The Peninsula 6m

Father Amir strengthened nation’s stature through diplomacy

Doha, Qatar: The late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani served as Amir of the State of Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and is widely regarded as the architect of the country’s modern transformation. Born in Doha in January 1952, he completed his education in Qatar before graduating from the»»»

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Arab News 9m

Iran persecutes its Baha’i minority fiercely in a year of protests and war, rights groups say

TEHRAN: Peyvand Naimi has spent more than six months in an Iranian prison, accused of killing state security agents during nationwide protests, although his family says no formal charges or evidence have been presented. “The Baha’is will not be released,” the family says it was told by the prosecut»»»

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Qatar Tribune 12m

World leaders commiserate with Qatar

QNA Doha The Arab and Islamic worlds received the news of the passing of Qatar’s great statesman HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, with profound sadness. Widely recognised for his dedication to Arab and Islamic causes, HH the late Father Amir devoted his time, effort, and intell»»»

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Qatar Tribune 12m

Turkish envoy hails HH Father Amir’s enduring legacy

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the State of Qatar HE Dr Mustafa Göksu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing his demise as a tremendous loss for Qatar, the Arab and Islamic worlds, a»»»

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Qatar Tribune 12m

Pakistan ambassador offers condolences on passing of HH Father Amir

Tribune News Network Doha The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Qatar has expressed deepest condolences to the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, all citizens, and residents of Qatar on the passing of the Father Amir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. “I»»»

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Qatar Tribune 12m

Indian community leader Babu Rajan pays tribute to HH Father Amir

Tribune News Network Doha Prominent Indian community leader P N Babu Rajan has expressed profound grief over the passing of HH Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani describing him as the visionary leader who transformed Qatar into a modern, globally respected nation. In a heartfelt tribute,»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

President of Rwanda arrives in Doha to offer condolences on passing of Father Amir

Doha, Qatar: President of the Republic of Rwanda HE Paul Kagame arrived in Doha on Monday morning to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by »»»

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UPI 30m

Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad dies at age 74 - UPI.com

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, seen here as Amir of Qatar addressing the United Nations on Sept. 25, 2012, died Sunday at the age of 74. File Photo John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 13 (UPI) -- Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the ruler of Qatar from 1995 until abdicating in»»»

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Al Manar 36m

IRGC Announces Retaliatory Strikes on US Facilities in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced a series of retaliatory operations targeting US military installations in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait, carried out in direct response to what Tehran describes as continued American attacks against Iranian territory and sovereign interests. »»»

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Gulf News 51m

Dubai gold price today hits July low, 24K falls to Dh488.75

Dubai: Dubai gold prices fell to their lowest level this month on Monday morning, handing buyers a sizeable decline after rates remained elevated through much of the previous week. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign u»»»

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Arab News 57m

EU ministers to debate curbing trade with Israeli settlements

BRUSSELS: European Union foreign ministers will on ‌Monday explore whether there is enough support for new measures to curb trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to diplomats and officials. The discussion will be based on a confidential paper by the European Commission»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Kuwait activates air defences amid Iran attacks

Kuwait's Armed Forces said air defence systems were engaged in intercepting hostile aerial targets that entered the country's airspace, as the Gulf state remained on high alert amid the rapidly escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gul»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai warns of Dh500 fine for abandoned vehicles this summer

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has urged residents not to leave vehicles unattended in public spaces during summer travel or extended absences, warning that neglected cars can detract from the city's appearance and result in fines. With the annual holiday season under way, the municipality called on mot»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Iran's Deputy FM: No Attack Against Iran Will Go Unanswered

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has declared that Tehran is formalizing a strategy of "crushing responses" to any military aggression, signaling that retaliation for attacks on Iranian leadership or officials will be pre‑planned and "regret‑inducing." In a post on X, Gharibabadi wr»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Iran Strikes US Bases in Three Countries in Escalating Retaliation

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army launched coordinated strikes on US military installations in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait on Monday, escalating retaliation following US attacks that killed a civilian in Iran's Khuzestan province. The IRGC announced it destroyed f»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Who is Dr Anil Menon? The Kerala-origin NASA astronaut flying to the ISS

As Dr Anil Menon prepares for his first journey to the International Space Station (ISS), Kerala’s Palakkad district is celebrating a rare space connection that links it to three astronauts. Menon, a NASA astronaut of Indian origin, is scheduled to launch aboard Russia’s Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft on J»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE morning traffic: Crashes cause delays on major roads in Sharjah, Dubai

Dubai: The Monday morning commute is off to a slow start, with multiple crashes and heavy traffic causing delays on major roads in Sharjah and Dubai according to Google Maps real time data. In Sharjah, motorists are experiencing heavy congestion on Emirates Road near Al Badee Suburb. Traffic is als»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Filipino workers sent $14.1 billion home from Jan-May 2026 as remittances defy global slowdown, America still leads

