Dubai: Two of Dubai's largest Catholic churches have announced a full reopening, allowing parishioners to once again participate in all church activities after temporary restrictions introduced earlier this year. St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oud Metha and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in J»»»

Ajman has been ranked the world's safest city for residents' sense of security, while Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah secured second, third and fourth places respectively, according to the Numbeo Mid-Year 2026 report, highlighting the UAE's strong performance in global safety rankings. Dubai »»»

Abu Dhabi: Ali Saeed Al Neyadi, Chairman of the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), met with Ambassador Shiferaw Tekle Mariam, Commissioner of the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission, during an official visit to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia»»»

The National Assembly rejected a proposal by "Revival" to instruct the government to end Bulgaria’s 10-year cooperation agreement with Ukraine, signed in Kyiv on May 30. The motion, described by its authors as “enslaving for Bulgaria,” aimed to cancel a deal that formalizes long-term security and s»»»

At its regular meeting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers approved the provision of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and the Gaza Strip in the form of voluntary contributions to international organizations totalling EUR 200,000 to address the most urgent humanitarian needs of the Lebanese and Palest»»»

Lisbon: Parts of Portugal have been placed on red alert due to high temperatures forecast for the coming days, after being relatively spared from the recent heatwave in Europe. The country's IPMA weather agency said the Lisbon and Setubal regions on the coast will be on red alert for high temperatu»»»

The European Union rolled out two measures to protect its steel industry and limit e-commerce small parcels on Wednesday as the 27-nation bloc grapples with its staggering trade imbalance with China. "Today's change is about restoring fairness for European businesses and better protecting our consu»»»

MAKKAH: Makkah’s royal commission announced one of the city’s largest ever urban development programs during a ceremony on Tuesday evening. A number of agreements were signed to formally launch the projects, which will make up an area of more than 4.4 million sq. meters backed by more than SR16.3 b»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Wednesday with Ombudsman Zoran Pasalic and Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection Milan Martinovic to discuss strengthening of cooperation among state institutions in protection of the citizens’ rights, advancement of »»»

HOUSTON - Bogdan Bogdanovic, captain of the Serbia men's national basketball team, has signed a one-year deal with the NBA franchise Houston Rockets, the ESPN reported on Wednesday. Following his recent departure from the Los Angeles Clippers after a two-year stint, Bogdanovic came to Houston as a »»»

An order was issued on Wednesday, prohibiting the mowing of agricultural areas, tAgriculture Minister Plamen Abrovski announced at a briefing at the Council of Ministers. The minister explained mowing will be limited only in the dark and in the morning until 8:00 a.m., in order to avoid causing fir»»»

RIYADH: The Apple Developer Academy, in partnership with Tuwaiq Academy, celebrated the graduation of its fifth cohort at The Garage in Riyadh, with 192 female students completing a nine-month program. The scheme brought together participants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds and f»»»

NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its strong support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, describing it as an essential and irreplaceable provider of education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees. The remarks were made by the Kingdom’s permanent repre»»»

DAMMAM: Saudi Reef Academy is expanding efforts to promote sustainable rural development through a specialized initiative that equips beekeepers with modern skills and supports high-quality local honey production. The initiative is being implemented in cooperation with the Eastern Province branch o»»»

Dubai: The first thing Girley Pineda remembers about arriving in Dubai isn't the skyline or the excitement of starting a new chapter. It's the tears. On April 22, 2017, her birthday, the Filipino expatriate stepped off a plane believing she was beginning the journey that would change her family's f»»»

Dubai: Both runways at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport will remain closed to commercial flights for three hours every day from July 5 to September 15 as a precaution against increased bird activity during the monsoon season, Pakistan’s Airports Authority (PAA) has announced, Dawn report»»»

Tunis, July 1 (TAP) – Tunisia's average money market rate (TMM) held steady at 6.99% in June 2026, remaining at that level for the fifth consecutive month, according to data released on Wednesday by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT).On a...»»»

