Russia's fuel crisis eases further as refineries restart, but shortage remain
Russia's two-month fuel crisis is showing signs of easing, with Omsk becoming the first Russian region to lift all limits on petrol and diesel sales at filling stations, Governor Vitaly Khotsenko said on July 28. The caps, in place since June 22, had held drivers to about 40 litres of petrol and 80»»»
Seoul shares dip nearly 6 pct on extended chip rout amid AI skepticism - UPI.com
This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks fell by nearly six percent as investors dumped semiconductor stocks on AI concerns. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares plunged by nearly 6 percent Wednesday following a nearly 11 percent crash the previous se»»»
Iran launches new missile attacks as US and Saudi Arabia strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq
Iran launched a wave of missile attacks targeting U.S. forces across the Middle East on Wednesday, as American and Saudi forces struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. US President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked US»»»
EU delegation, Zerohundred bring diplomacy closer to communities
Ashraf Siddiqui The Delegation of the European Union to the State of Qatar, in partnership with Doha-based Italian creative agency Zerohundred, is adopting a new approach to public diplomacy by placing culture, creativity and shared experiences at the heart of community engagement. Moving beyond tr»»»
'White gold' beneath Zambales? Philippines expands natural hydrogen hunt in high-stakes clean energy drive
Manila: The Philippine government is accelerating its search for naturally occurring hydrogen, expanding exploration efforts in Zambales after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved a new service contract granting Colorado-based energy company Koloma Inc. additional rights to study the country's u»»»
New U.S. Ambassador Steel set to arrive in S. Korea on Thurs. - UPI.com
New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel (C) will arrive in Seoul on Thursday, sources said Wednesday. In this photo, she speaks to South Korean Trade Minister Kim Jung-kwan (L) and Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha at an event in Washington on July 23. Photo by Yonhap New U.S. Ambassa»»»
Katara to open submission for fourth Teen Art Awards 2026 from August 1
QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has launched the fourth edition of the Teen Art Awards 2026 in partnership with Art Connects Foundation and the British Council. Submissions will be accepted from August 1 to November 1 with winners to be honoured at a ceremony on December 3 at Kata»»»
Qatar Toy Festival 2026 extended until August 4
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Toy Festival 2026, organised by Qatar Calendar in collaboration with Spacetoon Group, has been extended until August 4, giving families more time to enjoy the festival. Taking place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), the festival continues to offer »»»
QC helps 380 families in Bangladesh build livelihoods
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented an economic empowerment project in Bangladesh to support vulnerable families by providing income-generating assets and helping them build stable and self-reliant lives. The project benefited 380 families, or around 1,900 people. Beneficia»»»
Entrepreneurship and community events to wrap up summer season at QNL
Tribune News Network Doha As the summer season winds down, Qatar National Library has invited entrepreneurs, librarians, artists, families and lifelong learners to a full month of programmes spanning business mentorship, professional development, creative community meet-ups and family activities. T»»»
Israel police arrest suspect seen attacking Palestinians while in military uniform
JERUSALEM: Israeli police on Wednesday said they arrested an Israeli settler suspected of violently assaulting Palestinians in the occupied West Bank while wearing military uniform in June.The attack took place on June 6 in the Palestinian town of Hawara in the northern West Bank, amid surging sett»»»
US military may require some troops in Mideast to surrender cell phones, sources say
AMMAN: The top US commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran target American bases, and sources told Reuters some deployed personnel could soon be ordered to surrender their phones. Any crackdown on mobile communications would add a new dimens»»»
Gaza’s lighter shortage turns making tea into test of endurance
LONDON: Palestinians in the embattled Gaza Strip once flicked a lighter or pushed a button to make tea. Now, brewing a single cup can take mother of four Maysa Yousef nearly an hour as wartime shortages turn a simple flame into a luxury. As Israel’s war in Gaza grinds on, shortages of gas, a near-t»»»
US military declares continued enforcement of blockade against Iran
Washington: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces continue to strictly enforce the US blockade imposed on Iran. In a statement posted Wednesday evening on its official X account, CENTCOM said that as of Jul. 29, CENTCOM has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boar»»»
Egypt condemns attacks on Arab states as US-Saudi strikes target Iran-backed groups in Iraq
Egypt on Wednesday strongly condemned attacks on oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia and missile strikes targeting Jordan, describing them as unacceptable assaults on state sovereignty and civilian infrastructure that threaten regional stability and global energy security. In a statement, Egypt’»»»
Sexual harassment of female Palestinian detainee revealed
