Dubai: Dubai's most anticipated summer festival is back. Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 runs from 2 July to 30 August, bringing 60 days of shopping, entertainment, dining, and family experiences across the city under the theme "Make it a Dubai Summer." Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Est»»»

Oman's Coast Guard has rescued four crew members after a wooden merchant vessel began sinking off the coast of Muttrah in Muscat Governorate, the Royal Oman Police said on Thursday. The Coast Guard Command responded swiftly after receiving a report that the vessel was taking on water while sailing »»»

Shahat, Libya: In eastern Libya, a small group of passionate archaeologists are striving to safeguard the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Apollonia -- sites first targeted by jihadist groups, then ravaged by Storm Daniel. The UNESCO-listed ruins were once at the heart of a unique network of Greek colon»»»

RIYADH: A new holistic health resort set to open at the Red Sea’s Amaala project will use traditional wellness therapies in a luxury setting, its CEO told Arab News. Jayasom cofounder and CEO Karen Campbell said: “A hallmark of what we want to do is to create a very bespoke experience based on some»»»

Manama: Oman's top diplomat said no transit fees would be imposed in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday after Muscat and Tehran, which border the key waterway, had earlier said they were discussing service "costs". Badr Albusaidi said "future arrangements regarding the Strait do not entail the impositio»»»

Volunteers from Russia and Kazakhstan are joining the search for a 6-year-old boy who was swept away by a river current after a vehicle fell into the water in Kegeti Gorge. Russian blogger Ruslan Vildyanov announced on social media that he will soon travel to Kyrgyzstan with a group of like-minded »»»

Dubai: Every investment opportunity comes with a trade-off. At one end of the spectrum sit traditional bank deposits, valued for safety, liquidity and capital preservation. At the other end sit equities, private markets and alternative investments, where higher returns often come with higher volati»»»

JEDDAH: The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will begin a new chapter in electric motorsport when the revolutionary GEN4 era makes its competitive debut under the lights of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in December. Formula E and the FIA have confirmed the provisional calendar for the 2026-27 sea»»»

For the first time in two years, Hungary has convened a summit of the Visegrad Group – a format designed to allow four Central European nations to coordinate, debate current agendas, and work on their own dimension of European integration matters. In recent years, the forum has not spoken with a si»»»

NATO’s European hawks have spent years pushing a concocted "Russia threat" to justify massive rearmament, but in reality, their defense industry is quietly imploding. Defense stocks are tanking because investors are terrified an end to the Ukraine proxy war might expose that cash-strapped governmen»»»

Saudi Arabia has launched an electronic travel authorisation service for British citizens, allowing them to enter the kingdom multiple times and stay for up to 180 days in a year, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. The ministry said the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) service reflec»»»

Hayes, United Kingdom: Fans in bedrooms, cold drinks, iced lollies under canopy cover in the garden: a UK care home has been doing what it can to keep vulnerable residents cool amid Europe's heatwave. Kingsley Court, in the west London suburb Hayes, houses 85 residents, some as old as 100, and most»»»

MANILA: The Philippines is seeing an increase in the number of foreigners choosing it as a retirement destination, the Philippine Retirement Authority said on Thursday, after recent industry awards recognized its accessibility, affordable cost of living and healthcare quality. The Philippines was n»»»

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has signed a joint implementation program with an organization rehabilitating six hospitals and establishing three oxygen generation units across Sudan. The Organization of Competencies for Studies and Human Development is an implementing partner for KSrelief and h»»»

Abu Dhabi: The trial operation of Etihad Rail’s passenger services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah will commence on June 30, with a journey time of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Dubai Station and Al Dhaid Station are scheduled to open on September 30, 2026, while stations in the Al Dhafra reg»»»

Biarritz, France: A section of cliff collapsed in the French beach resort of Biarritz on Wednesday, killing one woman and leaving a diver missing, local authorities said. The collapse came at around 8:20 pm (1820 GMT) near the Miramar beach, which was packed with swimmers seeking respite from a pun»»»

Dubai: Three things have happened in the UAE financial infrastructure in the past 12 months that, taken together, mean something significant. VARA has created a licensing framework that institutional capital can point to. The Digital Dirham has moved from pilot to legal tender. And the institutiona»»»

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said Lebanon and Israel are nearing a "very positive" declaration of intent amid their ongoing talks in Washington. "I think we are very close in our hopes of getting a commitment of inent between the two countries that I think begin to outline a prom»»»

Dubai: The Museum of the Future has launched a global open call inviting people in the UAE and around the world to contribute ideas and creative concepts that will help shape its next generation of immersive experiences and future-focused content. The initiative aligns with the Museum’s evolution j»»»

Pontoise, France: A three-year-old has died after finding himself trapped in a car in the Paris region in extreme heat, a prosecutor said Thursday, the third such fatality this week. The boy had slipped into the family car while his father thought he was napping, then found himself unable to get ou»»»

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: Inside a Gaza City culinary academy that has been bombed and rebuilt twice during the war, students chop, whisk, and plate dishes with quiet determination, committed to mastering their craft despite the hardships that surround them. At Smile Kitchen Culinary Acad»»»

Dubai: The UAE is strengthening market price monitoring at retail outlets as part of wider efforts to protect consumers, maintain market stability and bring commodity prices back to normal levels. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Economic Integration Committee revie»»»

Israeli Hebrew daily Yedioth Ahronoth has revealed dramatic details of the chaotic hours following the killing of the commander of the Israeli army’s 52nd Armored Battalion during fierce fighting with Hezbollah resistance fighters in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Tibnit. According to the repor»»»

