Manama, Bahrain: The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force announced that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks on Sunday morning. In a statement, the General Command said Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through its crimin»»»

RIYADH: UAE low-cost carrier flydubai is set to resume flights to Aleppo after more than 14 years, launching daily direct services to the Syrian city as part of the expansion of its Syrian network. Flights are scheduled to commence on July 20, making Aleppo flydubai’s second destination in Syria al»»»

Egypt's Giza Plateau- Pyramids Orascom Pyramids Entertainment, owned by billionaire Naguib Sawiris, is increasing its investment in ancient Egyptian archaeological sites by a third, betting on sporting events and pop concerts by stars like Shakira to help propel tourism to new heights. The new inve»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police have urged parents to keep a close watch on children at swimming pools and beaches during the summer holidays, warning that even moments of distraction can result in fatal drownings. The warning came from Dubai Police's Child and Women Protection Department, part of the General »»»

RIYADH: Heritage museums at the Farmers’ Market Festival in Turaif drew strong interest from visitors and heritage enthusiasts, showcasing collectibles that documented ancient lifestyles, handicrafts, and traditional clothing. The displays featured antiquities, currencies, heritage photographs, jew»»»

Russian forces used two Geran-4 Siker kamikaze UAVs to strike a freighter in the port of Chernomorsk, Odessa region, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. "In order to reduce the capabilities for transporting weapons and military equipment in the Black Sea operational zone, strikes were carried»»»

Doha, Qatar: Souq Waqif announced that in accordance with the official mourning announcement, the Third Hamba Exhibition for Pakistani Mango and Its Products will be suspended. The organisers said that the mango exhibition will be suspended starting from today until July 15, 2026. The exhibition wi»»»

Muscat, Oman: The Omani government condemned on Sunday an attack on its territory, state media announced, with Iran's Guards saying they targeted it during a barrage aimed at countries across the Gulf. The Oman News Agency said on X that "the Sultanate of Oman affirms its condemnation and denunciat»»»

Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: Getting a passport, visa or attestation done has turned into a moving target for the UAE's 4.5 million-strong Indian expat community, and for other UAE residents hoping to travel to India, with frequent changes in rules as the Indian missions navigate a legal deadlock over who sho»»»

Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi ​will travel to Washington on Monday at the head of ‌an official ‌delegation ​after ‌an ⁠official ​invitation, government spokesperson Haider ⁠al-Aboudi said in a press conference on Sunday. “The agreements ⁠to be ‌signed ‌will ​include ‌several memorandum»»»

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Bulgaria's Centre for Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) has completed five emergency missions in less than 48 hours, the service said on Facebook Sunday. The missions included the rescue of an injured tourist near the Seven Rila Lakes, the airlift of victims from two serious road accident»»»

Los Gallardos, Spain: A wildfire that killed at least 12 people in the southern Spain has been stabilised, the head of the regional government of Andalusia, Juan Manuel Moreno, said Sunday. "Good news. After several very difficult days" firefighters have declared the blaze in the municipality of Lo»»»

Berlin, Germany: Ninety-nine people drowned in Germany last month, the most since a record heatwave swept Europe in 2003, according to official figures. Germany was among the nations hit by a stifling June heatwave in western Europe, which set temperature records in several places across the countr»»»

The New York Times said on Saturday that the US Department of Justice had ​ordered several of its journalists to testify before a federal grand jury after they reported on security concerns involving President Donald Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One.  The Department of Justice has subp»»»

Dubai: The Middle East entered a new and uncertain phase on Sunday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed once again following fresh US air strikes. While Tehran has announced the closure before, this time the declaration comes after attacks on commercial shipping, the largest US military »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the renewed attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against its territory, as well as the territories of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman, and the State of Kuwait, con»»»

Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the country's eastern province of Zhejiang. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, and some high-speed railway services have been halted. Bavi is the second typhoon to impact »»»

Fresh details have emerged in the controversial case of the zebras kept near Hatvanpuszta at a property linked to Hungary’s wealthiest businessman, Lőrinc Mészáros. According to information released by the Fejér County Government Office, three zebras died during the winter, but the authorities were»»»

TEHRAN: An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz was more important than “dozens of atomic bombs,” vowing to protect the vital waterway. “This strategic passage is more important than dozens of atomic bombs, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will protect it,” Mohs»»»

TEHRAN: An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz was more important than “dozens of atomic bombs,” vowing to protect the vital waterway. “This strategic passage is more important than dozens of atomic bombs, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will protect it,” Mohs»»»

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed “until further notice” after stopping a vessel it accused of using an unauthorised route, while the US has launched strikes on Iranian military targets. The escalation has increased concerns over global energy supplies, shipping security and the safety »»»

Iran and Oman held talks on coordinating future arrangements for managing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Sunday. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei elaborated on Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Oman, saying Saturday’s negotiations in Muscat»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

Tunis, July 12 (TAP) — The weather will be hot, on Sunday, across the country with clear to partly cloudy skies. Isolated thunderstorms may develop during the afternoon over the western highlands of central Tunisia, bringing scattered showers.Winds...»»»

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»»»