Gulf News 27m

Oil slips as traders weigh Iran blockade risks, Brent holds above $84

Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday as investors weighed the impact of the United States' naval blockade of Iran against expectations that global crude supplies remain sufficient to prevent an immediate price spike. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - sim»»»

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Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations

US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Trump's speeches, the White House said Thursday. Gabriel Perez allegedly made more than $100,000 with bets placed on the prediction market Kalshi about specific»»»

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Gulf News 41m

US spy agencies split over China election intel

Washington: Newly declassified US government records released by President Donald Trump's administration show sharp internal disagreements within the American intelligence community over how to assess and report alleged Chinese efforts to influence the 2020 US presidential election. Get updated fas»»»

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Gulf News 53m

16 hours of study, one big dream: How Aryan Gupta secured NEET UG 2026 with 715/720

For Aryan Gupta, securing the top rank in NEET UG 2026 is not just an academic achievement — it is the first step towards fulfilling a deeply personal mission. The 17-year-old from Ludhiana secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 after scoring 715 marks out of 720, sharing the highest score nationally with »»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar intercepts number of aerial attacks on Friday; child injured by shrapnel

Doha, Qatar: Qatar elevated its security level twice on Friday morning, July 17, 2026, as its armed forces intercepted a number of aerial attacks, one of which resulted in a shrapnel injury to a child. The Ministry of Interior sent out two alerts at around 3:30 am and then another at approximately »»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of US midterms in primetime White House address

US President Donald Trump on Thursday revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling - firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many expect him to dispute. In a primetime White House address, Trump portrayed the US electoral system as dangerously expo»»»

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France24 1h

Trump tightens US visa rules, limits stay for foreign students and journalists

President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday finalized rules imposing stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists may stay in the United States, tightening legal immigration. Student visas would be capped at four years, while journalists would be limited to 240-day stays. Ch»»»

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Arab News 1h

Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections

Democrats say Trump reviving false claims of past stolen elections to discredit 2026 midterm elections, as Republican bets face headwinds WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a sub»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US-Iran strikes: Qatar confirms child injured after Iranian missile attack

A child was injured after an Iranian attack targeting Qatar on Sunday morning, the country’s Ministry of Interior said. The ministry said the child sustained injuries from falling shrapnel following interception operations and is currently receiving the necessary medical treatment. Get updated fast»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today (July 17)

The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military and diplomatic warnings Friday as the conflict entered a new phase, with Tehran declaring the Strait of Hormuz an "unbreakable red line," US forces expanding strikes across southern Iran, and Gulf nations tightening security amid fears of a broade»»»

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RT 1h

RT crew witnesses Israeli strike in Lebanon

A “huge blast” from an Israeli strike has hit southern Lebanon just as an RT crew was preparing to go on air in Nabatieh province, RT correspondent Steve Sweeney has reported. The explosion on Thursday was heard “very loudly across the region,” with a large cloud of smoke billowing from the nearby »»»

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France24 2h

Truth or Fake - Trump changes Reflecting Pool ‘gash’ size again, but offers no evidence

When announcing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool had been drained again, Donald Trump doubled down on his vandalism claims, but his latest account raises fresh questions. Online, Trump said the alleged "slashes" stretched for 300 yards, after previously describing them as 250, 300 and 350 feet.»»»

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France24 2h

As the war rekindles, what options are left to the US and Iran?

The US and Iran have rekindled their tit-for-tat strikes as both battle over control of the Strait of Hormuz. It comes a month after a preliminary deal was signed to end the conflict. Kuwait and Bahrain faced renewed aerial attacks from Iran, with Theran saying it was targeting US military bases in»»»

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Arab News 2h

Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections

Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past electionsWASHINGTON: President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a subject he’s long used to make unproven claims and »»»

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Gulf News 2h

‘No bigger band to us than Metallica’: How Emirati band Metarust built its own metal story in the UAE

“If somebody says they're not into Metallica, they're lying to you.” We laugh. But the brothers are serious. Saif and Samir Sami, dressed in Odyssea t-shirts and chains, sit in the middle of their studio, surrounded by guitars, love for Metallica, drum set, along with X-Men pop figurines and One Pi»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Etihad Rail's Dubai station: What you need to know about the Metro link before September 30

Dubai: After Etihad Rail completed its first passenger journey between Fujairah and Abu Dhabi, marking the launch of the UAE's national passenger train network, attention is now turning to what comes next: Dubai's own station, and how easily people will actually be able to reach it. With just over »»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Syria seizes advanced weapons that were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah – Ya Libnan

Share: File photo of Hezbollah flag: Several countries designated Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed, Lebanon-based militia , as a “terrorist” organization.The designation covers the entirety of the group, both the political and military wings . Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment includi»»»

Arab News 3h

US strikes expand toward Tehran as Iran fires missiles, drones at regional allies

