Abu Dhabi: The UAE Space Agency has announced a 90-day grace period for companies, organisations and individuals operating, or planning to operate, in the country's space sector to regularise their status and obtain the required licences and permits. The grace period began on July 27, 2026, and is »»»

Manila: A homemade bomb detonated near the entrance of the Philippine justice ministry early on Monday, officials said, hours before a suspected unexploded device was found near the country's Senate. The explosion just after midnight, which resulted in no casualties, and the discovery of the second»»»

Israeli occupation forces conducted a sweeping campaign of raids and arrests across multiple areas of the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem early Monday morning, storming homes and intensifying military deployments in what appears to be a coordinated escalation across the territory. The raids, which»»»

TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday it had summoned the French ambassador to Tehran to protest the conduct of two diplomats who were briefly detained earlier this month. “Yesterday, the French ambassador in Tehran was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where it was stressed tha»»»

Some of the doctors and nurses who left the state-owned hospital in Vratsa to join the newly built private Heart and Brain Hospital want to return, Keti Tsenova, director of the public hospital, told BTA on Monday. She noted that several of the staff have applied to return, seven of which have alre»»»

Tokyo: Japanese mystery fiction author Keigo Higashino has died aged 68, his publisher said on Monday, triggering an outpouring of grief among fans across Asia. Since his 1985 debut, Higashino wrote more than 100 books, with much of his work widely translated and adapted for film and television. "A»»»

Seattle: A shooting near the Space Needle landmark in Seattle killed three people on Sunday and wounded at least four others including a toddler, officials said. Seattle Police said one suspect was arrested and they were searching for another following the incident at a food festival in a popular t»»»

Sydney: Residents and police searched for survivors on Monday after a landslide at a gold mine in the Solomon Islands, a witness and officials told AFP. The landslide at the Chinese-owned Gold Ridge mine, around 25 kilometres (16 miles) southeast of the Pacific nation's capital Honiara, took place »»»

Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE to Hungary will soon have another direct option, with flydubai resuming non-stop flights between Dubai and Budapest from July 31. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Dubai-based carrier said it will initially operate three weekly f»»»

SelfDrive, the UAE's digital mobility platform has expanded its fleet in Abu Dhabi to meet increasing demand for affordable and flexible transport in the emirate. The expansion adds a wider mix of economy, sedan and SUV options to the company's Abu Dhabi lineup to offer residents and visitors more »»»

RIYADH: Qatar has launched a diamond exchange in a bid to position Doha as a regional hub for the global trade in rough and polished diamonds. The Qatar Diamond Exchange, launched by the Qatar Free Zones Authority, will operate from the Ras Bufontas Free Zone and offer trading, vaulting, certificat»»»

As Bulgaria prepares for the autumn presidential election, Monday's media attention focuses on President Iliana Iotova's decision to seek a full term, Bulgaria's security position amid the US-Iran conflict, and the country's defence commitments to NATO. Other key stories include possible US efforts»»»

A new challenge is spreading on social media in Kyrgyzstan, where young people buy alcoholic beverages and then publicly pour them out. Videos circulating online show participants purchasing alcohol worth about 6,000 soms at a store before emptying the bottles. They also encouraged others to join t»»»

London, July 27 (SANA) Global oil prices fell by more than 5 percent on Monday, while gold prices rose by more than 1 percent, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military not to carry out any new strikes on Iran, raising hopes for a diplomatic path to ease regional tensions. Accordi»»»

MOSCOW: Ukraine fired hundreds of drones at Russia early Monday, killing two people and setting multiple buildings ablaze, according to Russian officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his forces had struck an export terminal in the western Rostov region, as well as oil facilities in »»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said it intercepted on Monday two drones near the Jordanian border and was investigating where they had been launched from. Earlier this month, the military said Israeli and Jordanian forces had intercepted an Iranian missile fired toward the Jordanian city of Aqaba.»»»

The Pentagon under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth updated its war casualty statistics over the weekend, showing that more than 600 U.S. soldiers have been wounded during the war with Iran. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 27 (UPI) -- More than 600 U.S. service members have been»»»

Following a meeting with decorated senior officers of the Russian navy, Russian President Vladimir Putin once again hinted that Hungary could regain territory from Ukraine. According to the Russian president, Ukraine will “sooner or later lose” these lands. Could Hungary receive territory from Ukra»»»

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said it intercepted on Monday two drones near the Jordanian border and was investigating where they had been launched from.Earlier this month, the military said Israeli and Jordanian forces had intercepted an Iranian missile fired toward the Jordanian city of Aqaba.“»»»

The Legal Aid Service under the Ministry of Justice will hold a Solidarity Bus mobile campaign in Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan from July 28 to 30. The ministry reported. As part of the campaign, residents of remote settlements will be able to receive free legal advice. The reception will be condu»»»

The State Civil Aviation Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has introduced a mandatory requirement for all airlines to use the Kyrgyz language when providing onboard information to passengers. Under the new rules, announcements on all scheduled flights to, from, and within Kyrgyzst»»»

DOHA: The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Qatar Social Work Foundation to support the Social Researcher Award.Under the agreement, DAAM will provide financial support for the organization and launch of the award, which aims to promote a culture of s»»»

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks carried out by Israeli settlers against villages in the occupied West Bank, the latest of which involved setting fire to a mosque in Tulkarm. The UAE affirmed that this constitutes a provocative act, an incitement against Mus»»»

Police in Osh detained a woman who, according to investigators, distributed extremist materials on social media. The Department of Internal Affairs of Osh region reported. According to the department, an examination determined that the published materials were linked to extremist and terrorist orga»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE to Europe with Emirates or flydubai can now extend their journeys using Emirates Skywards Miles, the airline announced Monday. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The airline's award-winning loyalty programme has launced a new rail boo»»»

