Arab News 1h

Review: Wildflower offers healthy dining in Jeddah

JEDDAH: Located in Jeddah’s Al-Shatea district, Wildflower offers a health-conscious dining concept centered on generous sharing plates, contemporary presentation and flavors inspired by Saudi, Arab and Mediterranean cuisine. The interior has a contemporary, London-inspired feel, with floor-to-ceil»»»

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Naharnet 1h

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»»»

Naharnet 2h

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»»»

Business-review 4h

Better fares, bigger city breaks: European cities Romanians are choosing this summer

The figures suggest that Romanian travelers continue to seek the best value when planning their summer holidays, with many of the cities recording the strongest passenger growth also benefiting from lower ticket prices. “This summer, Romanian travellers are proving to be both price-conscious and in»»»

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France24 4h

French DJ Kavinsky found dead in Paris home, local media reports

French DJ Kavinsky, who produced the pounding track "Nightcall" that featured in the hit 2011 film Drive and performed alongside Belgian singer Angèle at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympics, has been found dead in his Paris home, local media reported Wednesday. He was 50 years old.  Fren»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Qatar strongly condemns attempts to target Saudi oil facilities with drones

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the attacks that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with drones coming from Iraqi territory. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it considers them a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia's»»»

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BNE 4h

Ukraine's credit boom broadens as war reshapes lending

Ukrainian banks are in the middle of their longest lending expansion in 15 years, according to the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), with state-owned PrivatBank leading a corporate-credit surge, businesses of every size turning to bank financing even as households retreat from long-term deposits, and»»»

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Arab News 5h

UK PM Burnham to set out first steps on social care in speech

LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will on Wednesday pledge to overhaul the adult social care system, offering to work with other parties to better fund a service that can cost families hundreds of thousands of pounds. Burnham became prime minister last week, and has enjoyed a bounce in th»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Firefighters battle blaze on Greek tourist island of Paros

Athens: Firefighters were battling a wildfire on the Greek tourist island of Paros in the Aegean Sea on Wednesday after strong winds helped spread flames, prompting precautionary evacuations in several areas, authorities said. The blaze broke out overnight at a landfill site in the western part of »»»

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Sputnik 6h

Zakharova Reiterates Russia's Warning Amid Italian Mafia's Interest in Ukrainian Drones

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has repeatedly warned Europe that it will not be able to control the outflow of weapons from the Ukrainian conflict zone, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday, commenting on reports that the Italian mafia was seeking to buy drones used in »»»

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UPI 6h

Reports: Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83.3M Carroll judgment - UPI.com

President Donald Trump on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to overturn the $83.3 million judgment to writer E. Jean Carroll. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 29 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump has reportedly asked the Supreme Court to overturn the $83.3 million judgment awarded »»»

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Gulf News 7h

Jordan intercepts five missiles fired from Iran

Amman: Jordanian air defence systems early on Wednesday intercepted and destroyed five missiles fired from Iran toward the Kingdom, the Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army said. In a statement carried by the Jordan News Agency (Petra), the military's official spokesperson said the missiles were detect»»»

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Naharnet 7h

Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had an "excellent" meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, their first sit-down since launching a joint war against Iran and it offered Netanyahu a chance to smooth out strains in their relationship. The closed-door meetin»»»

The Peninsula 7h

Qatar Goodwood Festival opens with immersive destination experience

Doha: The Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar has officially commenced, with the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (Group 1) marking the first of several Visit Qatar sponsored races. A world-class field of elite runners from leading international stables took part in the two-mile race, del»»»

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BNE 7h

Ivan Aivazovsky and the cultural front of the Russia-Ukraine War

In the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, few historical figures are as awkwardly placed as artist Ivan Aivazovsky. Born in Feodosia, Crimea, on the Black Sea coast in 1817, the city of Aivazovsky’s birth now under Russian occupation but still internationally recognised as part of Ukraine. In »»»

