US Launches New Wave of Strikes on Iran — CENTCOM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States launched a new wave of attacks on Iran on Wednesday at 10:00 GMT, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. "At 6 a.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching a wave of strikes against Iran. The strikes are designed to further degrade military capabil»»»
Attempted burglary at Yamal's home after World Cup triumph: police, media
Madrid: Burglars tried to break in to the Barcelona home of Spain star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday, shortly after he helped La Roja reach their second World Cup final, police and media said. "There was an attempted 'burglary' at a home in Esplugues de Llobregat" in Barcelona's outskirts, a spokespers»»»
Middle East tensions temper European stock gains despite tech rally
London, July 15 (SANA) European stocks were little changed on Wednesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East offset gains in the technology sector, where upbeat guidance from Dutch chip equipment maker ASML boosted investor sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged down 0.1% to 641.07,»»»
French Donbass Charity Founder’s Show Trial Designed to ‘Neutralize’ Dissent to Hostility to Russia
The criminal case against SOS Donbass organizer Anna Novikova is part of France and EU’s broader policy of “intimidating dissenters and neutralizing them to suppress domestic opposition to the official hostility to Russia,” independent French geopolitical analyst Come Carpentier de Gourdon told Spu»»»
Dubai issues 66,000 golden visas, over 1 million new residencies in H1
Dubai: Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) granted 66,000 Golden Visas, issued more than 1.052 million new residency permits, and completed over 5 million entry permit transactions during the first six months of the year, underscoring the emirate’s continue»»»
Local 'hero': Bellingham's hometown buzzing ahead of semi-final clash
Stourbridge, United Kingdom: As England gears up for the World Cup semi-final Wednesday, there will be one name on everyone's lips: Jude Bellingham, the star midfielder who powered the Three Lions through to the marquee clash against Argentina. In packed stadiums in North America and pubs back home»»»
GCC condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) condemned in the strongest terms the Iranian attacks that targeted Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and the accompanying targeting of infrastructure and vital installations. GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said that Iran's actions represent an un»»»
Rain returns to UAE: NCM says more showers are on the way
Abu Dhabi: Rain fell over parts of the Al Ain–Dubai Road near Al Hayer on Wednesday afternoon as active winds swept through eastern areas of the UAE, in line with forecasts issued by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM also issued a convective cloud alert covering parts of eastern Abu»»»
Saudi Arabia ups US Treasury holdings, remains Middle East's largest
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia slightly increased its holdings of US Treasury securities to $140.3 billion at the end of May, compared with $140.1 billion a month earlier, according to the latest data from the US Treasury Department. The Kingdom ranked 17th among major foreign holders of US Treasuries, behin»»»
Baabda reports progress, says pilot zones within 'days or hours'
Progress was achieved Wednesday in the Lebanese-Israeli talks in Rome and the implementation of the so-called pilot zones in south Lebanon will begin within days or hours, Baabda sources said. “The discussion has now become practical and detailed regarding the proposed implementation mechanism for »»»
Sheikha Bodour receives Italy's Officer Merit Rank for UAE cultural ties
Sharjah: In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the President of the Italian Republic conferred upon Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, the Officer rank of the Order of Meri»»»
Raluca Stancu, 1Development: Bucharest luxury development segment is aligned with the global quality standard
The premium/luxury residential segment has seen the most growth in recent years. What factors have enabled the growth of this segment? The premium luxury residential market is indeed growing fast and Bucharest is considered to have the potential to be one of the future landmark for the high end dev»»»
Cuba slowly gets power back after latest blackout
Havana: Cubans were gradually getting power back on Wednesday, after the third nationwide power outage in less than 10 days, the national electricity company said. The island was already struggling to keep the lights on before US President Donald Trump cut off its oil supplies in January, depleting»»»
Overnight social media curfew announced for older teens in Britain - UPI.com
Teens aged 16 and 17 in Britain are set to be blocked from social media by default midnight through 6 a.m. under new proposed online safety regulations, but will be easily able switch it back on again. File photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA-EFE July 15 (UPI) -- Britain announced plans Wednesday for a m»»»
What Romanians ordered during football nights: strawberries, carbonated drinks and sushi
The analysis compares orders placed between June 11–28, 2026 with those from a similar period before the competition, May 24–June 10, 2026, and includes orders from restaurants, supermarkets, non-food stores and group orders nationwide. Strawberries and drinks led the growth in retail Products orde»»»
Settler Violence Escalate Across West Bank as Israeli Occupation Expands Demolitions, Displacement Campaign
Palestinians across the occupied West Bank faced a renewed wave of Israeli demolitions and settler attacks on Wednesday, as occupation forces destroyed homes and commercial structures while settlers intensified assaults on communities, property, and access routes in multiple areas. Israeli occupati»»»
Israel blows up houses in south Lebanon, fires at residents
Israeli forces carried out huge detonations at dawn and in the morning in a number of valleys and homes in the southern towns of Beit Yahoun, Khiam and al-Qantara. They also bulldozed roads between the southern towns of Bint Jbeil and Maroun al-Ras and opened fire at a number of residents who tried»»»
European NATO members increasingly want nukes on Russia’s border
European NATO members are increasingly calling for a new nuclear strategy amid a military buildup frenzy under the pretext of the alleged ‘Russian threat’. The bloc’s members claim that spreading nuclear weapons across the continent will make them safer. Moscow has warned that this could lead to a »»»
France approves missile, bomb production in Ukraine
France will grant Ukraine licenses to produce missiles and bombs on its soil, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday. Speaking at a ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit in Paris, Macron said the agreements would allow Ukraine to manufacture Aster 30 interceptor missiles, AASM glide bombs»»»
Flying from the UAE soon? Here's every airline update and travel warning you need to know right now
Dubai: Travellers flying to and from the UAE face a shifting picture this week, with a new mandatory health form for India-bound passengers, fresh flight cancellations in Saudi Arabia, and airlines across the Gulf and beyond continuing to adjust schedules amid ongoing regional tensions. Here's a fu»»»
I live in the UAE. Do you put US dollars into Indian bank deposits offering 7.5%?
