TAP 31m

Energy sector accounts for more than half of Tunisia’s trade deficit in H1 (INS)

Tunis, July 12 (TAP) - The energy sector accounted for more than half of Tunisia’s trade deficit during the first half of 2026, as the energy import bill continued to rise despite growth in exports in the sector, data released by the National...»»»

Arab News 47m

UN chief calls on US and Iran to halt new outbreak of fighting

NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the United States and Iran Sunday to halt their new outbreak of fighting in the Middle East war and resume talks to end it. Guterres specifically mentioned US attacks on Iran and the latter’s strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and US allie»»»

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Ya Libnan 54m

After the collapse of the Iran deal, it is time to help free the Iranian People – Ya Libnan

Share: Illustration – The world can hold the prison door open. Only the Iranian people can walk through it. The United States cannot choose Iran’s future—but it can help create the conditions for Iranians to choose it themselves. By: The Editorial Board , Opinion The U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Underst»»»

Gulf News 1h

Big week for UAE gold prices: Will rates sharply rise or fall from July 13 to 17?

Dubai: Gold prices could face a decisive test from July 13 to 17 as a packed economic calendar gives investors fresh clues about US inflation, interest rates, consumer spending and the strength of China’s economy. For UAE residents, the main question is whether these releases will push local gold r»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 2h

Teen crashes into police car after high-speed chase in Hungary

A high-speed police chase ended in a serious crash late on Friday night in Székesfehérvár after a 17-year-old driver attempted to evade officers. They had tried to stop a Honda travelling at excessive speed by using flashing lights and sirens, but the teenager ignored the signal and sped away. Acco»»»

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Middle East Observer 3h

Saudi Arabia’s Strategic Oil Price Hike Amid Global Sanctions

In an assertive maneuver that underscores the shifting dynamics of the global oil market, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant, Aramco, has announced a significant increase in oil prices for March deliveries. This decision comes at a time when the world’s energy landscape is undergoing rapid change»»»

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TAP 4h

Tunisia seeks to increase recycling rate above 10%

TUNIS, July 12 (TAP) — Tunisia currently recycles no more than 10% of its waste, despite having several promising initiatives and being among the leading countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to establish structured public...»»»

Dailynews Hungary 6h

Controversial 140-home project in Budapest approved despite fierce local protests

Budapest’s District XI (Újbuda) council has approved a controversial planning agreement that effectively clears the way for a 140-apartment residential development next to the popular Lake Feneketlen. Residents opposed, but council said compromising was the only solution The decision follows months»»»

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Egypt Independent 7h

Naguib Sawiris boosts funding for Egypt’s pyramids facilities development

Egypt's Giza Plateau- Pyramids Orascom Pyramids Entertainment, owned by billionaire Naguib Sawiris, is increasing its investment in ancient Egyptian archaeological sites by a third, betting on sporting events and pop concerts by stars like Shakira to help propel tourism to new heights. The new inve»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Iran says Hormuz is shut: What happens next?

Dubai: The Middle East entered a new and uncertain phase on Sunday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed once again following fresh US air strikes. While Tehran has announced the closure before, this time the declaration comes after attacks on commercial shipping, the largest US military »»»

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Arab News 9h

Fitch affirms Saudi Arabia’s ‘A+’ rating with stable outlook

RIYADH: Fitch Ratings affirmed Saudi Arabia’s ‘A+’ sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook, citing strong fiscal buffers and external finances despite regional conflict and temporary trade disruptions. The ratings agency said the Kingdom’s government debt and sovereign net foreign assets rema»»»

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Al Manar 9h

Iran Pounds US Bases in Region, Closes Strait of Hormuz in Retaliation of New US Attacks

Iranian forces have launched coordinated missile and drone strikes against US military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman as they closed the Strait of Hormuz until further notice in response to continued American assaults on southern Iran. In a statement early on Sunday, the Islamic Re»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Philippines: Why a century-old hydropower system that once powered Baguio remains silent

Manila: A century after it helped electrify Baguio City, the Philippines' summer capital, the historic Asin Hydropower System remains idle. Now, it's caught in a web of legal disputes, regulatory hurdles and competing claims over land and water. The latest setback came this week when the Baguio Cit»»»

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Qatar Tribune 10h

Bellingham the hero as England beat Norway to reach World Cup semis

MIAMI: Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time on Saturday and reach the World Cup semi-finals. Andreas Schjelderup gave the Norwegians the lead in the 36th minute, but Bellingham equalized before the break. Harry Kane had a goal ruled out shortl»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Spain’s confidence soars before France challenge

Doha, Qatar: Spain head into FIFA World Cup semi-final against France with growing confidence after their dramatic victory over Belgium, convinced they have what it takes to stop the tournament favourites. Luis de la Fuente’s side booked their place in the last four with a 2-1 win over Belgium on F»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

Qatar marks World Population Day with focus on youth aspirations

Doha, Qatar: Under the theme ‘Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people - today and for the future’, the State of Qatar joins the rest of the world in marking World Population Day, observed annually on July 11. The day aims to raise awareness of population issues and highlights topics rel»»»

