Dubai and Sharjah flights from Saudi Arabia's Abha airport cancelled again on day four
Dubai: Flight disruptions at Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport stretched into a fourth consecutive day on Friday, with services to Dubai and Sharjah remaining suspended while a large part of the airport's domestic schedule continued to operate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Che»»»
Russia Strikes Port Infrastructure in Odessa and Chernomorsk Storing Supplies for Ukrainian Army
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces hit facilities used for storing military cargo destined for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the ports of Odessa and Chernomorsk, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "As a result of strikes with air-launched precision weapons and attack unmanned aerial vehicl»»»
A key Iran port hit: New image shows damage at key Chabahar port tower after strikes
The US expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran on Friday, targeting infrastructure including bridges and a key port facility as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continued to escalate. A surveillance tower at Iran’s Chabahar port on the Gulf of Oman appeared to collapse after repeated US stri»»»
Zelensky ‘wants civilian casualties’ – Ukrainian spy linked to high-profile murder
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky is directing the nation’s intelligence services not to spare civilians in their operations abroad, Vitaly Zhikovich, an acting colonel of the Ukrainian military intelligence agency (HUR), said in an exclusive audio recording obtained by RT. Zhikovich is one of two»»»
Egypt’s new military brain tucked away deep in the sand
The opening of Egypt’s Strategic Command Headquarters last week shows what Egypt has learned from its recent past and how it intends to deal with the changes impacting both geopolitics and the way that wars are fought. The multibillion-dollar project was opened by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al»»»
Turkish-Israeli rivalry could determine the new Middle East
Türkiye first recognised Israel in 1949, shortly after Zionist leaders like David Ben-Gurion proclaimed a Jewish state in Palestine. In so doing, it became the first Muslim-majority nation to do so (Iran was the second, its recognition coming in 1950). Six decades later, trade was booming and relat»»»
IRGC Aerospace Force targeted a missile defense surveillance radar, several major US weapons depots, two HIMARS surface-to-surface missile launchers, and several missiles assigned to those systems in Kuwait during the twelfth wave of Operation Nasr 2 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Doctors rally in France demanding release of detained Gaza hospital chief
PARIS: About 50 people, including doctors, trade unionists and pro-Palestinian activists, gathered outside France’s foreign ministry in Paris on Thursday to call for the release of a Gaza hospital director who has been held since December 2024. “Free Dr. Abu Safiya,” chanted the demonstrators at th»»»
Iran’s IRGC say they targeted US command center in Syria, state media reports
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Friday they had attacked a US special operations command center at al-Tanf in Syria in retaliation for the killing of Iranian soldiers in Iranshahr, state media reported. Reuters could not independently verify the claim, and there was no immediate comment from »»»
IRGC: Strait of Hormuz remains fully under the control of Iranian fighters, and as long as US hostile actions continue, not a single drop of oil or gas will be exported through it - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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In response to the US military aggression, the IRGC Aerospace Force launched a surprise attack on the enemy’s Special Operations Command Center in the Al-Tanf region of Syria in the eleventh wave of Operation Nasr - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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IRGC: The attack on Al-Tanf region destroyed a radar system and several special operations helicopters, and killed a large number of US troops - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Paychecks outpace prices again, lifting real wages by 9%
Full-time employees’ average gross earnings were HUF 764,100 and average net earnings reached HUF 535,900 in May 2026. Average gross earnings grew by 8.7%, net average earnings increased by 11.0% and real earnings were 9.0% higher than a year earlier. The increase in net average earnings exceeded t»»»
Magyar predicts ‘complete collapse’ of Fidesz as cabinet unveils sweeping agenda
The government reviewed the Szent István Programme — designed to support rural development and help people living in rural areas stay in their communities — in its first reading, with the programme expected to be presented before 20 August, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced at a Thursday press »»»
EU unlocks EUR 10 billion for Hungary — but the rule-of-law bill is still due
The finance ministers of European Union member states unanimously approved Hungary's revised Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRF) last Friday, opening the way for the drawdown of more than 10 billion euros (3,600 billion forints) in RRF funds — and, subject to the fulfilment of conditions, potentiall»»»
Transparency International files complaint over 281 billion forints in opaque state investments
Transparency International has filed a complaint with the Office of the Attorney General and is initiating a State Audit Office investigation over 281 billion forints in state investments, the organisation announced to MTI on Thursday. An analysis by Transparency International Hungary also examined»»»
Iranian Army Strikes US Facilities in Bahrain With Drones
The Iranian Army said it targeted US military facilities at Al-Sakhir base in Bahrain during the 11th phase of Operation Saeqeh (Lightning), Tasnim reported. Arash attack drones struck the area where US helicopters and P-8 reconnaissance aircraft were stationed, according to the statement.The Army »»»
'Avoid deploying Indian seafarers' through Hormuz, advises DGMA
New Delhi: Amid continuing attacks on merchant vessels and the heightened security situation in the Gulf, India's Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has advised ship owners, ship managers and Recruitment and Placement Service Licence (RPSL) companies to avoid deploying Indian sea»»»
China's Xi urges global cooperation on AI, warns against single-country dominance
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday artificial intelligence should not be dominated by any single country, calling for greater international cooperation on AI development and governance at a major conference in Shanghai. His remarks come as Chinese AI firms challenge US rivals and concerns »»»
Oil slips as traders weigh Iran blockade risks, Brent holds above $84
Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday as investors weighed the impact of the United States' naval blockade of Iran against expectations that global crude supplies remain sufficient to prevent an immediate price spike. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - sim»»»
Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations
US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Trump's speeches, the White House said Thursday. Gabriel Perez allegedly made more than $100,000 with bets placed on the prediction market Kalshi about specific»»»
US spy agencies split over China election intel
Washington: Newly declassified US government records released by President Donald Trump's administration show sharp internal disagreements within the American intelligence community over how to assess and report alleged Chinese efforts to influence the 2020 US presidential election. Get updated fas»»»
16 hours of study, one big dream: How Aryan Gupta secured NEET UG 2026 with 715/720
For Aryan Gupta, securing the top rank in NEET UG 2026 is not just an academic achievement — it is the first step towards fulfilling a deeply personal mission. The 17-year-old from Ludhiana secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 after scoring 715 marks out of 720, sharing the highest score nationally with »»»
Manga Majlis event in Riyadh shines a light on anime production process
RIYADH: Anime and manga enthusiasts gathered in Riyadh on July 16 for the Manga Majlis Community Initiative, where industry professionals offered a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind anime production while organizers emphasized accessibility by welcoming members of the Deaf commu»»»
Qatar intercepts number of aerial attacks on Friday; child injured by shrapnel
Doha, Qatar: Qatar elevated its security level twice on Friday morning, July 17, 2026, as its armed forces intercepted a number of aerial attacks, one of which resulted in a shrapnel injury to a child. The Ministry of Interior sent out two alerts at around 3:30 am and then another at approximately »»»