Paris, France: Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, fresh from a spat with US leader Donald Trump, was set Thursday to meet French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday to tighten ties. One of Europe's most prominent right-wing leaders will arrive in the resort of Antibes on the French Riviera for h»»»

Egypt is considering innovative debt swap agreements aimed at promoting clean energy and human development. During an interview at the World Economic Forum, Egypt’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, revealed ongoing discussions with international partners to implement these swaps, though specifi»»»

Manama: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated on Thursday in Manama in the joint ministerial meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies GCC foreign ministers, with the participation of Secretary of State of the United St»»»

The youth team of Ilbirs Football Club (Kyrgyzstan) took part in the international MADCUP tournament, which was held in Spain. Before the competition, the team completed a full training camp in El Puerto. The tournament, held from June 19 to 24, attracted over 800 teams from over 40 countries, beco»»»

Global oil prices fell to close to their pre-Iran war level after the United States issued temporary authorization for sales of Iranian oil and refined products in the international market and some ships began moving through the Hormuz Strait. File photo by Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo June 25 »»»

Three years after one of the worst natural disasters in modern Turkish history, Hatay is once again inviting the world to its table. Daily News Hungary was among a group of international journalists, content creators and experts invited to attend the second edition of Sofra ve Miras (“Table and Her»»»

Doha, Qatar: Summer has well and truly arrived in Qatar, bringing with it rising humidity levels — particularly during the early morning and dawn hours. But that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. From indoor escapes to cool outdoor venues, there is plenty on offer for families and visitors looking »»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates expanded its visa-on-arrival program to include nationals of six countries and their accompanying family members. Under the new decision, nationals of the Republic of Indonesia, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of the Ph»»»

Budapest’s campaign to regulate short-term apartment rentals is continuing, with Józsefváros (District VIII) becoming the second district of the Hungarian capital to introduce strict limits on Airbnb-style accommodation. The district council has approved a new regulatory concept that would impose r»»»

Caracas, Venezuela: Offers of support and condolences poured into Venezuela on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes left at least 32 dead and hundreds injured. US, China 'willing' to help "The two major earthquakes that just hit the great people of Venezuela are both massive in scale and have le»»»

Manama, Bahrain: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met today in Manama with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, on the sidelines of the joint min»»»

On June 26, drinking water will be temporarily shut off in part of Bishkek. The outage will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. According to the municipal enterprise Bishkekvodokanal, residential buildings, schools, kindergartens, medical facilities, and other social and industrial facilities will b»»»

This week marks the tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum – an event that has reshaped British politics over the past decade and may well continue to do so into the future. Brexit had its origins in Britain’s complex relationship with the EU and its predecessor organization, the European Econo»»»

An EU watchdog is investigating European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over a secret group chat involving Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky and several other European leaders, according to Dutch outlet Follow the Money (FTM). The probe follows a complaint by FTM after the European Commission »»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, on Thursday approved a new package of Dubai Municipality development projects aimed at enhancing quality of life, urban services»»»

Dubai: Thousands of residents and visitors are taking part in Dubai Mallathon 2026, a unique summer fitness initiative that transforms some of the emirate’s largest shopping malls into indoor walking and running tracks. Running from June 15 to September 15, the event encourages people of all ages t»»»

The death toll from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes has risen to at least 164, with 971 people injured, interim president Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday. Around 30 aftershocks have been recorded following the two strongest quakes on Wednesday, according to Rodriguez. Authorities initially rep»»»

Berlin: A heatwave sweeping Europe was starting to peak in Germany on Thursday, with several open-air events cancelled and temperatures expected to top 40C through the weekend. Large parts of the country are already under "severe to extreme heat stress" with temperatures soaring to around 37C, the »»»

Auchan Romania has published its sixth Sustainability Report, covering 2025, marking a year of significant progress in reducing its environmental impact, supporting local producers, and developing an organisational culture based on responsibility and involvement. In the year in which the company ma»»»

The Commission on Protection of Competition (CPC) has launched a preliminary investigation into a possible abuse of dominant or collective dominant market position in the food and beverage market at Sofia Airport, the regulator said here Thursday. The inquiry is linked to the CPC's ongoing sector a»»»

LONDON: The words of the West Indies coach, Shane Deitz, resounded during the matches that followed his team’s victory over New Zealand in the 11th match of the 2026 T20 Women’s World Cup. Deitz felt that the gap is gradually closing between the top teams and the rest. This opinion was supported in»»»

RIYADH: Qatar’s property price index hit a record 244.56 points in May as strong transaction activity and mortgage lending continued to support the real estate market. The index rose 8.7 percent from a year earlier and 1.28 percent from April, according to data released by the Qatar Central Bank. T»»»

Washington, June 25 (SANA) Oil prices extended losses on Thursday, falling to their lowest levels since late February as easing concerns over Middle East supply disruptions and expectations of higher crude exports weighed on the market. Brent crude futures for August delivery fell $1.22, or 1.65%, »»»

Dubai: UAE motorists will finally see some relief at the pump in July after four consecutive months of fuel price increases, as global oil prices drop sharply from the highs triggered by the Middle East conflict. The case for lower fuel prices next month is stronger than at any point since the war »»»

Doha, Qatar: President of the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ HE Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Meer, conducted a site visit to the Food Security Facilities and Warehouses Project at Hamad Port to review construction progress on one of Qatar’s most significant essential food security projects, which ha»»»

NEW YORK: The Professional Fighters League has announced that PFL Women’s Featherweight World Champion Cris Cyborg (29-2) will have her final mixed martial arts fight at PFL Tampa presented by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater on Aug. 22 at Benchmark International Arena, as she headlines against UFC vetera»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HE Delcy Rodriguez, Interim President of Venezuela, regarding the victims of the twin earthquakes that struck her country, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»