UAE, Egypt sign deal to expand air services over next five years
Dubai: Travellers flying between the UAE and Egypt could see more flight options in the coming years after the two countries agreed to gradually expand bilateral air traffic rights over the next five years. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The understanding was signed o»»»
Russia Withstood Sanctions Thanks to Historical Legacy - Lavrov
MOSCOW, July 29 (Sputnik) - Russia has been able to withstand Western sanctions pressure thanks to its historical legacy and respect for national history, Russian Foreign Minister and head of United Russia’s party list Sergey Lavrov said. "First and foremost, thanks to our ancestors, who founded th»»»
Israel to 'respond' after 'drone' hits bulldozer in south Lebanon
The Israeli army is considering a military response to the damage inflicted on an engineering vehicle by a “Hezbollah drone” in the Ali al-Taher heights in southern Lebanon, Israel’s Channel 14 said on Wednesday. “Beirut's southern suburbs will not be a target in the response,” the channel added. I»»»
Misr El-Gedida’s Jadinah phase 1 secures GPRS Gold Certification Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Misr El-Gedida has secured Gold Certification under the Green Pyramid Rating System (GPRS) for the first phase of its Jadinah development in New Heliopolis, making it the first sustainable residential project in Egypt to receive the certification, as per a disclosure. The certificatio»»»
Summer Sunset: Share your sunset photos with Gulf News
Summer evenings in the UAE often come with beautiful sunsets, filling the sky with shades of orange, pink, purple and gold. Through our new Summer Sunset campaign, Gulf News is inviting readers from across all seven emirates to share sunset photos and videos they have captured themselves. Whether i»»»
Trump says US to hit Iran 'hard' after attack on bases in Jordan
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the U.S. military will be hitting Iran "hard" after a missile attack against U.S. bases in Jordan, Fox News reported. "We'll be hitting them hard. They're going to get a beating," Fox's correspondent quoted Trump as saying, adding that the U.S. president use»»»
Japanese population below 120 million for first time in decades
Tokyo: The number of Japanese people living in the country has fallen below 120 million for the first time in 42 years, government data showed Wednesday, as the nation confronts a low birth rate and an ageing society. As of January 1, the population of Japanese residents in Japan stood at 119.74 mi»»»
Peru's newly inaugurated President Fujimori vows military-led crackdown on crime
Peru's newly inaugurated President Keiko Fujimori – the ninth in just a decade – pledged to deploy the armed forces to crime-ridden areas and adopt a hardline security strategy as Peru grapples with its worst wave of gang violence, extortion and illegal mining in decades. Peru's conservative »»»
Arrival of Suhail signals seasonal changes for Asir
ABHA: Asir witnessed the rising of the Suhail star on the southern horizon on Wednesday, an astronomical event traditionally linked to cooler weather, rainfall and the start of the agricultural season. Researcher Abdullah Al Mousa said the Suhail season began on Wednesday and would last for 13 days»»»
Research institute warns PM Péter Magyar risks 'wearing himself out'
Prime Minister Péter Magyar has dismissed criticism from political think tank Political Capital after it argued that his greatest political risk is his own constant public presence and communication style. The debate follows the publication of Political Capital’s latest analysis, which argues that »»»
Weather update: Rain hits parts of UAE as NCM warns of strong winds, dust and low visibility in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Dubai: It's raining in parts of the UAE this evening with the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) tracking continued convective cloud activity across the country. The rain follows a similar spell yesterday, when parts of the UAE also saw rainfall along with dust and low visibility. The latest advi»»»
Independent Survey Will Examine Motivations of Bulgarians Abroad to Return Home
The DNA - Movement for a National Cause Association, in collaboration with the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, has launched an independent scientific study among Bulgarians living abroad on a long-term basis, the DNA team reported to BTA»»»
Government Approves Bill to Curb SLAPP Lawsuits Against Journalists, Public-Interest Advocates
The Council of Ministers has approved a bill amending and supplementing the Civil Procedure Code in connection with the abusive lawsuits, commonly known as SLAPP cases (from "Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation"), Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said at a media briefing on Wednesday. »»»
Democratic Party Challenges $302 mln U.S. Military Loan Agreement in Constitutional Court
Democratic Party has filed a legal challenge with the Constitutional Court against the law ratifying a €302 million loan agreement between Albania and the United States for the purchase of military equipment. Gazment Bardhi, head of the Democratic Party's parliamentary group, said Wednesdat that th»»»
Marmot researchers raising funds with 'OnlyMarms' page on OnlyFans - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by RMBL Marmot Project (@rmblmarmotproject) July 28 (UPI) -- Researchers studying marmots in Colorado are compensating for the loss of federal funding by showing off the animals on OnlyFans. Daniel Blumstein, a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evo»»»
Nepal's tiger numbers climb 20 percent to estimated 429: survey
Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal's tiger population has risen by roughly 20 percent in the past four years to an estimated 429, officials said on Wednesday, a conservation milestone despite challenges from human-wildlife conflict. The latest nationwide survey found tiger numbers had increased from 355 in 20»»»
Lindsey Graham’s Ukrainian birthday-gift drone ‘to kill Russians’ – Laura Loomer
A Ukrainian drone that was intended as a birthday gift for the late US Senator Lindsey Graham will now be deployed on the front lines “to kill Russians,” according to US conservative activist Laura Loomer. Graham, a Republican senator from South Carolina, died at the age of 71 on July 11, shortly a»»»
WhatsApp adds web calling, rolls out new features
Washington: Meta Platforms has introduced voice and video calling on WhatsApp Web, allowing users to make and receive calls directly through a web browser without downloading the desktop app. The update is part of a broader rollout of new calling features aimed at improving cross-device communicati»»»
