ICC official says breakthrough made in Darfur investigations
N’DJAMENA, Sudan: ِِA “breakthrough” has been made in the investigation into crimes committed during Sudan’s war in the Darfur region allowing prosecutors to link them to leadership, a senior International Criminal Court official told Reuters. The ICC is investigating attacks on the cities of Al-Ge»»»
Chemical weapons watchdog reinstates Syria's voting rights
The global chemical weapons watchdog on Thursday reinstated Syria's voting rights at the body, rewarding Damascus for "constructive engagement" with the organization and a willingness to destroy previously hidden stockpiles of toxic munitions. The decision by the executive council of the Organizati»»»
Dubai unveils ultrafast charging hub for e-taxis
Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) have inaugurated the first phase of their partnership to establish a major charge point hub, exclusive for DTC’s electric taxi fleet. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and Abdul Muhsen Ibrahim Kalbat, Chairman»»»
Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce
LONDON: Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a near standstill on Thursday, according to data and sources, as shipping risks escalated after the US renewed airstrikes on Iran, triggering retaliation by Tehran in the Gulf. Just two tankers had so far sailed through the strait in th»»»
EU Council President Ireland "Will Make Every Effort" to Secure Deal on Multiannual Budget
An agreement on the European Union's 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) could be reached by the end of the year, Ireland's Ambassador to Bulgaria, Catherine Bannon, said on Thursday. She presented the priorities of Ireland's six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union, wh»»»
LEAP East in Hong Kong has ‘created real impact,’ says Saudi cybersecurity official
RIYADH: The first international edition of Saudi Arabia’s LEAP conference in Hong Kong has “created real impact,” the chairman of the country’s cybersecurity federation said during a speech at the event. Faisal Al-Khamisi, chairman of the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, »»»
India's TCS posts revenue bump as deal momentum slowly recovers
Mumbai, India: Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported on Thursday double-digit growth in revenue for the April-June quarter, with Asia's largest outsourcer helped by a weak rupee and greater spending from banking customers. The leader of India's $315 billion software services indu»»»
How Sri Lanka's Easter bombings became a political thriller
Colombo: Suresh Sallay, a retired Sri Lankan major general and counterterrorism expert, has addressed the Pentagon and the United Nations on subjects including social media’s role in “radicalisation, extremism and terrorism”. But the island’s former spy chief was himself arrested under anti-terrori»»»
Australia reasserts its dominance in women’s T20 cricket
The only two unbeaten teams in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup progressed to the final on July 5. Australia were favorites by virtue of dominating performances in the tournament, only looking in jeopardy at 68 for three against India in their final group match, Elysse Perry coming to the rescue.»»»
Syria regains its voting rights at chemical weapons watchdog
AMSTERDAM: Member states handed back Syria’s voting rights at the global chemical weapons watchdog on Thursday, following what they described as “a significant change in circumstances” since the fall of the Assad regime. Syria was stripped of its rights at the Organization for the Prohibition of C»»»
India clinches agreement for Australian uranium supply
MELBOURNE Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi clinched a uranium supply deal for his country’s nuclear energy future on Thursday while visiting Australia, where he fronted tens of thousands of cheering supporters in a stadium. Faced with an almost-insatiable appetite for electricity in the world’s »»»
Historic clock tower at Kozhikode railway station crashes
Kozhikode A major tragedy was narrowly averted at Kerala’s Kozhikode Railway Station on Thursday when a nearly 130-year-old clock tower building collapsed onto Platform No. 2, sending tonnes of debris crashing onto it and overhead electrical lines. The incident occurred at around 11.10am, but no pa»»»
Man arrested over North Ireland anti-Islam loyalist bonfire effigy
MOYGASHEL, UK: Northern Irish police arrested a man on Thursday after a replica mosque was placed on a bonfire in an anti-Islam stunt in a village in the UK province. Bonfires made up of wooden pallets are lit across Northern Ireland every year in the run-up to Orange Order traditional parades on J»»»
Mali separatists attack Russian mercenary, soldier convoy
BAMAKO: Tuareg separatists and their militant allies attacked a convoy of Russian mercenaries and Malian soldiers Thursday morning, as they traveled to assist cohorts holed up at a northern military camp in the town of Anefis. Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM militants and FLA Tuareg separatist launched coordi»»»
Sofia Council Approves Creation of Municipal Electricity Trading Company
The Sofia Municipal Council approved on Thursday a proposal to establish a municipal electricity trading company wholly owned by the Sofia Municipality. The company, Sofia Energy Trade, will supply electricity to municipal entities at a minimal trading margin. According to independent councillor Dr»»»
Ukraine’s Patriot Pittance – Too Little, Too Late?
