over Iran war, Greenland
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was “very upset with NATO” after alliance members continued their resistance to his desire to acquire Greenland for the United States from member state Denmark. Speaking to reporters alongside NATO chief Mark Rutte at the summit in Ankara, he also repe»»»
Trump lashes out at NATO allies during key summit in Ankara
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday insisted he still wanted Greenland, calling European resistance to his stance a "big problem". He added that he considered Spain a "terrible partner in NATO". The comments come on the final day of a two-day summit in Ankara. US President Donald Trum»»»
Driver Who Killed Two Women on Varna Sidewalk Had Stopped Taking Epilepsy MedicationOpinions
A court in Varna has decided to keep the 53-year-old driver accused of killing two women after crashing onto a sidewalk under a signed undertaking, rejecting requests to place him back in custody. The decision came after lawyers representing the victims' families argued that the defendant poses an »»»
Drone strikes on civilian vehicles kill at least 20 in Sudan, rights groups say
CAIRO: Drone strikes on civilian vehicles headed to social gatherings in Sudan have killed over 20 people in recent day, according to rights groups, as the use of unmanned aircraft becomes increasingly common in the north eastern African country’s war. A drone hit the outskirts of Khartoum killing »»»
Danish PM says her country is ‘ready to defend’ Greenland as Trump joins NATO leaders in Turkiye
ANKARA: Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday rejected President Donald Trump’s renewed demands that the US should take control of Greenland from NATO ally Denmark, saying that “Greenland is of course not for sale.” “We hope that all, including all allies, will respect the Greenla»»»
Lebanese judiciary approves release of Fadl Shaker
The Lebanese judiciary on Wednesday approved the release of crooner-turned-fugitive militant Fadl Shaker months after he surrendered himself to authorities, a judicial official told AFP. The entertainer, born to a Lebanese father and a Palestinian mother, turned himself over to authorities in Octob»»»
Qatar Cabinet condemns Iranian attacks, advances key legislative reforms and expands social support
Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Cabinet has strongly condemned Iranian attacks on Qatari, Saudi, Bahraini and Kuwaiti interests, while approving a series of legislative, judicial, educational and diplomatic measures during its regular weekly meeting chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE»»»
Lebanon agrees to take part in Rome talks after guaranteeing US participation
Lebanon has agreed to participate in the Rome negotiations after its concerns were calmed and after it secured the presence and sponsorship of the United States, MTV reported on Wednesday. "This means the negotiations will not be bilateral between Lebanon and Israel, but trilateral under U.S. auspi»»»
Erdogan Urges NATO Allies to Lift Defense Industry Restrictions at Summit
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that NATO allies must lift defence-industry restrictions among them, pressing the case for Ankara to break into some Europe-only initiatives. “Restrictions among allies on defence cooperation, especially in the defence industry, must be lifted,” »»»
EU aviation agency tells operators to avoid Iran, Iraq and Lebanon airspaces until August 31
BENGALURU: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency said on Wednesday that airlines should not operate within the airspace of Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon, amid ongoing tensions and the potential for further military action, as the US and Iran exchanged fresh attacks. The EASA said its bulletin for th»»»
Russian attacks kill 3 across Ukraine, strikes Kyiv for second consecutive night
KYIV: Three people were killed across Ukraine on Wednesday in overnight Russian drone and missile attacks, including one in Kyiv, where powerful explosions hit for the second night in a row. Several explosions were heard shortly after midnight in the capital, before authorities issued an air raid a»»»
Dalic quits after 'incredible era' as Croatia coach
Zagreb: Croatia's most successful football coach, Zlatko Dalic, resigned on Wednesday, ending a tenure that included taking the team to the 2018 World Cup final. "As much as I still feel the ambition and desire to achieve new successes with Croatia, I feel that this is the right moment to bring thi»»»
Brnabic: Belgrade Declaration adopted, commitment to EU path confirmed
BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Wednesday a Belgrade Declaration adopted at a conference of parliament speakers of EU candidate countries established a new permanent format of cooperation confirming the commitment of all participant countries to the EU path. In a statement»»»
Manhattan high-rise deemed stable after columns buckled
New York: An under-construction Manhattan high-rise at risk of collapse was stabilised late Tuesday and some evacuations of nearby buildings were lifted. “We’ve been monitoring the building for many hours and have not seen any movement,” Ahmed Tigani, commissioner of the New York City Department of»»»
Feared as 'Hitler', loved as 'Princi': Rich tributes paid to former Indian expat educationist in UAE who died back home
Dubai: Days after the death of Prof KK Abdul Gaffar, the techno-educationist, who helped shape engineering and medical education across India and the UAE, tributes have poured in from former students, colleagues and community leaders across the UAE. As reported by Gulf News, Prof KK Abdul Gaffar, w»»»
Oil prices jump more than 6% after Trump says Iran deal is “over”
London, July 8 (SANA) Oil prices rose more than 6% on Wednesday, hitting their highest levels in two weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump said the deal with Iran to end the conflict was “over,” raising concerns over crude supplies from the Middle East. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures g»»»
Bassil wants Hezbollah to ‘submit to state’, slams ‘cover’ granted to Israel
Free Patriotic Movement leader Jebran Bassil has lamented that Israel has “deliberately” targeted “civilians who have no connection to the war – doctors, engineers, paramedics, students, and this time a school principal and her family." Criticizing Lebanese authorities for “standing idly by while t»»»
Parliament Rejects Opposition Motion for Hearing on Alleged Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Parliament on Wednesday rejected a motion by the opposition Democratic Bulgaria for a plenary hearing on allegations that a State Agency for National Security (SANS) inspection into a suspected healthcare fraud scheme was obstructed last year. Speaking to reporters in Parliament and quoted by the p»»»
