Gulf News 15m

India's Supreme Court seeks CBSE reply on Gulf students' plea

Dubai: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on a petition filed by Class 12 students from Gulf and West Asian countries seeking relief over disruptions to the 2026 board examinations caused by the regional conflict. A Be»»»

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Gulf News 16m

UAE FDI inflows hit record Dh177.3b in 2025 with 1,562 greenfield projects and 65,000 jobs

Dubai: The UAE attracted a record Dh177.3 billion in foreign direct investment inflows in 2025, lifting the country to ninth place globally among destinations for inbound FDI, according to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figur»»»

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The Peninsula 18m

EU says decisions about Greenland are for Greenlanders, Denmark

Brussels, Belgium: The European Union on Wednesday said "decisions about the future of Greenland are for Greenlanders and Danes" after US President Donald Trump said he still wanted the Arctic island. "Territorial integrity, national sovereignty and inviolability of borders are fundamental principl»»»

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Al Manar 29m

Iranian VP Mohammad Reza Aref: The mass funeral processions in Najaf and Karbala reflect the deep-rooted cultural and religious bonds between the Iranian and Iraqi nations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian VP Mohammad Reza Aref: The mass funeral processions in Najaf and Karbala reflect the deep-rooted cultural and religious bonds betwe»»»

Al Manar 29m

Trump Throws Open NATO’s Door to Turkey Again, Pledges F-35 Sales and Sanctions Lift - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump Throws Open NATO’s Door to Turkey Again, Pledges F-35 Sales and Sanctions Lift 08-07-2026 14:01 PM US President Donald trump in an im»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 29m

GERB-UDF Opposes Return to Machine-Only Voting System

The mixed system of machine voting and paper ballots works, and we believe it is a good system for holding future elections, GERB-UDF MP Stefan Arsov said on the sidelines of Parliament on Wednesday. "We will oppose the section on mixed voting in Progressive Bulgaria's proposals for amendments to t»»»

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Arab News 33m

Oman, Jordan agree to establish $100m joint investment company

JEDDAH: Oman and Jordan have agreed to establish a 38.5 million Omani rial ($100 million) joint investment company targeting strategic sectors including energy, mining, technology, and pharmaceuticals as both countries pursue economic diversification. The company, jointly owned by Oman Investment A»»»

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The Peninsula 36m

Sri Lanka to convert hospital into prison after deadly riot

Colombo: Sri Lanka plans to open a new prison in a disused hospital building, the justice ministry announced Wednesday after a riot killed 20 inmates and eight guards at an overcrowded jail. The deadly violence has intensified scrutiny of Sri Lanka's chronically overcrowded jails, with official fig»»»

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Al Manar 41m

Trump “Thinks” MoU with Iran is “Over” - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Trump “Thinks” MoU with Iran is “Over” 08-07-2026 13:49 PM Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs after meeting with Republican sen»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 41m

Ruling Majority Backs Two Democratic Bulgaria Election Reform Proposals, DB Floor Leader Says

Democratic Bulgaria (DB) Floor Leader Nadejda Iordanova said here Wednesday that the ruling majority supports two proposals long advocated by DB: restoring machine voting as the main voting method in Bulgaria and removing the limit on the number of voting sections in countries outside the European »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 41m

Bulgaria to Receive Seven Mine Countermeasure Vessels from Belgium, Netherlands

Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding between Bulgaria, Belgium and the Netherlands on the acquisition of seven mine countermeasure vessels, the Defence Ministry said in a press release. The document was also signed by the defence ministers of Belgium a»»»

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The Peninsula 42m

Bayeux tapestry to arrive in London in secret, high-stakes operation

London: The 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry depicting the last successful military invasion of England will arrive in London in the coming days by dead of night and under "police protection", the UK envoy helping to coordinate the historic transfer told AFP. But Peter Ricketts, the UK's Bayeux Tapes»»»

