Share: President Joseph Aoun with former president Michel Suleiman (R) President Joseph Aoun visited former President Michel Suleiman at his residence in Yarze, where they discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the region. Following the meeting, Suleiman said he discussed with President Aou»»»

It emerged today that the Tisza government is on course to deliver one of its most significant pledges, with several trillion forints in EU development funding expected to be secured in the near future. Even aside from this, large numbers remain satisfied with Péter Magyar’s performance, including »»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in a phone call on Thursday discussed the latest regional developments following the US attacks. The call was part of Tehran’s ongoing diplomatic contacts with the regional countries. The two foreign minist»»»

BELGRADE - The Higher Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has indicted Sasa V for the heinous May 12 murder of a man identified as A N at the "27" restaurant in Belgrade's Senjak district, as well as for illegally carrying firearms and ammunition. Sasa V is charged with the criminal offence of aggravat»»»

Thiruvananthapuram: In a major overhaul of the Sabarimala pilgrimage, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on Friday announced a series of sweeping reforms, including complete digitisation of pilgrim services, AI-based crowd management and a significant expansion of online accommodation booking, ahe»»»

Dubai: flydubai will resume flights to Aleppo from July 20, restoring direct air links between Dubai and Syria's second-largest city after almost 14 years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The daily service will operate between Dubai International Airport and Aleppo Int»»»

North Korea plans to boost its nuclear force “both in quality and quantity”, state media reported on Friday, citing a decision from a military commission meeting. The country also announced plans to bolster its spying activities in South Korea “in a radical way”. North Korea will strengthen its nuc»»»

Iran planned to kill US President Donald Trump in a fresh plot unveiled by Israel, several US media outlets report. According to Israeli intelligence, the plan was “specific” and may explain why Trump chose to switch planes when leaving the NATO summit in Turkey earlier this week. Israel shared int»»»

Business Review will host the 25th edition of Realty Forum & Awards Gala on July 15, at CARO Hotel Bucharest, bringing together senior representatives from Romania’s residential, office, industrial and retail markets for an evening dedicated to the major shifts shaping the sector. This year’s editi»»»

Chinese President Xi Jinping, seen here at a reception in Beijing's Great Hall of the People in September 2025, met with North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song on Friday, Chinese media reported. File Photo by Kremlin Press Office/UPI | License Photo Chinese President Xi Jinping met North Korea's premie»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed seven written orders implementing major military decisions aimed at strengthening the country's nuclear forces and expanding military intelligence, state media reported Friday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, July 10 (UPI) -- North Korea will significantly expand the»»»

Russia’s air defenses destroyed nearly 5,000 drones over the course of one week, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. "Air defense systems shot down 72 guided aerial bombs, 36 US-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems, four Vampire multiple launch rocket systems made in the Czech Republic, 10»»»

The fishing port in Burgas's Kraimorie Quarter has again been awarded the international Blue Flag eco-label, Burgas Municipality told BTA. The local authority noted that three fishing ports in Burgas Municipality: Kraimorie, Sarafovo, and Chengene Skele, have received this certification in 2026. Th»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell on Friday, giving back part of this week’s recovery as elevated US Treasury yields and renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz kept investors cautious. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India»»»

The Democratic Senate nominee for Maine, Graham Platner, has withdrawn from the race following accusations of sexual assault, among other controversies. Platner continues to deny the allegations, saying he's dropping out due to losing his party's support. It's a key seat for the Democrats, who are »»»

Dubai: Emirates will deploy its flagship Airbus A380 on flights between Dubai and Delhi from October 25, giving passengers more premium seats and access to Premium Economy across every daily service on the route. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Delhi will become the ai»»»

President Donald Trump on Thursday reportedly removed the three remaining commissioners on the bipartisan, independent Election Assistance Commission. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo July 10 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has reportedly fired the three remaining members of an independent, »»»

Veteran French politician Marine Le Pen is the early favorite to win France’s presidential election next year after an appeals court ruled her eligible to run, opinion polls suggest. Le Pen, the longtime figurehead of the right-wing National Rally (RN), reached the presidential runoff in 2017 and 2»»»

Dubai: The Palm Monorail has resumed services after a six-month maintenance closure, restoring a key public transport connection across Palm Jumeirah. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The operator confirmed the reopening on social media, saying: “We’re back on track. Th»»»

Dubai is officially part of the K-drama map. Earlier this year, BTS made a pitstop in Dubai, creating much joy and sparking excitement about when their concert would ever be in UAE. And last year, the rom-com Genie, Make A Wish starring Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy gave the city a starring role, and it»»»

Dubai: Emirates Global Aluminium has restarted alumina production at its Al Taweelah refinery in Abu Dhabi, more than three months after operations were suspended following Iranian attacks on Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Production i»»»

From Tom Cruise’s climb up Dubai’s Burj Khalifa to Dune: Part Three returning to Abu Dhabi’s vast deserts, the UAE has cemented its place as one of Hollywood’s most versatile filming destinations. Over the years, the country has transformed into everything from a high-altitude action playground to »»»

Dubai: ADNOC Logistics and Services has ordered four new liquefied natural gas carriers for about $900 million, or Dh3.3 billion, expanding its fleet as ADNOC builds its global LNG marketing and trading business. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The four vessels will ea»»»

Dubai: The UAE’s next phase of development is being led by nine major projects across transport, artificial intelligence, finance, tourism and waterfront real estate, with analysts pointing to a shift toward projects that support long-term economic resilience. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

Dubai: UAE telecoms group e& is selling its entire investment in Vodafone Group for $5.95 billion, bringing an end to one of its largest international shareholdings after a review of its global portfolio. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi-listed company sai»»»