Venus, Regulus pair to light up sky on Thursday
BURAIDAH: The skies over Saudi Arabia will witness a conjunction of Venus and Regulus on Thursday, a celestial event that will be visible to the naked eye for up to two hours. Noor Astronomy Society President Issa Al-Ghafili said Venus will appear as the brightest object above the western horizon, »»»
Trump casts Democrats as red 'menace' with McCarthyist rhetoric ahead of US midterms
The US midterm election campaign is gaining momentum, and US President Donald Trump is reviving Cold War era rhetoric to peg the Democratic Party as extremists and a red "menace". US President Donald Trump is reviving Cold War-style warnings about communism, casting the Democratic Party as a red "m»»»
Researchers use data-carrying sea turtles to track cyclone
Sydney, Australia: Sea turtles fitted with tracking devices and oceanographic sensors are helping scientists in Australia improve tropical cyclone forecasts by collecting critical data from otherwise inaccessible waters. The storm-chasing sea turtles are gathering information that could revolutioni»»»
Israel shells strategic Ali al-Taher hill ahead of Rome talks
Israeli artillery shelled overnight into Wednesday the strategic hill of Ali al-Taher where Israel claims Hezbollah fighters are hiding in tunnels. Israeli warplanes also struck overnight a region between Beit Yahoun, Kounine and Baraashit. Israeli forces have continued to clash with Hezbollah figh»»»
More Than 7,000 Pensioners Continue Working in Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry System
A total of 7,057 people employed within Bulgaria’s Ministry of Interior are simultaneously receiving pensions and salaries, according to data from the National Social Security Institute cited by newspaper Sega. The figure, based on information from June this year, is significantly higher than previ»»»
Behind visible value: Strategy, security, and discretion in the Hungarian real estate market
One of the most important lessons of the Hungarian real estate market is that true value does not always appear where, or in the way, we first expect it. Sometimes long-term security is represented by an exceptional villa in Buda, a home with a Danube panorama or an apartment in a historic downtown»»»
Saudi reserve assets rise 8% to $495bn as foreign holdings increase
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s official reserve assets rose 8.06 percent from a year earlier to SR1.85 trillion ($494.55 billion) at the end of June, driven by higher foreign currency reserves, official data showed. On a monthly basis, the Kingdom’s official reserve assets increased by 1.28 percent during »»»
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During range-bound phases, Bitcoin and other crypto assets can move within defined price zones rather than trend cleanly. Buy-and-hold traders may get little from those stretches, while grid trading bots treat each oscillation as a potential trading opportunity. Several exchanges offer grid bot fun»»»
Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit
Atlanta: The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup. "Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigat»»»
Oil prices surge, stocks slide as Trump says Iran ceasefire over
London, United Kingdom: Oil prices soared and stock markets slid Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, following renewed strikes in the Middle East. The latest bout of fighting was sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping »»»
Aoun says majority of Lebanese including Shiites support Lebanon-Israel talks
President Joseph Aoun said Wednesday the majority of Lebanese people, including Shiites, back the state's move to negotiate with Israel. "I chose negotiations because I could not stand by and watch my country being led into the abyss to serve the interests of another nation," he said, adding that t»»»
Egypt Expands Capital Market Reform with 10 New Non-Banking Financial Licences
CAIRO — Egypt has taken another step in its long-term programme to deepen capital markets and diversify sources of financing beyond the traditional banking sector after the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) approved ten new licences spanning securities rating, derivatives brokerage, insurance, r»»»
European NATO states team up to develop new long-range ballistic missile - UPI.com
European NATO countries, plus Canada, attending the alliance's annual summit in Turkey agreed Wednesday to spend $50 billion over the next 10 years to develep new ground-based "deep precision strike capabilities" as part of a drive to take over responsbility from the United States for their own def»»»
Hospitalized US Senator McConnell faces fresh scrutiny after emergency audio
Emergency dispatch audio referring to a “cardiac arrest” at US Senator Mitch McConnell’s Washington home has raised new questions about the political future of the former Republican leader, according to media reports. McConnell, 84, is a Republican senator from Kentucky who has served in the Senate»»»
Trump dismisses Netanyahu’s concerns over potential F-35 sale to Türkiye
US President Donald Trump has rebuffed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s call not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye. Netanyahu has accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of destabilizing the Middle East, as Ankara has emerged as one of the most vocal critics of Israel’s militar»»»
Election Commission, Public Council Discuss Machine Voting, Joint Working Group on Voting Machines
The newly appointed Central Election Commission (CEC) held its first working meeting with its Public Council on Wednesday, the Commission said in a press release. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the CEC and the Public Council to make better use of the expertise of civil soc»»»
India's Supreme Court seeks CBSE reply on Gulf students' plea
Dubai: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on a petition filed by Class 12 students from Gulf and West Asian countries seeking relief over disruptions to the 2026 board examinations caused by the regional conflict. A Be»»»
UAE FDI inflows hit record Dh177.3b in 2025 with 1,562 greenfield projects and 65,000 jobs
Dubai: The UAE attracted a record Dh177.3 billion in foreign direct investment inflows in 2025, lifting the country to ninth place globally among destinations for inbound FDI, according to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figur»»»
EU says decisions about Greenland are for Greenlanders, Denmark
Brussels, Belgium: The European Union on Wednesday said "decisions about the future of Greenland are for Greenlanders and Danes" after US President Donald Trump said he still wanted the Arctic island. "Territorial integrity, national sovereignty and inviolability of borders are fundamental principl»»»