Dubai: DP World has completed major dredging work at Senegal’s Port of Ndayane 13 months ahead of schedule, allowing construction of the quay and other marine infrastructure to begin earlier than planned. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The $1.2 billion project is due »»»

President Joseph Aoun has discussed regional developments and the situation in southern Lebanon in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron. Aoun also updated Macron on his recent visit to Washington, the presidency said Sunday in a post on the X platform. During the call, Aoun briefed Ma»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation has announced the launch of its “10 Billion Steps” initiative, which aims to encourage healthy lifestyles and support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The initiative runs from July to December 2026 under the slogan “Don’t Count Your Steps, Let Them Count.”»»»

ROCESTER, ENGLAND: Lucas Herbert did not just win LIV Golf UK Presented by JCB 2026, he also rewrote the league’s record book. The Ripper GC star closed with a 10-under 62 on Sunday to finish at 30-under for the event, a wire-to-wire victory by six shots that stands as the lowest winning score in L»»»

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Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading financial and business hub, and the Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in talent development and help bridge the gap between academic learning and industry pra»»»

Dubai: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has signed an agreement with Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer to help international investors, business owners and family offices establish or expand their presence in the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The a»»»

BEIRUT: Lebanon’s confrontation with Hezbollah is no longer confined to the issue of the group’s weapons and the implementation of international commitments in the South. It has expanded to a broader campaign to tighten state control over seaports, the airport and border crossings, curbing Hezbolla»»»

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ADEN: Airstrikes carried out by the Yemeni armed forces against Houthi positions and gatherings in recent weeks have reshaped the military scene after nearly four years of stalemate under the UN-brokered truce. While the government views the operations as a shift in the way the conflict is being ma»»»

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Ras Al Khaimah: Construction has officially begun on Janu Al Marjan Island, a new luxury hotel and branded residences development in Ras Al Khaimah that is scheduled to open in 2029. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The project marks the second joint venture between Mar»»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices tumbled more than 6 percent on Monday after the ‌US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend after two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell $6»»»

Doha, Qatar: From sports and science to technology, creativity and personal development, Qatar Foundation (QF) is once again transforming Education City into a vibrant summer destination where children and youth and families can learn, explore and grow. Running until end of August, QF’s extensive s»»»

The Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved the basic curriculum plans for the 2026–2027 academic year for schools with an 11-year education system and for classes gradually transitioning to a 12-year education model. The document also sets the schedule for school holidays: In add»»»

The Hungarian government has outlined its strategy to rescue Lake Velence, combining immediate dredging works with long-term water retention measures and new legislation aimed at protecting one of the country’s most vulnerable lakes from climate change and overdevelopment. With the lake’s water lev»»»

Firefighters battled throughout the night and into Monday morning to tackle "monster" wildfires ​in France and Spain as authorities warned of a fresh heatwave set to hit already drought-stricken areas in coming days. French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a crisis cabinet meeting to discus»»»

The fire in southwest France was about 15 kilometres away from Bordeaux on Sunday, as authorities in France and Spain battled wildfires that have forced roughly 300,000 people from their homes across both countries. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the situation in Bordeaux as "unprecedent»»»

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, using his first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office to underline London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv. The visit comes ahead of Zelensky's trip to Washington on Tuesday.  Zelens»»»

The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the right to peaceful protest is guaranteed under the Constitution and cannot be denied, while indicating that it may frame an all-India protocol for regulating peaceful demonstrations. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, along with J»»»

KINSHASA: The number ​of confirmed ‌Ebola cases ⁠in ‌the ⁠Democratic ​Republic ⁠of ⁠Congo ⁠has increased ⁠to 3,200, ​including ⁠1,405 deaths, government ​data showed ‌on ​Sunday. Ebola infections have so far been recorded in five of the country's 26 provinces, with the north-eastern province of Itu»»»

Partial traffic restrictions have been introduced at the intersection of Kievskaya and Tynystanov streets in Bishkek starting July 26, the municipal enterprise Bishkekteploset reported. The restrictions are related to ongoing work to modernize the city’s heating networks. Specialists are dismantlin»»»

Bulgaria's tourism industry has reported a 9% decline in foreign visitors during the 2026 summer season, while the country's key inbound markets continue to shift, according to Ivan Groshev, Chairman of the Association of Incoming Agencies. For the first time in years, Germany has lost its position»»»

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is transforming rather than eliminating jobs, with technology, healthcare and renewable energy expected to generate hundreds of thousands of new employment opportunities over the next decade. According to data from Tallo, the most sought-after careers in th»»»

Businesses across Europe are facing a growing leadership challenge as fewer young professionals from Generation Z aspire to management roles, raising concerns about the future pipeline of corporate leaders. Global studies indicate that only around 6% of Gen Z employees want to become managers or ta»»»

Dubai: Ammar Akhtar had Dh15,000 left after paying the licensing and setup costs for Finalrentals. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.There was no advertising budget, and he chose to build the car rental platform without loans or debt. The business would rely on technolog»»»

