RIYADH: Iraq will not allow its territory or airspace to be used as a launchpad for any actions or attacks against Saudi Arabia, regional or GCC countries, the country’s foreign minister said during a meeting with his Saudi counterpart on Sunday. The meeting between Fuad Hussein and Prince Faisal b»»»

Dubai: Gold prices could face a decisive test from July 13 to 17 as a packed economic calendar gives investors fresh clues about US inflation, interest rates, consumer spending and the strength of China’s economy. For UAE residents, the main question is whether these releases will push local gold r»»»

Berlin, July.12 (SANA) Syria’s chargé d’affaires in Berlin, Mohammad Baraa Shukri, met with members of the Syrian community in Darmstadt on Sunday to discuss community engagement and ways to encourage Syrians living in Germany to contribute their expertise to reconstruction efforts in Syria. The me»»»

Poland has commemorated the anniversary of the Volhynia massacre, a large-scale ethnic cleansing operation perpetrated by Ukrainian Nazi collaborators during World War II and a hot-button topic that sparked a recent diplomatic clash between Warsaw and Kiev. Multiple events were held across Poland o»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the death of his father Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice »»»

TEHRAN, July 12 (Sputnik) - An Iranian serviceman has been killed in a new wave of US strikes on southern Iran, Mohammad Heydari, head of the Martyrs and Veterans Foundation in the Bushehr province, said on Sunday. "As a result of last night's US attack on the port of Jask in Hormozgan province, a »»»

DOHA: The Arab and Islamic worlds received the news of the passing of the State of Qatar's great statesman, HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, with profound sadness. Widely recognized for his dedication to Arab and Islamic causes, HH the late Father Amir devoted his time, effort,»»»

Dubai: The Arab Parliament has strongly condemned the missile and drone attacks carried out by Iran against Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain and Jordan, warning that the escalation poses a threat to regional security. In a statement issued on Sunday, Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed »»»

In a significant development within the mining industry, China’s Zijin Mining Group has announced its agreement to acquire the Akyem Gold Mine Project in Ghana from the U.S.-based Newmont Corporation for a sum of $1 billion. This transaction marks a pivotal moment as Newmont continues its strategic»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Bangladesh over the victims of floods caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed the UAE’s sincere condolences and symp»»»

Salaries at state-owned companies should be adjusted downward, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov said in an interview with Bulgarian National Television on Saturday. According to him, remuneration at some state enterprises is unrealistically high. He argued that current pay levels are based on flaw»»»

The newly elected leader of Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB), Radan Kanev, Sunday said on Nova TV that he has not been mandated by the party for a joint presidential candidate with GERB but with the right-wing opposition. He was commenting on GERB leader Boyko Borissov’s statement that centre-ri»»»

A high-speed police chase ended in a serious crash late on Friday night in Székesfehérvár after a 17-year-old driver attempted to evade officers. They had tried to stop a Honda travelling at excessive speed by using flashing lights and sirens, but the teenager ignored the signal and sped away. Acco»»»

KYIV: Russia fired a wave of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing four people, while Ukrainian strikes on Russia and Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine killed five, officials said Sunday. The strikes came a day before Ukraine's allies were set to meet in Paris for talks on pressuring Ru»»»

Arab Finance: PARAGON | ADEER has sold out The Nexus Phase, the first phase of its flagship Sumou Boulevard development, within just 48 hours of its official launch, generating total sales of EGP 7 billion, according to a press release. The Nexus Phase features a mix of residential, commercial and »»»

Muscat: Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Iranian Ambassador to Muscat Mousa Farhang on Sunday and handed him a note of protest over drone attacks that targeted sites in the governorates of Musandam and Al Wusta. According to Oman News Agency (ONA), Sheikh Khalid bin Hashel Al Musalhi, Un»»»

PARIS: France’s main energy provider on Sunday said three nuclear reactors had been temporarily shut down and eight others were operating at reduced power due to the heatwave sweeping France. “Due to the weather conditions and to comply with regulations on (cooling water) discharges, and thus to pr»»»

In an assertive maneuver that underscores the shifting dynamics of the global oil market, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant, Aramco, has announced a significant increase in oil prices for March deliveries. This decision comes at a time when the world’s energy landscape is undergoing rapid change»»»

Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a leading Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday aged 71 after a "brief and sudden illness" his office said in a statement. Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died aged 71 following a "brief »»»

The political landscape in France changed this week after the appeal court judges upheld the guilty verdict against Marine Le Pen for misappropriating European Parliament funds, but reduced the five-year ban on her standing for public office to fifteen months. Time already served, said the Paris co»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he had proposed replacing Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as part of a broader government reshuffle aimed at implementing an "updated political strategy". Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he had ​proposed replacing Prime Min»»»

Russian attacks on Ukraine killed eight people, including a child, and wounded dozens more, according to local officials on Saturday. Moscow launched more than 120 drones and 12 missiles during the night, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, putting his country's air defence sy»»»

Most Nato summits end with a communiqué. This one ended with customs problems. As leaders prepared to leave Ankara this week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan presented each visiting head of state with an engraved Turkish-made revolver complete with ammunition and cleaning kit — prompting a f»»»

Bulgaria remains among the weakest performers in the European Union when it comes to the number of fast-growing innovative businesses, according to data from the European Scaleup Institute and the European Commission. The figures place the country near the bottom of the EU ranking for the number of»»»