Dubai: If you're an Indian living in the UAE and have savings in US dollars, you've probably noticed something unusual. Several Indian banks are advertising returns of up to 7.5% on certain US dollar fixed deposits for non-resident Indians (NRIs). Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf »»»
Messi is a win away from photo reunion with Lamine Yamal 19 years in the making
DUBAI: Lionel Messi is one victory away from one of the most remarkable reunions in World Cup history. If Argentina defeat England in Wednesday’s semifinal, the 39-year-old captain will face Spain’s Lamine Yamal in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, 19 years after unknowingly bathing the 5-month-old du»»»
Advanced Media Trading becomes the first SME to win Majra’s Impact Seal – Platinum Tier
Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, honored the winners of Majra – National CSR Fund’s the Impact Seal – Platinum Tier, recognising their outstanding contributions to creating sustainable impact. The Impact Seal is the UA»»»
Saudi real estate, construction SMEs surge 134% to exceed 370k in 5 years
RIYADH: The number of small and medium enterprises operating across the real estate and construction sector has surpassed 370,000 establishments, representing 23 percent of the total SMEs in Saudi Arabia. This makes it the largest sector by number of establishments, according to Munther Al-Farraj, »»»
Saudi Arabia, Japan deepen strategic dialogue on economic security and future partnership
TOKYO: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Faisal Binzagr met recently with Japan’s Economic Security Minister Kimi Onada for wide-ranging discussions on Riyadh and Tokyo’s evolving partnership and cooperation in strategic sectors shaping the global economy. The officials explored prospect»»»
Belgian great Meunier signs for Premier League side Sunderland
London: Veteran Belgian defender Thomas Meunier said he was "hugely excited" to "begin a new chapter" after he signed for Premier League side Sunderland on a free transfer on Wednesday. The 34-year-old -- one of Belgium's 'golden generation' whose last hurrah was a World Cup quarter-final exit to S»»»
RAK Police airlift Emirati stranded on mountain in Wadi Shah
Ras Al Khaimah Police's Air Wing rescued an Emirati citizen who became stranded in the mountainous Wadi Shah area at an altitude of 2,000 feet and airlifted him to a government hospital for medical assessment. Lieutenant Colonel Pilot Abdullah Ali Al Shehi, Head of the Air Wing Department at Ras Al»»»
Du outage resolved after morning voice call disruption in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Dubai: Du has restored voice call services following a widespread disruption that left customers across Dubai and Abu Dhabi unable to make calls on Wednesday morning. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The telecom operator told Gulf News that call services were now operat»»»
Meet the 17-year-old Indian-American leading 300 US cadets
Dubai: While most teenagers are still getting ready for school, 17-year-old Riddhi Chauhan is already on the drill field, commanding nearly 300 cadets through morning exercises. The Indian-American student from Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens serves as the Battalion Commanding Officer of »»»
Codruța Vulcu: EEMC created space for real conversations and real connections
EEMC or where European live music expertise meets the energy of the east, a conference and platform that bridges the entrepreneurial live music sector with policymakers, researchers and educators — actively shaping the next generation of live music professionals. Through panels, keynotes, workshops»»»
Media Review: July 15
Media outlets on Wednesday comment on Prime Minister Rumen Radev's statement to the press in Paris that "Bulgaria's place is not in the Coalition of the Willing". He said Bulgaria is not providing financial or military aid to Ukraine because "the solution to this conflict does not lie in prolonging»»»
Bulgarian Mothers Contribute 47% of Country's GDP, Democratic Bulgaria Declaration Reads
A declaration presented on Wednesday by Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Elisaveta Belobradova reads that according to official data Bulgarian mothers’ contribution to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) amounts to 47%. The declaration followed a July 14 protest which took place outside the Counci»»»
After censorship battle in India, Vijay’s political thriller Jana Nayagan heads overseas with UAE theatrical debut: Release date revealed
Dubai: Fans in the UAE can rejoice as Vijay's much-awaited swansong Jana Nayagan is set to hit cinemas across the Emirates on July 23, with the film also releasing in its uncut version in overseas markets such as the UK. The UAE release comes after months of uncertainty surrounding the film's certi»»»
Suez Canal Economic Zone inks deals to boost logistics, clean energy
RIYADH: Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone has signed seven investment contracts across strategic industries, logistics, and clean energy as it seeks to attract high-quality investments and localize value-added industries. The agreements include a $35 million project by global logistics firm Agility »»»
UAE win 12 more medals at Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship
