Technological Sovereignty, Eastern Style: How Turkiye and Pakistan Are Bypassing the West
From deep-sea drilling off Pakistan's coast to rare earth mining in Balochistan, a new economic axis is taking shape. Here's what Turkiye and Pakistan are building together — and why it matters. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Turkiye for talks with President Recep Rrdogan on trade,»»»
Hungarian teacher can slow down ageing - here's the secret
Is it possible to live in such a way that you can slow ageing without spending millions of dollars on it? According to Martin Helstáb, it is. The Hungarian art teacher and biohacker has developed a lifestyle that, according to measurements, sees his body age by just 0.62 years annually. His aim is »»»
How does the Saudi Pro League rank for foreign players represented in the Round of 16?
RIYADH: As the Round of 16 got underway at this World Cup, the official Saudi Pro League account announced there were 11 players still representing the league remaining in the competition. Four teams had one SPL player each, while three had two or more players in their squads. Two of those four tea»»»
In pictures: Marine Le Pen’s political rise and frustrated presidential ambitions
French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen could see her 40-year political career come to an end on Tuesday if French courts rule that she is guilty of embezzling public funds and ineligible to stand for the presidency in 2027. FRANCE 24 takes a look at how she rose to prominence in France and broug»»»
ADCB restores app transfers and payments after technical disruption
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank said its banking services across the Group are now fully available and stable after a technology-related disruption affected certain services over the past week, particularly payments and transfers through its mobile banking app. The bank said the disruption was»»»
As a new heatwave looms, Europe falls for Chinese air conditioners
Hundreds of people besieged supermarkets in and around Paris, with scuffles and shouting matches breaking out as residents scrambled to get their hands on bargain air-cooling units before the next heatwave. With the hunt for affordability, Europeans are turning to Chinese AC units - despite trade t»»»
FIFA suspends US star’s red-card ban after reported Trump call
FIFA has suspended a one-match ban imposed on US striker Folarin Balogun, clearing him to play in the World Cup Round of 16 against Belgium after US President Donald Trump reportedly asked the governing body’s chief to review the case. Balogun was sent off in the 64th minute of the US team’s 2-0 wi»»»
Varna Cadastre Chief Fired Over Baba Alino Construction ScandalOpinions
The head of the Varna branch of Bulgaria’s Agency for Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre, Eng. Krasimira Bozhkova, has been dismissed following the controversy surrounding the illegally built "Baba Alino" complex linked to Oleg Nevzorov. Bozhkova, who had previously been temporarily suspended, confi»»»
Israeli strike on south kills 4, including 3 women
An Israeli strike on a car in the country's south on Monday killed four people, including three women, despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) said a school principal, her mother, a foreign female domestic worker and a male Syrian work»»»
Philippines: What Escudero can — and cannot — do as presiding officer in Sara Duterte impeachment trial
Manila: Senator Chiz Escudero was elected as the presiding officer of the Senate impeachment court that will try Vice President Sara Duterte. Escudero received 12 votes after being nominated by Senator Ping Lacson, despite objections from Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, who argued that the Senate pres»»»
Five milestones that reshaped Syria-France relations ahead of Macron’s historic visit
Damascus, July 6 (SANA) Relations between Syria and France have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past quarter century, shifting from diplomatic engagement to years of political and legal confrontation following crimes committed by the deposed regime. With the fall of the deposed regime »»»
Guterres calls for ban on ‘killer robots’ as first global AI governance dialogue open
UNITED NATIONS, New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that an uncontrolled “experiment” is being run on the world’s societies through the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence “without a plan, and without consent,” as he unveiled a new AI Child Safety Pledge and renew»»»
Philippine EV sales surge 36% despite market slowdown in Q1, VinFast emerges on top — no sales data from BYD
Manila: Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the Philippines floored the pedal to the metal in the first quarter of 2026, rising 36.2%, bucking a broader slowdown in the automotive market. Industry data released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manu»»»
Syria expecting Macron in first post-Assad visit by Western head of state
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria soon, Syrian state media said Sunday, making him the first Western leader to arrive in the country since the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in 2024. Macron hosted Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the former Islamist leader who seized power»»»
Lebanon state media says Israeli strike on south kills 4, including 3 women
BEIRUT: Lebanese state media said an Israeli strike on a car in the country’s south on Monday killed four people, including three women, despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon’s official National News Agency (NNA) said a school principal, her mother, a foreign female dome»»»
South Korean arms back Poland drills amid Russia warning - UPI.com
South Korean-made K2 tanks, K9 howitzers and FA-50 jets are playing a front-line role as Poland prepares for possible Russian provocations. Soldiers taking part in military exercises codenamed 'Brave Boar 26' at the training ground in Orzysz in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland, 17 June 2026»»»
Saudi, UAE business activity set for stronger momentum in Q3: Standard Chartered