The Kremlin has warned that giving Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptors would constitute the presence of NATO on Ukrainian territory.But the US pledge is little more than a pipe dream, since the problems that must be overcome to get production off the ground are legion, says Swedish ai»»»
Petromidia – 50 years since the first foundation pillar was poured for Năvodari refinery
On July 9, 1976, construction began on an industrial platform unlike any previously developed in Romania: approximately 480 hectares of land were dedicated to this strategic project, including more than 35 hectares reclaimed from the sea to enable the development of the future refinery. The pouring»»»
Central Bank Holds Policy Steady as Egypt’s June Inflation Slips to 14.3%
CAIRO — The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) kept its benchmark interest rates unchanged on Thursday after new data showed annual urban consumer inflation eased modestly to 14.3% in June, reinforcing expectations that policymakers may resume their monetary easing cycle later this summer if disinflation »»»
Inside the Riyadh cafe transforming how fans watch football in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: A rollercoaster of an evening between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta was felt almost 12,000 km away in Riyadh’s Al-Malqa District. Up To You, a cafe that opened in the summer of 2025, has become a go-to for avid sports fans in the Kingdom’s capital — but also for those who have never consid»»»
Analysis: Has FIFA abandoned fair play?
DUBAI: For a few joyous weeks, those nagging concerns were put to bed. The FIFA World Cup has a habit of doing that to football fans. As the game’s flagship event kicked off across Mexico, the US and Canada, supporters from the 48 competing nations, not to mention millions of others around the glob»»»
Aoun says he's going to US because he's counting on Trump
President Joseph Aoun has said that he wants to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump because he wants the Lebanese issue to “remain on the American agenda.” “We want to solidify its position there,” Aoun said in an interview with Asharq al-Awsat newspaper. “There's no need to reiterate the importa»»»
Meet the superfan who flew from Saudi Arabia to Abu Dhabi just for Dune: Part Three
Dubai: Among the crowd inside Abu Dhabi's VOX Cinemas at Al Maryah Island for today's surprise Dune: Part Three reveal was Majid Alammari who had not just driven across town for it. He had flown in from Saudi Arabia specifically for the event, carrying a laminated first print edition of Dune Messia»»»
Budapest court sentences Irish man for the murder of Mackenzie Michalski
A Budapest court has sentenced an Irish man to 14 years in prison for the murder of 31-year-old American tourist Mackenzie Elizabeth Michalski, whose death in the Hungarian capital in November 2024 gained international attention. Court finds defendant guilty of homicide The Budapest-Capital Regiona»»»
Planning a trip to Salalah? Here’s how to spend 6 days exploring waterfalls, beaches and green mountains
Dubai: Salalah is often called the Arabian Peninsula's hidden gem, especially during the Khareef (monsoon) season. From late June to September, Salalah is one of the few places in the region with a lush, green, misty climate and cool, rainy breezes, a world away from the sweltering 45–48°C temperat»»»
Syria welcomes US announcement of removal from blacklist
Damascus: Damascus welcomed a US announcement that it would remove Syria from its list of "state sponsors of terrorism", a move that one economist told AFP opened the door to economic recovery and foreign investment. "A dark page in Syria's history has been turned," Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaiba»»»
Justin Bieber added to World Cup final's halftime show
NEW YORK: Justin Bieber has joined the star- studded lineup for the World Cup final halftime show. Bieber, BTS, Madonna and Shakira have committed to perform during the 11-minute halftime show on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Bieber explained his decision in a statemen»»»
Djuric receives Chinese ambassador
BELGRADE - Serbian FM Marko Djuric met with Chinese Ambassador to Belgrade Li Ming on Wednesday to discuss possibilities for further strengthening and advancement of bilateral cooperation, as well as regional and geopolitical challenges and cooperation at multilateral level. "Particular attention d»»»
How a Tamil Nadu man lived free at 300 luxury hotels
Dubai: A 69-year-old man from Tamil Nadu has been arrested for allegedly cheating more than 300 luxury hotels across India over the past three decades by using fake identities, enjoying five-star facilities and leaving without paying his bills, NDTV reported. The accused, Bingson John, allegedly po»»»
What will happen in Rome and why Rome?
