STOURBRIDGE, UK: As England gears up for the World Cup semifinal 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, people belt»»»

Dubai: As the US-Iran conflict entered its fifth month with no clear end in sight, one theme has become increasingly apparent: Many of the priorities repeatedly emphasised by Gulf states have proved more durable than several early assumptions made in Washington. While US President Donald Trump and »»»

JEßNITZ, Germany: Mobbed by fans for selfies and autographs, the man who hopes to become the far-right Alternative for Germany’s first state premier cuts more of a rock star figure on the campaign trail. Ulrich Siegmund, 35, regularly climbs onto a vintage East German motor scooter for rallies with»»»

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»»»

““The speed and simplicity of the payment experience are increasingly important to customers, and every extra step in completing a payment makes the process more cumbersome. For the more than 6.77 million customers who can already use RoPay for online shopping, payments are simpler, fee-free, and i»»»

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»»»

“Twenty years ago, we set out to make quality healthcare more accessible. Since then, the role of the pharmacy has evolved far beyond dispensing medicines. By staying close to our customers and continuously adapting to their changing needs, we’ve expanded the way we care for patients and customers.»»»

DUBAI: The Liverpool Arab Arts Festival has unveiled the program for 2026, with this year’s event exploring music, literature, film and food. The program opens on July 17 with the return of the Al-Awhadel Band, who will perform at Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall Concert Room. Led by Yemeni oud player»»»

Arab Finance: Mylerz Egypt, an integrated e-commerce last-mile delivery and fulfillment company, has raised more than EGP 100 million in new debt and equity funding from its existing shareholders to support its expansion in the Egyptian market, as per a press release. The proceeds will strengthen t»»»

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure, a potential violation of international law, unless it returns to the negotiating table. Photo by Graeme Sloan/UPI | License Photo July 15 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran traded attacks Tuesday night and i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s embassies and diplomatic missions around the world have become focal points for expressions of sympathy following the passing of the Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Foreign governments, diplomats, senior officials, members of royal families, business leaders»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministers across the Qatari government have paid heartfelt tributes to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a visionary leader, compassionate statesman and transformative figure whose legacy will continue to shape Qatar and inspire the Arab and»»»

Doha, Qatar: The President of the Republic of Angola, H E João Lourenço, highlighted the legacy of modernization and development left by the former Amir of Qatar, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. In a message of condolence addressed to the Amir of Qat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Qatar H E Dr. Adish Mammadov paid tribute to late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as one of the greatest figures in Qatar’s history whose leadership laid the foundations for the country’s remarkable development and regional »»»

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) says that it will support the absorption of European funds from the opposition but will not accept the "legislative improvisations" or the political games of the dismissed government."The PSD is in opposition and will act as an opposition party. It will no longer a»»»

The Association for the Defence of Human Rights in Romania - Helsinki Committee (APADOR-CH) announced on Tuesday that it won a first-instance ruling in its lawsuit against the Government, represented by the Government's General Secretariat (SGG), for refusing to disclose public-interest information»»»

Doha, Qatar: Human rights formed a fundamental pillar of the vision of the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and were deeply embedded in Qatar’s modern state-building process, H E Dr. Mohammed bin Saif Al Kuwari, Vice Chairman of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), ha»»»

Members of Qatar’s Pakistani community have paid glowing tribute to the late His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, remembering him as the architect of modern Qatar whose visionary leadership transformed the nation into a global model of prosperity, development and diplomac»»»

Arlington: Spain stunned tournament favourites France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final on Tuesday, producing a tactical masterpiece to shatter Les Bleus' dreams of winning the title for the third time. A first-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a 58th-minute Pedro Porro goal sealed an utterly cl»»»

United Airlines announced a new feature for its flight passengers on Tuesday with the addition of Economy Plus seats that offer extra elbow room. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- United Airlines announced a new feature for its passengers on Tuesday with the addition o»»»

Gus, a mounted Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton is on display as part of the press previews for Geek Week Auctions at Sotheby's in New York, on July 1. Gus sold for more than $50 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- A massive Tyrannosaurus rex sold for $50.1 million at So»»»

Journalist E. Jean Carroll departs Manhattan Federal Court on January 26, 2024, in New York City. She said Tuesday that she received the $5 million judgment a jury awarded her in her case against President Donald Trump. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- E. Jean Carro»»»

NEW YORK: Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation’s worst year for reported cases. More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number of infections surpass»»»

Polish corrugated packaging producer Bart plans to build its second factory in northeastern Poland in a phased investment worth up to EUR 100 mln. The facility will eventually process about 150,000 tons of paper annually, matching the capacity of its existing plant in Sulnowo. Bart recently complet»»»

Abu Dhabi Police have urged residents to use electric bicycles and e-scooters responsibly, warning that riding in undesignated areas or failing to follow safety requirements can lead to accidents and serious injuries. The appeal was issued by the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police, in cooperation »»»

A woman shows her T-shirt featuring a photo of El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, in San Salvador, El Salvador, in June. He has been on office more than two years into his second consecutive term, July 14 (UPI) -- El Salvadoran leader Nayib Bukele was nominated by his party to seek a third six-»»»

