'We wanted to honour those who protect us': Dubai students' Arabic tribute to UAE soldiers
Dubai: Picture a choir. Now make the youngest voice in it six years old, and the oldest seventeen. Now make every single one of them sing in a language none of them grew up speaking. That's "Junūd al-Imārāt", Soldiers of the Emirates. A tribute song to the UAE's Armed Forces, sung entirely in Arabi»»»
MoHRE lists 6 cases with no injury compensation for workers
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has outlined a comprehensive framework governing the handling of occupational injuries and work-related diseases. This forms part of its occupational health and safety regulations aimed at reducing workplace accidents and strengthening t»»»
Trump commends Nigeria’s security efforts as fresh bandit attack leaves 20+ dead
ABUJA/GUSAU, Nigeria: President Donald Trump praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu for his actions against violence, according to a letter released by Nigeria’s presidency on Wednesday, in contrast to the US leader’s threats late last year over treatment of that country’s Christians.Trump said he »»»
Four pillars of trusted innovation to secure the UAE’s digital future
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a defining capability of modern economies. Around the world, nations are embracing AI as a catalyst for economic growth, innovation, and national transformation. The UAE is taking this one step further by embedding AI as a foundational capability across g»»»
Ukrainians welcome new army chief but seek return of fired defence minister
Ukraine's soldiers and civilians welcomed the appointment of Mykhailo Drapaty as the new army chief on Wednesday, but many said they still wanted former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov restored after his surprise removal sparked the largest war-related protests since Russia's 2022 invasion. Ukrai»»»
NRIs increase investments in global equities, private credit, AIFs and fixed income
Dubai: Global equities, private markets, fixed income and selected digital assets are drawing greater interest from Non-Resident Indians who have traditionally held much of their wealth in property and operating businesses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Younger gener»»»
US military says it’s carrying out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
DUBAI: The US military announced early Thursday that it was conducting a 12th night of strikes against Iran as both sides increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure.US Central Command said the attacks were designed to “further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial v»»»
Yemen's Houthis claim strikes on 2 Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi rebels said they carried out missile and drone strikes Wednesday on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea after declaring a maritime embargo on the kingdom amid the US war with Iran. The Houthis said in a statement posted on Telegram that they "carried out a qualitative military opera»»»
France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heat wave
France recorded at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heatwave last month, the public health agency said Wednesday, sharply increasing its estimates of the feared toll from record-shattering temperatures. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.»»»
Trump approves landmark US-Saudi nuclear deal
President Donald Trump has approved a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, clearing the way for US companies to help develop the kingdom's civilian nuclear energy program in a move that is expected to trigger debate over nuclear proliferation and security in the Middle»»»
US forces launch 12th night of strikes on Iranian military targets
US Central Command forces began a new round of strikes against Iranian military targets overnight on Thursday (July 23), the military said, as part of an ongoing campaign to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in regional waters. In a post on X, CentCom stated that strikes commen»»»
Rubio: Iran's shipping attacks 'kill' ceasefire deal, but 'door to diplomacy stays open'
Manila: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Iran’s continued attacks on commercial shipping have rendered a recent agreement with Tehran "invalid" -- even as he stressed that Washington remains "open" to future diplomacy if Iran complies with its commitments. Rubio’s remarks, made»»»
Record flooding swamps West Virginia as severe storms race across Ohio, Tennessee - UPI.com
Record-breaking flash flooding inundated communities across West Virginia Tuesday as powerful thunderstorms unleashed torrential rain from Tennessee to Ohio, leaving roads submerged, thousands without power and tornado damage across the region. Some of the most serious flooding unfolded in north-ce»»»
EU withdraws Slovenia's Fajon as Sahel special representative amid domestic dispute
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has withdrawn the nomination of Slovenia's former foreign minister Tanja Fajon as the European Union's special representative for the Sahel region in Africa, RTV SLO reported on July 20. Fajon confirmed the withdrawal to the STA agency, saying she regretted that d»»»
PM Péter Magyar: Fidesz support falls below 20% for the first time in 30 years
Prime Minister Péter Magyar said on Wednesday that Fidesz has fallen below 20% support for the first time in 30 years, sharing the findings of a new Závecz Research opinion poll on Facebook. According to the survey cited by the prime minister, the Tisza Party commands 74% support among decided vote»»»
Exclusive: In Syria's Kurdish-majority city Kobane, postwar integration efforts get under way
Northern Syria’s Kobane, or Ayn al-Arab, was a flashpoint city during the Kurdish fight against the Islamic State (IS) group nearly a decade ago. Today, it’s at the heart of the Syrian government’s bid to integrate the northern Kurdish majority region and their fighters. FRANCE 24’s Wassim Nasr had»»»
MoSY hosts ‘You Can Do It 2026’ event
QNA Doha The Ministry of Sports and Youth, in cooperation with the Saif Al Ghariyah Youth Centre, organised the ‘You Can Do It 2026’ event with the participation of 50 young people from youth centres and committees aged 14 to 18 years. Held at the Saif Al Ghariyah Youth Centre, the programme featur»»»
Two killed, several wounded as Israeli fire hits Gaza
Gaza: A Palestinian was shot and killed Wednesday when the Israeli occupation army's military vehicles opened fire in areas across the Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical sources said. The sources added that the killed Palestinian was inside a displaced persons' tent in the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan»»»
Gold prices hit two-week high
Singapore: Gold prices rose to a two-week high on Tuesday. Spot gold climbed 1.7 percent to $4,145.24 an ounce, after hitting its highest level since Jul. 7 earlier in the day. US gold futures for August delivery jumped 1.9 percent to settle at $4,151.90.»»»
