BERLIN: A United States citizen infected with the Ebola ​virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo was admitted to Frankfurt University Hospital early on Monday, officials said. The patient arrived at the hospital’s special isolation unit at around 3 a.m. local time (0100 GMT) ‌after contracting ‌t»»»

RIYADH: The contracting sector in Saudi Arabia is receiving strong momentum, supported by the volume of projects currently underway in the country, according to Mohammed Al-Ajlan, chairman of the Saudi Contractors Authority, who spoke to Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper. Al-Ajlan stated that the number of c»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz once the United States stops interfering in the affairs of the waterway, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday. "The only way for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened for vessel traffic is for the interventions of the »»»

Historical execution timelines from Japan and Germany indicate Ukraine would face a manufacturing lag of three to four years even if it secures an official license to produce Patriot missiles - an authorization still distant despite Trump's preliminary proposal, per a Sputnik analysis of public rec»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The prime minister was received upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by Deputy Prime Mini»»»

Dubai-based digital agency GTECH information Technology has released findings from a review of more than 80 business websites across the UAE, indicating that many organisations may need to update their search engine optimisation (SEO) strategies to align with evolving AI-driven search experiences. »»»

Abu Dhabi: Entrepreneurs and independent professionals are increasingly choosing Abu Dhabi to establish businesses, with freelance licences rising 261% during the first quarter of 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.New economic licences across the emirate increased »»»

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»»»

President Iliana Iotova, military officials and relatives paid their final respects to Bulgaria's second cosmonaut Alexander Alexandrov, who died at the age of 74 on July 10. The funeral ceremony was held at the Central Military Club in Sofia on Monday. Alexandrov lifted off aboard the Soviet space»»»

Doha: FAHES has announced temporary changes to its vehicle inspection services during the national mourning period, in line with directives issued by the Traffic Department. FAHES in social media posts stated that that only two vehicle inspection stations will remain operational from July 13 to 16,»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday at Lusail Palace with Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who offered his condolences to HH the Amir on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also present»»»

This photo, taken Monday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in Seoul as South Korean stocks plunged by nine percent on tech stock losses amid Middle East tensions. Photo by Yonhap Seoul shares plunged 9 percent Monday as investors dumped technology stocks for profit-taking amid renewed tensions i»»»

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council has announced the winners of the ICC Development Awards 2025, celebrating the outstanding programs, initiatives and performances driving the game’s growth around the globe. This year’s winners were selected from the regional nominees announced in June, recog»»»

RIYADH: Tunisia’s trade deficit swelled to 12.6 billion dinars ($4.2 billion) in the first half of 2026, up from 9.9 billion dinars a year earlier, as import growth outstripped a solid rise in exports, according to official trade data. Figures from the National Institute of Statistics showed export»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday at Lusail Palace with Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon HE Dr. Nawaf Salam, who offered his condolences to HH the Amir on the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also present were the Deputy »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon HE Dr. Nawaf Salam arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airport b»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Monday to offer condolences on the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad Intern»»»

Bulgarian pension security companies generated EUR 584 million in accumulated investment income in the first half of 2026, which was credited to the individual accounts of insured persons, Evelina Miltenova, head of the Bulgarian Association of Supplementary Pension Security Companies, said on Mond»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Monday at Lusail Palace with President of the Republic of Rwanda HE Paul Kagame, who offered condolences to HH the Amir on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Also present were the Deputy Amir HH Sheikh»»»

International Workplace Group (IWG), which owns brands including Regus, Spaces, and HQ, has announced the opening of four new centres in three Romanian cities, as part of its efforts to meet growing demand from organisations seeking modern, accessible and adaptable workspace solutions. The new cent»»»

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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»»»

Tunis, July 13 (TAP) – The weather, on Monday, will remain clear across the country.Winds will blow from the East. They will be relatively strong, becoming locally strong along the coasts and over higher elevations. Elsewhere, winds will be light...»»»

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»»»

Qatari officials are participating in talks between Iran and Oman in Muscat over the strait of Hormuz, a diplomat with knowledge told U.S. news portal Axios on Saturday. A regional source told Axios that the parties are discussing a potential statement on full opening of the "median lane" in the st»»»

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»»»