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BNE 7h

Ivan Aivazovsky and the cultural front of the Russia-Ukraine War

In the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, few historical figures are as awkwardly placed as artist Ivan Aivazovsky. Born in Feodosia, Crimea, on the Black Sea coast in 1817, the city of Aivazovsky’s birth now under Russian occupation but still internationally recognised as part of Ukraine. In »»»

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24 News Agency 8h

Suspect arrested in Bishkek for seizing apartment by posing as security officer - | 24.KG

A suspect in a fraud case involving the illegal seizure of real estate in Vostok-5 microdistrict has been detained in Bishkek, the Main Internal Affairs Department of the capital reported. According to police, unidentified individuals posed as employees of law enforcement agencies and, abusing a wo»»»

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RT 9h

Greek professor says Russian victory in Ukraine would benefit humanity

Russia’s victory in the Ukraine conflict would serve the interests of “all peace-loving humanity” by checking NATO and EU encroachment on national sovereignty, Greek philosophy professor Dimitrios Patelis has told RT. Patelis, who teaches at the Technical University of Crete, made the remarks in an»»»

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Sputnik 9h

Türkiye Secures Stake in Kirkuk Oil Field, Plans New Joint Projects

Turkish Petroleum has been granted a partnership in the BP-operated Kirkuk production field, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced, calling the agreement a "historic step" in bilateral energy cooperation with Iraq. "Kirkuk production field has been granted to Turkish Petroleum as a partn»»»

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UPI 10h

Sixth person dies to Upper East Side's Legionnaires' outbreak - UPI.com

Central Park near the the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in New York City. Health officials on Tuesday announced a sixth death to the Upper East Side's Legionnaires' disease outbreak. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 28 (UPI) -- A sixth person has died in the Upper East S»»»

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Gulf News 10h

UAE strongly condemns hostile attack on Jordan

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile attack targeting the brotherly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with a drone. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) af»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Zelensky hails 'good' Trump talks on Patriot missile air defences

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought licenses to produce Patriot air-defense interceptors during a "good meeting" with US counterpart Donald Trump on Tuesday, as he underscored Russia's Vladimir Putin's loss of initiative on the war front due to heavy losses. Zelensky spent just over an ho»»»

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Gulf News 13h

NRIs depositing dollars in India: 12 questions to ask before chasing 7.5% returns

Dubai: Indian banks are offering returns of up to 7.5% on selected US dollar fixed deposits for non-resident Indians, creating an unusual choice for UAE-based NRIs with dollar savings. The headline rate is well above what many conventional bank accounts pay. Yet it may apply only to a particular te»»»

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Qatar Tribune 16h

Hilton Doha The Pearl receives new leadership

Tribune News Network Doha Hilton Doha The Pearl has appointed Lars Pursche as General Manager and Yildiray Satiroglu as Commercial Director. Lars has spent more than 25 years in international hospitality across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He’s led hotels through commercial growth, operational»»»

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Arab News 18h

Six Kings Slam returns to Riyadh with Sinner, Alcaraz and Djokovic in field

RIYADH: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will defend his Six Kings Slam title when the exhibition tournament returns to Riyadh in October, organizers General Entertainment Authority announced on Tuesday. The third edition of the event, part of Riyadh Season 2026, will be held on Oct. 21, 22 and 24 and fea»»»

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Arab News 18h

Analysis: Is a return to civil war in Yemen inevitable?

