UKMTO reports container ship and tanker struck by unknown projectiles in Strait of Hormuz Dubai: A container ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, citing a verified source. Authorities are investigating the in»»»

LONDON: The Syrian Arab Republic has submitted more than 100,000 official documents to the international chemical weapons watchdog, Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani said on Tuesday. Speaking at a joint news conference in Damascus with Sabrina Dallafior, director-general of the Organization for th»»»

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that global economic output will slow to 3.1% this year in spite of geopolitical disruptions, but warns that high inflation and AI share valuations could be risks for financial stability. Also in this edition: Russia says it has exported $320 billion »»»

TEXAS: The US Department of Justice on Tuesday announced the arrests of two Americans accused of helping North Korean IT workers to steal identities and obtain fraudulent employment at US companies to earn money for the North Korean government. The agency announced the arrests of Michael James Bost»»»

Coalition says both Houthi ballistic missiles were destroyed before reaching their targets Dubai: The Saudi-led coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognised government announced that it had intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia towards Dhahran an»»»

Saudi authorities warn sharing missile interception footage could lead to legal action Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued emergency alerts for Riyadh and the Eastern Province, warning residents of potential threats. Authorities also warned against filming or sharing footage of missile and d»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Social Development and Family, participated in the 84th session of the Executive Bureau of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs, held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo. Qatar was represented at the meeting »»»

LONDON: The Houthis’ escalating missile and drone attacks on civilian targets in Saudi Arabia should no longer be viewed simply through the prism of Yemen’s civil war, according to former senior US intelligence official Norman Roule. They represent a terrorist threat not only to the Kingdom, he sai»»»

By Staff, Agencies US President Donald Trump has removed US Ambassador to Greece Kimberley Guilfoyle following allegations that she sought political donations in exchange for access to the administration and pressured Greek officials over purchases of American liquefied natural gas (LNG). White Hou»»»

By Staff, Agencies The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sharply downgraded its 2026 economic outlook for West and Central Asia, projecting a 0.3% contraction instead of the 1.9% growth forecast six months ago, as the war against Iran disrupts oil production, exports, and shipping through the S»»»

Brussels: European stocks closed mixed on Tuesday as markets reacted to corporate earnings, while semiconductor shares came under selling pressure. Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 each fell 0.07 percent, while the UK's FTSE 100 declined 0.06 percent. Italy's FTSE MIB edged up 0.04 percent.»»»

GAZA: Continued Israeli airstrikes, artillery shelling, and gunfire across the Gaza Strip have resulted in further civilian casualties, including the death of a young child from earlier injuries, according to Palestinian medical sources. In the Al-Tuffah neighborhood northeast of Gaza City, an Isra»»»

AMMAN — Afaq Energy has received conditional government approval to acquire full ownership of Advanced Central Gas LLC, a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributor, subject to measures aimed at safeguarding competition in the market.Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah issued Decision»»»

AMMAN — Chief Commissioner of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) Dhaifallah Farajat on Tuesday met with UAE Ambassador to Jordan Sultan Al Shamsi to discuss prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in air transport.During a meeting at CARC headquarters, the two sides highlighted t»»»

Norwegian defense company Kongsberg plans to invest more than PLN 200 mln in a factory in Pomerania to produce counter-drone systems. The facility will employ 100 people and become part of Kongsberg’s global manufacturing network, serving Poland and future customers in Europe. Poland’s Defense Mini»»»

JLL expects developer home sales in 2027 to match 2026 levels or fall slightly, with y/y growth considered unlikely. Sales in 2026 across Poland’s seven largest markets could reach about 50,000 units. A large supply of completed homes is viewed as temporary and beneficial because it gives buyers mo»»»

Kraków-based Imperial Capital has grown from a 55-unit project a decade ago to more than 1,000 apartments under construction and a land portfolio for about 3,000 units. The company, which has about PLN 1 bln in assets, focuses on buying undervalued land and increasing its development potential. It »»»

Proacta has signed a framework agreement with Ares Thera to provide technology services supporting the development of Ares Thera’s products. The work will focus on artificial intelligence, medical data analysis, and selected validation and regulatory compliance needs. Proacta says demand is growing»»»

Diesel shortages, rather than rising gasoline prices, are emerging as a greater risk to the global economy, according to Saxo Bank experts. Diesel powers freight, construction, mining and farm equipment, while related fuel products support aviation, shipping and heating. Supply has tightened becaus»»»

Millions of Ethiopians rely on social media for daily news. But as fighting resumes in the country’s north between federal forces and a coalition of rebel groups, these platforms have become a breeding ground for propaganda and disinformation. Pro-government and pro-rebel accounts are battling to s»»»

Ethiopian federal forces and their allies have entered a key town in northern Tigray near the Eritrean border after rebel fighters withdrew. As the conflict intensifies, residents fear further violence and instability. Tom Canetti has the latest from the ground.»»»

Tensions have flared in South Africa after a court ruling prompted the government to open its application system to all foreign nationals, regardless of their legal status. Despite applications remaining subject to approval, anti-immigrant protests erupted outside several Home Affairs offices, forc»»»

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris on Tuesday in support of high school students protesting poor classroom conditions. The mobilisation brought together not only students but also teachers, unions, political figures and activists, including Greta Thunberg, from across the count»»»

In France, a new "comprehensive law" aims to strengthen preventative measures, the judicial process and support for child victims of sexual violence. Yet advocacy groups, lawyers, and healthcare professionals point out that the legislation has numerous shortcomings. We take a closer look in this ed»»»

French students have continued nationwide protests for a third week, demanding more funding for education, better teaching conditions and more staff. The government’s plan to recruit 3,000 substitute teachers has failed to satisfy demonstrators, who are calling for an additional €10 billion in educ»»»