SAN DIEGO: A Saudi delegation led by Vice Minister of Health for Planning and Development Abdulaziz Al-Rumaih concluded its participation in the BIO International Convention in San Diego. The delegation achieved several key outcomes, including signing strategic agreements and partnerships with lead»»»

Adam Greenstreet and Param Tanna broke the record for the fastest time to erect a two man tent (team of two). Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records July 2 (UPI) -- A pair of experienced campers in Britain broke a Guinness World Record by erecting their two-man tent in a time of 1 minute and 4.95»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Corolla Wild Horse Fund (@corollawildhorsefundinc) July 2 (UPI) -- An organization dedicated to protecting wild horses in North Carolina said several apples found on a beach had apparently fallen from a cargo ship. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund said offici»»»

RIYADH: The International Center for AI Research and Ethics, in collaboration with UNESCO and the International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence, is inviting submissions for the research workshop which will accompany the Global Forum on the Ethics of AI. The forum will be hosted by Saudi »»»

GENEVA - The director of the Serbian government Office for IT and e-Governance Mihailo Jovanovic, who is heading a Serbian delegation at the 1st Global Dialogue on AI Governance forum, said on Monday it was the largest UN conference on digital development and noted that Serbia did not view artifici»»»

Doha, Qatar: With schools closed for the summer, parents across Qatar are looking for meaningful ways to keep children active, engaged and entertained during the long break. Fortunately, the country offers a diverse lineup of summer camps and programmes spanning sports, creativity, culture, technol»»»

Dubai: Dubai Customs and Emirates SkyCargo jointly developed an integrated logistics system to keep food, medicines and other essential goods moving into the UAE and across the Gulf as regional geopolitical tensions continue to put pressure on global supply chains. Sign up for our daily business ne»»»

Bulgarian farmers blocked the Ivaylovgrad–Kyprinos border crossing with Greece three times on Monday, briefly stopping traffic for up to 30 minutes each time. They demanded that vehicles over 3.5 tons be allowed through, protest organizer Hristo Parasarev told BTA. He argued that during peak harves»»»

DOHA: Hamad International Airport has partnered with Qatar Airways to introduce Fast Pass, a new facial recognition service designed to streamline the departure process by allowing eligible passengers to move through selected airport touchpoints with fewer document checks. The biometric verificatio»»»

Manila: Senator Chiz Escudero was elected as the presiding officer of the Senate impeachment court that will try Vice President Sara Duterte. Escudero received 12 votes after being nominated by Senator Ping Lacson, despite objections from Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, who argued that the Senate pres»»»

Sharjah has further cemented its reputation as a global destination for the jewellery industry after the 57th Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show concluded with record business activity, strong international participation and a significant rise in buyer spending. The five-day exhibition, organised b»»»

Dubai: More than 9.4 million travellers benefited from Dubai's AI-powered smart ravel ecosystem during the first six months of 2026, as the emirate continued to strengthen its position as a global leader in smart border control and seamless passenger movement. The General Directorate of Identity an»»»

The United States has expressed appreciation to Bulgaria for hosting American military tanker aircraft at Sofia Airport over the past five months, highlighting the role of the country within NATO operations and broader alliance support activities. The acknowledgment came from General Alexus Grynkew»»»

Ukrainian emergency personnel work at the scene of a Russian missile strike on a residential district of Kyiv on Monday. Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA July 6 (UPI) -- At least 13 people were killed and 46 injured, five of them children, in a major Russian airborne assault on Kyiv overnight, a day b»»»

The Trump name is now attached to no fewer than three vast developments in Romania — and there is still some way to go before the end of the presidential term. A luxury district is planned in Cluj-Napoca, a Trump Tower in Bucharest, and, in the capital, even a themed park bearing the president’s na»»»

Damascus, July 6 (SANA) Relations between Syria and France have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past quarter century, shifting from diplomatic engagement to years of political and legal confrontation following crimes committed by the deposed regime. With the fall of the deposed regime »»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s government sector has recorded financial savings exceeding SR300 million ($79.8 million) since the National Center for Water Efficiency and Rationalization began its operations in 2023, while the residential sector achieved savings of nearly SR200 million during the same peri»»»

UNITED NATIONS, New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that an uncontrolled “experiment” is being run on the world’s societies through the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence “without a plan, and without consent,” as he unveiled a new AI Child Safety Pledge and renew»»»

Dubai: Entrepreneurs looking to start a business in the UAE should pay close attention to artificial intelligence (AI), food security, manufacturing and compliance, according to several business leaders at a panel discussion in Dubai. The business leaders say these sectors are creating new opportun»»»

London: Prince Harry's accommodation plans in London were thrown into confusion Monday after Buckingham Palace contradicted his spokesperson and denied he would stay there, in the latest snag to his UK visit. The estranged prince was to arrive in the UK to start a five-day visit, without his family»»»

dubai: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday accepted the resignation of its General Secretary Champat Rai, as investigations into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple gathered pace with fresh financial revelations and governance reforms under discussion. The tr»»»

A Royal Air Force P-8A Poseidon from 42 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron has completed the first-ever North Pole flyover by the aircraft type after departing from Evenes Air Base in northern Norway. The milestone flight came as the Royal Navy carrier HMS Prince of Wales was approached by Russian military »»»

Manila: Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the Philippines floored the pedal to the metal in the first quarter of 2026, rising 36.2%, bucking a broader slowdown in the automotive market. Industry data released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manu»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria soon, Syrian state media said Sunday, making him the first Western leader to arrive in the country since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in 2024. Macron hosted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the former Islamist leader who seized power»»»