Uzbekistan and Belarus agreed on July 9 to double their bilateral trade to $2bn, as Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko concluded two days of talks in Minsk with the kind of substantive commercial package that gives the Belarusian leader's r»»»

Twenty minutes shouldn’t matter too much, now would it? Dubai-based Kriti Kohli thought so too , until a quick trip to the bank served as a warning tale about leaving a car parked in the UAE heat. “It was so hot when I returned to the car,” she notes. “Worse, the stuffiness just leaves you more fat»»»

Protesters gathered for the 40th consecutive day on Tirana's "Dëshmorët e Kombit" Boulevard, continuing their campaign demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and what organizers described as the country's entire political establishment. During Thursday's demonstration, protesters also»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Canada’s Minister of National Defense, David McGuinty, on Thursday. The two reviewed Saudi-Canada relations and discussed bilateral defense cooperation, as well as regional developments and efforts to promote regional and internationa»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar welcomed the United States' announcement that it has begun the process of removing the Syrian Arab Republic from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the move marks a positive step toward supporting stability in Syria and the w»»»

CALIFORNIA: Mikel Merino is relishing Spain’s opportunity to advance to the semifinals of the ‌World Cup, although first up is a quarterfinal matchup against Belgium in Inglewood, California, on Friday. Merino played a major role as Spain stayed alive with his stoppage-time goal in a 1-0 win agains»»»

LONDON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to soften his June suggestion that Syria could take on Hezbollah in Lebanon instead of Israel, but the idea continues to stir alarm because of Syria’s long history of interference in Lebanese affairs. During a meeting with Syria’s interim pres»»»

BAGHDAD: The United States has resumed cash shipments to Iraq after a delay, signalling its support for Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s administration, with the premier expected in Washington later this month, a government spokesperson said Thursday. Iraq’s revenues from oil exports are largely held »»»

LONDON: Jordanian authorities confirmed on Thursday that its airspace was fully open after Iran fired 10 ballistic missiles at the Azraq military base in the eastern region of the country. The Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission said that air traffic was operating normally, while the country’s fla»»»

The government Thursday adopted a national plan for the development of Bulgaria's quantum communication infrastructure for the 2023-2026 demonstration phase. The plan aims to enhance the country's cybersecurity and ensure communication sovereignty at both the national and European levels. The Bulga»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has urged motorists to pay their traffic fines on time, stressing that timely payment reflects a commitment to the law, enables motorists to benefit from available incentives, and helps prevent the accumulation of violations and the legal procedures that may fol»»»

Washington, United States: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI was set to release its most powerful artificial intelligence model to the public on Thursday, with its chief executive saying the company made "many changes" to the system during a security review with the US government. CEO Sam Altman told CNBC that »»»

Dubai: Qatar has inaugurated its first smart mosque as part of the country's efforts to modernise mosque infrastructure through advanced technology and sustainable design. Mohammed bin Hamad Al Kuwari, Assistant Undersecretary for Da'wah and Mosque Affairs at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic »»»

LONDON: King Abdullah of Jordan discussed global political developments and economic challenges with business, media and technology leaders during the Sun Valley Conference in Idaho, US, this week. On Wednesday, he held meetings with senior executives and representatives from major companies operat»»»

France is experiencing its third heatwave in two months. In Bordeaux the thermometre hit 40 degrees Celsius this week, including in its new eco-neighbourhood. The apartment blocs are new, built to the latest standards - but inside it’s like an oven, and residents have had enough. FRANCE 24's Emeral»»»

Here in France prolonged heatwaves are having devastating repercussions for the country's rivers.16% of France's waterways had dried up last June, compared to 6% in June 2025. With these recurring heatwaves, the drought is taking hold with exceptional severity and arriving far too early. In some re»»»

France and Morocco are facing each other on July 9 as the World Cup's blockbuster quarter-finals kick off. On the other side of the draw, holders Argentina face Switzerland in Kansas City on July 11 after staggering into the quarter-finals following their last-minute win against Egypt, while Englan»»»

On 14 July 2016, Nice was hit by the deadliest attack in its history, claimed by the Islamic State group. A truck ploughed into the Promenade des Anglais, striking crowds of spectators who had gathered to watch the Bastille Day fireworks. The attacker killed 86 people and injured hundreds more. Ten»»»

When France plays in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 9, one of their most dedicated fans and housemate will be cheering them on. She’s a 96-year-old American named Shirley, who became a fan thanks to her French caregiver and was even gifted a French football jersey by the team. Our colleagues a»»»

This week, we take a deep dive into a love affair that rivals France’s passion for wine, cheese and fashion: the French and their pets. Whether furry, feathered or scaly, the affection runs deep. More than half of French households own at least one pet, adding up to an astonishing 75 million animal»»»

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PARIS: Two thirds of the European Union’s population may have been exposed to harmful levels of ozone pollution during last month’s record-breaking heatwave, a report exclusively shared with AFP warned Thursday. Nearly 300 million people, including 100 million children and elderly people, faced hig»»»

GENEVA: Moderna said ‌on Thursday it has secured a European Commission contract to supply its respiratory syncytial virus vaccine to six countries in the region. The agreement gives the participating countries — Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway and Portugal — ‌access to ‌up to 24 milli»»»

Dubai: Just three weeks after declaring he had secured a breakthrough with Iran, President Donald Trump once again finds himself weighing military escalation against diplomacy as the Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens to spiral. Iran’s renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, »»»

Mumbai, India: Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported on Thursday double-digit growth in revenue for the April-June quarter, with Asia's largest outsourcer helped by a weak rupee and greater spending from banking customers. The leader of India's $315 billion software services indu»»»