RIYADH: Business activity in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is poised for stronger momentum in the third quarter of 2026, driven by resilient domestic demand, improving regional trade conditions, and ongoing economic diversification efforts, according to Standard Chartered. In its latest report, the fina»»»
China conducts long-range ballistic missile test in South Pacific
China said it test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific on Monday, after countries in the region reported having been warned of an imminent test. China’s military test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the Sout»»»
Drone strike targets car in Nabatieh al-Fawqa
An Israeli drone strike targeted Monday a car in Nabatieh al-Fawqa in south Lebanon, while drones also dropped stun grenades on the southern town. The National News agency said Israeli forces detonated houses overnight into Monday in the southern border towns of Aitaroun and Houla. Israeli forces h»»»
Jadwa, Ladun expand Makkah real estate ambitions with multibillion-dollar plans
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Jadwa Investment aims to nearly double the value of its real estate assets under management to SR50 billion ($13.3 billion) over the next five years, up from about SR26 billion currently, according to Haitham Al-Ghannam, head of real estate and alternative investments, in rem»»»
UEFA says decision by FIFA to let US forward play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’
NYON, Switzerland: European football body UEFA criticized FIFA for an “incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision” to let United States forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup against Belgium on Monday despite a red card in his previous game. UEFA said in a statement FIFA “crossed a red line»»»
South Lebanon Under Continued Israeli Fire as Drone Strike and Demolitions Reported - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe South Lebanon Under Continued Israeli Fire as Drone Strike and Demolitions Reported 06-07-2026 13:18 PM Israeli drone strike on a car in Na»»»
Oman’s GDP grows 2.6% in Q1 as oil, services fuel expansion
RIYADH: Oman’s economy expanded by 2.6 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, driven by stronger oil and gas activity and continued growth in the services sector, official data showed. Gross domestic product at constant prices reached 9.69 billion Omani rials ($25.2 billion) in the firs»»»
Mass Brawl in Asenovgrad Leaves 12 injured as 300 People Clash in Overnight ViolenceOpinions
A large-scale violent clash erupted overnight in a Roma neighborhood of Asenovgrad, Bulgaria, involving hundreds of people and prompting a heavy police response after the situation escalated into a mass confrontation between two rival families. The incident occurred shortly before 1:00 a.m. after a»»»
Bulgaria’s Black Sea Tourism Starts 30-40% Down as Hoteliers Warn of Weak Early SeasonOpinions
Tourism operators along Bulgaria’s Southern Black Sea coast are reporting a noticeably weaker start to the summer season, with some hotels saying arrivals only began to pick up at the beginning of July. Industry representatives describe an uneven performance, combined with efforts to stimulate dema»»»
Media Review: July 6
No single topic dominates Monday's media. POLITICS Capital.bg reports that, two months after the government of Prime Minister Rumen Radev took office, it has begun reshuffling the management of major state-owned companies. In early July, new leadership was appointed at the Bulgarian Water and Sewer»»»
NATO summit offers Turkiye defence industry chance to shine
Istanbul, Turkiye: Ankara hopes its hosting of an upcoming NATO summit will cement its rise as a key European security partner, building on the rapid growth of its defence industry despite resistance from some allies. The two-day summit opens on Tuesday with the Defence Industry Forum -- once a sid»»»
UAE’s Naseej expands national textile circularity initiative with 14 new partnerships
Naseej, the UAE’s National Initiative for Textile Circularity, has signed 14 strategic agreements to strengthen its growing network of partners and support efforts to build a circular textile economy across the country. The latest partnerships bring together more than 35 organisations from the publ»»»
Saudi Arabia’s next growth phase will be built on secure digital foundations
Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation is no longer a long-term goal; it is a daily, high-speed reality. As we move through 2026, the focus of Vision 2030 has shifted from the initial speed of digitization to the effectiveness of scaling AI, protecting critical services, and sustaining always-on ope»»»
England held on with 10 men, beat Mexico and reach World Cup quarters
MEXICO CITY: A brilliant match with five goals, two penalties and one sending off ended in tears and heartbreak for Mexico as the World Cup co-hosts were beaten 3-2 by a 10-manEnglandteam on Sunday in the last 16. In a match that will be probably be talked about for years to come despite its delaye»»»
"Zombies" everywhere: new drug claiming victims in Budapest?
According to the mayor and a former MP, increasingly aggressive, trance-like drug users are becoming more dangerous due to a new drug in Budapest, yet the crisis cannot be resolved through policing alone. András Pikó and András Jámbor are urging the government to act on the worsening drug situation»»»
Netanyahu claims some Lebanese Christian villages 'asked to be annexed' by Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel, in order to be protected from Hezbollah militants. Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retal»»»
In south Lebanon, Israel army chief vows to act 'decisively' against Hezbollah
Israel's military chief, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, visited troops stationed near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon on Sunday, vowing that the army would "continue to operate decisively to remove threats from Lebanese territory". Israeli forces have continued to clash with Hezbollah fighters »»»
Why Philippine politics keeps producing scammers : 3 Senators, 1 system, more to face arrest?
