QatarEnergy cuts August crude prices amid rising Middle East supplies
Singapore, July 10 (SANA) QatarEnergy has cut its official selling prices for August-loading crude cargoes, as increased supplies from the Middle East weigh on oil markets. According to an official pricing document cited by Reuters on Friday, QatarEnergy set the official selling price for Qatar Mar»»»
World Cup fans stretch budgets, and waistlines, to see their teams play on
Joe Hammond was sitting in a stranger’s home in Connecticut when Norway’s hulking hero, Erling Haaland, thankfully, knocked in a late goal some 1,700 miles away to topple Ivory Coast. It meant the boat-rowing, high-scoring Norwegian team had survived, and Hammond’s World Cup vacation had survived a»»»
North Korea vows to bolster military intelligence capabilities - UPI.com
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed seven written orders implementing major military decisions aimed at strengthening the country's nuclear forces and expanding military intelligence, state media reported Friday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, July 10 (UPI) -- North Korea will significantly expand the»»»
Russia Sees Ukraine Not Inclined to Peaceful Resolution of Situation - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow sees that Kiev is not inclined to a peaceful resolution of the situation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "We see that the Kiev regime is absolutely not inclined to the peace process now," Peskov told reporters.Russia continues to remain open to achieving i»»»
Office leasing market expanded in Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca in H1 2026, while demand declined in Iași and Timișoara
During the first half of 2026, companies leased a total of 80,790 sqm of office space in Bucharest, representing a 29% increase compared with the same period of 2025, according to a report by Fortim Trusted Advisors, Alliance Member of BNP Paribas Real Estate. Cluj-Napoca also recorded stronger off»»»
World Oil Demand Set for First Annual Decline since 2020, IEA Says
Global oil demand is set to decline for the first time since 2020 as the US war on Iran wreaked havoc with production and exports in the Middle East, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Friday. World oil demand is set to decline by 1 million b/d year-on-year in 2026, which would mark its fir»»»
The UAE's skies are busier than ever as airport passenger numbers hit 156.8 million
Abu Dhabi: The UAE strengthened its position as one of the world's leading aviation hubs in 2025 after passenger traffic through the country's airports reached a record 156.8 million, up 6.1 per cent from 147.8 million in 2024, while aircraft movements rose 6.8 per cent to 855,300. The figures, rel»»»
Zelensky and Budanov approved killing of Monaco bombing suspect, Andrey Telizhenko tells RT
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky and military intelligence chief Kirill Budanov “personally cleared” the killing of a woman suspected in last week’s Monaco bombing attack, former Ukrainian diplomat Andrey Telizhenko has told RT. Telizhenko suggested on Thursday that “the orders were given by the »»»
Lebanon’s Aoun, Army Chief Review Southern Security Situation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam arrives in Turkey, to meet Erdogan later on Friday - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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‘Revenge Is Inevitable’: Iran’s IRGC Threatens US and ‘Israel’, Brands American Military ‘Child-Killers’ - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sofia Environmental Inspectorate Finds Multiple Violations at Sofia Waste Treatment Plant
Multiple breaches were found at Sofia's Municipal Waste Treatment Plant during an unannounced inspection carried out on 8 July by the Sofia Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water (RIEW), the RIEW said on Friday. Inspectors found that refuse-derived fuel (RDF) was being stored outdoors in un»»»
Russia’s Air Defenses Shred 5,000 Drones in One Week of Aerial Carnage - MoD
Russia’s air defenses destroyed nearly 5,000 drones over the course of one week, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. "Air defense systems shot down 72 guided aerial bombs, 36 US-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems, four Vampire multiple launch rocket systems made in the Czech Republic, 10»»»
Bayeux tapestry arrives in London in overnight operation
London: In the dead of night on Friday, a large yellow truck led by a police escort made its way through the empty streets of London. Unbeknownst to late night stragglers, it was carrying a 1,000-year-old masterpiece: the Bayeux Tapestry. The hushed-up, nighttime operation was the result of years o»»»
Did overpriced contracts help Fidesz-close figures?
