US Central Command said it had completed another seven-hour wave of strikes against Iran on July 14, hitting targets near the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian coastal areas. CENTCOM claimed US fighter aircraft, drones and naval vessels struck Iranian missile and drone sites, naval capabilities and coas»»»

DIB, the UAE's largest Islamic bank by assets, posted a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, with gross revenue rising 10 per cent year-on-year to Dh12.4 billion, supported by growth across both funded and non-funded income streams. The bank reported pre-tax profit of Dh4.3 bill»»»

The chairman of Kazakhstan’s Atomic Energy Agency, Almassadam Satkaliyev, is on an extended tour of nuclear-power facilities in China, gaining insight into PRC management techniques covering the entire development cycle, from design to construction to the operation of such entities. Satkaliyev has »»»

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: The US military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unraveled. Days of retalia»»»

Requests involving destroyers and fleet tankers could expand Seoul-Washington shipbuilding partnership under MASGA The USNS Wally Schirra departs Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje shipyard after completing approximately six months of maintenance work. Photo courtesy of Hanwha Ocean July 14 (Asia Today) -- The U»»»

The UAE hotel breakfast buffet is a feast designed to impress, with rows of pastries, displays, live cooking stations, international favourites and enough choices to satisfy every kind of traveller. But behind the endless spreads is also a concealed balancing act: How do hotels offer abundance with»»»

Manila: A series of earthquakes off the coast of Claveria, Masbate has raised concerns among residents. Philippine volcanologists say the activity is consistent with an "earthquake swarm" — which they describe as a "natural phenomenon". Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app no»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists may have to temper expectations of another sharp fall in fuel prices after global oil prices surged following reported Iranian attacks on two UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Brent crude cli»»»

In the UAE, artificial intelligence is no longer a future ambition. It is moving into the heart of government services, enterprise operations and everyday decision-making. The recent announcement that 50 per cent of government sectors, services and operations will transition to autonomous AI within»»»

Madrid: Thousands of people who travel every day between the southern tip of Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar will no longer have to cross a physical border, beginning on Wednesday. The official opening at midnight on Tuesday — after a border fence was fully removed — allows a new freed»»»

US President Donald Trump has threatened a major escalation in the military campaign against Iran, saying the United States could begin striking the country's powerplants, bridges and other critical infrastructure if Iran does not return to negotiations. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download th»»»

Share: Illustration- Peace is the only choice for Israel and Lebanon Beirut / Rome Lebanon and Israel resumed talks on Tuesday in the Italian capital, with Beirut hoping for progress towards securing an Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon under a U.S.-brokered agreement, although expectations for»»»

Iran's Foreign Ministry said Tehran no longer considers itself obligated to fulfill parts of its memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States, accusing Washington of repeatedly violating the agreement reached last month to halt hostilities. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei sai»»»

Manila: The long-awaited Metro Rail Transit Line 4 (MRT-4) is set to provide a direct rail connection between Rizal province and EDSA-Ortigas, running along Ortigas Avenue Extension to ease traffic congestion on one of Metro Manila's busiest transport corridors. The 13.4-km elevated railway will co»»»

Khaled Al Hameidi Doha Grief settled over Qatar with rare unanimity following the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, whose vision reshaped the country’s trajectory and redefined its place on the global stage. Across the nation, voices from history, literature, journali»»»

Members of Qatar’s Pakistani community have paid glowing tribute to the late His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, remembering him as the architect of modern Qatar whose visionary leadership transformed the nation into a global model of prosperity, development and diplomac»»»

HE Muhammad Aamer, Ambassador of Pakistan The passing of HH the Father Amir is a profound loss for Qatar and for all those who witnessed his remarkable leadership and vision. His Highness was the architect of modern Qatar, whose wisdom, courage and foresight transformed the nation and laid the foun»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, on behalf of the government and people of South Africa, conveyed his deepest condolences to the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani following the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. In a press»»»

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The former ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia to the State of Qatar, Foday Malang, in a condolence message to Qatar Tribune, expressed profound sorrow over the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Malang, who served until recently in »»»

BEIJING: China expelled a former top Xinjiang official from the ruling Communist Party and removed him from all his posts over corruption allegations, including nepotism, bribery, and paying for sex, state media said Tuesday. Ma Xingrui, 66, was a member of the Communist Party’s Politburo, a top de»»»

LONDON: Hamas says it has formally stepped aside from governing Gaza, dissolving the administrative body that has overseen the enclave throughout the war in a move analysts say is intended to pave the way for a technocratic administration — while leaving the group's military wing intact. On July 6,»»»

Gus, a mounted Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton is on display as part of the press previews for Geek Week Auctions at Sotheby's in New York, on July 1. Gus sold for more than $50 million. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 14 (UPI) -- A massive Tyrannosaurus rex sold for $50.1 million at So»»»

The 22nd Liwa Date Festival will open on Tuesday in Liwa City, Al Dhafra Region, bringing together farmers, productive families, artisans and visitors in one of the UAE’s biggest heritage and agricultural events. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Pres»»»

BEIRUT/ROME: Lebanon and Israel resumed talks on Tuesday in the Italian capital, with Beirut hoping for progress toward securing an Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon under a US-brokered deal, although expectations for swift progress were low. US-led diplomacy has emerged since Hezbollah and Isr»»»

NEW YORK: Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation’s worst year for reported cases. More than 30 states have reported infections this year, and current data from them shows the number of infections surpass»»»

CAIRO: The resignation of Egypt’s Culture Minister Gehan Zaki following a final court ruling against her in a copyright infringement case has reignited debate over intellectual property protection in Egypt. Legal and literary experts said the high-profile case should serve as a catalyst for stronge»»»