US oil inventories at lowest level since 1984
New York: The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) said today that total US crude oil inventories, including commercial stockpiles and the government's Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by 131.6 million barrels to 723.1 million barrels last week, the lowest level since 1984, amid lower refiner»»»
Spain’s Gavi: No suspension for Argentina’s Leandro Paredes
Spain midfielder Gavi doesn’t feel Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes should be suspended for his postgame tirade following Spain’s 1-0 victory in Sunday’s World Cup final. Tensions were high after the match and Paredes had a hand in elevating them further. While players were mixing it up, Pare»»»
Culture Ministry Sends Team to Assist in Repairing Varna's Puppet Theatre after Storm
Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev is sending a team from the Ministry to assess the storm damage at Varna's Puppet Theatre and assist the staff, the Ministry’s press office said Wednesday. The decision comes after he talked with Theatre Director Vera Stoykova. The heavy rainfall and the storm that st»»»
Orphaned by war in Gaza, Palestinian siblings reunite with their sister in Israel
NAZARETH, Israel: The last time Mais Al-Gharam saw her seven siblings was in the Gaza Strip two months before the war. That was before she left the Palestinian territory to go live in Israel and before an Israeli airstrike on the family’s home killed her parents and younger brother. But on this day»»»
Twice fire-ravaged Glasgow School of Art restoration may cost too much - UPI.com
Firefighters battle a fire blazing at the Mackintosh Building, housing the Glasgow School of Art, in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, in 2018. The school announced Wednesday that the cost of rebuilding it to the architecht's specifications would cost too much. File Photo by Stringer/EPA July 22 (UPI) --»»»
ARP Industry Committee calls for hearing session on current state of energy and electricity
Tunis, July 22 (TAP) - The parliamentary Committee on Industry, Trade, Natural Resources, Energy and Environment has called for a hearing with the Minister of Public Works and Housing, who is currently overseeing the Ministry of Industry, Mines and...»»»
CDC updates cyclosporiasis tally to 4K+ confirmed cases - UPI.com
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters is shown in Atlanta, Ga. On Wednesday, The CDC increased its count of cyclosporiasis cases in the country. File Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE July 22 (UPI) -- On Wednesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention increased it»»»
Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
NEW YORK: The man who was convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie went on trial again Wednesday, this time in a federal case that casts the stabbing on a lecture stage as an act of terrorism. Prosecutors said Hadi Matar attacked the renowned author and free-speech advocate in 2022 to try to carr»»»
Germany has deported a Uyghur man to China, his mother says
BERLIN: Germany has deported a Uyghur man to China where there are concerns he could be detained as a member of an ethnic group that has been targeted by the Chinese government, his mother told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Arafat Adil, 21, a dual Chinese-Turkish national who has lived in Turk»»»
Joshua and Prenga get ready to rumble at Jeddah Superdome
JEDDAH: The stage is set for one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest boxing nights of the year as world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Albanian challenger Kristian Prenga made their official grand arrivals at Jeddah Yacht Club on Wednesday ahead of Saturday’s highly anticipated showdown at Jeddah Su»»»
Three British Airways pilots fall ill after Hyderabad stopover, probe launched
British Airways has launched an investigation after all three pilots operating flight BA276 from Hyderabad, India, to London Heathrow, England, reportedly suffered food poisoning following an overnight stopover. The first pilot was rendered ‘incapacitated’ at 30,000 ft and had to be put on oxygen a»»»
Indian expats in UAE: Change your PAN status to NRI before filing your next ITR
Dubai: UAE-based Indians should check whether their residential status is correctly recorded in India’s Permanent Account Number database, particularly before filing an Income Tax Return or carrying out a major financial transaction in India. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News »»»
Vice Chairman of FIFA's referees committee praises Qatari referees
Washington: Vice Chairman of FIFA's referees committee Hani Taleb Ballan said that Qatari officials continue to strengthen their presence at the world's biggest sporting events, reflecting Qatar's growing role not only in hosting major tournaments but also in contributing to the governance of inter»»»
Exclusive: In Kobane, Syria's Kurdish-majority city, postwar integration processes get under way
FRANCE 24’s Wassim Nasr traveled to Kobane, the northern Syrian city that became the symbol of Kurdish resistance during the civil war, to report on recent efforts to integrate Kurdish and Syrian government forces.»»»