Italy and Israel announced this week that a new round of talks between Lebanon and Israel will take place in Rome in mid-July. The two sides had previously met for five rounds of U.S.-sponsored talks in Washington aimed at ending the war between Israel and Hezbollah and paving the way for peace. A »»»
Expat women to take on 225 km Jeddah to Taif running challenge
JEDDAH: In November, Emma Merrick and Elzette Van Zyl will be undertaking an extraordinary enduring challenge, running 225 km from Jeddah to Taif — a demanding feat they hope to complete in approximately 28 hours. If successful, they will be the first women in Saudi Arabia to accomplish this test o»»»
Saudi Arabia, UAE drive Pakistan remittances to record $41.6bn
Dubai: Pakistan received a record $41.6 billion in workers’ remittances during fiscal year 2025-26, with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates accounting for nearly half of the total inflows, underscoring the Gulf’s continued importance to the country’s economy and external finances. Data relea»»»
Katz Rejects Trump’s Remarks: “No One’s Permission Needed” to Stay in Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Katz Rejects Trump’s Remarks: “No One’s Permission Needed” to Stay in Lebanon 09-07-2026 14:25 PM Israel Katz, Israeli Defense Minister in »»»
Iran to bury slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as week-long funeral ceremonies draw to a close
Iran's slain ruler Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday will be buried at the country's holiest shrine in Mashhad after a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies that has coincided with a flare-up in conflict with the US. Khamenei's son and successor, Supreme»»»
Rehab center becomes lifeline for thousands maimed in Gaza war
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip: Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza now live with permanent injuries after more than two years of war, as a shattered healthcare system struggles with severe shortages of medical supplies and rehabilitation equipment. At the Palestine Red Crescent Society Rehabilitati»»»
NBS retains key policy rate at 5.75 pct
BELGRADE - The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) Executive Board decided on Thursday to keep the key policy rate at 5.75 pct, and also kept the deposit facility and lending facility rates at 4.5 and 7.0 pct, respectively. "In making this decision, the Executive Board primarily took into account actual »»»
NATO touts $50 billion in arms deals as leaders meet in Ankara
Defense companies from NATO member states gathered in Ankara this week for an industry forum held alongside the alliance’s annual summit, where officials touted more than $50 billion in defense procurement and industrial agreements as allies sought to demonstrate their commitment to bolstering mi»»»
Russia bans oil exports as Ukraine strikes cause fuel shortages
On July 8, Russia imposed a ban on diesel exports in response to widespread domestic gasoline and diesel supply issues caused by ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure by Kiev. Ukraine has also been striking ships, as part of a new strategy to bring the war back to Russia by increasing the pain e»»»
Western Europe records its hottest June after searing heatwave
EU's climate monitor said Thursday that Western Europe this year experienced its hottest month of June on record as an intense heatwave swept across the world's fastest-warming continent. A "heat dome" weather effect – a high-pressure system acting like a lid on a boiling pot – »»»
EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media
Brussels, Belgium: Restrictions on children's use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report next week is expected to recommend limiting minors' access to online platforms. After Australia became the first country in the world to ban un»»»
Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge: EU monitor
Paris, France: Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the EU's climate monitor said Thursday. The report comes as a new heatwave is battering Europe this week, following a»»»
Inside Iran's ‘golden weapon’: The real story behind Tehran’s tanker attacks
SDubai: When three commercial tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz this week, many saw it as another act of escalation in the long-running confrontation between Iran and the United States. But analysts say the attacks were driven by a deeper concern in Tehran: A growing belief that it »»»
Man says 'I love you' after wife wakes him from 7-year vegetative state by biting his toes
For seven years, every morning, Song Mei did the same thing. She spoke to her husband as though he could hear every word. She massaged his arms and legs, played familiar voices and sounds, and gently bit his toes before the day was over. It wasn't desperation. It had become routine. Get updated fas»»»
US-Iran escalation raises market volatility risk for investors and defensive sectors
Dubai: Investors facing renewed US-Iran tensions should avoid chasing sudden market moves and focus on diversification, liquidity, and defensive sectors that tend to hold up better during periods of geopolitical stress, analysts advised. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances»»»
Parliament Approves Amendment to Stryker Investment Project
Parliament approved on Thursday an amendment to the investment expenditure project related to acquisition of Stryker combat vehicles. The reason for the change is a price increase requested by the US side. A total of 156 MPs voted in favour and 11 Vazrazhdane MPs voted against. Defence Minister Dim»»»
Rosatom Hits New Milestone With Egyptian El Dabaa Nuclear Plant
The installation of the reactor vessel for the second unit of Egypt’s El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant has begun in northern Egypt, marking another stage in building the country’s first nuclear power station. The ceremony was attended by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity»»»
Bulgaria Ranks Among EU Leaders in Household Electricity Use and Renewable HeatingOpinions
Bulgarian households are among the most electricity-dependent in the European Union, while also ranking among the bloc’s leading countries in the use of renewable energy sources for heating homes, according to the latest Eurostat data on household energy consumption in 2024. The figures highlight B»»»
Wizz Air Launches Direct Flights between Varna and Basel
Wizz Air is launching direct flights between Varna and Basel, Switzerland, the airline's press centre said on Thursday. Flights on the new route will start on October 27 and will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The airline said the new service expands travel opportunities between B»»»
Prime Minister receives phone call from Turkish Foreign Minister
Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the military escalation»»»
Hungarian health minister Zsolt Hegedűs on New York Times' list of most stylish people
Hungarian Health Minister Zsolt Hegedűs has landed an unlikely place on The New York Times’ annual list of the 39 Most Stylish People of 2026, joining an eclectic lineup of actors, musicians, athletes and world leaders. Viral dance earns unexpected international recognition Rather than recognising »»»
'It is extraordinary': Timothée Chalamet reflects on filming in Abu Dhabi
Dubai: Denis Villeneuve took over cinema screens worldwide today for a global fan event tied to the first trailer for Dune: Part Three, appearing live via satellite in front of audiences linked in Chicago, Dallas, Montreal, Toronto, London, Berlin and Abu Dhabi. Then came the surprise: Timothée Cha»»»