AMMAN — Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the wholesale and retail trade sector reached JD818 million during the first quarter of 2026, according to a report on the executive programme of the Economic Modernisation Vision (2026–2029).The report on the first-half achievements of 2026 highlighted prog»»»

As the nature of Russia’s war in Ukraine evolves, Baltic startups are seeking new ways to respond to the hybrid threat from Russia, hoping rapid innovation can have a deterrent effect on Moscow.  One of the lessons of the war in Ukraine is that military technology evolves very rapidly, wi»»»

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 10 people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said Tuesday, accusing Moscow of using North Korean missiles. The allegation comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was receiving more ballistic projectiles and troops from its»»»

KYIV: Ukraine’s ‌wheat and barley exports were at very low levels over August 1-10 after Russian attacks effectively shut Black Sea ports, traders at a major farmers’ union said on Tuesday. Ukraine and Russia have launched broader campaigns against logistics targets, with e-commerce warehouses on b»»»

Andrzej Lis, a fund manager at Rockbridge TFI, describes his investment philosophy as holistic, combining macroeconomic analysis, fundamental research and valuation rather than relying on a single strategy. He begins by assessing inflation, interest rates, market liquidity and the economic cycle be»»»

Polish consumers increased their average monthly spending on major shopping platforms to PLN 825 in July, up 6% from the average of the previous three months, according to whenUbuy. Despite new EU customs charges, spending on Chinese platforms remained above PLN 300 per user. Shoppers instead bough»»»

Dubai: The UAE's aviation sector handled more than 1.13 billion passengers and recorded over 6.16 million aircraft movements between 2016 and 2025, according to figures released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre. The data showed passenger traffic climbed 26.1 per cent over the de»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov criticized the lack of clear information in relation to a drone that crashed on Bulgarian territory during a meeting with the party's Sofia chapter on Tuesday. "Allegedly a simple drone had been sent to blow up critical infrastructure, but then it turned into a toy," Bori»»»

GERB leader Boyko Borissov criticized the lack of clear information in relation to a drone that crashed on Bulgarian territory during a meeting with the party's Sofia chapter on Tuesday. "Allegedly a simple drone had been sent to blow up critical infrastructure, but then it turned into a toy," Bori»»»

A serious issue was underplayed, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said in relation to the drone that crashed on Bulgarian territory during a meeting with the party's Sofia chapter. "Allegedly a simple drone had been sent to blow up critical infrastructure, and then it turned into a toy," Borissov went on»»»

RIYADH: More than 200 games, interactive stations and daily tournaments are bringing families, friends and gaming enthusiasts together at Chapter 26, an indoor gaming festival in Riyadh running through Aug. 21. Held at Malfa Hall in Prince Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City, known as Misk City, the»»»

Dubai: UAE tax authorities seized 8.45 million non-compliant excise products, including tobacco, energy drinks and sweetened beverages, during the first half of 2026, following more than 103,000 inspections across local markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Fede»»»

Dubai: Dubai Police has urged motorists to deal with traffic fines promptly, highlighting instalment options and digital payment channels available to help manage outstanding penalties. The General Department of Traffic organised an awareness workshop for more than 70 employees of the Dubai Departm»»»

President Joseph Aoun announced Tuesday that the negotiations with Israel are “making progress,” adding that “in any case” the talks “are better than the devastating results of war.” “The scale of Israeli attacks on our country has decreased since the signing of the framework agreement, which has p»»»

Rescuers work at the site of a Russian missile strike on a residential neighborhood of Zaporizhzhia early Tuesday after six people were killed and 19 injured in aerial attacks on the city overnight. Photo by Daryna NaumovaEPA Aug. 11 (UPI) -- At least nine people were killed and 25 injured in Russi»»»

The Global North is running out of missiles. Six months into the Iran war, and with Russia's winter bombardment of Ukraine just getting under way, the interceptors built to shoot down ballistic and cruise missiles are being fired faster than the West can build them — and Ukraine, whose skies have g»»»

Dubai: Travellers heading to Europe will not need to apply for the European Union’s new ETIAS travel authorisation yet after the bloc removed its previous late-2026 launch timeline and stopped giving a specific start period for the system. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balanc»»»

Lebanon’s health ministry said on Tuesday that an ‌Israeli ‌drone strike ‌in ⁠the city of ⁠Nabatieh wounded two civilians. The ministry ⁠added ‌that ‌a second strike ‌targeted ‌a rescue team from ‌the Al-Risala Association, damaging ⁠an ⁠ambulance.»»»

