SINGAPORE: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, though gains were capped as traders ‌looked beyond easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and turned their attention to supply increases and demand prospects. Brent crude futures gained 38 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $72.37 a barrel, while US We»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Contractors Authority has issued its “Contracting Sector Outlook – June 2026” report via the SCAVO platform, highlighting key indicators for projects awarded in the Kingdom during June. The report aims to help contractors and investors identify available opportunities and support »»»

ATLANTA: Hossam Hassan, Egypt’s national football team manager, says the plight of the Palestinian people is a “shame on the world”, according to AFP. Speaking at a World Cup news conference in the US city of Atlanta, Hassan addressed the issue at length, stating, “If there is someone who has not f»»»

The number of building permits issued for residential buildings in the first five months of the year was down 8.2% compared with the same period in 2025, to 12,979, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Tuesday.According to the source, declines were recorded in t»»»

Romania imported 13.2% more raw milk in 2025 than in 2024, while the quantity of cow milk collected by domestic processing units increased by 9.4%, according to data the National Institute of Statistics (INS) released on Tuesday.The quantity of imported raw milk reached 183,893 tonnes in 2025, up b»»»

Romania’s residential real estate market is evolving at an uneven pace. While Cluj-Napoca continues to hold its position as the country’s most expensive housing market and Bucharest remains the largest and most liquid market, offering strong investment appeal, the fastest price growth is now being »»»

The live weight of animals intended for slaughter for human consumption increased across all livestock and poultry species in 2025 compared with the previous year, while total milk and egg production also rose, according to data published on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Acc»»»

Romania's beer market is seeing changing consumer habits as economic pressures encourage more people to drink at home and drive growing demand for alcohol-free beer, according to a study commissioned by the Brewers of Romania association.The survey, conducted by Reveal Marketing Research, found tha»»»

The average chicken egg prices decreased in April 2026 on a monthly basis in most agri-food markets in Romania's county seats, while the price of honey remained relatively stable, according to the April 2026 Statistical Price Bulletin issued by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).For eggs, t»»»

Acting premier Ilie Bolojan participated on last Thursday in signing two bilateral documents between Romania and Moldova, for building section 4 of Highway A8, connecting the two countries, an investment financed by SAFE Program. “It is very important for the transport connection between the two bo»»»

The new car market in Romania witnessed an increase of 0.3% in the first six months of 2026 from the same period of 2025, according to preliminary data from the Association of Romania's Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Importers (APIA), based on statistics from the General Directorate for Driving Li»»»

Tourist arrivals at Romania's tourist accommodation establishments, including apartments and rooms for rent, totalled 4.287 million in the first five months of 2026, down 4.5% compared with the same period in 2025, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).»»»

The number of authorized rental apartments at the Romanian seaside has halved in just one year since the 50% reduction in the value of holiday vouchers, because a large part of the owners have given up on classification and returned to the area of untaxed rentals, in the gray economy, says the pres»»»

The number of classified accommodation units on the Romanian coast increased by almost 10% this year, to 5,386, and the accommodation capacity exceeded 156,000 places, according to an analysis carried out by a tour operator based on official data from the Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrep»»»

Emergency medicine in Romania is on a par with European standards, but emergency rooms remain overcrowded because many patients seek treatment for conditions that could be managed by family doctors or outpatient clinics, head of the Iasi Emergency Reception Unit-Mobile Service for Emergency, Reanim»»»

On July 7, 1976, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York enrolled female cadets for the first time in the institution's then-174-year-old history. 1 of 6 | Graduating cadets embrace at the conclusion of the West Point commencement ceremony in Michie Stadium at the United States Military»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s labour market is undergoing rapid transformation in line with the country’s National Vision 2030, with government scholarship programmes playing a key role in preparing qualified national talent for emerging and strategic sectors, according to a senior official from the Civil S»»»

A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said. The attack was the latest targeting a vessel moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which a fifth of all oil and»»»

Iranian state television early Tuesday aired live images from a helicopter of hundreds of thousands of people walking toward Jamkaran Mosque, just south of Qom, for a funeral service for Khamenei. The mosque is believed by Shiites to have once hosted the Muhammad al-Mahdi, the 12th and last Shiite »»»

Doha, Qatar: The international community is turning its spotlight to the Swiss city of Geneva, which is hosting the Global Dialogue on AI Governance on July 6-7, 2026. The event convenes representatives from member states, governments, international organizations, the private sector, academic circl»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe A Nation Bids Farewell: Millions Pack Qom for Funeral Prayers of Martyred Leader Imam Khamenei in Qom 07-07-2026 09:43 AM In a historic dis»»»

SEATTLE: Co-hosts the United States were thrashed 4-1 byBelgiumon Monday and were eliminated from the World Cup following FIFA's controversial decision to allow forward Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card suspension. Belgiumtook an early lead through Charles De Ketelaere in the ninth minute.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Market Authority (QFMA) received five applications related to the acquisition and merger activity worth QR1.322bn last year. These transactions were diverse and inclusive, as they included indirect acquisitions both inside and outside the State, reflecting the vital»»»

The payment of newly indexed pensions for July 2026 through post offices begins on Tuesday, July 7, and will continue through July 20, the National Social Security Institute said. Pensioners receiving their benefits by bank transfer will have the funds credited to their accounts on Tuesday. The 7.8»»»

Dubai: The overhead announcement broke the calm inside the aircraft. The cabin crew urgently asked if there were any doctors, nurses, or medical professionals on board. For Pooja Rajakumaran, there was no moment of doubt. “The moment I heard that call, my professional instincts and duty as a nurse »»»

