Naharnet 27m

Iraq's balancing act is only getting harder as war between US and Iran widens

Strikes launched by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia against Iran-allied fighters in Iraq have put Iraq's government in a delicate position — and not for the first time. Since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, Iraq has walked a tightrope between Washington and Tehran, seeking to avoid becoming a battleground fo»»»

Al Manar 27m

Four Palestinians martyred including 2 children and more than 20 others injured by Israeli fire since dawn on Thursday: Health sources in Gaza - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Four Palestinians martyred including 2 children and more than 20 others injured by Israeli fire since dawn on Thursday: Health sources in G»»»

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UAE abolishes 15 capital market fees after sweeping review

Dubai: The UAE Capital Market Authority has abolished 15 fees following a review of charges applied to services and activities across the country’s capital markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The decision is aimed at simplifying the fee structure, reducing costs a»»»

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Naharnet 38m

KSA tells Trump Iran has lost leverage in Syria and Lebanon

Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman has met with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, according to two people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to comment publicly about the private meeting. The defense minister conveyed Wednesday the view of Crown Prince Moh»»»

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US-Iran conflict enters new phase as KSA helps hit proxies and diplomacy stalls again

The stop-start fighting between the United States and Iran appears to have entered a new phase as Saudi Arabia has publicly joined military escalations against Tehran-backed proxies. At the same time, an already untenable diplomatic effort to end the war has faltered once again as mistrust deepens »»»

Gulf News 1h

Born in Kazakhstan, raised in UAE: How teen turned curiosity into gold at International Economics Olympiad

He is bright and beaming, as one should be after winning a gold medal. Ali-Mansur Valiyev relates his journey to the International Economic Olympiad, with a cheery ease, not downplaying the triumph but neither painting it too colourfully. He describes the process in matter-of fact tones, stating th»»»

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Naharnet 1h

US military completes 'heavy wave' of strikes on Iran

Jordan's air defenses shot down five missiles launched from Iran Thursday morning, the country's state-run Petra news agency said, hours after the U.S. military announced it had completed "a heavy wave of strikes against Iran" in response to an earlier Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jorda»»»

Al Manar 1h

Lebanese Army Chief Vows to Fulfil National Duties: Israeli Attacks Hinder South Deployment - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army Chief Vows to Fulfil National Duties: Israeli Attacks Hinder South Deployment 30-07-2026 10:49 AM Lebanese Army Commander Gen»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Al Ansari Exchange signs Sanju Samson as brand ambassador

Dubai: Al Ansari Exchange has signed Indian international cricketer Sanju Samson as its brand ambassador under a one-year agreement covering advertising, digital content, public appearances and customer engagement campaigns. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The partners»»»

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UPI 2h

Key vote on Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination postponed - UPI.com

A vote scheduled for Thursday on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general has been postponed. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 30 (UPI) -- Republican senators have postponed a vote on Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general amid concerns from two GOP senators over his »»»

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Arab News 2h

Oil slips as markets look for cues on Gulf supplies

NEW DELHI: Oil prices erased some of their previous gains on Thursday, despite escalating attacks in the Gulf as investor focus shifted to supply flows through the ​key chokepoints in the region. Brent futures fell 96 cents, or 1.06 percent, to $89.78 a barrel as of ‌07:18 a.m. Saudi time. US West »»»

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Al Manar 2h

General Haykal: Lebanese Army stands ready to deploy in areas vacated by occupation forces, but continued Israeli attacks and violations are obstructing the mission - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe General Haykal: Lebanese Army stands ready to deploy in areas vacated by occupation forces, but continued Israeli attacks and violations ar»»»

Al Manar 2h

Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operation in the southern Lebanese town of Hadatha: 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 occupation forces carried out demolition operation in the southern Lebanese town of Hadatha: Al-Manar reporter 30-07-2026 09:39 AM »»»

Al Manar 2h

Al-Manar correspondent reports Israeli drone strike on the outskirts of southern Lebanese town of Al-Mansouri - 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 reports Israeli drone strike on the outskirts of southern Lebanese town of Al-Mansouri 30-07-2026 09:36 AM Latest Ne»»»

Al Manar 2h

General Haykal: Army’s efforts ongoing to ensure safe and secure return of citizens to their villages and towns - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe General Haykal: Army’s efforts ongoing to ensure safe and secure return of citizens to their villages and towns 30-07-2026 09:28 AM Latest »»»

Al Manar 2h

General Haykal: Army proceeds with deployment in southern Lebanon in accordance with existing understandings and in line with national requirements and principles - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe General Haykal: Army proceeds with deployment in southern Lebanon in accordance with existing understandings and in line with national requ»»»

Al Manar 2h

Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal: Mounting challenges and risks persist, but the army remains committed to fulfilling its duties - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal: Mounting challenges and risks persist, but the army remains committed to fulfilling its du»»»