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Arabfinance 12h

EMTC: Pioneering the Transition to Precision Milling and Smart Supply Chains Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: As Egypt navigates structural shifts across its agricultural supply chains, the local milling sector is under intense pressure to modernize, optimize capacity, and ensure food security for a growing population of over 112 million. Caught between global market volatility, a rapid 76% s»»»

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Arabfinance 12h

Maersk to resume Suez Canal transits on MECL service Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Maersk will resume transits through the Suez Canal on its Middle East–US East Coast (MECL) service, a shift in its network after months of rerouting vessels around the Cape of Good Hope due to regional security concerns, as per a statement. The first westbound sailing via the Suez Can»»»

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Al Majalla 13h

World Cup politics: something ugly in the beautiful game

In a way, politics will always be part of football. The game’s importance to fans makes it inevitable. This is why prime ministers and presidents like to declare themselves fans of one team or another, even if sometimes they forget which club they support between interviews. Cue a gentle cough in t»»»

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Jordan Times 14h

Volkswagen sales slide further as carmaker weighs mass job cuts

FRANKFURT, Germany — Volkswagen on Friday said that a slide in sales accelerated in the second quarter, as the crisis-hit German auto group reportedly considers cutting up to 100,000 jobs worldwide.Overall vehicle deliveries fell almost nine percent in the April-June period from a year earlier than»»»

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Jordan Times 14h

IEA says global oil demand picks up despite war fears

PARIS, France — The International Energy Agency said recently that "a recovery" in global oil demand had started as supplies tentatively start moving through the strategic Strait of Hormuz again and prices ease."A recovery in world oil demand is underway, with consumption set to rise from its May n»»»

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France24 14h

Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save deal

US and Iranian leaders traded threats on Saturday, after exchanges of fire rocked an interim agreement aimed at ending the war. US President Donald Trump threatened further missile attacks against Iran, and Tehran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for the killing of his father an»»»

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Arab News 14h

West Afghanistan female dress-code crackdown hits businesses

HERAT: Businesses in Afghanistan’s western city of Herat have suffered from a downturn in female customers opting to stay home following a recent crackdown by morality police on women’s attire, according to shopkeepers, drivers and residents. Dozens of women were detained by the Taliban government’»»»

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Arab News 14h

Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster World Cup semifinal with England

Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster World Cup semifinal with England KANSAS CITY: Julian Alvarez scored a breathtaking goal as Argentina battled past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time on Saturday, setting up a mouthwatering World Cup semifinal against bitter rivals England. Fans»»»

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France24 14h

Tour de France stage to be shortened due to 'intense heatwave'

Tour de France's organisers on Saturday announced that they will shorten a stage of the race due to intense heat. ASO made this historic decision to cut out a hilly loop at the start of the stageafter France's weather authority declared a red alert in Corrèze.  Tour de France organisers, »»»

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Ya Libnan 15h

US, Lebanese delegations meet to discuss Israeli withdrawal from ‘pilot zones’ – Ya Libnan

Share: Military delegations from the United States and Lebanon have met in Beirut to work out how to implement the first phase of a US-brokered framework agreement intended to achieve an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Lebanese sources told Al Jazeera on Saturday that the talks focused on»»»

Middle East Observer 17h

Pfizer Names Amr Seif as Regional Director for Egypt, Levant, and Iraq

Pfizer has officially announced the appointment of Amr Seif as the Regional Director for Egypt, Levant, and Iraq, effective September 15. In this pivotal role, Amr will helm the company’s operations across the region and champion various initiatives that bring cutting-edge scientific innovations in»»»

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The Peninsula 18h

Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis

Miami, United States: Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's historic run and reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win after extra-time on Saturday. In their first ever quarter-final, Andreas Schjelderup fired Norway i»»»

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Arab News 18h

Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Bellingham’s goal was his second of the game — he also had an equalizer late in the first half. The Real Madrid star is n»»»

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Arab News 18h

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as ‘unauthorized’ vessel hit

DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran on Sunday said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel traveled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any retaliation over ​the incident would be met with a “severe response.” “A vessel that had jeopardized maritime security by switching off its systems wa»»»

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Arab News 19h

Saudi leadership extends National Day greetings to Mongolia

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday sent separate cables of congratulations to Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on the occasion of his country’s National Day, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). King Salman wished President Khurelsukh cont»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20h

Doha strives to preserve last window between Washington and Tehran

Khaled Al Hameidi DoHA As the fragile calm between the United States and Iran faces mounting pressure following renewed military exchanges and increasingly confrontational political rhetoric, Qatar has intensified diplomatic efforts to prevent the remaining channels of communication from closing. W»»»

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Qatar Tribune 20h

WCM-Q community webinars discuss chronic disease and environmental risks

Tribune News Network Doha Chronic kidney disease and the powerful role of environmental conditions in shaping community health took centre stage in two recent live sessions of the Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) ‘Health and YOU: Community Wellness Webinar’ series. In a bid to cut through com»»»

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Arab News 20h

Plans for post-war Gaza face challenges on the ground

JERUSALEM: In spite of the ongoing risk of renewed fighting in Gaza, stakeholders have spent months preparing for the post-war phase. Plans for governance, security and humanitarian relief have begun to take shape, but remain largely theoretical in the absence of a political agreement, credible sec»»»