HEADLINES The drone that entered Bulgarian airspace near Kardam and the explosions and fire at an EMCO ammunition plant near Tryavna dominate print, broadcast and online coverage on Tuesday. Reports focus on gaps in drone detection, plans to buy counter-drone systems, contacts with Ukraine and Roma»»»

Among all the challenges across the Middle East, water security seldom makes the headlines, yet it can keep policymakers awake at night. The Gulf states are among the world’s highest consumers of water per capita but endure some of the most acute water scarcity on the planet. According to the World»»»

International low-cost marketplaces have become an increasingly visible part of Romania’s e-commerce landscape, attracting shoppers with highly competitive prices and an ever-expanding product range. Following its recent analysis of the new EU rules affecting low-value imports, Compari.ro surveyed »»»

Doha, Qatar: Renowned retail chain Safari Hypermarket in Qatar has announced a massive prize scheme for customers this Onam season. Under the theme “Safariyonam... Sammanamonam...!”, customers stand a chance to win prizes worth QR100,000 equivalent to INR 2.5m. This mega promotion is from August 10»»»

Malaysia – The spread of hostile content on social media in Malaysia has intensified tensions towards the Rohingya refugee community, leading to the eviction of more than 100 people from their village and the temporary closure of schools attended by refugee children. Malays»»»

The Global North is running out of missiles. Six months into the Iran war, and with Russia's winter bombardment of Ukraine just getting under way, the interceptors built to shoot down ballistic and cruise missiles are being fired faster than the West can build them — and Ukraine, whose skies have g»»»

Russia killed at least three people, including a three-year-old boy, in a drone strike on the Kyiv-region village of Pukhivka overnight into August 9, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Russia combined the attack with a six-missile ballistic strike on Kyiv's civilian infrastructure that killed »»»

The Global North is running out of missiles. Six months into the Iran war, and with Russia's winter bombardment of Ukraine just getting under way, the interceptors built to shoot down ballistic and cruise missiles are being fired faster than the West can build them — and Ukraine, whose skies have g»»»

Russia killed at least three people, including a three-year-old boy, in a drone strike on the Kyiv-region village of Pukhivka overnight into August 9, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Russia combined the attack with a six-missile ballistic strike on Kyiv's civilian infrastructure that killed »»»

Russia killed at least three people, including a three-year-old boy, in a drone strike on the Kyiv-region village of Pukhivka overnight into August 9, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, as Russia combined the attack with a six-missile ballistic strike on Kyiv's civilian infrastructure that killed »»»

After a bruising campaign in which the traditional Democratic establishment and its allies among Jewish and pro-Israel lobbying organisations spent tens of millions of dollars supporting their preferred candidate, Congresswoman Haley Stevens, a 41-year-old Egyptian American epidemiologist, Abdulrah»»»

Among all the challenges across the Middle East, water security seldom makes the headlines, yet it can keep policymakers awake at night. The Gulf states are among the world’s highest consumers of water per capita but endure some of the most acute water scarcity on the planet. According to the World»»»

Greenland’s government issued a “strong warning” last week after a new Texas oil company linked to US President Donald Trump moved equipment intended for exploratory drilling ashore without the required approval. Nuuk’s authorities must now walk a tightrope between stabilising relations with the US»»»

A major gasoline reservoir in Libya's Zawiya, west of Tripoli, caught fire and collapsed on Monday after what authorities said was an attack by unknown perpetrators. The National Oil Corporation (NOC) said the tank contained some 4.5 million litres of gasoline. The reservoir is located at the secon»»»

Agencies New York A rally in oil prices left stocks wavering while bond yields climbed, with trader anxiety building just days ahead of key inflation reports. The lack of a deal to revive the Strait of Hormuz drove Brent crude above $87. Higher energy costs stoked concerns the Federal Reserve will »»»

