Gulf News 1h

Seychelles holiday guide: Free things to do, affordable stays and money-saving tips for UAE travellers

Beaches. Boulders, and blue waters. Seychelles is the destination people save to their vision boards, but for UAE travellers, it's also surprisingly accessible. Just a little over four hours from Dubai, the Indian Ocean archipelago makes for an easy long weekend. So, if you're looking to splurge on»»»

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Gulf News 2h

US reimposes oil sanctions on Iran — and why it matters for global markets

The United States has paired new military strikes against Iran with the reimposition of strict oil sanctions, signaling that Washington is escalating pressure on Tehran on both the military and economic fronts as a fragile ceasefire comes under its most serious test yet. The move marks a sharp shif»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Will Etihad Rail make cheaper rents outside Dubai more attractive?

Dubai: Etihad Rail could make lower-rent communities outside Dubai more attractive to commuters, but property experts say affordability will remain the main reason residents choose neighbouring emirates. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The national rail network is expe»»»

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UPI 3h

United States launches new strikes against Iran, reimposes sanctions - UPI.com

People enjoy the beach in May as a vessel is seen waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the Arabian Sea off Muscat, Oman. The United States launched new strikes against Iran on Tuesday after alleged Iranian strikes against vessels in the strait. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo July 7»»»

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Jordan Times 4h

US trade gap in May widens to biggest in over a year

WASHINGTON, United States — The US trade deficit widened sharply in May to its largest in over a year as imports rose, government data showed Tuesday, with analysts noting that businesses could be gearing up for further tariffs.The shift came as the world's biggest economy grappled with fallout fro»»»

Arab News 5h

Colombia’s president-elect suspends transition after Petro alleges fraud

BOGOTA, Colombia: Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on Tuesday suspended the transition process with President Gustavo Petro and accused him of planning a coup to stay in power, after the incumbent leader refused to recognize results of the country’s election. Petro said Monday th»»»

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Arab News 5h

Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection amid donation allegations

LONDON: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations. The unexpected resignation is an effort by the anti-immigration politicia»»»

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UPI 6h

Senate Republicans say they’ve spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell this week - UPI.com

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., waves as he goes to a Senate procedural vote March 4 in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 with little news about his condition or status, but two other Republican senators say they talked to him this week. File Photo by A»»»

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Arab News 6h

Global AI industry falls short on safety, think tank warns

NEW YORK: US artificial intelligence lab Anthropic scored the highest in a semiannual safety ranking, but globally the industry fails to combat “existential” threats, according to a report released on Tuesday. Meta moved up two spots to fourth place, while xAI dropped three spots to seventh place, »»»

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France24 7h

The Debate - No stopping Le Pen? French appeals court clears way for 2027 presidential run

Did a court decision just alter the outcome a French presidential election that’s less than 300 days in the future? Marine Le Pen’s conviction for funnelling EU parliamentary staff funds to her far-right National Rally party. Watered down by half, her 30-months of ineligibility to run for public of»»»

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France24 7h

At Nato summit, Trump berates European allies while pleasing Turkish host

The NATO summit has opened on July 7, with many topics to be discussed. Trump has opened the possibility of the US selling F35 fighter jets after Turkey was booted out of the programme in 2019 over Ankara's purchase of a Russian system. Trump has also expressed annoyance at European Nato allies for»»»

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Arab News 7h

Gaza’s future still unclear after Hamas dissolves governing body

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Hamas made a political move by dissolving its governing body in Gaza this week, but experts say the decision does not resolve the main issue of the stalled ceasefire process: the Islamist movement’s weapons. WHAT IS HAMAS DISSOLVING? Hamas announced on Monday tha»»»

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Arab News 7h

AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians

NEW YORK: After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime US ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans. The survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Rese»»»

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UPI 7h

Lawsuit: ICE gave confidential asylum info to Iran about deportees - UPI.com

Federal agents approach protestors outside Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, N.J., in May. A new lawsuit alleges that the U.S. government gave information to Iran about asylum seekers. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- A new lawsuit filed Tuesday by an advoc»»»

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Arab News 7h

FIFA praises World Cup referee who Trump claimed was ‘suspect’ after red card for Balogun

FLORIDA, USA: FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on comments by US President Donald Trump, who questioned his integrity for sending off Folarin Balogun. Trump suggested on Monday at the White House, without elaborating, that the 46-year-old Brazilia»»»

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Al Manar 8h

Commander of IRGC’s Al-Quds Force, General Ismail Qaani, arrives at Najaf International Airport in Iraq - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Commander of IRGC’s Al-Quds Force, General Ismail Qaani, arrives at Najaf International Airport in Iraq 07-07-2026 21:55 PM Latest News Urg»»»

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Israeli media: The security and political cabinet meeting has begun - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli media: The security and political cabinet meeting has begun 07-07-2026 21:36 PM Latest News Urgent News Israeli media: The security»»»