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Arab News 22h

How Iran and the Hormuz crisis pose a strategic test for NATO

LONDON: The main focus of the two-day NATO summit in Ankara this week was, overwhelmingly, the alliance’s renewed pledge of “unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” backed by additional military equipment and training. There was also a renew»»»

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Arab News 22h

‘France should fear Spain’ in Tuesday’s semifinal

INGLEWOOD, California: Lamine Yamal thinks France should be afraid of Spain with the European giants headed to a World Cup semifinal showdown on Tuesday. “I believe if France has to fear anyone, it should be us, in my opinion,” the teenage sensation told broadcast reporters after Spain beat Belgium»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 22h

Yes, Bulgaria's Bozhanov Congratulates Kanev, Says Democratic Opposition Will Field Joint Presidential Candidate

Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Bozhidar Bozhanov congratulated Radan Kanev on his election as leader of Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB), saying it is extremely important for the Democratic Bulgaria coalition to continue functioning effectively and to be further strengthened, Bozhanov's party said in a »»»

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Arab News 23h

Belgium coach Garcia’s tenure in doubt after Courtois substitution

ATLANTA: Belgium coach Rudi Garcia came under a barrage of fire for replacing first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final loss to Spain, adding to questions about his future. Courtois felt he could continue despite a twinge in his leg, but Garcia insisted he come of»»»

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Arab News 23h

US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo

KINSHASA: A US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak. The CDC said it was working with the person’s employer,»»»

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Daily News Egypt 23h

Trump renews military threat against Iran as Oman hosts fresh nuclear talks

US President Donald Trump renewed his military threats against Iran on Saturday, warning that he had ordered an overwhelming military response if Tehran were to assassinate him or attempt to do so, even as Washington and Tehran prepared to resume indirect talks in Oman aimed at easing tensions and »»»

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The Peninsula 11.07. 18:59

Heatwave fuels 127 fires in Algeria, 1 still burning

Algiers: A persistent heatwave sweeping across large parts of Algeria has fueled dozens of vegetation fires, with firefighting crews responding to 127 blazes over the past 24 hours, the country's Civil Protection Department said Saturday. Sixty-three agricultural fires have been fully extinguished,»»»

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Daily News Egypt 11.07. 18:50

CBE explains rationale for holding interest rates steady for third consecutive meeting

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) explained the rationale behind its decision to leave key policy interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive meeting, saying the move reflects its assessment of recent inflation developments and the outlook since its previ»»»

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Arab News 11.07. 18:34

Atletico sign midfielder Hjulmand from Sporting

MADIRD: Atletico Madrid announced Saturday the signing of Danish international defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand from Sporting Lisbon. The 27-year-old has joined the 2020/21 La Liga champions on a contract that will run until 2031. In a statement on their website, Atletico praised the Dane’s “ph»»»

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Naharnet 11.07. 18:22

US delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel 'pilot zone' withdrawal

A U.S. military delegation met with Lebanon's army in Beirut to discuss the implementation of Israel's withdrawal from a "pilot zone" in occupied territory, a Lebanese military official told AFP on Saturday. Under a framework agreement reached on June 26, Israel will gradually withdraw from areas o»»»

Naharnet 11.07. 18:12

Iran supreme leader vows revenge for father's killing

Iran's supreme leader on Saturday vowed revenge for the U.S.-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate him. Both sides dialled up the rhetoric after exchanges of fire this week rocked an interim agreement aimed at end»»»

Arab News 11.07. 18:10

African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

JOHANNESBURG: When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase. “Africa deserves fewer World Cup slots,” he said, referring to the number of automatic qualifying places al»»»

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Arab News 11.07. 18:10

Masked World Cup players spotlight soccer’s overlooked facial injury risk

CALIFORNIA, When soccer players collide in midair, the toll is not always counted in concussions, torn ligaments or twisted ankles. Sometimes it is a broken nose — a burst of blood, a few minutes of treatment on the touchline, perhaps a protective mask and a swift return to play — that becomes the »»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 11.07. 17:26

Krakow will not comply with new regulations, stalling construction

Kraków’s failure to adopt its general development plan by the statutory deadline could delay integrated investment plans and suspend some housing projects for 8–20 months. Although nearly 90% of the city is covered by local zoning plans, developers warn that the planning gap will restrict the conve»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 11.07. 17:26

Seaman's House in Gdynia will undergo revitalization

The historic Dom Marynarza hotel in Gdynia is set to undergo redevelopment and regain its original hospitality function. Polish Hotel Holding, the Industrial Development Agency, and the City of Gdynia have signed a letter of intent to prepare business, legal, and financial analyses for the project.»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 11.07. 17:26

Five big Polish companies lagging behind on stock market

Five WIG20 companies — CD Projekt, LPP, Dino Polska, Modivo, and Kruk — have posted share-price declines since the beginning of 2026, even as the benchmark index gained nearly 20%. Dino Polska has performed worst, falling 32% this year and almost 50% over 12 months amid weak results and labor dispu»»»

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