Filipino cash remittances from overseas hit approximately $14.1 billion to $14.2 billion for the five-month period based on data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The remittance growth hovered at modest single-digit percentages (around 2.5% to 3.5%) month-over-month, reflecting the overal»»»

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The Budapest Times 1h

Sign or go: president given 5 days as constitutional showdown reaches final act

On Monday, the National Assembly will adopt the 17th amendment to the Basic Law. The President of the Republic will have five days to sign it. If he does not do so, removal proceedings can be initiated against him — Prime Minister Péter Magyar wrote on his Facebook page on Saturday. The continuatio»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Inside the US latest strike on Iran: New footage shows precision targets hit

The US military has carried out another wave of strikes on Iran, targeting dozens of locations with precision weapons as tensions continue to escalate over the Strait of Hormuz. United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes were aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to attack international sh»»»

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Arab News 2h

Saudi team wins five awards at Physics Olympiad, Kingdom to host 2027 edition

BUCARAMANGA, Colombia: Saudi Arabia’s national physics team won five international awards at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) in Colombia, while the Kingdom also secured the right to host the prestigious global competition in 2027, marking another milestone in its drive to strengthen »»»

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Gulf News 2h

US launches fresh Iran strikes: What UAE residents need to know today (July 13)

The US military and Iran exchanged further attacks over the weekend, with the conflict spreading concerns across Gulf nations and putting the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the crisis. The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy and shipping routes, has emerged as the focal po»»»

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Arab News 2h

Iran’s Guards say struck US military bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait: state media

MANAMA/TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had struck US military targets and bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, state media reported on Monday. The official news agency IRNA cited several statements released by the Guards saying they had attacked Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan, a US »»»

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Gulf News 3h

Who runs an impeachment trial? Are 16 votes required for conviction? Constitutional debate shapes fate of the Philippines' highest-profile case

Manila: A constitutional law expert has pushed back against claims that only the Senate President may preside over an impeachment trial and that 16 votes are needed as an absolute number to convict an official being impeached. The remarks came from legal scholar, Atty. Domingo Cayosa, who argued th»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Oil jumps above $79 as fresh US-Iran strikes rattle markets, renew inflation fears

Global oil prices surged more than 4% Monday after the United States launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iranian military targets, renewing fears that escalating tensions in the Arabian Gulf could disrupt crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy ch»»»

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Arab News 3h

Lindsey Graham remembered for a vision of American foreign policy that’s fading in Washington

For decades Lindsey Graham traveled the globe selling a vision of the United States as a nation willing to use its military might to protect democracies around the world, even as his party was taken over by a president openly skeptical of that worldview. Graham — who died unexpectedly at 71 on Satu»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE gets easier access to US AI chips: What changed and why it matters

Dubai: The United States has given the UAE one of the biggest upgrades to its technology partnership in years by easing export controls and granting the country broader access to advanced American technologies. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The »»»

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Arab News 4h

Lindsey Graham’s journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power

Lindsey Graham, the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners, rose to become a fixture on the global stage and one of the most prominent advocates of American military might in the U.S. Senate. A former military lawyer who reached the rank of colonel in the Air Force, the wisecracking Graha»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Manila bridge closed to traffic: Urgent probe of dire-damaged Culiat Bridge ordered as 46 homes burn beneath

Manila: A bridge in Quezon City where dozens of homes were razed by a fire remains closed for further inspections, local media here reported. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Sunday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an immediate technical assessment of Culiat Br»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Fog, humidity and 46°C heat: Here's what to expect from UAE weather this week

The UAE is set for partly cloudy weather on Monday, with humid conditions expected overnight and into Tuesday morning across some coastal and inland areas, raising the possibility of fog or mist, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds, »»»

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Gulf News 5h

FIFA World Cup fever leads to sports injuries among UAE residents, doctors warn

Dubai: With football fever gripping homes, schools, academies and community pitches across the UAE, more children are lacing up like their World Cup heroes and more adults are dusting off boots they haven't worn in years. But orthopaedic surgeons in the UAE say the surge in enthusiasm is bringing a»»»

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Arab News 5h

Iran oil stuck at sea surges as China’s teapots turn to rival Middle East supplies, traders say

SINGAPORE/LONDON: Iranian oil supplies at sea are rising after Tehran ramped up exports during the interim peace deal with the United States, but sales have been slow as China’s independent refiners have turned to cheaper crude from Iraq, ​the UAE and Qatar. The return of US sanctions this week ris»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Moon UAE founders say Abu Dhabi may be the only viable site for $5 billion resort

Dubai: Abu Dhabi may be the only viable location in the UAE for the proposed $5 billion Moon resort, according to its founders, who say the development requires 556 acres and cannot move forward without direct government support. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Michael»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises to 4,490