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Qatar Tribune 44m

US-Iran hostilities rock NATO summit as Trump questions ceasefire

ANKARA: US President DonaldTrumpon Wednesday said he considers the ceasefire between the US and Iran to be over following a flare-up of hostilities overnight, but left the door open for negotiations to continue. "To me, I think it (the ceasefire) is over,"Trumpsaid, speaking alongside NATO Secretar»»»

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Middle East Observer 53m

GM announces the launch of the first new Optra unit off the production line in Egypt

In a significant boost to Egypt’s automotive sector, General Motors (GM) has commenced the production of the much-anticipated 2025 Chevy Optra at its 6th of October City plant. This marks a new chapter for the Chevy Optra, following its official unveiling in Egypt three months ago. The announcement»»»

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The Peninsula 55m

Morocco coach Ouahbi proving doubters wrong at World Cup

Foxborough, United States: When Mohamed Ouahbi was a student a professor told him he lacked the necessary skills to become a physical education teacher. In coaching Morocco to the World Cup quarter-finals with an attractive brand of football, Ouahbi has comprehensively proved him wrong. The 49-year»»»

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Arab News 57m

Qatar’s foreign currency reserves rise 1.24% in June on higher gold holdings

RIYADH: Qatar Central Bank’s foreign currency reserves and liquidity climbed 1.24 percent year on year in June, reaching 262.1 billion Qatari riyals ($71.7 billion), according to official data. Figures published by the institution showed that official international reserves rose 1.48 percent year o»»»

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The Peninsula 60m

Sensors, early starts: how Spain keeps working when heat hits

Barcelona: The morning sun beats down on Antonio Reina as he tends to a public garden in Barcelona, but he works reassured that a simple wristband protects him in the summer heat. The device contains a sensor that detects body temperature. If Reina gets dangerously hot at the risk of making a poten»»»

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Egypt Independent 1h

Egypt targets start of gold production from Abu Marawat mine this year

Abu Marawat Gold Mines Company is targeting the start of commercial production in 2026, a move expected to boost Egypt’s gold output, attract further mining investments, create direct and indirect job opportunities and support economic and social development plans in the Red Sea and Qena governorat»»»

Sana 1h

EU condemns attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, warns against U.S.-Iran escalation

Brussels, July 8 (SANA) European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday, describing them as “unacceptable” and warning that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran risk undermining efforts to end the conflict in the Mid»»»

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RT 1h

Kiev lit the fuse – Russia lit up Kiev

On the eve of the NATO summit in Ankara, Ukraine and Russia seemed to be locked in a competition to see who can torch more of the opponent’s capital. Russia won. On the night of July 7, Kiev launched over 430 UAVs at Moscow and the Moscow region – the biggest such attack in the past two years. Acco»»»

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RT 1h

Netherlands has no more weapons to send to Ukraine – defense minister

The Netherlands has run out of options for continued direct military assistance to Ukraine, Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius has said. The EU and NATO member has been an active supporter of Kiev in its conflict with Moscow, including by supplying US-made F-16 fighter jets as part of a schem»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

Here's where Péter Magyar could meet Zelensky before joint visit to Transcarpathia

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has revealed that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to meet in the near future, with the talks potentially taking place in either Budapest or Kyiv before the two leaders travel together to Transcarpathia. Speaking in a Facebook video ah»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE tops Arab region in FDI inflows in 2025 with $48.2 billion

The UAE topped the list of Arab destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, attracting US$48.2 billion, representing 40.4 percent of the total. It also ranked first in the Arab world and 17th globally in Dhaman's 2025 Composite Investment Climate Index, improving by two places compare»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Brnabic: Picula insists on Serbia being punished for Vucic's pro-Serbian policy

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Wednesday European Parliament (EP) rapporteur Tonino Picula's insistence on punishment for Serbia had nothing to do with reforms on the country's EU path, but with the pro-Serbian policy of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. "In Tonino Picu»»»