Poland’s government has approved legislation that would classify short-term rentals of up to 30 days as hotel services. The proposal aims to reduce unregistered activity and implement EU regulations. A new Central Register of Tourist Accommodation Facilities would cover all short-term rental proper»»»

MALÉ: Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Maldives Yahya bin Hassan Al-Qahtani received Hassan Rasheed, Maldivian minister of defense and national service, at the Saudi Embassy on Tuesday. During the meeting, the officials discussed issues of mutual interest, the Saudi Embassy said in a statement on X. M»»»

MALÉ: Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Maldives Yahya bin Hassan Al-Qahtani received Hassan Rasheed, Maldivian minister of defense and national service, at the Saudi Embassy on Tuesday. During the meeting, the officials discussed issues of mutual interest, the Saudi Embassy said in a statement on X. M»»»

NEW YORK CITY: The UN Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution that extends for six months the secretary-general’s mandate to report Houthi attacks against merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Thirteen of the 15 council members voted in favor of the resolution, while Russia and C»»»

Major advances in HIV diagnosis and treatment have reduced fear of sexually transmitted infections, contributing to a decline in consistent condom use, a Chilean midwife says. Photo by cottonbro studio/Pexels SANTIAGO, Chile, July 14 (UPI) -- A sustained rise in syphilis and other sexually transmit»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Tuesday that Bulgaria will not join the Coalition of the Willing supporting Ukraine, arguing that lasting peace should be achieved through diplomacy rather than continued military assistance, a position that prompted criticism from opposition parties and was later de»»»

Kraków needs more housing, but lengthy administrative procedures, limited investment land, legal complications, and cautious officials are slowing development, according to Sebastian Matejek, vice president of Grupa Matejek. He argues that the city and developers should cooperate as partners, parti»»»

Polish corrugated packaging producer Bart plans to build its second factory in northeastern Poland in a phased investment worth up to EUR 100 mln. The facility will eventually process about 150,000 tons of paper annually, matching the capacity of its existing plant in Sulnowo. Bart recently complet»»»

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Dubai: Dubai Police has launched the “Summer Without Accidents 2026” campaign in cooperation with ENOC AutoPro, under the patronage of the Ministry of Interior and the Federal Traffic Council, as part of efforts to enhance road safety, reduce traffic fatalities and promote greater awareness among r»»»

Tunis, July 14 (TAP) - Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Abid said the evaluation study on Tunisia's implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement aligns with President Kais Saied's vision, which places...»»»

AMMAN — Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smeirat and Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh have concluded an intensive economic tour in the Czech capital, Prague.The tour aimed at expanding bilateral trade and investment ties, and preparing for the upcoming "Jordan-Europe" »»»

The true ​number of ​Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo is at least double, ​and ‌possibly four ⁠times, the official tally, ‌the World Health Organization said on Tuesday. Official figures hold that the fever has infected nearly 2,000 people since mid-May. The World Health Organizatio»»»

A report published by Cambridge University features in-depth interviews with dozens of former members of Nigeria’s Boko Haram explaining how the jihadist group has used artificial intelligence to improve its ability to carry out terror attacks since 2023. Experts say they are unlikely to be the onl»»»

NEW YORK: The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington’s best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers. Graham, who had turned 71 just two days before dying on Saturday, was far younger than many of his Senate colle»»»

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (R) reinforced the call for calm while acknowledging the historical and emotional weight surrounding the World Cup match Wednesday with England. Photo by Christopher Neundorf/EPA July 14 (UPI) -- In the hours before Argentina's 2026 World Cup semifinal Wednesday »»»

The global artificial intelligence (AI) wave has not only supercharged sectors like computing, chips, and hardware devices - it has also quietly ignited a brand-new track: air cargo. July is traditionally the slow season for air freight. But this year, the pattern has reversed. Driven by the accele»»»

Manila: A flyover constructed during former Public Works Secretary Mark Villar's tenure has stalled a major Light Rail Transit (LRT) extension project in Las Piñas. This has forced the Filipino taxpayers to pay more than ₱4 billion in penalties to a private concessionaire and drawing criticism from»»»

Fuel prices in Hungary are set for a substantial increase from Wednesday, with the wholesale price of 95-octane petrol rising by a gross HUF 14, or approximately EUR 0.04, per litre. The wholesale price of diesel will meanwhile increase by HUF 7, equivalent to roughly EUR 0.02 per litre, according »»»

BELGRADE - At end-June 2026, National Bank of Serbia (NBS) gross FX reserves amounted to 29,608.9 mln euros, down by 273.2 mln euros from a month earlier. The reserves covered "164.3 pct of money supply M1 and 6.8 months’ worth of the country’s import of goods and services, which is more than twice»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian military continued to strike Ukrainian ports and vessels serving the Ukrainian armed forces, hitting three more dry cargo ships at the port of Odessa, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. "Throughout the day, the Russian armed forces continued to strike Ukrai»»»

ATLANTA: Thomas Tuchel was hired by England as head coach with a simple brief: win the 2026 World Cup. So far, so good as they prepare to take on Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the semifinals. The German has overseen a largely happy camp, dancing with his players in the dressing room in Mexico City af»»»

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy =announced a sweeping reshuffle of Ukraine's government on July 12 and signalled changes to the country's top law enforcement agencies. The shake-up of the wartime administration comes as Kyiv seeks to strengthen international alliances while facing growing political p»»»

The war in Ukraine has triggered a sharp rise in homelessness, creating a new social challenge that could have long-term consequences for the country's post-war recovery if vulnerable groups, particularly internally displaced people and military veterans, are not reintegrated into society quickly, »»»