RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s SAL Logistics Services partnered with China’s SF Airlines to provide air cargo services, reinforcing the Kingdom’s efforts to deepen logistics ties with one of its largest trading partners. The agreement, signed through SAL’s Ground Handling Division, will see the Saudi compa»»»

The rising costs of the Ukraine war have forced the Russian government to increase spending, causing the federal budget deficit to expand further. High spending growth adds to inflationary pressures, making it difficult for the central bank to lower its key rate. High interest rates also curb inves»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Transport has announced the suspension of all forms of maritime activities till further notice. In a social media post, the Ministry stated that for public safety, owners and users of maritime vessels, including leisure boats, fishing boats, jet skis, and all other mari»»»

My last column looked at why foreign buyers don’t need a golden visa to own property in Hungary — the doors that matter are already open. The natural next question is the one I hear most often from international clients: where, exactly, should I be looking? Budapest is not one market but a mosaic o»»»

Russian troops have struck facilities of the Ukrainian fuel-energy and transport infrastructure, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Sunday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops, and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces battlegroups hit Ukraine’s fuel»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar mourns the loss of former leader, the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013 and passed away on July 12, 2026, aged 74. The former leader was seen as one of the key architects of modern Qatar and led the country during a period of »»»

Dubai: Dubai has unveiled a Dh2 billion mega road project aimed at easing congestion, cutting travel times and improving connectivity across some of the emirate’s busiest road corridors. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has awarded the contract for the 12-kilometre Latifa bint Hamda»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's ministry of foreign affairs condemed Iran's latest attacks on the region in a statement on Sunday. The ministry said this behavior is a violation of the principles of international law, the United Nations Charter, the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. "This »»»

Dubai: A total solar eclipse due to take place on 12 August will not be visible from the UAE because the country lies outside the eclipse's viewing path, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences. A»»»

RIYADH: Fitch Ratings affirmed Saudi Arabia’s ‘A+’ sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook, citing strong fiscal buffers and external finances despite regional conflict and temporary trade disruptions. The ratings agency said the Kingdom’s government debt and sovereign net foreign assets rema»»»

Iranian forces have launched coordinated missile and drone strikes against US military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman as they closed the Strait of Hormuz until further notice in response to continued American assaults on southern Iran. In a statement early on Sunday, the Islamic Re»»»

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Islamabad, July 12 (SANA) Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar called on all parties to exercise restraint and pursue de-escalation following U.S. military strikes on Iran, saying dialogue and diplomacy remain the only path to resolving conflicts and achieving lasting regional peace.Accor»»»

A Lebanese official told AFP that Lebanon would take part in planned talks with Israel next week in Rome, after Beirut had previously conditioned participation on Israel withdrawing from certain areas it occupies in the south. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that "Lebano»»»

Bulgaria's Ministry of Justice marked the 35th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria on Saturday, describing it as the supreme law that laid the foundations of the country's democratic state and enshrined the principles of the rule of law, the separation of pow»»»

Qatar's government on Sunday announced the death of former leader Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013. He was 74, according to a government website. "With hearts steadfast in faith in God's decree and destiny, the Bureau of the Emir mourns the great loss to the »»»

New Delhi, India: India said on Sunday that 11 of its nationals were on a vessel that was struck in waters east of Oman as Iran and the United States traded fresh fire. "Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian national is reportedly missing," the Indian fo»»»

Amman: The Jordanian Armed Forces announced that three missiles launched from Iranian territory landed in several locations within the country early Sunday morning. No casualties were reported, and damage was limited to minor material losses. A military source within the Jordanian Armed Forces stat»»»

Iran’s chief negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says the era of one-sided deals is over, warning that parties must honor their commitments or face the consequences of failing to do so. In a post on X on Sunday, Ghalibaf wrote, “The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you»»»

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Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new U.S. strikes following an attack by Iranian forces on a merchant vessel that was abandoned in flames by its crew. Sirens and explosions were heard in Qatar,»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar who transformed the Gulf nation into a major global player in energy, diplomacy, media and international investment, has died at the age of 74, Qatar’s state news agency announced on Sunday. No cause of death was immediately given. »»»

Manila: A century after it helped electrify Baguio City, the Philippines' summer capital, the historic Asin Hydropower System remains idle. Now, it's caught in a web of legal disputes, regulatory hurdles and competing claims over land and water. The latest setback came this week when the Baguio Cit»»»

