The United States has expanded its sanctions targeting Iran's oil sector, taking further aim at the network of petroleum shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department said. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department had also frozen $130 million held in digital walle»»»

Damascus, June 15 (SANA) The United States’ decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism marks a major turning point that will encourage foreign investment, deepen international engagement and support the country’s economic recovery, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State»»»

Rising from the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf, Wynn Al Marjan Island is set to redefine luxury tourism in the Middle East. With an estimated cost of $5.1 billion (Dh18.7 billion), it is not only the largest tourism development in Ras Al Khaimah's history, but also the UAE's first federally l»»»

Addressing the Council of Ministers here on Wednesday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said: "The strategic awakening must begin with negotiation efforts to restore peace in Europe and establish a new, sustainable, and effective security system." According to him, this was also the rationale behind Bulg»»»

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball have appointed one of Europe’s most accomplished coaches, Xavi Pascual, to head the team on a three-year contract through to 2029. Pascual joins the club after leading FC Barcelona to the 2025-26 Liga ACB Finals, bringing more than two decades of experience at the highest le»»»

In a declaration read from the parliamentary rostrum on Wednesday, Vazrazhdane MP Angel Georgiev said that while propaganda in Bulgaria is trying to give all the credit for the removal of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow from the 21st package of sanctions against Russia as an entirely Bulgarian achieveme»»»

Dubai: Botswana’s diamonds, copper, minerals and agricultural products will gain wider access to global buyers through a new trading corridor connecting Dubai and Gaborone. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.DMCC and the Botswana Stock Exchange Group have signed an agreem»»»

Sharjah: UAE budget airline Air Arabia has launched direct flights between Sharjah and Rome, making the Italian capital its second destination in Italy after Milan Bergamo. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The new route, which began operating this week, will run five ti»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe 16 Martyrs in Gaza as Israeli Aggression Escalates on 279th Day of War 15-07-2026 10:51 AM A Palestinian child stands amid rubble in Gaza, »»»

DUBAI: The Liverpool Arab Arts Festival has unveiled the program for 2026, with this year’s event exploring music, literature, film and food. The program opens on July 17 with the return of the Al-Awhadel Band, who will perform at Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall Concert Room. Led by Yemeni oud player»»»

Dubai: Sharjah’s property market attracted investors from 121 nationalities during the first half of 2026, with transaction values rising 9.3% to Dh29.5 billion. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The emirate recorded 59,460 real estate transactions between January and Ju»»»

Arab Finance: Mylerz Egypt, an integrated e-commerce last-mile delivery and fulfillment company, has raised more than EGP 100 million in new debt and equity funding from its existing shareholders to support its expansion in the Egyptian market, as per a press release. The proceeds will strengthen t»»»

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure, a potential violation of international law, unless it returns to the negotiating table. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo July 15 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran traded attacks Tuesday night and i»»»

Sydney: Australia will enact laws to regulate how artificial intelligence data centres use power and water, and to protect creative copyright, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday. In a landmark speech setting out his government's policies, Albanese sought to allay public concern over AI,»»»

On July 15, 2010, BP announced it had capped its crippled underwater well that sent millions of barrels of crude gushing into the Gulf of Mexico for three months. 1 of 6 | BP workers use shovels to clean oil from a beach at Port Fourchon, La., May 24, 2010. On July 15, 2010, BP announced it had cap»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s embassies and diplomatic missions around the world have become focal points for expressions of sympathy following the passing of the Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Foreign governments, diplomats, senior officials, members of royal families, business leaders»»»

Wellington: New Zealand has detected the first case of H5 bird flu, after a migratory seabird was found on a beach in Wellington, officials said Wednesday. H5 bird flu has caused severe disease and high death rates in poultry and wild birds worldwide. "New Zealanders are being asked to be alert aft»»»

MOSCOW, July 15 (RIA Novosti) - American companies have lost approximately $200 billion over the past four years as a result of anti-Russia sanctions, Robert Agee, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Russia, told RIA Novosti. According to Agee, when the special military operation be»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministers across the Qatari government have paid heartfelt tributes to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary leader, compassionate statesman and transformative figure whose legacy will continue to shape Qatar and inspire the Arab and»»»

Oslo: Around 90,000 people welcomed back Norway’s players to Oslo on Monday after they returned home from making a historic run to the World Cup quarter-finals. Erling Haaland’s side were knocked out of the tournament on Saturday after losing 2-1 to England in extra-time in the last eight in Miami,»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the largest sporting event in history reaches its conclusion, the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony, which will take place ahead of the final match at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, 19 July, will celebrate the 48 teams’ unforgettable journey across the three host coun»»»

Dubai: Drivers visiting Sharjah’s Aljada will now pay for parking across selected streets, car parks and retail locations following the launch of a new smart parking system on Wednesday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Parkin has partnered with developer Arada to intro»»»

DUBAI: The US military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unraveled.Days of retaliatory strikes across the»»»

ATLANTA: Lionel Messi’s Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph. The fixture between two of the big beasts of global football is mouthwatering enough but is given added spice by long-standi»»»

MOSCOW, July 15 (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces continued attacks on Ukrainian ports used for the delivery of goods for the armed forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. "Tonight, the Russian armed forces continued their attacks on the ports of Ukraine used in the in»»»