Manila: The arrest of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Monday (July 6) on plunder charges, the detention of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada over alleged flood-control kickbacks, and the earlier imprisonment of former senator Bong Revilla Jr. over the same “tongpats” scheme (and earlier, in the Priority Development A»»»
Awqaf Ministry holds workshop on new ‘Adaa’ performance evaluation system
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has organised a training workshop on the updated ‘Adaa’ (Performance) evaluation system for 2026 as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance employee efficiency, strengthen institutional performance, and equip staff with the latest government-app»»»
Generations and history collide as Spain and Portugal battle for quarter-final spot
Doha, Qatar: A rivalry stretching back more than a century finds another defining chapter as Spain and Portugal meet in a high-stakes World Cup Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium today. It is their third meeting on the World Cup stage, and once again there is less to separate the two Iberian neigh»»»
Seattle showdown: USA aim to break Belgium hoodoo
Doha, Qatar: Seattle braces for another World Cup chapter as co-hosts USA attempt to finally overcome Belgium and book a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. The kick-off is scheduled at 3am, Qatar time. For the Americans, it is also an opportunity to reach the World Cup quarter-finals »»»
Euphoric homecoming for Cape Verde after World Cup heroics
Praia, Cape Verde: Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cape Verde’s Blue Sharks yesterday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team returned after its slim defeat to Argentina in one of the World Cup’s most surprising matches. The Sharks are set for a parade through the streets of the capital»»»
Some Lebanese Christian villages 'asked to be annexed to Israel', Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel for protection from Hezbollah, a claim made as he reaffirmed that Israeli troops would remain in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary. Israeli Prime»»»
Qatar resumes maritime navigation and restores sea trade with Iran
Dubai: Qatar has lifted its temporary suspension on maritime navigation, allowing all vessels to resume normal operations with immediate effect after nearly a week of restrictions, as regional shipping activity continues to recover following last month's ceasefire agreement. In a statement posted o»»»
Bulgaria Ranks Fourth in the EU for Largest Current Account DeficitOpinions
Bulgaria ranked fourth among European Union member states for the largest current account deficit in the first quarter of 2026, trailing only Greece, Romania, and Croatia, according to the latest balance of payments data. Despite the weak performance of several member states, the EU as a whole post»»»
Dubai property buyers return in June after softer May sales
Dubai: Dubai’s residential property market recorded sales worth Dh221.3 billion across almost 79,200 transactions in the first half of 2026, according to real estate advisory and property consultancy Cavendish Maxwell. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The figures point »»»
Philippines: Why was Senator Marcoleta arrested, what it means for Sara Duterte's impeachment trial
Manila: Philippine Sen. Rodante Marcoleta was arrested Monday after the anti-graft court ordered his detention on non-bailable plunder charges, a dramatic development that immediately altered the political landscape as the Senate prepared to convene as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara D»»»
UAE students beat global averages in IB results despite exam cancellations
Dubai: Several schools in the UAE have reported strong International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) results, with some students achieving perfect scores, following a final academic year disrupted by regional conflict. Exams were cancelled across the UAE and wider Gulf after the US-Israel-Ir»»»
Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters
Mexico City: Jude Bellingham's double inflicted a rare defeat on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England won a nerve-racking World Cup classic 3-2 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals. Harry Kane also scored from the penalty spot as the Three Lions overcame Jarell Quansah's red card, high a»»»
Ten-man England survive Mexico comeback to reach quarter-finals
MEXICO CITY: England survived a spirited Mexico fightback to secure a 3-2 win on Sunday and book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals, ending the co-hosts’ deepest run at the tournament in 40 years despite playing most of the second half with 10 men at the Azteca Stadium. Jude Bellingham p»»»
Djokovic breaks another Federer record at Wimbledon despite ‘meltdowns’ on Center Court
LONDON: After all the records Novak Djokovic has broken, the latest one left him rather unimpressed — even though he surpassed his great rival Roger Federer. Djokovic set a men’s record for most match wins at Wimbledon after overcoming a surprisingly tough challenge from 132nd-ranked qualifier Roma»»»
Missiles hit Kyiv, blackout grips Sevastopol in latest Russia-Ukraine escalation
KYIV/MOSCOW: Russia launched a fresh missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Monday while a Ukrainian strike knocked out electricity supplies in Sevastopol in Russian-annexed Crimea, as both sides intensified attacks and President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Moscow was preparing a new mass»»»
US seeks ‘revenge’ for thrilling World Cup loss to Belgium 12 years ago
SEATTLE: When Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reflected on the last time his side faced the United States in the World Cup, Tim Howard came to mind. Courtois was in net opposite one of the greatest American goalies, who made 16 saves in a 2-1, extra time loss to Belgium at the 2014 World Cup in»»»
How these women entrepreneurs are helping UAE residents buy smarter and waste less
Dubai: Every day, people across the UAE pack up their lives. Many are arriving to start a new job. Others are moving into a bigger apartment. Some are leaving the country after years of calling it home. Amid the boxes and moving trucks, one thing often gets left behind, belongings that still have y»»»