Middle East live: US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz
The US military on Sunday said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran, after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz saw several of Washington's Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire. The flare-up is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at »»»
Oil jumps above $79 as fresh US-Iran strikes rattle markets, renew inflation fears
Global oil prices surged more than 4% Monday after the United States launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iranian military targets, renewing fears that escalating tensions in the Arabian Gulf could disrupt crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy ch»»»
Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27, injures many others - UPI.com
Rescue workers recover the bodies of fire victims outside the burned pub following a fire in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday. At least 27 people were killed after a fire engulfed the pub, according to Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Photo by Rungroj Yongrit/EPA July 12 (UPI) -- An intense fir»»»
China’s ‘Green Great Wall’ tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
KUBUQI DESERT, China: For half a century, millions of workers have repeated a task across the deserts in northern China: inserting forearm-length sticks into shifting sand, first in a row, then in an intersecting line, gradually forming a grid. Then saplings are planted at the center of each small »»»
Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in Washington
For decades Lindsey Graham traveled the globe selling a vision of the United States as a nation willing to use its military might to protect democracies around the world, even as his party was taken over by a president openly skeptical of that worldview. Graham — who died unexpectedly at 71 on Satu»»»
Hundreds evacuated from Paris suburb after weapons found near synagogue
Three hundred people were evacuated on Saturday evening from a neighbourhood in Sarcelles, north of Paris, following reports of a suspicious vehicle, which was found to contain guns, including "a military-grade weapon", according interior minister Laurent Nunez. An investigation has been launc»»»
UAE gets easier access to US AI chips: What changed and why it matters
Dubai: The United States has given the UAE one of the biggest upgrades to its technology partnership in years by easing export controls and granting the country broader access to advanced American technologies. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The »»»
Lindsey Graham’s journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power
Lindsey Graham, the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners, rose to become a fixture on the global stage and one of the most prominent advocates of American military might in the U.S. Senate. A former military lawyer who reached the rank of colonel in the Air Force, the wisecracking Graha»»»
Manila bridge closed to traffic: Urgent probe of dire-damaged Culiat Bridge ordered as 46 homes burn beneath
Manila: A bridge in Quezon City where dozens of homes were razed by a fire remains closed for further inspections, local media here reported. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Sunday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an immediate technical assessment of Culiat Br»»»
Fog, humidity and 46°C heat: Here's what to expect from UAE weather this week
The UAE is set for partly cloudy weather on Monday, with humid conditions expected overnight and into Tuesday morning across some coastal and inland areas, raising the possibility of fog or mist, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds, »»»
Egypt and Germany Aim to Elevate Trade Relations with Ambitious €9bn Target
Egypt and Germany have announced plans to significantly increase their bilateral trade to €9 billion by the end of 2024. This ambitious target, revealed during an economic summit in Düsseldorf, represents a substantial €2 billion increase from the current trade level of €7 billion. The summit saw E»»»
Iran’s chain-of-command in chaos? Diplomacy collides with missiles as questions swirl over who really controls Tehran
A flurry of conflicting diplomatic and military actions has intensified scrutiny over who is directing Iran's response to its escalating confrontation with the United States and regional rivals, as officials pursue diplomacy even while military commanders signal continued escalation. On Saturday (J»»»
Diplomacy vs revenge: Inside Iran’s two camps driving the conflict
Dubai: The latest round of US-Iran military exchanges has exposed more than a regional confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz. It has also brought into sharper focus a growing struggle inside Tehran over the country’s future direction. Even as Iranian negotiators have continued contacts with Oman »»»
FIFA World Cup fever leads to sports injuries among UAE residents, doctors warn
Dubai: With football fever gripping homes, schools, academies and community pitches across the UAE, more children are lacing up like their World Cup heroes and more adults are dusting off boots they haven't worn in years. But orthopaedic surgeons in the UAE say the surge in enthusiasm is bringing a»»»
McConnell breaks silence on health, says fall landed him in hospital - UPI.com
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., ended weeks of silence on the condition of his heath Sunday, confirming that he is in a rehabilitation facility while recovering from a fall. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 12 (UPI) -- Ending weeks of silence following a hospitalization, Sen. Mitch M»»»
Iran oil stuck at sea surges as China’s teapots turn to rival Middle East supplies, traders say
SINGAPORE/LONDON: Iranian oil supplies at sea are rising after Tehran ramped up exports during the interim peace deal with the United States, but sales have been slow as China’s independent refiners have turned to cheaper crude from Iraq, the UAE and Qatar. The return of US sanctions this week ris»»»
Dollar jumps on renewed Middle East attacks, Hormuz closure
