Kuwait: Kuwait's Oil Minister Tariq Al Roumi underscored the importance of consultation and coordination among producing countries to confront rapid shifts in global energy markets. He added that this measure would foster the ability of domestic markets to handle both regional and international rea»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: A family holiday that was meant to bring loved ones together after years of separation ended in heartbreak when a seven-year-old Emirati boy was killed in a road accident while visiting Tunisia with his mother and siblings. Jassim Mohammed Abdullah Ali Zaid Al Shehi, from Ghalilah i»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel, in order to be protected from Hezbollah militants. Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Isra»»»

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel, in order to be protected from Hezbollah militants. Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Isra»»»

CAIRO – DP World has inaugurated Egypt’s first fully integrated Logistics Distribution Centre (LDC) at Sokhna Logistics Park, marking a significant step in the country’s ambition to strengthen its position as a regional logistics and trade hub. The launch, attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madboul»»»

Sharjah: Motorists in Sharjah have been urged to avoid peak travel periods, follow designated diversion routes and plan journeys in advance as new traffic diversions come into effect under the Al Taawun Tunnel development project. The advisory follows the implementation of temporary traffic changes»»»

Tunis, July 5 (TAP) - The inflation rate slowed to 5.3% year-on-year in June, down from 5.4% in May, mainly due to a slowdown in food price increases, according to data published Sunday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Price growth in...»»»

Constitutional Court Judge Desislava Atanasova may have used both her personal and diplomatic passports for travel, which was improper, Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev said in a television interview on Sunday. Demerdzhiev was commenting on flights involving MRF Chair Delyan Peevski and Atanas»»»

Doha: The long wait was finally over as Qatar's secondary school students received their results for the 2025-2026 academic year on Thursday, marking the end of years of pursuing knowledge, perseverance and countless hours of studying. For many high-achieving students, it was a euphoric moment of r»»»

The images emerging from Tehran are striking. Tens of thousands of mourners dressed in black have gathered at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla for the funeral and lying in state of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following his assassination on the opening day of a war between Iran and the United States on F»»»

The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group announced a new offensive to capture a town in the country's north. Andrew Lebovich, a research fellow at Clingendael's Conflict Research Unit, said some»»»

France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen faces a key ruling next week that will determine if she can run in the 2027 presidential elections, in what is seen as her best chance at the top job. A lower court handed the 57-year-old politician a five-year ban from public office last year and a two-year s»»»

Ramallah: The Palestinian Ministry of Endowments revealed Sunday the spike in the Israeli occupation's violations against the Islamic holy sites through June 2026. In its monthly report, the Ministry highlighted that Israeli occupation soldiers raided Al-Aqsa Mosque 26 times during June and preclud»»»

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TAIF: Taif Gov. Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz received Consul General of Singapore Chandra Kumar in Taif on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar received EU’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Christophe Farnaud in Riyadh, also on Sunday. All part»»»

RIYADH: The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain discussed the US-Iran negotiation process and the efforts of both countries to support security and stability. The next meeting between Iran and US negotiators will take place after July 9 funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader A»»»

In a city where new dining concepts seem to emerge almost weekly, Swordfish distinguishes itself by blending Mediterranean cuisine with Asian and Middle Eastern influences while delivering a culinary experience that does not disappoint. Located in Jeddah’s Ash Shati district, Swordfish is both a re»»»

BARCELONA: Hundreds of firefighters battled forest infernos in France, Spain and Portugal on Sunday as temperatures rose again in heatwave-scarred Europe. The latest wildfires have already devastated more than 17,000 hectares of land — twice the size of Manhattan — across the three countries where »»»

HEBRON: The director of the tourism and antiquities directorate in Hebron, Jabr Al-Rajoub, said Israeli authorities are moving forward with a plan to assert control over 142 archaeological sites in the governorate by transferring their administration from military authorities to a civilian body aff»»»

The New York Fire Department responded to a crashed seaplane in the East River on Sunday. At least two people are being evaluated for minor injuries. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 5 (UPI) -- A seaplane crash landed into the East River in New York City on Sunday and at least »»»

BEIJING — Iran’s ambassador to China has said that new fees will be charged to ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, an idea rejected by Washington, while adding that "friendly" nations would receive special treatment.The initial agreement between Iran and the United States to end the recent confl»»»

BAGHDAD — Iraq's government and US oil services giant Halliburton signed a deal Sunday to manage two oil fields in the country's south, as Baghdad looks to boost production.The state-owned "Basra Oil Company has signed a joint management contract with the American company Halliburton for the Bin Om»»»

AMMAN — The value of exports covered by certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) increased by 25.2 per cent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year.According to chamber data, exports documented through these certificates reached around JD768 mil»»»

AMMAN — The Audit Bureau launched an international professional training programme for its auditors in partnership with the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) as part of efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance professional standards.A total of 52 auditors and 13 trainers from the»»»

SILVERSTONE: Charles Leclerc claimed his first British Grand Prix victory on Sunday with a consummate drive for Ferrari to win a dramatic and at times controversial race that ended behind a safety car after series leader Kimi Antonelli was hit by mechanical problems. The 28-year-old Monegasque fini»»»