The next round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon will be held next week in Rome, Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter said. The talks will take place on July 14 and 15, Leiter said Monday in an interview, adding that President Joseph Aoun will meet with U.S. President Don»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival 2026 officially opened on Monday in Al Wathba under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and under the directives and supervision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minist»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the launch of a new edition of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award. Making the announcement on X, Sheikh Mohammed said the award would once again seek out “the world’s mo»»»

Dubai: At least two people were killed and several others were feared trapped after a landslide triggered by heavy rain struck Kerala’s Wayanad district on Tuesday, Indian media reports said. According to the reports, the landslide occurred near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi, close to the Anakkompoyi»»»

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf declared Monday that those responsible for the assassination of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, will ultimately face justice, as the nation’s resolve has only been strengthened by the tragedy. In a forceful m»»»

GERB-UDF MP and former energy minister Temenuzhka Petkova said Tuesday that the public was once again witnessing major decisions being made behind closed doors, commenting on the protocol signed on Monday to freeze the gas supply agreement between Bulgaria's state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz and T»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, said Dubai has transformed 1,474 government services over the past three years under its 360 Services Policy, cutting the time, effort and costs required from customers as »»»

Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has proposed its most significant overhaul of the Dubai International Financial Centre's (DIFC) investment fund regulations since 2010, aiming to simplify rules for fund managers, strengthen investor protection and prepare the regulatory framewor»»»

Damascus: Syrian authorities said at least 18 people, including four policemen, were wounded in the blasts in central Damascus which coincided with French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the country. The Syrian interior ministry said that "18 people, including four police officers, were injure»»»

BusinessGermanySick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in EuropeNik MartinSick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries? https://p.dw.com/p»»»

The agreed freezing of the contract with BOTAS is a serious breakthrough from an economic point of view for Bulgaria as said by the Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov to journalists in Parliament on Tuesday. Following the meeting of Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Turkish Pres»»»

Ahead of the parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee meeting, Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev said here Tuesday that for a long time, the public was told that the BOTAS agreement was an extremely successful contract, but questions now arise about what Bulgaria may have promised Turkiye for»»»

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Regional Prosecutor's Office Sofia said that a decline in real income is not budgetary discipline, and weakening the most overburdened agencies is not modernization. The statement came as a response to the changes to the 2026 State budget that were proposed i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Astronomy enthusiasts and skywatchers across Qatar will have the opportunity to witness a celestial event tonight as the planet Saturn appears close to the Moon in the night sky. The Qatar Calendar House announced that Saturn and the Moon will be visible together with the naked eye abo»»»

Sharjah: The countdown has begun for one of the world’s biggest celebrations of books and culture, with the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) set to return for its 45th edition from November 4 to 15 at Expo Centre Sharjah. The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has also opened registration for local»»»

Ahead of the parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee meeting, Democratic Bulgaria MP Ivaylo Mirchev said here Tuesday that for a long time, the public was told that the BOTAS agreement was an exceptionally successful contract, but questions now arise about what Bulgaria may have promised Turkiye»»»

Dubai: DP World has expanded its India coastal shipping network with the acquisition of DP World Indus, a container vessel with capacity of more than 2,500 TEUs, giving exporters, manufacturers and cargo owners another route to move goods between key Indian ports. Sign up for our daily business new»»»

United States President Donald Trump is heading to Ankara where NATO will hold its two-day annual summit starting Tuesday. File Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Leaders of the Western world's premier military alliance will gather in Ankara on Tuesday for the start of this ye»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Mohammed Saeed Rashid Al Shehhi as the Secretary-General of the National Media Authority, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary. The Secretary-General of the National Media Authority s»»»

The agreed freezing of the contract with BOTAS is a serious breakthrough from an economic point of view for Bulgaria as said by the Progressive Bulgaria Floor Leader Petar Vitanov to journalists in Parliament on Tuesday. Following the meeting of Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Turkish Pres»»»

Arlington, United States: Cristiano Ronaldo laboured through his last World Cup match Monday as the dream of winning the biggest prize of all ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain and left him fighting back tears. The 41-year-old Portugal captain and one of the best players of all time says he will now go»»»

Wuhan: Eleven people were killed and one remains missing after thunderstorms and gales brought by severe convective weather hit the eastern part of central China's Hubei Province on Monday night, according to the provincial authorities. Between 7pm and 11pm on Monday, thunderstorms and strong winds»»»

Dubai: Veteran Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has come under fire after a social media post about the French national football team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup triggered widespread criticism and debate online. On July 6, Bachchan shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) commenting on the racial m»»»

Melbourne, Australia: Researchers in Australia have identified immune cells recruited during pregnancy that may help protect against breast cancer, raising the prospect of new preventive interventions for women who have not had children. In a study published in Nature Immunology, scientists found t»»»

Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, in his capacity as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), has issued Resolution No. 40 of 2026 establishing a specialised court to adjudicate huma»»»

