Kuwait City, Kuwait: At least one person was injured on Tuesday, Kuwait's defence ministry said, following the latest Iranian attack on the country. "The injured individual is receiving the necessary medical care and is in stable condition," defence ministry spokesman Colonel Staff Saud Abdulaziz A»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, held a phone call with HE Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sultanate of Oman. During the call, they reviewed»»»

BusinessGermanyAre German companies leaving the country?Dirk KaufmannShould I stay or should I go? Given Germany's high cost and sluggish growth, some business leaders are mulling relocating, or at least investing abroad. DW has a look at the numbers. https://p.dw.com/p/5GkwpProduction of electric »»»

Islamabad: Pakistan Navy search and rescue teams battled rough seas Thursday as the search for the five-member crew of a cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea entered its second day, officials said. Wreckage was recovered Wednesday, with no sign of the missing crew members. The aircraft, op»»»

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said its forces had struck key infrastructure and facilities at four US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, in a statement issued after renewed US strikes on Iran on July 9. The Iranian strikes follow more than 90 sites across Iran, which were targeted by the »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Turkey on July 7 for the Nato summit where he said he will discuss the supply of badly needed Patriot missiles and boosting Ukraine’s air defences. "We expect a strong and productive Nato Summit. Decisions are needed now that will provide greater p»»»

Ukraine arrived at this week's key Nato summit in Turkey determined to persuade US President Donald Trump that the momentum in the war has shifted in Kyiv's favour, despite Russian forces continuing to make slow but steady territorial gains in the Donbas. Trump struck an optimistic tone ahead of th»»»

Kazakhstan's Constitutional Court ruled on July 7 that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev would be eligible to run for another presidential term under the country's newly adopted constitution. The ruling follows Tokayev's own request for a constitutional interpretation after Kazakhstan approved a new »»»

Pakistan's security forces have killed 54 militants during operations launched after a series of coordinated attacks in Balochistan over the past four days, while 42 civilians and security personnel also lost their lives in the violence, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Li»»»

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said its forces had struck key infrastructure and facilities at four US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, in a statement issued after renewed US strikes on Iran on July 9. The Iranian strikes follow more than 90 sites across Iran, which were targeted by the »»»

The US Treasury Department has announced it will no longer allow Iranian oil sales to be conducted in US dollars on global markets after several tankers were hit by projectiles while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. The move has left more than 60 million barrels of Iranian crude stranded a»»»

The IMF has cut its global growth forecast for the second time this year, flagging "uncertainty and risks" brought on by the war in Iran. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez responds to threats from Donald Trump that the US will cut off all trade with his country. And, the heatwave is putting Fran»»»

A U.S. military delegation will arrive in Beirut in the coming days to coordinate the ground implementation of a framework agreement that calls for Hezbollah's disarmament and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory. U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa said Friday that preparations we»»»

U.S. President Donald Trump has said anew that Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has promised to help on the issue of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Asked whether al-Sharaa has made any “commitments” to him on “helping with Hezbollah in Lebanon,” Trump told a reporter: “Yeah he did. He’s done a great job. He»»»

Keelung, Taiwan: Taiwan's weather forecaster warned on Thursday of "destructive" winds as the biggest typhoon in years swept towards the island after pounding US Pacific territories. Typhoon Bavi is whipping up waves several metres high and is expected to batter the island's north on Friday and Sat»»»

For generations, Metro Manila has been defined by traffic. The Philippine capital, home to more than 15 million people and the centre of an urban region of nearly 30 million, is one of Asia's most congested metropolitan areas. Commuters routinely spend hours each day traveling between home and work»»»

AI-enabled factory technologies could deliver productivity gains of up to 60% and make production in high-cost countries more competitive than offshoring, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group and the BCG Institute. The report warns that without investment in factory-of-the-future ca»»»

TEHRAN: Iran summoned the British ambassador to Tehran to protest what it called “baseless accusations,” state media said on Thursday, after a London court jailed two people for a knife attack it said was carried out at Iran’s behest. “Following the repetition of false and baseless accusations by B»»»

The Plenum of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) unanimously decided on Thursday that the election of members from the professional quota for the new composition of the Council should be completed on November 21. The prosecutors will hold their general meeting on October 17 and vote on November 24.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held a phone call on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the call, t»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty called for establishing an Egyptian investment body to coordinate the country’s investments across Africa, as Cairo seeks to expand the presence of Egyptian companies on the continent. Abdelatty made the »»»

DUBAI: Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun met with US Ambassador to Beirut Michel Issa to discuss his upcoming official visit to the United States on the invitation of US President Donald Trump, as well as the current situation in Lebanon and the wider region. During the meeting, President Aoun stress»»»

Deputy Foreign Minister Ivanka Tasheva held a meeting with the Ambassador of The Netherlands to Bulgaria, Arthur den Hartog, on Wednesday, the Ministry said on Thursday. The two sides discussed a wide range of issues related to the development of bilateral relations. They reaffirmed their shared co»»»

