Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received mourners offering condolences on the passing of the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani at Lusail Palace on Monday morning. HH the Amir received Their Excellencies Sheikhs, ministers, dignitaries, Qatari citizen»»»

Hungary will deepen its cooperation with Serbia and Italy while taking a more active role in supporting the Western Balkans’ European future, Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said after a series of high-level meetings in Rome. During her visit to the Italian capital, Orbán held talks with Serbian Forei»»»

Dubai: Nine days into the ride, Guido De Wilde is taking a rest today somewhere between Spain and France, the first pause in a journey that has already raised Dh2,285,000 (around $622,000) for charity. The 68-year-old stage 4 colon cancer survivor set off from Barcelona on July 1 with 14 other ride»»»

Damascus, July 13 (SANA) U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jacob McGee said on Monday that Washington views Syria’s transition from economic isolation to greater openness as an opportunity to strengthen stability, support economic growth and expand bilateral economic cooperation. In a record»»»

Russian forces have hit port facilities in Chernomorsk, Odessa region, used for unloading and storing military cargo and fuel, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. The strikes were carried out with long-range precision-guided air-launched weapons and strike drones.Russian forces struck the port o»»»

Unidentified perpetrators stole a Soviet T-70 tank from a mass grave in the village of Oskol, Kharkov region, the very site where the tank’s crew, who gave their lives liberating the area during World War II, were laid to rest. The brazen crime didn't end with the theft of the tank—at least 12 head»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - There is a crisis in the implementation of the memorandum between Iran and the United States, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. "There is no doubt that [the memorandum] is in crisis," Baghaei said during a briefing.Iran does not abandon the diploma»»»

At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, Thai officials said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the blaze spread rapidly, with smoke believed to be the main cause of death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause»»»

One United Properties (BVB: ONE), Romania’s leading investor and developer of sustainable residential, office, and mixed-use real estate projects, marks five years since its listing on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange. Since its IPO in July 2021, the company has raised a total of RON»»»

Dubai: Dubai has opened applications for a new technology incubator that will help 20 Emirati entrepreneurs turn early-stage ideas into commercially viable businesses. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 16-week programme will begin in October 2026 and is open to UAE n»»»

In a second night of strikes, the US military hit “dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision munitions,” Central Command said on X. It struck Iranian air defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats using fighter planes, naval vessels, one-way a»»»

The harmonized index of consumer prices in June 2026 compared to May 2026 was 99.94%. The annual inflation rate in June 2026 compared to June 2025, calculated based on the harmonized index of consumer prices (HICP), was 9.2%. The average rate of change in consumer prices over the last 12 months (Ju»»»

HEADLINES Energy policy, public finances and infrastructure dominate the Bulgarian media on Monday. Print outlets focus on proposed energy-efficiency requirements for new buildings, the government's plans concerning strategic water infrastructure, and the management of the country's beaches, while »»»

The United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran into Monday morning over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing over the weekend. Iran retaliated by targeting countries across the Middle East. Missile alert sirens »»»

Shenyang: Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, issued a red flood alert and raised its flood control emergency response to the highest level Monday morning, as the northward-moving Tropical Storm Bavi brought extreme downpours to the city. The municipal meteorological service f»»»

DOHA: President of the Republic of Rwanda HE Paul Kagame arrived in Doha on Monday morning to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The president and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by Minister»»»

Oil prices jumped and Asian shares were mostly lower Monday after the U.S. carried out airstrikes and Iran retaliated. The price of Brent crude, the international standard, gained 3.6% to $78.76 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark crude added 3.5% to $73.97 per barrel. Prices for both types of crude o»»»

The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, further threatening any diplomacy to end the war. The attacks, sparked by Iran striking a container ship Sunday in the strait off the coast of Oma»»»

Sydney, Australia: A teenage boy has been arrested over an alleged stabbing at a school in northeast Australia on Monday. Police in the state of Queensland were called to reports that a 15-year-old had been stabbed in the abdomen at a school in the city of Cairns, over 1,300 km north of the state c»»»

Damascus, July 13 (SANA) Syrian Petroleum Company CEO Youssef Qablawi said on Monday that Syria’s oil and gas sector offers significant investment opportunities and is ready to expand cooperation with international energy companies, as the country seeks to attract foreign investment and support rec»»»

Abu Dhabi has introduced the emirate's first dedicated licence plates for autonomous vehicles, marking another step in its drive to expand smart mobility and regulate the deployment of self-driving technology. The new licensing system was introduced by the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mob»»»

Damascus, July 13 (SANA) Syrian Economy and Industry Minister Nidal al-Shaar said on Monday that Syria was opening “a new chapter” in its economic relationship with the United States, following recent U.S. decisions that would help revive trade, investment and financial cooperation. Speaking at the»»»

Arab Finance: Gulf Egypt for Hotels and Tourism, a subsidiary of United Real Estate Company, has launched a landmark integrated lifestyle hospitality destination in Sharm El Sheikh, with planned investments exceeding EGP 20 billion, according to a press release. The project marks a new model of col»»»

Dubai: Motorists using Dubai Harbour's newest multi-storey car park can now pay for parking automatically through their Salik accounts, removing the need for cash, cards, or parking machines. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Dubai's toll operator announced on Monday tha»»»

Businessman Naguib Sawiris Businessman Naguib Sawiris on Sunday denied media reports about the construction of a sports stadium and events area on the Giza Pyramids plateau. Sawiris said via his official X platform account that these statements were not made by him or any of his company’s represent»»»

