President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a Rose Garden Club luncheon at the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 6. On Monday, he said the United States will take over control of the Strait of Hormuz and should be paid to do so. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- Preside»»»

Dubai: Dubai has been named the world's most beautiful city at night for 2026 in a global study that ranked destinations on factors including safety, scenic views, evening attractions and observation points. According to the Dubai Civility Committee, the recognition reflects a city where quality of»»»

Manila: A dispute over the use of the word "assassin" dominated Day 6 of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Monday (July 13, 2026). Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereThis underscores how both the prosecution and defense are battling n»»»

TUNIS, July 13 (TAP) – Reported investments in Tunisia’s industrial sector reached 754.6 million dinars (MD) by the end of April 2026, marking an 18% increase compared with the same period in the previous year, according to the latest Business...»»»

Students of the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts (NATFA) staged a protest on Monday demanding the resignation of Rector Prof. Miroslav Dachev, following unsuccessful attempts to meet with him in person. The protest included a march to the Education Ministry and the Culture Ministry. The pr»»»

Colt Gray is charged with fatally shooting two students and two teachers, at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., in 2024. File Photo via Barrow County Sheriff's Office/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- A Georgia teenager accused in the shooting death of four people at a high school is expected»»»

Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have confirmed that they will not contribute financially to NATO’s newly announced EUR 70 billion military support package for Ukraine, despite backing the alliance’s joint declaration at last week’s NATO summit in Ankara. The clarification came days after a»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Central Bank has given permission for Credit Line to conduct micro consumer finance activities, bringing the total number of licensed financial companies in the Kingdom to 77. The approval adds another regulated lender to Saudi Arabia’s growing non-bank finance sector, which has b»»»

Tucked into the very popular Tahlia street in Riyadh, Opinion, a new cafe from Alkhobar has drawn customers with its fun takes on matcha lattes. The cafe stands out with its burgundy aesthetics and 24/7 opening hours. The outside seating has a summery vibe with colorful furniture and umbrellas, a r»»»

Russian military conducted drone strikes on two cargo ships in the Odessa region's port of Yuzhny, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. "Two cargo ships in the Yuzhny port in the Odessa region were hit by attack drones," the ministry said, adding that the Russian armed forces continued attacks»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Relations between the United States and its European NATO allies are going through their worst crisis since World War II, former US Envoy to NATO Ivo Daalder said in a comment to Bloomberg out on Monday. "It is pretty clear that this is the worst crisis in the transatlantic allia»»»

DOHA: HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Upon his arrival at Hamad International Airport, His Majesty and his accompanying delegation were received by Deput»»»

BusinessGermanyGermany's richest man takes on Big TechNicolas MartinSupermarket billionaire Dieter Schwarz is investing billions in his cloud company, Schwarz Digits, to rival Google, Microsoft and Amazon. https://p.dw.com/p/5GpiNThe Schwarz Group, which owns Lidl, has built new headquarters for it»»»

JEDDAH: A tiny seabird that typically spends much of its life in the open ocean has made a rare appearance inland in Saudi Arabia, providing researchers with one of the most unusual bird records ever documented in the Kingdom. The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority announced the fir»»»

A spokesperson of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has said that the powerful Iranian Armed Forces will not allow the United States to meddle in the management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz under any circumstances. “As previously warned, we will not, under any circumstances, allow the US t»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the repeated Iranian attacks that targeted the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the State of Kuwait, considering them a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the sister states and a blatant breach of the rules of i»»»

MAKKAH: The Holy Qur’an Museum in the Hira Cultural District in Makkah showcases replica models of the materials used to write the Holy Qur’an during the Prophetic era. The museum offers visitors an educational experience exploring the origins of the written revelation and the methods the Prophet’s»»»

Damascus, July 13 (SANA) Italy’s Ambassador to Syria, Stefano Ravagnan, described the inaugural session of Syria’s People’s Assembly as a key step in the country’s ongoing political process. In a post on X, Ravagnan said he was honored to attend the session, adding that it paves the way for legisla»»»

Cairo, July 13 (SANA) Arab Parliament President Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi on Monday congratulated Abdul Hamid al-Awak on his election as Speaker of the Syrian People’s Assembly, expressing confidence in the Assembly’s role in supporting Syria’s political transition and institutional development.»»»

Responses to strikes on Russian territory will be mirror-image and several times more powerful, and the enemy will feel this with growing intensity, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "Our responses will always be mirror-image, wherever they try to strike on Russian territory, we will respond i»»»

DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Lt Gen Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences over the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Upon his arrival at Hamad International Airport, »»»

President Donald Trump said Monday the United States struck Iranian equipment overnight and may assume permanent security operations in the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran broke a military agreement, escalating tensions in a critical waterway for global oil shipments. Get updated faster and for FREE:»»»

The European Union plans to implement a social media ban on users younger than 13-years-old, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday. File Photo by Ida Marie Odgaard/EPA July 13 (UPI) -- The European Union plans to implement a social media ban on users younger than 13-years-old, Commi»»»

At least 400 French firefighters were battling a wildfire of "exceptional scale and virulence" in forest outside Paris for the second day straight amid a "red" heatwave alert in the Ile-de-France region, 40 miles southeast of the capital. Photo by Frank Desprez/Seine-et-Marne Fire and Rescue Servic»»»