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule. "The head of the government's emergency committee Mohammed al-Farra has officially subm»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Monday with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defense of the Republic of Ireland, HE Helen McEntee, who is currently visiting the country. They explored ways to su»»»

Dubai: By now, you have probably seen the footage, sleek jets trailing red, white and blue smoke as they glide past the Statue of Liberty. That was Fursan Al Emarat, the UAE's national aerobatics team, taking part in America's 250th birthday celebrations. Flying alongside the US Navy's Blue Angels »»»

A large-scale attack on Russian territory allegedly planned by Vladimir Zelensky ahead of the NATO summit was thwarted by the professional actions of Russia's Armed Forces, with the overwhelming majority of Ukrainian drones shot down or neutralized, the Russian Defense Ministry said. According to t»»»

Evgeni Dimitrov of the University of Southern California has been named this year's recipient of the Mathematics Prize of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Julian Revalski, chairman of the Prize Committee, said at the conference Mathematics Days in So»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways, in collaboration with Hamad International Airport (HIA), launched the “Fast Pass”, a facial recognition-based service designed to streamline passenger movement through selected airport touchpoints. The new biometric system enables eligible travellers to move through part»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 6 July 2026: First, the French papers ready themselves for an upcoming verdict in far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's embezzlement case. Next, the New York Times features a long read on the battle for the internet’s soul. Also, Folarin Balogun will»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Defence of the Republic of Ireland HE Helen McEntee, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral re»»»

South Korean-made K2 tanks, K9 howitzers and FA-50 jets are playing a front-line role as Poland prepares for possible Russian provocations. Soldiers taking part in military exercises codenamed 'Brave Boar 26' at the training ground in Orzysz in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland, 17 June 2026»»»

Syria is expecting a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, the first by a Western European head of state since Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa took power in 2024. Macron would be accompanied by a delegation "including investors and representatives of French companies". FRANCE 24's Matthew-M»»»

Syria is expecting its first Western European head of state since new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa swept to power in 2024. A Syrian state news agency reported that France's Emmanuel Macron will visit to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. It wouldn't be the first time the two have met. In May 2025»»»

The Palestinian movement Hamas announced Monday that it had dissolved its governing body in the Gaza Strip after nearly 20 years in power, paving the way for a technocratic committee to administer the territory. Hamas is preparing to dissolve the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two»»»

RIYADH: Business activity in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is poised for stronger momentum in the third quarter of 2026, driven by resilient domestic demand, improving regional trade conditions, and ongoing economic diversification efforts, according to Standard Chartered. In its latest report, the fina»»»

DHAHRAN: If you are keen to watch a sharp film about a 65-year-old Korean woman assassin, look no further than the aptly named “The Old Woman with the Knife.” One of the most daring offerings at the recent 12th Saudi Film Festival in Dhahran, which had a special focus on Korean cinema, that late ni»»»

As recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on regional business sentiment, the UAE continued to distinguish itself as one of the world’s most resilient and attractive investment destinations, with policy consistency, regulatory clarity and infrastructure readiness supporting investo»»»

Pleven has the potential to become a key engine of modernization and economic growth in Northern Bulgaria, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) Vice President Prof. Emanuel Mutafov said at the opening on Monday of a two-day regional forum titled "Priority Investment Projects and Knowledge and Techno»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Pakistani Mango Exhibition and its products will officially open on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif. Organised by the Celebrations Committee at the Private Engineering Office (PEO), in cooperation with the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in t»»»

Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles and drones on July 7, killing at least 11 people and wounding dozens on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey. This comes as, within Russia, the war has come under growing criticism as Ukraine has ramped up strikes inside the country and Russ»»»

An economically fragile country caught up in Russia’s hybrid war, Moldova is keen to make rapid progress for a quicker membership to the European Union. With the opening of the first chapter of accession negotiations, the EU launched its  €1.9 billion investment plan in the country. With this »»»

Kyiv has been struck by Russian missiles for the second time in less than a week, with at least 14 people killed. While Russia says it hit military-industrial targets and energy sites, the morning strikes hit residential areas in the early hours of the morning. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg tells us m»»»

As many residents prepare for summer holidays, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority and Abu Dhabi Police have urged the public to take simple safety measures before leaving their homes, warning that a few minutes of preparation can help prevent fires and protect lives and property. The authorities»»»

During last week’s extraordinary heat, a new term entered the public vocabulary: the “heat dome”. The phenomenon, which first raged over Western Europe, drifted eastwards and delivered historic extremes, shattering national records — with 42C recorded in Szécsény last Tuesday, the highest ever meas»»»

IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) has introduced a portfolio of micro-credential programs aimed at helping accounting and finance professionals and organisations develop the practical skills needed in an evolving business environment. The AI in Finance micro-credential comprises six learnin»»»

Dubai: Emirates customers consume more than 64 million pieces of premium chocolate every year. The figure is 4 million higher than the previous year, with the airline also handcrafting around 26 million chocolate desserts annually across Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class. Sig»»»

The Mathematics Days in Sofia conference has provided an opportunity to deepen joint research between Bulgarian mathematicians based in Bulgaria and abroad, and has helped strengthen the ties between them, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) full member Julian Revalski, chair of the conference's pr»»»

Deputy National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Governor Dr Asen Medjidiev ordered checks by the Fund’s Internal Audit Unit and Inspectorate as part of an overall review of the institution’s activities after he took office on July 2, the NHIF press centre said on Monday. The checks will cover the peri»»»