Manama: The Bahraini Ministry of Interior announced Monday morning that it had activated the sirens in the country. "The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place", the ministry said in a post on X.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani prompted an outpouring of condolences and tributes from heads of state, royal families, and senior leaders across the world, who praised his enduring legacy and extended heartfelt sympathy to the leadership, people, and g»»»

Kuwait: The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army announced on Monday that Kuwait's air defense systems were engaging hostile aerial targets within Kuwaiti airspace. The blasts heard are the result of mid-air interception operations, said the General Staff in a statement, advising the public to abide b»»»

Drone attacks killed at least three people and injured five others in the Moscow region, governor Andrey Vorobyov said on Telegram Monday. Ukraine has been intensifying its strikes on Russia's energy targets in response to Moscow's barrages. Drone attacks killed three people and wounded five in the»»»

JERUSALEM: A senior UN official on Monday accused Hamas of interfering with humanitarian deliveries in Gaza and intimidating aid workers, warning that the group’s actions were making relief operations increasingly dangerous. Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas continues to control parts of Gaza, ev»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced the offering of over 13,000 investment opportunities through the “Fursah” portal for investment in Saudi cities during the first half of 2026. The total value of contracts signed through the portal exceeded SR4.6 billion ($1.22»»»

Dubai: Filipinos sending money home from the UAE are getting the strongest exchange rate in a month after the peso weakened to 16.78 against the dirham on Monday morning. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.One dirham bought 16.78 pesos at 9.51 am, placing the rate close t»»»

Doha, Qatar: The value of real estate traded through sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice totaled QR 482,772,733 during the period from June 28 to July 2. The total value of sale contracts listed in the real estate bulletin for residentia»»»

Tensions are approaching boiling point in Ukraine after citizens rioted in a protest against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s compulsory conscription programme in the western city of Lviv on July 9. An anti-mobilisation demonstration turned violent after a large crowd of people attacked re»»»

Central Asia is battling to prevent a fuel squeeze caused by sustained Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries from becoming a regional supply shock. The situation worsened on July 8 as Russia, facing domestic fuel shortages and price spikes in some regions, banned exports of diesel until the end o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Former Prime Minister H E Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the Father Amir, describing him as “my Amir, my friend and companion throughout our journey.” He said the late leader devoted his life, both publicly and privately, to the»»»

Los Angeles: England and Argentina will meet on Wednesday in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final infused with decades of bitter rivalry after they battled past Norway and Switzerland respectively in the quarter-finals. The South Americans and their talisman Lionel Messi must defeat England in Atlant»»»

Miami: Norway coach Stale Solbakken said Saturday he was convinced the ball struck an overhead camera cable before England scored a crucial equaliser in their World Cup quarter-final victory. While FIFA swiftly issued a statement after Norway’s 2-1 defeat in Miami to say that a chip sensor embedded»»»

Amman: Jordan's Armed Forces said on Monday they had intercepted four missiles launched from Iran, with no casualties or property damage reported. A military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces said the missiles were intercepted successfully. Royal Engineering Corps teams al»»»

On July 13, 1985, musicians and celebrities gathered at arenas in London and Philadelphia to hold a 16-hour Live Aid concert, raising more than $125 million in famine relief for Africa. 1 of 5 | Singer Bob Geldof, pictured in 2005 at the Live 8 Concert in Hyde Park in London, organized the benefit »»»

Damascus, July 13 (SANA) The first Annual Syrian-American Business Forum opened in Damascus on Monday, bringing together government officials, business leaders and investors from Syria and the United States to explore opportunities to expand bilateral economic cooperation and attract investment. Th»»»

RIYADH: The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites is implementing an integrated strategy to conserve historical and enrichment sites and transform them into sustainable cultural destinations, enhancing Makkah's position as a city of ancient heritage in line with Saudi Vision 2030. The com»»»

Before Dr Anil Menon prepares to make his first journey beyond Earth, his family already has a place in space history, thanks to his wife Anna Menon. The SpaceX engineer and astronaut became one of the few women to complete a commercial spacewalk when she flew aboard the historic Polaris Dawn missi»»»

Doha: Qatar’s senior leadership paid heartfelt tributes following the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, remembering him as the architect of the nation’s modern renaissance whose vision, leadership and lasting achievements transformed the State of Qatar and strengthened i»»»

The Bulgarian National Audit Office (BNAO) is referring four cases involving established conflicts of interest to the Anti-Corruption Commission and the Unlawfully Acquired Assets Forfeiture Commission (UAAFC) for further checks, the BNAO press office said on Monday. The cases concern Andriyana Tat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s sports fraternity mourned the passing of the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, paying tribute to a visionary leader whose legacy transformed the country into a global sporting hub. From successfully staging the Asian Games Doha 2006, the first major multi-sport»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Islamic University of Kerala in India has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as an exceptional leader and visionary statesman whose lifelong commitment to education, humanitarian work and nation-buildi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Chamber, Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Amir, the est»»»

Yulia Svyrydenko resigned Sunday as Ukraine's prime minister. File Photo by Teresa Suarez/EPA July 13 (UPI) -- Yulia Svyrydenko has resigned as prime minister of Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that she would be assuming a new position amid a shift in the war-torn country's polit»»»

“We are not persecuting people but dismantling a regime while building a democratic one, legally and constitutionally,” the health minister said on Sunday in a Facebook post ahead of a vote on a constitutional amendment scheduled for Monday. Hegedűs: “We are dismantling a regime, not persecuting pe»»»