Doha: Qatar Museums and Qatar National Library have announced temporary closures during the national mourning period following the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Qatar Museums said that all museums, galleries and creative hubs across the country will remain closed »»»

DAMASCUS: Syria’s transitional parliament began its first session on Sunday, state television reported, tasked with drafting the country’s new constitution and laying the groundwork for democracy after decades of authoritarian rule. Syria’s new authorities dissolved the country’s rubber-stamp legis»»»

Dubai: Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy has strongly condemned Iran's continued pursuit of policies and practices that undermine regional security and stability, saying they violate international law, the United Nations Charter and UN Security Council Resolution 2817. In a statement, Fahmy»»»

MUSCAT: Oman said Sunday it had rescued 23 crew members from a commercial ship while one was missing after the vessel was struck off the Gulf sultanate's eastern coast. "Twenty-three crew members were rescued and provided with necessary medical care. Search operations are continuing for one crew me»»»

Dubai: Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, has ordered four days of official mourning following the death of Qatar’s former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Flags will be flown at half-mast across Kuwait and at the country’s embassies abroad from Sunday in tribute to S»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has sent teams of gifted students to represent the Kingdom at two of the world’s most prestigious science competitions this month as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in international academic Olympiads. The Saudi biology team is competing in the International »»»

CAIRO: Israeli attacks killed at least five people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, ​Palestinian health officials said. Medics said Israeli gunfire directed at a tent encampment on the eastern side of the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed 9-year-old Tala Abu Mat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communication Office (GCO) issued a set of guidelines outlining the protocol for flying the State of Qatar’s flag at half-mast during periods of mourning. This comes in accordance with the provisions of Law No 14 of 2012, ensuring adherence to approved procedures and pre»»»

LONDON: Overnight US strikes killed an Iranian navy lieutenant in the southern port of Jask, Iranian news agencies Mehr and Tasnim reported, citing a local official. The officer was identified as Hamidreza Dehghani. Iran said Sunday it would close the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles and dron»»»

Military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Major General Mohsen Rezaei described the funeral of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei as one of the most significant events in contemporary history, saying it drew widespread attention and mourning both inside Iran and abro»»»

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to shipping until the US ends what it called its “illegal” interference in the region. The statement came as the US reportedly pressed Iranian negotiators to declare the strait fully open to co»»»

Umluj: Beekeepers in Umluj governorate, Tabuk region, have begun harvesting and extracting samr honey, benefiting from the widespread presence of samr trees across the area’s plains and valleys. Umluj is renowned for its abundant samr trees, scientifically known as Vachellia tortilis, which produce»»»

US Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (listed as a terrorist and extremist in Russia) showed no signs of ill health before his death, NBC reported on Sunday, citing a senior official from the senator's office. Earlier in the day, Graham's office announced that the senator had passed away at the age of »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced that the funeral prayer for the late Father Amir, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani will be held at Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque, following the Maghrib prayer on Sunday, July 12, 2026. It added that the Qatar Sports Club car park wil»»»

DUBAI: Watermelon Pictures is conitinuing promotion of hard-hitting films on Palestine, taking to social media this week to share the news that “American Doctor” will be released in US cinemas in August. “From Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Poh Si Teng, ‘American Doctor’ follows t»»»

RIYADH: For a moment, it felt real. Egypt had been in control against defending champions Argentina for nearly 80 minutes, inching closer to uncharted territory: the final eight of the FIFA World Cup. In hindsight, Egyptian fans’ refusal to accept that their nation could see this through proved wel»»»

KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he had proposed replacing Prime Minister ​Yulia Svyrydenko. “I am grateful to Yuliia for her clear, steady, and effective work as Prime Minister, for her years of productive service on Ukraine’s team, and I have offered her the opportunity»»»

RIYADH: Renewing an ID card, applying for a visa or booking a medical appointment can now be completed in minutes through Saudi Arabia’s government digital platforms. As online public services become the primary way citizens and residents interact with government, a new King Saud University study f»»»

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Budapest’s District XI (Újbuda) council has approved a controversial planning agreement that effectively clears the way for a 140-apartment residential development next to the popular Lake Feneketlen. Residents opposed, but council said compromising was the only solution The decision follows months»»»

Rafha: The Omani troupe presented traditional and folkloric performances at the Rafha Shopping and Entertainment Festival’s open-air theater in King Fahd Park, attracting a large audience. Troupe leader Nasser Saif Al-Mazrouei expressed his pleasure at participating in festivals across the Kingdom,»»»

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Sultanate of Oman with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said »»»

Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican senator in the United States, a key ally of President Donald Trump ad a longtime supporter of ‘Israel’, has ⁠died aged 71. Graham died on ⁠Saturday evening after a ‌brief and sudden illness, the communications director ⁠for his office ⁠said in ⁠a post ⁠on ⁠X e»»»

Manama, Bahrain: The General Command of the Bahrain Defense Force announced that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks on Sunday morning. In a statement, the General Command said Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through its crimin»»»

RIYADH: UAE low-cost carrier flydubai is set to resume flights to Aleppo after more than 14 years, launching daily direct services to the Syrian city as part of the expansion of its Syrian network. Flights are scheduled to commence on July 20, making Aleppo flydubai’s second destination in Syria al»»»