The Prime Minister’s Office has filed criminal complaints in five separate cases, alleging total damages of 106 billion forints, following a review of documents inherited from the previous administration. Overpriced contracts helped Fidesz-close (public) figures? Overpriced contracts to Fidesz-clos»»»
Kraimorie Fishing Port Keeps Blue Flag Status
The fishing port in Burgas's Kraimorie Quarter has again been awarded the international Blue Flag eco-label, Burgas Municipality told BTA. The local authority noted that three fishing ports in Burgas Municipality: Kraimorie, Sarafovo, and Chengene Skele, have received this certification in 2026. Th»»»
Media Review: July 10
No single topic dominates Friday's news media. POLITICS Capital weekly looks into the scandal over the Interior Minister announcing last week details about the private plane flights of Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski. One of these flights was with Constitutional Court j»»»
Interior Ministry Sends Parliament Report on Magnitsky Inquiry
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has formally submitted to the National Assembly a report on an operational inquiry conducted by the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC), the Interior Ministry said on Friday. The report was sent to National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova afte»»»
US to guide Israeli withdrawal from pilot zones in coming days
The United States will oversee the withdrawal of Israeli forces from "pilot zones" in the south, with the first to get underway within days, Lebanese and U.S. officials said Thursday. A U.S. official said that new talks between Israel and Lebanon would go ahead next week, after a diplomatic source »»»
Rome meeting to address Israeli demands to form joint committees
After weeks of stagnation, a U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel soon will shift to technical discussions in Rome, an American official said. The upcoming meeting in Rome on July 14 and 15 will address Israeli demands to form joint committees to oversee the implementation o»»»
Landslides kill 15 in Philippines as biggest typhoon in decades nears Taiwan
Keelung, Taiwan: Fifteen people were killed in landslides in the Philippines, and more than 2,000 in Taiwan were evacuated from their homes, as the biggest typhoon in decades neared the region on Friday. Typhoon Bavi is expected to pound Taiwan's north and east, as well as Japan's remote southweste»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3643
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3643 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to»»»
Several Palestinians injured during Israeli raid on home near Ramallah - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli light attack drone drops stun grenade toward Al-Mansouri a new - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Barrack congratulates Syria on restoring rights and privileges at OPCW
Washington, July 10 (SANA) U.S. Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and Iraq Tom Barrack on Friday congratulated Syria on restoring its rights and privileges at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). In a post on his official X account, Barrack said the milestone reflected»»»
Eleven dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village
Madrid: Eleven people were killed and 19 are missing after a wildfire tore through a Spanish village, with four victims who may have been British who were burned in their car, authorities said Friday. Authorities said many of the victims may be foreign tourists visiting Bedar, a small village in Lo»»»
Pakistan finds more cargo plane debris as search for missing crew continues
Islamabad: Pakistan Navy search teams recovered additional debris from a cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea earlier this week, with the recovered wreckage to be analyzed by investigators as the search for the aircraft's five missing crew members entered its third day Friday. The Pakistan»»»
Dubai gold falls to Dh495.75 as US yields curb demand
Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell on Friday, giving back part of this week’s recovery as elevated US Treasury yields and renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz kept investors cautious. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India»»»
Maithri Aquatech welcomes DP World as strategic investor
Maithri Aquatech Private Limited announced a strategic equity investment from DP World, one of the world's leading supply chain and logistics companies. The investment marks an important milestone for Maithri Aquatech and will support the deployment of its atmospheric water generation (AWG) technol»»»
Fasten your seatbelts, but recline responsibly
I love travelling. I love the excitement in the airport. I love the thrill of being in the air. I hate other passengers. Okay, hate is a bit strong. It’s more of a rising frustration that seems to be growing with my years on this planet. As many of us travel, or get set to travel, to and from the U»»»
Russia to Respond With All Available Means to Any Foreign Aggression - Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow will respond decisively, using all available forces and means, to aggressive actions directed against it, and its response will be devastating for the initiators of such aggression, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday. "We reiterate that such reckless schemes and t»»»
Alin Chiriac, Adfaber: AI can take over repetitive work, but human judgement, creativity, and ethics cannot be replaced
Romania is often described as a digitally connected country, but connectivity alone does not translate into digital skills or AI readiness among its population. With AI tools quickly becoming part of everyday work, the gap between those who can use these tools effectively and those who cannot gets »»»
Major gains for Egypt at 2026 World Cup, say former national team members
CAIRO: Egypt have made major gains at 2026 World Cup despite their elimination in the knockout stage, former national team members told Arab News recently. Egypt suffered a controversial exit after a late 3-2 loss to reigning world champions Argentina, with many calls from the French referee causin»»»