ALMATY: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team have continued their impressive performances at the third Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship, held at Almaty Arena, by claiming 12 medals in the under-18 division, including four gold, two silver and six bronze. The latest results this week reinforce the UAE’»»»
More health workers go on strike as confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 2,000, including 754 deaths
BUNIA: Confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo have reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record. Health workers at the Bunia General Hospital went on strike on Wednesday, the latest group to have wa»»»
Spain shuts down France and advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final. Spain will play on Sunday against the winner between reigning champion Argentina and England on Wednesday. »»»
How Gulf allies shaped Trump’s dramatic Hormuz fee U-turn
Dubai: President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to abandon his plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted the growing influence of Gulf allies over Washington’s approach to the Iran conflict. The reversal came just a day after Trump proposed charging commerci»»»
Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council arrives in Doha to offer condolences
Doha, Qatar: The Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen HE Rashad Mohammed Al Alimi arrived in Doha on Wednesday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were receive»»»
Vucic arrives in Kyiv for Southeast Europe-Ukraine summit
KYIV - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has arrived in Kyiv, where he will attend a Southeast Europe-Ukraine summit on Wednesday. The summit will also be attended by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and top officials of Albania, Moldova, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, North Macedon»»»
EU population to decline from 2029, east-west demographic divide widens
The European Union’s population is set to begin a long-term decline from 2029 as falling birth rates and an ageing society reshape labour markets, public finances and regional economies, according to a European Commission report published on July 14. The EU population is projected to peak at 453.3m»»»
2 dead in Noida building fire; EV charging spark suspected
Noida: Two people died after a fire broke out in a residential building in Noida's Mamura village on Wednesday, with preliminary findings suggesting the blaze may have started while an electric vehicle was being charged, NDTV reported. According to Rajeev Narain, Joint Commissioner of Police, Gauta»»»
Norway football star Haaland's Korean-made hair tie sells out: manufacturer - UPI.com
The hair tie worn by Norway's star striker Erling Haaland at this year's FIFA World Cup has sold out after a surge in orders, its Korean manufacturer said Wednesday. Haaland is seen here during a match against Iraq at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on June 16. File Photo by CJ Gunther/UPI | License»»»
New edition of Raiffeisen Comunități programme to support NGO and diaspora partnerships with grants of up to RON 350,000
Raiffeisen Bank Romania and the Association for Community Relations have announced the launch of the 16th edition of Raiffeisen Comunități, one of the longest-running programmes dedicated to the development of sustainable communities in Romania. In the new edition, the programme expands its partner»»»
Amir meets Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Wednesday at Lusail Palace with HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the fraternal United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and his accompanying delegation, who offered condolences on the passing »»»
Ghanaian parliament speaker arrives in Doha to offer condolences
Doha, Qatar: The Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana HE Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin arrived in Doha on Wednesday 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»»»
'We don't have time': Montenegro's bird haven fading
Ulcinj, Montenegro: Every year, tens of thousands of birds glide over the rusting remains of one of the Mediterranean's largest saltworks, to rest in the rare paradise it left behind. But experts warn the sprawling salt flats of Montenegro's Ulcinj salina, a vital stop-off for migrating flamingos, »»»
India's Sindhu targets medal at home world championships
Tokyo: Indian badminton star Pusarla Venkata Sindhu said Wednesday that "everybody is beatable" as she targets a medal at the world championships on home soil in New Delhi next month. Sindhu won the world title in 2019 and also captured Olympic silver in Rio in 2016 and bronze in Tokyo five years l»»»
Hezbollah MP Fadlallah Says Lebanon Authority Serving Foreign Agenda, Not Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP Fadlallah Says Lebanon Authority Serving Foreign Agenda, Not Lebanon 15-07-2026 12:02 PM Hezbollah MP Hasan Fadlallah in a mem»»»
UN warns of cracks in global immunisation system
Geneva: Global infant vaccination levels improved slightly last year, the UN said Wednesday, but warned that drastic funding cuts, conflicts and misinformation were deepening dangerous coverage gaps and allowing outbreaks to surge. In 2025, 90 percent of infants globally, or nearly 116 million, rec»»»