Dubai: Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has come under fire after a social media post about the French national football team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup triggered widespread criticism and debate online. On July 6, Bachchan shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) commenting on the racial m»»»

RIYADH: Saudi utility giant Acwa has received an exclusive government mandate to export green hydrogen and its derivatives produced in the Kingdom to international markets, including green ammonia, green methanol and green fuels. In a statement, Acwa said the mandate positions the company as a key »»»

Melbourne, Australia: Researchers in Australia have identified immune cells recruited during pregnancy that may help protect against breast cancer, raising the prospect of new preventive interventions for women who have not had children. In a study published in Nature Immunology, scientists found t»»»

Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, in his capacity as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), has issued Resolution No. 40 of 2026 establishing a specialised court to adjudicate huma»»»

BusinessGermanyHow Volkswagen ended up with a huge workforceNik MartinThe struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. How did VW's headcount get so bloated, and will the cuts be enough to survive the Chinese EV onslaught? https://p.dw.com/p/5GIWoVW »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi: Negotiations on Final Deal with US Won’t Commence if Threats Continue 07-07-2026 11:24 AM Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (2»»»

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Abu Dhabi: ADNOC and XRG have signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Japan’s Mitsui & Co. to explore new opportunities across LNG, crude oil, sulfur, shipping, chemicals and international energy investments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agreement was si»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index fell by 0.14% at the start of Tuesday's trading, losing 14.48 points to reach 10,252 points, under pressure from four sectors. The market data showed gains in the sectors of Transportation (+0.26%), Insurance (+0.20%), and Banks and Financial Se»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the return of its popular tourist electric abra service at Al Mamzar Station, giving residents and visitors a fresh way to take in some of the city's newest leisure destinations. The service, which had been paused during development w»»»

In a move that underscores its growing defense footprint in Southeast Asia, India will export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia. The deal, confirmed by an Indian government representative, involves the indigenously co-produced system from BrahMos Aerospace—a joint venture between Indi»»»

Seoul: Samsung Electronics Co. on Tuesday estimated its second-quarter operating profit at nearly 90 trillion won ($58.8 billion), marking another quarterly record as strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related semiconductors boosted earnings. The Republic of Korean technology giant said»»»

Dubai: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has reportedly declared 10 elephant tusks and 13 ivory artefacts under the Kerala government's one-time wildlife declaration scheme, a move that comes amid his ongoing legal battle over alleged illegal possession of ivory. According to forest officials quoted in »»»

Two explosions were heard in central Damascus on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Syrian capital, AFP journalists said, with witnesses reporting smoke rising near a high-end hotel where the leader spent the night. At least one blast was heard before ambulances rushed to the s»»»

Seoul: Republic of Korea began enforcing Tuesday a revised law targeting false information posted online, toughening penalties for repeat offenders despite concerns over the impact on free speech. The law, which requires major platforms to set up new response systems, comes as concern grows in the »»»

Damascus: An explosion was heard in central Damascus on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Syrian capital, AFP journalists said, with witnesses reporting smoke rising near a high-end hotel where the leader spent the night. At least one blast was heard before ambulances rushed t»»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s non-oil private sector contracted at its sharpest pace in nearly three-and-a-half years in June as demand weakness intensified and supply disruptions persisted, data showed. The headline S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 46 in June from 47.1 in May, marking a sixth»»»

The Israeli army shelled Monday evening into Tuesday several southern border towns including Houla, Deir Seryan, Touline, Qabrikha and al-Qantara. Forces also detonated houses in Haddatha, Beit Yahoun, and al-Qantaa. The Israeli army warned Monday Christian villages in Marjayoun in southern Lebanon»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Zone has officially launched the Aspire Summer Camp 2026, welcoming children to a month-long programme of sports, education and recreational activities designed to keep youngsters active and engaged throughout the summer. The camp, which opened on July 5, has enjoyed an energeti»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs will conclude the fourth season of its cultural initiative, the “Nation Seminar” (Nadwat Al-Ummah) today (July 7), with a closing symposium exploring, “Knowledge of Revelation: A Path to Civilisational Inheritance.” Organised by the Ministry’s Depa»»»

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Dubai: Expo City Dubai has issued the UAE’s first Expo Green Licences to six companies, giving sustainability-focused businesses a new route to set up and test climate-related solutions in the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The first licence holders include b»»»

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said Tuesday that defence spending in the draft 2026 State Budget amounts to EUR 2.693 billion, or 2.15% of gross domestic product (GDP), as he presented the ministry's budget proposal at the parliamentary Defence Committee. Stoyanov said the proposed defence expen»»»

Doha, Qatar: Reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable cultural stewardship, Qatar Museums (QM) has achieved Carbon Neutrality Certification for the operations and services of four of its landmark cultural and heritage sites, the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), Mus»»»

Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has made public the legal submission he sent to the Venice Commission, asking Europe’s leading constitutional advisory body to assess whether the Magyar government’s proposed constitutional amendment to end his mandate is compatible with European constitutional stan»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality (MoM) has organised the “Under the Stars Evening”, a community event that combined entertainment with public awareness in an engaging outdoor setting, offering families and visitors a diverse range of interactive activities and experiences. The event, held »»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has launched Podcast AlTanmiya as a platform for dialogue highlighting the progress and key milestones of Qatar’s national development journey. Through the podcast, the NPC hosts leading decision-makers, including ministry undersecretaries and chief »»»