UAE reviews anti-money laundering framework to boost investor confidence and economic competitiveness
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Economic Integration Committee has reviewed new measures to strengthen corporate governance, reinforce the country’s legislative framework for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, and enhance the competitiveness of the national business environment. Sign up for o»»»
Dubai population growth fuels demand for shared mobility and better transport links
Dubai: In one year, Dubai alone added more than 330,000 residents, taking its population to 4.58 million. This growth is driving the development of new residential communities, commercial districts and leisure destinations, changing how people move between their homes, workplaces and daily activiti»»»
Israeli Attacks Escalate Across Southern Lebanon With Shelling, Arson, and Land Clearing
Israeli occupation forces intensified attacks across southern Lebanon on Wednesday, carrying out artillery shelling, arson operations, and land-clearing activities in multiple areas, Al-Manar correspondents reported. The Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of Nabatieh Al-Fawqa and the Ali Al-Ta»»»
Qatar National Library unveils August program for entrepreneurs, families and young readers
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library has announced a month-long program of workshops, family activities and community events for August, targeting aspiring entrepreneurs, librarians, artists, children and lifelong learners. Highlights include a August 15 startup workshop covering entrepreneurship, m»»»
Philippines hikes fuel surcharge, pushing up ticket prices in early August
Dubai: Air travellers flying within and out of the Philippines will pay higher ticket prices during the first half of August after the Philippine Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised the allowable passenger fuel surcharge from Level 8 to Level 13. The increase, which takes effect from August 1 to 1»»»
New flight to make travel from Bishkek to Tashkent easier - | 24.KG
Starting from August 23, 2026, Aero Nomad Airlines will launch regular international flights on the Bishkek—Tashkent—Bishkek route. According to Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC, flights will be operated twice a week — on Thursdays and Sundays. The new route will provide regular air connectivity between»»»
First LEAV Aviation flight from Germany arrives at Damascus International Airport
Damascus, July 29 (SANA) The first direct flight operated by German carrier LEAV Aviation arrived at Damascus International Airport on Wednesday after departing from Düsseldorf, Germany, carrying Syrian passengers.The flight restores direct service between Düsseldorf and Damascus after a hiatus of »»»
Yemen govt says Houthis planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit
RIYADH: A minister in Yemen’s internationally recognized government on Wednesday accused Houthi rebels of working under Iranian guidance to establish a system to impose fees for ships transiting the Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab Strait.Information minister Moammar Al-Eryani described “the move as a»»»
AI wealth management could turn reactive finance into predictive guidance
For years, fintech has promised to transform the way we manage money. We've built budgeting apps, investment platforms and digital banks that have made finance more accessible than ever before. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Yet one question remains: if we have more f»»»
Israel to 'respond' after 'drone' hits bulldozer in south Lebanon
The Israeli army is considering a military response to the damage inflicted on an engineering vehicle by a “Hezbollah drone” in the Ali al-Taher heights in southern Lebanon, Israel’s Channel 14 said on Wednesday. “Beirut's southern suburbs will not be a target in the response,” the channel added. I»»»
Trump administration bans imports of Chinese-made humanoid robots - UPI.com
The United States announced an import ban on new advanced robot models on Tuesday, including humanoid, four-legged robots and bi-peds, as part of a Federal Communications Commission update to a list of products and services that pose a risk to national security. Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Ph»»»
Yemen govt says Houthis planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit
A minister with Yemen's internationally recognized government told AFP on Wednesday that the country's Houthi rebels were working under Iranian guidance to establish a system to impose fees for ships transiting the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Information minister Moammar al-Eryani describ»»»
Kyrgyzstan seeks to continue cooperation with King Abdullah Foundation - | 24.KG
Kyrgyzstan intends to continue cooperation with the King Abdullah Humanitarian Foundation and the Islamic Development Bank in implementing socially significant projects. These issues were discussed during a meeting between First Deputy Finance Minister Talas Aidarbek uulu and a delegation from the »»»
Women leaders launch EU-GCC cooperation platform in Riyadh
RIYADH: Women leaders from the Gulf and Europe gathered in Riyadh on Tuesday for the launch of the Women Impact Leaders EU-GCC platform, a new initiative aimed at strengthening cross-regional cooperation and developing joint initiatives across key sectors. The Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commer»»»
Interdepartmental Council to Oversee Future National Children's Hospital Project
An interdepartmental council chaired by Health Minister Katya Ivkova will be set up shortly to oversee and coordinate the National Children's Hospital project, which the government considers to be of national importance, Ivkova told a briefing on Wednesday. Ivkova said the council would include sev»»»
'No home': Spanish pensioner returns to charred ruins after wildfire
Pelayos de la Presa, Spain: As far as the eye can see, Jose Fernandez spied only burnt furniture, half-collapsed walls and mountains of ash on what used to be his house and land. "I have no money, no documents, no home," said the 74-year-old pensioner, one victim of the wildfires that burned his to»»»
Wage arrears in Kyrgyzstan rise to 91.9 million soms - | 24.KG
The total amount of wage arrears in Kyrgyzstan as of June 1, 2026, reached 91.9 million soms. Compared with the same date last year, the figure increased by 18.2 percent, a report by the National Statistical Committee says. Employers also owe significant amounts to workers in Jalal-Abad region (27.»»»