A cold front is expected to move across Hungary on Sunday, bringing a temporary change in the weather, particularly in the country’s northeastern regions. Warning issued in several Hungarian counties While much of Hungary will continue to enjoy warm summer conditions, thunderstorms, gusty winds and»»»

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died on Saturday night at age 71 after a sudden, short illness, his office announced. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 12 (UPI) -- Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died suddenly on Saturday night, two days after his 71st birthday, his office announced. G»»»

NEW DELHI: Every Sunday morning, a one-of-a-kind colorful maze takes shape near Delhi Gate, where thousands of paperbacks and hardcovers rise in towers and spill on tarpaulin beds, setting the stage for generations of readers on hours-long treasure hunts. From popular romances to classics in Englis»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is observing a four-day mourning period following the passing of the late HH the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, commencing Sunday, July 12, 2026. As the country mourns the visionary leader, The Peninsula has collated some AFP file photos with world leaders, inclu»»»

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a ferry accident that occurred today (12 July) on the Euphrates River in Deir ez-Zor, Syria. We wish Allah's mercy upon those who lost their lives, and extend our condolences to their families and to the people of Syria. Türkiye, which has provided sup»»»

MADINAH: The first group in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit has toured the King Fahd Glorious Qur’an Printing Complex in Madinah. The 250 pilgrims from 16 Asian regions looked at the facility and learned about its high-precision printing, translation, and g»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Four people were killed in the Ukrainian armed forces' attack on facilities in Energodar, Russia's Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev said on Sunday. "Just two days after the meeting with the IAEA, we have had the bloodiest day in Energodar. And this is not a figure of spe»»»

Karachi: Pakistani psychiatrist Dr Ayesha I. Mian has been elected president of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) for the 2026-2030 term, becoming the first Pakistani and the first South Asian to head the global organisation since it »»»

SIDI BOUZID, July 12, 2026 (TAP) – Sana Amri, a young entrepreneur from Sidi Bouzid, has won the Collective Entrepreneurship Award at the 7th edition of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Regional Trade Fair and Business...»»»

Tunis, July 12 (TAP) - Several Tunisian public agricultural institutions, in cooperation with the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Tunisia Office, announced that the Steering Committee of the Water Use Safety Project has...»»»

LONDON: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan arrived in the Egyptian city of El Alamein on Sunday to discuss latest regional developments with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The two leaders discussed ongoing efforts to address developments in the Middle East and affirmed the importance»»»

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to avenge his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes on his compound in Tehran on February 28. Khamenei made the statement after his father was laid to rest at the Imam Reza Shrine in his hometown of Mashh»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Persian Gulf Strait Authority: Transit requests will be processed in chronological order once security and stability have been restored, wi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Persian Gulf Strait Authority: Transit through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible due to the recent illegal US military movemen»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced on Sunday the operating hours of several essential services that will continue during the national mourning period following the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In a statement, the ministry said a number of»»»

Doha: Qatar Museums and Qatar National Library have announced temporary closures during the national mourning period following the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Qatar Museums said that all museums, galleries and creative hubs across the country will remain closed »»»

DAMASCUS: Syria’s transitional parliament began its first session on Sunday, state television reported, tasked with drafting the country’s new constitution and laying the groundwork for democracy after decades of authoritarian rule. Syria’s new authorities dissolved the country’s rubber-stamp legis»»»

MUSCAT: Oman said Sunday it had rescued 23 crew members from a commercial ship while one was missing after the vessel was struck off the Gulf sultanate's eastern coast. "Twenty-three crew members were rescued and provided with necessary medical care. Search operations are continuing for one crew me»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has sent teams of gifted students to represent the Kingdom at two of the world’s most prestigious science competitions this month as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in international academic Olympiads. The Saudi biology team is competing in the International »»»

CAIRO: Israeli attacks killed at least five people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, ​Palestinian health officials said. Medics said Israeli gunfire directed at a tent encampment on the eastern side of the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed 9-year-old Tala Abu Mat»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Sunday, gaining 10.55 points, or 0.10 percent, to close at 10,818.98. The total trading turnover of the benchmark index reached SR2.20 billion ($587 million), with 135 stocks advancing and 117 declining. The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu fell »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communication Office (GCO) issued a set of guidelines outlining the protocol for flying the State of Qatar’s flag at half-mast during periods of mourning. This comes in accordance with the provisions of Law No 14 of 2012, ensuring adherence to approved procedures and pre»»»

LONDON: Overnight US strikes killed an Iranian navy lieutenant in the southern port of Jask, Iranian news agencies Mehr and Tasnim reported, citing a local official. The officer was identified as Hamidreza Dehghani. Iran said Sunday it would close the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles and dron»»»

BENGALURU: Norwegian ‌Air has honored its social media wager with British ​Airways and changed its Instagram profile picture to BA’s logo for a day after England’s 2-1 victory over Norway in their ‌World Cup ‌quarter-final on ​Saturday. Norwegian ‌Air's Instagram account on July 12, 2026. (Screengr»»»

Military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Major General Mohsen Rezaei described the funeral of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei as one of the most significant events in contemporary history, saying it drew widespread attention and mourning both inside Iran and abro»»»

Dubai: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi has strongly condemned what he described as Iran’s continued actions that threaten regional security and stability. He accused Iran of repeatedly targeting Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Jordan, and o»»»