Dubai: The Government of Fujairah has signed an agreement to purchase gasoline production from Etihad Refinery, in a move aimed at strengthening the emirate’s fuel supply chain. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Etihad Refinery is a subsidiary of Etihad Energy Holding, a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Secretary-General of the Shura Council H E Nayef bin Mohammed Al Mahmoud said the General Secretariat will continue to strengthen its support for the Council by providing technical, administrative, and organisational services that enable members to carry out their legislative and overs»»»

On the eve of a key NATO summit, Donald Trump reignited his feud with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by sharing a doctored image on Truth Social, captioned “restraining order needed.” The altered image is based on genuine G7 footage but changes Meloni's facial expression to make her appear e»»»

Israel's parliament approved the first reading of a bill on Monday to establish a commission of inquiry into the security failings surrounding Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, though opposition lawmakers boycotted the vote, arguing the proposed body would lack independence. The Israeli parliament ap»»»

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Cairo: Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil Fahmy outlined his perspective on the upcoming period, along with the priorities of the operation of the General Secretariat of the Arab League, in pursuit of advancing its performance and the joint Arab action system. This came during a meeting wit»»»

Barcelona: Spain's AEMET weather agency on Tuesday declared a top level red heat alert in three eastern regions and predicted that temperatures would rise above 40C. The Aragon, Catalonia and Valencia regions are predicted to be among the worst hit in a new heatwave that is hitting southern Europe »»»

Cédric Jubillar, a painter and plasterer who was sentenced last October for killing his wife Delphine, has finally confessed to the murder from his prison cell, his lawyer said Monday. The 38-year-old said he was ready to tell investigators the location of his wife's body, which was never found. A »»»

July 7 (UPI) -- The three children who died last week when a severe storm capsized their boat were found within the sunken vessel, authorities said in an update to the investigation. The boat quickly sank Friday in Wisconsin's Geneva Lake after it was hit that afternoon by a sudden storm that swept»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail has published details of its Passenger Charter on its official website, outlining the circumstances under which passengers may be removed from trains. The charter states that if railway staff or any authorized person has reasonable grounds to believe that a passenger is viola»»»

First published in Deník N. The governing coalition in the Czech Republic has retreated from plans to substantially weaken conflict-of-interest rules that would have benefited the Agrofert conglomerate and prime minister Andrej Babiš. The government has decided that the proposal requires several ch»»»

DUBAI/ PARIS: Lebanese fashion house Georges Hobeika unveiled its latest collection at Paris Haute Couture Week on Monday. Hobeika and his son, Jad, presented a romantic lineup inspired by the poem “Instructions Before Visiting Earth” by James McCrae, drawing on the poem’s message of embracing life»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, though gains were capped as traders ‌looked beyond easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and turned their attention to supply increases and demand prospects. Brent crude futures gained 38 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $72.37 a barrel, while US We»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Contractors Authority has issued its “Contracting Sector Outlook – June 2026” report via the SCAVO platform, highlighting key indicators for projects awarded in the Kingdom during June. The report aims to help contractors and investors identify available opportunities and support »»»

ATLANTA: Hossam Hassan, Egypt’s national football team manager, says the plight of the Palestinian people is a “shame on the world”, according to AFP. Speaking at a World Cup news conference in the US city of Atlanta, Hassan addressed the issue at length, stating, “If there is someone who has not f»»»

If prices tell one story, yields tell another. Bucharest ranks first in Romania in terms of estimated annual residential investment yield, at 7.14%, followed by Ploiesti (6.72%), Galati (6.58%), Bacau (6.14%), and Constanta (5.58%). By contrast, although Cluj-Napoca is the most expensive residentia»»»

Romania’s residential real estate market is evolving at an uneven pace. While Cluj-Napoca continues to hold its position as the country’s most expensive housing market and Bucharest remains the largest and most liquid market, offering strong investment appeal, the fastest price growth is now being »»»

Romania's beer market is seeing changing consumer habits as economic pressures encourage more people to drink at home and drive growing demand for alcohol-free beer, according to a study commissioned by the Brewers of Romania association.The survey, conducted by Reveal Marketing Research, found tha»»»

The new car market in Romania witnessed an increase of 0.3% in the first six months of 2026 from the same period of 2025, according to preliminary data from the Association of Romania's Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Importers (APIA), based on statistics from the General Directorate for Driving Li»»»

The Bucharest National Airports Corporation (CNAB) has signed the contract for the design of the new terminal at "Henri Coanda" International Airport and its associated airside and landside infrastructure, a project valued at approximately EUR 18.4 million.According to the airport operator, the con»»»

Tourist arrivals at Romania's tourist accommodation establishments, including apartments and rooms for rent, totalled 4.287 million in the first five months of 2026, down 4.5% compared with the same period in 2025, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).»»»

The number of authorized rental apartments at the Romanian seaside has halved in just one year since the 50% reduction in the value of holiday vouchers, because a large part of the owners have given up on classification and returned to the area of untaxed rentals, in the gray economy, says the pres»»»

The number of classified accommodation units on the Romanian coast increased by almost 10% this year, to 5,386, and the accommodation capacity exceeded 156,000 places, according to an analysis carried out by a tour operator based on official data from the Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrep»»»