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Gulf News 1h

EU aviation agency advises airlines to avoid Iran, Iraq and Lebanon airspace

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Wednesday advised airlines to avoid the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon amid rising regional tensions. The directive, valid until August 31 unless reviewed earlier, was issued over concerns about the fragile ceasefire and the risk of further mi»»»

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Arab News 1h

UN warns of Gaza chickenpox outbreak amid dire health needs

DUBAI: Nearly 9,300 cases of chickenpox were reported in Gaza in just two weeks, with over half in Khan Younis alone, according to a recent report by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. “The situation remains critical, with an urgent need to restore supplies to prevent furth»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Dubai Chambers launches Business in Dubai platform with 65 services for companies, entrepreneurs and digital economy firms

Dubai: Dubai Chambers has launched the Business in Dubai platform, giving companies one digital gateway to access 65 corporate services from seven accredited partners. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The platform is aimed at businesses looking to set up, grow or expand»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Messi World Cup magic masks familiar penalty frailty

Atlanta: Lionel Messi once retired from international football after blasting a penalty into the American sky to lose a Copa America final 10 years ago. A decade on, Messi's problems from the spot persist on US soil, but his magic is more than masking that flaw as he continues to lead the Argentina»»»

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UPI 1h

S. Korea's Lee, Norway PM Store discuss deepening cooperation in security, technology - UPI.com

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store shake hands during their talks in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday. Photo by Yonhap South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store held talks Wednesday on ways to deepen cooperatio»»»

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France24 1h

Middle East live: Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes on Iran

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Wednesday said they had targeted US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington's strikes on Iran after it struck merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The regional crossfire raised the risk that an interim agreement to halt fighting could bre»»»

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France24 1h

Netanyahu warns US could 'destroy' Mideast power balance as Trump floats F-35 jet sale to Turkey

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his willingness to sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets, a move which is likely to face strong resistance in Congress and which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said would "destroy" the balance of power in the Middle East. Trump on Tuesday became the»»»

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Business-review 1h

Supertree and Globalworth launch new corporate events hub in Northern Bucharest

Coworking operator Supertree Workspaces & More and office real estate firm Globalworth are expanding their partnership through the development of a new corporate events hub within Globalworth BOC Tower. The project marks the expansion of Supertree’s business through the launch of a new service line»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Trump says Iran deal is ‘over’: What happens now?

Dubai: President Donald Trump has declared that he believes the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is “over”, signalling the possible collapse of the fragile agreement that had halted weeks of fighting and briefly reopened the Strait of Hormuz. His remarks came after a dramatic overnight esc»»»

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Business-review 1h

Dacia expands C-segment range with new Striker crossover

Dacia has unveiled Striker, a new C-segment crossover designed to expand the brand’s presence beyond its current SUV line-up and attract both retail and business customers. The model was announced as part of Dacia’s 2030 strategic plan, presented in March, and will sit alongside Bigster in the bran»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ras Al Khaimah real estate pipeline reaches 25,600 homes by 2030, led by apartments and off-plan sales

Dubai: Ras Al Khaimah has 25,600 new residential units in the pipeline between now and 2030, with apartments accounting for 97% of future supply, according to Cavendish Maxwell. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The emirate delivered 170 homes in the first quarter of 202»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Israeli strike kills World Cup screening organizer in Gaza just before kickoff

An Israeli strike on Gaza just before the kickoff of the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match killed a top Palestinian aid official who was instrumental in efforts to organize public screenings of the game across the enclave, according to local health officials. The blast turned what was supposed to be »»»

Gulf News 1h

When does summer actually end in the UAE? It’s the question we’re all asking right now

Dubai: Every year around this time, UAE residents start asking the same question. Not “How hot is it today?” We already know the answer. It’s: “When is summer actually going to end?” The weather app gets checked more often than our social media feeds. One day it promises 34°C. The next it’s 40°C. S»»»