SINGAPORE: The dollar jumped against most of its peers as a renewal of conflict in the Middle East fanned inflation fears and the prospect of rate hikes from central banks increased.Against the yen, the US dollar was up 0.1 percent at 161.92 yen. The euro weakened 0.1 percent to $1.1403 while the»»»
Moon UAE founders say Abu Dhabi may be the only viable site for $5 billion resort
Dubai: Abu Dhabi may be the only viable location in the UAE for the proposed $5 billion Moon resort, according to its founders, who say the development requires 556 acres and cannot move forward without direct government support. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Michael»»»
Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises to 4,490
CARACAS: Jorge Rodríguez, President of Venezuela's National Assembly, has announced that the death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck the country on 24th June has risen to 4,490. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereHe added that the official nu»»»
Dangerous heat dome spreads from west to east across middle of U.S. - UPI.com
While the worst of the heat dome this week will focus from the northern part of the Rockies to the Midwest, up to a few days of heat and high humidity will return to the East as well. Millions of U.S. residents from the interior West to the East Coast will see dangerously hot temperatures this week»»»
Oil jumps 3 percent after US, Iran escalate strikes in Mideast
SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped on Monday as Iran expanded strikes on Gulf states following attacks by the United States, threatening energy shipments via the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures climbed $2.34, or 3.08 percent, to $78.35 by 2311 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.21,»»»
Philippines bets billions on hydropower to power AI era, cut fossil fuel dependence
Manila: The Philippines is making one of its biggest bets yet on renewable energy. Billions of dollars are being poured into hydropower, pumped-storage facilities and grid-scale battery systems as Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital economy strains an aging electricity network. Most of the mon»»»
US military launches another round of strikes against Iran targets
The US Central Command (CentCom) said its forces launched a fresh wave of precision strikes beginning at 5 pm ET on Sunday (2 am Gulf time on Monday, July 13), targeting Iranian military assets used to threaten commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The operation focused on facilit»»»
U.S. hits Iranian targets for 2nd night as fears of escalation widen - UPI.com
The United States on Sunday carried out a second night of airstrikes against Iranian targets as their dispute over transit rights in the Strait of Hormuz threatened to escalate beyond the region. U.S. Navy file photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zoe Simpson July 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. mili»»»
Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people
BANGKOK: A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said. Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub i»»»
Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after intense US strikes
Iran reported strikes Sunday evening on two of its southern islands while Kuwait, where Tehran has repeatedly targeted US installations, said border posts and an offshore oil platform had been attacked. The as-yet unclaimed strikes came hours after Tehran and WashingtonStrait of Hormuz, offeri»»»
Typhoon slams into eastern China after forcing nearly two million people to flee
Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm on Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities evacuated nearly two million people and suspended transport as the powerful storm threatened flooding and destructive winds. Typhoon Bavi was downgraded to a severe tropical storm on»»»
No: 133, 12 July 2026, Regarding the Convening of the Inaugural Session of the People's Assembly of Syria
We welcome the convening of the inaugural session of the People's Assembly of Syria today (12 July) and consider it an important step toward advancing the political process in line with the legitimate rights and aspirations of the Syrian people as well as establishing popular sovereignty. We believ»»»
EU waters down 21st Russia sanctions as member states push back on oil cap
The EU is diluting key elements of its proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia as internal divisions deepen over how far member states are willing to go to tighten economic pressure on Moscow. Diplomats have spent recent days trying to salvage a compromise after several governments demanded »»»
Netanyahu says Trump wants to 'exhaust possibility' of diplomacy on Iran nuclear issue
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that US President Donald Trump wanted to "exhaust the possibility" of reaching a diplomatic agreement with Iran before pursuing other options on the nuclear issue. Speaking in an interview with NBC's Meet the Press, Netanyahu asserted tha»»»
UN Secretary-General calls for de-escalation, resumption of negotiations
New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that a return to full-scale hostilities would have catastrophic consequences for the people of the Middle East region, international peace and security, and the global economy. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Guterres expressed grave»»»
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The week in pictures: Le Pen's comeback, Khamenei's funeral and Mbappé's wondergoal
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was cleared to run in next year's presidential election, despite having her embezzlement conviction confirmed, in a week that saw Iran hold days-long funeral ceremonies for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and football stars Kylian Mbappé and Lionel »»»
Circular economy key to strengthening Jordan's resource security, experts say
AMMAN — Experts and government officials on Sunday stressed that adopting circular economy principles is essential to strengthening Jordan's resource security, reducing dependence on imported raw materials and building a more resilient economy.The remarks came during an "Energ»»»