Al Manar 8h

Body of the Martyred Leader, Imam Khamenei, arrives in Holy Najaf - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Body of the Martyred Leader, Imam Khamenei, arrives in Holy Najaf 07-07-2026 21:15 PM Latest News Urgent News Foreign media: Oil tanker was»»»

France24 8h

Hamas withdrawal from Gaza governance a bid to unblock 'deadlocked' peace plan

Nearly 20 years after taking power in Gaza, Hamas said on Monday it would hand over control of the territory to a committee of Palestinian technocrats. The move is a bid to get the ball rolling on the second phase of a peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump and wrest some control of the ter»»»

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Al Manar 9h

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy carried out a new bombing in the town of Deir Seryan - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli enemy carried out a new bombing in the town of Deir Seryan 07-07-2026 20:08 PM Latest News Urgent News Body»»»

Arab News 10h

NATO says European core defense spending up 11 percent in 2026

ANKARA: NATO on Tuesday said core defense spending by Europe and Canada rose 11 percent in 2026, as US President Donald Trump pressures allies to make good on a vow to ramp up budgets. The latest figures were released as leaders from the 32-nation alliance come face-to-face with Trump at a summit i»»»

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Al Manar 10h

Lebanese ministry of health updates toll of Israeli aggression since March 2, 2026: 4320 martyrs and 12203 injuries - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese ministry of health updates toll of Israeli aggression since March 2, 2026: 4320 martyrs and 12203 injuries 07-07-2026 19:28 PM Lat»»»

Tanjug 11h

Vucic, Burns discuss Serbia-US relations, situation in Kosovo-Metohija

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic met on Tuesday in Belgrade with Pastor Mark Burns, spiritual adviser to US President Donald Trump, to discuss strengthening of Serbia-US relations, preservation of peace and security in the region, as well as the position of Serbs and protection for Ser»»»

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Sana 11h

Trump hails President al-Sharaa’s role in stabilizing and unifying the country

Ankara, July 7 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump praised the achievements made by President Ahmad al‑Sharaa in Syria over the past 18 months. According to Anadolu Agency, Trump told reporters during his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Anka»»»

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Sputnik 11h

Russia Too Responsible Country to Initiate World War - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is too large and too responsible a country to initiate a third world war, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "Russia is too big and too responsible a country to be an initiator of a third world war. The United States knows the possible consequences of that wa»»»

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Arab News 12h

Cuba struggles to restore power to island following nationwide grid collapse

HAVANA: Cuba struggled on Tuesday to restore power after its national ​grid collapsed the day before, leaving millions still without electricity across the Caribbean island nation. Authorities have yet to fully explain the cause of the Monday blackout — the third to affect the country this ‌year — »»»

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Gulf News 12h

Why did Turkey roll out a blue carpet for Trump?

Ankara: When US President Donald Trump stepped off Air Force One in Ankara on Tuesday for the Nato summit, one detail immediately caught the world’s attention — it wasn’t the military honour guard or the ceremonial welcome, but the blue carpet laid out on the tarmac instead of the traditional red o»»»

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Arab News 12h

Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says

DUBAI: Three tankers were struck by projectiles on Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said, in the latest attacks targeting vessels moving through the narrow mouth of the Arabian Gulf. The new assaults threatened to choke off the flow of traffic in the strait just as countries ho»»»

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Arab News 12h

UK spends $254 million on long-range Precision Strike Missile program

LONDON: Britain said on Tuesday it would strengthen the Army’s long-range capabilities ​by spending £190 million ($254.22 million) on the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program, buying a weapon which can neutralize targets up to 500 kilometers away. The country’s outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starm»»»

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Sputnik 12h

US Doesn't Have to Spend on Europe's Security, Can Remove All Soldiers From There - Trump

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States is not obliged to pay for European security, adding that all US troops may be removed from the region. "We don't have to spend any money, we could remove all of our soldiers out of Europe," Trump told reporters »»»

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Gulf News 12h

Rule of law key to prosperous new Syria: Macron

Dubai: French President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa on Tuesday agreed to restore full diplomatic ties, deepen economic cooperation and position Syria as a regional trade hub, even as two explosions wounded 18 people near the hotel where the French leader had spent the night»»»

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Sputnik 12h

Turkiye's Ownership of Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems Not Obstacle to F-35's Sale -Trump

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Turkiye's ownership of Russian S-400 air defense systems are not a source of concern amid renewed interest in the potential sale of US-made F-35 fighter jets to Ankara. Earlier in the day, the US president said that selling the f»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek re-election amid donation allegations

London: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his Parliament seat and seek re-election in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations. “I have done nothing wrong. I have not broken the law in any way at all. I »»»

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Gulf News 13h

9 cops killed, 5 taken hostage in Balochistan

Dubai: At least nine Pakistani police personnel were killed and five were abducted after heavily armed militants attacked a police checkpoint in Balochistan’s Ziarat district, media reports said, citing police officials. According to the reports, the attackers stormed a police post in the Mangi are»»»