Egypt's Giza Plateau- Pyramids Orascom Pyramids Entertainment, owned by billionaire Naguib Sawiris, is increasing its investment in ancient Egyptian archaeological sites by a third, betting on sporting events and pop concerts by stars like Shakira to help propel tourism to new heights. The new inve»»»

RIYADH: Heritage museums at the Farmers’ Market Festival in Turaif drew strong interest from visitors and heritage enthusiasts, showcasing collectibles that documented ancient lifestyles, handicrafts, and traditional clothing. The displays featured antiquities, currencies, heritage photographs, jew»»»

Russian forces used two Geran-4 Siker kamikaze UAVs to strike a freighter in the port of Chernomorsk, Odessa region, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. "In order to reduce the capabilities for transporting weapons and military equipment in the Black Sea operational zone, strikes were carried»»»

Muscat, Oman: The Omani government condemned on Sunday an attack on its territory, state media announced, with Iran's Guards saying they targeted it during a barrage aimed at countries across the Gulf. The Oman News Agency said on X that "the Sultanate of Oman affirms its condemnation and denunciat»»»

Abu Dhabi/ Dubai: Getting a passport, visa or attestation done has turned into a moving target for the UAE's 4.5 million-strong Indian expat community, and for other UAE residents hoping to travel to India, with frequent changes in rules as the Indian missions navigate a legal deadlock over who sho»»»

Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi ​will travel to Washington on Monday at the head of ‌an official ‌delegation ​after ‌an ⁠official ​invitation, government spokesperson Haider ⁠al-Aboudi said in a press conference on Sunday. “The agreements ⁠to be ‌signed ‌will ​include ‌several memorandum»»»

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Bulgaria's Centre for Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) has completed five emergency missions in less than 48 hours, the service said on Facebook Sunday. The missions included the rescue of an injured tourist near the Seven Rila Lakes, the airlift of victims from two serious road accident»»»

Berlin, Germany: Ninety-nine people drowned in Germany last month, the most since a record heatwave swept Europe in 2003, according to official figures. Germany was among the nations hit by a stifling June heatwave in western Europe, which set temperature records in several places across the countr»»»

The New York Times said on Saturday that the US Department of Justice had ​ordered several of its journalists to testify before a federal grand jury after they reported on security concerns involving President Donald Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One.  The Department of Justice has subp»»»

Dubai: The Middle East entered a new and uncertain phase on Sunday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed once again following fresh US air strikes. While Tehran has announced the closure before, this time the declaration comes after attacks on commercial shipping, the largest US military »»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the renewed attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against its territory, as well as the territories of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman, and the State of Kuwait, con»»»

Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the country's eastern province of Zhejiang. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, and some high-speed railway services have been halted. Bavi is the second typhoon to impact »»»

Fresh details have emerged in the controversial case of the zebras kept near Hatvanpuszta at a property linked to Hungary’s wealthiest businessman, Lőrinc Mészáros. According to information released by the Fejér County Government Office, three zebras died during the winter, but the authorities were»»»

TEHRAN: An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz was more important than “dozens of atomic bombs,” vowing to protect the vital waterway. “This strategic passage is more important than dozens of atomic bombs, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will protect it,” Mohs»»»

TEHRAN: An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz was more important than “dozens of atomic bombs,” vowing to protect the vital waterway. “This strategic passage is more important than dozens of atomic bombs, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will protect it,” Mohs»»»

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed “until further notice” after stopping a vessel it accused of using an unauthorised route, while the US has launched strikes on Iranian military targets. The escalation has increased concerns over global energy supplies, shipping security and the safety »»»

Iran and Oman held talks on coordinating future arrangements for managing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Sunday. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei elaborated on Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Oman, saying Saturday’s negotiations in Muscat»»»

The rising costs of the Ukraine war have forced the Russian government to increase spending, causing the federal budget deficit to expand further. High spending growth adds to inflationary pressures, making it difficult for the central bank to lower its key rate. High interest rates also curb inves»»»

My last column looked at why foreign buyers don’t need a golden visa to own property in Hungary — the doors that matter are already open. The natural next question is the one I hear most often from international clients: where, exactly, should I be looking? Budapest is not one market but a mosaic o»»»

Russian troops have struck facilities of the Ukrainian fuel-energy and transport infrastructure, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Sunday. "Operational-tactical aviation, strike unmanned aerial vehicles, missile troops, and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces battlegroups hit Ukraine’s fuel»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar mourns the loss of former leader, the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who led the country from 1995 to 2013 and passed away on July 12, 2026, aged 74. The former leader was seen as one of the key architects of modern Qatar and led the country during a period of »»»

Dubai: Dubai has unveiled a Dh2 billion mega road project aimed at easing congestion, cutting travel times and improving connectivity across some of the emirate’s busiest road corridors. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has awarded the contract for the 12-kilometre Latifa bint Hamda»»»

Dubai: A total solar eclipse due to take place on 12 August will not be visible from the UAE because the country lies outside the eclipse's viewing path, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences. A»»»