Authorities in Seattle are investigating a shooting that left two people dead and five other injured. By UPI July 26 (UPI) -- Authorities in Seattle said a shooting erupted Sunday evening near the Space Needle, killing two people and wounding five others. Seattle Fire Department spokesperson Grace »»»

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A city beach is being developed on the bank of Ak-Buura River in Osh’s Yugo-Vostok microdistrict, Osh Deputy Mayor Shumkarbek Paiziev said. According to him, the site has already been leveled, sand has been delivered, and sunshades for visitors are being installed. A pedestrian bridge across the ri»»»

SEATTLE: A shooting killed two people and wounded five including a child on Sunday evening during a popular food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle, a city fire department spokesperson said. The gunfire erupted around 6 p.m. in the waning hours of the Bite of Seattle, an annual festival that»»»

Manila: The family of billionaire businessman Manny Villar Jr. is willing to donate land needed for the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension, Transportation Secretary Giovanni "Banoy" Lopez said, potentially removing one of the biggest obstacles that has delayed the multibillion-peso »»»

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Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says by violating the Islamabad MoU with Iran, the US has betrayed diplomacy for the 3rd time in a singl»»»

Doha, Qatar: Nearly one million visits to Qatar’s Al Meezan legal portal during the first half of 2026 underline the growing importance of accessible and reliable legal information, as citizens, residents, businesses and government institutions increasingly turn to official sources to understand th»»»

Dubai: There’s a juncture, where the art of painting and the craft of perfumery collide, which was brought to life at Hamidi’s recently hosted Sip & Paint Summer Soirée - a thoughtfully curated afternoon that blended creativity, fragrance, and self-expression into an unforgettable sensory experienc»»»

German investigators on Sunday searched for a man who allegedly drove a van into a crowd near Berlin's Pride festival, killing one person and injuring many others, before allegedly stabbing additional people with a machete in what authorities believe was an Islamist extremist terror attack.»»»

Russia has completed the ratification process for an intergovernmental agreement with Kyrgyzstan on the legal status of representative offices of competent authorities in the areas of internal affairs and migration. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the relevant document. The agreement was co»»»

A mass shooting near the Space Needle landmark in Seattle killed two people on Sunday and wounded at least four others, including a child, according to US media and a local hospital. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said one suspect has been taken into custody following the incident in a popular tourist »»»

A 14-year-old girl was taken to hospital after falling from the roof of a children’s home in Pécs, southern Hungary, in an incident that occurred two weeks ago. Police have confirmed that a criminal investigation is underway, while the institution has also launched an internal inquiry into the circ»»»

DUBAI: Israel’s political leadership is encouraging settler violence against Palestinians in West bank, senior Israeli army officials have warned as efforts to calm tensions have been largely ignored by influential figures in the settlement movement. Security officials say there was “no civilian ad»»»

A NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar district after receiving lower-than-expected marks in the medical entrance examination. The student, identified as Ankita Sangale, was from Jalalpur village in Karjat taluka. Her family said she scored 166 marks in NEET but was »»»

Manila: In an unlikely alliance that brings together the Philippines' richest businessman and one of its most celebrated athletes, Filipino billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr. and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao are moving closer to taking over the modernisation of an electricity cooperative in the count»»»

July 27 (UPI) -- Two locations of a Jewish-owned Toronto bakery chain were damaged overnight, authorities said Sunday, as the incidents are being investigated by Toronto Police Service's Hate Crime Unit. The Toronto Police Service said both locations suffered broken windows, but only one appeared t»»»

TEHRAN: The United States and Iran paused their attacks for a second straight day Sunday, as efforts continued to bring them back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal largely undermined by recent exchanges of fire, as Donald Trump’s UN envoy said the president was “giving talks some space.”»»»

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed to Russian leader Vladimir Putin to «freeze» the conflict in Ukraine with the assistance of world powers. He made this statement during the 22nd Forum of Interregional Cooperation of the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan in Omsk, local media re»»»

It is the duty of the Hungarian government to represent the rights of Hungarians living beyond the borders, which also means that these rights cannot be diminished, Zoltán Tarr, Minister for Social Relations and Culture, stressed on Sunday in Fehéregyháza, Transylvania, at the inauguration ceremony»»»

MAGHAZI, Palestinian Territories: Just days before her final secondary school examinations, the house opposite the temporary home where 18-year-old Saba Rabah was living in central Gaza was bombed.She and her family fled, leaving behind everything they had.It was only the latest ordeal in a war tha»»»

Authorities in Seattle are investigating a shooting that left multiple victims on Sunday. By UPI July 26 (UPI) -- Authorities in Seattle said a shooting erupted Sunday evening near the Space Needle, resulting in "multiple" victims. The Seattle Police Department said in a statement that the shooting»»»

JERUSALEM: As Israel heads into a fiercely contested general election on October 27, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Eisenkot’s rise comes at a pivotal moment in Israeli politics, with the election widely viewed as a r»»»