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Al Manar 13h

Jumblatt: The “Framework Agreement” was imposed by “Israel” on a Lebanese team abroad and at home with limited experience in law and diplomacy - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Jumblatt: The “Framework Agreement” was imposed by “Israel” on a Lebanese team abroad and at home with limited experience in law and diplom»»»

RT 13h

China urges US to lift Cuba sanctions, says Washington’s blockade has no basis in international law

China has urged the US to end its decades-long blockade and sanctions against Cuba, condemning Washington’s “coercion and pressure.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning made the remarks on Monday when asked about Cuba’s request for a special session of the UN General Assembly, scheduled f»»»

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US support for NATO slips after Trump criticism – poll

Support for NATO in the US has slipped following President Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of the military bloc, according to an internal survey seen by Politico. In a report released last week citing polling data, Politico said just 43% of US adults believe NATO would honor Article 5 – the bloc’»»»

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Gulf News 13h

Pakistan plans faster home passport delivery for overseas citizens

Dubai: Pakistan is planning to further streamline home passport delivery services for overseas citizens as part of efforts to make the process faster and more convenient, Geo News reported. According to the report, Director General of Immigration and Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa chaired a meetin»»»

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UPI 13h

Former DOJ employees call on senators to reject Blanche AG nomination - UPI.com

A group of more than 1,200 former Justice Department employees have signed a letter asking senators to reject the nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- A group of more than 1,200 former Justice Department employees signed a lette»»»

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Arab News 14h

Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown

KANSAS CITY, USA: Lionel Messi’s Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as the maestro looks to reclaim the lead in a fiercely contested Golden Boot race. The defending champions meet the African nation, spearheaded by Mohamed Salah, in Atlanta for the right to »»»

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Al Manar 14h

Israeli drones roam skies of Baalbek City in Bekaa: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drones roam skies of Baalbek City in Bekaa: Al-Manar reporter 07-07-2026 15:55 PM Latest News Urgent News Al-Manar correspondent re»»»

Naharnet 14h

Trump in Ankara says was 'very disappointed' with NATO over Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was "very disappointed" by the response of NATO allies in Europe to his war with Iran after arriving in Turkey for the alliance's summit. "I was very disappointed with NATO," Trump told journalists as he met Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "We di»»»

Arab News 15h

Ukraine’s Zelensky wants to discuss air defenses with Trump

KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he ​plans to discuss Ukraine’s desperate need for systems to defend against Russia’s deadly ballistic strikes when he meets ‌US President ‌Donald ​Trump ‌at ⁠the ​NATO summit ⁠in Turkiye. “We see the weakness of Russia — we feel it. But it’s not en»»»

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Naharnet 15h

Aoun denies US vetting of Lebanese soldiers, says framework deal 'not perfect'

President Joseph Aoun is preparing to visit the White House to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump this month, after a new round of Lebanon-Israel talks that will be held next week in Rome. Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter said said Aoun will meet with Trump on July 21. Isra»»»

Al Manar 15h

Ankara hosts NATO summit as US steps back from its defense of Europe - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ankara hosts NATO summit as US steps back from its defense of Europe 07-07-2026 14:04 PM Latest News Urgent News Iraq Mobilizes for Histori»»»

Gulf News 15h

What to know about Nato’s summit in Turkey as America steps back from its defence of Europe

Ankara: US President Donald Trump and his Nato counterparts are gathering in Turkey on Tuesday for a two-day summit that comes at a turning point in the organisation’s history as the United States steps back from its traditional security role in Europe. Ahead of the meeting in Ankara, Trump has ins»»»

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Al Manar 15h

Martyred Leader’s Funeral in Iraq to Deepen Iran-Iraq Bonds: General Qaani - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Martyred Leader’s Funeral in Iraq to Deepen Iran-Iraq Bonds: General Qaani 07-07-2026 14:44 PM The upcoming funeral of martyred Leader of t»»»

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Gulf News 15h

Dubai ranks among top global wealth hubs with strong luxury value and protected purchasing power, Julius Baer says

Dubai: Dubai’s relative cost advantage and US dollar-linked currency mean residents’ day-to-day purchasing power remains largely protected from global volatility, while the emirate continues to stand out to the international elite as a stable business and wealth hub connecting East and West, accord»»»

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France24 15h

Live: Trump arrives in Ankara for NATO summit

US President Donald Trump will meet fellow NATO leaders at a summit in Turkey on Tuesday as the alliance tries to persuade him that their countries are actively increasing their military capabilities as US focus shifts away from Europe towards Asia. Earlier, Ukraine launched more than 430 dron»»»

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Gulf News 16h

Dubai air taxi network moves closer as world’s first commercial vertiport near DXB gets GCAA approval

Dubai: Dubai has moved a step closer to launching commercial air taxi services after VDX, the flagship vertiport near Dubai International Airport, received regulatory certification for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft operations. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & B»»»

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