DUBAI: Bahrain and Kuwait faced incoming Iranian fire early Friday as US airstrikes expanded to target more bridges in the Islamic Republic.Both countries, which host US forces, have faced repeated rounds of fire in recent days as an interim deal to try to end the Iran war has collapsed over fighti»»»

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Arab News 3h

ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say

AUGUSTA, Maine: The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and gun to patrol American streets, several of his close »»»

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Arab News 3h

Global energy security at risk if Strait of Hormuz does not open in weeks, IEA chief says

WASHINGTON: ​If the US and Iran do not increase oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz soon, the world should worry about energy security, International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Thursday. “Oil security is still a critical issue,” Birol told a Council on Foreign Relatio»»»

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Gulf News 3h

ICC confirms charges against ex-Libyan prison boss

A former Libyan prison boss dubbed the "Angel of Death" will stand trial at the International Criminal Court for 17 counts of crimes including murder, rape, and torture after judges confirmed the charges Thursday. ICC prosecutors believe Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, 48, was a "notorious torturer" »»»

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Gulf News 4h

US announces visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals linked to 'far-left terrorist' networks

Washington DC: The United States Department of State on Thursday (local time) announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals accused of supporting, financing, recruiting for, or facilitating activities linked to far-left terrorist and aligned groups. US Secretary of State Marco»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Macron pledges 'zero tolerance' for arson after spate of fires in France

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday pledged "zero tolerance" for arson after wildfires scorched thousands of hectares in France, including in a historic forest near Paris. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereDozens of people have been arrested»»»

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Arab News 4h

AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say

AUGUSTA, Maine: The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood and never should have been given a badge and gun to patrol American streets, several of his close »»»

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Gulf News 4h

SpaceX Starship launch aborted on the pad at the last moment

SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket came within a second or so from blasting off on a test flight Thursday but some of the engines failed to start, triggering a launch abort. Elon Musk's company said it will have to figure out what went wrong before making another attempt to send Starship on a space-skim»»»

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RT 4h

China overtakes US in global favorability – Pew

China and President Xi Jinping are now viewed more favorably than the US and Donald Trump across most of the world, a new Pew Research Center survey spanning six continents has found. Pew says China enjoys a more positive image than the US in 25 of the 36 countries and territories surveyed, includi»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US strike reportedly destroys key bridge near Bandar Abbas, blasts heard near Iranshahr Airport as conflict with Iran escalates

A US military strike reportedly destroyed a key road bridge near Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas, severing a major transportation link across the Shur River, according to reports circulating on social media and regional monitoring accounts. The reports claimed the bridge, which connects B»»»

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Gulf News 5h

House Republicans' $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle

WASHINGTON: Republicans on the House Budget Committee advanced a $95-billion package late on Thursday for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump's push for strict new voter ID requirements, moving forward on a party-line vote despite trouble in the full House — and the Senate. Get update»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjust and vows to impose reciprocal tariffs

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil has described the latest US tariffs on certain Brazilian imports as unjust and politically motivated, threatening Thursday to impose reciprocal measures on US products. The country's top diplomat criticised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the move. Get — updated faster »»»

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UPI 5h

Thick, hazardous wildfire smoke spreads from Great Lakes to East Coast - UPI.com

Smoke from wildfires in Canada drop hazy skies on the Manhattan skyline on Thursday in New York City. All of New York State and parts of New Jersey were under an Air Quality Advisory due to the smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning in Canada. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 16»»»

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Gulf News 6h

How high-stakes impeachment case could reshape Philippines: Democracy on trial

As the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its next phase, the proceedings have evolved into something larger than a legal contest over alleged misconduct. They have become a test of the Philippines' constitutional system — its checks and balances, the resilience of its democrat»»»

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Arab News 6h

The mission after space: Prince Sultan’s journey into Saudi heritage

RIYADH: While most people know Prince Sultan bin Salman Al-Saud as the first Arab and Muslim astronaut to travel into space, the years that followed were devoted to a different mission: reviving Saudi Arabia’s heritage and documenting the people whose lives helped shape the Kingdom’s history throug»»»

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RT 6h

Iran warns ‘entire region will pay the price’ as US bombs bridges (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

The US has launched yet another round of overnight strikes, reportedly hitting civilian infrastructure, including several bridges across Iran, as Tehran warned that any further escalation would have consequences for the entire region. US Central Command announced its sixth consecutive night of stri»»»

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UPI 6h

Vets bill shelved after backlash against sleep apnea, tinnitus cuts - UPI.com

A major bill funding veterans benefits was pulled from House floor Thursday after a backlash against its cuts to coverage for sleep apnea and tinnitus. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. House leadership on Thursday shelved a comprehensive veterans' benefits bil»»»