Middle East live: US military says Strait of Hormuz open, despite Iran's claims
The US military on Sunday said that "traffic is flowing" through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's claim to have closed it in the latest flare-up of the Middle East war. Iran had earlier attacked US-allied Gulf neighbors in response to the latest series of US strikes on Iran, further endangering »»»
Police promise 'relentless pursuit' of shooters at Toronto festival - UPI.com
Toronto authorities vowed Sunday to find those responsible for a shooting incident at a street festival that left two dead and four others injured. File Photo by Justin Lane/EPA-EFE July 12 (UPI) -- Toronto's police chief on Sunday promised the "relentless pursuit" of those responsible for a shooti»»»
Macron calls for 'constant vigilance' against antisemitism as France honors Alfred Dreyfus
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday inaugurated a statue honoring Captain Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful 19th century treason conviction exposed deeply rooted anti-Jewish bias in France. Macron at the event decried a resurgence of the ″demons of antisemitism″ that have darkened Fra»»»
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Power, Speed, and Form’
Authors: David P. Billington and David P. Billington Jr. “Power, Speed, and Form” is the first accessible account of the engineering behind eight breakthrough innovations that transformed American life from 1876 to 1939—the telephone, electric power, oil refining, the automobile, the airplane, radi»»»
Irrepressible Sinner outlasts Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title
LONDON: Jannik Sinner was at his clinical best as he successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a bruising four-set victory over French Open champion Alexander Zverev in Sunday’s final. The world number one recovered from losing the first set in a match largely dominated by serve, eventually we»»»
US launches more strikes on Iran as standoff over Strait of Hormuz escalates
DUBAI: The US military said it has launched another round of strikes against Iran “to degrade their ability to attack commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.” The latest salvo began at 2100 GMT on Sunday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X, adding that President Donald Trump “h»»»
PM Rama Says Government Is Listening to Peaceful Protesters' Concerns
Prime Minister Edi Rama said his government is listening carefully to the concerns raised by peaceful protesters, while rejecting accusations that he has attacked citizens participating in the demonstrations. In a message posted on social media, Rama said critics had falsely accused him of targetin»»»
Syria inaugurates “Tech Town” innovation hub to support startups and digital economy
Damascus, July 13 (SANA) Syria inaugurated the “Tech Town” innovation hub in Damascus on Sunday, aiming to foster entrepreneurship, support startups, and accelerate the country’s digital transformation as part of efforts to build a knowledge-based economy. The center, located in the Kafr Sousa dist»»»
US resumes strikes in southern Iran
The US has launched a fourth round of strikes against Iran this week in response to attacks on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. “At 5 p.m. ET today, US Central Command forces began launching additional strikes against Iran to continue degrading its ability to attack civilian marine»»»
DP to Boycott Parliament Session for Second Consecutive Time
Democratic Party (PD) has decided not to participate in Tuesday's parliamentary plenary session, marking its second consecutive boycott of the legislature. The decision was communicated to the party's lawmakers through an internal notice. "We inform you that tomorrow we will not participate in the »»»
135 colonizers intrude into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Occupied Jerusalem: Palestinian local sources said 135 colonizers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday. The sources added that they flocked in cascading groups from the Dung Gate and were under tight Israeli police security. They engaged in conducting provocative tours and Talmudic rites in the Mosque'»»»
US paying the price for not keeping its word – Iran’s top negotiator
Iran will not allow the US to violate the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with impunity, Tehran’s top negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf has said. On Saturday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to all shipping until the US ends »»»
No: 132, 12 July 2026, Regarding the Participation of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, in the Leaders’ Summit of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine
H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will participate in the Leaders’ Summit of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine to be held in Paris on 13 July 2026, on behalf of President Erdoğan.»»»
Israel’s Netanyahu: architect of wars, master of survival
JERUSALEM: He has led multiple wars, outlasted several American presidents, and watched his political obituary written — only to be shredded — more times than any other leader in modern Israeli history. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, faces an international arrest warra»»»
Amir participates in funeral procession for HH the Father Amir
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the funeral procession for the forgiven, by Allah's will, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, may Allah have mercy on him, at Lusail Cemetery today. Also attending the funeral procession were HH the Deputy Amir Shei»»»
Syria’s parliament speaker urges unity, institutional reform
Damascus, July.12 (SANA) Speaker of the Syrian People’s Assembly Abdul Hamid al-Awak on Sunday called on lawmakers to consolidate efforts to bolster the role of the legislative institution and overcome the long-standing stereotype that, he said, had been imposed on parliament by the defunct regime »»»