President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court. The United States will slap taxes of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners a»»»

According to data published this spring by Romanian recruitment platform eJobs, approximately 75% of Romanian employees feel increased financial pressure due to rising living costs, while 42.5% believe that a single source of income is no longer enough to maintain a decent standard of living. At th»»»

SANAA: Yemen's Minister of Oil and Minerals Dr. Mohammed Bamqaa affirmed the government's readiness to restore oil operations, noting that the previous suspension of oil exports disrupted government functions, delayed salary payments, and contributed to a decline in public services. In remarks to A»»»

BRUSSELS/DUBAI: Gulf and Arab countries have condemned the Houthi attack on a Saudi ship while it was sailing in the Red Sea, saying the act was a flagrant violation of international laws on the freedom of navigation and a direct threat to regional security and stability of the region. The Palestin»»»

Fidesz and KDNP members of parliament have turned to the Constitutional Court (CC) over the 17th constitutional amendment, which, among other things, terminated the mandate of President of the Republic Tamás Sulyok, introduced a 12-year (or three-term) time limit on parliamentary mandates, and set »»»

Ukrainian forces have hit Wildberries warehouses in multiple Russian cities for several day. Ukraine's official line says the facilities were used to store dual-use goods: body armor, military uniforms, fiber optics. Plausible? Hardly ever.The very same items are freely sold on Amazon, Temu, AliExp»»»

A three-judge panel on Thursday rejected a motion seeking to halt Tennessee implementing a new congressional map ahead of next's months primary elections. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 24 (UPI) -- A federal court has allowed Tennessee to use a new congressional map that elimina»»»

Continue the Change (CC) MP Marin Tihomirov called from the parliamentary rostrum on Friday for assistance from the competent institutions regarding a case involving Roma homes in Stara Zagora. In a declaration to Parliament, he said that, as a member of the Human Rights Committee, he had been info»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara has inaugurated the “Environment and Life” exhibition, showcasing more than 30 artworks that celebrate nature and promote environmental awareness through creative expression and recycled materials. Organised by Katara in collaboration with Seash»»»

DAMASCUS: Fearful of political and battlefield developments, former Assad-era officers, personnel and Syrian Hezbollah members who fled to Lebanon after the regime’s fall are searching for safer, more stable options. For some, returning to Syria is becoming “a viable choice.” “We go to sleep hearin»»»

ROCESTER: Lucas Herbert and Bryson DeChambeau picked up right where they left off at Royal Birkdale to sit first and second respectively after the opening round of LIV Golf UK on Thursday. Having finished tied sixth at the Open last weekend, Ripper GC star Herbert closed the day at the JCB Golf and»»»

At least three people were wounded after a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at a warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries near Saint Petersburg early Friday, regional officials said. Kyiv has struck five Wildberries warehouses since July 18, killing eight night-shift workers»»»

More than 101,000 students are set to begin higher education at Hungarian universities this September, including a significant number from abroad. We have gathered the key points newly admitted students need to watch, the most popular universities and courses, and what the new government is promisi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The British Chamber of Commerce Qatar (BCCQ) welcomed almost 100 members and guests to B-Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton Doha, for its annual Summer Sundowners, reaffirming the Chamber’s commitment to strengthening business relationships and supporting collaboration across the UK-Qatar busine»»»

Asen Simeonov, the stepfather accused in the abduction of 11-year-old Natalia, faces a prison sentence of between 10 and 20 years or life imprisonment if convicted on the most serious charge against him. Prosecutors also say part or all of his property could be confiscated. The information was conf»»»

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has completed a $2.5bn private placement, bringing external investors into its shareholder base for the first time as it seeks funding for expansion and future growth. The company said in a statement circulated on July 23 that it had issued an»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its 2026 summer activities, Al Arabi Sports Club organised a major health awareness lecture titled, “Hydrate Your Body” in collaboration with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), reinforcing its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles among young people. The educat»»»