UNESCO places Lebanon's Tyre on World Heritage in Danger List
Paris: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has placed the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre in southern Lebanon on its List of World Heritage in Danger. A UNESCO memorandum confirmed that the Tyre archaeological site has sustained direct damage, with its stat»»»
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, wife trials set for June 1 - UPI.com
1 of 5 | Anti Maduro regime demonstrators clash with protesters who gathered outside the Manhattan Court where ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro would appear for a hearing on Wednesday in New York City. The trial for Venezuela's ousted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores w»»»
Sharjah court jails fake rental scam trio, orders deportation
Sharjah: Sharjah Court of Appeal has sentenced three people to one year in prison followed by deportation after they fraudulently obtained money from a man by falsely claiming they had the right to rent out a residential unit they did not own. The court found the trio guilty of deceiving the victim»»»
Rubio meets China’s Wang at regional gathering where Iran war looms large
MANILA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi discussed on Wednesday a visit to the US in September by Chinese President Xi Jinping during an Asian gathering where ministers voiced concern about the Iran war and South China Sea tensions. Rubio said he and Wang discussed»»»
Adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader on political and international affairs Ali Akbar Velayati: The Islamic Republic of Iran has entered a new phase of deterrence, warning any perception of a low-cost strike on Iran is a mistake whose repercussions could extend far beyond the military field - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader on political and international affairs Ali Akbar Velayati: The Islamic Republic of Iran has entered a new »»»
Ancient Lebanese city of Tyre added to heritage danger list
PARIS: Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city in southern Lebanon hit in recent months by Israeli bombardment, was on Wednesday added to the UNESCO list of world heritage sites in danger. “The site has been directly hit and has sustained damage. Furthermore, its state of conservation is a cause for growi»»»
Parliament Set to Convene as Lawmakers Prepare for Key Debates and Protest Outside Legislature
Albania's Parliament is expected to convene on Thursday for its next plenary session, with lawmakers likely to remain in session beyond what had been expected to be the final sitting of the current parliamentary term. According to media reports citing parliamentary sources, members of the ruling So»»»
Iran, China chamber officials float joint transport corridor to boost trade amid US strikes on rail network
Officials from Iran's Tehran Chamber of Commerce and China's Khorgos International Chamber of Commerce discussed creating a joint transport corridor to expand bilateral trade at a meeting in Tehran, Tin News reported on 22 July. The talks come as the US continues to attempt to destroy Iran's rail a»»»
Amir receives phone call from Syrian President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from President of the Syrian Arab Republic HE President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. During the call, they reviewed the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to support and develop them. The pair»»»
Qatar welcomes Netherlands and Belgium's ban on importing Israeli settlement products
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar welcomed the ban by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Kingdom of Belgium on the import of products from Israeli settlements, considering it an important step that supports efforts aimed at deterring settlement policies of the occupation as a flagrant violation o»»»
Abu Dhabi court dismisses Dh33 million lawsuit against BILDCO
The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court has issued a ruling dismissing a lawsuit filed against Abu Dhabi National Company for Building Materials (BILDCO), a Real Estate Development and Construction Company, while ordering the original claimant to bear all court costs, fees, and legal expenses. The decision »»»
Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: In a region where we do not sell oil, no one will sell oil - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: In a region where we do not sell oil, no one will sell oil 22-07-2026 20:50 PM Latest News »»»
Watch: Bear gets trapped inside SUV, honks horn all night - UPI.com
July 22 (UPI) -- Residents of a Colorado neighborhood thought a rude neighbor was honking a car horn all night, but they awoke to discover the culprit was a bear trapped inside an SUV. Patrick Sullivan shared cellphone camera footage of the scene that greeted Gold Hill residents when they investiga»»»
Trump, Hegseth attend dignified transfer for soldiers killed in Iran war - UPI.com
1 of 5 | A U.S. Army team carries the transfer case containing the remains of Army Staff Sgt. Emmanuel Swinton during a dignified transfer Wednesday at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Del. Swinton, who was killed during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone in Iraq, will receive a Bronze Star,»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling targeted the Iskenderun area on the outskirts of Al-Bayyada - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling targeted the Iskenderun area on the outskirts of Al-Bayyada 22-07-2026 18:27 PM Latest N»»»
His brother jumped into the river to save him. The final moments were caught on camera
Dubai: A holiday in northern Turkey ended in tragedy after a Saudi tourist was swept away by a fast-flowing river while posing for a photograph in the popular Black Sea destination of Uzungöl, despite desperate rescue attempts by his younger brother and nearby visitors. Abdulaziz Al Harbi, 39, lost»»»
Etihad Rail is expanding again, Madinat Zayed and Liwa stations open on November 30.
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail will bring forward the opening of its Madinat Zayed and Liwa passenger stations to November 30, 2026, expanding the UAE’s national rail network into the Al Dhafra region in time for the start of its annual events and festival season. The revised opening date was directed by S»»»