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Qatar Tribune 6h

India-UK trade pact takes effect, cut tariffs, boosts services firms

Agencies New Delhi India and Britain’s trade pact took effect on Wednesday, cutting tariffs on thousands of goods and expanding market access for services firms and professionals in both countries. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement gives Indian exporters duty-free access to mo»»»

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Arab News 7h

Why the mystery of Egypt’s pyramids still refuses to be solved

LONDON: When a team of Egyptian archaeologists revealed details last month of excavations at an ancient burial ground on the east bank of the Nile, there was the usual flurry of international media excitement at the prospect of yet another breakthrough in our understanding of how the great pyramids»»»

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France24 7h

Ebola 'spreading faster than any previous outbreak' in DR Congo, WHO warns

The World Health Organization on Thursday warned that the Ebola virus is spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo faster than during any previous outbreak, with more than 2,000 confirmed cases and 796 deaths recorded in just two months. Health officials say the rapid spread, lack of »»»

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Arab News 7h

Climate action has an implementation challenge

The world is not on track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. Not because ambition is lacking or the science is unclear. We have the evidence and the solutions. We also have an increasingly clear understanding of the problem and the consequences of inaction. The challenge lies elsewhere. Too »»»

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France24 7h

Bitter row splits Ukraine's military leadership after defence minister ousted

Ukraine's ousted defence minister directed stunning public criticism at the army's top commander on Thursday, forcing President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for unity amid signs of an emerging split in the military's top ranks. Large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities against the removal of»»»

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Arab News 7h

Pele’s World Cup jersey fetches $4.9m at US auction

NEW YORK: A jersey worn by soccer giant Pele in the first World Cup final ever won by Brazil sold for $4.9 million at a US auction on Thursday. The Brazilian attacker nicknamed “The King” was 17 when he scored two goals in his country’s 5-2 victory over host country Sweden in 1958. The blue shirt b»»»

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Arab News 8h

Climate action has an implementation challenge

The world is not on track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. Not because ambition is lacking or the science is unclear. We have the evidence and the solutions. We also have an increasingly clear understanding of the problem and the consequences of inaction. The challenge lies elsewhere. Too »»»

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Arab News 8h

Signs of bird strike in wreckage of deadly NY chopper crash: investigators

NEW YORK: The wreckage of a New York sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, killing six people, showed signs of a bird strike, investigators said on Thursday. A senior Spanish business executive, his wife and three children died along with the pilot when the helicopter malfuncti»»»

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Arab News 8h

Debutant Suber leads Open with stunning 65, solid start for Scheffler

SOUTHPORT, England: Debutant Jackson Suber led The Open ‌with a stunning five-under opening round of 65 on Thursday as fellow Americans reigning champion Scottie Scheffler and big-hitting Bryson DeChambeau also made their mark. England’s Dan Brown and South Korea’s Im Sung-jae had shared the lead a»»»

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Arab News 8h

Houthi escalation threatens Yemen’s imports, deepens humanitarian crisis

ADEN: Concerns are mounting over a worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen as renewed military escalation by the Houthis coincides with the fallout from the resumption of the war involving Iran, which has begun to disrupt trade flows and commodity supplies to the country. At the same time, the Unite»»»

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UPI 8h

FDA approves first pill to significantly lower 'bad' cholesterol - UPI.com

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the anti-cholesterol pill Lipfendra for use in the United States. Backers say its ability to lower bad "LDL-C" cholesterol with just a pill is a breakthrough in the field. Photo courtesy of Merck & Co. July 16 (UPI) -- Heralding what some are ca»»»

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Arab News 8h

Trump to attend World Cup final on Sunday: White House

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, the White House said, saving his first appearance at the tournament for its grand finale. “His attendance will cap what has been the most watched, most secure, and most successful World Cup in Am»»»

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Arab News 8h

Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Trump’s speeches, the White House said Thursday. Gabriel Perez allegedly made more than $100,000 with bets placed on the prediction market Kalshi ab»»»

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Albanian Daily News 8h

Parliament Approves Agriculture Bills as Socialist MP Breaks Ranks on Key Vote

Albania's Parliament on Thursday approved a series of bills related to the agriculture sector, with the votes exposing an unusual split within the ruling Socialist Party after Socialist lawmaker Erion Braçe opposed one of the government's initiatives and abstained on another. The opposition did not»»»

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UPI 8h

June retail sales weaker than expected despite World Cup, Prime Day - UPI.com

June retail sales were slower than expected despite the tourism boost added by the World Cup. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- U.S. retail spending was weaker than expected while tourists from around the world came to the country for the World Cup. Retail sales rose»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 8h

Forecasts for apartments worrying

Poland’s housing market outlook for the second half of the year will depend largely on who buys homes. If demand is driven by buyers in their 30s and 40s seeking affordable housing, developers are expected to add lower-priced projects, keeping annual price growth near inflation at 2–4%. This is con»»»

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