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Abu Dhabi: ADNOC and XRG have signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Japan’s Mitsui & Co. to explore new opportunities across LNG, crude oil, sulfur, shipping, chemicals and international energy investments. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agreement was si»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) general index fell by 0.14% at the start of Tuesday's trading, losing 14.48 points to reach 10,252 points, under pressure from four sectors. The market data showed gains in the sectors of Transportation (+0.26%), Insurance (+0.20%), and Banks and Financial Se»»»

Dubai: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the return of its popular tourist electric abra service at Al Mamzar Station, giving residents and visitors a fresh way to take in some of the city's newest leisure destinations. The service, which had been paused during development w»»»

Seoul: Samsung Electronics Co. on Tuesday estimated its second-quarter operating profit at nearly 90 trillion won ($58.8 billion), marking another quarterly record as strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-related semiconductors boosted earnings. The Republic of Korean technology giant said»»»

Dubai: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has reportedly declared 10 elephant tusks and 13 ivory artefacts under the Kerala government's one-time wildlife declaration scheme, a move that comes amid his ongoing legal battle over alleged illegal possession of ivory. According to forest officials quoted in »»»

Damascus: An explosion was heard in central Damascus on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Syrian capital, AFP journalists said, with witnesses reporting smoke rising near a high-end hotel where the leader spent the night. At least one blast was heard before ambulances rushed t»»»

RIYADH: Egypt’s non-oil private sector contracted at its sharpest pace in nearly three-and-a-half years in June as demand weakness intensified and supply disruptions persisted, data showed. The headline S&P Global Egypt Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 46 in June from 47.1 in May, marking a sixth»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the Qatari airlift ordered by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to provide emergency relief for the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) have been deploying successive humanitarian aid shipments, as well as a field med»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspire Zone has officially launched the Aspire Summer Camp 2026, welcoming children to a month-long programme of sports, education and recreational activities designed to keep youngsters active and engaged throughout the summer. The camp, which opened on July 5, has enjoyed an energeti»»»

Prime Minister of Mauritania H E El Moctar Ould Djay met Ambassador of Qatar to the country H E Shaheen bin Ali Al Kaabi. The discussed relations between the two nations.»»»

Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani met Ambassador of the European Union to the State of Qatar, H E Cristian Tudor to discuss bilateral cooperation. Both sides explored ways to further strengthen relations between Qatar and the European Union»»»

Dubai: Expo City Dubai has issued the UAE’s first Expo Green Licences to six companies, giving sustainability-focused businesses a new route to set up and test climate-related solutions in the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The first licence holders include b»»»

Doha, Qatar: Reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable cultural stewardship, Qatar Museums (QM) has achieved Carbon Neutrality Certification for the operations and services of four of its landmark cultural and heritage sites, the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ), Mus»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC) has launched Podcast AlTanmiya as a platform for dialogue highlighting the progress and key milestones of Qatar’s national development journey. Through the podcast, the NPC hosts leading decision-makers, including ministry undersecretaries and chief »»»

Dubai: The Government of Fujairah has signed an agreement to purchase gasoline production from Etihad Refinery, in a move aimed at strengthening the emirate’s fuel supply chain. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Etihad Refinery is a subsidiary of Etihad Energy Holding, a»»»

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Republic of North Macedonia H E Timco Mucunski, and his accompanying delegation, during their visit to the State of Qata»»»

Singapore: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, but gains remained limited as traders looked beyond easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and turned their attention to supply increases and demand prospects. Brent crude futures gained 28 cents, or 0.39%, to $72.29 a barrel, while US West Te»»»

Barcelona: Spain's AEMET weather agency on Tuesday declared a top level red heat alert in three eastern regions and predicted that temperatures would rise above 40C. The Aragon, Catalonia and Valencia regions are predicted to be among the worst hit in a new heatwave that is hitting southern Europe »»»

Cédric Jubillar, a painter and plasterer who was sentenced last October for killing his wife Delphine, has finally confessed to the murder from his prison cell, his lawyer said Monday. The 38-year-old said he was ready to tell investigators the location of his wife's body, which was never found. A »»»

July 7 (UPI) -- The three children who died last week when a severe storm capsized their boat were found within the sunken vessel, authorities said in an update to the investigation. The boat quickly sank Friday in Wisconsin's Geneva Lake after it was hit that afternoon by a sudden storm that swept»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail has published details of its Passenger Charter on its official website, outlining the circumstances under which passengers may be removed from trains. The charter states that if railway staff or any authorized person has reasonable grounds to believe that a passenger is viola»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, though gains were capped as traders ‌looked beyond easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and turned their attention to supply increases and demand prospects. Brent crude futures gained 38 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $72.37 a barrel, while US We»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s labour market is undergoing rapid transformation in line with the country’s National Vision 2030, with government scholarship programmes playing a key role in preparing qualified national talent for emerging and strategic sectors, according to a senior official from the Civil S»»»

Doha, Qatar: The international community is turning its spotlight to the Swiss city of Geneva, which is hosting the Global Dialogue on AI Governance on July 6-7, 2026. The event convenes representatives from member states, governments, international organizations, the private sector, academic circl»»»