The global artificial intelligence (AI) wave has not only supercharged sectors like computing, chips, and hardware devices - it has also quietly ignited a brand-new track: air cargo. July is traditionally the slow season for air freight. But this year, the pattern has reversed. Driven by the accele»»»

Dubai: Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15, the UAE will celebrate a momentous occasion, the birthday of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. As he completes 77 years of a life that has been nothing short of extraordinary, the»»»

DPD Romania, part of Geopost, Europe’s leading parcel delivery network, has launched DPD OOH, an integrated delivery and pickup ecosystem. Bringing together DPD Lockers, DPD Parcel Shops, DPD Offices, and the DPD mobile app, the new ecosystem gives consumers unprecedented flexibility and control ov»»»

Dubai: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has advised European airlines not to fly through the airspace of the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, citing a "high risk" to civil aviation following renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. Sign up for our daily business newslette»»»

Abu Dhabi: A car garage worker from Bangladesh is among four expats who have shared Dh100,000 in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket's first weekly e-draw of July, each taking home Dh25,000. The winners, from Bangladesh and Armenia, have described the moment as a mix of shock, joy and t hope, in stories that capt»»»

Commenting on the renewed confrontation between Tehran and Washington, Speaker Nabih Berri has said that "the atmosphere in the region is negative and gloomy as a result of the current escalation," expressing hope that it "will be contained before it worsens, especially since there is ultimately no»»»

The online payments market in Romania has reached maturity. Online transaction and sales volumes have increased, and with them the responsibility behind each collection has also grown. In this context, payment institution status becomes a concrete differentiator between providers of technical servi»»»

NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Faisal F. Alibrahim presented the Kingdom’s third Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Monday, framing Vision 2030 as the vehicle that has translated the global 2030 Agenda into »»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari has paid a deeply personal and emotional tribute to the late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as an exceptional leader whose vision transformed Qatar and who»»»

You barely utter the word breakfast buffets and there’s half a dozen excited voices, describing meat platters, different types of breads, salmon specialities and so on. In short, a never-ending, bottomless list of food items that sound straight out of an Enid Blyton fever dream. The joy of a buffet»»»

The US dollar's share of global foreign exchange reserves has fallen to its lowest level this century, underlining a slow-moving long-term de-dollarisation by central banks to diversify away from the world's dominant reserve currency. The process is going to take some time as the greenback remains »»»

Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina senior senator and foreign policy hawk who was one of Ukraine’s most vocal supporters in the US administration and a leading advocate of regime change in Iran, suddenly died on the evening of July 11 at the age of 71 from a “brief and sudden illness”, his office a»»»

AFP Dallas (United States) Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown. The reigning European champions and Didier Deschamps’ French team face off at the AT&T Stadium in Arli»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Labour has announced that its electronic services will remain available through the official website throughout the four-day official mourning period, which began on Monday, July 13, 2026. The ministry said the move is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted access»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) has affirmed that its electronic services for individuals and companies will remain available through the ministry’s official digital channels during the official mourning period. The ministry said customers can contin»»»

The US dollar's share of global foreign exchange reserves has fallen to its lowest level this century, underlining a slow-moving long-term de-dollarisation by central banks to diversify away from the world's dominant reserve currency. The process is going to take some time as the greenback remains »»»

Long before Freud, dreams and how to make sense of them fascinated ancient thinkers. In “The Ancient Interpretation of Dreams,” Kotwick traces a continuous intellectual practice of dream interpretation across a range of ancient Greek texts, including those from Homer, Aeschylus, Herodotus, Antiphon»»»

Hungary’s Parliament on Monday evening approved the 17th amendment to the country’s Fundamental Law, introducing one of the most far-reaching constitutional overhauls since the new Tisza-led government took office. Hungarian Parliament voted to remove president Sulyok from office The package, adopt»»»

Polish construction company Erbud has signed a contract worth just over PLN 63.3 mln net with Projekt Browarna to build a multifamily residential property in Wrocław. The project, known as Building E Altair, forms part of the second phase of the Browarna development and will include commercial spac»»»

Erbud has signed a PLN 63.3 mln net contract with Projekt Browarna to construct a multifamily residential building in Wrocław. The E Altair building, part of the Browarna Phase II development, will include commercial space and an underground garage. Completion is scheduled for May 6, 2028. The cont»»»

Bonapp and Carrefour are taking the fight against food waste beyond Bucharest. After saving more than 5 tonnes of food from being wasted and selling over 2,500 Surprise Bags during the first months of the project, the partnership is now expanding to four new cities: Iași, Cluj-Napoca, Brașov and Or»»»

Ukraine's Western allies meet in Paris Monday to reaffirm their support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be joined by at least 25 ​other leaders for a ‌meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" set to focus on air and missile defence cooperat»»»

Historical execution timelines from Japan and Germany indicate Ukraine would face a manufacturing lag of three to four years even if it secures an official license to produce Patriot missiles - an authorization still distant despite Trump's preliminary proposal, per a Sputnik analysis of public rec»»»

Dubai-based digital agency GTECH information Technology has released findings from a review of more than 80 business websites across the UAE, indicating that many organisations may need to update their search engine optimisation (SEO) strategies to align with evolving AI-driven search experiences. »»»