Gulf News 2h

Dubai gold prices fall Dh4 in early Thursday trade

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai fell on Thursday morning, giving jewellery buyers lower rates after prices climbed during the previous session. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 24-karat variety stood at Dh487.50 per gram at 9.54 am, down Dh4 from Dh491.50. The 22-karat »»»

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France24 3h

US says it struck dozens of Iranian targets in latest wave of attacks

The two-hour operation came in response to Iran’s missile launches targeting American forces in the Middle East, with Washington saying it hit military command centres, drone and missile facilities as well as coastal defence sites. The US military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of s»»»

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Gulf News 3h

One Abu Dhabi project generated Dh13 billion in sales for Modon within days

Dubai: Modon Holding reported Dh26 billion in property sales during the first half of 2026, including Dh23 billion in Abu Dhabi, after strong demand for new residential developments lifted revenue and expanded its future income pipeline. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Sukoon H1 profit before tax rises 39% to Dh302.8 million

Dubai: Sukoon Insurance reported a 39% increase in first-half profit before tax to Dh302.8 million, supported by improved underwriting performance and stable investment returns. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Gross written premiums increased 12% year on year to Dh3.8 »»»

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Al Manar 3h

US Aggression on Southern Iran Leaves Casualties, People Trapped under Rubble - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US Aggression on Southern Iran Leaves Casualties, People Trapped under Rubble 30-07-2026 08:16 AM In the early hours of Thursday morning, t»»»

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Al Manar 4h

US completes new wave of strikes against Iran: CENTCOM - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe US completes new wave of strikes against Iran: CENTCOM 30-07-2026 07:47 AM Latest News Urgent News Army Chief: Armed Forces Will Defend Ira»»»

Gulf News 4h

TECOM Group H1 recurring net profit rises 9% to Dh805 million

Dubai: TECOM Group will distribute an interim cash dividend of Dh440 million after recurring net profit increased 9% to Dh805 million during the first half of 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The dividend is expected to be paid in August and follows a 12% increase»»»

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Gulf News 4h

ADNOC Drilling first-half profit rises to $706 million, dividends reach $525 million

Dubai: ADNOC Drilling shareholders are set to receive a second-quarter dividend of $262.5 million, equivalent to approximately 6 fils per share, after the company reported record revenue and profit for the first half of 2026. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The payment»»»

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Sputnik 4h

Trump Says It's US 'Turn' to Hit Iran, Will Be Hitting Them 'Hard'

US President Donald Trump said that it's now the "turn" of the United States to hit Iran, adding that Washington will be hitting "hard." In the early hours of Wednesday, IRNA reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired several ballistic missiles toward a US base and a CENTCOM facility»»»

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RT 4h

Trump warns ‘it’s our turn’ to hit Iran after strikes on US bases, gas tanker

A suspected drone has struck a US-owned floating liquefied natural gas facility at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta, setting two vessels ablaze and prompting President Donald Trump to threaten retaliation against Iran. British maritime security firm Ambrey assessed that at least one drone had»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Flying from the UAE today? Here's every airline cancellation, travel warning and flight update you need to know

Dubai: Travellers flying to and from the UAE on Thursday, July 30, are being urged to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as fresh military action between the United States and Iran continues to disrupt air travel across the Middle East. The latest escalation came after the Uni»»»

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Arab News 4h

China threatens retaliation over US import ban on robots, power inverters

BEIJING: China will “resolutely retaliate” and safeguard ​its interests if the United States insists on acting unilaterally over an import ban on new Chinese robots and power inverters, the commerce ‌ministry said ‌on Thursday. The ​ministry ‌urged ⁠the ​United States ⁠to immediately withdraw the m»»»

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UPI 5h

U.S. launches new wave of strikes against Iran as war lull ends - UPI.com

President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, that the U.S. military would conduct retaliatory attacks against Iran. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. military announced a new wave of strikes agains»»»

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Gulf News 5h

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today (July 30, 2026)

The US-Iran war entered another dangerous phase on Thursday (July 30) as the US Central Command launched a powerful new wave of retaliatory strikes on Iran, while Tehran continued missile attacks against US forces in the region. The latest escalation is significant, not only because of the proximit»»»

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France24 6h

Drone hits storage tanker at Egyptian port in major Middle East escalation, security firm says

A drone hit a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta, British maritime security firm Ambrey said in an initial assessment on Wednesday, and U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate against Iran for an overnight attack, as the Middle East conflict appeared to e»»»

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France24 7h

Zelensky warns of possible major Russian strike overnight

The warning comes as Kyiv pushes its allies for additional Patriot interceptor missiles, which Ukraine says are crucial to countering a surge in Russian ballistic missile attacks. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that Russia would likely carry out another massive attack on t»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Taking multiple vitamins? UAE doctors explain risky combinations

The morning routine may look like a picture of health: A multivitamin with breakfast, vitamin D because 'everyone needs it', iron because of tiredness, calcium for stronger bones, zinc for immunity and perhaps a beauty supplement for the hair and nails. Each bottle appears to have a clear purpose, »»»