LONDON: For almost four years, Yemen has been enjoying a period of relative peace. So why do the Houthi militia suddenly appear to be doing their best to provoke a return to large-scale military operations in the country? The answer, analysts believe, is that the war in Iran, which has steadily esc»»»

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Arab News 19h

EU condemns Iran ‘aggression’ against French diplomats

BRUSSELS: The European Union on Tuesday condemned an “aggression” this month by Iranian security services against two French diplomats in Tehran. “The EU unequivocally condemns the aggression against two diplomats of the Embassy of France in Tehran perpetrated by Iranian security forces on July 19,»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20h

Qatar strongly condemns renewed attacks on Jordan

DOHA: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the fresh attacks on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity and a blatant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affa»»»

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The Peninsula 21h

Qatar strongly condemns renewed attacks against the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the renewed attacks against the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, considering them a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. In a sta»»»

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Arab News 21h

Saudi Cabinet condemns attacks by Iran-affiliated terrorist militias in Yemen and Iraq on oil facilities in Kingdom

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Cabinet on Tuesday condemned attacks carried out by Iran-affiliated terrorist militias in Yemen and Iraq on oil facilities in the Kingdom's Riyadh and Eastern regions.»»»

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Sputnik 22h

Merging Ukraine and Iran Conflicts Serves US and NATO Strategic Goals

Ukraine’s Caspian Sea strike reveals a trend toward the convergence of the Ukrainian and Iranian conflicts into a wider escalation, Alexander Stepanov, a military expert at the Institute of Law and National Security (RANEPA), tells Sputnik. These provocations are intended to elicit a retaliatory re»»»

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Arab News 22h

UN chief meets rival Cyprus leaders, mulls prospects for talks

NICOSIA: UN chief Antonio Guterres said he held “very constructive” separate meetings with rival Cypriot leaders on Tuesday, ahead of trilateral meetings to weigh the prospect of fresh negotiations nine years after the peace process collapsed. With less than six months until the end of his term in »»»

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Gulf News 23h

A dispute over just two dinars ended with a death and a 15-year prison sentence

Dubai: A dispute over two dinars was enough to cost a grocery shopkeeper his life and send a Kuwaiti man to prison for 15 years, after an appeals court upheld his conviction over the fatal incident. According to Al Jarida newspaper, the confrontation began when the shopkeeper in the Mutlaa area ask»»»

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Arab News 28.07. 15:01

Amnesty condemns Malaysia for detaining Rohingya asylum seekers

KUALA LUMPUR: Rights group Amnesty International voiced concern on Tuesday after Malaysian police detained more than 100 Rohingya asylum seekers at a UN facility in Kuala Lumpur. The group had traveled by bus to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) compound in the capital early Monday, aft»»»

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Naharnet 28.07. 14:01

Iraq's new prime minister in Turkey for talks on pipeline, trade and security

Iraq's new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, arrived in Turkey on Tuesday for talks that are expected to include the construction of a pipeline to Turkey aimed at reducing the exposure of Iraq's oil exports to tensions in the Gulf region. It is al-Zaidi's third visit abroad since taking office. Zaidi's»»»

Arab News 28.07. 13:49

Iraq’s new prime minister in Turkiye for talks on pipeline, trade and security

ANKARA: Iraq’s new prime minister, Ali Al-Zaidi, arrived in Turkiye on Tuesday for talks that are expected to include the construction of a pipeline to Turkiye aimed at reducing the exposure of Iraq’s oil exports to tensions in the Gulf region. It is Al-Zaidi’s third visit abroad since taking offic»»»

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Naharnet 28.07. 13:49

Report: Lebanon warned of 'hefty price' if Hezbollah attacks Israel

Washington has relayed to Lebanon a “firm, strongly worded and dangerous” message saying that there will be a “hefty price” to pay if Hezbollah attacks Israel in the event of a new U.S. war on Iran, the Nidaa al-Watan newspaper said. According to the message, launching any missile or drone toward I»»»

Naharnet 28.07. 13:25

Report: Aoun betting on Trump's pressure on Netanyahu

President Joseph Aoun has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to pressure Israel to move to a second phase of the "pilot zones" scheme that would encompass a bigger number of occupied villages, sources close to the Baabda Palace said. The sources added, in remarks to al-Akhbar newspaper, that Aoun re»»»