Doha, Qatar: England will aim to end Lionel Messi’s bid for back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles and then charge their way into the final when they face defending champions Argentina in a heavyweight semi-final clash at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium today. The last-four showdown pits one of interna»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Qatar H E Dr. Adish Mammadov paid tribute to late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as one of the greatest figures in Qatar’s history whose leadership laid the foundations for the country’s remarkable development and regional »»»

New York: A sale of World Cup memorabilia, including a ball used in the final and outfits worn by performers at the halftime show, was announced yesterday by New York auction house Christie’s. The week-long online auction begins on July 22 and raises funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun public operations of its autonomous taxi service in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, allowing residents to book free driverless rides as part of the emirate’s push towards smart mobility. The service is being operated in partnership with Apollo G»»»

Ajman: Thumbay Group, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Geneva College of Longevity Science (GCLS), Switzerland, becoming the first private medical university in the United Arab Emirates to introduce structured academic education in Longevity Medicine, Healthy Ageing,»»»

Dubai: Travellers from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region now have another direct option to reach the UAE after Navi Mumbai International Airport launched its first international service to Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Air India Express began ope»»»

Gaza: Palestinian officials, media figures, and researchers said that the late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani left an enduring legacy of support for the Palestinian cause and the protection of Islamic holy sites in Palestine, describing him as an exemplary Arab leader whose contr»»»

Doha, Qatar: A profound sense of unity, reflection and gratitude continued to envelop Qatar yesterday as the country observed the second day of national mourning following the passing of the Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, whose visionary leadership transformed the nation into a»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, chairman of the National Liberal Party (PNL), has stated that if parliamentary parties fail to reach an agreement to overcome the political crisis by approving a new government, early parliamentary elections could be considered either in the autumn of this year »»»

Early elections would only drag out the state of uncertainty without bringing anything new, President Nicusor Dan told a press conference on Tuesday at the Romanian Embassy in Paris, after he participated in the festivities dedicated to France's National Day."In yesterday's discussions, as well as »»»

French Ambassador to Romania Nicolas Warnery, addressing on Tuesday the reception marking his country's National Day, underscored that there is no better defence today than NATO.Recalling the Romania - France bilateral ties at military, cultural and economic level, the diplomat said: "We are living»»»

LONDON — The dollar slid Tuesday after a drop in US inflation dented expectations of an interest rate hike later this month.Oil prices had jumped sharply on fresh Iran-US strikes, with two ships struck overnight near the Strait of Hormuz.But those gains faded during the day, with US President Donal»»»

Dubai: Birthdays are often a time to reflect on a person’s legacy. For His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, that legacy extends far beyond the landmarks that define Dubai’s skyline or the milestones that have placed the»»»

SYDNEY: Australia will enact laws to regulate how artificial intelligence data centers use power and water, and to protect creative copyright, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday. In a landmark speech setting out his government’s policies, Albanese sought to allay public concern over AI,»»»

Dubai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly scored another legal win in his long-running journey to renovate Mannat, his iconic Mumbai residence. According to reports emerging from India, the Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance»»»

A person was struck and killed Tuesday by tractor-trailer in northern Florida. Authorities said he was fleeing federal immigration agents. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 15 (UPI) -- A person fleeing federal immigration agents was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer truck in Florid»»»

Tokyo: A family in northern Japan called police after finding a bear in their kitchen, an official said Wednesday, as anxiety over the animals grows following a surge in deadly maulings. Bears have killed at least five people in Japan since April 1, all in the northern region of Tohoku, after a rec»»»

Construction output volume, based on raw data, was 10.7% lower than a year earlier. Based on working-day adjusted data, it lessened by 6.7% Among the main construction groups, output in the construction of buildings decreased by 4.2%, while that of civil engineering by 21.9%. Based on seasonally an»»»

New Zealand reported its first case of the deadly H5N1 bird ​flu after a migratory seabird found on a beach near the capital, Wellington, tested positive, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard said on Wednesday. The case in a brown skua seabird comes after the virus was detected last month ‌in Austra»»»

The volume of industrial production declined by 0.4%, while based on working-day adjusted data, production grew by 5.4%, year-on-year in May 2026. Compared to crude data, the significant difference is due to the fact that there were two fewer working-days in this month than in May 2025. Production »»»

The renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran are causing deep concern in several Arab countries affected by this dispute, including Yemen, with sudden and unprecedented clashes. These have erupted south of Hodeidah governorate in the west along the Red Sea coast between militias loyal»»»

July 15 (UPI) -- Federal authorities have charged a 48-year-old man with the murder of U.S. Deputy Marshal Drew Hanson, who was killed Monday while serving an arrest warrant in central Louisiana. Clarence Frazier Jr. is accused of fatally shooting Hanson on Monday at his Alexandria, La., residence,»»»

WASHINGTON: A man was arrested in Utah for stabbing a Muslim man multiple times and stated that he targeted the victim because of the victim’s religion, police said in court records on Tuesday. Police said the suspect told them he “intends to kill Muslims” and that he constituted “a substantial dan»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is headlining a defense summit at the US Army War College on Wednesday, planning to tout major investments in battlefield technology at a time when the war in Iran has reduced the US supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles and Patriot and THAAD interceptors. The gather»»»