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UPI 7h

U.S. launches new wave of strikes against Iran as war lull ends - UPI.com

President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, that the U.S. military would conduct retaliatory attacks against Iran. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. military announced a new wave of strikes agains»»»

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UPI 8h

Russia hits Kyiv, other cities with large-scale ballistic missiles after Zelensky warns of attack - UPI.com

A handout photo made available by the State Emergency Service shows Ukrainian rescuers working Friday at the site of a Russian missile strike in the Kyiv region amid the ongoing Russian invasion. In the early hours Thursday, Russia launched a large attack on Kyiv and cities through Ukraine. Photo b»»»

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RT 8h

US bombs Iran after Trump vows to ‘beat the f***ing s**t out of them’

The US has launched a “powerful” bombing raid against Iran after President Donald Trump warned that it was “our turn to hit them,” following Tehran’s ballistic missile attack on American forces in Jordan the previous night. US Central Command said the new strikes began at 8pm Eastern Time on Wednes»»»

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Gulf News 8h

US stocks slide as rates unchanged, oil price spikes

Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged despite lofty US inflation as escalations in the Middle East war pushed oil prices skyward. Major US indices ended down more than 1.5 percent after initially greeting the Fed's decision to ke»»»

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Gulf News 8h

US Federal Reserve keeps benchmark interest rates steady; markets take a hit

New York: The US Federal Reserve is keeping the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.5 per cent to 3.75 per cent in the face of inflation threats. The decision on Wednesday (local time) sent stock markets tumbling, with the Dow Jones falling 1,153 points, or 2.19 per cent, and the NASDAQ down 433»»»

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Ya Libnan 8h

Iran launches new missile attacks as US and Saudi Arabia strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq – Ya Libnan

Share: Iran launched a wave of missile attacks targeting U.S. forces across the Middle East on Wednesday, as American and Saudi forces struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. US and Saudi forces targeted an armed Iraqi alliance © – / US NAVY/AFP»»»

Gulf News 8h

At least 4 IRGC members killed in Iraq in US-Saudi strikes, says Iranian media

Tehran: A coordinated military operation by the United States and Saudi Arabia targeted multiple locations in Iraq, resulting in the deaths of at least four members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to Iranian state media. Iran's Mehr News Agency reported that four IRGC »»»

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Gulf News 8h

US airstrikes hit Iran amid escalating clash over control of Strait of Hormuz

The US military is carrying out airstrikes in Iran, according to a report Wednesday by Axios citing a US official, amid a weeks-long escalation of hostilities centred on control of the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes as part of an ongoing US campaign of strikes against Iranian military targ»»»

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Arab News 9h

Russia launches missile barrage on Kyiv as Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian oil facilities

KYIV: Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv early Thursday, triggering explosions across the Ukrainian capital hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a major overnight assault and renewed appeals for Western air defense support. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klits»»»

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Arab News 9h

US awards $58.6 billion Patriot missile contract amid rising stockpile concerns

WASHINGTON: The US Defense Department awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $58.6 billion to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, as ​conflicts in Iran and Ukraine strain US weapons stockpiles. The US has supplied large quantities of weapons to allies while»»»

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Gulf News 9h

If China sells weapons to Iran, Trump says he would be 'quite disappointed'

Washington: US President Donald Trump has stated that he would be "disappointed" if China supplied weapons to Iran, reiterating assurances he said Chinese President Xi Jinping had personally given him that Beijing would not sell arms to Tehran. Addressing reporters during an Oval Office interaction»»»

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UPI 10h

Women accuse actor Jared Leto of criminal sexual misconduct - UPI.com

Actor and musician Jared Leto arrives in September 2023 for the iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. A number of women have accused Leto of criminal sexual misconduct, a new documentary alleges. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- In a new BBC documen»»»

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France24 10h

Iran launches new missile attacks as US and Saudi Arabia strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

Iran launched a wave of missile attacks targeting U.S. forces across the Middle East on Wednesday, as American and Saudi forces struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. US President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked US»»»

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UPI 11h

New U.S. Ambassador Steel set to arrive in S. Korea on Thurs. - UPI.com

New U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel (C) will arrive in Seoul on Thursday, sources said Wednesday. In this photo, she speaks to South Korean Trade Minister Kim Jung-kwan (L) and Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha at an event in Washington on July 23. Photo by Yonhap New U.S. Ambassa»»»

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RT 11h

Nearly half of Americans want Benjamin Netanyahu arrested for war crimes

Some 49% of Americans think that the US should arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes, according to a recent poll. After three years of war in the Middle East, Israel’s once-solid support in the US has cratered. Asked whether the US should enforce an International Criminal »»»

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Daily News Egypt 12h

Egypt condemns attacks on Arab states as US-Saudi strikes target Iran-backed groups in Iraq

Egypt on Wednesday strongly condemned attacks on oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia and missile strikes targeting Jordan, describing them as unacceptable assaults on state sovereignty and civilian infrastructure that threaten regional stability and global energy security. In a statement, Egypt’»»»

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