Clause 5 of the fragile US-Iran interim deal has become a flashpoint, a trigger for the series of escalating maritime incidents. This specific clause of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on June 18, 2026, has emerged as one of the most contentious provisions. Despite the rather »»»

Shenzhen, China: Their metallic frames covered in supple, lifelike skin, a posse of new Chinese robots meant for companionship can offer users AI-generated conversation or a hand to hold, complete with manicured nails. The company UBTech says its "U1" robot -- equipped with eye cameras, chest senso»»»

Ecovent, a Romanian company specialised in indoor air quality solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Zehnder Group, becoming the Swiss company’s distributor on the local market. The agreement strengthens Ecovent’s position in Romania’s heat recovery ventilation segment and expands it»»»

A suffocating heat dome sweeping across Western Europe brought record-breaking temperatures to Hungary yesterday, with 42C recorded in Szécsény — the highest ever measured in the country. The capital also sweltered in oppressive heat, prompting police to deploy water cannon at Heroes’ Square. Rathe»»»

Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev told a press conference on Wednesday that his Ministry, as well as the Defence Ministry and the Ministry of Agriculture are working jointly with the Fire Safety and Civil Protection General Directorate to draw an action plan to tackle wildfires, as instructed b»»»

Dubai: flydubai announced Wednesday it has launched daily flights between Dubai and Bangkok, adding a second destination in Thailand as the airline expands its network in Southeast Asia. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The inaugural flight departed from Terminal 3 at D»»»

RIYADH: The General Authority for Statistics has opened registration for the 6th UN World Data Forum to be held in Riyadh from Nov. 9 to 12. Registration has also opened for the Second Saudi Statistics Forum, one of the preparatory “Road to Riyadh” events, said GASTAT in a recent press release on i»»»

Arab Finance: Misr Italia Properties has fully acquired Misr Italia Holding for Financial Investments and subsidiaries by Khaled El Assal, Mohamed Khaled El Assal, and Karim Khaled El Assal, according to a statement. Following the successful transaction, the company unveiled EGP 8 billion in new in»»»

Doha, Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, released its 2025 Annual Report today, marking a remarkable year for foreign direct investment (FDI) and reaffirming Qatar’s position as a leading destination for high value, impact-driven global investment. In 2025, Qatar attract»»»

US-Israeli military action has failed to shift the strategic balance in the Middle East, leaving Iran in a stronger position than before the conflict, geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert has said. Speaking on RT’s Sanchez Effect on Tuesday, Weichert, senior editor at The National Interest, descri»»»

A record 25.2 million young American adults (about 33%) under 35 have returned to the family nest as the cost of living has become prohibitive. There is a stereotype of Americans living at home with their parents as freeloaders, living in the basement and spending their ample free time playing vide»»»

Roughly 15 million Americans were scammed out of money in 2025, with AI-generated content and deepfakes featuring in a notable share of cases, according to a new survey. Total losses across the country reached an estimated $68 billion last year, or about $186 million stolen every day. The findings »»»

Two English seaside towns have imposed a three-year ban on public alcohol consumption after a wave of anti-social behavior, beach fights, arrests, and complaints from local businesses. The order will take effect on Wednesday in Margate and Ramsgate, on the Kent coast, banning public drinking in key»»»

Police raided offices connected to France’s largest opposition party on Tuesday, National Rally (RN) leader and presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella has said, claiming the searches were politically timed as the country moves closer to election season. The Euroskeptic and anti-immigration politician»»»

Share: Steve Witkoff (R) and Jared Kushner are in Doha for indirect talks with the Iranian delegation DOHA – The U.S. and Iran held technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to ‌agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source with direct k»»»

The exchange between Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio over whether agreements were reached in Alaska last year, or whether proposals were merely put forward, says much about the current level of mutual understanding. In substance, however, it is less a basis for further action than a commentary on att»»»

The British government unveiled its long-delayed Defense Investment Plan with a commitment to spend an additional $19.9 billion over the next four years, only a little more than half the $37 billion defense ministers and the military had been seeking. File photo by Andy Rain/EPA July 1 (UPI) -- The»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said that Iran has "tried to force" Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, but stressed that such a move "will not happen." He was referring to Iran's negotiations with the United States and its attempt to make withdrawal from Lebanon part of the dea»»»