LONDON/RAMALLAH: A female Palestinian prisoner, in a testimony documented by the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs following a visit by her lawyer to Israel’s Damon Prison, revealed that she was subjected to serious abuses since her arrest and through her detention. The detainee said»»»
Cyclosporiasis cases rise to more than 18,000, spread to 45 states - UPI.com
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters are shown in Atlanta. A report by the CDC said Wednesday that the number of suspected cyclosporiasis cases has risen to more than 18,000. File photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE/ July 29 (UPI) -- The number of suspected cyclosporiasis ca»»»
Spain allows return of fire evacuees to two more towns near Madrid
MADRID: Residents of the last two towns near Madrid to be fully evacuated because of a massive wildfire were allowed to return home late Wednesday, the interior ministry said in a statement. The evacuation order imposed on Valdemaqueda and Robledo de Chavela had been lifted “immediately,” it said. »»»
Eala beats defending champ Fernandez in Washington
Washington, United States: Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala dumped out defending champion Leylah Fernandez to reach the quarter-finals of the Washington Open on Wednesday. Eala, 21, defeated the seventh seed from Canada 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) for a place in the WTA Tour tournament's last eight, battling»»»
Few families return to southern Lebanese village as part of Israel ‘pilot zones’ deal
ZAWTAR AL-GHARBIEH, Lebanon: Mahasen Faqih and her husband returned this week to their village in southern Lebanon, digging through the debris of their home in search of their belongings, as part of the US-brokered “pilot zones” agreement in which Israel agreed to withdraw in exchange for the disar»»»
EU needs 'Team Enlargement' coalition to drive next expansion push, think-tank says
The European Union needs a coalition of key member states to overcome political divisions and prepare the bloc for its next enlargement wave, including the possible accession of Ukraine, Moldova and Western Balkan countries, a report by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) said. The rep»»»
First test of US-backed ‘pilot zones’ in south Lebanon lays bare difficulties
ZAWTAR AL-GHARBIYEH, Lebanon: A US-brokered plan for Israel to withdraw gradually from occupied areas of southern Lebanon in exchange for the disarmament of the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia is off to a painfully slow start. To the US, the “pilot zone program” is the centerpiece of a June 26 fr»»»
Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes and Qatar International Stakes deliver Day of Champions at Qatar Goodwood Festival
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar continued with world-class racing action as the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes (Group 1) and Qatar International Stakes brought together elite milers and Arabian horses. The Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes saw a stellar line-up of elite milers »»»
Senate passes Graham's “hellish sanctions” package during Zelenskiy's trip to Washington in coup for Bankova
The US Senate passed the “sanctions from hell” package advanced by the late Senator Lindsey Graham on July 29 with an overwhelming majority of 86 to 12 in favour, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in attendance. Zelenskiy was in Washington to visit US President Donald Trump to consolidat»»»
President Finds Insufficient Grounds to Justify Veto of State Budget Act
There are insufficient grounds to delay the entry into force of the 2026 State Budget Act, which should therefore be promulgated in the State Gazette, the President’s administration says in an opinion released by its press secretariat on Wednesday. The National Assembly adopted the Act on July 24, »»»
Hungarian fake Jesus arrested in Italy after fleeing prison sentence for fraud
A 73-year-old Hungarian man known in the media as the “Zala county fake Jesus” has been arrested in Italy after fleeing Hungary to avoid serving a prison sentence for defrauding his followers of HUF millions. The man was detained by Italian police in Macerata on 7 July, a spokesperson for the Zala »»»
CDC: High blood pressure rates rise in pregnant women - UPI.com
July 29 (UPI) -- Rates of high blood pressure in pregnant women throughout the United States rose substantially over an eight-year-span, a new report released Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The report said that one in 10 pregnant women in the United States ha»»»
Crisis-hit Cuba opens pharmacies, gas stations to private firms
HAVANA — Cuba moved to open crisis-ravaged parts of the state-run economy to private firms Wednesday, as the communist government struggles to ease acute shortages resulting from a US energy blockade.A lengthy decree lifted restrictions on a swath of sectors including petrol distribution, electrici»»»
Iraq to Develop Plan of Defense Amid US-Saudi Strikes - National Security Council
BAGHDAD (Sputnik) - Iraq's National Security Council on Wednesday decided to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure the country's security after the US-Saudi strikes carried out earlier in the day. "The Ministerial Council for National Security decided to adopt a comprehensive security plan to stre»»»
Amir sends condolences to Emperor of Japan
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to HM Emperor Naruhito of Japan over the victims of the earthquake that struck Kumamoto City in southern Japan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»
QCB maintains current interest rates