RIYADH: On the occasion of France’s National Day on July 14, French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Maisonnave highlighted the strength and momentum of relations between Paris and Riyadh in an interview with Arab News en Francais, as the two countries prepare to celebrate the centenary of their »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met with German Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Konrad on Monday to discuss advancement of bilateral relations, economic cooperation and continued partnership between the two countries. Macut said Germany was one of Serbia's most significant external trade partners and»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will not allow Washington to interfere in the governance of the Strait of Hormuz, the Khatam Al-Anbiya central headquarters of the Iranian military command said on Monday. "We will not allow the United States to interfere in the governance of the Strait of Hormuz under any c»»»

US President Donald Trump has claimed that America is “taking over” the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, and will act as the “guardian angel” of the key waterway “and get paid for it.” Tehran has earlier declared the strait closed, blaming “hostile actions” by US forces. Speaking by phone to ‘Fox & Frie»»»

Tunis, July 13 (TAP) - Tunindex closed Monday's session up 0.04% to 20,167.11 points with a traded volume of TND 11 million, said broker Tunisie Valeurs. CIL shares were the best performers after rising by 5.4% to TND 39, trading for TND 183,000...»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has recorded a dramatic decline in dust and sandstorm activity this year, with officials attributing the improvement to environmental restoration efforts, expanded vegetation cover and favorable climatic conditions, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The National Center for Meteo»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) HH Lt. Gen. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences over the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Upon his arrival at Hamad Internatio»»»

First published in Deník N. MEPs have voted on whether Big Tech companies such as Meta, Google and Microsoft should have the right to scan our unencrypted messages and emails for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Although a majority of lawmakers opposed it, a legislative trick used by the Europea»»»

JEDDAH: Ehsan Bafaqeeh, Jeddah’s new mayor, has pledged to prioritize the development of municipal services, expanded fieldwork and improvements to residents’ quality of life, he told Al-Eqtisadiah. Appointed by a royal decree issued on Sunday at the “excellent” grade rank, Bafaqeeh succeeds Saleh »»»

DAMMAM: The Eastern Province municipality has reviewed plans for the second season of the Global City Dammam project, which will feature major expansions, world markets, and an interactive fountain, with more than 5.2 million visits expected. After recording more than 3 million visits in its first »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the continued attacks targeting the headquarters of the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait in the city of Basra, in Iraq, along with the accompanying violation of the sanctity of consular missions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that targeti»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned in the strongest terms the repeated Iranian attacks that targeted the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the State of Kuwait. It added that it considers these attacks a blatant violation of the sovereignty of these sisterly states, and»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States would be paid for guarding the Strait of Hormuz after declaring that it would be “taking over” the strategic waterway. “We’ll become the guardian of the Strait,” Trump told Fox News, adding that the US had been guarding it for “n»»»

Dubai: For UAE travellers planning a European summer holiday, 2026 has turned into one of the most challenging travel seasons in recent years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.First came flight disruptions linked to regional conflicts, followed by fewer flight options o»»»

Dubai: Britain has unveiled plans for one of its toughest measures yet against Iran, proposing legislation that would ban the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and make supporting the force a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Also Read: Who are Iran’s IRGC and why the »»»

London: At least 2,700 people could have died in England and Wales as a result of heatwaves that struck in May and June, according to a study released Monday. Experts from Imperial College London, the Met Office and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine used weather data, climate model»»»

Bahrain's military on Monday accused Iran of targeting civilians with its latest attacks on the kingdom, after Tehran said it had struck U.S. military facilities and infrastructure there. "Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through its heinous attacks with missiles and drones that targe»»»

Athens: Fire has severely damaged a badminton hall built for the Athens 2004 Olympics, causing the roof to cave in. The fire department said it sent nearly 40 firefighters and 13 vehicles to contain the fire, which started late Sunday, inside the hall, which had not been used for several years. It »»»

Washington, United States: President Donald Trump said Monday the United States was "taking over" the Strait of Hormuz as fighting over the strategic waterway threatened to derail efforts to permanently end the war in the Middle East. "We're taking over the Strait. They have nothing. They've got no»»»

Hungary’s National Assembly convened on Monday for a politically charged session dominated by debate over the government’s proposed constitutional amendment, while the opposition Fidesz and Christian Democratic People’s Party (KDNP) parliamentary groups stayed away from the proceedings. Fidesz and »»»

Arab Finance: The Egyptian Customs Authority and the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce have signed a guarantee agreement under the UN International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention), according to a statement. Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Tra»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index, or TASI, closed 0.16 percent lower at 10,801.71 on Monday. The MSCI Tadawul 30 Index, or MT30, declined 0.26 percent to 1,437.61, while the Nomu parallel market index slipped 0.07 percent to 22,539.59. A total of 201.2 million shares were tr»»»

LONDON: US Congressman Ro Khanna has accused the Israeli government and military of lying about his detention during a visit to the occupied West Bank. The California Democrat representative posted footage on social media of Israeli settlers and soldiers blocking the path of his convoy last week, T»»»

MANILA: The Philippines has strengthened cooperation with Saudi Arabia in addressing human trafficking, authorities say, following a joint program in Manila on knowledge sharing. The Philippines hosted this month a delegation from the Saudi National Committee on Combating Human Trafficking under a »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is developing its economy, improving its armed forces and achieving new results in the defense industry, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday. "We are developing our economy, strengthening our finances, improving our armed forces, achieving new results in the fi»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity of the State of Libya HE Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibeh has arrived in Doha to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Upon their arrival at Hamad International Airport, the PM and the accompany»»»