Former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó rented private aircraft worth more than two billion forints "from Hungarian taxpayers' money" last year, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote on his Facebook page on Wednesday. György László Velkey wrote that it came to t»»»

In the first five months, almost half of all buyers on the property market were under 40 years old. Those aged 30 to 40 accounted for nearly a third of all buyers, making them by far the most active participants in the market, Duna House (DH) announced on Tuesday. This age group is not only the mos»»»

An 11-year-old Canadian boy died from rabies after waking to find a bat resting on his nose and mouth while sleeping at a family cottage. This has prompted physicians to warn that any direct contact with a bat should be treated as a potential rabies exposure — even if there are no visible bite or s»»»

Dubai: Commuters are facing another busy morning on Dubai's roads, with congestion building on key routes from Sharjah into the emirate as rush-hour traffic gathers pace, according to Google Maps. Motorists travelling from Sharjah towards Dubai are experiencing delays on Sheikh Zayed Road (E11) fro»»»

A Russian daredevil couple have been arrested after scaling the Empire State Building and staging a marriage proposal atop the New York landmark, more than 1,400ft above Manhattan. The stunt unfolded at around noon on Wednesday, drawing the attention of stunned New Yorkers below as police drones an»»»

Dubai: What was once simply a spectacular summer bloom has evolved into one of Dubai’s most distinctive cultural movements. Inspired by the vision of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Co»»»

Dubai: The UAE Lottery has kicked off July with its second-ever Dh30 million Grand Prize winner, and an early clue on the operator's website is already fuelling speculation about who has just become a multi-millionaire. The second winner of the Dh30m Grand Prize emerged in a Wednesday draw on July »»»

Dubai: Gold buyers may get some breathing room in the second half of 2026 after prices cooled from January’s record highs, but the metal could still break higher if geopolitics flare up, rate expectations change or bargain hunters return in force, according to the World Gold Council. Sign up for ou»»»

A large wildfire raged in southern France on Wednesday, forcing scores of people to be evacuated, emergency services said. Hundreds of firefighters mobilised to battle the blaze in the Herault and Aude departments, fuelled by drought and strong winds. It came a year after major blazes in the Corbie»»»

Dubai: Temperatures are forecast to climb to 47 degrees Celsius inland across the UAE over the coming days, while fresh winds are expected to raise blowing dust from the weekend, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. The NCM said today's weather would be fair in general, with low clouds de»»»

Manila: The Philippines has officially achieved Upper Middle Income Country (UMIC) status, marking a major economic milestone after years of sustained growth and bringing the country into a new league of developing economies recognised by the World Bank. In its latest annual income classification r»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists are seeing fuel prices move lower again after July's reduction, reflecting the easing in global oil prices following months of exceptional volatility triggered by the Middle East conflict. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The U»»»

Modern life came with a promise: measure more, improve more, feel better. We took it seriously. We track our sleep, count our steps, log our calories, and score our productivity before 9am. Our leisure time has a purpose. Our rest has a metric. Even our holidays have content strategies. The evidenc»»»

A giraffe named Gracie is missing in Texas, and the search for her has become a tall order. Gracie, who is about 3 years old, has been missing for nearly two weeks after escaping her enclosure at Cedar Hollow Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, said Vick Jones, who owns the remote property about 100 m»»»

WASHINGTON: Tourists from Chattanooga check into beach resorts in Cancun. Canadian auto parts feed factories in the American Midwest – and vice versa. Happy hour revelers raise glasses of Mexican tequila and mezcal at bars in Seattle. It adds up. The United States trades $1.9 trillion a year — $5 b»»»

Abu Dhabi: The latest announcement requiring Indian expats in the UAE to walk into the premises of their embassy and consulate without appointments for passport and attestation services from today, July 2, was not a routine administrative reshuffle, Gulf News has learnt. It was late on Wednesday ev»»»

A fire broke out in central Kyiv on Wednesday after an explosion during an air raid alert, an AFP reporter saw. The journalist heard a detonation and saw a cloud of smoke and flames. Fire crews and ambulances arrived promptly at the scene. About 50 minutes after the first blast, AFP journalists wit»»»

Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are set to marry this week in New York, with celebrations expected at Madison Square Garden, according to US media reports. The closely guarded festivities are due to begin on Thursday with an exclusive dinner attended by about 100 invited guests. &nb»»»

Some days they talk. Some days they fight. Iran and the United States have settled into a pattern since the truce signed last month. This Wednesday in Doha... they’re sort of talking. Both sides present in indirect negotiations. Whatever comes of that, the attention's now shifting to Tehran,&n»»»

Dubai: Dubai tenants looking to move may have a better chance of negotiating rent in the second half of 2026, especially in apartment-heavy communities where new supply is increasing competition for landlords. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Property experts say Dubai’»»»

CARACAS: Authorities in Venezuela late on Wednesday said the death toll has risen to over 2,000 people as Venezuela marked a week since the deadly earthquakes hit the country. Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Wednesday that deaths had risen to 2,300, and more than 11,»»»

Seattle: Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. Senegal appeared on course for a first win in a World Cup knockout match since their 20»»»

Tunis, July 2 (TAP) – A second earth tremor, measuring 2.6 on the Richter scale, was recorded by seismic monitoring stations of the National Institute of Meteorology on Wednesday evening at 10:38 p.m. local time in Zarzis, Medenine...»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after more than 100 days of shipping disruption will bring relief to global energy and trade flows, but the world’s most vulnerable economies face a longer, costlier and more uneven path to recovery, the UN Conference on Trade and Development sai»»»

Doha: The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) is executing a program meant to impart expertise during the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This is part of its role in supporting the organization of this tournament and in keeping pace with the state-of-th»»»