Dohd, Qatar: The Qatar Central Bank announced that it has conducted an assessment of the current monetary policy of the State of Qatar and has decided to maintain the current interest rates for the QCB Deposit Rate, QCB Lending Rate, and QCB Repo Rate. The current interest rates are as follows: The»»»
UAE keeps key interest rate unchanged in July, mirroring US Fed move
Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced late Wednesday it has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 3.65%. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.This CBUAE decision was taken following the U»»»
Baladna reports H1 2026 results with surges in all financial and operational indicators
Doha, Qatar, 29th July 2026: Baladna Q.P.S.C., Qatar’s leading dairy and juice company, today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026. The Company delivered continued growth in revenue and profitability, supported by the strong performance of its core business, r»»»
AI Challenges Central Banks
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BLIK chief steps down
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UAE keeps key interest rate unchanged in July, mirroring US Fed move
Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced late Wednesday it has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 3.65%. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.This CBUAE decision was taken following the U»»»
US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged for fifth straight meeting
Dubai: The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, though the decision revealed divisions among policymakers as inflation remained elevated in the world's largest economy. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Most investors expec»»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Two participants celebrate Dh100,000 each – see if luck is on your side
Dubai: A number of participants took home cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw conducted on Wednesday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260729, the winning numbers in the Days section were 4, 10, 13, 31, 18, 11, while the winning number in the Months section was 7. Three participants have also»»»
Things to do this weekend in Qatar (July 30 – August 1, 2026)
Doha, Qatar: The weekend in Qatar offers a variety of fantastic ways to stay entertained while keeping cool. Here are the top events you shouldn't miss happening around Doha this weekend. Qatar Toy Festival Until August 4, 2026 From 2 PM to 10 PM (weekdays) | 2 PM to 11 PM (Thursday to Saturday) Do»»»
Qatar condemns Iranian attacks against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Iranian attacks against the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, considering them a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. The Mini»»»
Saudi foreign minister urges accountability over settler violence in West Bank
ROME: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called for action on Wednesday to hold Israeli settlers accountable for violence against Palestinians, warning that continued attacks and illegal settlement expansions were threatening the prospects of a two-state solution. Speaking at a high-le»»»
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa bid for Portugal's TAP airline
Paris: Both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa said Wednesday they had submitted bids to acquire a controlling stake in TAP Air Portugal that is being re-privatised. The Portuguese government announced last September that it was seeking a major international airline to buy most of the 49.9 percent stake »»»
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers revealed – see if luck is on your side
Dubai: A number of participants took home cash prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw conducted on Wednesday. In Lucky Day Draw No. 260729, the winning numbers in the Days section were 4, 10, 13, 31, 18, 11, while the winning number in the Months section was 7. Three participants have also»»»
'Rethink the forest' amid unprecedented wildfires: Return to 'ancestral ways of managing the land'?
Stuart Norval welcomes Jean-Luc Gleyze, President of the Departmental Council of the Gironde, and Stéphane Delpeyrat-Vincent, former firefighter and founder of WARUCENE, a research firm specialising in wildfire prevention. The Gironde wildfires expose the growing challenges of land management in a »»»
Report: Orbán government sent EUR 705,000 overseas in 10 months, funding New York office, cemetery restoration
The Orbán government’s Bethlen Gábor Fund (BGA) distributed HUF 255.9 million (approximately EUR 705,000) in discretionary grants to Hungarian diaspora organisations outside Europe between July 2025 and the end of April 2026, according to documents obtained through a freedom of information request.»»»
Egypt denies drone attack after fire at Damietta Port
Dubai: A fire broke out aboard two vessels at Egypt's Damietta Port on Wednesday, but the country's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources denied reports that the incident was caused by a drone attack, saying no injuries or fatalities had been recorded. The ministry said the fire was brought u»»»
Fire incidents fall amid stronger safety compliance: Civil Defense officials to QNA
Doha: Qatar's General Directorate of Civil Defense has intensified fire prevention efforts during the summer season, focusing on public awareness campaigns and compliance with safety requirements to reduce risks to lives and property. Despite increased awareness, officials said some unsafe practice»»»
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs holds phone conversation with German Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany HE Johann Wadephul held a phone call, where they discussed cooperation relations between Qatar and Germany and explor»»»