MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces hit defense industry complex enterprises in Kiev involved in the production of drones, infrastructure facilities in the ports of Odessa (Odesa) and Yuzhny as a result of group strikes carried out at night, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "»»»

NEW DELHI: India ‌has ordered shipowners, ship managers and recruitment companies not to deploy the country’s seafarers on vessels ​undertaking trips through the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed fighting in the region. India is the world’s third-largest supplier of seafarers, with more than 300,000 sa»»»

NEW YORK: The International Criminal Court warned the UN Security Council on Wednesday of the likelihood of new atrocities being committed in Sudan’s Darfur region, urging member states to act immediately to prevent a repeat of the mass crimes that first prompted the court’s intervention two decade»»»

Beirut: Lebanese political figures have praised the legacy of the Late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, describing his leadership as instrumental in elevating Qatar’s regional and international standing while underscoring his longstanding support for Lebanon during pivotal moments»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prominent media personalities, political analysts, academics and writers from across the Arab world and beyond have paid glowing tributes to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as the visionary architect of modern Qatar whose leadership transform»»»

The Israeli military said it killed three Hezbollah members in south Lebanon, shortly after U.S.-sponsored Israel-Lebanon negotiations were held in Rome. "Earlier today, IDF soldiers identified three armed Hezbollah terrorists in the area of Beit Yahoun, located within the Security Zone in southern»»»

Dubai: The UAE is advancing new air cargo targets, digital trade systems and national logistics initiatives aimed at moving goods more efficiently and strengthening supply chains. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The UAE Logistics Integration Council reviewed progress o»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports shelling by Israeli Merkava tank which targeted Beit Yahoun with multiple rounds 16-07-2026 09:30 AM Latest »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatari institutions are continuing to strengthen their presence across international markets through strategic investments that support innovation, economic diversification, and long-term sustainable growth. With a focus on sectors that are shaping the future of the global economy, Qat»»»

Romania's social security spending in 2024 increased by 23.2% year-on-year, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) reported on Wednesday.Social security (including the administrative costs of social security plans) amounted to RON 325.723 billion, an increase of 23.2% from the previous year. Th»»»

Narrowing the structural deficit is not a theoretical option but an immediate necessity to keep up the favourable perception of investors, the stability of the exchange rate, as well as to decrease the financing costs of the entire economy, Leonardo Badea, first deputy governor of the National Bank»»»

Romania's current account deficit stood at 11.425 billion euros in the first five months of 2026, compared with 12.075 billion euros in the January-May period of 2025, the National Bank of Romania (BNR) informed on Wednesday.Within the current account, the goods balance recorded a deficit that was »»»

Romania could not avoid increasing taxes and duties due to the high budget deficit, says the president of the Fiscal Council, Daniel Daianu, who believes, however, that next year, there will be no need for new taxes and the economy could grow by over 2%.Daianu, who participated on Wednesday in the »»»

President of the Save Romania Union (USR) Dominic Fritz announced that he met with US Ambassador to Romania Darryl Nirenberg, whom he discussed with the current political situation and the rule of law."Darryl Nirenberg, the US ambassador to Romania, is not a career diplomat. He worked for the US Co»»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Wednesday that adopting the NRRP laws is "vital" for Romania, stressing that the bills entering parliamentary debate reflect negotiations with the European Commission and must be declared compliant by Brussels for the milestone to be considered met.He unde»»»

President Nicusor Dan stated, on Wednesday, in Kyiv, that the current political crisis needs to end as soon as possible, and that Romania needs to have a Government with full powers."I don't want to make predictions, I think Romanians are waiting. (...) Last night, coming here, I had discussions wi»»»

President Nicusor Dan had, on Wednesday, a bilateral meeting with his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic on the margin of the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe Summit which took place in Kiev."I had a good discussion today with President Vucic. (...) We agreed to strengthen the ties between our countr»»»

President Nicusor Dan said on Wednesday in Kyiv that Romania reaffirms its support for the international recognition of Ukraine's de facto borders and territorial integrity.President Nicusor Dan is attending the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit."Today, the Ukrainian people are defending their histor»»»

President Nicusor Dan had on Wednesday in Kiev a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, among the discussions topics being early warning for drone incidents. "I met today in Kyiv with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the Ukraine–Southeast Europe Summit, during»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Casualties reported in Israeli strikes targeting vicinity of Gaza port: Palestinian media 16-07-2026 09:40 AM Latest News Urgent News Leban»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Parliament resumes legislative sessions today to advance draft laws and proposals 16-07-2026 09:37 AM Latest News Urgent News Leba»»»

Hungary’s opposition Fidesz parliamentary group has called on Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Minister for Economy and Energy István Kapitány to take immediate action to protect consumers from rising fuel prices, while also demanding greater transparency over the country’s strategic fuel reserves. »»»

Doha, Qatar: Whenever the wife of Spain right-back Pedro Porro asks their nearly one-year-old son how his father celebrates his goals, little ‘Pedrito’ plops down on the floor and raises his very small fist. Unfortunately, a small fever prevented Pedrito from being at Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli occupation forces sweep southern Lebanese town of Al-Khiam with machine-gun fire: Al-Manar reporter 16-07-2026 09:28 AM Latest News»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain arrived in North America carrying the weight of expectation. As the reigning UEFA European champions and blessed with one of the most gifted generations in world football, La Roja were widely tipped to go all the way. Yet the road to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final has featured its»»»

DUBAI: Make your travel plans with music in mind with our roundup of the hottest festivals around the world. Lollapalooza WHERE: Chicago, US WHEN: July 30 – Aug. 2 WHAT: What began as an ‘alternative’ cultural event in 1991 has gradually become a mainstream — though still cool — behemoth and one of»»»