The trial of former Uzbekneftegaz chairman Bahodir Siddiqov deepens scrutiny of state energy contracting as Bakhtiyor Fazylov’s once-dominant business empire continues to unravel. WHAT: Siddiqov and eight others, including representatives of Enter Engineering and Eriell Management, face charges inc»»»

Bahrain activated its sirens early Friday, warning residents to shelter from detected fire hours after the U.S. military said it had wrapped up its 13th night of strikes against Iran. The Gulf states have come under frequent fire over the past week as the U.S. and Iran exchange escalating strikes i»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives H E Iruthisham Adam met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of the Maldives H E Hamad bin Mohammed Al Dosari. During the meeting, cooperation relations between the two countries were reviewed.»»»

Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health on Friday condemned renewed and unjustified Israeli attack targeting medical personnel in southern Lebanon, after an ambulance was hit in Nabatieh Al-Fawqa a day earlier, wounding two paramedics. In a statement, the ministry said the strike directly targeted “an »»»

Kozo Okamoto, the Japanese militant who took part in a deadly attack on Tel Aviv's airport more than five decades ago, died Thursday in Beirut, the Palestinian group that had been protecting him said. He was 78. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a faction that is the second-largest»»»

The IAEA has issued a response to the murder of Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant chief engineer Alexander Yakovlev, but without targeted criticism or naming those responsible, Rosatom chief Alexei Likhachev said. "We will persistently raise these issues with the IAEA, inform our partners, and all of »»»

Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company has started discussions with the Abu Dhabi Government over a revision of taxi fares following its acquisition of National Taxi, although no change has been approved and the final decision rests with the authorities. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bala»»»

REDWOOD CITY, CALIFORNIA: Electronic Arts, Inc. has revealed the cover of the Ultimate Plus Edition for EA Sports FC 27, featuring Real Madrid superstars Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham following their outstanding performances at the World Cup this summer, alongside the first-look at EA SPORTS FC»»»

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION IN SOUTHERN UKRAINE: In a field in southern Ukraine, soldiers scrawled sardonic messages on a sleek grey attack drone that would soon be hunting Russian ships on the Black Sea — part ​of a widening Ukrainian campaign to isolate Crimea and weaken Moscow’s war effort. Operating f»»»

Abu Dhabi: The husband of Carol Pratt, the much-loved vice principal of Raha International School's Gardens Campus, has shared heartbreaking details of the road accident in Canada that claimed her life, revealing that the crash also killed her parents while their teenage son remains in intensive ca»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Mobility has launched two new bus routes connecting the Mohamed Bin Zayed City Rail Station to key bus stations across the capital, making it easier for Etihad Rail passengers to complete their journeys by public transport. The MR1 and MR2 lines link the rail station to the Main Bu»»»

Since the launch of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 on 5 November 2023, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates has set a global benchmark for rapid humanitarian response and sustained support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza S»»»

Animation will be the focus of the fifth day of the programme at the 11th Burgas International Film Festival, the festival organisers said on Friday. For the fourth consecutive year, Oscar-nominated Bulgarian director and animator Theodore Ushev will present his Aquanima animation selection. This y»»»

Doha, Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group), one of the region’s leading logistics groups providing cross-border and integrated supply chain solutions, announced its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026 following a meeting of the Board of Directors held yesterday and chaired »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched the first edition of its Summer Saturday Sports Forum, a month-long initiative designed to encourage physical activity, strengthen social bonds and enhance the wellbeing of ministry employees and their families. Organised by the Mi»»»

Doha, Qatar: The outgoing Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul has described his three-year tenure in Doha as both productive and deeply rewarding, highlighting the elevation of India-Qatar relations to a strategic partnership and significant progress in political, economic and energy cooperation»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Communications Regulatory Authority, organised a workshop on knowledge transfer in the field of competition protection recently. A number of specialists and relevant officials from both entities participated in the session.»»»