Arab Finance: The board of Egyptian Transport & Commercial Services Co. (Egytrans NOSCO) approved granting Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and its advisers access to the necessary data and documents to conduct due diligence, according to a bourse filing. The decision comes after Egytrans NOSCO receiv»»»

Iran's foreign ministry on Monday said the United States was not involved in recent talks with Oman over the administration of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. "These talks have no connection with the United States. They are a bilateral matter between Iran and Oman, and they are continuing," said th»»»

TUNIS, July 27 (TAP) – The weather, on Monday, will be partly cloudy to occasionally overcast, with localized thunderstorms accompanied by rain expected to develop over the western regions of northern and central Tunisia in the afternoon. The...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar team made a strong start in the Gulf Qualifiers for the FIBA U18 Asian Championship, defeating Saudi Arabia in their opening match of the tournament, which is being hosted in Doha. The competition features Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. Qatar secured an 80-76 vict»»»

Doha, Qatar: Liwan Design Studios and Labs, in partnership with the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF), has opened submissions for the second edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open Poster Design Competition. Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, this year’s initiative invites creatives a»»»

An unusual art installation made from dismantled toilet bowls has appeared at the Kol Fest festival. The creator of the artwork is artist Dmitry Petrovsky, a member of Doxa art group. According to the artist, the idea came to him on site. While exploring the festival grounds, he noticed around ten »»»

London, July 27 (SANA) The U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies at the start of Asian trading on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military not to carry out any new strikes on Iran. According to Reuters, the dollar fell 0.2 percent against the Japanese yen to 163.58»»»

Iran's foreign ministry warned on Monday of "unforeseen" consequences following Ukraine's attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea over the weekend. "This action by Ukraine was an absolutely illegal and unjustified act, contrary to the Charter of the United Nations, as well as a dangerous act»»»

Doha, Qatar: The first edition of the “Saturday Summer Sports Forum” organised by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs for its employees and their children over the age of 15 has witnessed strong participation and interaction during its first week, combining sports activities with social engag»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), continuing its commitment to serving the expatriate Indian community in Qatar, successfully organised its second Blood Platelet Donation Camp in consecutive months in association with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) at the Qatar National Bl»»»

Representatives of the Bishkek City Hall arrived at the office of 24.kg news agency today, July 27, and began dismantling the entrance structure. The office space where the editorial staff operates is leased. No official documents were presented to justify the dismantling. However, in a private con»»»

Dubai: DP World has completed major dredging work at Senegal’s Port of Ndayane 13 months ahead of schedule, allowing construction of the quay and other marine infrastructure to begin earlier than planned. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The $1.2 billion project is due »»»

President Joseph Aoun has discussed regional developments and the situation in southern Lebanon in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron. Aoun also updated Macron on his recent visit to Washington, the presidency said Sunday in a post on the X platform. During the call, Aoun briefed Ma»»»

Doha: Qatar Tourism, through Visit Qatar, in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Development and Family and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, marked the second edition of Purple Saturday 2026. The national initiative promotes the inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities while »»»

Doha, Qatar: Snoonu, Qatar’s first homegrown super app for food, groceries, and in demand services, and Spacetoon Go, a comprehensive family entertainment super app in MENAT, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly provide their audiences with access to premium content and exclus»»»

Doha: The Embassy of Japan in Qatar has announced the return of the Qatar-Japan Illustration Contest for its second consecutive year, following the overwhelming success of its inaugural edition. Organised in collaboration with leading local cultural partners Geekdom and Nakama, the contest celebrat»»»

The Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation has announced the results of its charitable and humanitarian programmes and projects implemented during the first half of 2026, with a total value of QR6,449,342, as part of its mission to support the most vulnerable groups and promote the value»»»

DOHA: The Sheikh Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani Primary Healthcare Center, established by the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Charitable Foundation in Jordan’s Azraq Camp, continued to provide healthcare services during the second quarter of 2026, recording positive performance indicators in terms of develo»»»

Abu Dhabi: LuLu Financial Holdings, a leading Abu Dhabi-headquartered financial services group, and CreataChain Pte. Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate CreataChain's blockchain infrastructure interoperability within a controlled sandbox environment. The technical evalu»»»

DOHA: Liwan Design Studios and Labs, in partnership with the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF), has opened submissions for the second edition of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open Poster Design Competition. Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2024, this year's initiative invites creatives across Q»»»

SINGAPORE: Gold rose more than 1% on Monday as heightened geopolitical tensions and easing concerns over inflation and prolonged high interest rates boosted demand for the safe-haven metal. Spot gold rose 1.3% to $4,103.99 per ounce. US gold futures for August delivery gained 0.9% to $4,106.10 per »»»

ROCESTER, ENGLAND: Lucas Herbert did not just win LIV Golf UK Presented by JCB 2026, he also rewrote the league’s record book. The Ripper GC star closed with a 10-under 62 on Sunday to finish at 30-under for the event, a wire-to-wire victory by six shots that stands as the lowest winning score in L»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation has announced the launch of its “10 Billion Steps” initiative, which aims to encourage healthy lifestyles and support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The initiative runs from July to December 2026 under the slogan “Don’t Count Your Steps, Let Them Count.”»»»

DUBAI: The Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund is taking urgent measures to address the crippling financial crisis plaguing Al-Nassr, the reigning Saudi Pro League champions, according to a recent report by the Arabic-language daily Arriyadiyah. The newspaper reported, citing sources, that Al-Nassr’s »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Tadawul Group’s net profit declined more than 4 percent year on year in the second quarter of 2026 to SR92 million ($24.5 million), although it exceeded analysts’ expectations of SR90 million. In a statement published on its website on July 27, Tadawul said the decline in net profit w»»»