Continue the Change (CC) leader Assen Vassilev said on Saturday that he expects the democratic Right-wing to nominate a joint candidate for Bulgaria's presidential election by the end of the summer. Speaking to reporters before his party's annual general assembly, Vassilev said the nominee should b»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, received on Sunday a copy of the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the State of Qatar, Jeta Kreka and the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Qatar, Hong Jeepio.HE Minister of State for For»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Diwan announced four days of national mourning throughout the country on the demise of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. It stated that the mourning period of four days will begin from Sunday, July 12, 2026. Work will be suspended in ministries, »»»

Investment fraud driven by promises of fast and guaranteed returns has become one of the most widespread forms of financial deception in the digital age. Fraudsters exploit individuals’ desire to generate high returns in a short period, using social media, misleading advertisements, and fake online»»»

Volatility in the Middle East escalated on Sunday as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired a warning shot at a ship attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route. Iran accused the US of creating an “illegal route” through the strait and declared the waterway t»»»

Dubai: The Middle East edged closer to a wider regional conflict on Sunday after Iran struck a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the biggest US military response since the collapse of the ceasefire. American forces launched strikes on about 140 Iranian military targets, while Teh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Sunday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to the State of Qatar Ferenc Korom, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs extended thanks to HE Ambassador for h»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Interior has warned the public against investment fraud, cautioning that promises of fast and guaranteed profits are often used to lure victims and steal their money. The ministry identified five warning signs of investment scams: pressure or encouragement to make an »»»

RIYADH: Oman’s trade balance recorded a surplus of 2.09 billion Omani rials ($5.4 billion) by the end of April, little changed from 2.11 billion rials in the same period of 2025, as merchandise exports continued to exceed imports during the first four months of the year. Preliminary data issued by »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amiri Diwan announced that the funeral prayer for the late Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani will be held after Maghrib prayer today, Sunday, July 12, at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque, after which his body will be laid to rest in Lusail Cemetery. The Ami»»»

Sarajevo: Qatar participated in the international conference titled, “Beyond East and West: Eurasian Encounters Reimagined,” which was held in Sarajevo. Qatar’s delegation was headed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, who is also the»»»

The Institute for Road Safety (IRT), Bulgaria's leading non-governmental road safety organization, has called in a position, released on Sunday, for an urgent investigation into what it says are striking similarities between two fatal crashes involving heavy trucks on the Trakia Motorway, accusing »»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Mosques Department, conducted its third written examination for muezzin applicants of 2026, with the participation of 145 candidates, as part of its ongoing efforts to recruit qualified muezzins to serve newly opened mosques acr»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, has announced the opening of registration for the sixth edition of its “Tafaqquh” Islamic studies programme for 2026. The programme will be held at Maryam bint Khalifa Al Attiyah Mosque »»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has launched the 2026 Summer Student Activity Centres, which will run from July 5 to August 3, 2026, offering an enjoyable and comprehensive educational experience while providing students with a safe and stimulating learning environment d»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara, in cooperation with Seashore, will open the “Environment & Life” Exhibition today highlighting the beauty of the marine environment and raising awareness about the importance of preserving biodiversity. The exhibition will be inaugurated at 6:4»»»

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted Kyiv and the European Union to advance their arms and defence strategies to increase production as much as possible, engineer European production and innovation possibilities, and lessen their dependence on the United States. Author: Peyman Pejman Some in H»»»

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his condolences to Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following the death of the Emir's father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In a message posted on X, Sheikh Mohamed conveyed his sympathy to Sheikh Tamim and the Al Thani fa»»»

A series of precision strikes using long-range missiles and attack drones hit port infrastructure in Odessa and Chernomorsk overnight, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. As in other regions of Ukraine, air defense systems were overwhelmed and failed to repel the attack.The strikes targeted f»»»

MIAMI: Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time on Saturday and reach the World Cup semi-finals. Andreas Schjelderup gave the Norwegians the lead in the 36th minute, but Bellingham equalized before the break. Harry Kane had a goal ruled out shortl»»»

The Ivaylovgrad–Kyprinos border crossing between Bulgaria and Greece was closed to traffic on Sunday due to a protest by farmers demanding that trucks weighing more than 3.5 tonnes be allowed to use the crossing. Traffic was blocked as part of a coordinated protest announced in advance by the Ivayl»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior said that three people, including one child, sustained injuries as a result of falling debris from interception operations. It noted that the injured are receiving necessary medical care. "As part of its continuous monitoring of developments on the ground, the Ministr»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Tributes and condolences poured in from world leaders following the passing of Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir on Sunday morning July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. The Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pa»»»