Doha, Qatar: For Colombia and Switzerland, Vancouver offers more than just a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. It presents an opportunity to equal one of the greatest achievements in each nation’s football history. With holders Argentina or Egypt awaiting the winners, today’s Round o»»»

Doha: The Qatar Football Association (QFA) is taking part in delivering the FIFA World Cup 2026, with several of its staff managing match operations as part of a knowledge and expertise transfer programme between the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and FIFA. The programme draws on the »»»

Bulgarian Ombudsman Velislava Delcheva urged Parliament on Tuesday to ensure that the 2026 State Budget and State Social Insurance Budget safeguard vulnerable groups, warning that fiscal measures should not come at the expense of social protection. In an opinion submitted to Parliament, Delcheva su»»»

Doha, Qatar: After leading Egypt to the biggest victory in the country’s football history, Mohamed Salah revealed the message he gave his teammates before their dramatic penalty-shootout triumph over Australia: “This is a world stage. Show your footballing quality.” History-making Egypt will need a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mövenpick Hotel Doha proudly announces its achievement of the prestigious Green Globe Gold Certification, a distinguished recognition awarded to hospitality businesses that have maintained Green Globe certification for five consecutive years. This milestone reflects the hotel's unwaver»»»

Retail sales increased in the euro zone and the EU in May but Romania had the sharpest decline in the community bloc, show the data published on Monday by Eurostat.According to the European office, retail sales increased by 1.6% in the euro zone and by 1.9% in the EU. Even so, the only states where»»»

The industrial producer prices grew both in euro zone and in the EU in May, but Romania is among the member states with the highest increases in industrial production prices, show the data published on Monday by Eurostat.According to these figures, industrial producer prices rose by 5.9% in the eur»»»

Romania's mergers and acquisitions market recorded 162 announced transactions worth 5.2 billion euro in the first half of this year, up 89 per cent from the first half of 2025, according to an analysis by PwC Romania.According to a press release sent on Monday, the number of transactions increased »»»

Romania has taken steps to strengthen its measures against money laundering and terrorism financing (AML/CFT) but still needs to address several deficiencies, the Council of Europe's Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (Moneyval) c»»»

The value of private equity and venture capital investments in Romania more than quadrupled in 2025, reaching EUR433.6 million, according to a study released on Monday.Research conducted by the Romanian Private Equity Association (ROPEA) in collaboration with Deloitte Romania?based on data provided»»»

Romania’s macroeconomic imbalances are caused by errors in macroeconomic policies and weaknesses of the institutions, not by the growth model and accession to the euro zone is not possible as long as Romania has big deficits, states the chairman of the Fiscal Council, Daniel Daianu in an opinion ma»»»

The disputes that could be initiated by bank customers following the fines applied by the Competition Council in the ROBOR case could generate losses significantly higher than the amount of the sanctions, warns the National Bank of Romania (BNR) in the Financial Stability Report published on Monday»»»

Risks to financial stability remain elevated, similar to the assessments in the previous report, amid the persistence of domestic imbalances and vulnerabilities, as well as the amplification of geopolitical tensions at a global level, according to the Financial Stability Report of June 2026, publis»»»

The President of the Chamber of Deputies, PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu, considers it "mandatory" to hold an extraordinary session of Parliament at the end of July in order to adopt the laws necessary for absorbing funds from the PNRR."I would like?and in principle, we will do this?for us to have a fu»»»

ROMARM SA National Company will be represented by its Director General, Razvan-Marian Pircalabescu, at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum (NSDIF), to be held on Tuesday on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara, the company said in a press release on Monday.Pircalabescu will take part in me»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Toiu states that Romania will advocate, at the NATO Summit in Ankara, for additional investments regarding the protection of the Alliance's Eastern Flank.Toiu mentioned that Romania would support the objectives established during the meeting of the Supreme Council o»»»

Canada's Foreign Minister, Anita Anand, who is on an official visit to Romania, said that negotiations on a general information-security agreement have been completed and that the document is expected to be signed soon. Speaking at a joint press conference with Romanian acting Foreign Minister Oana»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Toiu stated on Monday that discussions with her Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, focused on the refurbishment of Unit 1 and plans for the construction of Units 3 and 4 at Cernavoda.She highlighted the fact that 30 years have passed since the official inauguration »»»

President Nicusor Dan, who met on Monday with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, emphasized the importance of continuing joint projects in areas such as security, nuclear energy, and industrial cooperation."Romania and Canada share a strengthened partnership?one that is continuously »»»

President Nicusor Dan is participating in the NATO Summit in Ankara, which will take place on Wednesday, where he will advocate the importance of Allied support for the Black Sea region and the strengthening of air and maritime defence."Alliance leaders are meeting in Ankara against a security back»»»

Mine-clearing operations are among the most dangerous tasks at sea. Now, despite the 60-day ceasefire under the US-Iran memorandum, a British- and French-led naval mission to clear sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz has drawn an immediate warning from Iran. This exposing the fragility of a ceasefi»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy carried out two bombings in the towns of Haddatha and Beit Yahoun, Southern Lebanon 06-07-2026 21:33 »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has reaffirmed its position among the world’s leading digital economies after achieving an outstanding score of 98.4 out of 100 in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ICT Development Index (IDI) 2026, released on June 30, 2026. The report placed the country among the »»»

July 7 (UPI) -- A Chinese court has sentenced a former executive deputy director of a government management committee to death for taking bribes worth more than $323.7 million in property over a 30-year period. Yang Youlin, the 69-year-old former executive deputy director of the Nanjing Economic an»»»

US President Donald ‌Trump is expected to tell Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he is prepared to allow the country to ​rejoin the F-35 stealth fighter program, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing four senior administration officials. The report comes as Trump heads to Ankara f»»»