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Business-review 1h

AI is reshaping Romania’s labour market, but people remain the true competitive advantage – Aon study

According to the Aon Human Capital Trends 2026 study, artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from experimentation to implementation, with 73% of organisations reporting that they have already implemented or are piloting AI solutions. At the same time, only 18% say that the majority of their empl»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US-Iran strikes: Kuwait intercepts two ballistic missiles, 13 drones

Kuwait’s Armed Forces said they intercepted two hostile ballistic missiles and 13 drones that breached the country’s airspace early Wednesday. The Ministry of Defence said no casualties or material damage were reported following the interceptions. Defence spokesperson Colonel Staff Saud Al-Otaibi s»»»

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Business-review 1h

Record revenues mask rising financial pressure in European football – Deloitte report

European football revenues passed the €40 billion mark for the first time in the 2024/25 season, but the industry is entering a more difficult phase, as growth slows, costs remain high and the match calendar becomes increasingly crowded. According to Deloitte’s Annual Review of Football Finance 202»»»

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Gulf News 1h

AI has changed phishing, not the importance of human judgment

AI has made phishing attacks faster, cheaper, and far more convincing, reshaping the global cybersecurity landscape. What was once driven by volume has evolved into a precision-driven threat, where attackers can craft highly convincing, context-aware messages at scale. From a regional perspective, »»»

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UPI 1h

U.S., S. Korea, Japan reaffirm N. Korea denuclearization, target cyber threats - UPI.com

This photo, provided by Seoul's foreign ministry, shows South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (C), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of South Korea Foreign Ministry SEOUL,»»»

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EU Observer 1h

EU watchdog questions commission’s secretive ‘Reality Checks’ with corporate lobbyists

The European Ombudsman is opening an inquiry into the EU Commission’s so-called “Reality Checks,” a new form of closed-door consultation, often reserved for businesses and lobbyists, that feeds directly into the EU’s simplification and deregulation drive. Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho announced on Wed»»»

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Business-review 1h

Romania secures regional role in new international defence financing bank

Romania has joined the founding group behind the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, a Canada-led multilateral financial institution designed to mobilise public and private capital for defence, security and resilience projects. The joint declaration was signed on the sidelines of the NATO Summit»»»

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Arab News 1h

Photographs from Qatar World Cup on show in Mexico City

DUBAI: Photographs capturing the human stories behind the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar have travelled to Mexico City, where they are being displayed as part of an exhibition linking the tournament’s legacy with the current World Cup. A selection of images from “After the Game,” one of the headline »»»

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Arab News 1h

Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit

ATLANTA: The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup. “Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigat»»»

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Gulf News 1h

EU aviation agency advises airlines to avoid Iran, Iraq and Lebanon airspace

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Wednesday advised airlines to avoid the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon amid rising regional tensions. The directive, valid until August 31 unless reviewed earlier, was issued over concerns about the fragile ceasefire and the risk of further mi»»»

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TAP 1h

APIA organizes open day to promote agricultural investment among Tunisians abroad

Tunis, July 8, 2026 (TAP) – The Agricultural Investment Promotion Agency (APIA) will organize AGRI-TRE 2026, an open day on Thursday, July 16, aimed at Tunisians living abroad who wish to establish projects or invest in the agricultural sector.The...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Police Receive 204 New Patrol Vehicles to Improve Road Safety, Rural Policing

The Bulgarian police have received 204 new vehicles, 154 Skoda cars and 50 Volvo vehicles, to strengthen road safety enforcement and increase police presence in smaller communities. The keys were handed over during a ceremony at the Interior Ministry's vehicle maintenance base in Sofia on Wednesday»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Media Review: July 8

POLITICS - ELECTIONS Several media outlets report that the governing parties have tabled amendments to the Election Code less than three months before this autumn's presidential election. 24 Chasa writes that Progressive Bulgaria has proposed restoring compulsory machine voting, as introduced in 20»»»

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