UPI 28.07. 13:24

Trump to host Zelensky for talks on war, U.S.-Ukraine cooperation - UPI.com

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and U.S. President were set to hold talks in the White House on Tuesday. Zelensky said help with defending Ukraine from Russian ballistic missiles was top of the list of topics he wanted to discuss. File Photo by Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/UPI | »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 28.07. 11:10

Media Review: July 28

Tuesday's media coverage is dominated by the emerging presidential race, with President Iliana Iotova's candidacy continuing to generate political reactions and speculation about possible endorsements. Other leading stories include the investigation into the death of businessman Vladimir Yankov in »»»

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Naharnet 28.07. 10:13

German govt vows to toughen laws after jihadist attack on Pride event

The German government has pledged tougher security laws following a deadly vehicle and machete attack blamed on a known jihadist militant near Berlin's Pride parade. The attacker on Saturday ploughed a rented minivan into a crowd before slashing away at people with a machete, killing a 65-year-old »»»

BNE 28.07. 09:44

Another company awaiting Borsa Istanbul IPO files for bankruptcy protection

Infinia Advanced Elektronik has become the latest company in the queue for a Borsa Istanbul initial public offering (IPO) to file for bankruptcy protection, according to local media reports. The engineering company, previously known as Infinia Muhendislik, received the court ruling for the process »»»

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BNE 28.07. 09:41

EU weighs smaller sanctions packages to dodge national vetoes

The EU is considering abandoning its practice of bundling Russia sanctions into large, all-or-nothing packages in favour of smaller, thematic ones, the Financial Times reported, after Greece’s veto delayed the bloc’s 21st sanctions package and left it weaker than before. The sanctions are becoming »»»

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Sputnik 28.07. 09:27

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Passenger Bus in Russia's Belgorod Region, 19 Injured - Governor

BELGOROD (Sputnik) - A drone of the Ukrainian armed forces struck a passenger bus in the city of Shebekino in Russia's Belgorod Region, injuring 19 people, acting Governor Alexander Shuvaev said on Tuesday. "This morning, a Ukrainian drone struck a civilian bus in Shebekino... Nineteen civilians we»»»

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Naharnet 28.07. 09:21

Netanyahu heads to US for first Trump meeting since Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday is the first since the two leaders launched a joint war against Iran and a chance for Netanyahu to smooth out strains in their relationship. The meeting comes as both face growing pressures at home. Netanyahu»»»

France24 28.07. 08:41

Ukraine's Zelensky expected at White House to secure Trump's support against Russia

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to try and secure support against Russia. The visit comes as Kyiv and Moscow both ramp up long-range strikes and diplomatic efforts launched by Washington remain at a standstill, »»»

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Sputnik 28.07. 07:15

Shipping Traffic in Bab al-Mandab Strait Down 56% After Houthi Embargo - Reports

Commercial vessel traffic in the Bab al-Mandab Strait has fallen by 56% following the Houthi announcement that it would close the strait to Saudi vessels, the Emirati newspaper National reported citing data from the analytics company Kpler. Earlier, the Houthis announced they were imposing a naval »»»

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France24 28.07. 03:54

US walks out of UN Security Council meeting as France condemns rights vote

The United States walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday during France's remarks on Ukraine, escalating a public dispute between the longtime allies over human rights. The move followed a clash over Washington's vote against extending the mandate of the UN human rights chief, after F»»»

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Gulf News 28.07. 01:12

Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto: police

Shots were fired early Monday at the US consulate in Toronto but no one was injured, Canadian police said, the second shooting near the diplomatic compound in four months. Get — updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click hereAn officer guarding the consulate "heard t»»»

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Jordan Times 28.07. 01:01

Economic corridors enhance Jordan in global trade networks — JSF

AMMAN — The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) issued a policy paper titled "Jordan and Economic Corridors: Strategic Opportunities in a Changing Global Economy".The policy paper addressed the rapid transformations in international trade and transport networks, and opportunities that emerging economic cor»»»