Inside Dubai's Centre for Harbouring: How GDRFA is redefining humanitarian care for residency violators
Dubai: Beyond the security gates of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai's Centre for Harbouring lies a facility that challenges common perceptions of what happens to people who overstay their visas or violate residency rules. Instead of prison cells, there are d»»»
US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes against Iraq militias, killing at least 20
Jordan's air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday, the country's military said, hours after the U.S. military said it had knocked down an Iranian missile barrage launched against American forces in the Middle East, shattering a brief pause in fighting. In a statemen»»»
New community mall in Dubai: The Grand to open in August
Dubai: Dubai is getting a new shopping destination next month, with The Grand set to open its doors at Nad Al Sheba Gardens from August 19. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The developer Shamal said the new retail and lifestyle destination has been fully leased ahead of»»»
Drecun: US wants Serbia to be its most important partner in this region
BELGRADE - Commenting on the launch of Serbia-US strategic dialogue, the head of the Serbian parliamentary committee on defence and interior affairs Milovan Drecun said on Tuesday the US was unequivocally demonstrating that Serbia was exceptionally important for its policy and its interests in sout»»»
Elderly German man went missing near Lake Balaton
Hungarian police have launched an extensive search for an 81-year-old German national who disappeared from his home near Tapolca on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Veszprém County Police Headquarters, Martin Hofer left his home in the outskirts of Lesenceistvánd, near Tapolca, shortly after 3:0»»»
Israeli army bulldozer hit by explosion in south Lebanon
An Israeli army engineering vehicle was hit overnight by an explosion in the Ali Taher Ridge area in south Lebanon, according to the Israeli army. No injuries are reported in the blast. According to Israeli reports, the military is investigating the possibility that the vehicle was struck by an exp»»»
US-Saudi alliance invests $5bn to build oil refinery outside Strait of Hormuz
RIYADH: A Saudi-US alliance has entered the final stage of selecting a host country for a $5 billion integrated refinery and energy export corridor project. This project aims to create a strategic energy export platform that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, Asharq Bloomberg has reported. The alliance»»»
Tel Aviv Hires Trump’s Ex-Campaign Chief to Flood AI Ecosystem With Pro-Israel Content: Report
‘Israel’ spent tens of millions of dollars on a digital influence campaign designed to shape how artificial intelligence systems respond to questions about the Gaza war, according to a report published Tuesday by Drop Site News. Brad Parscale, President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager, and h»»»
DP World’s new Riyadh warehouse is built to cut delivery times across Saudi Arabia
Dubai: DP World has opened its first multi-client third-party logistics warehouse in Saudi Arabia, adding storage and distribution capacity for businesses supplying the Kingdom’s consumer, retail and industrial markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 15,250 square»»»
Planning an Italy trip? flydubai adds more flights to Milan and Naples
Dubai: Travellers flying between Dubai and Italy will have more options this winter after flydubai increased flights to Naples and announced additional services to Milan-Bergamo in response to growing demand. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai-based airline has »»»
Qatar Diamond Exchange joins World Federation of Diamond Bourses
DOHA: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has officially been admitted as a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), the body that unites the world's leading diamond bourses under common trading rules and a shared code of conduct. Qatar Diamond Exchange Director Ghanim Nasser Al Saadi»»»
Illegal import of goods worth 1.4 million soms detected in Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
Officers of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan uncovered the illegal import of goods from member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). During an inspection, tax officials examined a cargo truck that, according to its shipping documents, was transporting household belongings. However, they »»»
Burgas Children's Hospital Receives Licence to Begin Operations
St. Anastasia Children's Hospital in Burgas has received its licence to provide medical services, marking the final stage of preparations before opening, Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov said on Wednesday. Nikolov noted that recruitment of medical staff is now under way, with Burgas Municipality also s»»»
Iran demands ‘restitution’ for Kiev’s deadly attack
Iran has demanded compensation from Ukraine over a deadly strike on a cargo ship after Kiev’s foreign minister initially claimed that “Iran has no standing to pretend to be a victim,” only to call Tehran a day later and assure it that the attack was unintentional and that Kiev did not seek escalati»»»
Qatar Diamond Exchange joins World Federation of Diamond Bourses
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has officially been admitted as a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), the body that unites the world's leading diamond bourses under common trading rules and a shared code of conduct. Qatar Diamond Exchange Director Ghanim Nasser A»»»