GERB-UDF will submit a bill banning children under the age of 16 from using social media, GERB-UDF Deputy Floor Leader and Healthcare Committee Chair Kostadin Angelov said on Thursday. "We all know that social media are dangerous. We also know that when a product is free, the user is the product," »»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (C) arrives in Ulaanbaatar on a three-day state visit to Mongolia on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap South Korea seeks phased denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula as it also seeks to normalize ties with North Korea, President Lee Jae Myung has said ahead of his st»»»

Jenin — PSE: A Palestinian journalist said Israeli prisons have become a “graveyard” for the living, following a dramatic decline in his health after being released earlier this year. Mujahed Bani Mufleh, 37, spent six months in jail after being accused of inciting violence against Israel through h»»»

Greenlanders attending a traditional kayaking championship ​in Nuuk rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed call for U.S. control of the Arctic island on Wednesday, saying its future should be decided by Greenlanders themselves. Speaking ​at ‌a NATO summit in Turkey's Ankara, Trump ⁠renewed »»»

RIYADH: Dubai’s economy maintained its positive momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate’s gross domestic product reaching 232 billion Emirati dirhams ($63.1 billion), a 2.4 percent yearly increase. According to Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, the performance was attribute»»»

Bulgaria will take over command of the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Group, a trilateral naval initiative involving Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, with the leadership role rotating every six months among the three participating countries. Turkey currently holds command of the group, but responsibil»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the government has taken key steps during its first week in office, including submitting the draft state budget for 2026 after months of uncertainty and political tensions. Speaking at the start of a government meeting, Radev said the proposed financial fra»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3605 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative»»»

Arab Finance: Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh discussed with China-based intelligent manufacturing company Jiangsu Changhong the establishment of a factory in Egypt to manufacture automotive equipment and production lines, with an initial investment of around $20 millio»»»

Aspirational luxury clients – those who strategically purchase luxury goods and services rather than the ultra-high-net-worth individuals who habitually engage with luxury – are increasingly turning to new ownership models, experiences and AI-powered personalization to shape how they engage with br»»»

UK police drew batons amid a clash with enraged locals at a protest in Glasgow, Scotland on Tuesday, as officers evacuated two men accused of being involved in a rape away from the furious crowd. The protesters gathered outside an apartment block in the city’s East End over concerns that someone li»»»

Despite US attempts to sabotage and manipulate the event, the UN General Assembly has followed the request of the Cuban delegation to debate the “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.” While this debate has been an a»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he called Iran’s leadership “scum” and “violent people.” The spat came as the US resumed strikes in Iran in the most serious flare-up of hostilities since the countries signed a preliminary peace framework last »»»

The US could grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot anti-aircraft missiles, President Donald Trump has said during a meeting with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Türkiye. He maintained, however, that Washington would not supply the missiles directly»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iran Accuses NATO Chief of Exposing Europe’s ‘Willful Complicity’ in Aggression Against Tehran 09-07-2026 12:00 PM Iran’s Foreign Ministry »»»

Doha: International reserves and foreign currency liquidity at Qatar Central Bank (QCB) rose by 1.24% year-on-year in June, reaching QR262.114bn, compared with the same period in 2025, when they stood at QR258.898bn. Data issued by QCB showed that its official international reserves increased by 1.»»»

The Chinese geophysical scientific research vessel Shi Yan 6'docks at a port in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2023, despite neighboring India's objections due to security concerns. File Photo by Chamila Karunarathne/EPA July 9 (UPI) -- China's expanding marine research fleet is giving Beijing a powerful n»»»

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial on obstruction of justice charges is broadcast live on a television screen at Seoul Station on Thursday. The Supreme Court upheld a seven-year prison term. Photo by Yonhap The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a seven-year prison term for former Pr»»»

The Hungarian forint staged a modest recovery on Thursday morning after suffering its steepest decline in weeks, as investors continue to react to worsening geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over Hungary’s public finances. Forint rebounds after volatile trading Following Wednesd»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi student Dana Adel Al Zarooni was crowned the UAE champion of the 10th edition of the Arab Reading Challenge on Thursday after outperforming more than 830,000 students who took part in the competition from schools across the country. The winner was announced during a ceremony held a»»»

Manama: An AFP correspondent in the Bahraini capital Manama heard explosions on Thursday as air-raid sirens were activated for a third time, hours after Iranian attacks in the night. "The siren has been sounded... Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Arab Investment & Trade Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) revealed that the average Arab ranking remained stable at 102nd place globally in its composite index of investment climate components for 2025. This reflects the continued gap from the global average ranking of about 23»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026, reporting net profit of QR812.8m. Despite the challenging geopolitical situation, the Group delivered solid financial results in the first half of 2026, underscoring the successful execution of its»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted yesterday, a delegation representing the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, comprising Mohamad Mourad, Vice President for International Relations, and Rafael Solimeo, Director and Head of the International Office. The delegation was received by Mohamed bin Ahmed Al »»»

Dubai: Nasdaq Dubai has recorded 33 new fixed-income listings worth $13.8 billion since the beginning of 2026, with international issuers accounting for 40% of the total, strengthening Dubai’s position in sukuk and debt capital markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

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U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa met Friday with President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Speaker Nabih Berri, ahead of a new round of talks between Lebanon and Israel this month in Rome. The two sides had previously met for five rounds of U.S.-sponsored talks in Washington aimed at ending »»»