The massive US tax and spending bill slated for a final vote in Congress runs counter to the International Monetary Fund's recommendations that Washington reduce fiscal deficits over the medium term, IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said on Thursday. Kozack told a regular news briefing that there was »»»

WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court again sided with President Donald Trump’s administration in a legal fight over deporting migrants to countries other than their own, lifting on Thursday limits a judge had imposed to protect eight men who the government sought to send to politically unstable South S»»»

Police in Finland are investigating a stabbing incident that left at least 4 people injured Thursday. Image by Simaah from Pixabay July 3 (UPI) -- One assailant has been arrested after allegedly stabbing at least four people near a shopping center outside Helsinki, Finland, on Thursday, local media»»»

RIYADH: Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the landscape for small businesses, offering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, creativity, and competitiveness. As technology evolves, many entrepreneurs are leveraging AI tools to streamline operations and drive growth. One of the most»»»

RIYADH: Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the landscape for small businesses, offering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, creativity, and competitiveness. As technology evolves, many entrepreneurs are leveraging AI tools to streamline operations and drive growth. One of the most»»»

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday secured a major political victory when Congress narrowly passed his signature tax and spending bill, cementing his radical second-term agenda and boosting funds for his anti-immigration drive. The bill underlined the president's dominance over the R»»»

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s tax-cut package cleared its final hurdle in the US Congress on Thursday, as the Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly approved the massive bill and sent it to him to sign into law. The 218-214 vote amounts to a significant victory for the Repub»»»

A walkout by French air traffic controllers is causing major disruptions to summer travel, impacting not just French airports but also the country’s airspace. The US House of Representatives has passed Donald Trump’s sweeping budget bill, stripping millions of Americans of food benefits. Plus, Fran»»»

The Republican-led US Congress narrowly passed President Donald Trump's flagship spending bill Thursday after a marathon voting session on the package, which is set to slash social welfare programs and add more than $3 trillion to the national debt. The White House said Trump would sign the bill&nb»»»

Putin and Trump held a phone conversation. Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov said they discussed the following: Putin informed Trump about the progress of implementing the Istanbul agreements between Russia and Ukraine.Putin told Trump that Russia continues to seek a negotiated solution to the Ukraini»»»

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has been in an hours-long speech to stall the passage of the Republican megabill. File Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI. | License Photo July 3 (UPI) -- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries launched a marathon speech on the House floor Thursday, seeking »»»

BusinessEuropeEuro's climb vs. dollar signals trouble for EU exportersNik MartinDonald Trump's tariffs were meant to prop up the dollar, but the opposite happened. With the euro and others strengthening against the US currency, European exporters and US offshorers could soon feel the pinch. https:/»»»

Hundreds of Gazan civilians have been killed while seeking aid, including from sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a US- and Israel-backed private entity that rights groups say lacks the expertise to distribute aid in accordance with international law. US and Israeli documents reve»»»

HAMBURG: Freight shipping on the river Mosel in west Germany has been blocked to shipping after an accident involving a passenger ship that damaged a lock, authorities said on Thursday. The river, known as the Moselle in France, is an important transit route for grains and rapeseed between Germany »»»

The river, known as the Moselle in France, is an important transit route for grains and rapeseed between Germany and FranceVessels cannot pass the Sankt Aldegund lock in either direction, the spokesperson saidHAMBURG: Freight shipping on the river Mosel in west Germany has been blocked to shipping »»»

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced Thursday sanctions on seven senior officials and one entity associated with the Hezbollah-controlled financial institution Al-Qard Al-Hassan. The U.S. Treasury said the seven officials have served in senior mana»»»

In a vibrant metropolis like Dubai where reinvention is practically a sport, the incredibly stylish Nicolas Brochet might just be in gold-medal territory. He’s not your average entrepreneur. Paris-born, Dubai-bred (by choice, of course), and charisma in spades — Nicolas' life reads like a high-end »»»

France's antitrust agency said on Thursday it had fined fast-fashion retailer Shein €40 million ($47.17 million) over its deceptive business practices, including misleading customers on discounts and the company's environmental impact. The competition regulator said Shein had accepted the fine.&nbs»»»

Just one week after the launch of the Antispekula.bg platform and its mobile app, citizens across Bulgaria have begun actively submitting reports of suspected price manipulation, with dozens of signals arriving each day. The majority of these have come from Sofia, followed by Varna and Blagoevgrad.»»»

Following the recent success of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, another Indian astronaut is preparing to take flight. 23-year-old Jahnavi Dangeti is set to go to space in 2029 aboard a Titans Space Industries mission as an astronaut candidate. Dangeti has been breaking barriers since she was 19»»»

Share: MP George Adwan expressed his shock at the failure to include an urgent bill regarding an amendment to expatriate voting on the legislative session’s agenda, noting that this is the first time in 30 years that a similar bill has been submitted without being included. He continued, “We asked »»»

RIYADH: Business activity across Middle Eastern economies showed mixed trends in June, with Qatar leading growth, Kuwait and the UAE holding steady, and Lebanon remaining in contraction despite easing declines, market trackers showed. According to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index data from S&P»»»

RIYADH: Business activity across Middle Eastern economies showed mixed trends in June, with Qatar leading growth, Kuwait and the UAE holding steady, and Lebanon remaining in contraction despite easing declines, market trackers showed. According to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index data from S&P»»»

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Greece’s Armed Forces are moving forward with plans to acquire domestically designed and manufactured loitering munitions, with the Hellenic Center for Defense Innovation (HCDI) launching a tender for the program. According to defense sources, the project envisions advanced features such as swarm o»»»

Dubai: Etihad Airways has landed in Atlanta for the first time, officially adding the US city to its growing global network and marking its fifth U.S. gateway, following New York, Chicago, Washington DC, and Boston. The new route between Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Hartsfield-Jacks»»»