Pereira: Colombia on Monday declared a state of emergency following a powerful earthquake that caused at least 111 deaths and flattened dozens of buildings, trapping more victims underneath. The 7.4-magnitude quake struck western Colombia at 7:34 am (1234 GMT) and triggered a frantic search for sur»»»

LONDON: More than three years after Sudan descended into civil war, army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan is pushing for a broad national dialogue aimed at rebuilding the country’s political institutions and laying the foundations for a civilian transition. Talks could begin as early as August, wi»»»

Cairo: Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has referred all mobile network operators in the country to the Public Prosecution after uncovering violations involving mobile phone lines registered in the names of citizens without their knowledge or possession. The regulator said it to»»»

Ukraine’s practice of awarding drone operators points for killing Russian soldiers is “macabre” and disturbing, Britain’s most senior military officer, Richard Knighton, has said. Knighton, the UK chief of the Defense Staff, made the remarks in an essay for Heywood Quarterly published on Tuesday, a»»»

ING customers in the entrepreneur category can now activate RoPay directly from ING Business, through a fully digital process, and will benefit until July 1, 2027, from promotional fees of 0% for payments received from individual ING customers and just 0.25% for payments received from customers of »»»

Encouraging customers to mend worn clothes instead of buying new ones might seem like a self-defeating sales strategy. But in-store repairs and sewing workshops are becoming essential retail services for clothing brands as they try to appeal to young consumers who want to save money and the planet.»»»

Ithaca, Greece: Standing on the ferry as it waits to dock on the Greek island of Ithaca, Giorgia Ongarato is only too keen to talk about the "Odyssey" -- the epic poem that inspired Christopher Nolan's blockbuster film. The Italian lawyer said it was her dream to come to Ithaca, widely believed to »»»

BEDMINSTER, NEW JERSEY: Joaquin Niemann added to his record number of tournament wins and Jon Rahm clinched another season-long Individual Championship on Sunday at LIV Golf New York 2026. Rahm secured his third consecutive season title while Crushers GC claimed the team honor. Niemann fought off H»»»

Manila: For overseas Filipino workers arriving in Manila with another flight ahead, the difference between 24 hours and six hours is more than a technicality. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has clarified that an OFW arriving on an international flight may use the OFW Lounge at N»»»

Anytime Romania and BRD Groupe Société Générale are simplifying access to motor insurance by integrating Anytime MTPL insurance into the YOU BRD mobile app. The bank’s customers can now purchase their insurance directly within the app through a fully digital process, benefiting from one of the fast»»»

On August 10, 1776, a committee of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson suggested the United States adopt "E pluribus unum" -- "Out of many, one" -- as the motto for its Great Seal. 1 of 6 | On August 10, 1776, a committee of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson suggeste»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, and Al Sadd Sports Club have renewed their collaboration agreement for the 2026/2027 sports season, reaffirming their shared commitment to leveraging sport as a powerful community platform to suppo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari Diar has officially announced the launch of the first phase of its landmark Alam Al Roum development on Egypt’s North Coast, marking the beginning of one of the Mediterranean’s most ambitious mixed-use urban and tourism destinations. The project represents a total investment of »»»

The National Veterinary Sanitary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) negotiated in Ankara the establishment of an agreement to facilitate the transit of sheep and cattle carcasses through Türkiye, a measure that provides major logistical advantages for access to Middle Eastern markets.According to a»»»

Doha, Qatar The Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships 2026 is currently underway in Tashkent yesterday and will run until August 14, with more than 300 weightlifters from 29 countries taking part. The opening ceremony at the Olympic City of Tashkent was attended by officials, sports fi»»»

Doha, Qatar: In a new achievement for Qatari diplomacy and its efforts to promote peace and stability in Africa, authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo released 15 detainees and handed them over to the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) under the mechanism for the release»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology’s (MCIT) ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurship and empower high-growth technology companies, the Ministry has announced the graduation of 10 technology companies from the third cohort of the Scale Now programme.»»»