Beijing: The death toll from a landslide in southwestern China rose to 11, with rescuers still searching for 50 missing people in the rubble, where there are "no signs of life", according to authorities. The landslide, which occurred last Friday in Chongqing's Pengshui County, swept away several re»»»

On July 24, 1969, Apollo 11 returned to Earth, ending its historic moon-landing mission. After the spacecraft's splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins were flown by helicopter to the recovery ship USS Hornet. 1 of 5 | Pararescueman Lt. Clancy Hat»»»

Sharjah: A mother’s decision to seek help from Sharjah Police after noticing worrying changes in her teenage son’s behaviour helped save the 16-year-old from slipping deeper into drug abuse, a senior police official has revealed. Brigadier Majid Sultan Al Asam, Director of the Prevention and Drug C»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar witnessed a total value of transactions across various payment systems worth QR99.101bn with total number of transactions reaching 75.135 million in June this year. The data released by Qatar Central Bank (QCB) yesterday highlighted notable shifts in the country’s payment ecosyst»»»

ALKHOBAR: Fahad Alturki loves Japan. He also loves food. And music. As the founder of Kantami, under the umbrella of his company Green Sand Concepts, he’s providing experiences that combine all three. Kantami is an eatery based around the concept of the izakaya — a casual gastropub-style Japanese e»»»

SAINT PETERSBURG: Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse for a Russian e-commerce giant near Saint Petersburg early Friday, triggering a fire that sent smoke pouring over the historic city, according to local officials and an AFP reporter. Kyiv has targeted Saint Petersburg as it steps up long-range dron»»»

DUBAI: The Jordanian singer-songwriter talks motherhood, identity, and authenticity. I clearly remember my first solo performance, at five years old, in kindergarten. When I stepped on that stage, I felt something in my heart that was different and extremely special. It made me fall in love with th»»»

Large-scale landscaping works are underway on Aaly Tokombaev Avenue in Bishkek as part of preparations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. More than 600 trees are planned to be planted along the avenue. According to the Bishkek City Hall, the works are being carried out on the s»»»

Qatar shooter Rashid Saleh Al Athba won gold medal in the men’s individual skeet competition at the ISSF World Cup (rifle, pistol, shotgun) currently being held in Hangzhou, China, with the participation of a select group of world champions. This is the first individual gold medal ever won by a sho»»»

Doha: Qatar’s under-23 team has been drawn in a tough Group D alongside Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia for the men’s football tournament at the 20th Asian Games, which will be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026. The football competition, which begins on September 15 ahead of the»»»

PARIS: ‌France has requested assistance from the European Union to help it deal with a major wildfire near the country’s Atlantic coast, said President Emmanuel Macron on Friday. “The situation remains ‌extremely tense ‌with the ‌fires hitting ⁠our country, particularly in ⁠Gironde,” wrote Macron o»»»

THE HAGUE: Karim Khan will go down in the history of the International Criminal Court as the prosecutor who clinched arrest warrants against the leaders of Russia and Israel but also as the one who “poisoned the atmosphere” within the institution. Rigour and precision are the watchwords of this 56-»»»

BEIJING: China’s Coast Guard said on Friday it imposed “control measures” on several Philippine vessels that it said ‌were ‌operating illegally ‌in ⁠the waters around Scarborough ⁠Shoal, as tensions over contested features in the South ⁠China Sea rose ‌this ‌week. On Thursday, ‌the Philippines ‌acc»»»

DUBAI: “Lucky” — the half-ironic nickname given to the series’ protagonist, Luciana Armstrong (Anya Taylor-Joy) — is entertaining and irritating in equal measure. Entertaining because it’s a slickly presented thriller full of propulsive action; irritating because of some staggeringly lazy “twists” »»»

DUBAI: Despite incorporating nearly every cliché in the spy-comedy playbook, “Ride or Die” succeeds thanks to one important ingredient: The irresistible chemistry between Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer. Their easy rapport transforms what could have been another formulaic action caper into a »»»

Doha: The Qatar Stars League (QSL) and Doha Bank announced the extension of their strategic partnership agreement, main sponsorship and league naming rights until 2030. The move underscores the success of their collaboration, and reflects their mutual trust and shared commitment to supporting and d»»»