Israeli forces opened fire Wednesday on a civilian vehicle in Ibl al-Saqi and bulldozed roads and uprooted trees from Hamoul and Naqoura to Aita al-Shaab in south Lebanon. Israeli troops also detonated houses overnight in Beit Yahoun, Hadatha, and al-Tiri, shelled the outskirts of Beit Yahoun, and »»»

Dubai: Emirates has launched its third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi, increasing services on the route to 21 weekly flights and adding more travel options for passengers heading to Kenya, signalling greater demand for travel to the African continent from UAE. The new service, EK717, arrive»»»

The Iranian caretaker defense minister said the country’s defense, missile, and UAV capabilities are a “red line” of national security that will not be subject to any form of negotiation. In a post on X, Brigadier General Majid Ebn al-Reza said he has underscored during a meeting with lawmakers the»»»

DUBAI: As Adidas unveiled the redesigned Golden Boot trophy for the FIFA World Cup 2026, another prize has emerged in one of the tournament’s most intriguing storylines. French striker Just Fontaine’s record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood since Sweden 1958. But with the expanded 48-tea»»»

JEDDAH: UAE developers kept construction projects on track despite a 20 to 25 percent surge in imported material costs, with supply chain disruptions having limited impact, according to Moody’s Ratings. In a sector in-depth report, the credit rating agency said real estate developers have maintaine»»»

There are 22 units in the Bulgarian Army who active participate in extinguishing fires with up to 400 people. Seven of these units are located in Northern Bulgaria and 15 in Southern Bulgaria, said Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov during a briefing on Wednesday. “We are fully prepared to provide a»»»

BERLIN: A NATO summit next week in Turkiye will see NATO allies commit to providing sustainable, long-term security assistance ‌for Ukraine, ‌said NATO ‌Secretary ⁠General Mark Rutte. “Allies will ⁠commit to providing sustainable and predictable, long-term security assistance for ⁠Ukraine,” said Ru»»»

PARIS: France will hold the first ​round of its next presidential election on April 18, 2027, with a run-off set ‌for May ‌2, ​the ‌government ⁠spokeswoman, ​Maud Bregeon, said ⁠on Wednesday following a cabinet meeting to officially approve the dates. The race to ‌succeed ‌President Emmanuel ​Macro»»»

RIYADH: The Asir Region Municipality continues to enhance the investment environment in the tourism sector by offering 44 investment sites during the summer season. This initiative is part of its efforts to empower investors, enrich the visitor experience, and increase the contribution of tourism a»»»

Dubai: The UAE the wider Arabian Peninsula will enter the year's hottest period on July 3, when the traditional “Jamrat Al Qayth” season begins, bringing extreme heat, dry conditions and daytime temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius in some desert areas, the Emirates Astronomy Society said. The»»»

Damascus, July 1 (SANA) Exhibitors at the 12th Syria Specialized Exhibitions 2026 said modern industrial equipment and advanced production technologies are expected to support the recovery of Syria’s manufacturing sector, improve productivity and create new investment opportunities.The exhibition, »»»

Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reported on Wednesday that Israeli occupation forces established two crossing points south of the coastal city of Tyre. Israeli enemy forces established two crossing points, the first in Iskandarouna road, while the second near Reve De La Mer Hotel in Naqo»»»

Brussels: Several people were killed after a fire broke out in an apartment building on Antwerp's Left Bank in northern Belgium on Wednesday, local police said. The Antwerp fire department said it mounted a large-scale emergency response, deploying firefighters to carry out rescue and firefighting »»»

“The opening of the SGB-ALFA factory represents a significant new achievement for Electro-Alfa International, both in Romania and internationally. Over the past 35 years, we have transformed a local company into a competitive business, growing steadily one step at a time. Today, our partnership wit»»»

Share: Photo A displaced woman mourns her home in southern Lebanon after finding it completely destroyed during Hezbollah’s war with Israel which started on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets a Israel in support of Iran. BEIRUT- Some 400,000 Lebanese uprooted by war have returned to southern Leba»»»