SHUSHA: Azerbaijan and Armenia ​are at “real peace” and rebuilding trade links after decades of conflict, a senior Azerbaijani official told Reuters, but Baku is insisting on changes to Armenia’s constitution before a final deal can be signed. The South Caucasus neighbors had been at intermittent w»»»

LONDON: As Andy Burnham prepares to become the UK’s next prime minister he faces calls to tackle Labour’s alleged “boys’ club” by ensuring women get half of the top jobs in his first cabinet. The Labour Party — despite having more equality mechanisms in place than the main opposition Conservatives »»»

CIREBON: Lured by promises of good money working aboard a foreign fishing vessel, Akhmad left Indonesia and headed out to sea, enduring months of abuse and exploitation while being cut off from the world. Indonesia is one of the top contributors of labor for the global fishing industry with several»»»

Parliament on Thursday is set to debate six bills proposing amendments to the Election Code. Two of the bills were tabled by the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), while Progressive Bulgaria, Democratic Bulgaria, Continue the Change and Vazrazhdane have each submitted one. Progressive Bulgaria»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sri Lankan Prime Minister H E Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has paid tribute to the late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, describing him as “a visionary leader” and “a good friend to Sri Lanka” whose leadership laid the foundation for the strong and enduring partnership betw»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved lower on Thursday morning, reversing the increase recorded a day earlier and offering shoppers a modest reduction in rates. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety stood at Dh486.25 per gram at 9.25 am, down Dh3.50 from Dh489»»»

According to Prime Minister Péter Magyar, the former ruling party Fidesz is falling apart in a "scandalous manner." In a Facebook video published on Wednesday evening, responding once again to Péter Szijjártó's resignation from his mandate and his new position, he said that it raises not only moral»»»

The police guard around the Petrohan lodge and the area below Okolchitsa peak is expected to be lifted, the prosecutor’s office announced. The security measures had been introduced to preserve the scene of the incident and support the work of investigators during the ongoing pre-trial proceedings i»»»

Dubai: Dubai: A holiday celebration in Dubai ended in heartbreak when an 18-year-old tourist from Mauritius drowned in a jet ski accident on the very day she turned 18 — leaving her family devastated that her date of birth and date of death would forever be the same. Her teenage relative narrowly s»»»

KAMPALA: Uganda is ‌due to discharge its last Ebola patient on Thursday, triggering a 42-day countdown that could see the country declared free of the virus, a spokesperson for the government said. The wider outbreak, which the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency in t»»»

The railway is the most sustainable mode of transport of the modern age, Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy emphasized on Wednesday at a wreath-laying ceremony held at Nyugati railway station to mark the 180th anniversary of Hungarian rail. At the jubilee ceremony, Dávid Vitézy said tha»»»

The rule of law is not a matter of political assessment but an objective question of fact — much like mathematics — and signifies the rule of laws, the president stated in a Facebook post on Wednesday. Citing a speech he delivered at the celebration organised by the National Judicial Council on the»»»

1 of 2 | An Iranian woman on Wednesday walks next to a huge anti-U.S. billboard featuring U.S. President Donald Trump in a coffin, accompanied by a sentence in Persian that reads, "We kill Trump." It is displayed at the Enghelab Square in Tehran, Iran. Photo by Abedin Taherkennareh/EPA July 15 (UPI»»»

Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense reported that four cruise missiles and 21 hostile one-way attack drones had been detected and intercepted since dawn on Wednesday. In press remarks, Col. Staff Saud Al Atwan, the ministry's official spokesperson, said the Iranian aggression against critical f»»»

KYIV: In a military cemetery in Kyiv, a brother and sister walk between the crosses, carrying a bunch of carnations. Each cross in that section bears the same words: “unknown defender of Ukraine,” with an ID number below and a note that identification is ongoing. One grave stands out: beneath the i»»»

Dubai: Dubai passengers booked with British Airways have been given an additional week to cancel or change their travel plans, after the airline extended its Middle East flexibility policy until October 31, 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline’s previous u»»»

Dubai: Egypt's Grand Mufti has ruled that permanently sharing a home Wi-Fi password or internet connection with neighbours in return for a monthly fee is religiously forbidden if done without the written approval of the internet service provider. The ruling, issued by Egypt's Dar Al Ifta after a pu»»»

On 3 September 2025, as China marked the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in the Second World War, President Xi Jinping stood at the centre of one of the most significant military parades of his tenure. The world’s eyes were on Beijing, as the latest weapons systems were paraded, and as observers»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the unproven claims he has previously made about Republican losses, particularly his own in 2020. Trump’s fixati»»»

SAN FRANCISCO: US Coast Guard crews suspended their search late Wednesday for three people missing a day after a boat capsized in the cold, choppy waters of San Francisco Bay while carrying 20 family members and friends who went out to scatter the ashes of a loved one. “Suspending a search is one o»»»

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has celebrated two decades of operations in Romania, where it has grown into one of the country’s leading airlines. The carrier now operates 83 routes from 14 Romanian airports, connecting passengers to 27 countries, company representatives announced at an event held on We»»»

The United States has carried out another wave of strikes on Iranian military targets, hitting command centres, air defence systems and missile infrastructure in an operation it said was intended to reduce threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the»»»

Screens display the results of the vote, 291 in favor and 241 against, on a bill on the right to assisted dying at the National Assembly in Paris, France, on Wednesday. Photo by Teresa Suarez/EPA July 16 (UPI) -- French lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to legislation permitting adults suf»»»

Dubai: Motorists in Dubai and Sharjah are facing pockets of heavy traffic on Thursday morning, July 16, with several major routes experiencing slowdowns during the peak commute, according to live traffic data. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In Du»»»