Philippines reports bird flu outbreak among backyard birds, WOAH says
PARIS: The Philippines has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu among backyard birds in its Oriental Mindoro province, the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Friday. The spread of avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has raised concerns among govern»»»
Girl dies in France celebrating World Cup win
Lille, France: A 17-year-old girl fell off a truck and died while celebrating France's World Cup quarter final win over Morocco, emergency services said Friday. Celebrations erupted across France after the 2-0 win in the United States with hundreds dancing in the streets of Paris, watched by thousa»»»
India's choked pavements fail pedestrians
New Delhi: In India, a pavement can be many things -- a hawking site, parking area and garbage dumping space -- but rarely what it is meant to be: a safe path to walk. Across the country, pedestrians are routinely forced to walk on busy roads, despite a recent ruling by the Supreme Court that said »»»
What businesses need to know about the EU’s new tax simplification package – Forvis Mazars analysis
On 24 June 2026, the European Commission published its long-awaited EU tax simplification package, a major legislative initiative aimed at reducing complexity in EU direct taxation and supporting the competitiveness of businesses operating across the European Union. The package forms part of the Co»»»
Peru’s president-elect seeks to restore Mexico ties
LIMA: Peru’s president-elect said on Thursday she has “every intention” of restoring diplomatic relations with Mexico, which have been suspended since November. Peru broke off formal ties after Mexico granted asylum to former prime minister Betssy Chavez who was on trial for allegedly aiding a 2022»»»
“This is football — no excuses”: Morocco disappointed at falling below expectations
BOSTON: When Morocco left Qatar in 2022, they did so as heroes, having become the first African and Arab side to reach a World Cup semifinal. Four years later in the US, this time in the quarterfinals, they have lost to France 2-0 once again. Same opponent, same result. Yet it is testament to Moroc»»»
One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says
GENEVA: At least one million women and girls have lost access to life-saving support within the last year due to global donor aid cuts, a new United Nations report on Friday found. Nearly nine in 10 women’s organizations can no longer meet the needs on the ground despite a large increase in demand »»»
Bangladesh’s Hasina plans December return with party colleagues to surrender
NEW DELHI: Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, facing a death sentence back home where her party is banned, told Reuters she and senior party colleagues plan to return from exile in India around December and surrender. The South Asian nation’s longest-serving leader said she and membe»»»
Islamic Cultural Centre enhances staff readiness through AI training
Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional performance and develop human capital, the Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Centre at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has organised a specialised training course on artificial intelligence (AI) too»»»
From operator control to user control: why experienced travelers choose travel eSIMs
Today’s travelers from Saudi Arabia approach trip planning with great attention to detail. Before even arriving at the airport in Riyadh, Jeddah, or Dammam, they have already booked their flights, selected the best hotels, arranged airport transfers, purchased travel insurance, prepared their bank »»»
Saudi Arabia’s total POS transactions kick off July with a 34% surge as freight leads hike
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s total point-of-sale transactions reached SR16.9 billion ($4.5 billion) in the week ending July 4, a 34.3 percent jump from the previous week. According to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank, the total number of transactions climbed 19.8 percent to 268.8 million durin»»»
QRCS launches medical convoy for urology, GI endoscopy surgeries in Sudan
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has launched a medical convoy for urology and gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures in Sudan. This initiative is implemented in partnership with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Kuwait’s Patients Helping Fund Society (PHF), the Sudanese Doctors As»»»
12 IAS undergraduate fellows earn international recognition at IAMCR 2026
Doha, Qatar: Undergraduate researchers from Northwestern University in Qatar’s Institute for Advanced Study in the Global South (#IAS_NUQ) will present original scholarship alongside leading international academics at the 2026 International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) C»»»
Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach celebrates 2025 ‘Best of’ Wyndham Grand Award
Doha, Qatar: Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach has announced that it has been honoured with the coveted 2025 “Best of” Wyndham Grand Award. This prestigious recognition places the property among an elite group of top-performing Wyndham Grand hotels worldwide, recognised for delivering exceptional g»»»
Southern Spain wildfire kills 12 as heatwave fuels blaze - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Minister of Finance meets Chairman of Cisco
Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari held a bilateral meeting with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cisco Chuck Robbins at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance. During the meeting, cooperation relations were reviewed, along with prospects for strengthening and developin»»»
Al Kharji highlights Qatar’s experience in strengthening tourism sector’s resilience
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji participated in the 30th Annual Economist Government Roundtable, held in Athens, Greece, from July 8 to 10. The forum, inaugurated by President of the Hellenic Republic H E Constanti»»»