Damascus, July 2 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a phone call on Wednesday with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which the two leaders discussed the fraternal ties between their countries and ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields. The two sides reviewed »»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing efforts to support livelihoods and promote economic development in vulnerable communities, Qatar Charity (QC), through its Mali branch, has implemented a qualitative project aimed at empowering 68 beneficiaries, including women, youth, and low-income»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during a graduation ceremony on June 30 to mark its fourth Medical Education Day. The Class of 2026 comprises 75 graduates who completed residency, fellowship, undergraduate and »»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) has launched its annual Membership Campaign, inviting community members across Qatar to make the Library their summer home. For families and individuals heading away during the break, the Library travels with them: its mobile app and digital of»»»

London: Chelsea football club announced Wednesday the signing of defender Marco Palestra from Italian club Atalanta on a seven-year contract. Chelsea have signed Marco Palestra from Serie A club Atalanta on a contract until 2033, the club said in a statement on its website. The 21-year-old Marco Pa»»»

Ramallah: Chairman of the Palestinian National Council (PNC) Rawhi Fattouh, warned on Wednesday that the Israeli Knesset’s approval in its first reading of a bill aimed at banning the call to prayer within the 1948 territories constitutes a legislative and racist crime. In a statement, he stressed »»»

Baghdad: The Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology (IMOS) announced the recording of 22 earthquakes during June 2026. The tremors were distributed across the governorates of Diyala, Sulaymaniyah, Kirkuk, Nineveh, Salah Al-Din, Erbil, Wasit, and Basra, said Iraq's Seismological Monitoring»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call on Wednesday from HE President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed Al Sharaa. During the call, they discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and prospects for strengthening joint cooperation as well as ways to »»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to Prime Minister and Official Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari said on his official X account that Qatar and Pakistan mediators concluded separate meetings with the US and Iranian negotiators in Doha today, with positive progress made o»»»

MEXICO CITY: Mexican health authorities said Wednesday that four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City after the national team’s victory over Ecuador secured a place in the World Cup Round of 16. Two women and one man were found unconscious on streets near the iconic Angel»»»

WASHINGTON: A US service member was missing and three others ​wounded but in stable condition after their MH-60S Seahawk helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday.The US military said there was ‌no indication ​the ‌crash ⁠was ​caused by ⁠hostile action."US Navy assets in »»»

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rose to 2,295 an official said on Wednesday as interim president Delcy Rodriguez declared seven days of mourning for the victims. Hope of finding more survivors faded Wednesday as Venezuela marked a week since twin earthquakes killed almost 2,30»»»

Mexican soccer fans react during the Round of 32 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and Ecuador in Mexico City, Mexico, Tuesday. Three people died by asphyxiation during the celebration. Photo by Sashenka Gutierrez/EPA July 1 (UPI) -- Three people died of asphyxiation in Mexico City as»»»

Meteorologists warned that predicted storms could increase the risk of power outages. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo A sprawling and dangerous heat wave gripping much of the central and eastern United States is raising concerns about power demand and outage risks ahead of the Fourth of»»»

NATO-EU Europe, that tense, unhappy realm of deeply unpopular yet aggressively doctrinaire centrist regimes, has many grifts. Its elites, whether national or EU, in business, politics, and the mainstream media and think-tank sinecure system are stunningly inept when it comes to addressing the urgen»»»

Sunlight hits the Empire State Building and the buildings of the Manhattan skyline in March in New York City. Two people were arrested Wednesday after climbing to the top of the building's spire and antenna, a perch more than 1,000 feet in the air. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 1»»»

Doha: The Qatar men’s national basketball team will play a crucial match against India at 3:30 PM at Veer Savarkar Hall in Ahmedabad, India, marking the start of the third window of the Asian qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup – Qatar 2027. The team enters the contest with the ambition of»»»

NEW YORK: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s official wedding plans are tightly under wraps, but New York is bracing to host the celebrity marriage of the year this week at Madison Square Garden. The billionaire pop superstar and the three-time NFL Super Bowl champion, both 36, have kept fans guessing»»»

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said at her morning press conference Wednesday that a national debate on regulating artificial intelligence and social media would begin after the World Cup ends July 19. Photo by Mario Gizman/EPA July 1 (UPI) -- Mexico will launch a national debate on artificial»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Zionist Enemy Wreaks Havoc in South Lebanon: Air Raids, Bombings, Fires 01-07-2026 22:21 PM The Israeli enemy continued on Wednesday violat»»»

New York: Gold prices rose by more than 2% Wednesday following weaker-than-expected jobs data and remarks by Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Kevin Warsh in which he indicated a decline in inflation risks. Gold in spot transactions rose by 2.1%, reaching USD 4,089.49 per ounce, after having recor»»»

LONDON: Military leaders from Syria and Lebanon joined for the first time commanders from across the Middle East at a United States defense conference on Wednesday. The regional security dialogue was held in the Bahraini capital, Manama, and led by US Central Command, which coordinates military ope»»»

US President Donald Trump defended earning around $1.2 billion from his family's cryptocurrency activities, saying "everybody's profiting" from his time in power. The president has also rejected the idea that he is using his position to enrich himself. The comments come before Trump prepared to tak»»»

ATLANTA: People living in Bahrain and Kuwait awoke to the sound of sirens on June 28, despite there being a ceasefire between the US and Iran. Two Iranian ballistic missiles were intercepted over Kuwait, and an Iranian drone struck a residential building in Bahrain. Although no casualties were repo»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli occupation forces targeted civil defense teams extinguishing a fire and searching for casualties in Nabatie»»»