Fujairah: Rescue teams in Fujairah saved 20 people from drowning, fires, and other maritime emergencies in 2024, according to official figures. Their swift response proved crucial during a year marked by a sharp rise in sea-related incidents. A total of nine sea accidents were reported last year — »»»

Through this acquisition, Pluxee continues to execute its strategic growth plan, expand its technology capabilities, and reinforce its position in a key market. This transaction builds on a successful partnership between the two companies. With over 2 million consumers, Pluxee is a leading player i»»»

House Republicans early Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump's tax and spending cuts bill to debate. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 3 (UPI) -- House Republicans advanced Donald Trump's massive tax and spending cuts bill early Thursday following a mammoth overnight marathon session»»»

Mihaela Călușer, entrepreneur with 28 years of experience in the tourism industry, will inaugurate at the beginning of July, near Cluj-Napoca, Quo Vadis Manor, a boutique property dedicated to private and corporate events. Through this initiative, Călușer aims to highlight the cultural and natural »»»

CAIRO, July 3 (KUNA) -- Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Thursday examined regional issues of common interest, with developments in Gaza taking president.Egyptian Foreign Ministry mentioned in a press release that this was in a phone call between Minister Bader Abdulatti and Saudi counterpart Faisal bin F»»»

Gold prices were stuck in range-bound trade on Thursday as investors awaited US non-farm payrolls data that could influence the Federal Reserve's timeline for interest rate cuts. Spot gold edged down by 0.1% to $3,352.59 an ounce by 0801 GMT. US gold futures rose 0.1% to $3,363.10. "Gold is looking»»»

KHAN YOUNIS: For Rida Abu Hadayed, summer adds a new layer of misery to a daily struggle to survive in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. With temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), daybreak begins with the cries of Hadayed’s seven children sweltering inside the displaced famil»»»

KHAN YOUNIS: For Rida Abu Hadayed, summer adds a new layer of misery to a daily struggle to survive in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. With temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), daybreak begins with the cries of Hadayed’s seven children sweltering inside the displaced famil»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi issued the executive regulations of Law No. 5 of 2024 regulating real estate registration, along with complementary ministerial decisions aimed at activating the provisions of the law and dev»»»

WASHINGTON — A 30-year-old man has admitted to murdering four roommates in a small Idaho college town in 2022, as part of a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.Bryan Kohberger, a former PhD criminology student, was set to stand trial in August over the attacks that shocked America.During a hearing»»»

SINGAPORE — US President Donald Trump has called for the chair of the Federal Reserve to quit right away, in an escalation of his attacks on Jerome Powell."'Too Late' should resign immediately!!!", Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.He also included a link to a news article about a U»»»

WASHINGTON — The US House of Representatives is working in the middle of the night as Donald Trump and his allies try to pressurise holdouts in the president's own Republican Party into backing his mega-bill on tax and spending.The sprawling legislation, which could define Trump's second term in of»»»

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, is pictured in his mugshot released by the Boulder (Colorado) Police Department on Monday, June 2, 2025. A judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by his family who are fighting deportation. File Photo via Boulder Police Department/UPI | License Photo July 3 (UPI) --»»»

The Lebanese Parliament’s recent tensions over electoral reforms have laid bare the political calculations of the main blocs. Statements by Hezbollah MP Ali Fayyad that “there is no level playing field in expat elections” capture why the Shiite Duo (Hezbollah and the Amal Movement), along with the »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Real Estate Regulatory Authority – Aqarat is committed to improving the investor experience, enhancing transparency, and increasing service efficiency—contributing to economic growth and the diversification of the national economy. Aqarat organised, yesterday the ‘Real Estate Inves»»»

For Rida Abu Hadayed, summer adds a new layer of misery to a daily struggle to survive in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. With temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), daybreak begins with the cries of Hadayed’s seven children sweltering inside the displaced family’s cramped n»»»

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Lebanon’s first experiment with statehood began in 1943 with its independence from France. That arrangement lasted about 25 years before the state lost its grip on both sovereignty and internal order, succumbing to regional interference, civil strife, and the rise of non-state actors. Today, 82 yea»»»

Washington (AFP) – Donald Trump's signature tax and spending bill was in limbo early Thursday as Republican leaders in the US Congress scrambled to win over a group of rebels threatening to torpedo the centerpiece of the president's domestic agenda. Donald Trump's signature tax »»»

Saudi Arabia recorded a sharp rise in inbound visitor spending in the first quarter of 2025, with international tourists spending 49.4 billion riyals ($13.2 billion), up 9.7% from the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The kingdom also posted a surplus of 26.8 billion riya»»»

NEW YORK: President Donald Trump has a new political foil: New York’s Democratic nominee for mayor, Zohran Mamdani. The president, who has a history of spewing sometimes vile insults at rivals, has in recent days escalated his attacks against the 33-year-old self-described democratic socialist. Tru»»»

PESHAWAR: An explosion in northwest Pakistan killed at least four local government officials and police Wednesday, an officer told AFP, in an attack claimed by a branch of the Daesh group. “One senior government official, along with another government official and two police officers, were killed i»»»

A gondola passes along the Grand Canal in front of the Rialto Bridge whose restoration has been inaugurated in Venice, Italy, on Sept. 7, 2021. File Photo by Andrea Merola/EPA-EFE July 2 (UPI) -- Australia has reinstated Lebanese-born artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino to represent»»»

As summer temperatures soar across the UAE and schools remain closed, doctors are warning that excessive screen time is contributing to a noticeable spike in childhood obesity. With many working parents struggling to monitor their children’s activities during the long break, health experts emphasiz»»»