CARACAS: Jorge Rodríguez, President of Venezuela's National Assembly, has announced that the death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck the country on 24th June has risen to 4,490. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereHe added that the official nu»»»

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UPI 6h

Dangerous heat dome spreads from west to east across middle of U.S. - UPI.com

While the worst of the heat dome this week will focus from the northern part of the Rockies to the Midwest, up to a few days of heat and high humidity will return to the East as well. Millions of U.S. residents from the interior West to the East Coast will see dangerously hot temperatures this week»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Philippines bets billions on hydropower to power AI era, cut fossil fuel dependence

Manila: The Philippines is making one of its biggest bets yet on renewable energy. Billions of dollars are being poured into hydropower, pumped-storage facilities and grid-scale battery systems as Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital economy strains an aging electricity network. Most of the mon»»»

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France24 7h

Typhoon slams into eastern China after forcing nearly two million people to flee

Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm on Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities evacuated nearly two million people and suspended transport as the powerful storm threatened flooding and destructive winds. Typhoon Bavi was downgraded to a severe tropical storm on»»»

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The Peninsula 7h

UN Secretary-General calls for de-escalation, resumption of negotiations

New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that a return to full-scale hostilities would have catastrophic consequences for the people of the Middle East region, international peace and security, and the global economy. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Guterres expressed grave»»»

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Middle East Observer 7h

12/04/2017 Tenders

Agriculture, Food & Beverages Client : Tanta University Universal Cities Department Address : Al Mathaf with ElGish Street, Tanta, Egypt Tender : General tender for 2016/2017 for supply of foods for universal cities restaurants Tender documents : EGP800 A bid bond of EGP620,000 to be submitted – A »»»

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The Peninsula 8h

135 colonizers intrude into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Occupied Jerusalem: Palestinian local sources said 135 colonizers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday. The sources added that they flocked in cascading groups from the Dung Gate and were under tight Israeli police security. They engaged in conducting provocative tours and Talmudic rites in the Mosque'»»»

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Arab News 9h

Israel’s Netanyahu: architect of wars, master of survival

JERUSALEM: He has led multiple wars, outlasted several American presidents, and watched his political obituary written — only to be shredded — more times than any other leader in modern Israeli history. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, faces an international arrest warra»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Amir participates in funeral procession for HH the Father Amir

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani participated in the funeral procession for the forgiven, by Allah's will, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, may Allah have mercy on him, at Lusail Cemetery today. Also attending the funeral procession were HH the Deputy Amir Shei»»»

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Arab News 9h

Bangladesh monsoon death toll hits 50, thousands displaced

DHAKA: Flash floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed at least 50 people in Bangladesh in the past week, officials said on Sunday, with tens of thousands displaced from their homes. Bangladesh, a low-lying delta nation criss-crossed by rivers, is highly vulnerable to floods and »»»

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Arab News 9h

How fiber-optic drones are changing the face of modern warfare

LONDON: Israel is scrambling to counter a new battlefield threat after Hezbollah’s growing use of fiber-optic drones — a weapon many experts say has fundamentally changed modern warfare — exposed a dangerous gap in its defenses. Cheap, difficult to detect and immune to electronic jamming, the drone»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Pakistan declares official mourning, orders flags flown at half-mast following passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani

Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan has declared a national day of mourning on Monday following the passing of the late HH the Father Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. In an official statement, the government said that Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif declared th»»»

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The Peninsula 10h

MoCI announces continued provision of electronic services during State’s official mourning period

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) announced the continued provision of its electronic services during the State’s official mourning period for the nation’s esteemed leader, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, may Allah have mercy upon him, beginning on Mond»»»

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Gulf News 10h

UAE denounces Iranian drone strike targeting Kuwait

Abu Dhabi: The UAE on Sunday strongly condemned the Iranian drone attack on Kuwait, which targeted three land border posts and an offshore drilling platform operated by the Kuwait Oil Company, causing material damage and injuring a worker. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the at»»»

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RT 10h

Europe’s missile buildup: What NATO’s Ankara summit set in motion

The NATO summit in Ankara hasn’t been dubbed a “missile summit” by anyone – yet it probably should be. More than anything else, the meeting marked the launch of several major missile programs that could fundamentally reshape Europe’s military landscape over the coming decade. Germany is getting Tom»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Deadly pub fire in Bangkok claims at least 27 lives

Bangkok: A huge fire engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, killing at least 27 people before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight. Footage shared online by first responders shows huge blaze raging out of the f»»»

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Middle East Observer 10h

China Dominates Global Banking While MENA Lenders Strengthen Regional Standing

China has further consolidated its position at the pinnacle of global banking, with seven Chinese lenders occupying the world’s top 10 positions by Tier 1 capital, including the world’s four largest banks, according to The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks 2026. Compiled annually by The Banker, a Finan»»»

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